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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
CUBA.
A Letter Giving Interesting Rata Con-
cerning the. Revolution.

A letter from Ex-Presdent Vicente Garcia
General-in-Chief Of the Cuban Army to Col
Ricardo Cespedes, now in New Orleans, con,
tains some very interesting news. We CLEAN
the following from the letter:
On the sixteenth of March meeting was
held at Barajera and the following resolu-
tions were adopted:
Resotred, l. That committee be appoint
ed to revise the constitution and laws of the
Republic, allowing 1t to leave in force only
such provisions thereof as are of Immediate
application to the actual state of affairs.
2. That a provisory government be chosen
with four members to be elected by the people.
8. That as soon as this government shall be
inaugurated it will proceed forthwith to ap-
point General-in-Chief and Adjutant Gen
eral OF the army.
4. The government shall invest the General
in-Chief with all powers to act
5, The General-in-C Chief may be impeached
on the charge of any citizen before the gov
ernment. Il .
6. The government shall negotiate terms of
peace only on the basis of Independence. and
shall be responsible for its acts. before the
people.
Pursuant to these resolutions an election
was held and the popular choice fell upon Gen
Manuel CaIvar, president Of the pruvisory
government; Fernando Eic.saredfs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
Lottery Matter In the Malls.

tA'tsoNhtH HOuDGtdbJ
From our dispatches of yesterday it will be
seen that the Louisiana Lottery Company
has achieved a victory over those who hav
been attempting to break down this most
notorious swlndle by obtaining from the At
t3rney General decision which virtually
gives to the company the privileges of the
mails for the distribution of their circulars
and schemes The opinion is doubtless in
accordance with the existing laws, as
we would not fol, moment believe
that the highest law officer of the
government had been influenced by the
money OF this gigantic corporation. But it
is a we'll known fact in the section of the
country pervaded by these lottery schemes
that no more demoralizing influence has ever
been brought to bear upon the community
than this Louisiana Lottery. From the high
est To the lowest, from the man Of millions to
the hutnbleSt laborer, the propensity to gam
Bile has been encouraged and cultivated by the
remote chance OF winning in this lottery The
stantly crowded by persons willing to risk
their earnings on the remote chance Of
winning at once fortune. The laws
OF the country are wisely aimed at the re-
preston OF vices OF this kind and why an ex-
ceptiOn should be made in favor of this most
Insidious form of gambling we fail to compre-
hend. Kentucky and Louisiana retain an un-
enviable reputation for legalizing this system
OF gambling, which has been abolished by
nearly all the other States. That any sup
port should be given to it by the United
States government we would suppose
impossible in the face Of the moral and
legal opposition Of nearly every State
in the Union. If by the laws of the
United States the Postoffice Depart
ment is allowed to be medium for carrying
on a demoralizing and highly injurious
species OF gambling, we think legislation on
the subject cannot be too soon urged by the
friends Of morality and virtue While the
opinion OF the Attorney General may be In
accord with the laws as they at present exist
change in those laws cannot be too soon
brought about. Let us have legislation on
the subject OF lotteries which will place them
upon the same basis as that of poker-players
and thin ble-riggers, and let the frauds of
Louisiana and Kentucky lotteries be placed
on the same ground as other prohibited i'm
positions.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
HAYES AND TILDEN.
THE DEMOCRATIC JOINT COMMITTEE
DECIDE TO INVESTIGATE THE
PRESIDENTIAL FRAUDS.
A Resolution To BE Offered on Saturday
Next by the judiciary Committee,
Which VIII Conduct
1.c
Especial to the Democrat.l


Especial to the Democrat.1
WASHINGTON, May 8.-The joint Democratic
congressional committees held meeting to-
day to decide upon plan for Investigating
the presidential election frauds. Present
Senators Wallace, Mcdonald and Ransom
Representatives Banning, Morrison, Clark OF
Missouri, Blount, Hunton, Blackburn and
Wood. Mr.. Wallace presided and Mr.. Clark
was the secretary.
After some discussion as to the best method
OF conducting the investigation, a resolution
was unanimously adopted that the frauds
should be investigated, and requesting the
House Judiciary Committee to report a reso-
lution at the earliest moment practicable
asking power to send for persons and papers
to investigate frauds in Louisiana and
Florida.
Secretary Clark waited on Chairman Knott
OF the Judiciary Committee, Immediately
and after consulting with other Democratic
members it was agreed to take charge of the
investigation.
1t was found that the Judiciary Committee
will not be called for to report for about two
weeks, but Speaker Randall says he will ar
range to give them chance to report res
olution this week
The Judiciary Committee will certainly re-
port the resolution by Saturday This is now
the plan officially adopted by the Democrats.
A. G. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
f(LUrier-.Journal I

WAsHIsGTos, May 5-Senator Butler, Of
South Carolina, has offered an amendment to
the pending bill reported by the Senate Com
mittee on Finance, designed to repeal the
clause OF the national banks, imposing q tax
Of 10 per cent upon the notes Of State banks
used for circulation. It Is this clause that has
destroyed the State banks Of issue There
has been q constant desire, on the part of the
States not specially benefited by the present
national banking system to create State
banks, banks, 20 as to supply local circulation.
If outside parties did not regard them as good
currency they could refuse to take them.
The object is to supply circulation for local
purposes, the want Of which is often severely
felt. Senator Bayard made strong spaech
some years ago for the relief Of this tax at
the same time that he opposed any imitation
OF the United States legal tenders. The ius-
tice and reasonableness Of Senator Butler'g
proposition Is apparent, and he Is Confident
that 1t will be more favorabIy viewed BY the
senate than 1t was two years ago.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
THE OUTLOOK FOR THE FALL ELEC-
TONS.
What the Republicans Claim and What
They Hope to secure-A Summing Tn
OF the situation Favorable to the ne-

NEW YORK, May 8.-The Telegrams Wash
ington special says; The Republican mem
bers of Congress from the Western States say
the coming political campaign Is going to be
the hottest on record. 1t promises to be more
exciting in Indiana and other States than was
the presidential election of 1876. These Con-
greSsmen say the course of Hayes In regard
to the Southern States and in other things,
which have caused his administration to be
abused has not really weakened or injured
the party. 1t has, on the contrary, stirred up
the rank and file of the party, and they mean
to demonstrate next fall that their party is
not dead and Is not going to die.
careful survey of the field indicates that
the Republicans will gain Congressman in
Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New
Jersey, and possibly some in Illinois. They
expect to hold their own in Pennsylvania, In
diana, and most Of the Northern States
There is going to be great fight for the pos
session of Oregon in June, as there is not
only member of the House and Senate de-
pending on the result. but by keeping up the
accession of the members the Republicans
hope to be able to control the election of the
President should 1t be thrown in the House OF
Representatives In 1890
The Republicans are doing more work than
the Democrats at present, and, although the
ances are against them, they are In deci-
ly hopeful mood. The expected coming
stigation Of Hayes will hurt the Demo
cIats more than it will hurt them because
they think it will increase dissensions in the
Democratic ranks.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
NEW ORLEANS THU RSDAY, O. 1878.

| Pablo Bera, "vacaes" The government
having been duly inaugurated Col. Vicente
Garcia was appointed generaI-in chief of the
army, and Antonio Maceo adjutant general
ana chief OF the department Of the Orient.
On the eighteenth of March the government
Issued the following proclamation
mo enssary from the enemy unless he be
the bearer OF peace on the basis of Independence
VIII be allowed on the territory OF the re-
public
O. II an cmissary of peace Is sent on those
terms, ne must report to the government or
to the general-n-hief
D. Every man belonging to the enemy's
party, and who Is not an emissary of peace
shall be treated as q spy and shot.
a. Any citizen who is aware of the presence
OF peace ambassador, and who does not ap-
prise the government of the fact, or does not
send such ernissary to the government, will
be traduced before military court
s. Any emissary of the enemy convicted of
having committed treason against our cause
shall be shot. e
Il send you the letter." continued the Cen
eeral, ito show you that we are still fighting
for our liberties, and that we are firmly re,
solved TO continue the war to the last rather
than accept the shameful terms of peace OF
the treaty of Camaguey This treaty was
forced upon us through the cowardice and
vsnnailty OF q few traitors; but the patriotism
OF the true Cubans' will prevent the future Of
our republic from being darkened by tyran-
ny"
I'VE are already reconstructed; we profess
the same principles and aspirations as former
~ The troops that have capitulated have
been deceived; they were induced to believe
that and the other chiefs were disposed to
accept the terms of peace as proposed by the
Spanish government. However. facts are
more eloquent than words. The majority of
the troops in the Orient are in the field and
,ce are fighting. Martinez Campos has pub
lished that war is over, but hear the roar Of
battle swelling in every direction.
With these facts before you am confident
that with your well known activity and zeal
you will make an appeal in our favor to the
exiled sons of Cuba, who, / am sure. have
always been ready to undergo the greatest
sacrifices for the welfare of their country.
Yours, etc. VICENTo GARCIA.
GeneraI-iu- Chief"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR AND THE
CAR.
The Latter Highly Incensed Because
France Refuses to Interfere-A sharp
HeJOlnder Of the Am bassadOr

/ LONDON, May s.-A special correspondent
at st; Petersburg telegraphs The capital is
greatly exercised regarding quarrel that
that the French ambassador, Gen Leilo, who
has just returned from Paris, called upon
Emperor Alexander Monday, and had long
audience. In answer to an inquiry from the
Gar as to what France would do in the event
of war, Gen. Lefio replied, France would not
interfere in favor Of either belligerent" The
Emperor was greatly incensed at the re-
mark and some Ill tempered language follow
ed. The French ambassador concluded the
interview by saying: France has paid suf-
ficiently dear for the right she now claims to
, steer clear of other nations quarrels" This
reioinder was received by the Gar in such
high dudgeon than Gen. Leho has declared
his intention to ask to be recalled 1t will be
remembered that Gen. Lefio asked to be re-
lieved recently on account of grief and de-
preston OF spirits growing out of the death
of his son.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
Communist Held to hail for Thre aten.
Ing q Reporter

New YORK, May s-Edmund Megy, one of
the COMMUNISTS who was arrested last night
on a warrant obtained by FL. HI. Marks. of The
World, who charges Megy with using threat
eniDg language towards him, was arraigned
this morning a large number of Com munists
We're present, including Justice Scwab Megy
was fabrication. Justice Smith said that
the newspaper men must be protected, and
held the accused in $500 bail for trial. AS
bail was not forthcoming, Megy was locked
up. His friends held consultation outside
the courthouse and an effort will be made to
obtain the necessary amount Of bail.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
POSTMASTER GENERAL KEY AND THE
LOTTERY MAILS.
He will Hear Argument Upon the Subject
Next Week-BOss Packard viii: Accept
the Liverpool C0nsulship Upon Certain
Contingencies.
Especial to the Democrat

Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON, May s-The Postmaster
General says he knows just as much about
his legal duty relating to lottery mails now
as he did before he received the Attorney
General s opinion.
infer that Howard hasn't fully carried his
point yet The indications are that Key is
disposed to enforce the law, according to It's
spirit as well as its letter. He will hear ar
gument some day next week. and then act ac-
cording to his own judgment.
Kellogg has received q communication from
Packard, In which the big Boss" without
fatty saying he will decline the LIVERPOOL
consuship, strongly intimates that his ac-
ceptance of it will depend upon some very
uncertain contingencies BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
The European Exchanges.

LONDON, May Sat the Stock Exchange
yesterday business In foreign securities was
livery restricted; they opened firm, but quota
|tions were more or less nominal, and In the
afternoon were rather dull There were sew
eral speculative sales of Russian securities,
accompanied by rumors of further move
ments of British troops Continental mar
kets, except in Paris, did nothing to support
the quotations.
In Paris an optional tone rather pre-
dominates, but selling on Berlin account con-
strengthened by reports of intended British
occupation. These prove to be utterly ground
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
Count SchOuvalOf Bears to Russia a Pro-
Jcct for the Arrangement Of Existing
Difficulties

LONDON, May s.-A st. Petersburg CORE
spondent telegraphs that Count Schouvaloff,
who left London yesterday, is expected in the
Russian capital tomorrow night and he
brings a project for the arrangement of the
existing deadlock, thereby rendering CON
greSS unnecessary
The arrival Of the Russian ambassador to
the English Court will therefore be an inn
portant event. Previous to Count Schouva-
lofts departure from London he had an inter-
view with Lord Beaconsted
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
Negro Murderer In the Hands OF Judge
Lynch

MEMPHIS, May 8.-Last Monday a tramp
entered the house of Il planter, five miles
south OF Oxford Miss. who was absent at the
time. After attempting. to outrage the lady
Of the house he struck her on the head with
an ak, from the effects of which she died. Her
little girl alarmed the neighborhood, and soon
large number of men were in pursuit OF the
villain, who was captured last night In the
by this time, as the excitement there was very
great
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
WEATHER AND RIVERS.
Yesterdays Temperature.

The signal service telegraphic reports from
other points, dated at 8 :43 D. m, give the tenn
perature as follows:
Cairo 100, Cincinnati 70. Davenport IS. Du-
buque 66, Galveston IS, Indianola 50, Keokuk
68, Lacrosse 63, Leavenworth II, louisville
73 Memphis 6G, Nashville So, New Orleans 78,
Omaha 70, Pittsburg II, Shreveport 60, st..
Louis II, St Paul SO, Vicksburg IA, Yankton
"a, Augusta s6, Corsicana 73, *Key West, Mo-
bile So, Montgomery 83, Savannah S6.
mo report was received at :43 D. m. from
Key, West, the line being down For the
eight hours ending at the time named, nearly
two inches Of rain fell at Vicksburg, and light
rains were reported at other points on the
Mississippi.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
CALCAsIEU AFFAIRS.
Garter and Gainey Running From tho
Investigation, Which, How
ever, Goes On,
Especial to the Democrat. ]

Especial to the Democrat
LAKE CHARLES, La, May 8-Carter and
Gainey are running from the investigation.
A few days ago Deputy Marshal James J.
Gainey left here between two suns, for parts
unknown. Last night Government Agent NJ
A. Carter followed Gaineys example, and was
seen before day this morning hurrying in the
direction of Vermllionville. But the investi-
CATION continues. l.. SEwELL
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
Opposed to n Transfer Of the Indian Bu-

NEW YORK, May 8.-Father Beeson, the
aged Indian missionary. now In this city, is
circulating a memorial to Congress protest.
ing against the transfer of the Indian Bureau
from the civil to the military department as
not being for the benefit and advancement of
the Indians 1t will be sent to Washington
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
The Republicans to Canvass the south.
ICincinnati CnmmerciaI

WASHINGTON, May 5-The Republican Con-
gressional Campaign Committee intend TO
make a thorough canvass of ten or fifteen
districts Of the Southern States which are
undoubtedly Republican, but have been for
lne last few years allowed to go by default
Northern men OF prominence will be sent
INTO these districts to speak, and money will
De used TO bring out voters and to employ
men 70 watch the polls to prevent ballot-box
stuniing and the counting cut process.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
A Jealous Woman Commits suicide.

WASHINGTON, May s.-Miss Maggie Buck
hotz, twenty-four years Of age residing with
her parents at No. Sc Pennsylvania Avenue
shot herself in the left breast this morning
intending suicide. The. lady, who is said to
time been intimate wifi proprietor of a con-
cert sal Don on Gay street, and from all that
can be learned Of the circumstances attending
the affair. jealousy prompted the act The
physicians have no hopes of saving her life.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
The Cigar Makers ana the Treasury De-
partment.

BALTIMORE, May s.-During an interview
with the collector of internal revenue to-day
the committee representing the Cigar Makers
Union referred to the case Of Mr., Dottewecht.
to whom license was refused because he failed
to comply with late ruling of the commits
sion, in reference to dividing the factory from
the salesroom by q partition of prescribed
ing been subscribed by all dealers The col
lector to-day, however, stated that the charge
against Dottewecht was selling from bundle
less than the original package. MrJ V. l..
Findley has been retained by the cigar makers
to defend DOttewecllt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09

This is Russia day to be concfliatory. To-
morrow the bear will be right up on his hind
legs. Next day England will be awfully en-
ragged; and by Saturday all will be lovely
again; while Monday will show that war is
Inevitable" There Is a rhythm in this seem
ing discord; a method In this madness; If
you don't believe it, go into the stock market
and buy something.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
Austria to Issue Circular Defining Her
Position.

LONDON, May s.-A special from Pesth to
the Standard states that the Vienna Cabinet
will inform the powers by circular dispatch
what measures have become Indispensable in
Transylvania and Dalmatia, and will lay
stress on the statement that Austro-Hungary
1s acting exclusively in agreement with the
will of the powers
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
Storm at Memphis.

MEMPHIS May Sat O'Clock this morn.
ing storm passed over the city partially
unroofing a number of business houses and
the Peabody Hotel and blowing down Mea.
cham's cotton shed. Damage by wind and
water probably $4,000
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
MARINE NEWS.

vl Pogr EADs. May 8. D. m.-Barometer %. Is.
cloudy and hazy. 's' "o"'nei
No arrivals or departures.
SOUTHWEST Pass, May 8, .. m.-Weather
caim, cloudy and rainy.
Arrived: Spanish bark Rosita. Zuleta master.
ney. ~ W. - " Ai'
American schooner VIM. B. SteeIman Cham
6erlain master. "a days from Bath, viii Ice. to
Sailed: > eamships Warrior, Knickerbocker.
Laconia. Andean: bark Gier. u :
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
The VIII of a Millionaire

SAN FRANCISCO, May 8.-The will of M. S.
y Brien shows the value of his estate to be So
100000. He gives to the Catholic Orphan Asy-
lum, San Rafael, and Catholic and PROTESTANT
orphan asylums in this city $4,000 S3O,G
and $4,000 respectively. ~,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09

leather dealers and owners of several large
tanneries In Carroll county. failed to-day.
Their liabilities are estimated at from $500, 600
TO $500 600 A meeting of the creditors is to
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
Charter Election In IndianapoIis

INDIANAPOLIS, May s-The election vester
day resulted in a Republican majority of
three on joint ballot. Last year the Repub-
licans had twenty majority.
Inc independents and Nationals showed
conslderable strength throughout the State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09

has been opened in Brooklyn under the aus
pices Of the Philo-Ceitic Association of that
city. Similar societies exist In Boston, New
Haven and other cities, the chief object of
which is TO preserve the language from decay.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
If stafford NOrthc0te Believes the Diff
cultfes are Drawing to "A Termination.

LONDON, May s.-Sir Stafford Northcote
}hanceiior of the Exchequer, speaking to a
reputation at Oxford to-day, and referring to
eason to believe that the difficulties in which
hey Were engaged were now beginning to
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
A Cincinnati Fire.

C!NCINNATI, May sc. Hanshaw 4 Sons
cnalr factory burned last night. Loss esti-
mated at $150,000. Insured for s35 900.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
stage Of the Rivera.

Daily telegraphic report of the stage OF
water at various points with changes In the
"a hours ending yesterday at 3 D. m.
Aboya
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09

LONDON, May s:-A good impression in re-
lrd TO the political situation continues tc
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
Gen. Burke Denies,

WASHINGTON, May 8-Richard O. L. Burke
denies having entered on any arrangement
for recruiting the ranks of the Gar
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
Movements OF russian Ofricer..

Ew YORK, May s.-Count e. Alexiief. one
ne Cimbria' S officers, arrived this morning
ne Everett House in this city. He viii
KQr Waehington soon Ie fanks hiuh
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
(ublic Sentiment in London Now Favors
The Political s,tua,,on.

LONDON, May s-The feeling in London
|vors peace, and the war spirit is dying out
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09
ENGLAND.

pee for the Two Thousand Guinea
Stakes.
LONDON, May S.-The race for the two
pusand guinea stakes came off toe day, and
IS won by Pilgrimage, the favorite. with
fulare second and Seton third.
BAR silver I'm London.
LONDON. May s.-Bar silver was quoted to-
at 5311ad per ounce. Consols 95 7-16.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-09

Everybody going East this week shonld taka
the Jackson route. Train leaves one hour ter
Inan any other and makes the same time ID
New York with virtually no change Of cars.