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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
WEATHER PRO 0RARILITIEs.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l. n. m.-Indications for
Tuesday-In New England, the Middle and
South Atlantic States. rising barometer. station
ary or lower temperature. north 10 west winds.
clear or partly cloudy weather will prevail.
For the Gulf States. diminishing north winds.
rising followed by falling barometer. w rmer.
clear or partly cloudy weather, followed in Tex
as by south and east winds.
In the Atlantic and East Gulf States the rivers
will rise somewhat. The temperature will con-
tinue slightly above freezing
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
The Proposed New Territory.

WASHINGTON Dec 31.-Messrs Riddle. Null
drow and Ray of the House Committee on Ter
ritories, have in charge the bill providing for
the estaolis shment Of the Territory of Lincoln.
Territories of Wyoming. Dakota and Mon
tana; and the capital of which is to be Dead
wood. This sub-ee mmttee heard arguments
this mornin! by, Judge Becarly and Judge
Whitehead, Of Dakota. in favor of the creation
of the Territory. No report of the matter is
likely to be made for some time
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01

LONDON, Jan IA dispatch from CONSTANT
nople says 1t Is rumored that the Turks have
burned and evacuated Sofa
Turkeys conditions for an armistice have
been forwarded to the Russian headquarters
and the Russian commander have been in
struoted to receive any offers for q truce
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
C0nsternation I'm OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ey
Must submit Unless England Comes ta

CoEsTANTtNopLE Dee. 9t.-The report that the
England causes great CONSERVATION. and the
general impres sion is that unless England
comes Immediately to The rescue there Is no al
tentative but to accept Russia's advice and treat
with the military commanders for an armstice
as Turkey is In no condition to continue the
war.
There is growing scarcity OF supplies of all
kinds, and bread riots are apprehended.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
The Netter statement Not Ready.

New YoRK, Dec. 3t.-Counsnl for the METERS
stated to- day that he had nothing to eommunt-
cate, and that he intended to sue John Bonner
for infringing on patent of his clients. Speak
Ing Of the statement preparing he saidkit We Md
not be ready to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
WAR NOTES.
RUSSIA POSITIVELY REFUSES ENG
LAMBS rROFFEHEB MEDIATION.
Excitement I'm Lgnd0n-War with RUS
sin Considered Inevitable.

LONDON Dec. al LIT is announced that Russia
The receipt Of this news has created the most
positively refuses the proffered English meda-
tion, and has advised Turkey to negotiate for
an artnstice with the Russian military COM
manders. Prince Gortschakofrs note, in
an wer to that of Lord Beaconsfeld, is now
on the way to London. and a Cabinet council
has been called for Wednesday.
intense excitement here, and 1t is believed that
war with Russia is inevitable. In order to pro-
tect British interests In the East
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
Hayes silver wedding. .

WASHINGTON, Dec. s1.-The formal celebration
Of the silver wedding of the President and Mrs.
Hayes is in progress at the Executive Mansion
tonight. About 100 guests are pre- ent. iBelu-
ding he minister who performed the wedding
ceremony at Cincinnati. December 30. 1859, and
guests, on that oceasion The parlors of the
Executive Mansion are handsomely decorated
and brilliantly Illuminated. The supper is set
In the State dining room.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
Sudden Death.

HARTFORD. Dec s1,-J Ward Fuller agent for
the Underwood Betting Company, aud for many
years a member of the firm Of Palmer & Co.,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
space Mt the Paris Exposition.

New YORK. Dec. al.-Applications for space in
the Industrial Exposition at Paris, made
through the office of Comm issiC ner McCor-
mick. nave been very numerous. and those who
have any idea of exhibiting in the French capt.
tai will have to make early application in order
70 secure the necessary space. The space ac-
best specimens only will be selected, il being
considered advisable to choose from the mass
of material offered only such as will be credita-
bic to the country in general. and will show
originality OF character.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01

RICHMOND, Ind. Dec. 31.--As Henry Amsten
was returning, from Westville at an early ho ur
this morning, he was attacked by highway rob-
bers about four miles east Of this city. One
man caught the horse by the bride and his two
confederates pulled Amsten from the buggy
when he was relieved of his pocket book, con
tanning s13. One Of the robbers shot at Amsten
the bull passing thr ugh his wrist. iniiicting q
painful though not dangerous wound.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
The barclay street victims.

New YoRK. Dec. 3i.-This morning another
body was exhumed from the ruins of the Bar
clay street IRE; and at 2. m. twp more bodies
We're found. They are charred beyond recog
milton,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
Meeting of the Cabinet.

WASHINGTON, Dec s1.-An informal meeting
OF the G tbnet officers was held at the Executive
Mansion this morning, for the purpose of dis
posing of the routine business OF the different
departments. as no regular meeting Of the Cab
met will be held until Friday unless something
of importance should occur to demand an ear
lier session.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
a Pauper's Luck.

JERSEY CITy. Dec at.-James Murphy, who
has been an inmate for some years of the Hud..
son county aims house, was to-day notified that
dying relative had left him an estate vaiued at
E5g. 900
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
Ne News from Murphy.

NEW York. Dec s1.-No news has been re.
lived from Canada relative to the missing az.
lie commits ioner. The subject has ceased
be wonder, and peonle generally are
atching for the r,turn OF Murphy. or the an
#uncement Of the amount of his defalcatfon.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
The Russians Appear In Force 0n the
EOHn Plain.

LONDON. Dec. 91-A Constantnople dispatch,
says a large forcs Of Russians. including IL 900
cavalry. have appeared on the Sofia plain,
and are threatening the line Of railway.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
Mlahat's Mission to England.

CoNsTANTINopLE, Dec. 31--Midhat Pasha will
mission.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
A small Fire.

Francis rag and paper iobbng store on Sun
dav., causing loss of s44oo, Insurance ON the
stock $1,000
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
rConklinr.s Mexican Coupmittee,

WASHINGTON. Dec. s1-Senator Gonkling's Sc
leet committee on Mexican affairs did not meet
to. day. as was generally expected, The COM
mittee will meet at the call of the chairman
probably about the sd or 4h Of January.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
ENigh tyay ROl,bary,

will present it to the Board Of Aldermen next
Thursday. The substance of the report Is not
known
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01
Randall ON Hand.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-Speaker Randall r
turned from Philadelphia last night
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-01

WASHINGTON Dec s1.The following impor-
tant order was issued this morning to every
signal agent throughout the United States:
IVA nr5r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-25
SHOOTING AFFRAY.

Daring quarrel on Thursday night at the Prospect
Park Plaza Hotel, Ninth avenue and Union street,
Brooklyn, between Messrs Walter b. Bedci and win-
lam snede propieors ofthat house. the latter seized
pistol and discharged Two shots AZ his antagonist
neither Of which took eject Both men then
cInchci and sncdsr threw Bsdsll with such force as
to break his lett leg ABOVE the ankle. The injured
man was removed 10 his residsnse, No. 1870
Carroll street, where he attended by
his family Physicians. When Captain Campbell.
oil the Tenth precinct station house, informed OF
the airay ho sent Detective Lenahan 70 institute In
qurics concerning Il aud to arrest Sneider The Of
nccr found M Bcdei sleeping, under the innueuco Of
opiae, he had boon suffering great pain from his
injury. Mrs Bcdei informed the detective that her
husband would mako no compliant against MS assai-
ant. snsider was arrested yesterday morning, how
ever, and on being arragnod before Judge Bloom
required 10 furnish bonds Ia the sum Of u 900 70
await examination. The quarrel grew out oil some
business difficulties between them, they having dis
solved part nersnip few days ago.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-25
NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY MAY 25 IS7a-TRIPLE SHEET

whose name Is attached to agls's per-
nit and rs evidently member OF the mounted police
forco oil tho Domnon.a
GENERALS TERRY Mills on THE REPORT
General Miles says, in his Endorsement OF Lisuten-
ant Baldwins that these reports we're
corroboratve oil others OF . similar character which
have been received within year He adds that there
could DO objection TO the British authorizes al
lowing their Indians to obtain unlimited quantities OF
ammunition: yet, when the Indians occupy threat
enug attitude, Immediately the border, and are N
formidable numbers, the matter has moro serious
aspect. similar state Of affairs existed on the Cana
dian border IN 1856. The Fcnians were not permitted
10 purchase ammunition along the frontier and the
strength OF the army was used In sezing all materials
war, ammunition and In arrosting al,
those without arms IN their hands, who were
suspected OF having designs against the peace Of she
territory OF Canada.
General Terry also indorsos the report, but sup.
poses objection the ground OF international
duty could be made to these sales Of ammunition OK
cept be sold TO the refugees who have sought an
asylum British SOIL and they then returned 70 this
country with hostile intent. In OF such return
he deemed tho report gven would be OF vana
Tho matter Is OF the first importance, ana should,
MS II probably will DO thoroughly considered by the
State Department Its difficult enough at best 70 have
fight indians under any conditions, and douby SO
when they bcttcr armed and equipped and pro-
vidcd Tor than the troops sent out 10 suppress shew
outbreaks
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-25
AFRICAN METHODIST CONFERENCE.

Ancr the devotional exercises Of the New York Con.
ference OF the African Methodist Episcopal Cnuron
yesterday morning IN Bethel CEurcn, sullivan street,
RcvA 0. $. james and W. Thomas admitted on
trial. The latter was Presbyterian pastor and Is q
graduate Of Lincoln University. W. Y. NJ. Marshall,
having proved his ncfnciency during tho past year.
was dropped. Brothers Davis ana Frisbee wsPo
snarked" for afiiiatng with Row. j. H. Murray, for
msrly pastor OF the Fleet street Church. brooklyn,
and his secodcrs, and their cases referred
committee. Brothers Ross and townsend were also
marked for other causes and Brother woodward was
similarly complained OF for causing the doors Of Aha
church in Norwich, Chonango county, N Y TO be
closed M Mccoy, tho Conference's appointed
They were referred 10 tho same committee. The Con.
ference decided to meet at Bipghamton, N. Y, next
year, In the afternoon tho Conference classes onter.
tanned their hosts and others with prize essays
s.The School and Scnooimasters" ana In the evening
Rev. J. w. Cooper preached the Conference ser
The Conference will SIT to-day at the usual hour.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-25
"WHAT THE WORLD SAYS"

AN INTERESTING INCIDENT IN CONNECTION
WITH THE CASE OF "swAEBR ys. THISTLE
rawAYTE."
From the London World, May ISL
Once upon a time, many years ago, there was an
Indian prince who visited these shores search OF
adventures Among others he made the acq uaintancc
OF an English lady, to whom he became devoted. Al
last he forced to leave for hts native land, ana
partng-like other princes In fairy soriesgavc his
.lady friend" ring. saying, ""hatcver the bearer OF
that ring bids me do VIII do" Years rolled on,
and the ring lay unused In tho ady's jewel box
until the Indian mutiny broke out Ana
then--the aforesaid Indian poiontate having
joined tho rebels-it became II matter Of
great moment TO the English governments OF tho day
to recover his allegiance. Somehow the romantic
gift OF the ring leaked out, and Cabinet Minister
ESQ runs this woudcrful tale, oil great hurry
from Downing street to geek our heroines residence
in-Grosvcnor square. let US say. Tho ring was OBJ
tanned, tho promise kept and the English troops
saved at a most critical juncturc. Now, II Is said,
the lady by whose means this desirable conversion
was brought about claims tho new Order Of the Crown
OF India az her reward. Il Is also said that she was
tho central figure OF the late celebrated trial Of
'Swaebe Vs. Thistlethwayts" fN
TO INVADE CREr--
rumor prevails at Chatham that an expedition 10
Crete Is being organized. Al all events, ali the Ell.
clients Of the Royal Engineers are being drafted into
companies for foreign service alter undergoing the
final examination, which was appointed Tor Saturday
last, six days before the tlmo selected. They are
being measured for the white homsss, Indicative OF
coming service In the East, and have been informed
that they may be called upon 10 leave Ensnnd as
forty-eight hours notice. In Malta tho full compile
OF Engineers required tor the extra work caused
by the precautionary measures oil the government
has already arrived. Tho mon being got ready tor
foreign service cannot be wanted for that quarter
why DIDN'T HE ExPLAINS .GtfA
dinner Of = complimentary KIND was gwen on
at the Army ana Navy Club 1t was anticipated that,
In replying TO his health no might volunteer some
PLANTATION as 70 why the Turkish fleet accomplished 50
little the late But the the willy Pacha was not
10 be drawn and merely remarked that score that
shis hands tied then, and hts tongue now" The
Admiral was received by Her Majesty when in town
last week, and among other things, II is said, he
assured the Queen that from bis observation unless
England asserted herself now, the British Empire
was not worth twenty years purchase t-
1T IS REMEMBERED
1t not kind OF Mr. Bright TO sncer a. the Premier
for his Jewish descent MI Bright himself has jewish
blood In his veins; his great grandfather married
q pretty Jewess named Martha Jacobs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-25
WOMEN sUFFRAGIsTs IN COUNCIL

The annual Convention Of Women suYragists was
held In Republican Hall yesterday afternoon and
evening. The hall WAS vol 1iled, tno majority Of
mothers, maids aud spinstsrs present not being OF
that masculine aspect and demeanor which is sug-
gcsted by their name. Alter The meeting had been
called TO order letter iron Susan b. Anthony was
road, In which that distinguished lazy announced
her inability TO be present on account OF iness
From the report OF tho Executive Committee u APP
pears that within The past year the society has sent
one delegation to Washington and another TO Albany
10 obtain legislation the subject woman suffrage
n vote oil lao Tor anu 107 against their scheme
Al Albany the judiciary Committee had reported In
favor OF allowing women TO use the ballot.
The following named officers were elected for the
coming ycaf:-Prcsdsnt, N. J. Gage; Recording SEQ.
rotary, ). Lozer; Corresponding secretary, l.. ID.
Blake; Treasurer, Jennie McAdam; Chairman Exc
cutive Committee Helen NJ. Cooke, anu a vice prcsi-
we're neyores nv ;ayo and Ho"n NJ siacnw
Lilo Dcvercux Blake reported the following rcsolu-
tons, which we're adopted separately with great en-
thusiasm:--
titled NTH ih h. men 70 scies IL the government
re.sna,on q women becomes 10 ,hs Leri
lature which tsmpers with their dearest Interests as d
RICH, ?, DOVE. rns .se report o. Mo on The
should have the right to tor members ot boards OF
finance Jet entirely ignored The claims VI women Taxpayers
Resolved fnat stewards called Hotel for wemsn
its unjust restrictions to all usual home comforts It's
dosemeut OF respectable gentlemen before
t. It's doors constant insult to all Hnhovd, and
that retaining particle OF self VIII seek
entrance hotel for which she obliged
obtain the OF man respectable other
wise.
Resolutions also adopted condemning tho
prosecution OF women rather than oil mcn ny tho
society Tor the Suppression oil Vice, and the hang
OF the Georgiau woman with one babs ~ her arms
and another unborn. Tho attendance the even ing
session was larger than IN the afternoon. Helen NJ.
slocum aud l.. d. Blake were the speakera Clara
Neymcn read paper cmbodying the principles sought
10 be advanced by the convention
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-25
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, May ~ 1873
COUNTING AND DECLARING THE ELECTORAL
voTE-REroGT or THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF
THE SENATE.
Senator Edmunds, from the select committee ap.
pointed to take Into the state Of the law
In regard TO asceraning and declaring tho result OF
Presidential elections reported bill to-day, OF which
The following arc the material provisions: lit pro
vides that electors for President and Vice Presi.
TENT shall be appointed In each State the
arst Tuesday in October In every fourth year
succeeding the election OF President and Vice Pres
dent. and on tho same day in October, whenever
there shall be vacancy In both tho oflces OF Pres
dent and Vice President; but no Senator r Repre-.
sentative, person holding oicc OF profit
under the United States, shall be appointed an
cIcctor
Section 8 provides that the electors OF each State
shall Get and give their votes upon the second Mon
day in January next following their appoint ment at
such place in each state tho Legislature Of such
state ehall direct
scciiorlA s as follows:-
Each state may PROVIDE by law enacted prior 10
the day 10 this act Named Tor the app0 mcnt OF the
electors Tor the trial ana determination OF any
troversy concerning the appointment OF electors be-
lore theiime liked ior NE messing Of tns sleGtora
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-25
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPOND EMIT.

WASHINGTON, May "a, 1873
rHu ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL-RKsuLTs TO
FOLLOW ITS PASSAGE.
The House will probably nnish the Army Appro.
priaiion bill tomorrow The result wiz DO . con
solidaon OF tho twenty-five infantry regiments into
nghtcep, and tho ten cavalry regiments into eight
Tho artillery regiments, numbering I've, are not ro-
fuced rho number OF will probably re-.
main at q, 1000, which, under tho consolidation,
plan actually secures 1850 more muskets than
irc in the army as now organized. The
plumber OF officers to BIO mustered out
wall rot exceed two hundred, and about hundred
WilI be adacd the retired list Tho actual saving
BY the plan will be nearly 81. 000 900 per annum.
Tho impression has prevailed that the reduction OF
The army was soldiy advocated by the democrats,
and the republicans we're opposed TO consolidation OF
regiments, whereas democrats voted with the repub-
cans keep up the army to the standard OF % 900
men the republicans have voted Tor the reduction
In the number of regiments The latter the
object which Mr.. Hewitt was desrous OF accomplish
Ing he prospect is that the bill will be adopted In
srch shape will greatly increase tho efficiency
,i army and avoid collision in the Senate. The
prospect, therefore, OF a speedy adjournment I
greatly improved
THE NAVAL ArPRoPRIATIoN-How THE FUNDS
REMAINING ON HAND WILL BE USED.
Tho remainder OF tho appropriation tor pay OF the
navy for the current fiscal yoar on hand is only
$500 900. but as the monthly pay OF the whole navy
TO about half million, this balance Will
DO used 70 pay for halt Of May, MS done In the
army two years ago, but DO devoted to paying the
sotments to families or officers and TO men
who at foreign stations and to settling up
the allowance and pay due discharged scamcn.
Each OF these objects requires about $780, 600 monthly
MINISTER SEWARD COMING HOME.
Acting Consul General stahel cables the State DO.
partmeut that Minister seward writes him from
Pckin telegraph that he will sail tho middle OF
Jrnc for the United States. there being earlier
communication available. and that he requests the
Springer Committee TO walt for hrs testimony.
Mr.. CARTER HAEgrsoN's DoUBLE-BARREYIED
REsoLUTroN-ITs EXPLOSION AND REcoIL.
M Carter Harrison VINO fred OF his double bar.
relied resolution the oihci day not knowing that IL
vas aded continues stunned by tho shock ana re.
Roll OF tho weapon, barrel OF which
among his fellow democrats, whiie the other
barrel winged and wounded tho republicans
disastrousiy. lilo now persists that he know all tho
time that II loaded, and hc is going about among
his fellow democrats securing their testimony In sup
port OF his assertion. As Mr. Harrison is genial
ting this evidence OF the sincerity OF his sportsman
ship. lie has already, SO he says, 107 democrats on
bis list 10 testify Tor him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-25
NOVEL BANK LITIGATION.
STOCKHOLDERS SUE THE DIRECTORS FOR LACK
OF DUE CARE

BTOOKHOLDxR6 6UE THE DlRECTOK6 BOH LACK
OF DUE GAZE.
't''se MIDDLErowS, N. Y, May "a. 1873.
Stockholders representing upward Of 100 shares OF
tho stock OF the defonct Waikiki National Bank
OF Middletown have commenced suits against
certain directors 10 recover for the loss OF
stock and interest sinoo tho last dividend 10
July 1872, and the assessment OF thirty per cent
collected by the Comptroller to pay dcpositors and
oredtorG Tho present recovery valuo OF each share
10 about $175 Tho amount OF stock lost Was $l7S 900
OF which the directors and oficers hold 600 shares
leaving 900 shares to DO sued upon. The total loss.
Including supposed surplus Of $4,000 add an assess
ment OF $1,000, was about $3.50 600. The action Ia
brought tho ground tuat Lhe directors were liable
by reason OF negligence in not personally supervising
the agement OF tho bank, whereby lSsses would
have been prevented, instead OF cntrustng the man.
agement 10 the president and cashier, who ruined H..
The defendants VIII deny their liability under tho
law and plead that lnsy exercised all reasonable care
O:her suits will follow Those are tho lrst under
the National BANKING law where stockholders havo
sued directors 10 recover Losses on stock. The an
nouncemcnt Of the comepcement OF the suits by tho
daily press this evening caused considerable commo.