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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER SHEET AND SUPPEMEn

self Socialist and Interugtlonallst but
when interrOgatfq7 aS to who hias aGCODpSleSs
were, denied he had acted in concert with
any one
He said he eaneaHoale frtgn Tarragona pnr~
posely to kill the king. This was his first So
rtous disappointment 70 life.
Gen. Grant was standing at ahe win
dow Of his hotel and Has following with his
eye ths progress Of She royal caThlchtls,
which he'd Just passed ssross the Ptasrto del
Sol before him, and he clearly say tiso fash
Of the assassin's pistol
The General had already besH bookea5 for
Lisbon by ths night train, lsaying at O'Clock,
and therefore could not in person present his
them TO Senior Silvera, Minister Of sState, who
chilled soon afte1 and accompanied him 10
the roll way station.
Gen, Grant expresses his s9rnpathiss auf
journey In order that he might personally cob
upon his Majesty. Hs begged 5ilvera to con-
yey 10 the King his sincere congratulations
for his escape.
There was q great gathering Of diplomatic
mobiles and men OF all parties ut the palace to
offer their congratulations.
The King continues TO make light Of The
whole affair." but the popular Indignation Is
still extreme. The King drove yesterday to
tho chapel Of the Atoeha, with his sister. the
Princess Of Asturias. by his side. His recep-
ton by the populaCe amounted to on ovation,
Ths royal party drove from the paiace
through the streets In which the shooting Qg-
cured, across the Puerto del Sol, down Gale
lie Alcala to the prado, and thence along the
Passe de BUtauieo into the Fasse de- Atocha,
the very route over which, on january %
last the young King drove to the same con-
vent chapel 10 claim the hand Of Mercedes.
To the usual prayers for the soul OF his
bride he, yesterday, coupled tbs gratitude Of
q devout and sad heart for his safe escape
from assassination. The King received this
morning fSun1ay) affectionate kilograms from
Montpensier, Espartero and others, Congrht-
ulhtlng him.
One hundred telegrhns are already Mt hand
from the provincial authorities, corporations,
bishops md all fOreigu courts. There was r.
solemn ts deum sung yesterday at the chapel
palace OF Santelno.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
TBpe Wander s,ist VIII GtRse.

NEW YoRK Oct 2g,-The Vanderbilt will
case was resumed this morning, but no great
interest attached to the evidence Cornelius
Defprest WIS recalled and his CrOss-eE hmina~
ticn resumed. He hnd been with the Com
rnodOrf on many occasions, he recalled one
where Cornelius J. Was announced. Witness
askd whether ths sick man would sec him
and was answered. "You know | don't want
TO seo him"
Witness told him be had not long to live
and should bs ~ little charitable, Whereupon
he replied 'fTelI him to call Tomorrow The
Commodore did not, however, SOC him on the
following day.
The next witness whs Sarah NJ. Raymond
Il music teacher. She said she lived % long
tme with NJ RS Bishop, another witness in the
case. Nothing Of interest YVES eCted from
this Witness as her memory was so bad she
was unable to recall the most ordinary fncte.
After q recess Dir. VhuderWorth, editor Of IL
scientific journal, called and gave long nc
count Of an autopsy made on the Cotnmo--
lore He said that his heart only weighed
three ounces, when it ought to have weighed
twelve OUNCES.
The witness next gave detailed account Of
how the brain Of % person suffering from r.
complication Of internal diseases could be uf-
fected. He WAS Of the opinion that disease
would In some cases produce mOnonhnlA on
the subject OF spirituhIism
Several witnessess were ruled out and the
court adjourned till tomorrow afternoon,
when the trial viii probably go over until
February 6.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
TIE LATE STORM.
HHere Disasters ERepHrtcd-Fhe wreck 0f
sMe A. a Davts.

the a. - WAVts-
NoRror,K, Va, Oct. 2y.--T'he extensive fish
ery and oil works In operation Mt Viewpoint,
owned hy O. T.. Maltby. were badly damaged
hv the late storm SO that the work will not
hs prosecuted further this season. Three OF
hjs vessels the schooner Wave. William and
Kobert and Blanche were driven ashore, lost
their anchors and were badly damaged. Three
eojored men. In attempting to reach the shore
in q sail-boslt, were drowned. One schooner
was driven up into the weeds for miles, such
was the force OF the storm. The names OF tho
mon who lost their lives arc OsCnr Brooks,
Warner Hudgius and Chns. Billups.
The schoonor Mary Morris. which had on ~
load Of lumber, bound to Hampton, Whs
sunk. ,
VIM. II. Morton, Of Rod Bank New Jersey,
Tho only survivor Of twenty persons cnmpos-
inc the crew of the fine ship A. $. Davis, has
arrived in this city He says: In less than
five minutes from tho time tho vessel ground
cd the captain and crew went into the mhin
and mizzen rigging, and inside OF an hour sho
VIVA n comulatn wreck with all her crew In
the wafer The night was dark. SO much so
# ,vns imnoastba for me to sec my hand at
arms length. When fell from tho rigging ]
landed on the house, but being unable to OBJ
.fniu hold got off and caught hold OF tho yes
sel'g rnil Tho next thing | remember l WINS
lyinp on tho beach considerably bruised.
When | went into the rigging ! had on my
cInthha, but when consciousness returned 10
me on tho beach bad only n shirt on, Iho
Davis sailed from Callao on the twehty-thlrd
,oF Julv. and after travelling thousands OF
miles was lost within twenty OF thirty hours
nj her destination.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
POLITICS IN THE PARISHES.

The registration in Avoyales foOts up to
last advfces 1886. Several hundred voters re-
rnnin to be registered
Mr.. II. 9. Sprngfellow, having been non1in~
ated by ths Republichus Of Red River parish,
MS b candidate for Representative, declines ON
the ground that he is not % Republican.
From the NJ linden Democrnt We sec that Mr..
w. Fl. Seaman, Gf BOssieT, Democratic Cand~
date for State Senate, has been quite sick, but
Is now recovering.
The following is the Republican ticket Of
Avoyelles parish: For Representatives j. NJ
EdwaEtls ana Reshirs DucptH, parish Judge,
l.. P. Nornanh; sheriff, II. W. Decuir, and
coroner, Henry Worthy. Mr.. 4. l.. Boyer Is
the Republican candidate for State Senator Of
this district.
There are four candidates for State Senator
in the Thirteenth District: Col. s. j. Nor
A. l.. Boyer, the Republican nominee; Mr..
r. J. Edwards, independent; and Charles
Parlange, of POnte Coupee.
ht D mass meeting held In the parish Of st.
Mary on the nineteenth instant, attended by
fully 1000 voters, the action of the Bayou
bert for Congress from this district, was Ee-
pudihted after an explanation made by J. w.
Putty and others was heard and W. +. Mer-
chant, ESQ, was unanimously indOrsed gOr
Congress- iberia Courier, Rep.
The first amendment proposes to carry the
jeeted, because We already have e. State
House, and oil Offices fully provided at New
Orleans. There is no 5tate-House at Baton
Rouge, and TO move the capital would cost the
people vast sums Of money for no good
Baton Rouge is not 30 convenient. for tae
| State at large, as New Orleans, aad Is moi
| more healthy. Convenience and economy
| both require the voter to put on his tieAet
'<For State Capital, New Orleans, u Anltt
| City independent.
| At this writing, the fusion ticket og thf
| HardmoDey- Resumption none7-Anti-re
sumption -Greenback- National -Detfocrat-
Radical party of Iangjpahoa parish, may b
stated thusly: For Repreaeatatiye, J: y
Ford, straight Democrat; for judge, ), G
White, National, ETC.. FOR sheriff, Lawrence
Cooper, Republican. We make tos mention
due the Nationas Of this parish Of their in
tiorBernent Of Col, E. w, Robertson, Demo
cratic nominee for Congress. Many ol then
will vote for Burke for Treasurer. They ar
better boys, these Tangipahoa Nationals
| than the "I1ed Warrior" fellows In New Or
leans AInite City Independent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
SPAIN.
The Late Atte napt on the z.ife of the King
Gen. Grant "A Spectator of The Assault
a,Ongratnlnt lions and THANKSGIVING

New YORK, Oct. 20.-A Madrid special says
the excitement oecasioned by the attempt on
King Alfonso's life has not by any means died
out,
Tbs criminal fired from the sidewalk in
front Of the house No. 95 Gale Mayora, not far
from the arched entrance to the Plaza Mayora,
Hc aimed too low, however, and the bali
passed through the hand Of - soldier standing
guard on the opposite side Of the street. The
King Saw the flash, and with an Involuntary
movement Of the hand checked bis horse
moraentarily, then rode TRANQUILITY onward.
Several women, who were standing near the
man who fired, pointed him out with loud
cries. He at once surrendered, and did not
make the slightest attempt to escape. Terri
bic WAS the Indignation manifested among the
crowd that almost Immediately gathered
from the bazars and markets In the Plaza
MayOra.
Attempt were made to wreak summary
vengeance upon the assassin when he WAS on
his way to the Gofieruo Civil. Thence he was
soon rernauded to the Captain Generally.
The prisoner displayed the greatest cool
ness during his commitment. He insolently
drew b cigar from his pocket which he cody
lit and began to smoke. He is very thin, oi
medium height, wears 8 light mOn8tache, and
has his hairly closely cropped. He admitted
the crime, and triumphantly declared ham
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30

CHICAGO. Oct. 29--A man known as Col A.
G. Tichuor, from Little Rock, who has been
operating in this city for over u year hns just
been detected III u system OF frauds. He pre-
tended to own couple Of gold mines in Ar
lansns, of great value, aud exhibited orc Of
great richness which he said came from
these mines. SO successful was he In
ali tho ncpient stages OF his
scheme that various parties who went to SEQ
the lines came away convinced Of the truth
Of Of his story. These parties and others were
just on the point of putting $5oo,o 900 IN it,
when tho expose came. It Is found that there
Is no trace Of gold in the rock that really
comes out of these mines, and that the specI-
mems palmed off on capitalists, who were SO
badly fooled, had been carefully doctored for
the purpose Of swinding.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
Two Esteemed Citizens Of Pittsburg Kill
ed by nm Engine.

PrrrYnuRG, Oct 29-This morning ut
O'Clock james and Benjamin, sons OF ex-con-
troler McGowan, of Allegheny, who had both
been in attendance at q ball in Turner Hall,
Allegheny, were returning home, walking on
the track of the West Pcnnsy yvnnia, Rondt
when an engine approached which they did
not notice, and both were struck. James was
knocked down and run over, killing him in
stantly and fearfulIy mnngling his body.
BENJAMIN was struck and thrown to the side
of the track, escaping without death, but be-
ing badly hurt. The engine was stopped and
friends came up. Benjamin was carried to
the Allegheny mayors office, where. q ply
sician was summoned to attend to his lhl'l-
ries. The lfeless remains OF James WeFt
gathered up and removed to an undertaking
Establishment near by. james WAS married
man his family residing on Robinson street
Both were very highly esteemed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
A Spirited Stand tn be Taksn-Ths Mani
Eeatn.

LONDON. Oct. 2o.-ttumor concerning tbs
Importance Of the steps to bs taken by the
chbinet tomorrow, which were current dur
ing the morning, have gained strength aud
consistency this evening. The Carlton Club
and Conservative Club in st. james Square,
as well us the Army and Navy Club and
United Service Club arc all alive with reports
that the government has resolved to take d
very spirited stand, and insist upon tbs i'm
mediate observance by Russia Of oil her
treaty obligations.
There is a conflict oH opinion us to whether
the manifesto which the government Is eK-
peGted to put forward tomorrow will lead to
war, but in some very well Informed quarters
it Is held that the government is rather in
cIined to provoke war than to avoid it. unless
1t can bs avoided by Fl great diplomatic VIC
tory on their part
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30

$4,000. The bank officers assert their conf
dence In the solveney Of ths institution. No
offer Of reward has yet been made public, and
by the trustees. Officers Of other banks ex-
press much surprise at the e~intrusting of the
secret of the combination to ianitor.
The police are securing the city, looking up
and there Is q hope Of the discovery Of some
thing that will warrant them In making ar
rests. Two more men have been appreheuded
and taken to police stations. The names are
withheld from reporters. It Is believed they
are skillful burglars and have been arrested
on suspicion Of having been concerned in the
robbery Of the Manhattan institution.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
CONGRATULATIONS of the MeHaptaaanE-The
Resolution 0f the Health
AMfHsNrstlea

MEMPHIS Oct 29,-There was unusual re-.
ioieing Yesterday morning Oh the discovery Of
{. genuine black frost and the puddle holes
hard frozen over. Hundreds Of people were
going about the streets, even up TO 10 o'clock
This morning, with cakes Of les shat formed
in CUTTERS. and ~ general exchange Of CON
uratuIatgns was had, The result is seen in
crowds of refugees on the Streets and tho
streets orc crowded with wagons londsd with
furniture.
following resolution was passed:
Resglped, That the thermometer having
fallen three degrees below the freezing point
1t Ia entirely safe for refugees to return to the
city, provided their promises have been thor
oughiy ventilated aud fumigated. few cases
of fever will occur among those who have tho
germs of the disease In their systems but on
tering abEentees are in no danger. Ii they will
cause h thorough d-infecting OF residences
before moving buck into them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
Secretary HzsEEary's OpfniDn Of the E.sgaa-
LILY nt The NnWA EleNtfnEs.

CH1UAHo Oct 2o.--A dispatch from Bur
lington says: The HnMkeye, on Tuesday, will
publish letter from Secretary MeCrary, in
which he expresses the opinion that, accord
ing to law and precedent, the next House will
be compelled to admit the Iowa Oongressmen
elected in October.
The Republican House In 1871 admitted the
Democratic delegation from Tennessee under
similar circumstances. The committees on
elections reported that where the State
authorities Interpreted the language Of the
State constitution that Interpretation ought
to be accepted by Congress.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30

national bank under section 52t4 Of the Re-
vised Statutes. IN Difference to that opinion
national banks will hereafter be required In
making up their capital stock subject to tax
alton TO deduct not the face value nor the
market value, but the price paid for the
United States bonds owned by them. less in
the purpose Of yeritication will be- required
to specify said funds by loans and dates Of
purchase In making return thereof to this
office. No application made In consequence
Of the opinion in question for refunding OF any
tax upon bank capital heretofore assessed
and collected will be entertained by this office
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
A Hpefeup.er for $500, ,Oose.

NEW YonK, Oct. On further particulars
have been obtained by Benshard Il Hutton,
dry goods Importers regarding. the dishp-
house clerk. Robert G, Pedrick His defaloa-
tions are said to reach 100000 and over. It
Is believed some person in the custom house
must have been in leagnaaVith him. fnyssti~
CATION Of the frauds Is being made Mt the Gus
tom hDtIse,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
a succesanr sss aannsRnnr g.ontny.

New YORK, Oct. 29--A enble dispatch from
Dublin TO the GnthOtic Rerie,o announces that
Monsignor Lawrence Gillooly. Bishop of
Elphn, has besn appointed delegate apostolic
in place Of the Iamented Monsjgnor Conrny,
whose brilliant career as u delegate Of this
Holy SEQ in America Was terminated SO pre-
naturely by denth
Bishop GiIlooly the Chthoiic Reuie,o states,
was formerly n priest Of the LazaTist order,
an1 for twenty years has been one Of tho most
Influential and JEALOUS Of Irish Bishops. His
appointment will not surprise any One fn.
rnIiar with his important services 10 the
church,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
TBERVHLLE PARISH
The Radical Nom1na naelOns-Enslorserne
of Observation-Disclosures of the Fever
The Crops.
pLAqUEM1NE. October 2s. 1873.

pLAgUEsr1NE. October 2s. 1873
To tho Editor Of tho Democrat:
The Republicans held their phrochial CON
vention here last Saturday aud nominated J. NJ.
CaryIlIe and J. y. Davidson Epresent memberB)
for the Legislature; james L Cole, for parish
Judge; Andrew Caneza, for sheriT; James 1at..
for coroner, and VIM. Whi AGO. J. W. Austin. j.
r. MichaI J. A. Dnrdenne. T. kobertaon Au'
gust Ievert. Jr., Alfred Eutler and J. +. Dayls.
police jurors. MessrB: Dardenne, Austin. Le-
Meesr g. Butler and VINTAGE are members Of the
present police jury and have shown themselves
uutet and cousidorate men.
Mr. T. o. Nebert nominee Of the NatiOnals,
received the indorg0ment Of the convention for
Congress.
St. Gnbr3nPs and also on the coast below US.
Weather is cool and cloudy. rain would help.
We had some yesterday. but not enoug g,
Planters nre doing we'll. Tho quality and
quantity Of sugar is good. PELICAN.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30

New Yohg, Oct. W.-A special from London
says it Is r,tmored thnt Lord Beaconefield is
seriously III, his health being undermined by
his official duties, and thht the Cabinet has
been summoned to consider what should be
done in case of his lordship's death. It is
stated that after the last meeting Of the Cab
ethe WAS attacked by an epIeptc fit, which
nearly proved fatal, The bulletin received in
this city this morning announces that Lord
Beaconsfield is in better health and rapidly
rail- ying toward his former state Of health. A
good deal Of anxiety, however, prevails on
the subject.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30

New York, Oct. 2o-After The Now York
and Cuba Steamship Company had sold the
Saratoga to the Russian government they
gave orders for making her duplicate. This
was four months ago. The new Saratoga was
ready for inspection yesterday. She is 31a
feet long, 30 lest beam, IS fset depth Of hold,
engines 2o0n-horse power. She has all the
modern improvements,
The Htrnth says: Mr.. Talmnge denounces
low necksd dresses, but hs breaches low
necketi sermons. AS the Station Island mys-
tery dragged other criminal mysteries 10
light. SO Talmage brought forth other low
neGked EermOnineTs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
Hnrendisry fires I'm New Jersey.

MILFORD, Pa, Oct. 2o.-Great excitement
existe among the citizens Of Montague,
N. J =, caused by the burning Of buildings by
lnceldaries Sunday night The buildings Of
James Bennett, with large amount Of grain
and other property, was destroyed. Within
the past week three other fires have occurred,
by which property to the value Of $39, 600
has been destroyed. All the fires are believed
to be- of inceDdarv origin,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
Arrival of Eora DufFertn--slEness af So
thFrn, the AEfnr.

LONDONDERRY, Oct. 29-Lord Dufferin,
late governor general Of Canaha, who arrived
on the Polynesan, was welcomed by ths
mayor, high sheriff and - number Of other
gentlemen, who presented al address and the
freedom Of the city
Lord Dnfferin. in returning thanks, said he
had left Canada as contented and loyal rs
Gread Britain could desire.
Mr. Sotheru, the actor, has been prevented
from playing ut birmingham by serious ILL
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
TURK BY.
Hestta ttOn Df ths TDrte-Ths Russians
Refuse to AbAIGats judicial
Functions In ggnmmesla,

CuNsTAHrrNOpLE, Oct. 2D-The Porte hest
tates to appoint II governor Of Eastern Itpu-
meia for fear Of n conflict between the Rus
sian and Turkish authorities.
The Russians have informed the iuterua-
to restore the Turkish judiciary In Eastern
Rounpia. The RusslaIi authorities desire In
the interest Of the province itself to continue
Ia this administration 0f It's affairs as long BIS
It IS necessary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
AustrTm VIII Cordially s'o~opernks.

LoHDoH, Oct. 9.-The Marquis Of Sails
bury, Secretary Of Foreign Affairs, yesterday
had an interview with the principal foreign
nmbnssadprs. Austria will cordially co-oper-
ate with England 10 demonstrating with Rus
sin for her non execution of the stipulatipus
Of the treaty. The replyof Germany to Eng
lands proposal Is rather evhsve.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30

MACON. Ga. Oct 29.-The State Fair opened
to-dny. The stock display was the largest
ever seen in the State. All departments are
fully represented. The Indications are that
the attendance will be unprecedented. The
races begin Tomorrow and will be very fine.
About eighty horses have been entered.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30

New York, Oct. 2os-At q meeting Of the
stockholders Of the Market National Bank
held to-day, q resolution WAS passed uuani-
mously reducing the capital stock from 81,
100000 to s5ooo6o, the reduction to go into
effect on the thirty-frst Of December next.
The present high rats Of taxation induced the
stookh holders 20 take this step.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
to Release the SHassaeHusetts
Prisoners

BosTon, Oct. 29.--The Herntd has special
from Concord which says 81 rumOr is current
TO the effect that ~ wholest1le relehse OF
prisoners from the State prison is to be at-
tempted.
A discharged officer Of the institution has
been arrested for carrying things to prisoners
without u permit. He Is suspected aS tho
chief mover Of the plot. There is considerable
excitement about the prison.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30

CINCINNATI, Oct. ga dispatch from
Houston. Toxas. dated yesterday says At
San Phtrico n foud has long existed between
Patrick Hart and 81 saloon keeper named
Hugh Toury. Hart went into Tpurys bar
room and drawing revolver said: step out
here Let's settle that old grudgo.' Toury
selling his pistol went out, when regular
duel ensued, the two mon coolly shooting at
each other. Finally Toury plugged his an-
tagonist, who fell on the pavement and in
stantly expired.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30
q,apltss stock of Nati"hai hahRs-smc
treasurer Refuses I'D he'"h" 1eF'a'h
RneES collections.

4,1n, nnnt,ed the following letter from the
Itsa merahnn{s r9Se'HSa National ion Bank q Baltimore
Dear Sr-Wc see it stated that anaI under +thf thf
recent decision of the Attofhey cenHIn csta oc tat
banks when making up emet oao'1 to defnct eSu
t6e'GS5 the actual n3 maet val uo Of their h9nd1 in
% Inform US i this so and if So Il we ate en
titled to u credit for statements S hnnds m"nI'A0
" The 1F treasurer to-day, in reply, sent the fol-
A0n ST. an in receipt Of your letter OF the
twenty-hfth instant in reference TO tne n Leethe ths
method Of computing the taxable capital OF q
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30

CHICAGO, Oct. 2D-The chief Of police to-
day received word that George Freeman, alias
'tSheeuy' George, who was concerned with
John Lamb and others In the Joffroy bur
gIary and tho murder Of Officer Race in this
city. has been captured at st. Paul. He will
be brought here on 81 requisition tomorrow.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 20-The Lehigh Cohl
Exchange held It's monthly meeting this after
noon. It was decided to make no change in
prices. An agreement was entered into for q
meeting Of operators to be held at Bethlehem.
Pa., on Monday evening next, when tho nuHs-
ton bearing upon the ndvisability Of the con-
ttnuance Of the coal combination will be dis
-eH
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-10-30

NEW YonK. Oct. 2g-T'he late special .tele-
grams from the South show the yellow FEVER
Fnpidlv on the decline The Chamber Of Com
rnslre relief committee suggest to relief soci-
aties which may still have unappropriated
balances on hand to devote ~ part to the relief
Of The widow and orphans 81 Lieut.. Benhef.
Over $4,000 are nlrendy contributed.