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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
WASHINGTON.
yerious PrO.eilvef mills 70 be Attached
to one Of tire Important ApprO.
urlntiOn Bflls.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The silver advo-
Gates in Congress propose, Immediately after
Che assembling, to insist upon the considera-
fion Of several important measures which
have already been introduced. One Of these
Is 4 bill authorizing the exchange OF standard
silver for trade dollars, the latter to be re-
Cclved In standard dollars. Mr.. Forts bill,
which provides for the repeal OF the charter
of any national bank discriminating against
silver dollars is also to be pressed. 1t Is the
intention, should other means fail, to attach
these measures to one OF the important appro-
nriHtiOn bills
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
How q Lawyer Blackmailed the Liquor
Men.

u
Men.
CLEVELAND, Dec. 29.-The first successful
case Of proceedings TO disbar an attorney ever
brought here was concluded yesterday by a
decision OF Judge Caldwell, OF the Court of
Common Pleas. The case was very aggra-
waited one, and created much interest. Ac-
cording to the judges decision, the points In
the case are as follows: Eager, In connection
with several other persons in the professed in
terests OF temperance, has been carrying on an
extensive series Of blaekmailing operations.
His method Of proceeding was as follows: He
would obtain some reputable man
to visit the more respectable
drinking places in the city, such as the
saloons of the Kennard and Widdell houses.
The man, after obtaining liquor at the bar,
would make complaint, on which Eager would
begin criminal suits against the proprietors
for violation Of the State law. This State
law forbids the sale Of liquor to be consumed
on the premises. These men, rather than be
dragged into the courts, would, when Eager
came around be very willing to settle the
cases. He would tell them that by payment
OF $50 or 500 directly to him he would cease
the prosecution OF the cases against them.
In q number OF instances these requests were
complied with. The defense which was made
in the case was that Eager simply used this
money to pacify those who had brought suits,
and not for his own private purposes, but the
Judge saw 1t differently and pronounced the
sentence as given above.
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Two Men Knied st a Prayer Meeting.

CHICAGO, Dec pa special from Cadillac,
Mich, says: Will Myers and four others dis
turbed q prayer meeting at Stone Ledge
Lake, seven miles south OF this placa, Friday
night. After the meeting was over, Jack
Wade and Chas. Grain asked the five men for
an explanation of their conduct, and fight
followed with hunting knives, In which Grain
was terribly cut In the bowels and Wade cut
five times In the shoulder and once in the
lungs. Both are expected to die.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-For the East Gulf
States, southerly winds with stationary bar
ometer, cloudy and rainy weather, shifting to
colder northwest winds, with rising barome-
ter, and colder clearing weather.
For the West Gulf States, rising barometer,
colder lnortherly winds, partly cloudy and
clearing weather.
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them, since they appeared unwilling to nav
the amount OF his bill, to do him the favor OF
considering themselves as his guests. He
left the room; the 200 francs were sent down
TO him, but were refused, and the party quit
ted the place, furious at the impertinent
manner In which the dinner had been ofYered
gratutously In the morning the 200 francs
were offered him again by q public notary,
and he accepted them. A correspondent OF
the London Globe tells the story.
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An American gentleman paid round sum
for dinner he gave to six friends at fash
ionable Paris restaurant few weeks ago.
The menu contained nothing extravagant and
the wines were not the choicest. After coffee
and cigars he asked for the bill, and the
waiter, bowling with great Difference, pre-
several items. Asking pardon Of his guests
he Showed them the bill, and desired to know
if they thought $50 francs 1856 a reasonable
sum to charge for the dinner they had had.
The opinion was unanimous that the amount
asked for SO ordinary dinner was more than
.exorbitant. The proprietor was called In.
He entered with pompous bearing, and,
after hearing the case, regretted that it was
the charges made. Two hundred francs ($4o)
were offered him and refused with great dig
nifty, and when he found that the American
gentleman was inclined to argue out each
Item with him, he waived his hand depre-
catingly, told his customers that he was un-
able to give them any more time. and asked
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scientinc Pecuniary Investments.

Zone Of the most remarkable features OF the
present day." says the London Engineering,
lis that presented by the immense amount OF
capital invested In companies involving the
tations of the London Stock Exchange, and
including railway, canal, gas and water
shares, It would be an exceedingly low esti-
mate to fix the total capital SO invested at
nous amount has to be added foreign invest
ments of a similar class. Fifty years ago the
value OF such investments did not exceed
E1, ,OOO, 900.
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The Lottery and the Legislature
Port Vincent Liyingstonian.l

Among other important questions that will
undoubtedly arise at the next session Of the
Legislature will be that regarding Charley
Howard's Licensed State Leech. That there
will be an effort made to have it is left to the
possibility or probability Of constitutional
convention, there can be no doubt, but we
hope, and most sincerely SO, that something
will be done to eradicate this curse. There Is
one thing certain, that Livingston parish
sends Representative who has openly and
firmly declared himself as being opposed to
gambling monopoly, and we therefore expect
much from this gentleman In that particular
direction,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Dec. GA report
telegraphed from Des Moines concerning the
ravages OF diphtheria here is gross exaggera-
tion. There have been but 40 deaths. all
told, since April /, and only about 100 OF these
were from diphtheria. During the past week
there have been but a few new cases, and 1t is
hoped the worst is over.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
Floatins Ice in the Hudson.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 29.-The North river fer
ries were much impeded yesterday and to-
day by floating ice, which lined the New York
shore for some distance into the river. The
returning food tide brought much of this
floating Ice to the East river, but travel was
not interruDted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
Partially Burned at Sea,

BALTIMORE, Dec. 29.-Capt J. P. Thurston,
OF the bark Brothers, from this port, arrived
yesterday, and reported the partial burning
teen days out from Rio Janeiro. The vessel
put back to Rio, where she was condemned
and sold NOyemberG g.
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Fires.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. Dec. 29.-Dunbar'
flour mills at Comstock, In this county, were
destroyed by fire yesterday evening. The
loss is estimated at $4,000, partially Insured.
COLUMBIA Cry, Ind, Dec. 29.-Wm. Ster:.
yesterday. Loss $4,000; no insurance.
HARTFORD, Conn, Dec 29.-One OF the
buildings OF the Seth Thomas Clock Com
pany's factory. at Thomaston, took fire at
IL 80 a. M, and was damaged to the extent Of
$25, 900; fully insured. Assistance was tele-
graphed for from the Hartford fire depart
ment, and a steamer was sent by q special
train, but was not needed, and returned be-
fore reaching Thomaston.
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what Nashville Thinks Of Resumption.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 29.--An Interview with
bankers, business men and officials yesterday
developed the fact that in this region
the resumption Of specie payment will not
create the slightest ripple on the general
financial surface The bankers say that re-
sumption virtually went into effect here three
months ago; that no calls are made for gold,
and that there had been no premium on IL for
two months past. As soon as the first Of Jan
uary Is passed they believe confidence will be
fully restored, and business next year will be
better than for three years past.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
The wreck or the steamship Tunis.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.--The signal corps
station at the wreck of the steamship Tunis
reports to the chief signal officer at 40 p. m.
as follows: 1.-THE ship, with the assistance of
the wrecking steamer Rescue, has been
moved 200 feet since last high water. The
ship is not much damaged, and we will possi-
bly, get her off next high tide The Rescue is
now alongside of the ship and is discharging
her cargo, which consists Of 3O94 bales Of cot
ton. We will not attempt to get the ship of
Eli NEXT flood" /"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30

NEW ORLEANS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1878

tax collector to let out such work to the low
est bidder.
The sections referred to read as follows !:
Be Il further enacted, ETC., That for the pub
lication Of the delinquent list as aforesaid
there shall be charged taoessty cents and no
more to every person named therein, and we
should desire the people Of this parish to
know that they offered to publish It at ten
cents name when the law makes 1t his Inn
perative duty to charge twenty cents per
name.
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DeyerIy DougIasa' successor.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 29.-Gov. Holiday,
who Is now at his home In Winchester on q
visit, telegraphs that when he returns to
Richmond, In few days, he will issue writ
FOR b special congressional election to fill the
Vacancy In the First District occasiOned by
the recent death OF Beverly Douglass.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
The University Of wisconsin Presented
with Telescope.

"a MADIsON, Wis, Dec. 29-The State Univer-
elty IL this city Is soon to be In possession Of
! very fine telescope, which cost SIC, 400. The
people of Wisconsin will not soon forget the
generous donor, Gov. G. @. Washburn, who
has also, at his own cost and expense, paid for
the erection OF all the necessary buildings for
the purposes of observation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
What . Fancy Article VIII Cost.
fWashinOtOn Post

1t would be the height Of folly for Mr.. Tel
ler's committee to go to Louisiana for evidences
without supply Of ready cash. The affida-
Wit market, down there, has been pretty se-
verely ''beared," but fancy article Of per-
jury still commands good figure
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Killea hy Il Fall.

BALTIMORE, Dec 29.-Thos. Goughan aged
A years, employed at Tyson's Chrome Works
In this city, fell this morning forty feet from
mineral bin and was killed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
Printing the Delinquent Llst-H0w IL II
Done In the Parishes.
IFarmerville Gazette

Our neighbor, the Union Record, seems dis
eontented with our tax collector for not letting
out the job Of printing the delinquent list to
the lowest bidder. We would say In reply to
this complaint that section 1O1, Of act No. 96,
approved April 20, 1877, is not subject to two
article OF section OF law that even permits the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
Talmaxe to ono. tne CapItal,

BRooKLYN, Dec. 29.-The Tabernacle pulpit
was occupied to-day by Prof Doolittle, OF
New Brunswick. Rev. Z. Dewitt Talmage
has gone to Washington to collect material
for 8 national series OF sermons. He begins
next Sunday morning. High police authorities
are undoubtedly escorting him around the
xp1kv
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The weather I'm New York.

NEW YORK, Dec 20, Midnight weather
to-day has been clear and cold. The mercury
at q. m. was 18, at 8 80 p. m. 81, and at mid
night "a. The sky Is overcast.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic builds up all who hav
been reduced and weakened by sickness.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
Its True lnwardne,
tOHICdKO IIWHS.I
The Grant movement Is bumming.

Russia has 1145 private schools, with 4O,615
pupils. The public school number IT'S, with
A, 1873 pupils.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30

twenty-five years, lance sergeant OF the
Ninety-seventh Regiment, blew out his brains
last night by placing the muzzle OF his rifle
right thumb,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
More Good words for the Democrat.
[Minden Democrat

The New Orleans DEMOCRAT has again
been elected the "official journal" and we are
heartily glad Of 1t. The DEMOCRAT deserves
all that the party can give 1t. 1t has been q
host in the interest Of the people since its first
ISSUE
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30

Lowest prices for pianos. organs and must
at GruneWald Hall.
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Grunowald Hall.
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PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

recently the capital stock has been increased
capacity Of the factory will be doubled.
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when the Pedisree II Good.
Josh Billing

don't insist on pedigree for horse II
horse can trot fast the pedigree Is all right:
II he kant, wouldn't give shilling yard
for his pedigree.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30

Crystalized fruit and bonbon candies, putsNp
In one, two and five pound boxes. especially for
the holidays. at lowest prices. at Millet 4 Diel-
mans, No. 80. 81 and 81 South Peters street. COR
ner Natchez Alley.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
Give the Country q Chance,
[Keokuk Constitntionl

Now that Blaine has committed harikarj.
we hope the country will be permitted to
have rest on the bloody-shirt question.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30
Did you ever eat shadine pie7

Largest stock OF music In the South at Grune
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Rich. rare. racy and appetizing shadines.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-30

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic is mild correctiyo
and its purity and favor are guaranteed.
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For irst-class pianos 20 to Grunewald Hall.
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Can you quarter go? Get Shadines.
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The largest selection Of musical instrumental
ct Grunewald Hall.
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Chew Jackson's best sweet navy tobacco. ~
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For frst-class pianos go to Grunewald Hall.
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The boss fish Of the vasty deep -shadines. I
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-03-30
FOREIGN NEWS.

The P. NJ. S. 5. city Of Neo York arrived at
this port on Tuesday afternoon, giving us dates
from San Francisco to March Is, and from
London to the same date. The news is Of great
interest and importance.
The Sultan has ratified the treaty OF peace.
1t is reported March 10y, that the last clause is
to the effect that Russia and Turkey will regard
the treaty as solitaire, implying that they will
not recognize the right Of any Power to interfere
with Its terms, except as regards the question of
the Straits and the settlement of the boundaries
of Montenegro.
Count Andrassy, in answering questions Of the
Subcommittee of the Hungarian Delegation, on
the debate for a grant of 60 600 900 forms,
stated that it was not impossible that the Gov
eminent might be obliged to take measures for
the protection of the interests Of the monarchy.
He SAID it was not proposed to use that sum TO
complete the equipment n ta rmy, but to
allow the Government to provide @ ;ainst dangers
and surprises. These assurances we're appar-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-03-30

HOMEoPATHY.-The adherents of this system of
medicine-who are quite numerous here-will note
that DR.. Tisdale has been reinforced by the recent
arrival of his son. DR.. G.. L.. Tisdale. from the
United States, and who enters into practice. We
learn that be is a graduate of Hahnemann Medical
College of Chicago. taking high honors.
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EXCLAMATION.

WE, KALAKAuA, by the Grace Of God, of the Hawaiian
Islands, King, DO PROCLAIM.
That it is Our Pleasure, in pursuance Of Our Constitution,
that the Members Of the Legislative Assembly Of Our
Kingdom do assemble at the legislative Hall, at Our Capital
of Honolulu, for the despatch Of Public Business, at II
o'clock on Tuesday, the thirtieth day of April, A. D. Eight
cen Hundred and Seventy-eight.
Given under Our Royal Sign Manual at Our Palace, in
the City of Honolulu, this Fourth Day Of March,
Eighteen Hundred and Seyenty-eight, and the
Fifth Year Of Our Reign.
KALAKAUA Il.
BY THE KING
J.. Morn SMITH, Minister of Interior.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-03-30

We TAKE pleasure in reprinting the following
complimentary notice Of our brother Of the Gazette
from the Washington Cd. c. Gazette, of March Sd;
IT. Crawford Mcdowell, the present editor
and publisher of the HaUaiidn Gazette, is a valu-
able acquisition to the society of Honolulu. He il
a gentleman of untiring industry and boundless
energy, and we venture the opinion that under his
direction the Gazette, will be a credit to the island
kingdom Of the Pacific. Colonel Mcdowell is a
lawyer of more than ordinary ability. having held
high rank at the Pennsylvania bar for more than
thirty years. and was the first agent appointed by
that State to examine the books and accounts Of
the railroad companies therein.
In 1S49 he was L. 5. Consul to Brazil. from
which country he returned the year following. and
was appointed Librarian Of the State of Pennsyl-
vania. During 1858, 1859 and 1869, be was Secre-
tary to the on Patents OF the United
States Senate, and when the war broke out he was
appointed to the command Of the Eighty Fourth
regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers. which com.
mand be retained until 1862. when he was honor
ably discharged in consequence of disease con-
tTacted in the service. In 1871 he was selected by
the State OF pennsylvania as ITS counsel in adjust
ing the border raid claims, and al the close OF that
service was appointed the Grst Commissioner OF
Statistics under the law creating that bureau. and
as such organized that Department. which is now
one of the most importants in the State. During
President JobnsOn's administration he was ap-
pointed Deputy Surveyor Of the port Of Philadel-
phia, a position which be filed with credit to him
self, as indeed be invariably did every Office to
which the demands of the public service called
him. Nor was Colonel Mcdowell idle with his
pen during all of these years. He contributed TO
many Of the leading papers Of bis State. and was
one of the editors Of the Patriot and Union. at
Harrisburg. for several years. He is a forcible
and ready writer. and the cause is not worth main
tanning which be cannot bring to victory by his
powerful logic, keen wit. and ready satire. We
are sorry to lose our gallant friend from among us,
and while wishing him every success in bis new
sphere Of action we still indulge the hope that be
will not forget his native land and the many
Ia hos loft habind -
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MAsoNIC-The regular monthly Communicate
of Hawaiian Lodge No. 81, F. IL A. NJ, Will take
place on Monday evening next at u O'Clock. 4
full attendance Is particularly requested. on bust
ness of Importance.
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Tenders for furnishing BEET TO the Household Troops for
three (3) months from the 31st of March instant, will be
received at the Office of the Governor of Oahu till IL O'Clock
noon of Saturday next.
CHAS. T. GULICK, Adjutant General.
Office Of Governor. Oahu. March Is. 1875. $50
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THIS MAY certify, that at an election by ballot, held at the
office of the Board OF Education, on Monday, the 25th inst, by
the parents and guardians of the children attending the Com
mon District Schools, Rev. Hermann Kockmann was unani-
mously reelected Third Member of the Local School Board Of
the district of Kona (HOnolulu), Island OF Oahu, for the en-
suing year. w JAS SMITH,
School Agent of Honolulu.
Fd,cation Office March pc. 1873. mh3O 81
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New CIGARs.-NOlte. of the Old Corner, y has
sent IT'S a sample of a late importation of Manilas
that look well, smoke well. and have the flavor of
80 airs from Araby the blest."
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REPAIRING THE WHARvEs-We notice that extern
sive repairing of the wharves destroyed by the great
fire of December is now going on. Since that disas-
ter the wharf facilities for shipping have been some
what limited, but when the repairs now underway
are completed, including Robinson & Cos wharf,
there will no longer be any difficulty in obtaining all
necessary accommodation.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-03-30

ACKNowLEDGMESTs--We are indebted to the
Merchants Exchange of San Francisco, Purser
Beardsley of the City Of NeU York, and to J. H.
Coney, Esq for late California papers.
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SUPREME COURT.-The April Term
on Monday morning next, with the trial of NATIVE
cases. The foreign jurors will not be required il
attendance until further notice.
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CHICKEN Pox-This disease, incident to child
hood, prevails to some extent in Honolulu. 1t Is
not at all dangerous, although 1t requires care and
attention, especially in convalescence. The clerk
of the weather is undoubtedly responsible for It's
prevalence. Let him take the hint.
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Messrs. E. o. Hall & Son.

DEAR Sms:-The last two plows purchased from
you, Nos. IA and Is. Halls Steel Breakers excel
any pillow we have. not excepting the wonderful
Paris. They root up the guaVa trees without any
difficulty. Land we could not pillow with the Paris,
the breakers turn a furrOw as the Florence Sew
ing Machine does a pleat ~ --.