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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
Conflict Of Opinion as to Future Military
M0vements-The Future Of Atghanis-
tan as IL will he Determined by Lord
ReacOus field.

LONDON, Dec. TN military circles there
is n conflict Of opinion as to whether it will be
possible to complete the campaign in Afghan
istan this year, or whether the English ar
mics will not find themselves compelled to
winter at the posts already occupied and
wait until spring for an advance on Cabul. It
is strongly urged on ono side that bold dash
now would place tho army safe in Cabul,
with the Ameer the prisoner of the
English commander, and roads for sup
plies could easily be kept open. High
authorities on the other hand declare that the
Ameer has thus far been only making a
fegned resistance, and he wishes to draw the
English troops into the fatal trap he has set
Tor them. This latter opinion does not re-
eelve much popular acceptance.
At the Carlton Club and the Army and
Navy Club 1t was freely said tonight that
Earl BeaGonsiield and Lord Lytton had pre-
pared another agreeable surprise for the
country; that at the close Of the Afghan cam,
paign the ruler of that country would find
himself dethroned, that the country would
be cut In half, the northern portion Of 1t to be
given to Russia and the southern half an
nexed to British India.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
w ASHINGTON.
IMPORTANT TO BIrTERs MANUFAC-
TURERs.


WASHINGTON, Dec Tn decision rem
dered October 3 and reatirmed October IL,
and published for the first time exclusively
In these dispatches, the Commissioner Of Ia
ternal Revenue decided that the manufact,-
rers of Hostetters Stomach Bitters, and all
other bitters Of d like material, should pay n
tax as rectiiers, and that all persons who
sold these bitters should pay q tax as liquor
dealers. This decision brought out the man
ufacturers in an argument against 1t. The
firm Of Hostetter X Smith, of Pittsburg man
ufacturers Of Hostetter's bitters, have been
most active in their opposition to the decision
and have submitted to tho Commissioners of
Internal Revenue IN elaborate statement, both
oral and written. relative to the composition.
character and quality OF their bitters, as also
their mode OF holding them out, and recon-
mending them for, personal use. In view of
the facts presented the commissioner has re-
yoked his former decision, and hereafter Hos
letters, and other bitters of like nature, may
be, when duly stamped under provisions OF
schedule Of the Revised Statutes, be sold
without the vendor being required to pay a
special tax as liquor dealers. This decision
also applies to the manufacturers OF bitters
In st. Louis and at other points.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
Voice In Behalf Of the IndiRn-Ciyil and
Military Management.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Col. A. i. Meacham,
late supervisor Of Indian affairs on the Pacific
coast and now editor of the C6,sncH Fire. tes-
titled before the joint Indian committee to-
day. giving an account OF his experience
among the Indians, including his narrow es-
dered He thinks the Indians capable of civ
ilization, and that they are more likely
to become good citizens II taught by civilians
than II under the instructions and govern
ment OF military officers They arc initiative,
and II ruled by good, sober, honest men, are
likely to become good citizens of that stamp.
They have a prejudice against soldiers, whom
they deem their natural enemies. The most
important thing In the selection OF agents Is
of practical civil knowledge and experience,
regardless OF any connection with the army:
Many Of tho Indians, he thought. were fitted
to own and control farms and exercise the
duties OF Citzenship
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
THE TEX AS BORDER.
Another KIckapOO Raid ThreRtened-The
Reception "f Gen. TTevino and Its
Effect In Mexico.

CINCINNATI, Dec. IA dispatch from
Laredo, Texas. says: A day or two since Col.
Estrander, commander OF the Mexican forces
opposite here sent word to the colonel com
manding Fort Mcintosh, that band Of Kick
apoos was sixty miles northwest. Later in
formation Is that the Kickapoos are moving
up the river with the intention Of crossing at
the usual place. above Eagle Pass. Another
raid into Texas is expected.
The Mexican General Trevino's visit and
warm reception by the United States authOri-
ties at Fort Mcintosh produces n more kindly
feeling among the Mexicans on the other side
of the river. He was met at the river bank
by a cavalry escort, and a salvo Of artillery
was fired In his honor by order Of Major
Hood
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
A Husband and Wife Controversy Manu-
mission II Cuban slaves. Etc.

NEW YORK, Dec. Warrants have been
issued for the arrest of Architect Grenive, on
the complaint of his wife that he conspired to
get her into lunatic asylum, and he, in turn
has commitment for her, and declares she Is
undoubtedly insane.
Senior Francisco Agarnout, OF this city, has
set free the eighty-tiye slaves on his planta-
ton near Santiago de Cuba.
Alexander Stobo Fainons, q Scotchman, who
made fortune washing shirts in Weehawken,
is dead, aged seventy-four years. He will be
buried in Hoboken tomorrow. He leaves a
wife and four children.
John Dwyer, prize fighter, says he accepts
the challenge OF James Elliott, and will fight
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
The Brewery War Mt Cincinnati-Death
Of a Prominent Merchant

CINCINNATI, Dec. THE chief OF police.
with ffty-two policemen, went TO the Weber
brewery this afternoon to put Starbuck IL
Pau in possession, in accordance with an
order issued by Judge Longworth. Brigel,
who had expressed q determination to hold
on, finally yielded and the order of the court
was peaceably executed. During the after
noon considerable excitement was created by
rumors that fight had occurred, but they
were without foundation.
Capt. r. f. Eckert, an old business man or
this city and president of the Western Insu-
rance Company, dropped dead at noon to-day.
He was Mt his office this morning attending TO
business as usual, and died while waiting for
dinner Rheumatism of the heart was the
Cause.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
THE HUNTED OFFICIALS.
COLLECTOR SMITH AND THE CHARGES
AGAINST HIM.
Foote's Chances for CsBnrmat ti0n- Hahn
to lie Given n Hearing before
Final Action IL Taken.
[Spehial to the Dom ocrat.l


WASH INGTON, Dec. There seems to be
little doubt among Louisianians here that
Smith will be removed. Unless he can make
showing or command Influences beyond the
expectations q anybody here, he will have to
GO Kellogg will certainly not lift finger In
his behalf and unless George Sheridan takes
his part, which is altogether unlikely, he will
not have single friend or hacker OF any in
fluenoe at the White House. The nature OF
the charges against him cannot be accurately
ascertained here beyond the general statement
that they are entirely non-political, and touch
his official relations with the bus mess com
munty of New Orleans exclusively. In this
respect Smiths trouble differs from that of
Wharton. Marks. Leonard and Hahn, against
whose official conduct therais no charge, but
who have been accused OF political derelio-
tiOn.
It is rumored tonight that preliminary
report has been received from posse OF -four
or i've special agents sent ten days ago tc
look into Smiths affairs, and that this report
Is not favorable. At this writing, however,
cannot verify this rumor cOnclusively, but the
presumtion Is that 1t Is true.
Regarding tho confirmation Of Foote moth
Ing positive can be said. He will get consid-
erabe Democratic support on personal oI
social grounds and unless Eustis shoult
| actively oppose him my impression is that ht
| will get through. Kellogg will make an effor
| to get him held up in the Senate till Hahn cal
| have hearing, which will doubtless be done
The House will, on Monday, appoint a vel
low fever committee Of seven members to co
operate with the Senate committee. Th
craftsmanship will be given to Casey Young.
| " BUELL.,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
The BreathItt County RIOt-MOre Trouble
Apprehended.

CINCINNATI, Dec. IA Mount Sterling. KY,
special says: The trouble in Breathtt county
is not over. Numerous threats are indulged
In, and the good citizens are leaving their
homes. The life OF Judge Strong has been
threatened and he is now la camp on Kelley
creek with sixty men. Capt. Bill Strong is
quartered on Middle Fork, Kentucky river.
with over twenty men, while John Ackman,
with about twenty-five men, Is on North Fork.
Heavy firing has been heard In the direction
Of the last named parties, who are five miles
apart. 1t is reported the rioters intend burn
ing Jackson and merchants are having their
goods removed. Orders are being sent down
for pistols and ammunition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
How the "Llttle Jokers" Were Used In
1875

New YORK, Dec THE Uerdtds Wash
ington special says Something refresh
ingly cool and impudent Is the clamor
making over the use Of the small onion
skin tickets called Little Jokers" In some
South Carolina counties in the recent election.
Southern Republicans. who now cry out about
these Instruments OF fraud. were inve 1tOrs OF
them and used them with great efficiency in
the election of 1876. In fact, one OF these
Florida Republicans, who now holds place
In the Treasury Department here, Is reported
to have boasted that seventy-four little
jokers, which he deposited In the ballot-box
of which he was guardian, carried the State
for unYeS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
Harry Genet,s Recent Flight.

NEW YORK, Dec. The anticipated de-
cision OF the Supreme Court Is said to have
Just caused Prince Harry Genet's tight from
the city. Genet was convicted during the
strong impulse which led to the prosecution
of all the men concerned in cheating the city
of New York. His own particular fraud was
the duplication Of bills for building The
Harlem courthouse. He WAS under So Dos
haiI for trinI
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
The Purposes of the sO-CalIed B,anqus
Party.

LONDON, Dec. T. IIanser, a member OF the
French Sociaistfc party, says London is
the headquarters Of the BIangue party
Their object is plain and simple: Death to
princes. 1t is all nonsense to ascribe these at
tempted regicides to socialists, International
lists, trades unions or labor parties. These
men are all takers. They are good to KEEP
up the agitation, but they are not revolution
lists. These men argue. The Blanque party
has stopped arguing. 1t is now ascertained
that the active head OF the party to-day ia
Edouard valiant, ex-membsr Of the Com
mune.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08

WASHINGTON, Dec. Tho treasury now
holds $349 9.693, 500 in United States bonds to
secure national bank circulation; $f3 1888, 400
to secure public deposits, and S3s42,950 to Sc
cure subscriptions to the per cent bonds.
United States bonds deposited to secure cir
culaton for the week ending to-day, 81, 100,
900; amount withdrawn, S10Ss. 800. National
bank irculation-outstanding currency notes,
S32I .979. .126; gold notes, 81 46s, $40. Internal
re,enue to-day, 1886, 1898 so; customs, $780,
IN 90. Receipts of national bank notes for the
week ending December 7, 1878, as compared
with the corresponding period last year.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
Vanderbilt Defeats the Grand Trunk Line
Managora.

CTNCIEEATI, Dec. IA special from Detroit
says Vanderbilt has secured control OF the
eastern division Of the Chicago and Lake
Huron Railroad by purchasing the bonds OF
the Albany bondholders who controlled the
road pending litigation. This not only se-
eastern Railroad from Lansing to Flint, which
Vanderbilt controls, but also defeats the
scheme Of the Grand Trunk managers to se-
cure Chicago connection by obtaining con-
troll OF the eastern division OF the Chicago and
Lake Huron road.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
SPORTING NOTES.
rhe Middle Weight CbampiOnshIp-A
Grand Regatta In Australia.

NEw YORK, Dec. 7-Ali The arrangements
are made for prize fight for the middle
weight championship Of America and purse
Of $4,000, between Mcclellan and Donovan, to
fight January % at San Francisco.
Advices from Sydney, Australia, state that
arrangements have been made to hold grand
international regatta in Australia next June.
tion to offer $1,000 for the extra single scull
race, providing Hanlon, Courtney, Higgins
and Boyd agree to enter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
Arrest of wheIan. the Forxer.

New YORK, Dec. Robert Whelan, the
young forger and burglar, Is now lodged In
prison here. All the cash stolen and raised
on forged checks was recovered, except $500.
Whelan's excuse for committing the crime
was that he had fallen behind In his accounts.
1t has just been discovered that he is mar
Tied man, and his wife is now dangerously LII
from the effects Of the shock caused by her
husbands trouble. The wife is his supposed
sweetheart, Tille Rankin. The couple were
eIandestinelY married three weeks ago.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
the Rush.Rogers Pued In iowa.

DRs MONIES, Iowa. Dec. The Rush
Rogers fued, In Fayette county, is worse.
Each has forty armed men to protect him and
Rush keeps guard at his house. It is feared
a bloody collsion will soon occur.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
aannnet tn McCullouxh. the Actor.

WASHINGTON. Dec. IA grand banquet
will be given to John Mccullough. the TRACE
dian, at Willard's Hotel tonight. AM, ng
man. Postmaster General Key, Gen. Sherman
and many others of prominence. MI. Nc
CuIlough has played q most successful en-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
NEW ORLEANS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, t878-TRPLE SHEET.

him for $1,000 aside and the championship, and
will deposit the money to-day.
Search has been made at Allentown, Pa,
for lost lady of royal blood, a queeDly
figure and crown grown upon her head. 1T
Is responded to by n French miller in that
city, who is writing to Consul Yene Brenil
about IT,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08

LONDON, Dec. The sub-manager Of the
West OF England and South Of Wales District
Bank denies the rumor that the bank Is In
difficulty, but the ruInor Is reiterated on the
London Stock Exchange to-day where 1t Is
persistently asserted that the bank will fail
unless upheld by outside assistance.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
Indictment of an Embezzling Indian
Agent,

YANKToH, d. r., Dec THE United States
Grand Jury adjourned yesterday. They
found twelve indictments against DR.. Living
agency. and fifteen against lumber thieves.
The government will begin civil suit against
Livingston to recover the money embezzled.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON. Dec. For the Gulf States.
cloudy weather. with frequent rains: warm
the West district by rising barometer and
colder northwest winds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
SWITZERLAND.
The Republic as an Asylum for Political
Murderers-Protest of several
of the Powers

BERNE, Dec. 1T is believed that an at
tempt Is about to be made by several govern
ments In Europe to compel the Swiss authori-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
Failure Of Oliphant T. TO.

NEW YORK, Dec. L Oliphant Il Co, com
mission merchants. made an assignment to.
,Inyr
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08
OLeary Finishes His Walk.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 7.-OLeary left the
track at ten minutes after 10 o'clock tonight
having covered 400 miles.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08

WASHINGTON Dec. THE President has
recognized Jose Francisco De IamacoDa as
consul OF Mexico at New Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-08

gagement at the National Theatre this week
His engag ement continues throughout next
week.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-14
Worth ITS Weight in Gold.

Undoubtedly the greatest modern dlscov-
cry in medicine is DaCosta's Radical Cure
for dyspepsia, sick headache, sour stomach,
costiveness biliousness, loss of appetite, dis
tress after eating and all disorders caused
by indigestion or a deranged liver. Its re-
suits are astonishing, and sure relief is
guaranteed in every case where it is faith
fully used. 1t tones up the stomach, reg
ulates the liver, restores the natural appe.
tite, strengthens the delicate and expels all
morbid humors from the system. Typhoid
and bilious fever might in almost every
case, be prevented by its timely use. Trial
size 25c. A very few doses will relieve, and
and little perseverance cure you.
Sold by John Keeshan, Sixth and Walnut
streets; j. D. Wells, Fourth street and Cen
trail avenue; H. F. Reum, Fifth and Broad
way
Also Agents for Prof. Parker's Pleasant
Worm Syrup, which is sure death to Worms
Pleasant to take and requires no physic
Price 25c. Try it.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-14

A regular meeting was held yesterday
afternoon.
Mr. Ryan, elected to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of lafayette Devenny,
was sworn in as member of the Board.
A resolution was adopted requesting the
Board of Public Works to reduce the price
of water twenty-five per cent. to those not
having meters.
Permission was refused the Indianapolis,
Cincinnati e Lafayatts and Marietta Rail
roads to place safety gates at certain points
on their roads; on the Indianapolis, Gin
cinnati & Lafayette on the Lower River
Road, and on the Marietta & Cincinnati
at the intersection of Harrison avenue.
The following ordinances to appropriate
money were passed. $1,000, general fund,
to defray expenses of the Commission ap'
pointed to investigate the affairs of the
Trustees of the Cincinnati Southern Rail
way; $500, general fund, to pay Drs. Carr
and Slough for services i'll tending the
steamboat John A. Porter when stricken
with the yellow fever.
On motion of Mr.. Oliver, a resolution to
advertise for bids to do the city printing
was referred to a Committee of Three to
confer with a similar Committee from the
Council Board.
An ordinance declaring it to be misde-
meanor to have in possession, without
authority any policemen's wreaths, &c.,
was passed
The following ordinances to contract were
passed:
With Ryan & Malloy, for improvement
of Mcmillan street, from Auburn street to
Highland avenue.
A resolution authorizing the Committee
on Light to advertise for proposals to liz int,
&c, the gasoline lamps for the period OF
one year was adopted.
A resolution requiring all papers bidding
for printing to furnish sworn statement OF
circulation was, on motion, referred to the
select Committee on Advertising.
An ordinance to appropriate money to
defray the expenses of the Southern Rail
road election, held on the 14th of last April
was referred to the Committee on Finance
The Chair appointed Messrs. Oliver
Ryan and Tucker on the special Adyertis
ing Committee.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-14
MABLEY.
Opening at the Ma m moth Clothing
House of q. IL. Mabley, sc and
6S West Fifth Street, OPP
pNsite the Fountain.

To-day according to the announcements
which have appeared in the daily papers
for the past week, "Mabley, The Clothier,"
will have his fall and winter opening. Mr.
Mabley's success in this city is remarkable,
in view of the fact that their house was
established less than two years since.
Yet in this short space of time
he has built up the most extensive
trade in clothing west of New York. Their
prosperity has been entirely due to the hon
est and upright manner in which their
business has been carried on, and the enter
prise they have shown in endeavoring to
build up an establishment which would
prove q credit to themselves and benefit
to their patrons The large business they
do in this and other cities gives them un-
precedented advantage over those in like
trade. The interior of the store
has been arranged with a view to
the comfort of the many customers
who daily throng the store. The first floor
is used for the sale of mems and youths
clothing and gents furnishing goods. The
boys and children's department occupies
tho entire second floor over both stores, and
is reached by both an elevator and stair,
way. In the basement, which is well
! lighted clean and roomy, is kept an I'M
mense stock of heavy overcoats and extra
size suits. Their stock of overcoats is Ger.
tainly astonishing, both in quantity and
variety of styles and prices.
Anticipating large fall trade Mr., Mabley
has manufactured an immense stock for al!
departments The counters shelves and
tables are heaped high with clothing O.
every grade, from cheap working to a fine
dress suit. The entire stock has been man
ufactured expressly for this market, an(
compares favorably, in style and finish, t'
custom work. Every article of this larg
stock is marked with the price in plail
figures from which no deviation is eve
made. Painted conspicuously on the wal
are the words (Which convey their ow1
meaning) ANY goods purchased can be ex
changed or money will be refunded
Purchasers will do well to look at their in
mense stock before buying elsewhere.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-14
au24-6S

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE
" 18th day of August 1873 Louis F. Wehrman
and William F. Wehrman filed their petition,
No 65, ,S51, in the Hamilton County Ohio Court OF
Common Pleas praying for the vacation of an
alley on the south side of Fifth street in the City
of Cincinnati ten QO) feet in width by III feet in
depth lying between Lots 10 and IL, on subdi.
vision OF lands in said County, made by the Com
missioners of Hamilton County, Ohio, as recorded
in Deed Book, 2, page 472, OF the Records OF said
County. -.
The petition states that the vacation thereof will
conduce to the interests of the subdivision in
which said alley is located and Of the City OF Gin
cinnati and will not work an injury to any person
or owner; that there is no necessity for an alley
at said place The plaintiffs are the owners of the
real estate on the south side Of Fifth street abut
ting on either side of said alley and along its en-
tire depth and prays for the vacation of said alley
The petition will stand for hearing at the next
| term of said Court ~
| WILLIAM +. WEHRMAN.
| CINCINNATI August oath, 1878. auN-5tS
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-14
A muse I'M en- Is.

At the Grand Opera-house Mr.. John T.
Raymond appears twice to-day, matinee and
night, in his great character OF "Col. Sell
lers."
At Music Hall the grand complimentary
CONCERT to Professor Salcedo takes place to-
night. A strong programme has been ar
nenged
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-09-14
RICHARD NELSON, Prin'l
sel0 2tTu&S
MEDICINAL.
Bitter Wine of Iron.
se3-6tTu, Th&S&de12-4tw

A PLEASANT AND AGREEABLE BITTER.
N strengthens the blood, improves the appetite
and helps digestion. An excellent tonic for any
season OF the year. Prepared and for sale by
JOHN KEESHAN, Druggist,
au31- -3mS&W N W. Cor Sixth and Walnut.