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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
NEW ORLEANS SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1873

would initiate so commcndable an example.
# Tilden would evince an equal regard for
the peace and tranquility OF the country
and the protection of business interests
against new civil cOmmotOns, the public
would cease to look upon him as q man who
Is willing to imperil great interests to sub
serve his own ambition.
Having failed to lead Mr.. Hendricks in this
direction. we wish he would have the grace to
follow him.
In regard to the singular disclosures of the
witness Levisee before the investigation COM
mittee yesterday, the same paper says: 1t is
scarcely creditable that the Louisiana re-
turns, sent back to that State in consequence
OF irregularity or informality in the indorse-
mcnt of the envelope in which they were con-
tained, and which, after reaching there We're
discovered to be irregular and informal them
selves, were the returns opened unlawfully in
Washington? There is evidently some mys-
terry attached to this affair, more important
than the technical forgery OF Levisee's name
| to the amended returns, and the committee
should seek to get at the whole facts in the
! 90
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
Rich Developments Expected Next Week
The WOrmIeY Conference

WASHINGTON, June 7.-Maior Burke, of New
Orleans, who, it is alleged, represented Gov
Nichols and the Louisiana Democrats at the
celebrated Wormley conference, has beer
summoned to appear before the Potter inves-
tigatiOn committee. Some interesting devel-
opments are expected in the Potter investiga-
tion next week. The famous Wormley con
ference is to be made subject Of inquiry, and
Major Burke is one of the principals in it. He
is now on his way here.
1t is stated that William E. Chandler is
giving the committee points on this subject
No one, certainly, is better qualified to do so,
for he was one Of the party.
Senators Ferry and Kellogg have notified
the committee Of investigation OF their inten-
tiOn to appear before it tomorrow.
1t is said that the committee has in its
possession about eighty kilograms which
passed between Senator Matthews and Ander-
son on the subject of the latter's claims upon
the administration. While the above figures
may be somewhat exaggerated, it is pretty
certain that the supply of letters and tele-
grams bearing upon this matter is not ex-
hauStPd
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
RR A XIlI.
Trade With the United States-EmperfaR
Visit TO the First steamer of the Bra
lillian Line-GOvernmental Reforms.

RIoJANEIRo June THE American steam
ship City Of Rio de JaneirO Capt Wier, which
arrived here May 25, was visited Yesterday -b5 bV
the Emperor and Empress of Brazil, accom-
panied by the ministers and deputation of
merchants. All the ships in the harbor were
trimmed in honor Of the imperial visit and
the quays were crowded with people.
The royal party arrived in the imperial
yacht, and on their departure the royal salute
was fired from the fort in the harbor. The
visitors remained to lunch, and expressed sat
isfaction with the new steamship. Great in
tere6t Is taken in the development of trade
with the United State
The minister of the empire has abolished
in the Government College of Dom Pedro II,
which confers the degree of bachelor, the obH-
cation Of Professionals to attend and be ad-
mitted in course Of religion and has modf-
fled the oath to respect religious scFuples
He has also thrown open the examinations to
persons not attending the collegiate course.
This is the first Of the secularizing measures
planned by the Sinimbre Cabinet, which is un-
derstOOd by some persons to purpose the
establishment Of civil marriage, the removal
Of all religious disabilities, and increased
facilities for naturalization,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
The Republicans DemOra OraIized-kenOgg't
seat in D8nser-natthews stands
on His Senatorial Dignity,

BROOKLYN, June The EagIe'8 special
from Washington says: Republicans are in
a state of Generalization over Levisee's tes-
timony yesterday. Two other members OF
the Electoral College Of Louisiana will swear
that the names affixed to the returns acted
on by the Electoral Commission are forge
ries. Levisee's testimony will cost Kellogg
his seat in the Senate. He is convicted of al
fixing the seal of the State of which he was
Governor to a paper which he knew to be a
forgery.
Senator Matthews states that he will pre-
pare reply in writing to the Potter commit
tee, in which he will assert the prerogatives OF
a Senator. He has been in conference with
that Senator could not be compelled to at
tend except by order or permission Of the
Senate, as each body must have independent
control Of its members
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
TURKEY.
PROTESTS AGAINST THE SAN sTEFANO
TREATY-THREATs OF RESISTANCE.
The Country Ripe for RPvOlC-FinancIaI
Embarrassm ment of the Government.


LONDON, June The following statement
of the condition of affairs at COn8tantinOple
comes from a we'll informed source and en-
braces the latest views of the situation. The
nOn-SlavOniC inhabitants of the district which
the treaty OF San St6fanO gives TO the SlaV
powers have brought constant pressure upon
the Porte to resent this disposition of their
future. Among these malcOntents are the
MahOmmedan and Catholic AlbanianS, who
are to be transferred to Montenegro and who
have caused the Porte to be informed that
they will resist the annexation to the bitter
end.
AThe same thing has been done by the Ma
hammedan and Greek population Of Southern
Macedonia, the Turks Of Silistria and Rust
chuk, the Greeks Of Varna and the Black
Sea coast, and the Turks of the RhOdope
mountains, They are all unanimous in pro-
testing against being Incorporated with Bul
garia. The Turks of the RhOdOpe range have
given proof OF the sincerity Of their protests
by taking up arms and fighting the invaders
These protests are not merely confined to
memorials laid before the Porte They are
made public i'll the bazars and mosques and
they serve to fan the flame of the popular
discomfort against the Sultan. The opinion
is freely expressed that he has virtually given
away his country to Russia. The SOftas are
active in spreading this opinion. The Turkish
army, they say, is still strong, and, if the
word OF command We're given, the Russians
could be driven back There are no less than
100000 Turkish veterans now under arms,
and they would be sufficient for the work.
This is the key Of the ntrigues which are
constantly going on, and which may at any
moment result in a popular revolt. The
financial troubles of the Porte are severe
Money for current expenses is obtained with
great difficulty; nobody is paid in full; the
most that any one receives is an installment
on account AS for a fresh loan, except it be
from the Russian secret service fund, that is
out Of the question
serious Troubles in COnstantinOple.
LONDON, June SIT is rumOred that Sc
riOus troubles have arisen in Constant inopIe
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
MARINE NEWS.

=, PORT EADs, June 7, D. m.-Wind southwest.
light. Weather cloudy and warm.
Arrived: British steamship Fire Queen at
$40 a. m. Williams master, days from Colon.
in ballast to Ocean Il Co.
Steamship Hudson, at 2:15 D; m. eager mas
ter. from NV York, TO A MoultOn.
Sailed: Steamships Alice and Tappahanpoek
ship Marie Frederike, barks Livingstone and
Bengal.
soUTHwFsT PASS, June 7, .. m.-Barometer
29.55. Wind west light. Weather clear and
pleasant.
No arrivals or departures.
NEW YORK June 7-Arrivef: City Of Brus-
sell from Liverpool; Denmark from London :;
LeDanto. from Hull; Dona, from Bremen !;
Der huyter. from Antwerp.
PHILADELRHIA, JuUe 7.-Arrived: City Of Linn
BOSTON June 7.-Salled Bavarfan, for Liver
pool.
=, BRISTOL. June ARRIVED: Sidonian. from
New York.
LIVERPOOL. June ARRIVED: Montana and
Russia. from New YORK; Qneben and Lake
Chamt 1in, from Montreal Sailed: Bohemian,
f., Boston.
GLASGOW. June 7.-Arrived: Pbnnican. from
Montreal
Southampton June 7.-Arriyed: D. stein>
man. from New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08

LONDON, June Earl BeacOnsfield will
start for Berlin tomorrow to attend the con-
gre9s, and the Marquis Of Salisbury will
leave here on Monday for the same destina-
tion.
The Oaks Stakes-Jeannette Wins.
LONDON, June THE great maiden race of
the year, the Oaks Stakes of fifty sovereigns
each for three year old fillies, distance one
and won by Jeanette with Pilgrimage, the
faVorite, second, and Clementine third.
Terrible COlliery Explosion Serious
Loss Of Life Feared.
LONDON June 7.-An explosion of fire
damp occurred at WOOdpit colliery, in Wi
gan, to-day, causing, it is feared serious loss
Of life. Two hundred miners are buried in
the ruins. The work of exploration has been
commenced, but is difficult and attended with
great danger. A few of the miners wege
rescued.
The COIIiery ExpI0siOn-25O Bodies Re-
moved, and More to BE Recovered.
LONDON, June THE colliery explosion in
the Evans WOOdpit coIiery, six miles south
OF Wigan, was greatly underrated. Up to
this hour, a. M, $50 dead bodies have been
removed, and there are yet many to be re-
covered.
LONDON, June 7.-Dispatches from Wigan
state that the explosion Of fire damp IN the
WQ0dpit eslliery was preceded by an unu-
sually heavy state Of the outside atmosphere.
The W0Odptt is very deep, AMI the explosion
has so destroyed the approaches 10 the cham
DerS where the men are working that some
hours must elapse before any communication
can be established with them. The mouth Of
the pit is surrounded by the wives and chill
dren OF the buried miners, and the scene is
painful In the extreme.
Heavy Failure.
LONDON, June THE failure of Henry,
Aler8 d Hankey is announced. Liabilities
E400, 900.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
MEX 90.
DlaZ on Mexican Relations With the
United States-Award of the Claims
C,AmfnfSsInn


NEW YORK, June Tt appears from long
conversation. held in the capital of Mexico,
between the President Of the Mexican RepIib,
lie and New York reporter, that Gen. Diaz is
trying to conduct his government with
proper regard for the rights and dignity Of
his own nation and in spirit of justice and
amity towards the United States.
With regard to the border difficulties be-
tween Mexico and the United States, Presl-
dent Diaz asserts that he has both the dispo-
sition and ability to maintain order and
restrain raids on the Mexican side, and he
trusts that our government will be equally
vigilant in restraining our own lawless
classes.
President Diaz does not fear the Lerdoists,
and appears to hold them in just contempt.
The correspondent questioned him respecting
the payment of the award OF the Mexican
Claims Commission, and his reply showed
that his conclusion was similar to that of
Secretary EVaIts and most OF our leading
men at Washington.
Respecting the fisheries award, Diaz thinks
the award against Mexico exorbitant, but ne
favQrs full payment, unless the United States
shall listen to argument and cOnCede the in
justice Of the award.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
THE ST LOUIS RACES.
winners, Harkaway, Miss MalIOy and
owen.
Especial to the Democrat ]

! Especial to the Democrat
| ST. LOUIS, June The Jockey Club had
| their first unfavorable weather to-day. 1t did
not rain until the second heat of the last race
| was finished but the clouds looked bad all
day and prevented as large an attendance at
the grounds as favored Thursdays race.
| The first race was for the Lindell Hotel
post stakes, two-mile heats, for all ages,
| S100 entrance, play or play, $1,000 added, of
which the second horse was to get $500 and
the third horse to save his stake.
| The starters were Mahlstick, Conrad, Kene-
saw and Harkaway Mahlst1ck was the ia
yOrite, selling in the pools against the field.
! The horses started at the first attempt, Hark-
away in the lead; Mahlstick soon OVerhauled
him, and kept the lead for mile and a half
| when he dropped back to the others. In the
homestretch Harkaway went to the front, and
| came home an easy winner Kene8aw was Sec
Ond and MahlstiCk third. Time, 3:39.
In the second heat Mahlstick kept the lead
| the first mile and half again, and then
| dropping to the third place, the first horse
to get $3.50 and the second horse $50. Harka-
way won the heat in $3.50, with Kennesaw
second.
The second race was a handicap; mile heats
for all ages, for club purse of $780, the
first horse to get $3.50, and the second
horse $50. Blue Gown, Startle, Miss NAL
10y, Long View, Clemmie &. and D'Artagnan
| started. Startle was the tavorite in the
pools, selling for $50, while Miss MaIIOy
brought $50, and the others from SO to SIS
Twenty minutes were lost in the start. Startle
took the lead, and maintained it to the end of
the heat, but was hard pushed by Clemmie G.
and Blue Gown. The heat was won by only
neck. Time 1917.
Before the second heat Startle sold for 5000
and the field for S75. D'Artagnan took the
lead until the home stretch was reached,
when Miss MalloX colIared him and won by
half length. Time, 1HH. Clemmie G.
made good third, and Blue Gown fourth
Startle had been pulled in for the next
heat, which proved to be the prettiest of the
race. Startle was now selling for 500 and
Miss Malloy for $50. The pair had splendid
start and kept together until coming down
the home stretch, when the mare took the
lead and came in winner by a good length.
Time 49,
The third race was one of mile heats, three
in five, for all ages; club purse $500; the first
horse to receive $780, and the second 500;
ffour, starters Jack Hardy, Harry Owens,
Little Sis and Boston on the Table
First heat-Hardy first, Sis second, Owen
third; time, :471a. Second heat-Owen first,
Sis second, Hardy third; time, :4714 Hardy
won the third heat in l 49, and Owen won the
fourth and fifth heats in 40 and :55S+. A
heavy shower occurred between the second
and third heats.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
An Adverse RI port on the Kimmen BILL

WASHINGTON, June The House Commit
tee on the Judiciary has agreed to make the
kimmell quo TarrantO bill the special order
adverse report upon it. 1t is probable that
the committee will accompany the report by
a resolution declaring in effect, that the ques-
tion of the title of President Hayes has been
that this issue is therefore closed and beyond
the jurisdiction of the Forty-fifth or any sue
ceeding Congress.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
Gen. Dlck TayIOr's Reply to Grants
Denial,

NEW YORK, June Cen Dick Taylor
writes from Winchester, Va, June 3, to the
editor of New York paper, as follows:
'In your journal of the twentv-seventh ulti-
mo is published a chapter of history, where
in Gen. Grant pronOunGes fictitious an ac-
count OF a conference in the War Office, writ
ten by me for the January number of the
North American ReUjetr.
His language is: The whole story is a
fabrication, and whoever vOuched for it to
Gen. Taylor vOuched for a fiction
My, authority for the story is the late Gen.
in 1874 or 1875, and, though not told me in con-
tidence, it would not have been repeated but
for the following circumstances:
During the summer of 1876, at White Sui
phur Springs, Va, Gen. Joseph f: Johnston
gave me the identical story, upon the author
ity OF an officer on duty at that time in the
War Office at Washington. My publi-
cation in the North American ReUiew
excited some comment, and sent printed
slip containing it to Gen. Johnston, with a
note, asking him to correct any errors of
memory into which l might have fallen.
His reply was:
RICHMOND, January 9, 1875
"My Dear GenerdLYour note of the sixth
and the slip for my perusal just received
My recollection of the conference in the War
Office, between the President and Secretary of
War and Gen. Grant, agrees with yours as
published in the slip, except that in the latter
Grants indifference to 100000 deaths is less
terially however.
Very truly, yours, J. E. JOHNSTON
without at all entering into the question of
veracity raised by Gen. Grant against Gen
Halleck and the officers from whom Gen
Johnston had the same story, submit that
there was justification for the language en-
plOyed, viz: The above came to me well au-
thenticated, and l have no doubt of its cor
rectneSs. Il. TAYLOR.
Gen. Taylor JuStIfies His Account of the
War Office Conference.
NEW YORK, June "A dispatch from Win
chester last night says: Gen. Taylor does not
desire to enter into any question Of yeracity
He simply desires to show that he was justi-
fled by his authorities in his belief that such a
conference as was described in the North
American Reuiew did actually take place. In
advance of Gen. Grants denial, never a
shadow Of doubt crossed his mind as to its
accuracy.
retary Welles, never COrreSpOnded with him,
never CHANGED to see his article in the March
nImber of the Atlantic, nor had his attention
ever been called to the quotations published
in New York paper In connection with
Gen. Grants denial, he has simply read the
part appertaning to himself and as that
came marked, the letter Of Gen. Badeau WAS
overlooked. Gen. Taylors article for the
North American ReUielC mentioning the con-
ference, was written in October, 1877,
The Graphics Comment on Gen. Dick
TayIOrs statement.
NEW YORK, June THE Graphic referring
to Gen. Dick Taylors statement published
to-day, in which he says that Gen. Halleck
told him in New Orleans in 1874 or 1878, that
different to the loss Of 100000 men in the Vir-
ginia campaign, calls attention to the fact
that Gen Halleck died in Louisville in 1872, !
making Gen. Iaylors statement impossible.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
stenhens Sill Frirhtcned.

WASHINGTON, June THE National Re-
Pmbttcan Of this morning publishes the fol-
lowing interview with Hon. A. H. Stephens.
Have you seen the report in the star Of an
interview with Montgomery Blair ?"
Mr.. Stephens-"Yes."
What do you think of it ?"
Mr.. Stephens-"It discIOses Just what
thought from the beginning was the danger
1t shows very plainly what it will lead
to. | was perfectly satisfied from the
beginning that there were great frauds in
the electoral votes of Florida and Louisiana,
but as there was no act of Congress regulating
the mode of settling q disputed presidential
election, and as we seemed to be on the eve of
war, l thought the proposition for a high
commission was not only constitutional but
highly patriotic.
II being confined on a sick bed at the time.
gave that measure my cordial appreciation.
was greatly disappointed at the result, but a
large majority OF the people Of the United
States Tand the Democrats weTB fully t0fff-
mite to that mode Of settling the question.
TIN dght then that we ought to abide by it,
and So advised my friends in Congress.
ur ID them not to Obstruct the execution of
tho decision of the OmmissiOn by fillbuster-
ing to prevent the count.
"0f a bargain between Southern men and
President Hayes or any Of his friends | know
nothing, and never heard of any such thing
until a week afterward. Certainly no intima-
tlOn OF such thing was ever made by those
VINO conferred with me upon the subject"
MIR. Blair thinks that President Hayes will
be turned out of office. What do you think?'
Mr.. Stephens-'I cannot say, but | feel
quite sure that an overwhelming majority of
the Democratic party of the United States
had no such intention at the beginning of this
movement and | think Mr. Blairs sugges-
tions are exceedingly unwise, and hence my
great anxiety to have it expressly declared in
the investigation resolution that the inquiry
should not be made with any view to unseat
President Hayes or disturb the stability of
the government.
Il thought that without such limit the in
quiry would be disastrous to the business of
the country, as well as all our material inter
ests. | still think so, Mr.. BIair's opinion to
the contrary notwithstanding. Unwittingly
spark may be kindled which may start q
COnfiagratiOn that no man can arrest My
opinion nowis, that very large. majority Of
the Democrats Of the House are at this time
opposed to turning Hayes out and putting
Tilden in; still a great many of them may
change as they argue this question. Time can
alone disclose. A bill of the Senate commit
tee now before that body, regulating the fu-
ture disputed presidential elections should be
seriously considered"
What do you think of the prOpriety of the
House even now passing resolution en-
bracing the view you suggest"
Mr.. Stephens-'I think we'll Of it. The
sooner it i5 done the better"
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
A Resolutton 90 QuIer HAYES, Fears.

WASHINGTON, June lin case the Judicial
ry Committee does not report some resolu-
ton asserting the irrefragability of the Pres
ident's title, it is the intention of Mr. Young
to offer in the House a preamble and resolu-
ton, which latter will declare that 1t is not
the purpose of the proceedings now in pro-
gress to disturb the Chief Executive in the oc-
cupancy of that office nor in any way to i'm
pair public confidence in the wise and patriotic
policy he has recognized in respect to the
Southern States. 1t is believed this move
nent will command a majority of the Demo-
cratic votes in the House
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

the exclusion of questions concerning
GgyPt oh Lo9SRof e9oDt the no Holy o Land ssed snd
by the war, He said that all the powers had
accepted these reservations and that France
would not forget that other Christian races
besides Bulgaria required Europe's attention.
He further said that peace was almost GER
tain.
M. WaddingtOns remarks were enthtl-
siastically received, and an order of the day
expressing confidence in the government was
passed unanimously.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
THE CONGRESS.
significance Of Beacon. fleId,s Attendance

says: The announcement that Earl BeacOns-
field aud Lord Salisbury are both coming to
attend the congress is construed here as an
evidence Of anxiety on the part of England
to exert every means to secure the good Of
fees Of Germany. 1t is remarked that Earl
BeacOnstield mas not been out Of England for
many years, not even for holiday, and that
now both he and his most important minister
are coming to berlin in order to personally
use their influence IN pressing upon Prince
Bismarck the acceptance Of their views
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, June g. 1 a. m.-Indications
for Saturday: For the Gulf States, falling.
followed by rising barometer warmer, partly
cloudy or cloudy weather, rain areas and
south to west winds, veering in West Gulf to
cooler to nOrtherly
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-08
McMahOn's Statement of the Louisiana
Electoral Complications

WASHINGTON, June below is given a
statement, which is the opinion of Hon. J. A..
McMahOn, Of the Potter investigation COM
mittee as to the result of the Louisiana cleo
toral complications, as developed by Levisee's
testimony and comparison of the papers.
The constitution article Il, as amended re-
quires that the electors shall make distinct
lists of all persons voted for as President, aud
OF all persons voted for as Vice President
The law requires, section 139 of the Revised
Statutes, that electors shall seal up the certifi
Gates made by them, and certify upon each
that the lists of all the votes of such State
given for President, and all votes given for
Vice President shall be contained therein.
The genuine Kellogg certificate No. / did
not comply with the above constitutional re-
quirements; distinct lists were not made out,
but only one list; neither did this Kellogg
certificate comply with the law above named;
there was no certificate upon the envelope.
To cure these two defects, one constitutional
and one against the law, the new Kellogg
certificates were manufactured certificates
Nos. 3 and duplicate). These were in due
form OF law, but were forged They were laid
before the houses and referred to the Electo-
raj Commission, and embraced in the opinion
as,though genuine. The forgery of Levisees
signature appears in eight different places.