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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
EASTERN AFFAIRS.
REGARDING THE sITUATION-POsI-
TIONs OF CONTINENTAL POWERS.
The Movement Of Troops From India
England ms a Great Military Power
Possible English Acquisition of Egypt.


NEW YORK, May lf.-Ihe HeTGtd to-day
prlns!s SET OF ln1ervlews from st. fetersourg
DeaIiuR on tne great question OF peace or
wal. u appears that dermany and Italy are
uSutIal dHu AuSLrla Is sllenC aS opmnx
Ieno, NlRra, Sanguan ana Jomlm belleve
LII Ine congress.
Baron hamburger says that IL war Is neces-
SaTy hussia sa VIII nght.
LUru Loitus says tnat England Will remain
WnHI sne lS-Lne preponderatlng nation.
h9Hlna1la Mil i1 y pellcose.
- d4s 4e Hera.a says me persons interviewed
ti ar idltnose a eininfht n members 81 me dipio
tian Maeic .oqrps az stsfeterspurg with the addi-
Ion Ii, ~ sm9 Ggnsplcuous RUSSIAN statesmen
yumaIni ,,in anu hamburger, connected with the
A4sslAn MlnisIIy OF forelgn AHalrs.
AZ - sIA.us ouI very clear y ID tne interview
1Ia., ~ iar as tne treaty OF San oJeIano y an
1.lL 1E.uLLopea1 quesuoIl, ana NOT merely an Eng
aSn qutssLlon, ts ~ CneIe Is supstantlal unanimlty
g ainUng lhg Tip TlepfesehIaIives OF Ine conIlnental
HUWEE,s. NY E,,y aaey nase az tne same lnEerest u
as LIZ n.,set p.tatss M VI power tnaI Engiand
ias, s+,;a 5actpi onat TWO oI tnem, germany anu
hun;naa, u;, oelnk olose nelshpoIs VI hussia, anu
s.t.,g ntasg o.i1sa ooHGe.h.nous ~. oounaarles, nave
ssesIuonser InQiIves lor Jealousy Inan tne more
uisCamG aCa,lc sIatlons Oh MesIern Europe; But
farsnna 10 binh Plley Tyd wH 70 90 lhto the con-
ioTtnGe, ~, WI WHICH "a InsIailu M reJecIs.
1,ad,a, 10 ,, muu az on Ear9peau power, put as an
.nn pumeA CI,1e na Lug Is 30 jealous anu
t;.a leCaoit. 4 anG. 1ne recent oroer suInnaonihg
nas,se s,oSts ~ Ao 19ia W MaIa, ,or t1e
lsso E,r Va 'ue eApeo.eu MaI ~ anoGillcaIlon
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
THE CHARGES AGAINST SHERMAN.
The Evidence mt Hand to support Them
Mrs. Jencks and the sher man Letters.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The particular evil
denee on which John Sherman is indicted in
the resolution is a Photographic copy of his
letter to Weber and Anderson, the supervis-
Louisiana. This letter authorized them to
make out the protest against the results in
those parishes on which the returning board
threw out the Democratic votes. These men
at first hesitated. and it will be renemb bered
the delay caused an open and fragrant viola
tion of the law on the part of the returning
board in receiving the protests. Mrs. Jencks,
friend of Mrs. Weber, was here in january
with this letter to make terms with Secretary
Sherman. She disposed of the original to
him, but first had it photographed, and this
copy is the one that has fallen into the enc
mY'S hands.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
Charles Francis Adams on the Potter
Resolution and the Republican Fill
busters.

New YORK. May IA Boston special
says: In the course of an interview with
Charles Francis Adams on the present dead
lock in the House of Representatives over the
passage of Potters resolution, the distin-
guished statesman said: "If / were in Con-
gress at the present time and a member Of
the Republican party, | would most I'M
fraud that might be charged against mem
bers of the party. If there are Republicans
who have been guilty of completely in the
frauds-that We're certainly committed in
order to seat Mr. Hayes in the presidential
chair, their conduct should be investigated,
and II they are proven guilty they should be
expelled from the party.
This idea Of trying to screen Hayes and
those of his immediate friends who have been
charged with fraud will only inj9re the great
mass of Republicans, while it will prove bene-
ficial to only few of the suspected ones. 1t
is certainly suicidal, and will give the Demo-
cratic party greater opportunity to achieve
a grand success in the next election
$50 far as Mr.. Hayes is concerned, no reso-
luton or measure that Congress could enact
at the present time can serve to invalidate his
claim, and the Republicans are only iniuring
their cause, in my opinion, by defending him
so zealously. The Electoral Commission, /
have always contended, was great mistake !;
a national calamity; deplorable error.
Previous to the sitting of the Electoral
Commission the country entertained high
opinion Of the judges of the Supreme Court,
and their decisions were regarded favorably
and with respect; but since that time the
people have lost confidence in the genuine
ness OF the integrity of several of their num-
ber and the influence of that tribunal has
been destroyed in a measure. 1t was a mis-
take to introduce politics into such tri-
buDal -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
TURKISH VIEWS ON THE RUSSIAN AID.
VANCE ON CONsTANTlNOFLE.
A Plot to Dethrone the sultan.

LONDON, May IA dispatch from Con-
stantinople reports that the concentration of
Russian troops and their advance towards
that city daily goes on. The language of the
Russian Minister to the Sultan also daily
grows more imperative. He is said to be in
Sisting now that the Porte should break off
with England at once. The excitement
among the populace of Constantinople is in
creasing, and it was from that city that the
rumor reached the Cologne Gazette Of plot
to dethrone the Sultan and to set up a Turk
ish Republic with Midhat Pasha as Pres-
dent. The report is not believed to have any
foundation, as intimated yesterday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
THE COTTON STRIKE IN SCOTLAND.
Desperate Conflict Between Rioters
and the POlice-Many wounded in
the Anray-HOrrihle Scenes

| LONDON May 1.-THE cotton strike has
reached Glasgow. One thousand operatives
employed in the Robertson mill at Greenhead
| have struck.
| Pourparlers were going on between the
masters and men in Lancashire, but this
hopeful view OF affairs was soon dissipated
by the intelligence that these negotiations
had entirely failed and that rioting had re-
| ters refused to make the concessions de-
manded by the men, Private advices re-
ceived here say the masters are convinced
that the men are inspired and guided by pro-
| fessioDal agitators, who have political mo-
tives OF their own to advance.
The scene at Accrington, five miles from
Blackburn, last night when the rioters at
tackled one OF the mills, was horrible. The
control, but when the owner and his friends,
who had entrenched themselves in the mill to
defend it, fired upon the assailants, wounding
many Of them, they retreated, carrying off
their wounded The rioters are suffering
from the want of food, but they are to-day
supplying their wants by visiting houses in
| the suburbs of Blackburn and the neighboring
towns and demanding food. They insist on
taking what they want, and totally wreck
| houses ii refused.
Upon learning the decision of the masters
at their meeting to-day the rioters at once re-
sumed the offensive, and attacked and burnt
Whitakers mill, at Blackburn the mill and
groke at Wardenton, and the cotton mills at
Washington.
Ri0ting Renewed at burn-Failure
| Of the COmprOmfse-MilIs Burned.
| LONDON, May ia dispatch just received
from Blackburn says the masters at their
meeting to-day decided to maintain their
terms in full. The mob thereupon resumed
their rioting, and have burned Whitakers S
mill. The strikers have resorted to system
of blackmailng in the suburbs. The cotton
mills Of Messrs. Grove & Warburton, at
Washington, have been burned by the mob,
and other acts of violence committed
meeting Of the masters was held at Man
chester to-day but the result has decreased
the hopes of any immediate settlement, they
refusing to consider any proposition from the
strikers.
strike Threatened at Oldham-Lanca-
| shire Quieter.
LONDON, May 1.-THE cotton operatives at
Oldham have resolved to strike against the
reduction OF per cent in wages. The Ian
cashire district Is quieter to-day, pending Ne
gotiations for a acompromise.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
Tilden's Hand-shermans Defance-Re-
publican IntentiOns-The Herald 3 Pre-
dlCttOn.

New YORK, May 1.-THE Heratds Wash
ington special says: The hidden hand of Mr..
Tilden appears over the Potter resolution.
Sherman defies the Democrats to do their
worst. The Republicans intend to defeat the
investigation, and counsel among the Demo-
Gratis Is divided. There Is alleged alarm
throughout the country and talk Of Demo-
cratic detection.
The Herald says "If the Potter resolution,
as it now stands, should pass it's revolution
ary purpose would be fully unmasked, and
an alarmed and indignant country would
come to the rescue
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
The Syndicate Call for the Balance of the
-Four and n Half Per Gents

New YORK, May 1.-THE Syndicate have
the $50, 100000 ~ per cent bonds covered by
its contract with the Secretary of the Treas
ury. Options for October, November and De-
cember are thus anticipated. A large part of
the S15,oO0,0oO will be sold abroad 1t is
the question Of entering into contract with
Secretary Sherman for S50,OOO,o0o per cent
bonds, with the option of taking Si5,O00,OOO
more, but members Of the Syndicate are ret
icent on the subject
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
The Russians Closing In On COnstanti-
NOBLE.

LONDON, May IA dispatch from Con-
stantinople says: The Russians continue
massing their forces from all directions In the
vicinity of, and are daily drawing nearer to,
the Turkish capital They are also constantly
pressing upon the Porte to insist upon Eng
lands withdrawing her fleet from the Sea of
Marmora. All advices received indicate that
increasing.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
Another Vessel sold TO the Russians,

NEW YORK, May 17.-It is reported that
Com. Gamers Mohawk has been bought by
the Russians, and is to be a raksh privateer
on the high seas. Orders have been given
that she be overhaulsd and painted and fitted
with crew. Orders have also been given to
and she Is to be placed on the dry dock next
week and cleaned.
Notwithstanding the accident by which
Commodore Garner, his wife, Frost Thorne
and Miss Hunter lost their lives, the Mohawk
ts considered to be very seaworthy yacht.
She Is fitted up in costly style, with saloons,
staterooms, etc, on a larger scale than the
old packet ship Of thirty years ago. The re-
tention OF her enormous masts and canvas,
is indicative Of her being used for war pur-
poses. 1t may be remembered that the Mo-
hawks steam launch was sold to the Grand
Duke Alexis when the Russian fleet was in
this harbOr
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
Meeting of the Tammany General Com
mittee-Tilden To BE Laid On the
Shelf.

;. NEW YORK, May 1.-THE Tammany Hall
Clinton presiding Senator T. G. Eccesine
made an address, in which he said at the last
presidential election the Democratic party
went in under the banner of a man who had
not and did not deserve to have the confidence
OF the people.
The causes Of Hayes being President are
first corrupt practices of Republican leaders
and second, want OF stamina in the candidate
who, being elected, had not pluck enough to
take that given him by the people. Republi-
now touring in Europe. He Is bold, vigorous
and determined, and sticks to his friends. To
beat him the Democrats must name man OF
like qualities, and not crafty the ambition of
any man; we want no galvanized mummy
llaughterl and won't have any such.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
The True story Of the Bennett.May Duel

New YORK, May 1.-THE chronicle of the
Bennett-M May duel, as it was presented to the
public from day to day in the newspapers In
January last, when the quarrel between these
two gentlemen was the leading theme of dis
cussion in New York society, was imperfect
The true story of the duel is now for the first
time made public. Five persons were pres
ent at the duel; the two principals, two sec
onds and DR.. Phelps, a surgeon, who acted
for both parties.
The latter, In familiar conversation In
February last, on the evening previous to Mr.
Wilkes departure for Havana, said the party
took their places as the word was given to
fire. The direction was to fire at the word
fire, and not after the word three. Almost
instantly upon the word Mr.. May fired; one
two, three followed, and Mr.. Bennett who
pulled at his trigger, and, evidently with the
best will in the world, did not succeed in
getting his weapon off. He was baffled by the
hardness, or rather stiffness of the lock.
His second at once interposed, and claimed
that as Bennett had suffered his risk and dis
advantage through no fault of his own, he
was entitled to a return shot at Mr.. May.
The claim being according to rule, was of
course allowed, and May took his place
empty-handed before Benefits pistol. Ben
nett then fired in the air. and Mays life was
saved.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
SOUTH AMERICAN NOTES
COLON RIA.
Visitors for the Paris ExpOsitiOn-ScrOf-
fOrd'A Release.

PANAMA, May 6.-The French steamer
Amerique sailed from Colon for France on the
first instant, with over 100 passengers for
the great Paris Exposition.
An official note received from the national
government in Bogoto regarding the case
Of Scrofford, the extradited prisoner, who
was released by order of the State govern
ment on the Isthmus, when on has way from
tion Of the President ordering Scroffords re-
lease, as being In conformity with the pre-
cepts of the constitution OF the republic and
the principles Of international law.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
Against the Socialists.

y VIII nronose sane mhch th the
Socialists will take the shape of a very severe
limitation of the right of free expression in
the press. Prince Bismarck has stated that
socialism is an international disease, and
should be stamped out by international action,
as the cattle plague was suppressed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
Lord John Russell Better.

LONDON, May 1.-THE announcement of
the death of Lord John Russell in the news
papers this evening was premature On the
contrary he is slightly better, although nc
hopes are held that he will recover
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
Ann Arb0r's New RailrOad-Excitemen
in fhe Town

Ann ARBoR, Mich, May 1.-THE track
layers on the Toledo and Ann Arbor Railroad
reached here yesterday. The citizens turned
out en- masse to meet them. The city was
decorated, speeches made, and the railroad
men, about 200 in number, given public din
ner at the Opera House.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
Brutal Trea atment of Cenv1cts.

JOLIET, III, May 1.-THE Investigation
Seed continues, and revelations have been
made of the most brutal modes OF punish
ment in the penitentiary, such as whipping
with soaked straps, gagging, stretching on
doors for several days, standing in irons night
and day, ETC.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
RumOrs That SchOuvalOf7s Mission Has
Proved successful.

LONDON, May 1.-THE London stock mar
ket Is firmer to-day and both consols and
Russian securities are rising in price on the
viii leave St. Petersburg @ for % this ety today
or tomorrow with favorable result to his
mission.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
G. f. Adams-He sympathiZes With Rus.
sia, But Thinks There VIII He No war.

New YORK, May IA Boston special re-
ports Charles Francis Adams as sympathiz-
ing with Russia, and saying that in the event
of war breaking out between England and
Russia, II think that the other European
powers will preserve neutral state, and per-
init them to fight it out. There is certainly
no nation In Europe that has right to inter-
fere. England has the best and strongest
navy, but that will prove of little value
against Russia who has no commercial inter-
ests on the seas, or at least comparatively
little.
"There are very few Russian ports that the
English can attack with their 74-gun Ships
I see that it is said besides, that Bismarck
and Gortschakoff are determined to close
the Baltic to the British fleet. In that event,
England's navy will prove powerless, unless
one of her rowing men-of-war can overhaul a
Russian vessel and capture her on high seas.
The only practical way England can go to
work successfully, is to throw 10000 Of her
reserves into Turkey, and join with the Otto
man troops to reopen the Roumelian cam
paign. But / do not believe, really, that
England will go to war;
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
The Michigan state Medical society.

LANSING, April 1.-THE State Medical So
ciety closed its session last evening" which
was largely attended and highly important.
The proposed change of the constitution of the
society, after a warm debate, was defeated.
The change was in regard to membership, as
follows: No person shall be admitted to
membership who practices or processes to
practice in accordance with any so-called
pathy or sectarian school, who has recently
graduated from medical school, whose pro-
fessors teach or assist in teaching those who
propose to graduate in or practice irregular
medicine: The resolution was defeated by AZ
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
A New England strike.

BENNINGTON, Vt, May 17-The woolen
mills have stopped in consequence of a strike
OF one class OF workmen. Their places will
De supplied IN few days and work re-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
Balkan Passes Held by the Insurgents.

LONDON, May 17.-According to the Vein
En- Tdgblatt the passes reported to have been
taken by the insurgents are the Derbend Bal
kan and Trajan's Gate. All attempts to dis
lodge them have been unsuccessful
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
The CImbrIa Not Intended as a PrIyateer.

NEW YORK, May IA Newburyport,
Mass. special reports Caleb Cushing as say
ing that there is reason to believe that the
Cimbria is not intended as privateer. seeing
that Russia was party to the declarations
of the Congress of Paris which bound all par
ties, in case OF any future war, not to authorize
privateers, to which declaration, it is to be
remembered, the United States and Spain re-
fused to consent, Notwithstanding the pres
sure brought to bear upon them by Great
Britain, France and the other powers repre-
sented in that congress.
That is to say, according to all present ap-
pearances. the Cimbria is innocent Of any act
Incompatible with the friendly relations ex-
isting, either between the United States and
Russia, or the United States and Great
Britain. Neither the Cimbria as ship, nor
Capt Badenhausen, nor any Of the Russian
officers on board the Cimbria, have thus far
brought themselves within the purview of
the penal provisions Of any act OF Congress.
In the next place, nothing appears to show
that the Russian government intends, by
agency Of the Cimbria, to perform any act in
violation of neutrality, whether tested by gen.
eral law or by the acts of Congress.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18

Montgomery & Co. hold their regular weekly
anctlOn sale OF horses, mules and carriages at
Monfgomery's Tattersalls, 10 Baronne street,
this day. at II O'Clock.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
Movements of Russian Omcers-NO De.
velOpmentS.

New YORK, May 1z.-There are no further
developments OF an interesting nature re-
lating to any movements of Russian officers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
NEW ORLEANS, SATURDAY, 49,

closed and fight it out on the line they have
started on till the Republicans weaken, or till
they are sold out by their own side.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18

well-timed and judieious concession to tha
popular demand for reduced rates has added
very greatly TO the former excellent popul arity
OF the Colonnade Hotel Philadelphia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
The Dead Lock Ended-POtter's ResOIu.
ton AdOpted at Last.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Potter's preamble
and resolution have Just been adopted, the
Morse and Mills In order to obtain quo
rum, the Speaker had to vote.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
A More PeacefuI Aspect In Europe They

LONDON, May 17.-Dispatches from st. Pc
tersburQ speak with increased confidence OF
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
The C1mbria-A Move Expected shortl,

SOUTHWEST HARBOR, Me-, May 1.-THE
officers and men are now retained on board
the Cimbria, and a move is expected shortly
1t is reported that a fast British war steamer
is on the lookout and the English detectives
on the alert.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
Meeting Of the seciall.1ic.Labor Part,

New YORK, May 7.-DeIegates from each
section of the Standardization party, inc4ud-
ing representatives from Brooklyn, Albany,
the State met last night. The meeting was
called for the purpose of considering plan of
organization by both sections, and in refer
ence to the political campaign. The hall was
crowded with members of the Communist, or
Socialistic-L party. After the adjourn
ment OF the meeting prominent member of
the Communist party declared that the pub
lished statements that they were drilling in
this city were utterly without foundation
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
The Porte VIII Allow No Increase of the
British Fleet.

LONDON, May 1.-THE Standard says t
Porte will allow no further addition to t
British fleet at Ismid. An exchange of shi
will be permitted, however
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
Russia VIII strike n RIow.

LONDON, May 17-Further corroboration is
afforded of the determination of Russia to
speedily strike blow
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18
The Reason Why Of Elizabeth's Comics.
sIgu

New YORK, May 1.-THE iSun says Mrs.
Elizabeth Tiltons confession did not cause so
much talk among the members of Plymouth
Church as the latest phases of the scandal
have done. 1t was known Wednesday to a
few members Of the church that the question
of retaining Mrs. Tilton and Mrs. Morse upon
the church rolls must be decided one way or
the other at once. A letter from member Of
the church demanded immediate action, but
a few months time was asked, and the rea-
son why the brethren desire delay is believed
to be information Of Importance that they
have lately received, and delay of four or
five months may result in giving to Plymouth
of Mrs Tiltons condition when she wrote the
confession. This is what the examining COM
mittee will wait for now. They believe that
within the next three months Mrs. Tiltons
Tilton will be made manifest, and that an In
FAINT will be the pledge of restored love be-
tween the two.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18

Moet 4 Ohandon Is cooling and refreshing.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-18

the general belief that Count Schouvaloff has
persuaded the Gar to agree to the most es-
sential Of Englands demands, and the more
sanguine affect to believe that the meeting Of
the congress is now certain and that peace
will be preserved, but there Is suspicion
that this favorable news is delusve