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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
Executive Sessions of the Senate-TrOubIe
over the Monetary Conference Conn
KalaaHNneFS

WASHINGTON, June 19.-The Senate had
several executive sessions to-day. The first
one lasted over three hours, considerable dis.
cussion being had over the nomination Of
Samuel G. Reid, nominated for the United
States marshalship of Alabama. The nomi-
nation had been reported upon adversely sew
eral times. Some time age, it was recon-
mended to the committee and again reported
unfayorably. To-day the nomination was re-
jected by a vote OF 20 nays to % yeas, Senator
Spencer being the principal opponent to the
nominee.
The nominations of L. S. Phelps and Josiah
Dent for Commissioners of the District of Co
lumbia, were debated at some length and con.
siderable opposition was manifested. 1t was
finally suggested that some trouble might
ensue Ii the nominees were not confirmed
through the inability of the President to
nominate new men within the time prescribed
In the act, which thereby might become inop-
erative, and the nominations were tlereupon
confirmed by a UiUG 0oce vote.
The most important debate took place upon
the nominations OF Rueben FentOn, VIM. s.
GToesbeck and Francis P. Walker, nominated
as commissioners to the International None
stary Conference. The advocates of the re-
monetization Of silver contested Mr.. Fenton's
nomination, upon the ground that at least
two members of the com mission ought to
represent the views of the Senate with regard
TO creating the commission, and it was decid-
ed to request the President to send In another
nomination in place Of Mr.. Fenton.
Some eslight objection was also made to Mr.
Walker, who, 1t was said, was not sufficiently
pronounced In favor Of double standard. No
definite action was, however, taken. The
nomination Of Mr.. Groesbeck was confirmed
at once.
At the second executive session the Presi-
dent not having sent in a new nomination in
place OF Mr.. Fenton, the Senate rejected the
latter and confirmed that of Mr.. Walker.
Later In the evening the President sent to
the Senate the nomination of Chas. B. Law
tn nf mic
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
CUsTOM.HOUsE NOTES.

| United States District Attorney Leonard II
expected to arrive here on Saturday.
| Gen. Anderson deputy left for Washing
ton last night to answer the inquiries to Be
propounded by the Potter committee.
There was gathering of the Custom House
chiefs yesterday before the departure Of Gen
Anderson for Washington.
Mr.. Michael Frank drops note to the DEM
OCRAT stating that he is not the nj Franz
stated to be one of the sureties on the bond Of
Internal Revenue Collector Morris Marks.
The deposits at the United States sub-treas-
ury yesterday aggregated S24,417 13. as fol-
lows: Customs (cHin) $1096, internal revenue
$.024, PostOfflee $2400, account five per cent
(national banks) $4,000.
1t was rumored about the Custorn-Ho
last evening that Tomanderson had taken
Win MIN two large Saratoga trunks, filled
with documents to "substantuate'' ~ Jiman-
derson's testimony before the Potter COM
mittee.
The following order was on yesterday en-
tered upon the minutes of the United States
Circuit Court: "On motion of Geo S. Lacey,
Esq, 1t is ordered that Albert Fl. Leonard be
admltted as an attorney, counsellor at law.
and proctor OF United States Courts Of this
district on taking the oath prescribed bv law.
1t is further ordered that his commission M
United States Attorney for this district be
spread upon the minutes when received"
Under an act OF Congress approved March
9, 1878, the surviving officers and men, as well
as the widows Of officers or men who fought
in the war with Great Britain In 1912, are en-
titled to a pension Of So per month. even
though those officers or men did not serve
longer than fourteen days. Pension Agent
McMtllen has already received quite num-
Der of these claims, which will be paid after
the end OF this fiscal year-June 30-and NOT
before, as the appropriation cannot be drawn
upon until that date
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
RADICAL STRATEGY.
A SAVAGE ATTACK TO BE MADE UPON
BURKE.
Personal Spite Worked over Inte Pre-
tended HistoFy, With A View to Dis
creditLpE His Testimony Befere the
Potter Committee.
Especial to the Democrat


WAsHT NaToE, June l9--The clique OF
Radical correspondents herehave prepared a
sort OF circular which will be published stimuli
taneor sly In the papers they represent as soon
as Blu rke appears here as a witness In the In
vestit cation.
1t purports to be the history Of Burke's life
and political record, and represents him In a
hg' Mt compared with which Capt. Kidd or
vi aude Duval would appear to be ministers
of the gospel, If not saints in calendar.
won't attempt to give even sketch of it,
suffice it to say, that Burke must prepare
himself for o very warm reception by the
Radical press as soon as he appears in the
Iole of witness.
The circular was prepared from the stuff
worked up by Gibson, of the New York Sun,
last fall which was published some time In
September last. Gibson, who has
PERSONAL GRUDGE AGAINST BURKE,
turned the matter over to Curtis, of the
Chicago Inter Ocean, who has distributed
soopies Of 1t around among his Radical con-
reres.
They will not consent to the publication Of
the matter In full at present, reserving the
same until Burke is put on the witness stand
by the Potter investigating committee, thus
hoping to break down the force Of his evi-
dence, which they evidently dread exceeding
ly. BUELL.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20

Austin Zumbunsen, a merchant of Bis
marck, Dakota Territory, about three weeks
age, CHANGED to come upon herd OF buffaloes
while riding near the town where he lives.
The herd contained ia full-grown animals
and sixty calves, and as Zumbunsen was a
very cute man he managed to secure every
animal in the lot by building fire behind
them, which SO frightened them that they
ran into pass with only one outlet. He
built fires along the mouth of the outlet, and.
heaping enough fuel ON them to keep them
burning for hours, he rode to the town and
hired thirty men to build strong fence az
the hole, thus keeping them in an fnclosure,
de has slaughtered great many, but there
the managers of menageries and others who
desire animals of this class.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
Rurchard's RIunder.
[Chieago Times]

WASHINGTON, June 15-In the rush and
hurry OF the closing days of Congress there
Of Mr. Burchard on yesterday. The Republi-
cans are damning him up hill and down. They
say he has taken away their only political
capital for the coming campaign by putting
the majority OF the Democrats on record as
against the question OF revolution. The DEM
ocrats are all very much gratified that Mr..
Burchard gave them the opportunity of going
on record without their acknowledging that
the cry of revolution raised throughout the
country had any influence on them. They
did not desire to introduce resolution as a
means Of defense, but we're very glad to vote
for one when introduced by Republican.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
combinations and ReJectrons.

ecutive session to-day confirmed the follow.
ing nominations: Commissioner of the Dis.
trict of Columbia, Seth l.. Phelps, for the
term of two years from July /, 1878, and
Josiah Dent, for the term of one year from
July /, 1878.
John Howe to be Indian agent for the West
eTn Shoshone Agency, Nevada.
w. 8. Grosbeck and Francis A. Walker to
be United States Commissioners to the Inter-
national Conference and rejected the nomi-
nation Of Reuben Il. Fenton as such commits
sioner.
Woodbury. Fl. Pallys, of New York, as Uni
ted States Consul at Barbados, was also
confirmed.
The Senate, In executive session, rejected
the nominations of Samuel G. Reid, OF Ala
bama, to be United States Marshal for the
middle and southern districts of Alabama,
and Thos. Cummings to be Postmaster at
Hackensack, N. J.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
Labor Troubles - Attempted Wholesale
Murder.

WHEELING, W. Va, June ia horrible
case of an attempt at wholesale slaughter has
Just been discovered. The Monitor Tug and
Lumber Company have barge at their yard
which they have been repairing. 1t was held
blocks. During the night some one cut these
ropes In place where they were covered and
only the blocks kept the barge in It's place.
1t had been determined to raise the barge
with jack screws this morning, but it was
been found necessary, at least dozen men
would, In all probability, have been killed.
It Is thought by the company that the cut
ting. was done by some men whose wages
had been reduced, and who have been talking
ugly for some time. Detectives are at work
on the case. This is the first display Of any
thing like labor troubles in this city this
summer,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
Mrs. surratt-IntervIew with Ben PItmau.

CINCINNATI, June 19.-Ben Pitman, the
we'll known photographer of this city, was
interviewed yesterday as to his personal
knowledge concerning the trial and execution
OF Mrs. Surratt for the assassination Of Abra-
ham Lincoln. His attention was first called
to the statement Of John T. Ford, theatrical
manager, relative to the innocence of Mrs
Surratt, and in answer to questions Pitman
communicated the following Information:
he said that he was the official reporter for
the. United States government in the assassi-
nation trial, the Sons Of Liberty Investiga-
ton and the Congressional inquiries into the
New Orleans and Memphis riots, and subse-
quently of the ku-klux trials, all of which
gave him peculiar insight into the unwrit-
ten history of those momentOus events.
Il have no doubt" said Pitman, "of the
correctness of Ford's statement of Mrs. Sur
rats innocence. The grave blunders which
grew out OF the assassination trial, are due to
the theory Mr.. Stanton entertained, that
Booth was an active instrument In the great
conspiracy, the dictatory power of which was
the rebel government"
Mrs. Surratt was charged with complicitv.
OF which she was entirely ignorant, and poor
Spangler was sent to the Dry Tortugas, be-
cause q long rope was found in his carpet
sack, with which it was supposed that Lin
coin was to be bound, when in fact no other
use was to be made of it than the catching of
crabs Spangler had simply borrowed the rope
from Ford's Theatre for that purpose.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
TROUBLED EUROPE.
THE EMPEROR WILLIAM WILL Die
PROBABLE ADJOURNMENT OF
THE CONGRESS.
Movement Of Russian Troops II ustr1s
strRining Every Nerve In WarlIke
pPeDnFRtIOnR,

MVvCAAsChb NJ kAuSSlMM AEWUPs- - WStEIA
strRining Every Nerve In Warllke
Preparations.
PARIS, June 19.--Private information from
Berlin shows a diminution of the sanguine
hopes entertained two days since A letter
from an important source says, The EN-
peror will die Modelling will live to be
killed. In the excitement attending the de-
cease OF the Emperor, which may take place
at any moment, the work of the congress will
be neglected, and probably an adjournment
will take place for an indefinite length Of
time.
Meanwhile, Austria strains every nerve in
warlike preparations. She conducts herself
as If she knew that the congress would dis
perse with the general cry ITO arms" On
the other hand Russia moves her troops
hither ald thither, but always to better STRAIT
egie positions and nearer to Constantinople.
The death of the Emperor William would
Immediately cause the gravest complications
In the domestic and foreign relations of Ger
many, and it is more than questionable
whether the "Dneikaiser-bund" can be perpe-
tuated with new emperor on the throne.
Other advices represent the Emperor as
suffering greatly and that his condition ex-
cites much anxiety.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
Poisoned d by Drinking MILK.

PITTsToN, Pa, June 19-The family OF Geo.
Judge, member of the Legislature from the
Seventh Assembly District, who were poi
soned yesterday by drinking fresh milk from
a mich COW, and whose lives were only saved
by promptly administered antfdotes, are all
nineteen, had several convuIsions, after which
she relapsed into state of insensibility. She
now shows signs Of recovery. Thirty persons
all told were affected by it, many Of them
being seized with violent vomiting. The
number now under care of the several physi-
clans Is eight, all of whom are convalescing,
The doctors pronounced it case of animal
poisoning and on examination of the cows
udder, it was found that it had been bitten BY
a snake ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
HOSTILE BANNOCKS.
THEIR GRIEvANCEs-DRIVE TO WAR
BY THE GOVERNMENT.
Position and Numbers of the Indians
Estimated strength Of tsae United
States FOpces-AHtttns RuIn


states FOrces-sittlng BuIl.
OMAHA, Neb, June 19.-Gen Crook left for
Chicago last night for consultation with Gen.
Sheridan on the Bannock troubles. He Crook
makes 1t no secret that he considers the sit
uatlon growing more serious every day.
Telegrams from Fort Hall state that the
ShoShone band has returned to their reserva-
ton, but the latest information leads to the
belief that the Malheur Indians, Shoshones
and Hicketats, of Columbia river, will shortly
join IN the insurrection, making from 1000 to
1900 hostiles among the lava beds, mountains
and canonS, to 5000 men on the plains.
At present not more than 1900 soldiers,
800 from the command Of Gen. Howard, 500
from the Department Of the Pacific and Ari-
zona and 200 from Gen. Crooks department,
can be used Crook has been obliged to use
twenty one companies to protect the Black
Hills and Fort Mckinney regions, stripping
the department of all its available men and
transportation.
The Bannocks hold positions in an elevated
country, commanding section full OF
chances for ambuscades, and over which
thousands OF cattle are roaming, affOrding
supplies indefinitely.
The situation is more serious than 1t has
been for years. Crook says that the govern
ment has driven the Bannocks to war and to
fight for their lives. He held council with
the Bannocks and found them not half sup
piled and starving. He telegraphed to the
agent for supplies, and received for an an
SWeT. NO appropriation. he found that
DuIIal0 and game were gone.
The Bannock chiefs said that they had been
allies OF the whites in the recent war against
the hostiles and had furnished Gen. Crook
with scouts in his campaigns against the
Piutes and Sioux. In return for these services
they begged Gen. Crook to help them, but he
had found he could do nothing.
message from Gen. Bradley's command
IN the Black Hills says that the rumors of
iN dndlan raids from the British possessions are
there are others who claim that we are sure
to meet Sitting Bull.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
ON ROBEsO ~'s TRAIL.
A Witness WhO Says He Sent a Thousand
Dollars 60 the Secretary's Partner.
IN, Y. World

WASHINGTON, June 15.-The House Naval
Committee has come nearer to detection of
recently taken than ever before. 1t is In evi-
dence that contracts for dredging company
in Philadelphia, by which the government
was extensively swindled, were given out BY
Robson through the Cattells These con-
tracts amounted to several hundred thousand
dollars, and the contractors paid the Cattells
$4,000 or $4,000 for getting the Contracts.
One Of the officers Of the dredging company
testified that at the request of the Cattelis he
sent $1,000 check to A. c. Scovel, OF Camden,
receiving it, but the evidence is very strong
that 1t was sent to him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
GER MANY.
GOrtschakOfrs Difficulty with Blsmarck's
DOG.

LONDON, June 19.-The following account
OF the attack upon Prince Gortscha-
kof by Prince Bismarcks dog has
been received here. Since the attempt upon
the Emperor's life by Modelling the nervous
ness under which Bismarck has long been
suffering has violently increased. The Prince,
when thus suffering, controls his temper with
difficulty. When contradicted by the obsti-
nate refusal OF his interlocutor to be convinced
by his arguments, or to yield to his sugges-
tlons, his voice rises and he stamps his feet
Something of this kind occurred during the
Interview with Prince Gortschakoff, and the
dog mistaking the distemper of his master
for anger, sprung suddenly at the coat of the
Russian diplomatist. Happily Bismarck was
as quick as the dog, and had seized and
thrown him aside before he had fastened his
teeth in the person of his foe. Among certain
classes In Berlin this unpleasant incident is
spoken OF as an omen. The dogs instinct did
not deceive him, they say; Gortschakoff is
plotting mischief against the Chancellor, and
the dog saw 1t In his eyes.
Restless Night for the Emperor.
BERLIN, June 19.-The Emperor William
passed a restless night, and is not so COM
portable this morning. His helplessness irri-
tates him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
More Russian OfHlcers.

NEW YORK, June 19.-Seven more Russian
ott1cers from the Cimbria arrived last night
at the Westminster Hotel Before putting
their names on the register one of them called
Manager Reilly aside and asked him in con-
talre trouble here do not us find p
Reilly assured him that his chances for es-
cape there were Just about the same as any
where In New York, as the reporters were
everywhere.
"Ah, we'll" replied the Russian with sigh,
Not one of us shall know word OF Eng
1iah - =
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
FEDERAL ASSESSMENTS
THE REPUBLICAN CONGREssTONaT,
COMMITTEE MAKE A DEwAND.

And Want the Office-HOlders To Fork.
Over Literally.
For some days the telegraph has referred
indirectly to the fact that the national Re.
publican Congressional or campaign commits
tee had issued its circular calling upon all
Federal Office holders for funds, or virtually
making an assessment upon them for cam
paign purposes, and this in direct violation OF
HAYES CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
OF course il such an assessment was made
the Louisiana officials would not be left out In
the cold, and with view of ascertaining lust
how the document read, If any had been re-
ceived, DEMOCRAT reporter yesterday circu-
lated himself about the Custom House sone-
what, turning up, as result of his labors, the
following circular, which was addressed to
one Of the Federal officials. 1t will be OBJ
served that the committee make an earnest
appeal for cash. The document is as follows
Eug. Hale, Chairman. Geo. e. Gorham. sec'y.
EXECUTIVE COMMIT HEADQUARTERS
TEE:
Hon. W, B. Allison, of the
Hon. 8. w. Dorsey,
Hon. b, K. Bruce. REPUBLICAN C0NGREssroN-
Hon. II. T. Page, AL CoMMITTEE
Hon. Chas Foster,
Hon. J. M. Campbell 1873
Hon, jay A. Hubbell
Hon. Dhas; Il; Joyce, 1919 r street, Northwest.
Hon. FRANK Hiscock Washington, D. O.
WASHINGTON. May 27, 1878.
Str-This committee, charged with laborfnQ
for the success of the Republican cause In the
coming campaign for the eelection of members
OF Congress, call with confidence upon y0JI
as Republican, for such a. contribution In
money as you may feel willing to make. The
committee deem it proper, in thus appealing
to Republieans generally, to inform those
who happen to be in Federal employ that there
will be no objection in any official Quarter to
such voluntary contribution.
The Importance of the pending struggle
cannot easily be exaggerated. That the Sem
ate i5 to be Democratic after the fourth Of
March, 1879, is very nearly a certainty. In
view OF this, the election Of Democratic
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
would preclpitate upon the country dangerous
agitations, which would inevitably add to-
present distresses. Foremost among their
schemes the opposition already announce their
intention to attempt the revolutionary expuI-
sion OF the President from his office.
II, by the presentation Of three candidates
for the Presidency in 1880, the people should
fail to choose, the House must lect-each.
State delegation casting one vote.
From what 1s now known, and with the
growing dissensions in the camp OF the
enemy, the committee have good reason to-
enter upon their work with courage.
Please make prompt and favorable re-
sponse to this letter, and remit at once by
draft or postal money order to Sidney IT
Austin, Esq, Treasurer, etc, German-Arneri-
can National Bank, Washington, D, G.
BY order OF the committee,
GEO. @. GORHAM, Seeretarv
1t will be observed that the COMMITTEES
notify the office holders that "there will be-
no objections in any official quarter 10 such
voluntary contributions"
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NEWPORT, R. l., June 19.-The Friends met
in joint session yesterday. The first matter
claiming attention was the condition of the
Western Indians. The report thereon was fa-
vorably received, and the sentiment of the
meeting was to push forward the work
among the Indians, and found permanent So
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
weAGO7s Park Races

BOSTON, June 19.-This was the opening
day Of the June trotting meeting at Beacon
Park. The weather was pleasant and there
was large attendance. The first race was
for horses that have never beaten three min
utes, for purse Of $6G0, six starters and was
Robert Bonner third Time-2 27, 2:3O, 2:31,
2 :33.
The second race was for the 2 21 class, and
had i've starters; won by Banquo in three
straight heats, Commonwealth second, Pow
ers third. Time-2 20, 2:241%, 2243l.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
Deadlock ON The undry Clvll Bm.

WASHINGTON, June 19-The conference
committee on the sundry civil appropriation
bill were In session all night up to 6 o'clock
this morning, and re-assembled at II o'clock.
The entire bill was gone through WITH but no
action was taken upon any OF the contested
ence is authority for the statement that there
is large number OF items upon which a
protracted discussion is likely to ensue, and
that there appears to be but little ground for
the expectation that the committee can'eome
TO any sort of an agreement to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
CANADA
AgitatOrs Arrested.

MONTREAL, June ia number Of detec-
tives in disguise mingled with the crowd of
this morning, and several agitators, while
engaged in stirring up the grosser feelings of
the crowd. were promptly arrested and
marched off in charge of a posse of police
close at hand. The prisoners did not appear
to obtain much sympathy from the crowd,
which so far has been well behaved
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
American Beef for The English Market,

New YORK, June ia party OF five Eng
lishmen arrived here yesterday from Liver
pool with the intention of buying cattle here
and shipping them to the English markets, as
beef can be purchased here and sent to Eu-
rope cheaper than 1t can be produced there.
They will look about New York for a few
days, but will eventually go West to make
tdeir large purchases. They are well pro-
vided with money and contemplate making a.
successful ENTERPRISE.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-20
ST. BERNARD PARISH WAKES Up.

The police jury of st. Bernard parish
has lately recognized as valid certain war
rants to the amount of $4,000, held by one
Robt L. Guichard. These claims are for
money lent to the officers OF the parish, which
money was loaned to them In 1873 under the
Kellogg regime. The citizens of the parish
are highly incensed at this move Of the police
jury and have taken steps to bring the matter
before the courts.