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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-03

Bordeaux journal states that a wine
grower In the GIronde has discovered means
of getting rid Of the phylloxera. He has re-
marked that. parasite of the strawberry
plant carried on war Of determination
against that insect, and that where the stra W
berry is grown among the vines they have
not been attacked.
National Republican., 1878-01-11
Amusenents Tonight.
yEU iDyEETIsEMENrs.l 4

EArroSAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Barret
National Republican., 1878-01-11
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Daring Attempt mt burglary.

Yesterday morning, about fye o'clock the tailor
ing establishment OF George Berglng, No. 1878
street northwest, was entered by burglars, but, ow
ing to the vigilance Of the private watchmnn and
offcer Kellum. the thieves were unable to get away
with their booty An enhance was effected by
forcing Oft the shutter Of one OF the back windows,
by which the tailoring department was reached.
As there was nothing OF value in this room, the
thieves gained access to the store by cutting hole
In the wall. The tools used were pair OF shears
and ahatchet. Abouta dozen bolts Of cloth, valued
at $50, were passed through this opening and
piled up on table in the back room. At this time
Special Officer Gunnell as Is his custom, tried the
door and looking into the store, discovered the gas
was out. His suspicious were aroused and he
went around to the rear % the premises to nvcsti.
gate. while passing down the alley two colored
men rushed past him. He Immediately gave chase,
but they proved too swim for him and escaped.
While Gunnell was pursuing these worthies, ,Ohicer
Kcllum discovered a colored boy In Theatre alley
without his hat. lie told several conflicting stories
regarding his presence In the alley at such an early
hour, and the officer finally concluded to take him
into custody. on Gunnell's return tho boy was
taken into the rear room of Mr.. Berglings estnb-
li>hmcnt and. OH entering, took cap of the table
which he claimed rs his. The officers, thinking
that they had secured the right man, took him TO
police headquarters, where he was locked up.
A colorcd man named Adam Jackson alias Pink
was arrested last evening as concerned In the
transactions and was lockediup at the Filth Pre-
cinCt station,
National Republican., 1878-01-11
pnIire CnIIrf

Inited Sdcs cdsss.-A noiie prjs was entered In
the case Of Duschka White charged with the lar.
crny Of lot Of clothing from Jennie Lee. The
owner. John Hunter charged with shooting
Edward MrCrra with intent to kill, pleaded not
guilty, sent to the grand jury, bonds being hXed at
SHJ Catharue Mcmahon was arralgnel for as.
saultlng ElIzabvth Ratf. The testimony showed
that the affair grew out Of trouble about door,
which Mrs Mcmahon, who was the owner Of the
property wished 10 have taken down. Mrs. RHf,
her tenant objected, and Mrs Mcmahon, after
kicking In the dOur, struck Mr.. Rati with piece
Of wood inhiCting quit cash on her right cheek,
The court imposed II line of $40, To which an Up.
peal was noted, bonds being set At slDL The Ctsc
against Culharine Bailey, charged with rnbbng II
soldier named George Juues Of SIS, was continued
witness for the prosecution john Kent Slple II
piece Of lu.-n from tic market BASKET of u MTs.
Lloyd. for which he VIII pend SIX months In jail
I6,irid CIsss Mary llDlluIau, NHgrant, was
scmt Abwu for thirty days Robert sherlock, pro
family. was fined s. uT seven days, j. :, Jones J.
ford. Eva Fries, john Read, Joseph Miller spray
Brown, Henry Diug.aNs. Oscar BuchnuaM EugelIu
Lucas, Winter 'irrru, Thomas ". FIwicr, william
Thompson. T. Ellsworth, aud Himou Levy were
pIrh fined 3! for failing t. remove the slpW from
. their sidewalks. Annie MurTsuI load and bpis.
/ I"U"A Jpnu.On, u vtgant, wa, sent down LT
n.urly iuy.. j In Bacon ami Nellie brown,
Ella uu,"l with ma,iciuu, mischief IN hrctkuG into
ll. rN. IA ui l,rHc, Ran, were Iulru,"l uu ewing
/ Iut-,nU LuI.. lnWIr -imms Cur-ing. -. Henry
uD il.'r.. u rg- were charged with dclaciug the
/ d''.. N'm,'-gh IhoDms McAl!isser, unlicensed
/ uaI, q. .-ra.,.v4
National Republican., 1878-01-11
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CITY ITEMS.

YouSo PEOPLE do pay attention to your teeth,
neglect will soon ruin them. he wise In time.
Clean them daily with THURsroS's Ivory PEARL.
TOOTH POWDER, the most perfect dentracc known.
II will keep them through life In good condition.
white and sound, will harden the gums, sweeten
the breath, and prevent toothache Sold by all
druggists. 25 and 80 cents per bottle
ARE you bilious troubled with headache. dizzy
ness sick stomach, constipation, &c? Are you dys.
peptic nervous, dull, and languid? Averse to all
exertion. is your life miserable? You require II
change. Cleanse the system, purify and renew the
blood. Take QuIRR's lRIsH TEA, the great house.
hold remedy. II will soon relieve you. Sold by all
druggists 25 cents per package, which makes q
quart OF medicine.
National Republican., 1878-01-11
AFTER THEN RIGHTS.
Tho Female surragists Assemble st tn
Capitol, but Fail TO Capture the senate.

Tho Female sufYragists Assemble at the
Capitol. but Fail to Capture the Senate.
Notwithstanding the rainy aud dscouraginR
weather yesterday morning, the enthusiastic SIX
teenth amendment advocates assembled In large
number In the ladies' reception room Of tho Senate
Chamber.
At a quarter to eleven Mrs Isabella Beechcr
Hooker called the ladies to order and offered
prayer. The pean was then chanted. and the at
tack upon the Senate commenced.
Several speeches were made, including pithy
and excited one by Mrs. Crookcr. she thought the
frcc.loye element had too much to do In the
present convention.
Dr. Mary Walker. in a speech, said that at the
noNt election the colored women OF the south
would vote, because they had been cnfranchised
under the thirteenth and fourteenth amendments.
was filled with the delegates.
A committee Of conference, consisting OF vice
President Wheeler, speaker Randall, Senator sar'
gent and Representative william d. Kelley, met IN
the Nice.Presidents room, aud considered the
matter of Introducing the resolution in both
Houses that the women should be heard at the bnr
OF each.
Joint resolutions were drawn up to the effect that
the women should be heard. In the Senate this
WIS introduced by Senator Sargent, whcreupon
senator Edmonds objected and demanded the reg
ulnr order Of business. Senator sargent then gave
notice that he would introduce the resolution to
day, but immediately afcrward senator Edmond'
Withdrew his objection and lively debate ensued
The resolution was finally lost, but the ladies' say
that makes no difference, as they shall appear be
fore the Committee on Privileges and Elections this
morning. The resolution Will be offered In the
Last evening the ladies held pleasant reception
| In the blue parlOr Of the Riggs House. MI. and
Mrs. Patton sang duet the Misses Lawrence re
eighty .fyc) amused the guests by her witticismi
| and piquant remarks.
National Republican., 1878-01-11
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The New pWrty.


The official port of Wednesday nights meeting
Of the National Union Association does not seem TO
he 3lnplete. The preamble and resolutions, and
the able address Of Ex.Judge BARLEY, OF Ohio,
eulogizing the late President Andrew Johnson, Ex-
Attorney General and present Secretary Of State
william NJ. Evnrts, and President Rutherford b.
Hayes. In the order named and warmly indorSing
their rccacitrnnt administrations, were given In
full; but the manly, forcbe, and eloquent speech
uf Ex-senator Fowler. of Tennessee the President
Of the Association, protesting against any indorse-
ment of President Hayes, and dononncing his nd.
ministntiOn as something worse than blunder,
was carefully suppressed.
Mr.. Fowler said he couldn't consent to any In
dorsemcnt Of President Hayes whatever, and. for
his reasons, gave graphic account of the devotion
of Tennessee Republicans to their cherished princi
pies. and whose only recognition by the present
Administration was the appointment of rebel
Postmaster. General, and the utter abandonment
and Reputation Of the principles advocated In
the election.
Ex-senator FoOte and eN.Judgc BARLEY, OF Ohio,
inCrpOsCd In the defense of the President and In
tmated that IN the construction OF his Cabinet he
has done the best he could; that he wns then and
now "in the hands of his friends, and that the
Cabinet was made In accordance with bargain
with the Democracy to stop illbustering and finish
the electoral count They admitted that the seec-
! tOn Of Key was mistake.
In reply, ex-senator Fowler said he wished to
God he could believe II was nothing worse than q
mistake. but could not, and went OH at some
| length iii similar strain. His remarks were lis.
tened 10 with attention and approval by nearly all
present
National Republican., 1878-01-11
A Masonic Supper,

The ninth annual supper Of the George @. Whit
ing Lodge No. D. r. &. A. NJ, was celebrated last
night in the dining hall of the West End Hotel
Georgetown. The members and their friends, num-
bering about eighty. assembled at Masonic Hall
and proceeded in body to the hotel, which place
they reached about half-past ten o'clock. They
proceeded Immediately in marching order to the
hall and took seats at three long tables set out In
the most magnificent style for their accommoda-
ton. The banquet was presided over by W. NJ.
Edwin Turkcnton.
Among those present from Washington were ?.
:. NJ Charles I. SALISBURY, q. :. W. Joseph 3. Nc
Cauley, q. 5. singleton, q. s. =. Corson q. J. W.
Fuller and p. q. W. J. :. johnson. A number Of the
members Of the Grand H. dye were also present.
The bill Of fare provided by Host Shinn was cx-
celTcnt and thoroughly enjoyed.
Several tOasts were offered. among which was
one To the Grand Lodge Of the District of Columbia
responded TO by q. 5. Singleton; one TO George O..
Whiting responded to by Master Turkcnton: one
to the Constituent Lodge Of the District OF Columbia
responded tn w George T. Corson one to the
Past Grand Masters responded IL by r. ). N. Stans-
bury; one To Potomac Lodge, M. 8. responded to
by Professor william Orme: one to the Post Royal
Arch Chapter. responded TO by Brother Charles
Becker; one to Posi- Commandery, No. 3, responded
! to by Professor HendriCk.
The famous Georgetown Masonic choir also
| present and enlivcned the evenings pleasure by
Introducing many of its new and best selections.
! The whole Arrangements of this splendid affair
under the charge Of the committee of arrange.
ments, consisting of Messrs. StOrch, chairman
Palmer, Turkenton, Keicrstein and Gi1in.
National Republican., 1878-01-11
ENGLISH ulsters, $40 to $50. A. sAKs & Co.
Resignation of Rev. DIR. wills.

The Western Presbyterian Church seems fated
latterly The predecessor of Rev DR.. Wills, the
present pastor expedited his own exit from this
world in a most unaccountable manner. Until
quite recently 1t was supposed that DIR. Wills
ministrations were afordIng the greatest satisfac
ton to his flock. During the past few days rumors
OF the probability OF the severance Of his pastoral
relations with the church have obtained currency,
and ntimations have not been wanting that con-
nected Herewith was q scandal OF the unchristian
kind. Last evening after the usual prayermeet
ing the congregation were informed That business
of importance would be transacted, and all mem-
bers Of the church were requested to remain.
Judge Drake was chosen moderator and,
after calling the meeting to order, read
letter from DIR. wills, stating that
owing to Inadequate support" he felt himself
compelled to resign his position as pastor OF the
church.
Before vote on the resignation was reached, Mr..
Sweatman of the board of trustees read series Of
resolutions which were adopted expressive OF the
regret OF the congregation that such q course was
necessary on Dr. Wills part, and Offering to pay
him his salary for the ensuing months OF February
March, and April.
No action was taken on the letter Of resignation
the chairman stating that that was matter for the
Prcsbytery to deal with, to which body the sub
| ject was referred
There being no further business before the meet
| ing, motion to adjourn prevailed.
National Republican., 1878-01-11
The Police Board.

The Board Of Police Commissioners net last
evening. All the members, except Mr.. Button, who
Is confined to his house with a severe cold, were
prcsent
The Women's Temperance Union, In communi-
cation asked that the sale of small bottles of cham
pagne the street be stopped The letter was filed.
The Treasurer Of the District forwarded q list Of
los barkeepers and saloon- keepers who were dein-
guent in paying their licenses, Referred to Major
Richards.
A communication was received from the colored
citizens of East Washington, rendering twenty
names of persons 10 act MS special policemen There
appeared 10 be no objection On the part of the mem
bers of the board u commissioning the persons
named, providing that they were honorably dis
A motion was carried TO request the committee to
forward twenty names Of those they desired to
have commissioned.
Mr.. Silas Boyce editor OF the AarR. proposed to
furnish copy of the AnrR to each police station
free of charge.
report was received from Superintendent
Miles stating that so far tested the telephones In
in the police telegraph service had given entire
satisfaction.
In executive session tho following action was
takon on applications for liquor licenses: Transfer
from Jacob Roth to John Long, 3O6 Fourand.a
| half street, approved TraDsfer from Fred. G.
Mendel to George Eckert, SO5 foursnda hall
street, approved.
National Republican., 1878-01-11
AMUsEMENrs.
Martha.

The amateur performance Of Flotows beautiful
opera Of martha" announced for the coming Mon
day evening at the National Theatre, clcits most
plcasurable anticipations among the musical and
art.loving oo,sric. Of our Washington society. The
success which has attended the studie, Of the eff.
ccnt cast, and the careful rchearsinv Of the mag.
nincent chorus, under the valuable instruction Of
Mr.. II. c. Sherman fmprcssdro, justifes the com
plctc guarantee OF perfect performance.
The opera will be given entire. Few even among
our most assduous opera .gocrs have ever before
charming in itsentrcty and the fact
now reproduced without the usual disappointing
cuts viii lend additional attraction to the proposed
performance. The presentation viii he accom-
panied by well trained chorus Of fOrty.two care.
tully-Sclccci voices efficient orchestra OF thirty
pieces and the essential aduncts Of complete scenic
effects and appropriate costumes. The cast has
been selected from the creme Of our amateurs and
includes Miss Eva Mills rs Martha, Mrs sherman as
Nancy. Mr.. Pugh aS Lionel, Mr.. Young a. Runtd,
Mr.. Keen as niadm. and Mr.. Nyman rs StcrG. -.
The artistic power and unsurpassed sweetness
evinCed In the vocal efforts Of Miss Mills and Mrs.
Sherman, to which We have heretofore been priv.
ilegcd to listen, entitle them to high rank among
our most accomplished amateurs.
Mr.. Pughs splendid lyric talents have Justly pro.
cured for him an extended reputation. Mr.. Young
is highly distinguished as finished vocalist,
The excellence Of the previous efforts OF Mes'rs.
Keen and Nyman Is well attestcd by the commcn.
dntion bestowed upon them by their numerous ad
atricals.
The chorus chosen from among our most capa.
bic amateur vocalists, have evinced remarkable
aptitude In the requirement Of the task assigned
them and the critics agree that they will early sur
has heretofore visited us Il affords US great pleas
ure to remind the charity loving public that ths
proceeds Of the performance Will be applied To- INC
benefit OF the building fund Of the Childrcns Hos
pital one Of our most deserving charitable nstitu
lions,
managers Of tho Hospital, and reserved seats Al
Mctzcrots music store.
National Republican., 1878-01-11
A NIilwInter Picnic,

A party of gentlemen and ladies assembled
on Wednesday night, January o. 1873, at
Miss DObbins', No. 6l0 Massachusetts, avenue, and
proceeded In four.horse chariot to Mr.. John Aug.
crman's, back of tho Schuetzen Park, to spend an
sIcning in dancing. The affair was under the su-
pervision Of Mr.. Harry D. Robinson, and was voted
by all a successin every psfticular. Mr. Augermali
received his guests In true German style. Dane.
ing was kept up until halfpast three yesterday
morning. Among the ladies present were noticed
Miss Nellie MerriCk Miss Sallie DObbins, Miss An
ME Gaughran, Miss Rosa sullivan, Miss Lizzie
Gaughral, Mrs. e. N. Merrick Miss Addie Ourand,
Miss Lille sullivan Mrs. NJ. Augerman, Miss Major
and Miss Iabes: Am0ng ine gentlemen gentle were INT ME-
ling, A. A. Herbert, William Matchett, Messrs.
Armstrong YOungs, and Faber.
National Republican., 1878-01-11
oEORaE7OWN NEWS.
THE sARRow-oAuaE RAILWAY.

THE NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAY.
The president of tho Aqueduct Bridge Company
yesterday received letter from President Worst Of
the Washington City, Cincinnati aud st. Louis Mar
row Gauge Railroad Company. asking whether In
case the railroad company did not extend their road
any further than the Virginia end Of the Aqucduct
Bridge; the citizens aud business men Of George
town would subscribe the s25.0O0 asked OF them.
In conversation with several Of the leading busi.
Ness men OF Georgetown as to whether the sub.
scription would be made or not, they expressed y
as their opinion that II would not be made, as II
was their desire TO have the road into the town.
REvENaISG THEMSELVES.
Cassie Catlett and David johnson, colored were
arrested yesterday afternoon by oficer Iyddane on
charge Of assault and battery made by Harriet
Hardy. These, parties were arrested some time
mitted to the work.house. When they were scnt
dowu they threatened to get even with Harriet for
having them punished, and when they were re.
leased from prison on Tuesday they hunted out
They Will be tried in the Police Court to day.
BANK OFFICERS ELECTED.
:. Yesterday the new board q direction. Of the
Farmers and Mechanic Bank held meeting and
elected the following officers for ihy ensuing year
Henry NJ; Sweeney president, William Laird, jr.,
cashier Robert Z; Frye, book keeper; Peter Berry,
assistant discount clerk and Charles Edmonston,
runner
MEssRs. BUTCHER AND WELLS IN GEORGE
TOWN.
Mcssrs. butcher and Wells held a very lively and
interesting temperance meeting last night In DUN.
barton street church. Gcorgctown. The Assem-.
blagc was rather small owing to the inelcmcncy OF
the weather. Mr.. Wells referred to the sayings OF
| Christ uponthe principle OF hearing aud doing
His readings were from Matthew v p, q, 70, "a;
John ILL.,, 10, %, 81; John Will, 81, 81; John
| xii. a.
Mr.. butcher made very strong and cxhortng
address, The exercises were rendered doubly
| agreeable by singing at intervals between ad
dresses. Quito number signed the pledge, many
of whom were evidently drinking men.
Me~rs. butcher and Wells will hold q meeting
| in the same church this evening.
GEoRaETowu PARAGRAPHS.
Hon. T. C. McCreery, of Kentucky and Samuel
| Hotel yesterday.
Mr. Augustus Sherman, OF tho Borden Mining
Company, Is on two months trip to the North. lie
will spend the greater portion Of his time In the
ncighborhood OF Albany and Troy, N. Y.
National Republican., 1878-01-11
The supreme Court Of the United States.

The supreme Court Of the United States.
THURSDAY. January 10, 1873.
On motion of Mr.. R. 7. Merrlck Charles H. Gros'
vcnor esq, of Athens, Ohio was admitted to prac'
| tice.
No. 1885 Parncll Munson, appellant, VS.. the
| Princeton Loan aud Trust Company ct al Appeal
from the Circuit Court OF the United States for the
district Of Illinois. on motion Of Mr.. X, 7. Mer.
rick the appeal lOckc;cd and dismissed with costs.
No. l37. lin place OF No. 1857 Christian II.
LicnthGl plainra in error. Va. the United States.
Argument continued by Mr.. Assistant Attorney
General Smith for defendant in error. and cou.
Cludclby Mr.. X. T. Merrick for plaintiff In error.
No. $50. The United states, appellants, vs. The
State National Bank OF Boston;
No, l6O The Merchants National Rank Of Boston,
appellants, VS.. The United States. Argued by Mr.
aud by Mr.. c. u, Goodrich and Mr.. Sidney Bartlett
for the banks
No, iel, The United States, appellants VS.. r. J.
Meigs. IT,;
No. l62. The United States, appellants, vs. Zach.
AIRY Taylor;
No. iea The United States, appellants, VS.. Hill.
larry Grimes:
No. l6i. The United States. appellants, VS.. vii.
liam A. MullOy submitted by Mr. Assistant At
tornCy-Ciencral Smith, for appellants. and by~Mr
| A. q. Riddle and MIR y. Miller for the appcllecs.
No. l6j. f. u. Ath'rtnn ct al, executors, plantiffs
| In error, vs., John Fowler ct al:
No lG6. r. ID. Atherton ct AL executors, plaintiff.
| In error. Welcome Fowler ct al. Argument
commenced by Mr.. NJ. blair tor plaintiffs In error
Adjourned until to-day at twelve o'clock.
National Republican., 1878-01-11
EsaLlsn rlstcr. sIo 70 slo. 4. sAE. ( Co.
Centennial Man,

The clerk of the House Committee on Public
lands has finished the revision directed by
Congress, Of the great Centennial map Of the United
States. Besides adding the cOuuic, In the different
States anl correcting errors he has supplied twice
the amount OF matter already exhibited on the map
at the exhibition He Is also preparing copies of
the map for the French exhibition which will give
a comprehensive view Of the whole country up to
date. The map has heretofore been muutCy de.
scribed II IS specimen Of great skin and labor,
aud will prove a valuable assistance 70 our com.
miSslOners Ia Paris IN the eluCdRtnn of the re-
hOnrccs and t0pggrnphY Of this cOmntry.
National Republican., 1878-01-11
An Elegant wedding.

At Epiphany Church last evening was cclc-
brated one OF the most elegant weddings that the
society circles of our city have witnessed for many
a year. The happy man was Mr.. c. G, Glover, OF
the firm of Rigs & Co.. and the bride Miss Annie
Poor daughter of Admiral Poor, U. g. n. Eight
brdesmalds-Misses Mamie Ray, Mamie Smith,
Conn, Woodruff, Wainwright DE Russoy, Mahr
rlnd Garland six u>hers assisted. The ceremony
was performed by the pastor Rev Dr. Paret. A
reception for the family only was rendered the
happy couple Immediately following the Cerc
laJYy. They lGfI on the D train for New York, for
short sOinurn after which they Will return u
make their home In this city.
National Republican., 1878-01-11
ESoLrsH listers, $40 to $50. A. sAxs 4 Co.
CourtIng Under DinicultIes.

Few lovers were ever more severely tried than
Mr. NJ. c. Costin Of this city, who was united In
wedlock with Miss Cecelia D. Rowe, Of Alexandria
at the residence of the brides mother In that city,
last Wednesday. Rev. DR.. Dawes oficiatcd,
Charles T. Grymes, of Washington, acted as best
man, and Miss Amanda Becky was the brides.
maid. The parties concerned are colored. The
bride was the reigning colored belle OF Alexandria.
The young colored men of that city exhibited CON
Siderable local pride, and objected to having n
Washlngtonian pay attention 10 their belle, with q
fair chance Of cutting them all out. NOtwthstand-
ing their dlspleasure, Mr.. Cosin persisted In his
cOurtng and the result was that he was set upon
in the streets OF Alexandria and cowhlded by some
Of his jealous rivals just after leaving tho house OF
his love one day last summer. full account OF
the attack was published In the papers at the time
Mr. Costin has since continued his addresses
though with moro caution, and the MARI age which
took place last Wednesday has been the cause Of
consIderabe rolOiCng among his friends.