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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
NEW ORLEANS, SATURDAY. DECEMBER H. 1878.

made against thirty-flve of the 14O members
OF the force. Two officers testified that they
found Officer Donovan stretched out on the
street, In police uniform, drunk They car
rled him TO the Morgue, laid him out on q
plank and left him to come to his senses
among the dead. They left their posts un-
guarded meanwhile, but broke in the door Of
the Morgue. Officers Doyle and DAILY are ac-
cused OF hiding behind coal box when they
saw q man named Hutchinson attacked by
two highwaymen. Chief Nathan is accused
OF driving about in carriages late at night to
mlslead reporters in the late search for Stew
arts body. The police commissioners unan-
hnously dismissed Officer Collins for beating
Michael Dugan to oinsensbility, election night,
because Dugan was working for party to
which the officer was opposed. Collins fled
and has not since returned
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
SPORTING NOTES.
RogardHs Arranging to shoot with ths
English ChampiOn-A Coming Prize
Fight w. Cooking Main Between New
Jersey and New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Iate advices from
England state that Dudley Ward, who shoots
under the name Of Wallace has declared bis
Willingness to shoot o match at a hundred
pigeons against any man In the world. Eng
lish rules, for goo to $500 side, the match
to take place at the Richmond Gun Club
grounds, England, in May.
Nhen Bogardus was in England he shot
two matches with Ward. The first ended i'm
Tie. and in the second Ward won After the
match Bogardus offered to shoot another
match for E50o or ll6oO side but Ward re-
fused Now that the best shot In Great
Britain Is ready, Bogardus who has proved
time and time again that lie Is the greatest
wing shot in the world. will accommodates
him.
The prelimnares for the prize fight were
arranged to-day between Jack Malone. of this
city, and Pete Mclaughlin. Of Brooklyn. Tho
pugillsts are to fight at catch weights. ac-
cordlng 70 the new rules Of the London ring.
within fifty miles of this city. January Is, for
purse ef 5000 Mclaughlin stands five feet
eight inches, and weighs 40 pounds. Malone
IS two inches taller, and weighs IS pounds
Neither of the men ever fought ring iight
but both have figured in glove contests and
rough-and -tumbles.
main Of cocks was arranged to-day be-
tween New Jersey and New York The artI-
cles OF agreement We're signed by the con-
tractng parties. who agree to each furnish
seventeen cocks. at weights ranging from
lotr pounds six ounces to five pounds ten
ounces, for Sl00 each battle and $500. the odd
ilght deciding the main. The main Is to be
fought near Greenvlle. N. J., January 16. ac-
chdiilg g the New York rules, and the fowls
are - use gaiTs one inch and quarter III
tugln- number of brokers and turfmen
n hle Interested in the affair, which promises to
pe one A inc events of the season.
carroll. Of Philadelphia. offers TO fight a
nalh against any breeder in the country 800
5ach battle aud $1,000 the odd fight
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
One Maryland Belle shoots AnOther-Fa.
tai Result Ot jealousy.

NEW YORK, Dec. ia special from POGO
moke City, Md, gives an account of the fatal
shooting. Of Miss Ella Hearn, on November s,
hy her intimate. associate, Miss Lily Duer.
Both girls moved in the highest social circles.
are aged eighteen, pretty and well educated.
The ball entered Miss Hearns face, and was
never extracted. She died last week. An in
quest has since been held, at which It was
shoWn that she accused Miss Duer of shoot
ing her Intentionally, and that she had op a
previous occasion attempted to take her life
L. appears that Miss Duer was blndly jealous
OF the love of Miss Hearn for another fadv and
In moment of passionate excitement shot
her MISS Duer has given bail in S2500 for
trial. Public sentiment is about equally
divided as to whether the shooting was acct
dental or not
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
the Dying Princess-N0 Hopes Enter
tatned In LOnd0n-Men, C0nda-
ton Of the SlmeRn.

LONDON, Dec. 13.-It Is said today, in the
event OF the death of Princess Alice which
now appears very probable. the marriage of
the Duke Of Connaught which Is fixed f.,r the
tenth Of February, will be postponed for
some months.
Intelligence respecting the condition of
Princess Alice continues to he very gloomy.
She has expressed an ardent desire 10 see her
mother before her death, but the Queen has
thus far declined to make the journey to
Darmstadt
Rumors respecting the mental condition Of
the Queen continue to circulate but probably
most of them are eXaggorations or inyei:tions
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
NEW YORK NOTES.
NO Changes I'm the Custom Hause-A Panic
Averted by Judictous Management
Thurl0w Weeds Health

NEW YoRK. Dec. ia rumor was pub.
lished q few days ago to the effect that ON the
first OF next month Collector Merritt worIld
remove number of weighers and Inspectors
The Collector to-day said that no removals
were In contemplation and that the whole
customs service is now being run rs eronom-
ically as thorough efficiency would permit.
and several departments We're already short
handed
At half-past this morning. just after the
opening of exercises in the Wooster street
public school a fire was discovered III one ~
the class rooms on the third floor. The male
and female principals realizing that dread
ful panic would ensue IL the news was com
municated TO the pupils dismissed them on
abe plea that the carpenters were 10 occupy
the building. Twelve hundred children left
the school in safety, when the fire was OK
tina rushed.
Mrs. Boucicault Agnes Robertson arrived
~ England to-day. accompanied by sew
MEMBERS of her family.
J veteran editor. Thurlow Weed. has not
: III good health for some time, Last
wening he was barely able to sit M. He ap-
lears to have lost many pounds in weight.
This morn ing he was feeling better tlan last
light
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
A Later AccOHnt-The Princess Danger
Ously Ii-Jelialabad submits Eng
land Will Not Protect COnstantfuaple

LONDON, Dec. 19-The Prince ~ Wales
communicates the fact that the condition OF
Princess Alice Is serious. The patients wind
pipe has been attacked and the symptoms
are OF a grave nature. Dir. Jenner in a teIe-
gram from Darmstadt says the case Is not
altogether hopeless.
A dispatch from Dakka says number of
notables from Jellalabad have arrived there
and rendered submission to the British
:. In the House Of Commons this evening Sir
Stafford Northcote made statement In which
he denied that England proposes to assume a
protecorship over Constantinople. He gave
notice that he would move grant In aid of
the (Shodope sufferers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
THE HAWAIIAN TREATY.
SENSE OF THE HOUSE TO ne TESTED
BY GEN. GIBSON.
senator Eustfs' Speech on the Ievees-
HOW IL Appeals to the senatorial
Mind-The war on Collector smith.
Especial TO the Democrat

Especial to the Democrat
| WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Gen Gibson evi.
IDENTIFY Intends TO test the sense of the House
on the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty. At all
events he was engaged to-day In drawing q
resolution, to be offered Monday, directing
the President to issue the formal notice re-
quired by the treaty stipulations of the In
tention OF this government to abrogate 1t
within certain time. The treaty may be alb
| rogated in 1885 by the service of notice within
seven years, but If it goes over that time it
| can't be abrogated till 1896 The statistics Of
| the port of San Francisco show
that under the first years operation
Of the treaty over twenty-six million pounds
Of sugar have been entered from the Sand
wich Islands free Of duty, while export statis-
tics show that the islands have not taken
above one-iifth Of this amount I'm value of our
manufactures. The capacity OF the islands to
export sugar TO this country Is all sceptible of
an Increase to six million pounds, while their
capacity TO take our wares In exchange can
never exceed one-thrd that amount In value
under the most favorable conditions.
Eustis' speech has had n good effect on the
minds Of Senators. It was admirably calcu-
cracy, which tends to reduce all proposi-
tions whatsoever to the forms of law and
equity, whatever Of sentimnntalty may he
required to produce effect in the House. The
Senate demands as a feature of its decision
that everything should be based upon some
principle, maxim or fiction Of law Eustis
speech, therefore, strikes the Senate in its
tender spot, and the effect is already per
ceiVed in many directions.
Considerable interest Is being created hero
in the uaupuIations of the State credit of
Louisiana now IN progress In New York Asl
yet however, the large Washington holders
OF cOnsols are undisturbed by The sinister bear
rumors from New Orleans, believing that at
the last moment the interest will be provided |
for by parties known to be heavily "long on
tho stock, and financially able to save them
selves in extremity. Thus far the bear move |
ment has not realized the expectations of its
promoters,at this end of the line
All appearances are that the Collpctorship
will remain in stnfu quo for three
)r four weeks 1t is tolerably safe to predict
however that the Collector OF the Port of
New Orleans will be some man more accept
able to Kellogg than Smith is The great
'arpet-bagger Is playing this game with ex-
,eedng fineness BuEJ,b,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
How Mrs. Mack NIspasea Of Her Husband

JANEsvILLE, Wis, Dec. 13-There were
startling Developments in the Mack murder
yesterday. Mrs. Mack IS charged with the
murder Of her husband, with Frank Dcker-
son, a hired man, as an accomplce. Dcker-
son yesterday confessed criminal intercourse
with Mrs. Mack. She planned to kill her bus-
band. Dickerson was to procure the poison.
put III one OF the numerous quarrels with her
husband Mrs. Mack smashed his skull with a
block OF wood and then dragged his body to a
bafn, placed 1t under the horses feet and
caused the animal to trample over II. Dirber-
sons confession causes a great sensation.
Mrs. Mack is 30 years old and has three chill
dren RiCkersoit's age is %
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
The Condition ~ Princess Alice Efforts
Of The Ameer To Arnmse the TrIIlr.

LoNDcN, Dee. t3-The latest telegram to
the Queen from Darmstadt relative tn the
condition Of the Princess Alice states that
her disease has taken more favorable turn
and the fever has somewhat abated, though
her sleeplessness continues
A dispatch from Lord Lytton, Vcerey OF
india, makes no mention Of the reported en-
treaty of the Ameer for peace. The Vice
roy says the Ameer is seeking assistance
from the province Qf BaIkh and endcavoring
TO stir up the people to fight against the
British.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
sentence 0f an Ahortianist-A Dramatic
Incident.

NEW IoRK, Dec. 49, Dr. Orlando J.. Brad
lprd, convicted of causing the death of Miss
Sarah Victoria Connnrs bv MALPRACTICE was
to-day sentenced to Sing Sing at hard labor
Tor fourteen years and six months. His law
yers had announced that they would produce
the real eulprit to-day and quite dramatic
the sentence when Il woman. sitting in the
rear OF the room, arose and said, referring to
the prisoners declaration Of innocence. ut is
an true. | confess before God and Jesus
thrist that | am guilty and that the man is
innocent" The court refused to accent her
statement and pronounced the sentenee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
The Virginia state Rebt-organIzatIon ot
the HPadtusfers

RIcHMoND, Va, Dec. 1}-The readjusters
OF The Virginia debt IN the General Assembly
calling convention to be held here In .Tanu,
ary to organize the readjusters as party for
the purpose Of securing the readiustment Of
the State debt and maintain the public free
schooi system. meeting was held last
night, Several resolutions were offered and
reierred to the executive committed
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
MISCELLA NEOUS.


CHICAGO, Dec, t3.-Gen. Sheridan is in re-
ceipt Of reports from several military posts
OF the Northwestern and Southwestern
frontiers, which go to show that the Indians
are very much dissatisfied with the way in
which their supplies are delivered, and some
nit. ~
Ihe commander at Fort Elliott, Texas, re-
p1, ports that the Comanches there are very dis
satisfied and are threatening troflbIe
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

RosFDALE PLASTATtoS AT :. -CTfoN.-Nassrg
Nash h H0dgson. aurti ioneers, sGil M ~ %'elont
n. to- lay, NJ the ~. Charl Auction Fxchaups-
for partition Of interests betw-en coepropriei
serve, tot the highest bidde the wei known Rose
dale sugar Plantation. consisting Of over 1000
acres Of superior lands. elegant residence, sugar
miles below New IBERIA. A grand speeniafion
for fiapitalista See the advertisement for full
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
RUSSIA.


ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 13-The Agence
Rasse, commenting upon the statements
made by foreign papers In reference Io the
movements Of Gems. Abramoff, Lomokne and
Junoff, declares that the two latter are to oc-
cupy the military district of Samarcand
Gen. Lomokine has constructed fort at
kyzelchahme, 130 miles southwest OF the
Caspian Sea, In order to keep the Tekke Tur-
Russe, were melted to rebel by English ennis
Sariea
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

lNDIANAPoIIs, Ind, Dec 13-The trial OF
Com Merrick for wife murder was concluded
this evening and the case given to the jury at
80 o'clock. The jury were out eleven min
utes, when they agreed on n verdict of guilty,
and Merrick was sentenced to suffer death
tie Is the third murderer convicted and sen
tenced to death, and there are two cases re-
manning to be tried
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
A Decision Adverse to psvcpport

NEW YORK, Dec t3.-Judge Blatchford Of
the United States Circuit Court, decided that
Davenport was wrong, there heing no justif-
adopted by Davenport.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
GREAT BRITAIN.
The Governments Majority ON ttse Resp
luton Of 0ensure

LONDON, Dee. t8.-It Is estimated that the
vote on the motion to censure the govern
ments Afghan policy will result In q majority
for the government of 170.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
Daring Robbery IN n Rrook,yn stree, Gar

BROOKLYN, Dee i3. News of a daring rob
berry ON q street ear Tuesday night has just
been made public. Rev Francis, aged seven
ty-one, 10 Methodist minister, not now con
heeied with any church, was riding with his
vile IN FRANKLIN Avenue ear, on his way to
chufch. four men overpowered him and
took his pocket-hool, containing S2n. II an
pears the driver ratified on with the vehicle
enahlng the thieves to effect their escann
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

New YORK, Dec. 49, The Press Club recep-
tlon last night to Col. keating, the Memphis
Peter Cooper was one Of the first to get on his
feet as Keatng entered. Dr. Ialmage fol-
lowed suit, and priests, artists and members
made the rooms ring with cheers for the hon
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
Contractors Cruelty 10 CenyIcss.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 132Tbe annual re-
ports OF the superintendent and surgeon Of the
State penitentiary discloses as result Of bad
treatment Of the -conyicts hired out by the
State to the James River and Kanawha Canal
Company, most appalling death rate. Many
poor fellows We're worked to death
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
The Vote In the House ON the Afghan
Policy.

LONDON, Dee. 14.-In the House of Com
mons last evening the debate on the govern
ments Afghan policy was continued, and at
Its close vote was taken, which resulted In a
majority Of 101 for the governments. 32s
voting for the government and 227 against.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
Another Texas Murder

r., CINoINNATI, Dee. 13-A Texas special says
In Bell county John Hashburn, aged 9 de-
liberately shot and killed Bennie Ballou, about
tho same age, and fed. The young murderer
was captured by the sheriff near Waxahatcbie
one hundred miles distant"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

CINCINNATI, Dee. 13.-The express com
panies have made a general reduction of rates
to go into effect January l. The rate from
Cincinnati to New York is reduced from SO 80
to 81, and to Boston from 81 to 81 25. and
IKE reductions between all other points
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
The Gar tn Form n Ministry and Give
The COMniry a CnnstiiutInn

LONDON, Dec "A A St Petersburg dis
patch says: II is stated that the Gar has tele-
graphed Count Schouyaloff that he will ap-
point Cabinet with q collective responsible
ty. 1t is also believed that Count SrhouvalofT
has been instructed to manufacture a eonsti-
tuition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
The Davenport snvest,xatIop

NEW YORK Dec. 13-The Herdid saws Mr.
wood has done well in starting a separate in
vestgation, which will secure due prominence
70 Davenports audacious Intimidation ~
New York voters
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

Washington. Dee. l4-For the Western Gulf
States cloudy and rainy followed by clearing
Wieainer; winds shifting TO colder northwest
For the Eastern Gulf States. cloudy and rainy
weather warm southeast vpprinr to colder
hhortherly winds: falling followed by rising
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

CHICAGO, Dec. II, The Countess of Lands.
1eidt, daughter of Lola Montez and Louis
or Bavafia, Is stopping in this city incog,
having arrived yesterday from Philadelphia'
She Is preparing a lecture on woman s
Work, which she thinks of delivering here
before long - -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

PEORIA, HI, Dec. t3.-Snow commenced
faliIng, hero Mt O'Clock this morning. The
ground Is now, at p. IN, covered 10 the depth
of over one foot. 1t is still showing very fast.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

LONDON, Dec 10. The governments pro-
posal to relieve the sufferers by insnrrectIon
In the Rhodope mountains by grant Of
money is commented upon as @ reproach to
Russia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
nARMSTADT.
The Condition Of rriucess Alice.

DARMsTADT, Dee. f3, 10 30 p. Princess
Alice Is unconscious Her pulse beats at 40
and inhaling has ceased.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
Jersey City's Incompetent Police Force
some of Their yaxaries

JERSEY CRY, N. j., Dec 13-At meeting
Of the police board, just held, charges were
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures the most obsti-
nate cases Of liver complaint. -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

teavy Floods In the N0rth-A Thrilling
Event mt Passa,c Fails.
NEW YORK, Dee. 13.-Latest telegrams
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-02-16
A Very Old story Retold.

Governor Duval, of Florida, was the
son OF Il poor Virgnian, Il stern, strong,
taciturn man. The boy was huge
youth of fifteen At the cabin fire, at
bedtime, according to the custom of put
ting OH back log. the old man said, be-
tween the whiffs of his silent pipe:
Tab. 20 out and bring in that gum
backlog and put it OIL the fire
Tab went out and surveyed the log.
He knew ii WIS al no use explaining that
it was TOO hvIvv. nor prudent for him to
return wituOu, having it OIL his shoulder.
His little sister, passing, was not sur
prised that he requested her TO bring out
the gun and pOwder-hOrn, us Il pOSsum or
coon might nave passed, or the brother
might have seen bear signs. She brought
the gun, and Tab started. He found the
way through the woods into Kentucky
i'm 1871. Alter an absence of eighteen
years he WAS eiectcd 10 Congress. A man
OF immense size and strength, he started
for Washington, gong by tue way of his
old home, TO see the lukS who had long
since given him up Tor dead. Nearing
the little cabin door about bedtime, he
saw the Identical old gum log. He
shOuldered it, pulled The iich-.tring,
and, with his load, stool before the old
man, pipe i'll mouth, as quiet us Usual.
Here is the gum bacA-log. father"
well, you've been bong lime getting
it. Put it OH the lire amt 20 0 bed" -
the reply.-Sun 11,U.tt4( ftruSA Ht Itttlt.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-02-16
Flowing CH0eV v..Ier.

During the past summer we witnessed
deep sea plOughing IN the harbor of Bel
fast, Me. The bottom of the bay is GOV.
cred with tenacious, clayey deposit.
into which The steam shovel penetrateS
with difficulty; and to loosen it Il huge
Michigan plOw was set 10 work under
under the water, drawn by steam pc Yer
OH the shore, using wire rope to form
connections. The water at high tide
was about 20 feet deep when the plow
was working. The man who held it was
encased i'll divers armor, and supplied
with air by flexible tube connected
with all air pump on board of Il vessel
floating above. He came up at our re-
quest, and after removing his air-tight
helmet and cOnversing few moments
was again put in connection with the
pump, and disappearing under Water.
went ON with the plOwing. This, to US,
was a novel proceeding, and, so far us
we can learn, it was the first experiment
os the kind ever made.-B0stOn Journal
of Chemistry.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-02-16

how it had come To pass that, each think
ing the other dead, they had lived their
lives. married, and buried their dear
ones, being sometimes but few miles
apart, and yet as distant as though sew
cred by the grim Divider himself. And
Lily sat on a cushion at Ler grandfather's
feet. a picture Of quiet happiness, and
sang sweet songs TO please the two old
men. while Michael lovingly traced in
her soft features fanciful likenesses to
his lost Nelly. the strange similarity OF
the sweet voice aiding tie tender illu-
sion. And surely no happier family
party was gathered together in all Eng
lend, on that Chri>tmastide, than that
little group round Michael Trays quiet
fireside.
swell, grandfather, DEAR" said Lily, af-
ter pause, won't you believe III mira
Giles now?''
My darling," said the old man with
his voice broken with emotion. God for
give me tor having ever doubted Him"
London Society.