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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
A NEW ROLE.
'BRINDLE BILL KELLOGG As A BULL.
DOZER
How ne Proposes To save His Friends In
the Customer -House-A Threat that
May Prove Effective.
Especial to the Democrat

Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Kellogg thinks he
can prevent the confirmation Of Foote, and
proposes. II any removals OF his appontees
occur, to declare war on Hayes, Sherman and
the whole fraudulent gang, even to the extent
Of going before the Potter committee and tell
ing all he knows. One thing is certain: The
removal Of Smith, Marks and Wharton, which
had been fully determined upon when Janin
sent his dispatch Saturday evening, has since
been reconsidered. This is beyond doubt due
to Kellogg threatening attitude, and he may
be able to bulldoze the administration suf-
ficently to save the heads Of the rest of his
friends. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
GERM ANY.
The EmperOrs Return to Rerlin-A Grand
Popular demonstration.

BERLIN, Dec. 5-The Emperor Williams 8
entry into Berlin to-day. on his return to
again assume the reins of government, was a
grand and imposing spectacle. The city was
gaily decorated, and triumphal arches com
memorative Of the event were erected along
the route Of the procession His Majesty rode
in an open carriage escorted by guard of
honor. The streets through which the pro-
cession passed from the Potsdam railroad
station to the Imperial Palace were filled with
immense crowds of people, and the Emperor's
reception was most enthusiastic. There was
no disturbance Of any kind to mar the joy Of
the occasion. IIiuminations and other festiv-
tiles take place tonight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
More NeZ Perces Prisoners Tire of
Sitting Hull and Return to the
United States,

OMAHA, Dec. Capt. Dempsey, with a
guard, passed through this city last night
with seventeen Nez Perces prisoners, who
came into iapwai agency, Idaho, in parties
fourteen braves, who had fight with Gen
Wallace In the Bitter Root mountains, are
among them. Tapabo was then reported
killed The Nez Perces were tired of Sitting
Bull and escaped. Their braves were badly
treated. They are now on their way to the
reservation Of Joseph Dempsey states that
Lapwai is perfect Indian Acadia, 100 In
dians on the reservation being self-support-
ing, with the exception that the government
furnished agricultural implements.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
Enects Of Gen. Roberts victory Upon the
Englis Mind-ExultatiOu Of the Gov
ernment suppOrters-HOw IL was Re-
ceiyed by the Parties In Parliament.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-The news on the brilliant
victory achieved by Gen. Roberts in Peiwar
Pass has raised the spirits OF the government
and their supporters and proportionately
disconnected the plans of the Radicals, who
proposed an assault on the government and
to accentuate their complaints by insisting
that the campaign would probably result In
an overwhelming disaster to the English
army. All the capital they thus intended to
make is now lost to them.
Dispatches from the army speak of. the re-
markable skill and bravery shown by the
enemy Their artillery was magniticently
handled, and in the opinion of some English
officers the Afghan guns were commanded by
Russian artiIlerists.
Shutargard Pass, upon which Gen. Roberts
Is now advancing is distant about 40 miles
/. s-The Afghan forces were advantageously
posted In Peiwar Pass, occupying the heights
on the north side of a small river, branch OF
the Kurrrm that runs through the pass, but
the disposition Of his troops made by Gen;
Roberts was skillful, and the enemy found
himself dislodged from his position by the su-
perior weight Of the English guns.
The usual crowds of people assembled In
the palace yard and Westminster Hall to see
the member of Parliament arrive. The lead
ing members Of the government were re-
cefved with vociferous cheers. Sonic Of the
members Of the opposition dso g Yea
Commons was large, but in the Lords it was
small. The Queens speech excites little
comment
It is thought the session will not be very
exciting one. The Marquis Of Harrington, In
his speech in the House Of Commons, on the
question OF the government policy regarding
the troubles in Afghanistan, took occasion to
congratulate the government on the signal
victory achieved by Gen. Roberts in Piewar
Pass. He urged vigorous prosecution of
the war against the Ameer. Mr. Harrington
concluded his speech by asking an cxplana-
ton as to the scope and policy Of the expedi-
ton
Sir Stafford Northcotc, Chancellor of the
Exchequer, said he approved of Mr.. Glad
stones proposition to postpone the discussion
of Afghan matters for the present. The set
tlement of matters pertaining to: Greece.
Crete and Asia Minor are proceeding satisfae
torily The Island Of Cyprus will not be
burden to England, but will instead be
source of revenue. The expenditures OF the
government would show that the estimates
had not been exceeded.
The announcement from st. Petersburg that
thorough understanding has been arrived
at between Russia and England on the AT
Qhanistan question adds to the exultant
feelings with which the government party re-
gard the present situation.
The debate on Mr.. Stanhope's motion, that
the costs of the Afghan war be betrayed from
the Indian revenue, will probably open up the
whole question of the policy OF the govern
ment. The Liberals will contend that the
measure proposed would be unjust and unwse.
and would inflict crushing burden upon the
already poverty-stricken masses In India.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
GREAT BRITAIN.
Opening Of Parlament-The queens
kDeeCh.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-The British Parlia-
mentary session opened to-day. The speech
of her majesty, the Queen, is short. On the
subject of the troubles with the Afghans. she
says the Ameers hostility left the govern
ment no alternative but to enforce peremp-
tory redress The Berlin treaty she believes
will be successfully executed and will secure
the pacifieation Of Europe. The speech con
taips no financial proposition. On the sub
iect of the relations existing between Great
Britain and other powers. her majesty says ::
81 receive from all foreign powers assurances
OF friendly feelings.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
WASHINGTON.
Appointments by the President.

WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-The President sent
to the Senate to-day the following nomina-
tions Robt. M. Douglas Of North Carolina,
District of North Carolina; Joshua b. Hil of
North Carolina, to be United States Marshal
for the Eastern District Of North Carolina
Green 9. Chandler, Of Mississippi, to be
United States Attorney Of the Northern Dis
trict OF Mississippi; g. G. Moody, of Dakota,
to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
of the Territory of Dakota; Sidney q. Barnes,
of Arkansas, to be United States Marshal OF
the Territory of New Mexico.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
CAPTURE 0OF dpEIWAR.
AN OBSTINATE BATTLE ENDS IN the
DEFEAT or THE AFGHANs.
The Pass In the Hands Of the British An
Obstinate Defense and a Conn
p1cte victory.

LONDON, Dec. 5-A dispatch from Lahore
SAYS: The battle in Pelwar Pass between the
British forces, under command Of Gen. Rob
erts, and the hfghans' 'has ended In com
plete defeat and route of the Afghans. Rob
erts has captured Peiwar ank Koul, and also
of eignty-tive British troops killed and
wounded Among the killed are Capts. An
derson and kelso. The Afghan loss in killed
is very heavy. Fifteen guns were captured
from the enemy. Gen. Roberts, In his report,
SAYS the Afghan artillery was specially well
served, and their resistance was most obsti-
nate, but their defeat was complete. Roberts
is now advancing towards Shutter and Cur
dan. News of the British victory over the
Ameer ID received here with much rejoicing.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
One Thousand Packing Men on Strike e
at Chicago,

CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-One Thousand scrapers
and laborers employed in the packing houses
at the stOCkyards went on q strike to-day,
men who do the first work, consequently two
thousand are thrown out of employment and
several Of the largest packing houses have
been obliged to suspend operations. There
generally of low and dangerous class, se-
rious disturbance is apprehended in case new
men are put to work
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06

for India. In speaking on the Afghan question,
animatedly repelled the criticisms of the gov
ernment policy. He said that he justified the
Afghan war, and in conclusion defended his
recent dispatch to Lord Lytton, Viceroy Of
India Earl Gray moved an amendment cen
suring the government for declaring war
without having obtained parliamentary sane
tion. Lords Salisbury and Beaconstield made
powerful speeches in opposition to the amend
ment, which was subsequently withdrawn.
tr the House Of Commons tonight, Hon.
MI. Childers bitterly reproached the govern
ment on its policy regarding the troubles In
AfghaniStan.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
Mormon Elder Deserted by Two Young
and Pretty wives.

New YORK, Dec. 5.-The Mormon elder
Jayne was at the Grand Central depot yester-
day with five wives and eight children. bound
for Utah from Europe. The elder is sixty
years of age. Two Of his wives are nearly the
same. Another is thirty-four, but the other
two are twenty-five and twenty. All were
cleanly and respectfully dressed; the children
neatI and prettily ihe two youngest wives
are attractive looking, and while the elder
went for lunch they pretended to go to a sta
tionary store, but did not return. The re-
manning wives seemed rather pleased than
otherwise at the secession OF their sisters. The
elder is now waiting to find his lost wives.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06

GLASGOW, Dec. 5-The Caledonian Bank
has concluded to go into liquidation In conse-
quence of its holding some stock In the City
Of Glasgow Bank. Other Scotch Banks will
take the Caledonians notes and pay Its de-
positors. Its general business Is solvent and
1t has paid up capital Of S75O.OO0. and its de-
poslts amounts to s215000 Its paid mp capi-
tai is to be set aside to wait the result of the
City of Glasgow Banks liquidation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5-The new steamship
State OF California, built In place of one sold
to the Russian government, was successfully
launched at Cramps shipyard this morning.
She is built for the Pacific Coast Steamship
Company, to run between Oregon and San
Francisco. She Is 800 feet long thirty-seven
and is the second steamship built at these
yards according to the English Lloyd style.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
A Mysterious Attempt at Assassination

New YORK Dec. 5-Trinity Theological !
Seminary, in this city, was the scene of =
mysterious attempt at assassination last
night. Rev. DR.. Bull, while seated at his
study-table, had a narrow escape from death
Just before 10 o'clock the report Of a pistol
was heard and ball crashed through q
pane of glass in the window, passing close
by the professors head, and lodged in the
wall beyond. The man was seen to run away.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
The Attempted Wheat Corner : Indict-
nent of 400 saloon keepers.

NEW YORK. Dec. s. Keene's investment In
wheat Is reported to be the result of his de-
votion to the rule of right namely that
wheat ought to be worth dollar q bushel
The market here is not much affected by his
rumored operations for corner
The grand jury of Rensselaer,, under in
structions from Judge Westbrook. yesterday
indicted some 400 saloon keepers of Troy and
other places in the country for violating the
excise law.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
A successful shipment Of American Cattle.

LONDON, Dec 5.-Ihe steamer Brazilian,
which left Boston November 16, yesterday
landed at Birkenhead large consignment Of
American cattle and sheep, in SO salts
factory condition as to seem to set at rest
the question whether the traffic In live stock
can be carried on safely during the winter
Not a single animal was lost during the voy
age. There were shipped at Boston 253 cattle
among them being some cows In cali, and also
about forty prize CATTLE each weighing more
than 1000 pounds. The Brazilian also landed
100 sheep In good condition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06

New, YORK, Dec 5.-The Yale Alumni Asso-
ciatiolt annual thanksgiving jubilee took place
last evening at the Union League theatre.
This festival was once popular with the
students OF Yale but Is now tabooed by the
faculty. 1t is taking firm root apparently in
to celebrate it. There was a crowded house
last night to laugh at and applaud the N in
strel performance. There was poem by
Isaac Bromley, class of 50, a sermon by
VIM. Burger Biminger, and the farce OF the
Turkish Bath"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06

A merchant at Nantes has contributed
80, 900 francs toward the expenses Of the Re-
publican candidates for the French senatorial
elections. Other wealthy Republicans are
coming down literally, and one lady Nine.
Arnaud de pAriege, has contributed 10000
francs
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
The western Nall Association Advance
In Prices.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec 5.-The Western Nail
Association met In this city yesterday, being
their first meeting since July last Every
Western mill, whether belonging to the asso-
citation or not, was represented The price of
nails was advanced to 81 Is per keg card on
the usual terms, an advance of fifteen cents
per keg. They also agreed to make the price
ut the principal distributing points, st. Louis
and Chicago, ten cents higher, or So Is. The
association continued in session until 10 p. In,
and then adjourned to meet again on the
eighteenth instant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
Congratulations for the Katser-IlIumi-
mated RerlIn.

BERLIN, Dec 5-A deputation Of American
residents In this city waited upon the Kaiser
to-day and congratulated him upon his as
sumption Of the reins of government.
Tonight the streets are thronged with peo-
pie to witness the illuminations which are
general and of most splendid description.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
A Free Fight In Ohio and Nobody Hurt.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 5.-A lively skirmish took
place last night between the citizens OF Ne
ville a hamlet on the Ohio side of the river
above New Richmond, and the occupants Of
boat plying between here and Ironton,
owned by VIM. Boyd and Mrs Scoot Shots
were fired from the boat and returned by the
citizens, and several persons were wounded,
but none dangerously. The trouble grew out
Of the alleged bad character OF the occupants
OF the boat, which had become nuisance to
the neiQhbOrhoOd.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06

hours sleep, although he rested considerably
to-day He is ahead of time, and feels conf
dent of being able to complete 400 miles within
the allotted 124 hours. His average to-day
has been about twelve minutes. His eondi
tion is good.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
SPORTING NOTES.
Capt. BOxardus to shoot Again In Eng
land-A Challenge to Amer
lean skaters.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Bogardus decided
again to visit England next spring to com
pete against the English crack shots.
Harry Fisher, of Ottawa, Canada, issues a
challenge to skate any man in the United
States from ten to one hundred miles for $500
n side.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
Omlng Running ana walking Matches.

NEW YORK, Dec. Geo. Hazel, an English
runner, has issued challenge to run any
man in the world from five to fifty miles for
G100 and upward.
Corkey's challenge to compete against any
man In the world in a six days contest has
been accepted by VIM. Howse They will
comsnte for the Ashley belt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
RUSSIA.
An Understanding with England.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 5.-It is officially
announced by the government here that
Count eSchouvalof has completely established
an understanding between Russia and Eng
land on the Afghan question.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
Of Supervising Architect Hill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Mr Hill, supervis-
ing architect, was to-day suspended from
duty, such suspension to continue until after
his trial at Chicago. Mr.. John Frazer, super
intendent of construction of the new building
for the bureau Of engraving and printing, is
temporarily assigned to discharge the duties
Of Mr. HILL
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
The Liberal Position with Regard 10 the
Afghan war.

LONDON. Dec Sin the House OF Com5
mons this evening the Marquis of Harrington.
Liberal, said 1t might become necessary to
question the governments policy in Afghan
istan. He had, however, no intention to OPP
pose any necessary supplies to carry on the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
An Early Dissolution Of Parliament Prob
able.

LONDON, Dec. 5-There are strong rumors
Of an early dissolution Of Parliament and an
appeal to the country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
NEW YORK NOTES.
A sIsO,OOO Fire In Brooklyn.

BROOKLYN, Dec. s. = The Pacific Flour
Mills of Brooklyn werS destroyed by fire last
night. The loss on stock and building Is
probably $4,000; largely insured.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
Only tho south to GrumbleGlt.
olumbus Enquirer

On the whole the message conveys tie idea
that Mr.. Hayes is pretty we'll satisfy with
himself, his Cabinet and the situati0n and
nothing particular about which to grumble
excessively except the South.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-For the East Gulf
States. warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather;
lortherly winds. shifting to southerly; lower
pressure.
For the West Gulf States, warmer clear or
partly cloudy weather; southerly winds, lower
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
MISCELLANEOUS.
snovfaIgs In Massachusetts.

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec 5.-Quite lively
fall of snow occurred in different parts OF
Worcester county last nigh and this morning
Mount Wachusett, In Princeton, Is partially
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
rne EXPENSES of the Afghan war.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-In the House OF Com.
mons this evening Lord Stanhope moved that
the Indian revenues be applied to pay the
costs OF the Afghan expedition. Mr.. Faucette
intimated an intention to oppose the motion
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
A southern Question.
Washington Post ]

Patterson thinks the only real Issue now Ii
the Southern question There is a litt',' ques
ton in South Carolina that ought X have
more interest for him, but perhaps j::e calls
that "a Southern question"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
A Heavy Robbery In Utica.

UTICA, N. " Dec. 5.-Gerritt Scott Of
Brightwater, had $11, ,27O In currency taken
from a drawer in his place Of business to-day.
There is no clue to the party who stole the
money.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
O'LeaFys Walk.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Sat II As o'clock
O'Lesry completed his two hundred and
seventy-fif mile, when he retired from the
track and will probably take threa or four
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06

The publishers Of the City Directory, In a
card elsewhere. call business mems attention TO
q matter that will pay them Q read. and thereby
save money
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06
Debate In the House Of Lords ON the Al
rhan QuestiOn-The Government
ReprOached In the Commons.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-1n the House OF LORDS
|this evening Yjscouut Cgapbro0ks, Secretary
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-06

covered with snow. 1t being the first time tn
season.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-19
An Evangelical Peers Trap-Door Act.

There used to be an old joks-and il
there such II thing as n new ~ones-Rbout .
very small minister who went into n very
high pulpit, and after announcing in n
weak, t-emulous voice the text "A little
while and We shall not see me; and again,
a little while, and We shall see me - stun.
bled off the stool and fell over back ward,
much to the editcatiOn Of the congregation.
An English peer made rs sudden ana sem
sational an exit q fortnight ago, while at
tending the Clifton Conference on ConfeI.
sion. He was sitting in n conspicuous posi-.
ton on the platform, within view OF the
assembly, when n trap-door opened under
his chair. There was n shrek; Lord Rad
stocks heels were seen where u moment
before his head had been ; and then, with q
great crash, his lordship and his chair dis
appeared below, and the trap few back.
A horrible suspicion fell upon the confer.
ence, for few of the evangelical audience
had ever seen anything so complete and
dramatic before and every one looked into
his neighbor'E eyes for an explanation. The
hair of the good Bishop Anderson stood on
end, for if the devil had flown away with
an evangelical peer, his turn might come
yet. But in n few minutes the eclipse Of
80 much right honorable piety was all OK
planned. A c~ouiuror had had the use of
the room a few days before, and this trap.
door was the exit of one of his characters.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-19
Useful Knowledge.

A man walks three miles IN hour; q
horse trots seven; steamboats, run sigh.
teen; sailing vessels make ten slow riveu
flow four; storms move thirty-six; hurri-
canes eighty n barrel Of flour weighs one
hundred and nincty-six pounds; q barrel
of pork, two hundred a barrel Of powder,
twenty-five; q iirkin of butter, eighty.
four; Il tub Of butter, eiGhty.four; wheat,
beans, and clover seed, sixty pounds to the
bushel; corn, rye, and ilaxseed. fifty six
3uckwheat, ftty-twoi oats, thirty-avs ;
coarse salt, eighty five ; sixty drops make n
tcaspoonful ; three t~easpoonfuls, or a table
spoonful, one-third of an ounce four
thousand eight hundred and forty square
yards make IN acre a square milo, six
hundred and forty acres; to measure an
acre; two hundred and nine feet on each
side, making n square acre within one inch 4;
there arc Z, $50 languages; one person dies
at each pulsation of the Heart average of
life thirty-one years.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-19
The Black Bear in Pennsylvania.

Lackawaxen correspondent writes: In
the extensive swamps of Wayne and Pike
counties, Pennsylvania, n Sullivan and
Delaware, New York, the black bear, even
~ this late day, roamn and rears its young
II: IA security Utmost as undisturbed as il
Sid a century ago, and findE in the outlying
areas Of beech and oak forests an ample
supply OF iood- The hunting and trapping
OF these ANIMALS furnishes both pleasure
and profit to many Of the tackwoods in.
h~abitants. hundreds being captured oyery
year. Their skins and meat commnna
ready sale. The skins bring from SIS 10
s25, and the meat sells for twenty cent? a
round. The hunter realizes from SEQ &c
$50 on a fully grown bear.