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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
A Card from Mr.. Acklen.

The examination on the part Of the Repab- s2
NEW ORLEANS October 9, 1878.
We have carefully. examined the documents
and affidavits submitted to us by Mr.. AckeL In
the alleged seduction case, and it is our coGclu-
sion that he is innocent Of the CHARGE and we
are also convinced that the party who lately
stirred up this matter did It for blackmailng
purposes. MlCHAEL HAHN,
GE0: aE2R4 I: 8. SM5TH3 b1BB1D.
We concur with the rest Of the committee,
except as to that part charging black mailing
We are of the opinion that Smiths motives were
revenge. MOkhlS MARkS,
To my Constituents:
In 1876 you rendered me unanimous noni-
nation and carried my district, winning q VIC
tory for you against a registered majority Of
over 5000 Republican votes.
In 1873 you again unanimously nominated to- n ne
which mas lately developed itself In the hands
Of Smith into daring attempt at blackmail;;
This summer my time in the North was devoted
to the interests Of the yellow fever sufferers.
and when called back here by the Democratic
committee [ came at once. though nacclimated
a q SednS hayn 5 ~ g hs no ns 70
r 1s the h irH rst L OF DDe the nended ia aempt at
write, that Smith had taken to bis house Tor
this purpose Plant in his hands, she alleges
2 seduction in April. 1877. at my ,plantasinn,
dinarily would not notice the REVIVAL, of this
vile slander which. was exploded long
ago, knowing as do that when one enters poll
tical life they are open to the attacks of black
mailers and prurient newspapers, but being
advised that 1t might be we'll to submit the
one composed Of prominent Republicans, and
the other of equally prominent Democrats. and
to avoid criticism from any political enemies
this was done.
The report Of the Republican committee Is
| before you. The Democratic committee, con,
decision and gave their opinion on that point.
which was not favorable to my continued can
didacy for Congress In the face Of the slander.
! denied by letter their right to pass upon this
| feature of the case alone, and requested that
they conane their decision to the social q9es- q
| should refuse so to do that they might resign
| and permit others to fill their places and pro-
! ceed to verdict. The committee then declined
by letter to proceed further with the considera.
tion OF the case If confined solely TO- the social
question. The political features OF the case are
! the election shall ask that eacn parish in my
| district appoint one Of her citizens, max
ing In all committee Of twelve, j., tc
ny complete vindication by the. gentlemen O
the Republican committee on this point is moi
amply sufficient, but prefer that you OF nj
| district who have SO honored me. should you
| then deem 80 vii a slander worthy of notice
shall appoint the judges In this case, -whel
will be out Of .sne question; TO you, my con
stituents and to you only, do owe my presen
position. and to you. and you only, will leave
decision a{s 70 ny political course, Ny con1denc
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13

Heavy Shooting at the POals-One MaE
Killed and Several wounded.

Killed and Several wounded.
At half past o'clock last night, at the eighth
ward polls corner OF Poet and Greatmen
streets, difficulty took place between the COM
missioners OF election and some other parttea
within the polls and crowd on the outside
during which about fifteen shots were fred
man named Fl. Fl. Carter, a native Of Mary
@ ans a ae bgydsn aad apn
shot through the head and instantly killed, the
bali penetrating the. right side Of the head.
Dan Sullivan, judge Of election, was shot In
the leg.
Joe Conway. a bystander. received flesh
wound, as did George Delmore.
rested the following partieg: John Farley.
Hugh Farley, Baptiste Munich, Arthur DUMP.
eaTee aenst ths was ds
charging FIRE arms and creating disturbance
John Earley had Tranter revolver with one
load discharged. Pat Sullivan's revolver. Le-
fauc heux, was also found to have chamber
The murdered mans body was PLACED on
Station. whore 1t now awaits the action OF the
Although investigation by the police failed to
reveal who fred the first shot all state that, 1t
came from within the polls: Inquiry as to the
side shows that an attempt was made to force
open the ballot boxes and that the commission
to vote some OF the American Alliance, and that
this was the origin of the difficulty.
The police. after further investigation. state
that Dan Sullivan was the man who shot and
killed Carter, and charged him accordingly.
MR.. DUCRos' STATEMENT.
Mr.. E. Q. Ducros, who was ono of the, COM
sioners of election at that poll states that after
the closing of the polls the box was opened by
Mr.. .. Sullivan, judge OF election. when ne
Mr. Ducros) asked that the tickets be cou nted,
to see that their numbers corresponded. with
the poll list. which Mr.. Sullivan peren Dforily
thereupon Scattered the, ballots all over
the room, he and the esommisasloneaIss aeaI rs
they they had loft The. firing Commenced
from the alley way on the right. Mr.; Dgeros
remaihed In the room. and when the firing
ceased the police and others came in.. who
gathered up the etreWn ballots and REPLACED
fifth Precinct station By Mr.. Ducrps under the
escort OF the police. There he claimed as O.
Commissioner. the right OF sealing the. box,
which he did By afaxing a label with his signaa
ture certified by two Witnesses
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
MARINE NEW b.

PORT EADs, Oct. 70. .. m.-Wind northeast
Arrived: For orders, British ship Palmas,
Elias master. 81 days from London, IN ballast
Britie steamship Jenny Otto, Purvis master,
at II AS a. m. % days from Cardiff to De Woolf
Powell & Co.
No departures.
SOUTHWEST PASS, Oct. u. 6 D. m.-Barometer
29.7o. Wind northeast, light. Weather clear
a. M, Mcintosh master. from Tampico, to Puig
Corrall & Co.
No departures.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
Enecta0n of officers OF tine western Union
TeRemEausa EammanYa

Western Union Telegraph Company met to-
day for the election Of officers for the ensuing
elected president. and Mr. John Van Horne. su-
perintendent Of the Southern division. was
elected vice president. to gil the vacancy made
Mr. John Van Horne is one Of the Oldest and
most experienced and successful men In the
country in the telegraph business; He was
formerly general superintendent Of the lines In
the South and gave remarkable satisfaction In
that position. The Western Union, Company
is lucky in its choice Of executive officers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
THE YELLOW FEVER.
MORE FAVORABLE REPORT FROM
THE STRICKEN TOWNS.
Brac1ng weather at holly Springs-DeatEa
of Another sfster-Physiclans and
Nurses Returning Home.

of Another 8sster-PhyssCfans ana
Nurses Returning Home.
Especial to the Democrat1
HOLLY SPRINGS. Miss. Oct. 12.-After two days
of persistent and heavy rain we are rejoicing
this morning in clear, bright and bracing
weather. Those who have been running around
In shirt sleeves and collars unfastened are glad
to button up. and overcoats are coming to the
front. Everybody is looking longingly for q
frost, and al early one Is confidently predicted.
There were eleven new cases and four deaths
yesterday; among the latter Sister Laurentia.
the sixth Of these noble women. has laid down
her life In her unselish and devoted halp In the
cause of suffering humanity. I had the sad
pleasure of following her body to it's last
resting place and strewing some flowers on
her grave. From her fair and unpolluted flesh
may violets springl ministering angel shall
she bel
There has been a perfect exodus among doc
tors nurses, clerks. ct id genus, and II that
eagerly looked and earnestly prayed for frost
should put in an appearance, good many
more from New Orleans, Mebile. Texas and
other points will be allowed to leave, as the con-
valescents belonging here will be able to take
matters in hand.
Col. Holland, who has been laid up for week
with severe confusion on the leg, Is out again
this morning and hard ut work, though his tenn
porary indisposition did not prevent him from
laboring necessarily In the good cause.
CHAS. MACMURDO.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
Cautupe 0f the Fallen AngelE.

CHICAGO, Oct. 12.-It Is stated here. on the au-
Ihority of officers of the Pullman Palace Car
Company. that the late cashier of the CORPORA
ton, Charles W. Angel, who departed short
has been arrested and Is now in Jail in Norfolk,
Va. Full particulars Of the capture cannot be
learned yet, but there appears to be no doubt OF
the truth of the report.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
Rape and Eync1ting i'm Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS. Oct IA dispatch to the
Ne,os says: Monday night sever. negroes out
ragged four white women near Mount Vernon
Posey county Last night the deputy sheriff,
Oscar Thomas. while attempting to arrest some
of them, was killed by Daniel williamson, col
ored. This morning mob OF nearly 1900 gath,
cred, shot williamson hanged two others, and
are preparing to hang the rest. Great excite
rnent nravailS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
A Case for the Faculty.

JERSEY CITY Oct. 12.-Ex Sheriff Blancom. OF
most most promsing In Democratic candidate for
sheriff In Bergen county. On the ai afternoon OF Of
neck. it was pulled back into place. He Is
doing well now and his case is deeply inter est
ing to the medical faculty. He weighs 100
DOunds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
NEW ORLEANS, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 1878.

hearts are broken never to be healed in this
world family ties sundered never to be made
whole beneath the stars; but the mass of hu-
maptty will rise refreshed and purified from
the dispensation. and along tho resting places
of death viii rush the throbbing currents OF
oyermastering ljfe.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
BAY st. LOuts-The Fever at Stant1-
still-New Orleans People still at
Eznu

BAY SG. EOuts-The Fever at n Standa
stlll-New Orleans People still at
The Bay.
BAY ST. LOUIS, October Ii, 1878.
To the Editor Of the Democrat:
have intended for over week to drop you
few lines from this place, but have been so
busy dropping lines TO the finny tribe that
could not find time to do so.
The yellow fever is about on stand here,
the number now sick being variously estimated
at from 100 to 400. DR.. Jamison and Mr.. J. w.
Putnam and Col. Toume. of the Howards Of
This place, can be seen any hour Of the day or
night, but have found it Impossible to inter
view them. they being always on tho jump.
Within the last three days the fever has broken
out on several farms four or five miles back Of
this place and several persons have died Of It.
There are a number of New Orleans families
yet here. Among them are those Of Messrs: T.
Baohnos Bcni5a6s 3. O. o2?eH5M WEES. Morris MdqfaW s
Atkins. Carson Nudge and Captains VIM. T.,
Chas. and John Boardman. With the excep-
tion Of the families Of Messrs, Nudge End
Webb, none of them have had any sickness
among them; the former lost one child last
week and has another cOnyalescant; the latter
had five of his children sick and lost his young
est daughter last Wednesday morning. Some
time next week l will send you full account of
the number of deaths and cases Of yellow fever
at this place. Until then. AU REYOIR.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
POLITICAL.
THE STATE CANVASS.

A Good Account from the Fifth District
Large Meetings i'm Ouacga1ta-The Par"
1sh sure for 1900 SHajOrity-tThe River
Parishes ALI Right.
Especial to the Democrat
MONROE. Oct. 12.-Large and enthusiastic
Democratic meetings are being held all over
tOuaehita parish. Colored men. with unex'
ampled unanimity and good feeling, are Join
ing our clubs and regis ering. Ludeling Is
without followers. Ouachita will give at least
1900 majority. With few exceptions, all promi
nent colored Radicals have Joined the party
King is here, and brings good tidngs from the
Mississippi river parishes. Count on large
majority for this district
s. D. MCENERY,
Chairman Conversational Committee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
SUCCESS of the st, Louis Fair.

sT. LOUIS, Oct 12.-The eighteenth annual
fair was closed to-day. The crowd on the
grounds to-day was unusually large ,ra1a and tba
place of attraction from early morning until
late In the afternoon. AS a success the fair has
been all that could be desired.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
SPORTING NOTES.
v1nexamulea Feat 1,y usogardug,

OTTAWA, KS, Oct. 12-Capt. Fl. Bogardus. at
the Kansas State Shooting Tournament yester-
accom- plished. in breaking 1000 glass balls
sprung from traps In 63 minutes. At the close
he received q perfect ovation. His son Eugene,
IS years old, broke thirteen consecutive balls
with rifle.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
FRANCE

Death Of bishop Dupanzoup-ThaeH Hnsur-
receRon I'm New Caledonia.
PARIS, Oct. 12.-The Right Rev. Felix Antoine
Dupanloup Bishop OF Orleans, Is dead. de
was seventy-six years Of age.
Advices from New Caledonia report that the
insurreetion among the tribes On the Island Is
gnraading.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
AN Tnfurlated C0mmunfty-NesFo kSaV"
isERer6 Taken From Jail ana aahseu-
One Gut HIN Pieces by the Iynchers.

Vernon, md, horror show it one of the most
terrible on record Soon as the outrage on the
four girls became known the excitement &, Somo p
work Of vengeance was complete, After the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

1.-THE DEMOCRAT Is responsible for none of
the views expressed In the communications
1nder this head; but no Communications will
10 printed except from responsible parties.I
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
The Fever ut Cant0n-A Number of Negro
v1ctlnns--Hts Spread Inn the NelghbOr1ng
gnuutrv.
Especial to the Democrat.l
DlscOuragIng Reports Received at Rev
Y0rk-COlIectEons of Money
and SUPPLIES.

New YORK. Oct. 12.--Latest dispatches from
the Southwest show that the weather there for
and the yellow fever is attacking new victims
The number of deaths reported from the prin-
cipal places was upwards Of one hundr d.
Davis. President of the Confederacy. The dis
ease is spreading around all the infected dis
tries.
The work Of raising money and supplies in
Now York and vicinity is still going on encour-
agipgly. Physicians advise that clothing be
sent after frost.
Total subscriptions at Paris to the Southern
relief fund amount to S11 900.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
The Golden Gate's Tide of Wheat.
[San Francisco Call. Sept. 29.I

L5au TEauCibCO IeII. EBDU- za'J
Up to last night an even hundred cargoes Of
this years wheat have passed out through the
Golden Gate. The aggregate is 1886 tons,
worth Sc OCT 497. This is the largest export
movement OF the great staple during the first
quarter of any harvest year in the history Of
San Francisco, and she york is but fairly begun.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

A Decision Against New York Importers.
| New YORK, Oct 12-Colector Merritt has de-
cided adversely to the importers in the kid
| glove test cases, which the merchants apprais-
causes q penalty OF 20 per cent for under
| valuation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13

Nurses and attendants in sick rooms. who
have not had the fever. use Omaha Rhubarb
Wine as preventive. For sale by I. L. Lyons
druggist.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
TOO Witty by Half.
BROOKLYN Union.l

Editors like breyity but man who was
recently hanged in Indiana suited them too
well. lie made no remarks about Heaven,
but nodded to the preacher and said, "I'l
see you later" and then the trap fell,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
New Officers of the American District
Telegraph Company.

NEW YORK. Oct. 12.-At meeting of the board
Of directors of the American District TELEGRAPH
elected for the ensuing year: President. E. W.
Andrews; vice presidents. A. B. Cornell and
Thomas NJ. Foote; treasurer. A., B; Cornell /;
secretary and assistant treasurer, U. Il. dotcn-
iftc
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
GRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

A West Virginia Tax Collector Defaults.
WHEELING, W. Va, Oct. 12.-George G. Black.
city collector here for the last six years is de-
faulter to the city to the amount Of $19,439 38.
He had at one time $40 900 of the city's money
on interest in bank In his own name. for which
he drew interest Onthly.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
ENGLAND.

Renewed Depression i'm European Money
Markets.
LONDON, Oct. l2-Renewed depression Is OBJ
aeryable in all the European bourses. The fail.
are Of Heugh. Balfour G Co. has created bad
Impression In business circles.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
GERM Z.

The Government VIII Support Austria.
LONDON, Oct IA dispatch from Berlin
says G. rmany will support Austria against
mentS,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
e,ause of the Recent Failure.

IoNpoN, Oct. 12.-The Manchester Guardian
says the failure OF Hugh Balfour & Co.. Of that
city, was caused by losses ON Manchester goods
= shipped to India and China.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
Chairman Congressional Committee
Blaine I'm Michigan.

NILES. Oct 12--Ten thousand people attended
teregt to his two hours hard money speech.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
The Real Need of the Party.

What the Nationals really want is a fiat ballot.
this juncture than fiat money.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
"A NmGie tn the RAaaCaaSs

Washington Post.I
You may bluster and swagger and fret as you
will.
But Congress, you bet. is Democratic still.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13

Register before the offices are crowded
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-13
Twenty~siX Hnterments at MemplrEs-Sey-
enty~s1x New Cases-prOmlment
Citizens ON the Death Roll.
Especial to the Democrat.

Citizens ON the Death Roll.
Especial to the Democrat.l
MEMPHIS Oct 12.-Undertakers report twenty
six intermen's during the past twenty-four
hours. The prominent names appearing in the
dead roll are r. P Holland. of the Ledger, and
Mrs. Dr. Slater. wife of the late Rev. DR.. Slater,
OF the Methodist Church, who was one of the
Protestant ministers who remained with his
people and gave his life in the cause of reliev-
ing the distressed. Twenty physicians report
seventy-six new cases oday. W. G. B.
The Fever at Cant0n-A Number of Negro
victims-Hts Spread Inn the NelgEbOr1ng
Country.
Especial to the Democrat
CANTON. Miss, Oct. 12.-Total cases to date
s29; total deaths. 40; new cases for the past
twenty-four hours, 8; no deaths.
The fever seems to have an especial liking for
the negroes and Is attacking them. most of the
new cases for the past three days being among
that class
The sickness and panic In the country are on
the increase.
DR.. J. T. Magruder. at Livingston, ten milee
west of this place. has black vomit, and his re-
covery Is despaired of. EMMETT L. ROSS
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-27
EEUE DGsT.

Hon. Geo. W. Bakers youngest child
was taken seriously Ill yesterday.
The interior of the Jail is being over
hauled by Sheriff Sias.
The Ruby Hill Rifle Team wants to
shoot the Eureka boys for 500.
All the furnaces are running at the Eu-
rska Consolidated Company's works.
The Star Crickets of Ruby Hill accept
the challenge Of TIE Scrub Crickets. See
notice.
Mr. Aiken is building a dwelling house
on South Buel street, nearly opposite the
residence Of A. e. Titus.
Mr.. Robinson reports a change for the
better in the Albion shaft. The change in
dicates proximity to ledge matter.
Ham Willard, an old timer in these
parts, and once a II ember Of the Legisla-
ture from Lander, is in town.
The Richmond Company are receiving a
lerge amount Of rock from Pancake noun
tain. to be used in refining their furnaces.
Terrence McMahonis putting the Fourth
OF July touches on 'sder ~mershcens,,' under
his charge.
Read A. Cazaux's advertisement about
his lost watch. He offers 500 for the re-
turn Of the lost articles.
Mrs. Stanton, the mother of Mrs. N.
Westcoat, died at Phoebe yesterday. Mrs.
Westcoat was en- route for Pioche at the
time.
Tie quilt rattle viii take place this even
ing at s o'clock at Joe Mendez' saloon. All
persons holding tickets will please be ON
hand at the appointed time.
Mr.. Wright, the gentleman who has been
shearing g large band of sheep at the cor
raj south of the town, departed with them
for Colorado yesterday.
A band OF Enreka and White Pine In
dams came up on last nights train. They
had been north to confer with Indian
Agent Gheen.
1t was reported here last evening that a
shooting serape had occurred yesterday at
Secret Canyon. We were unable to learn
particulars, but understand the trouble
was in relation to a wood ranch.
A cablegram received in San Francisco
OF Monday, as we learn by private letter,
quoted Richmond shares in the London
market at SGT 80. There is lively compe-
tition for the control, the contest being
between the friends of the Commission
and the friends of Mr.. Probert.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-27
The volunteers Disbanaea.

The Elko Independent in its issue Of
Monday says: Lieutenant Governor
Jewett Adams returned from the north
yesterday, and left here for Carson City
this morning. He has disbanded all the
forces that has been in the service of the
State in protecting the northern frontier
against the threatening invasion of the
Bannocks. The movement of the Indians
having transferred the seat of war into
Oregon, and the United States troops hav-
ing arrived on the scene of action, Govern
or Adams did not consider it necessary to
continue the expense of longer maintain
ing a force in the employ of the State. 1t
would not be at all surprising if some of
the papers in this State who are always
seeking an opportunity to growl about
something, considering that the Indians
did not really make the attack on this
county which was threatened, should say
that an unnecessary expense has been in
Cured. But il the editors Of those papers
had been placed on the northern border Of
this county within 60 miles Of a band of
murderous Bannocks, as our northern set
tiers were, there is no doubt but they
would call as loudly for assistance as any
body"