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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-20
CAPITAL NOTES.
HON. RANDALL GIBsON's STATEMENT.
He Denies Having Expressed the opinion
Attributed to Himself ANA MIR. Lamar
In Mr.. MeMift's LnfA Letter.

WAsH1NGToN. Feb. 19.-The following Is Mr..
Randall Gibson's statement, commenting on
Mr.. Hewitt's. card. of the sixteenth instant. In
the New York Sun in which Mr.. Hewitt admits
that Massrs. Tucker aud Gibson did not OK
press the opinion attributed to them Ia regard
tp tn, power OF the Vice President. but stated
that Mr. Gibson had. In Paris last summer,
told him that Mr.. Lunar had entertained tho
opinion that the President of the Senate hnd the
right to count the votes. Mr.. Gibson denies
this, as will be soen in the following statement,
and in conversation says that he has no recol-
lection OF any conversation ut all ewith Mr..
Hewitt In Paris on the subject The following
Is the statement
Mr.. Hewitt has evidently fallen into an error
in his note Of the sixteenth to the New York
Sun. do not remember to have spoken with
him on THO subject Of the conference at his resi-
dence on December 8. 1876. which have always
regarded as Of highly confidential character
but II have, he surely mistook the purport Of
my remarks. 1 could not have ascribed to any
President has, under the constitution, the
power to count and declare tho electoral vote.
Various suggestions were made of the possible
phases that might arise in the coming discus
sions. but no opinion was expressed that tho
Vice President had the constitutional right to
count the votes. Mr. Hewitt may have misun-
derstood some allusion to these suggestions.
purely hypothetical, for the fixed opinion OF
some of our friends who were present. Subse-
quent proceedings or debates show TINT this
md mySelf"
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--a- d
FOREIGN news.
THE SILVER BILL.


Hyw Its Passage Is viewed In England
LONDON. Feb 1.-THE Times financial af1icle
says: United States funds have surprised many
people by advancing. instead Of falling on the
news that the silver bill passed In a manner that
will insure its becoming a law In much It's
present shape. We haye always said that the
public was not selling the stock to any aappre
now now and then characterized the bonds
passing. fears Of dealers and to specula-
tive selling. which only madS thee market
harder hence. on receipt OF better New York
prices. and because the worst was now known,
the market naturally rose by mere efforts OF
those who had sold to buy back besides 1t has
been noticed that tho limitation put upon the
quantity OF silver that may be coined within
given time ia itself tantamount to making all
yer subsidiary coinage. at all oven 8, for some
felt and holders stick to their bonds This % does m
not alter the fact that political factions in Anne
rica have been PLAYING fast and loose with ma
tional credit or that the passing Of this bill Is
distinct breach Of faith Ia intention. We olay
seek to account for the attitude of the market
The only thing that will lower the prices of
these or any otser high class stock uust now is
m
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THAT TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS.
An Explanation of the Kcnner Wells
Transaction.

New York Feb 19.--In Wow Of the present
grave complication In Louisiana. trouble grow
ing out of the arrest Of Anderson. Wells and
other members of the Returning Board of that
State, the presence in this city Of Duncan r.
Kenner. who played &c. prominent part in the
supplementary proceedings IN Congress during
the Investigation before David Dudley Fields
committee is not without u particular interest.
Mr.. Kenner 1t will be remembered. is the gem
tlsman whom Gov. Wells charged openly with
having offered him bribe of 5000 900 to cast the
vote Of the board for SamuelJ j. Tilden.
Mr. Kennar says: Wells after several meet
ipgs ut my office. asked me whHt wanted him
to do. [ said all that was wanted was a fnir
count of all the votes east. Wells continued,
and said that he must throw out some parishes
but could leave enough votes in to elee- Mich
oils. He said he would do that II | would place
in his hands $500 900 In greenbacks. told him
the truth when said [ had no money. That Is
oil there was about IT,. | consulted with Drs
Samuel Chopin. John Phelps. Gen. J. s. Brent.
'1j ris. Dr. esd Beard Martin n"sor Gordon IN Henry
Miller and others. but money was not
raised and not cent was paid I am
glad President Hayes has not thought fit to lift
his hand to stay punishment which is meted
out to voators Of law. Secretary Sherman will
soon discover his mistake in protesting against
it when the people Of the South asked foio JUS
tice. They made no bargain The govern l.
ment in the withdrawal of lhstroops sim ply
did what should have been done long BEFORE I
think there Is no chance whatever for Gov.
Nichols extending pardon to convicted mem i
bers of the Returning Board / speak how
ever. without 40 y official knowledge.
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LONDON. Feb. 10. = The English channel
squadron has arrived at Gibraltar. In addi-
tion to the vessels now In the Bay Of Mondan Ia,
five guns. Antelope two guns. Fiamingo three
guns. Basilistk five guns. aud Cygnet four guns,
arejn the Bosphorus. or at the entrance to the
Black Sea. to keep watch over the straits and
hold 1 M themselves at the disposal Of the ambassa
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The Indiana Democratic Convention.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 1.-THE Democratic State
G invention will meet for organization to-mOr-
row, the twentieth instant. Already about
eight hundred delegates have arrived and q
great crowd Is espected to morrow Senator
VOORHEES, has telegraphed that he would not be
present as he intended. owing to pressure of
duties at Washington. For the five principal
toned from nine to thirteen candidates for each
one. and there Is expected t, be hard struggle
before nomination is effected. 1t is TOO early
to indicate wuat will he the complete action on
the financial question. The probabilities are
the convention will indors9 the views Of Voor-
hees and settle down to promoting the ticket
put in nomination.
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The European Congress.

VIENNA. Feb. 19.-Prince Auersperg, In the
Reichsrath. stated that gll the Cabinets had ae-
SsGpted s, Aestria's proposition for a difference.
me RUSSIAN government bad declared in favor
of q congress, but ia opposed to its assembling
n the capital Of any Of the signatory States
Negotiations on this poi mt were approaching a
conclusion. and an early meeting of the con
Jtagard some of the peace stipulations as in ac-
cord with It's Interests but he hopes that the con-
stess would reach solution satisfactory to all.
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NEW ORLEANS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 90

stands in the way but Wells and Anderson,
whose conviction they have contracted for and
the contractors arc hurrying on the work.
This is a national. not Q personal, question.
It Is renewalt m q ,s1s insidions gnise Of the tre-
1t becomes the Republicans OF the North to be
on their guard. and give our Louisiana hire
be quiet, or be prepared for open. determined
and unrelentng war. -...
j. MADISON WELLS.
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asermany.s PosiIian.

BERLIN. Feb. 1a.-Prince Bismarck, answering
the Interpolation in the German Parliament.
naries that wao likely to produce war between
Russia on one side and England or Austria on
the other. Germany, he said. repudiated the
role OF Europe IN arbiter, but would advocate
an early assembling Of the congress-.
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THE EXHIBITION OF BEAUTIFUL
WOMEN.
How the Females ON Exhibition In New
York Were Cheated out of their
Promised Fee.

My hohk FEB 1.-THE Heram says y : the beat
Garden In International Congress were to re-
ceive. in addition to the admiration and honor
GRAFTON of s5 for their attendance. When the Con-
gress finally adjourned, In lieu of the expected
SIS each separate parcel of loveliness and grace
papar which on examination proved
TO be sort OF certificate of atten-
dance or order, showing thato the
bearer was entitled toereceiye the stipulated
amount. on presentation of the document, at
the Office Of the pfojector of the enterprise
Yesterday the holders of these securities at
protector was absent, and had forgotten to
leave the money required to meet the due bills
held by the disappointed beauties. OF course
there was an indignant excitement among the
creditors. who even forgot that culture was
supposed to be one OF the cardinal virtues OF
the exhibition. and were more emphatic than
select in their expressions Of anger.
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CANADA,
RccIproclty-A neflcit ,n Rexenuc

the House Of Commons last night, theo Premier
said That there was no question of a reciprocity
treaty under Consideration between the two
governments The government of the United
States has made no proposttio to us and when
the United states make proposition we will
OF course. give II due consideration.
There was deficit of ST. SEQ oooo Ia last years
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The Russian Communication

doNDoN. Feb. 1e.The Daily Ne,cs. in a lead
ing article, says: Had Derby, felt Mt liberty to
mrpicntion was Of a character to warrant the
hopes OF peace.
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0 nhc Fn,nine IN 1hina.

LONDON, Feb. 19.-The Tisns Ia an editorial
article says: 1t Is stated on authority that can
not be questioned that 7oodoo,eo0 of human be-
ings are now starving in the famine stricken
provinces of North China. The imagiycition
fails to cope with 50 gigantic calamity.
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Cardinal McCloskey I'm E,,rope @

.QuEENsrowN, Feb. 19-Arrived-S -Steamship
City OF New York. Cardinal MeCloskey, en-
route to Rome, to attend theoConclave. is a pas
senGer,
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THE EASTERN QUESTION.
Austria Mobilizinw Her Troons

LONDON. Feb ia dispatch from Pesth saws
It j. reported that 5000 men are being secretly
monlllzeu; ana that two camps will be formed
on the Galatian frontier News from Pesth Il
generally Of sen sational character
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A provincial legislature will shortly assemble
which will elect a prince to govern the prov
ince.
Of mobiliEing her army.
Austria now implicitly confdes A Prince Bis
marck, and is convinced that the congress will
arrive at a solution in favor Of her interests.
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ITALY.
The First Ballot for the Papacy

IoNpoN. Feb f9.-A dispatch from Rome SAYS
the frst ballot Tor the PapaeF will take place
% this morning.
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AUsTRI IA..
H0uOrs To STANLEY

VIENNA. Feb. 1s.-Henry NJ Stanley has been
elected an honoraryo member OF the ImperSal
Geographical Society of this city
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reacc To BE Concluded This Month

LONDON, Feb IA dispatch from Vienna
SAYS i Is announced fron'o Constantinople that
the peace negotiations. and. If possible, con-
clude the1n before the end of Februarye
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MONTREAL, Feb. 1e,-Another heavy failure
Gevier. real estate operators. being attached
Their ~, LIABILITIES are estimated at from s35o.ooo to
100000. Their assets are, nominally greater.
but are in iepreciuted lands.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-20
Jghe Alaska Commercial Company.

New, YORK, Feb. ,19.--,The ,S,n,'s Washington
special says that with the aid OF Secretary Sher-
man the Alaska Commercial Company has
scored another conquest from the people Of the
United Stales-another advance to absolute SOW
ereignty over the whole Territory of Alaska.
Last year the company succeeded. again with
the influence Of Secretary Sherman, in pro-
curing che withdrawal Of all troops and army
officials from the Territory now in the
Mr.. Sherman has removed tho last check
Of conflicting ciyi authority from the
company,s path. by q suppression of
Company has made upwards Of 10 per cent per
annnm out of its partnership with the govern
'ment. the United States has received but per
cent per annum on its invesi ment OF 81 900 900
in the territory of Alaska. which has now be-
come an excl lusive hunting and trading ground
Of the Alaska Company. consisting, as its
records show, of seven Individuals. who hold
this vast territory-larger than the area of Cali
fornia. Oregon, Nevada, Utah and Arizona com
bined-against the millions Of their fellow-ci
zens. who in common Justice and equality have
the peoples money.
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The Russians Will Not Advance con Gal
liDnlt.

LONDON, Feb. ia dispatch from st. Peters,
burg says Prince Gortschakoff has declared he
will not advance upon Gallipoli provided the
British troops do not land
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LONDON Feb. 2o.-A dispatch from Bucharest
states lh$t 300 900 Russian troops are being con-
eentrateG In Roumania.
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GERM ANY,
How tie New American Minister is re-
glrded.

BERLIN, Feb. 1a.--The German press cordially
hail the appointment by President Hayes Of
Bayard Taylor as United States Minister to
Germany.
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Faience pate dure and royal Wooster china,
dsn,orated and plain. at L. Otfner & Co.'S. oppo-
oslS the Varieties Theatre.
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Two Brutes Pound Each other In New
York.

New YoRK, Feb. ia dainty piece of pugl-
ism came off last night In the upper part Of the
city. not mile frono the spot on which the
first prize fight was fought in America which
was between Tom Bensley and Jake Hire, the
father Of the famous Tom. over sixty years ago.
the difference being that the present affair came
off In a room, while the old ono took place In an
open field. The combatants fought for purse
Of $500. made up by number of gentlemen who
like to witness two good men put no their
handsome gloves, and where the art Of self-de-
fense can be shown to perfection without any
serious result.
The puRilsts we're W. McClenan of New York,
and T. McDermott. of Boston. Both nre mas
iers Of the art and teachers. the first named hav
ing his rooms in this city. white McDermott
teaches the young idea how to shoot out both
'maulers' in the city of Boston. The men are
very nearly of the same height. McCienan hav-
ing probably an inch the best Of 1t, while in
weight he had the advantage of three pounds
he weighing 149 pounds and McDermott lag
pounds. Both were finely developed.
The fight lasted % minutes, the rounds gem
orally being very short and decisive. Seven
teen were fought before McDermott, who had
been the receiver general forYthe last Is min
utes of the fight, as he sat where he was
Knocked down. said o can't win; my stom-
ach is wrong. and won't fight any more. am
Ia no condition" He was urged by his seconds.
however to try q few more rounds, but the
man knew he had enough, and would not havO
any moro. McClenans heavy body blows had
done their work. and that settled it.
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The place. of 1,onferencc

LGyDoN, Feb. 1e.-Austria suggested Baden
BadGn as the place for the meeting Of the con
gress SO that Prince Bismarck might preside.
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The creeks Not Invading tn

LONDON. Feb. ia telegram from Athene
denies the report that the Greeks had renewed
the invasion of Turkey
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benefit of the "Crushed Trasedian,' Count
.JOauues.

New York. Feb. 17.-If 1t were not that one
party was on the stage and the other in the all-
ditorium 1t would have been difficult last night
to tell which was the audience and which were
the performers at the Lyeeum Theatre on the
occasion of the benefit of George, the Count
Joannes. An extraordinary spectacle of q house
tul of people assembling and paying q hand
some sum Of money for the privilege Of anus
ing each other was presented. Hamlet" was
the piece presented, but so far as the audiehcs
wns concerned it was a phntomime. absolutely
not one single word from beginning to end
being audible SO loud and continuous were cat
calls, laughter and sarcastic comments and O
desire by the spectators to please,
The situation was made more remarkable
the more intelligent and refined classes of the
community, The gallery was filled with well
to have their say. and the lower portion was was
crowded with those who came to hear it and
laugh. While the merriment was boisterous,
tsrness or malevolence. In it. and when some
one ia the course of the play cried Three
my" there was not single response.
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Eysland and Russia ON A,alcable Terms.
LONDON, Feb 10 From the tSnor of the dee
bate ia Parliament last evening it is considered
that tue relations between England and Russia
are becoming more amicable
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BULGARIA Beins Reorgan,zed

LONDON. Feb. laoIt is reported that Gov,
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THE GREAT RETURNING BOARDER.
MAD. WELLS ADDRESSES THE REpuB-
L1CANs OF THE COUNTRY.

Rage and Despair Get ethc Better of His
Discretion and HE InduIges I'm CaIum-
niOus Language - Re says Ills Trial
owas Inspired by MIR. Tiiden and David
Dudley Field.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
,PECIAL NOTICES.
J. tx unk Bitter
Wine of Iron.

never been known To fall In the cure
ekness, attended with symptoms, In
llloh 10 eXertiOn, loss Of memory,
ity OF breathing, general weakness.
Ol disease, weak nervous, trembling,
nj horror OF death, night sweaLs cold
eaKhess, dlmness OF vision, languor,
fsal lassltude OF the muscular sys-
ENORMOUS appetite, Win dyspepLic
n, not hands, flushing OF Tie body,
- OF lhe SKIN, ,Dallld cOuntenauce and
iohs on tIle lace, purifying the blood,
~ tne DUCK, heaYlness OF Tie eyelids,
ehl Diaca spots lying before the eyes.
lpOIdry suiiuslon and loss of sight:
Ol attention, etc. These symptoms
Flse from weakness, and TO remedy
use h, +. kunkel's Bitter Wine OF
~ never ialls. thousands are now
ing healln who have used 1t. Get the
ic' S9iu only In 81 bottles. Take
3 for Runkel's Bitter Wine OF Iron
truly valuable tonic has been 80
t.eniy tested by all classes of the COM
~ tilat IL Is how deemed indlspensg-
toiAc medicine. IL costs but little.
~ the blood, and gives tone To Lhe
~ IehoVaIes the system and pro-
pw only ask trial OF this valuable
rTioe onl y IL per boltle. E. II,
hEL, MI, sole Proprietor, No. 269 North
street, below Vine, Phila., Pa. ASK
nhels Bitter Wine oil Iron, and take
.eer, ae a photograph of the proprietor
'h wrapper; all others are Counter
sie 81 counterfeits. DO not let your
4 1' ns sen S,I you any but Kunkel's, which
up only as above represented. You
a,s Ola oottles lor 50. ALI | a X is one
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Verdict Against a Church.

FOR INDUCING AwIFE TO REMAIN APART
BAND.
From the Inter.Oeeaa. 1fla at
BRYAN, Ohio, March 2-Joseph Lich-
W brought suit against John Holdemau
and others for $4,000 for enticing his
wiIe 10 abstain from marital relations to
him. All the parties were members Of
the "Church OF God" q branch Of the
S1ennonites. In May, 1876, the society
OF which John Lichty and his wife were
members.for divers reasons not shown In
court, excommunicated him, and placed
I nun under the ban termed avoidance"
rms means that the RENAL ming mem bers
shall shun and avoid the srring or ex-
communicated brother until he repent
anu is again received into the church. 1t
makes it the duty Of the wife, she bel ng
memOer, not TO eat at the same table
with her husband, nor talk with him ,ex-
cept when of absolute Recessity; aud net
to sleep with him under penalty OF being
expelled from the church and being for
ever lost. She could, however, keep
house for him and his family, which
consisted of four children. This Mrs.
Liehty did for year. he, In the mean
Tune, patiently and kindly trying to in
dnce her to act the wifely part with him.
But on different occasiens, when he had
nearly succeeded in winning her back to
him the priests OF teachers would step
In and warn her that she could not take
such q step without the consent of the
church, and that If she did her soul
would be forever lost. He then let his
farm and moved away, thinking his
wife would go with him; but infuencs
was brought to bear upon her, and she
would not leave the society.
LlchtV then SIled the church mo m ha p u
for damages. They made their own
defence in court, not believing In law
yers. The Bible was their law book. and
they read in parts from Numbers to
Revelation. Limon Mennil of Holland,
who lived in the sixteenth century, was
their commentator. By the Bible they
sought to justify their course, and under
the plea of religious tolerance. guaran-
teed by the Constitution. claimed as YER
dict in their favor. The testimony being
all In, and the arguments having been
made, the case went to the jury, who
soon brought in verdict giving 81, SOC
damages to the plaintiff.