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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
CAPITAL NOTES.
THE EUROPEAN CONGRESS.
Washington View Of what Action the
United states Should Take Upon the
Expected Invitation to Participate
4 Small Puff of Secretary Eyarts.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1a-The government has
not received an invitation to send u representa-
tive to the congress ut Baden Baden. to deliber-
ate upon the Eastern question. The propristy
of accepting such an invitation. when received
will be the subject of Cabinet discussion. and
will be treated with all the importance 1t de-
serves.
1t has always been the policy of this govern
ment to keep out ob European complications
of the opinion that in O great crisis like that
now pending in Europe, threatening, as 1t does
the world. involving the settlement OF questions
riousy affect our own position the country
should depart from Its traditional policy AMI
accept such invitation If offered. But the mat
ter may be safely trusted in tho hands Of Secre.
tary Fvarts. whose decision. whaever it may
be- will be for the best interests 0t bis country
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st. patrick.s nav in nrook,yn.

BROOKLYN. Feb ls.-A convention of the Irish
societies of this city assembled last night to
elect officers and to complete arrangements for
the celebration of st. Patrick's day. Thirty-tw
divisions of the Ancient Order. of Hibernians
Patrick,s Mutual. Each society was assessed
s. to defray general expenses. None of the tenn
perauce societies wera renresaptai
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
A Rnt-KtIltng Match.

NEW YoRK, Feb. 1sAn imported black and
TIM terrier killed 100 rats in fourteen minutes
and forty three seconds Saturday evening, win
ming 500 by beating time by seventeen seconds.
At the end of the contest the dog was SO ex-
owner had to carry him home. Considerable
money changed hands on the results
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
just Like a Woman.

Monday morning the police arrested the negro
Decord. who SO brutally kicked the woman Vic
torine Francis on Sunday last. and locked fgm
having been once the victims much adored. she
has declined to prosecute him and requests the
police to lettlim CO. o
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
GERMANY.
FortF,comlng Roya, Marriages.

:, BERLIN. Feb. 1s.-The marriages of Princess
many. to the hereditary Prince Of the Duchy Of
Saxemeiningen, and Of the Princess Elizabeth
daughter of Prince Frederick Charles, to the
hereditary Prince OF the Grand Duchy of Olden-
berg, will be solemnized here this evening.
Prince Bismarck will take part in the cere-
monies.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
Pra9sians for Eurane

New York Feb. 1s-Last month the four
ports Of New York. Boston. Baltimore and
Europe. Among the New York shipments
were sls+t,s79 pounds of hams: 2974,b4o
pounds of fresh beef: over 1000, ,oao pounds of
pork: nearly 100000 pounds of cheese and
300. zoe mounds of butter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
The Myster,eof the Armstrong Murder.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1s-Light is gradually
strong murder in Camden. Ne. some weeks
ago. At first suspicion pointed to some men
with whom the murdered man had had q busi-
traordinary circumstantial evidence which en-
veloped them has been entirely swept away. and
there are now strong reasons to believe that his
partner, who held large insurance policies on
the life of the deceased sis the murderer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19

At duel the parties discharged their pis-
tolls without effect, whereupon one of the sec
onds interfered and proposed that. the COM
batants shake hands. To this the Other sec
ond objected as unnecessary. For said he.
their hands have been shaking this half
hour
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
The COnference-A Possible Russian 81
vance Upon GaIIipOH.

LONDON. Feb 1s.-Lord Derby says no further
progress has been made regarding the confer
ence.
A dispatch was received to-day in reference
to the possible advance of the Russians upon
Gallipol, but he cannot make it public.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
The Ultra silver Men.

New YORK Feb. 1s.-The Posts Washington
special says: Some OF the extreme silver men
are not satisfied with the Bland bill as amended
by the Senate. and assert their intention to vote
against 1t unless the House of Representatives
rhanpnS it. @
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
silver i'm New York,

New YORK. Feb. 1s.-Greenbackers and silver
men are arranging for a monster noon and
evening mass meeting in this city at an early
date. There will be about a dozen prominent
speakers Gen. Butler and Senator Voorhees,
will. it is expected, be present.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
Brutality and Crime.

NEW DIRK. Feb. Is. = Andrew C1lIens was
driving Saturday night through East Four
teenth street, when stranger tried to cross the
street The wagon knocked him down and Co.
lens drove on. Peter Bowmer saw the accident
fr rm the wagon. drew an oyster knife and
Stabbed Bowmer twice in the shoulder and once
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
The Tariff hiDI.

CLEVELAND. o., Feb. 1s-Ex- Congressman
Payne, ex-Mayor Otis Fayette Brown. H. Lam
son and A. b. Stone haye been appointed n com
mittee by the iron and steel manufacturers of
this section to visit Washington and Oppose
Woods tariff bill. A meeting is being held and
much feeling manifested on the subject Lead
ing bankers say the tariff Is doing more than
anything else to unsettle business and create
want Of confidence in the West
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@indIHHg Of a Rody.

NEWARK. N. j.. Feb. ts.-The body ofJennie
Moore, u beautiful girl. was found yesterday in
the river. She disappeared from Belleville
Christmas week. She had been keeping COM
pany with q New Yor gentleman. forty five
years old they we're to have been married early
In December but the ceremony was delayed by
her Illness. Her lover called at her home one
evening and remained late: fifteen minutes
after he went away she threw a shawl over her
head went out. and never returned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
Resolution of the House of Lords SAn
Army Corps to be Modified.

LONDON. Feb. 18.-In the House Of Lords to-
night resolutions were &c offered reciting that the
Turkey are such as to justify England In tax
ing every precaution to discourage the en-
croachment by which the treaties Of 1855 and
1871 are threatened. It s stated that the second
army corps will be mobilized shortly.
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on the head. An officer Of the seventeenth pre-
cinct appeared and Colens led He was ar
rested last night. Bowmer is dangerously in
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
More AmicabIe Relations Between Eng
land and Russia.

LONDON. Feb. 19.-From the tenor of the de-
bate in Parliament last evening it is concluded
that the relations between England and Russia
are becoming more amIcable.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
FAT PACKARD RECOMMENDATION
The washington POST Corracts Its state.
ment That Mr.. Dupre was o
Party to 1t.
TAecial to the Democrat ]

WASHINGTON. Feb l8.-The Post tomorrow
morning will correct the statement made
editorially some days ago to the effect that Hon.
Go, w. Dupre had personally recommended
Packard to the President for appointment as
Collector. BUELL..
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The United states Invited to Take Part
in the European Congress.

LONDON, Feb. 18 1t is reported that Russia
has asked the United States to be represented at
the forthcoming congress at Baden-Baden.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
Fire In Mobile.

MOBILE. Feb. 1s.The large oil warehouses; o.
Chess. Corley & Co., and Vess. Taylor & Co.
burned to-day; also. the Goodman cotton ware
house. Total loss $40, 900.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
ITALY.

All But FNur of the Cardinals Now In
ROme-List of the Absent.
ROME, Feb. 1s.-All the Cardinals have arrived
here to attend the conclave, except Cardinals
Di Traello. Of Benevenuto: st. Marc OF Reunes
Asuszo. OF Capua; and McCiosky Of New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
Arrest Of a Tramp.

BROOKLYN. Feb. 1s.--A tramp who gave his
name as Samuel McCaul. aged forty yenrs was
arrested last night by some citizens in Court
street. near Bush. for assnuting two little girls.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19

Decorated dinner sets. the largest assortment
i the southwest. at E. Offner & Co.'S. opposite
the Varieties Theatre.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
The Russians Withdraw From the Sami
o O. adle RedOubf
AREvIEw OF THE SITUATION.

CoNsTANTINoPLE. Feb. 18-The Russians hay
withdrawn from the Samidie redoubt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
Peace Prospects.

LONDON. Feb. lathe situation is now re-
garded in all the European capitals as being
mo peaaefu
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TELEGRAPHIC.
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
A Marrow Escape-0u,ck Time.

New ToRK. Feb 1s.--The escape 81 the pas
sengers Of the. Old Colony. steamship, which
left here Saturday evening. from terrible fate.
nearing Block Island early yesterday morning
the walking beam fell. crashing through the
decks into the hold where it was fortunately
held. Had it broken througlo the bottom the
sinking OF the steamer nnd loss OF probably all
on board would have been inevitable.
The City Of Washington has made run from
this port 10 Havana in the remarkable time of
three days and eighteen hours.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
The Polk Investigation.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s.-The Committee on
Civ! Service Reform to-day continued the in
yestigation of the charges against Doorkeeper
Polk, and examined James G.. Payne. who was
one OF those who had to pay portion Of his
salary to Duffy In pursuance Of the doubling
up process referred to by the latter. He claimed
that in this case the payment was purely volun-
tary, and was not made In conformity with any
suggestion from Polk. Duffy. or any one else.
He paid Duffy st6 30 each month, or one half the
amount he understood was necessary to mako
Dufy's pay come up to $4,000 per annum.
He supposed that Col. Polk was paying the
other half out OF his own pocket. AT the close OF
the second OF month he told Duffy he
would not pay him another cent. He gave the
money to Polk because he was under obllgn-
tons to him for retaining him In office. He
did not know positively that Polk was Keeping
Duffy In office and paying him out Of his own
pocket but simply guessed 1t. He also knew
that Bacon was paying an amount similar to
that paid by himself. but he merely guessed
that i went In the same direction as his con-
tributions.
He never paid Col Polk any more than the
one amount Of SIG 80 and was paid back the
amount by Donovan in Col Polk's presence
about O week before this Investigation COM
menced. Payne persisted la declaring that the
SIC SO paid by him to Polk was an entirely gra-
tuitous offering.
Several other witnesses were examined whose
testimony was to the effect that they had ben
employed but not paid for the entire period Of
their services.
The committee adjourned until to- morrow
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
Church Debts.

New YORK. Feb. 1s--Bro. Talmadge's flock
owed s72 600, when Bro. Kemban stepped briskly
to the platform yesterday moHling. and In two
hours s3s, 600 were pledged and In the evening
promises of $1,000 additional were obtained.
The debt on DR.. Armitaga,s. Fifth Avenue BaD-
ing he lintroducAd Rev. Mr.. Smith. OF the Pres
byterian Memorial Church.. Brother Smith
money, and in an hour s27 600 q this sum was
promised and the announcement made that
enough members weoe out OF town to furnish
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The New Jersey Runaway.

TsENroN Feb 1s.-1t e reported that default
in Philadelphia. o
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19

COLUMBUS. CO.. Feb. 1s.-Gen. Tom Ewing,
who is en- route to Washington. spent yesterday
here. The general expressed himself freely Ms
emphaticaly opposed to the Bland silver bill.
warmth. that the Amendments shall not receive
concurrence in the House If he can, prevent It.
The provision limiting coinage. feo specially
will not sanction anything ehort of unlimited
coinage. He is also. opposed to the amendment
providing for the issue of certificates to de-
public dues. He says he does not believe the
President will veto the Bland BILL BUT even II
he did exercise his veto Mr.. Ewing says he be-
insist on the passage of the bill in substantially
the same shape asSt passed the House and over
the Presidant's IS veto
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
THE SITUATION IN EUROPE.

THE Hu"onED INVITATION TO THE
THE PENDING CONGRESS FAVOR
AELY RECEIVED IN WASHINGTON.
Oar Secretary of state Enam0red of the
Idea-Matl sersSice to Brazil-The sill
without AmendmentlThe Universal
Exposition TO he Opened In May, Not
withstandtng European COmpIica-
the Returning board. g
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
A Synopsis Of Some of the Bills intro
duced In Congress Yesterday.

WAsmNaT2N, Feb 10; Mr.. Riddle, of Tennes-
sec, to-day introduced In the House n bill pro
vlding that no national banking association
shall be organized under existing laws, and
that those. now in operation shall cease to do
business nfter their present charters expire.
Commodore J, ffers. Chief Of the Bureau Of
Ordnance, Navy DEPARTMENT. having informed
Representative .Whitthorne that the bureau
small arm. of calihre hfty. which was
then the army calibre, and in 1871 the
army changed the ealibre to forty five,
and being desirous Of having tho navy CON
form to the army In res pect to arm md calibre,
he therefore asks for tho adoption OF bill Civ.
ing the bureau authority to sell oooO rifles and
$4,000 carbines OF calibre fifty, and 1000 900 cart
ridges adapted to them. the proceeds to be- used
in purchasing arms OF the proper calibre.
Mr. Wbitthorne to-day introduced such n
bill, authorizing the Secretary of the Navy 70
make such sale.
Mr.. Cameron. of Pennsylvania introduced in
the Senate bill which provides that all officers
OF The United States army, who served therein
more than twenty years constantly, and served
also during the late rebellion, and who were
wounded and breyeted for gallant and meri-
under section p Of act of July 70, 1870 be re-
instated and retired as of the date they were
! respectively mustered out and discharged.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s-Hecretary Evarts STATED
again this morning that he heard nothing tt
indicate the prob tbility of the postponement o
the Paris Exposition. On the contrary there
was every indication that the Ex position woult
The Supply and other vessels will sail prompt
ly. AS heretofore advertised. II Is difficult tt
understand the object Of the dispatch sent xon
here, on Saturday, announcing the postbSne
ment Of the Exposition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-19
Combinations.

WAsHtS1sToN, Feb 1s.-The senats in execu-
tive session day confirmed tho following
nomina'ions
Ben. J. Spooner' to be- United States Mnrshaj
for Indiana
Indian Agents-samuel S. ELY, Of Peunsylva-
Chas. A. Ruffee. of Minnesota at the Chippewa
Agency. Mimi.
. Posmasters- Joseph A, Hall. at Oconto. Wis.
Keisler. at st. Geneva. Ills: Aaron Miles, al
Sullivan, Ill. Mrs Sarah A. Brown at Carmi
Iii. samuel G. Kinaya. at Kankakee. Ill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-03-27
THOMAs BOWLING. Auctioneer,

TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE I'M
PROVED REAL ESTATE IN ASH Nc
TON CIim ~ p 4r G.: On THE NORTH SIDE
AND ~ STREETS WEST. No. 325 F ST.
SOUTHWE
By virtue OF deed of trust dated February IL
22l, 1875, and duly recorded in Liber No. t::0
S29, folio 442. ct sea-, one of the land rec-E12
ords of the District of Columbia and the req st
of the party secured thereby, will sell. at pub
lie auction, on FRIDAY. April 5th, 1878. at s
ing described real estate. situated in Washington
city, in said District, to wit: All that certain piece
or pa Gel of ground lying and being in the city Of
Washington and District of Columbia, and known
and described as part OF Lot five (5) in Square five
hundred and thirty eight $3.50. Beginning sixteen
(16) feet west from the southeast corner of said
lot; and running thence west sixteen feet and eX-
tending north that width to the distance of sixty
five feet; together with the improvements. rights,
and appuItenance thereto belonging, said I'M
pro- ell ents consisting of a comfortable Frame
House
Terms of sale: One-third of the purchase money,
and all expenses Of sale, and all due and unpaid
taxes, in cash: the balance of the purchase money
In three equal instruments, for which the notes Of
the purchaser respectively six, twelve and
eighteen months from day OF sale, with interest
until paid at eight per ceutum pr annum, and
secured by deed of trust on the premises sold.
must be given. or the whole of the purchase money
may, at the option Of the purchaser, be paid in
cash. Fifty dollars to be paid at time of sale. II
terms of sale be not complied with in six days, the
Trustee reserves the right to resell at the risk and
notice In the Evening Srar newspaper. All convey
ancing and recording at purchasers cost.
JOS. A. WILLIAMSON, Trustee.
THOS. BOWLING. Auct. maI25
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B. Fl. WARNER uc1
SALE OF PART OF THE
Il "RIVERSDALE'' ESTATE, IN PRINCE
GEORGES COUNTY. MID TO EFFF(T

A PARTITION AMoNG THE Heirs. Ell
BY virtue OF decree of the Circuit Court for -
81 Snst re, q PEs%'sss
was allotted to Mrs. Charlotte A. calvert. deeeas-
The property offered for sale is situated on the
Washington Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio
Turnpike, miles from washington city and 80
from Baltimore. and comprises the large and ele-
aborers' houses anG $50 acres Of fertile land. and
Is so well known to the public as to render further
This sale affords opportunity to capitalists to
quire one of the finest and most eligibly located
TraHs on ss int ss1s 0 hs
and is:15 p, m. stop at ''Rivsrsdas ststion.'
The terms of sale, as prescribed by the decree.
are: Onethird cash, to be paid the day Of sale,
or on the day of It's ratification by the Curt the
equal payments, with interest payable semi-an-
nualy from the day of SALE the deferred pay ments
security to be approved by the Trustee; the whole
purchase money to bear interest frem the day of
ing the whole purchase money in cash upon the rat
ifcation of the sale. The decree also directs the
o e 81 Ihs
with the terms OF sale, upon giving at least three
and terms of sale, In some newspaper printed in
Prince Georges county: and such other notice as
upon the same terms as are Mentioned and 1 ppe
scribed at and for the first sale. The sale of this
land and premises to be made subject to the reser-
walton of free ingress and egress from the Tura-
pike and railway adjacent to the said land. to the
ject to the reservation of the said grave
yard itself, for the benefit of the fam
chre, etc. Upon the payment of the whole pur-
chase money with interest, the Trustee is author
chaser or purchasers thereof in fee simple, free
clear ard discharged of all right title. claim and
claiming by, through or under them or either of
them. deposit of $500 will be required on the
day of sale. G. O.. MAGRUDER Trustee
Upper Marlboro. Md. feb2Smar6 10 20, 81
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That Awful Elevator Accident in
PRrta

terrible accident occurred at the Grand
hotel. The elevator broke while it was being
c So Wer ana shree persons who were in the
wafer A reservoir on the top of the hotel
supplied a powerful stream of water through
large tube, which acted on the end of a long
piston, and forced it,with the aid of two heavy
counter weights, TO the roof In descending
the water was gradually let out so as to allow
the piston 10 go down gradually. At the ton of
the piston was large casting, surmounted nv
broad platform on which the car was placed
At about O'Clock in the morning Baron and
Bal 4neSS de Shack were about to leave the
hotel. The baron went down from the second
story by staircase, but the baroness being 81
years OF age and somewhat infirm, naturally
preferred the easier and more agreeable
me sSe OF descending by the elevator
brought up to the second story She
took her place in the car, or cage. with
a superintendent of the building and the
ductOr touched the button, but instead of de-
Scending the car began to mount with alarm
ing rapldlty. The casting which united the
piston 10 the platform on which the car rested
had broken. While the force of water was
beneath the piston and the car was descending
this was not felt, as the piston ran up and
nlted the load as usual, but Immediately the
escape valve was opened at the foot OF the
supply pipe, the piston darted downward by
itself with fearful speed to the bottom, while
counter weights, now much heavier than the
car and its load. began to run down. and
pulled the cage up at dizzy rate. Arriving
at the top floor the car was violently rammed
against the top beam. The shock was so great
that it broke the chains which held the counter
weights, and the car went flying down to the
basement The weights fell with report
almost equal to cannon shot, attracting
nearly every person in the building. The
three occupants of the cage were dead. all
bleeding from the mouth and ears, showing
cerebral congestion. A doctor was called
but his aid was not needed. At the inquest it
was aScertained that a blister in the cast
ing was the cause of the disaSter-[ Paris
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