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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

~E-he Blaine committee has thrown up the
sEponge-untiI Congress assemblies. After
anxious inquiry it was found that no funds
were available, and it has been determined to
suspend operations for the present When
Congress meets the investigation will pro-
eceed. provided the needful assistance IS forth
eeoming.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
DIED..

LYNDON Thursday. December 26, 1878. at
Ia o'clock m, at the advanced age OF nfnety-two,
Henriette Blanc, widow Of the late John Lynd.
Her friends. those Of her family. those
Of her son. Robert s. Lynd. and Of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. r. Cammack are invited to attend
the funeral from the late residence OF the de-
ceased, No. So Esplanade street. This friday
Morning at II O'clock.
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HEADQUARTERS BATTALION WASH
INGTON ARTILLERY.

New ORLEANS, Dec. %. 1878.
General Order No. 51-Extract.i
l. The Battalion Washington Artillery Is here
by ordered to assemble at the Arsenal. In full
dress uniform. completely equipped and armed
as infantry, on SATURDAY EVENING next.
December %, at 80 o'clock. for inspection.
III. Veteran members upon the veteran roll.
not on the active roll will be expected to report
in citizens dress. IL not uniformed.
Nv. The Adiutant General of the State. Gen.
Beauregard, it is expected will be present at the
inspection.
v. Captains of companies are specially
charged with the duty Of having each indi-
vidual officer and man notified personally to
be punctually present at the hour named.
By order Of COL W NJ OWEN.
de27 2t E. l. KURSHEEDT. Adjutant.
LOUISIANA MIRROR MANUF'G co.
MIRRORS OF ALL SIZES AND QUALITIES
MADE TO ORDER.
Also, Mirrors resilvered, Frames regilt and all
kinds of repairs made at moderate prices.
No. IS Baronne street. corner Of Union.
de15 3m
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
WAGONS! CANE CARTS! SPOKES
Fl. N. SORIA.

Is and 20 Union and IL and i . Perdid0
streets,
Sole Agent for the celebrated "STUDEPAKER"
WAGONS. CARTS and SPRING WORK
of all kinds and Sizes
Dealer In Philadelphia and Western Cane Wag
ons. Carts and prays Timber Wheels Wheel
barrows of all descriptions; Spokes, Fellows.
Hubs Shafts. etc. Wheelwright Material.
Orders promptly filed. ALI work warranted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
Washington Avenue Drug Store,
Corner Magazine and Washington sts.

Constantly receiving fresh supplies Of pure
Drugs, Medicines. Chemicals. Patent Medicines.
Combs OF all kinds. Brushes, Soaps. Perfumery,
Toilet and Fancy Articles. etc., sold at small
margin. Coral Tooth Paste. recommended by
beauties the teeth to fine pearl-like orna-
ment and ravishing beauty. Glycerine Gold
Cream for chapped lips. face and hands. Rob-
bronchitis and pneumonia Prescriptions put
up night and day. R. J. MAINEGRA, NJ. D..
Druggist. Pharmaceutist and Practical Chemist.
oc28 1y 2dp
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1t Is now stated that Conkling Is not for
4 Grant. or course not. He is for Conkling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
mr1rnpApuIr NorEs

Rosrog. Aug. 1s-Riley Of Saratoga, and Ken
uedy Of portland will at owaseo Lake August 70 Tor
5000 SIDE. -. 100 e,
BOSTON. Aug. 1S-OLeary finished his 400-miles
walk IN 1872 At 1910 yesterday having twenty MN
utes 70 spare go
MrppIErowN, n, Y, Aug, 1s.-The Orange County
Musical Association closed its tyeghth semannuM cOnVoh
ton Friday. - 80,
CoLUMBUs. Ohio Aug. 1S.-The third annual ses-
atom ~ mo state Archaeological Association VIII Do held AZ
Woosisr ohio Tuesday, September H.
San Francisco Aug. 1S.-W. G.. English, who
Killed al SACRAMENTO not delegate 70 the 81 LOUIS
ConyentiOn, but 4 real estate operator.
PROVIDENCE X. l., Aug. 1S..-GOyernOr Van Zandt
has nponted commission 10 examine the condition OF the
Warck Institution for savings upon which there mas oeeh
heavy drain. - -,
Bos1oN, Aug 1s.--The grantees OF the Profile and
Richard TAFT being elected president and o. II GIee1ga'
treasrer Tno road win through Franeona Notch NJ H.
PIrrsFIEI.D, Mass, Aug. 1s.-Ihe body OF len
Eyct tie murderer exhibited at chester LOT several
hours by his and another eoored man an
on fee 10 being charged Inc reoep
SCRANTON Penn, Aug. 1S.-A. A. Chase, Editor OF
me Gyaf0n Dafg Tie aIrested to-day a. the instance
81 w Scranton general manager OF the
and Coal Company charge q malclOus anu uc@V'iJ
hbel The case WIN come up Tor hearing on Monday
INDIANAPoIIsJ Ind, Aug. 18.-The National Con-
ss ~ elected the following officers yesterday
Presdent Dr. Ward, Of New York yicepresdenls DIR w
ennis o San Francisco and Q, NJ Worse Oh Ceyesnd se.
Rotary Dr. H. Jameson VI Indianapolis ueaseb hF' Az
wood, Of ChieeEo.
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EXPLODED BY LIGHTNING.


TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF POWDER MAGAZINE
THREE PERSONS KILLED AND SEVERAL WOUNDED.
PoTTsvILLE, Penn, Aug. 1S.-During a
storm about O'Clock yesterday afternoon the powder
magazine OF H. A. weldy Co., tho outskirts of this
place was struck by lightning and terrible explosion
Immediately followed. There 100 kegs OF powder
stored in the building which completely demolished
The debris was scattered with terrific force In east
ery direction, making gap In the woods nifty fee; vide
picnic party assembled in the woods short dis
TANGO below the magazine and several persons were
more or injured by the flying stones, tmbers etc.
John Wasler, boy named Vaughn, and son OF Andrew
Gallaghan were killed. daughter OF Wm Brazier had
her limbs crushed badly that amputaton Is necessary
Other persons were injured follows: Richard steas
leg badly cut David Thomas, foot crushed; Henry
James bruised about the body aud legs broken William
Reese, leg crushed.
The house OF Henry Stealey was nearly torn down and
Mr. and Mrs. stealey both received wounds about the
head Many cattle in the vicinity badly injured
that they bad to be killed. Latin Il Rand's magazine
near by containing several hundred kegs Of powder,
was badly sha ttered, but fortunately explosion
Cured there Fishers coal breaker 100 yards of
the Weldy magazine, also badly damaged portion
OF the engine tOuse being demolished The explosion
was heard miles distant and caused great excite
ment In this city, The large plate glass windows Of the
POttsville Bank aud OF the Mountain City Bank were
broken as were also many windows In the Court House
The ceilings in number OF residences were thrown
down The house OF James Galbraith, at Mount Hope
Is a complete wreck. The total loss Is estimated at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19

the twentyfour hours ended at o'clock this AFTER
There is a slight increase in the death rate the
deaths for the numbering thirteen The decrease
in the number Of is doubtless owing 70 the
fact that little material is left In the infected district ior
the fever to work upon all who able having moved
out It expected that the work OF moving others 70
Camp Joe Williams, south Of the city, Will commence To-
morrow 1000 army for their accommodation nav
ing arrived to-day.
At meeting OF the Citizens Relief Committee to-day
1t represented that Peter Mitchell owner OF the land
upon which it is proposed to place the encompment ana
another named Hagertv were melting the negroes
in the vicinity to oppose the pitching Of tents SUD
committee, consisting OF Colonel Michael Burke Cen
eral Luke E. Wright Major W. Willis ana
DIR. Paul Otey, appointed to pro
coed the spot and learn the extent of the opposition
aud their return they reported that few whites and
about forty negroes had expressed determination 20
resist the formation camp with force. Accordingly
Greys, aud the Mcclellan Guards, coored com pany
under Captain James Glass, were called upon Dy tne
committee aud, about dark proceeded ny rail- 10 inc
spot selected, with instructions TO pitch tents and 20
make other preparations for the convenience OF thOse
who wish avail themselves of the opportunity 10 get
out Of the city. ,,s -,
The Citizens Committee also empowered the chief OF
police to employ twenty policemen at the expense OF he
committee to help patrol the city and prevent the
plumber closed stores and residences. Business D
ing almost entirely suspended and the workshops closed
many persons deprived OF the means or support anu
applications have already sheen made to the committee
for food
100 and about twentyslx deaths. Oh the cases
at present about one-third are cODyaleseenL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
GRIMES AND cAsUALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.


CINCINNATI, Aug 1S.-James Gilmore, who alb
seconded sl3 900 last month was arrested yesterday
SAN FRANCIsCo, Aug. 1S.-The loss by Fridays
flood Eureka New is about 100000 NO lives were lost
BosToN, Aug. 1S.-John Frere, of Jersey City,
was Knocked ROson and Albany freight train last night
and killed.
Chicago. Aug. 1s.-All the jewelry stolen from
thu palmer House Friday has been recovered Charles
Woodward, Of the thieves was also captured
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Aug. 1S.-Warren, son of
1sddons Wilbur and George Of Josiah Clark eight and
ten years were drowned yesterday IN Miners Vet AZ
Ewing Mass.
MILWAUKEE Aug. 1S.-JOhn Chickley was ar
yesterday charging him with having ut
tered notes OF lawful money Of the Dominion In Pack
onham, Lanank County, Ont
CuToAGo. Aug 1s.-AocOrding to a dispatch to
the chicago and Alton Railroad Company the loss by the
burnR III freight houses at East 81 Louis Friday
night only $4,000 which fully covered by insurance in
the Royal OF LiVerpo0l.
RICHMOND Va, Aug. 1S.-The damages caused
y the heavy rains On the Richmond tredecksDurg ana
Potomac have been repaired and yesterday trains
began running regularly
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 1S.-The railroad running
from nocktOu 10 Cory PENN and known rs the cross
Ht" was to-day sold together with all It's equipments 70
william f. Lewis OF TINS ey dor @foVOV' Inc OiBnsi ooS'
Of the road was over SlZoOOOO.
TpENToS N. j., Aug 18.-James Macdonald was
injured Trenton Iron Company works yester
dav while engaged drawing wire on one OF the blocks HIS
shirt accidentally caught wire block which makes ninety
revolutions minute ana ne wa hurled aIounu soNei hea
before the block could DO stopped
TRENTON. n j., Aug 1S.-The body of man,
nav covered bushes found on the farm OF Richard
Berrfne near Cranberry N. j.. yesterday His skull was
crshed in bueth0le IN his meek DAck Oh Ms
ears There also large cut across the throat ne naa
been well dressed his clothes were badly torn He WA
about thirty five years Of age his head was o ana 10 Wo'
chin whiskeras
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
AID FOR THE SUFFERERS.

A subscription list was started on the Cot
ton Exchange Friday, for the Immediate relief Of the
sufferers by yellow fever at Granada, Miss About $500
was raised in few minutes AS it ia expected that
subscriptions will be asked for at other times for the
,sme purpose, only small amounts were subscribed.
There we're sent to the office OF Mayor Ely, satur-
day the following ontrbutions TO relieve the suerngs
of the victims the yellow fever IN Grenada. Miss:
l.. o. c. 80; Dodge, Cammeyer & Co, $25; Mr.. and
Mrs John j. Morris, So Jacob L. Halletti 81 A. W
Brown IS James Richard, 81; John Jones, 81. Con-
trbutions sent to the Mayors oce are forwarded i'm
mediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
INCREAsED PRECAUTIONS.

TWENTY DAYS QUARANTINE AT PENSACOLA
NO QUARANTINE AT Observation-Disclosures
CLEAN
PENSACOLA, Fla, Aug. 1S.-The Board of
Health now requires passengers from infected cities
TO be detained quarantine twenty days instead OF ten
as heretofore
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Aug. 18.-Quarantine regulations
have gone into effect here.l
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 18.-Extra precautions are being
taken by the Board Health OF this city to protect the
citizens the danger Of an epidemic They nave or
dred the daily cleaning OF the streets along the river,
ana The washing out OF the inles The streets Of the
city were never in better condition than at present and
Tie board proposes that they shall DO kept So
CINCINNATI Aug. 19.-Physicans have been stationed
at Vernon Ind and Walton kY and all trains on tbe
ohio and Mississippi aud Louisville Short Line Roads
viii be examined at those points. NO baggage OF
patients whatever from points south or LOulsVle VIII
be allowed to be brought 10 this city.
PIrTsBURG Aug. I8.-The Boath OF Health decided to
quarantine all boats and trains arriving from the south
and West. public meeting has been calleo 10 raise
funds for sufferers in the South
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
LOUISVILLE A PLACE OF REFUGE.
NONE or THOSE FLYING TO THE NORTH TURNEI
AWAY.

NONE OF THOSE FLYING TO THE NORTH TURNED
AWAY
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 1s.-Many persons from
yellow fever cities are arriving here. On Friday
81 900 was subscribed for the Grenada sufferers.
The Gait House announces nominal rates for those
who are compelled TO leave their homes on account
of the yellow fever and il the number coming here
continues large all the hotels will do the same AL
though there are over 500 persons here from the
paguestrcken cities fear is felt of the disease
breaking out here. There will be no quarantine,
and Louisville will do all she can for those who
come The only avenue of escape from the South is
the Louisville Nashville and Great Southern Rail
road whose rolling stock il all in use carrying pas
sengers. The cars cannot contain the people, tho
aisles and platforms being crowded. Louisville,
Cirayson and Crab Orchard Springs, as well as the
Mammoth Cave, are pronounced plague-pro0f by
prominent physicians, aud experience has certainly
all ~ fnuCh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
SPECULATION AND FAILURE.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 1S.-Einstein Broth
ers boot dealers aud manufacturers suspended
yesterday. Their liabilities estimated at 100000,
half Of which Is due to Eastern creditors The assets
consist Of stock Of goods factory, and outstanding
accounts The real estate Ia supposed to be heavily
numbered The failure IL due 10 heavy losses In stock
speeula ton carried by two members OF the nrn In
the firm name, but in opposition TO the wishes OF the
other members, and without their knowledge.
Attachments the amount OF S213,70l 10 have been
levied against the firm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
NETWORK POLITICS.
m. coNKLNG AND THE LEGISLATURE.

arp coNKLING AND THE LEGISLATURE.
o. CAN BE CARRIED BY THE REPUBLICANS IF
aRUMBLERs ARE PUT AsIDE--THE STATE con-
vFNrIoN AND WHAT MR.. CONKLING SHOULD DO.
gentleman from Central New-YOrk, with
,rbom staff correspondent of THE TRIBUNE
sonversed in Albany, has given to the
latter his views concerning Mr.. COnkling's
strength in the State Convention and the
Isgislature. He thinks the Legislature
can be carried by the Republicans.
n was stated in the course of the converse
Hon That the Republicans of Central New
York comprise at least as many Hayes men as
those who regard the Administration with
distrust.
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A scnooNER,s cREw sICK oFF PENsACOLA.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Aug. 19.-The American
brig Akbar Of Machas, Me-, FROM Cuba, is reported OF
Pensacola Bar with the mate dead and the crew sick
9TH fever Az any pilot boarding her will be detained
at quarantine until frost appears the pilots All refuse TO
HING the brig in and IL Is probable the vessel VIII san
North The crew OF the schooner Laura Lewis has been
nuarantined at Fort Pckens, the vessel having come
f.at.f tuh
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py1SG WITHOUT ATTENDANCE.
AporT SIXTY GASES AT vICKsBURG.
MONEY NEEDED FOR THE DESTITUTE.

MONEY NEEDED FOX HE DESlllOih'
VICKsBURG, Miss, Aug. 1S-The Health Ohicer
REPORTS that forty-eight Of yellow fever were
under treatment at o'clock last night and esti-
mates the number of new cases reported to-day be-
tween fifteen and twenty. No deaths were reported
to-day Some cases have appeared in the north
eastern part of the city. The Howard Association
saws the fever is cOnined to the destitute ana that
money is needed for their relief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
A BETTER FEELING AT MEMPHIS.

ONLY NINE NEW CASES NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TO THE HOSPITAL ENoAMPMENT.
MEMPHIS, Aug. 18.-To-day, the first Sab
bath since the stampede which reduced the population
az our city nearly onehaf, quiet and gloomy not
withsanding the clear sky and warm sun. Visitors 70
the infected district report the outlook more encouag
Jug there having been only nine new cases reported ior
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PRICE FOUR CENTS.
JOHN E. LEFT INSANE.
STRANGE MANIA OF THE NOTORIOUS W.T.
NESS

DIsoHARGNG REVOLVER THROUGH HoTEF
DooR-ARREsTED BY THE PoLIcE-HIs REASONS
FOR HIS ACTS
John f. Leet. of Orleans, who has been test.
flying before the Potter Investigating Committee az
ITS last two sessions, was arrested at the AstOr
House last night for firing three shots through
his room door at the clerk and Others,
who responded to his rings at the BELL He was
taken to the Twenty-seventh Precinct Station
House. There he told strange story Of wan
dering about the city to avoid the persecution of
those who, he says are determined to kill him. He
is evidently insane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
THE TENNESSEE DEMOCRATS.

JUDGE A. s. MARKS NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 1S.-The Tennessee Dem
ocratic Convention nominated Judge Albert s.
Marks, of Franklin County, for Governor on the
tvenfy-second ballot Yesterday. The nominee is
fine present Chancellor OF the Fourth Chancery Di-
vision, having just been elected for term Of eight
xraa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19

city for making -four will be greatly increased by
the setting up of greater number of stones IL IS
estimated that 100000 bushels of wheat viii be
consumed by the Minneapolis mills alone during the
coming wear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
CARRYING MAILS ON FREIGHT TRAINS.

CAIRO, Aug. 1S.-The Chicago, St. Louis
and New Orleans Railway have discontinued through
passenger trains, aud will carry the mails local
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CALLS FROM NEW-ORLEANS AND GRENADA-YELLOW
FEVER SPREADING AT vIcKsBURG AND NEW
ORLEANS AND DECREASING ELSEWHERE.
Yellow fever is spreading in New Orleans and
Vicksburg, but is decreasing elsewhere. Aid is
much needed at New-Orleans, Memphis
and Grenada, Miss. Rigid quarantine has
been established at several places, and
travel is seriously interrupted. The single case
in this city has been removed, and no danger
is apprehended by the Health Officers.
YELLOW FEVER AND CHOLERA REPORTS.
OFFICIAL REPORTS FROM ALI. PARTS OF THE WORLD
DECREASE OF YELLOW FEVER AT MATANZAs.
WASHINGTON Aug 1S.-The following is an alb
stract of the yellow fever reports received during
the past week at the Office of the Surgeon-General
of the Marine Hospital Service under the National
Quarantine Act:
NEw-ORLEANs Nine hundred aud two and 232
deaths TO August IL.
PORT EADs, La.-Thrrty-three cases and five deaths
during the week.
Several people from NewOrleans and Port Eads have
sickencd or died Of yellow fever their Journey north
ward-Ono case at Covington, KY, one at Cairo, and
three at st. Louis are reported.
GRENADA, Miss.-One hundred and twenty-five cases
and tOyseveu deaths from July % to August H.
MOBILE, Ala.-One death Friday-a cOlored woman.
said 10 have been on an excursion to Biloxi Miss, July
CrSCNNATI-One deatl-a young woman. living in a
stOred-from fever resembling yellow fever. STINT
lar OF fever has been developed ia the ueghDOr
hood. The John d. Porter, from New-Oreaus. had four
deaths from yellow fever before passing Cincinnati Fr
day. for Ptsburg she then had several board
man who left the Porter at Louisville and went TO Gin
cinna by ral sent TO tile hospital with fever on
the 18Th.
CAIRO-The steamer Golden Rule passed Cairo Friday
noon Tor Cincinnati with cases vi yellow fever
board Six deaths occurred ON the vessel Thursday
MEMPus-The disease has spread rapidly since August
-, but Is not Of malignant type.
VICKsBURG.-First death August IL. Rapid spread OF
the disease river front August 10 and II.
HAvANA-Nineiy-nine deaths from yellow fever and
nine from smallpox during week ended August 10.
MATASzAs.-Decrcase in yellow fever during week
ended August 8.
CALcUTTA-Ten deaths from cholera during week
ended June Is.
BoNBAY.-Twenty-hve deaths from cholera during
week ended June %.
Reports from other places indicate good health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
GRENADA ALMOST DEPoPULATED.

ONLY THIRTY OR FORTY WELL PRISONS IN THE
TowN-FuGHT OF THE WHITE CITIZENS.
GRENADA, Miss. Aug. 1s.-The scenes in tits
plague-stricken town beggar description. Entire
families have been Frustrated and swept away in a
few brief hours. There were only nine now cases
yesterday, there being little material left to work
upon. The deaths are all old cases. Mr.. NJ Freedman
and Wife from New-0rleans, bound for New York,
were put of the train this morning. Both had cases
of well-develOped vellOw-fever During the twenty
four hours ended at 10 o'clock last night there were
eight deaths being nine less than during the preyi-
Gus twenty -four hours One week ago this town con-
tanned 200 white inhabtants, and this population
Is now reduced by flight and death TO 200, with
only thirty or forty we'll persons The total num-
Der of deaths up TO 10 o'clock last night was sixty
three
DYING WITHOUT ATTENDANCE
MEMPHIS, Aug. 1S.-A dispatch to The Avalanche
from Grenada tonight says that sxty-fve deaths
have occurred 10 date, and that 100 persons are
sick at present. Fourteen new cases were reported
Yesterday. People are dying to-day without at
tendance, and relief is greatly needed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
THE SOUTHERN SCOURGE.
MORE FUNDS NEEDED.

CALLS FROM NEw-oRLEANs AND GRENADA-YELLow
FEVER SPREADING AT vIcKsBURG AND NEW
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A general press dispatch says: The Howard As
ISOLATION publishes appeal TO the citizens of New
Orleans for contributions, stating that it has not
dollar in its treasury" The last report from Port
Eads shows 80 cases Of yellow fever, 10 conva-
escent, and II deaths. The Hebrew Benevolent
Association makes the following appeal: " Sick
ness distress and suffering among the poor in
creasing daily. Our funds are nearly exhausted
In this sad calamity we deem il our melancholy
duty 20 appeal to the sympathies Of our brethren
throughout the United States for speedy aid"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-19
SLOWLY SPREADING IN NEW-0RLEANs.
FoRTY-sEvEN DEATHS IN TwENTY-FoUR HOURS
APPEALS FOR FUNDS.

lBT TELEGRAPH To THE TBIBUSE.l
NEw-ORLEANs, Aug. 1s.-The official statement Of
yellow fever cases is as follows: Deaths from noon
yesterday TO noon to-day, AZ new cases since last
report, 115 total number Of to date 1000 !;
total number of deaths TO date, 3l3 The fever is
gradually but slowly creeping along the Poplar
Boulevard beyond Dunap-st., and the side streets.
Ii is also working up Brinkey-ave. toward the
Charleston Railroad Depot. One or two cases were
reported last evening on MadsOn-st., two squares
south of Jefferson. THIS is the first appearance of
yellow fever below Jeilerson-st