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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
,GULAR FIRST CLASS .
T H, EA ST A N ID VIZ ]

tain the necessary number of members to
eonsummate the plan Of union between the
East and the West; also, that delegation be
sent to the next convention of the Union to
express the sentiments OF the board in favor
Of the plans of the Joint committee to such
changes of bylaws as may be deemed neces-
sary.
The following officers were then elected
President, Meyer s. Isaacs; vice presidents,
Samuel Wolf, w. B. Hackenberg treasurer,
Ezekiah Cohen, secretary A. l.. Sauger.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Improved Situation of Affairs at Con.
sfantinOple.

stantinople says: The Russians have with
drawn from Pirinii, and Gen. Todleben is
said to be careful to prevent anything at this
moment which would cause suspicion or
create irritation. The withdrawal of the
Russians and the news from the European
capitals have so relieved the previous ten
sion, that little fear is now entertained Of an
accidental collision. Both Russian and
Turkish officers are indulging In pleasure ex-
cursons and the work OF preparing fortiti-
cations is greatly relaxed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
DECORATION DAf-GREAT PREPARA-
TIONS.
Reply OF Gen. Pillow to an Invitation to
Paratcipate In the Ceremonies.

New YORK, May 28.-Decoration Day will
be celebrated in and around New York this
year with splendor never before equaled or
attempted, and the Grand Army of the Re-
public may we'll be proud of its programme
Upwards OF three score of generals, who par
ticipated in the late war will assemble in the
metropolis, with Sherman at their head. and
many societies and trades societies will as
sumo share in the exercises. The commit
tee on invitations sent letter, some time
ago. to Gen. Gideon j. Pillow, Of Tennessee
inviting him to participate in the ceremonies
at the Worth monument In this city.
Gen Piilow, 10 answer, said in accepting
the spvifatior of the Grand Army of the Re-
public. 10 uaite with them In decorating The
graves and Honoring the memory and achieve
ments of the men who fell in the war between
the States: "You but honor the brave and pa
triotic men who fought that war, but had no
part in causing national strife, on both sides.
They obeyed their sense OF duty and patriot
ism. The great battles Of these armies are q
common heritage Of manly courage and pa
triotic devotion. They constitute proofs to
the world of what the American people are
capable. Divided, their conflicts of arms
shook the earth beneath their tread united,
they could resist the world in arms
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29

NEW YORK, May 2S.-The steamship Flam-
borough. of the Quebec and Gulf Port Steam
twentieth instant for this port, and is conse-
quently three days overdue. The vessel is
two-masted, schooner-rigged and has a capa-
city of 800 tons. She makes regular trips be-
tween Halifax and this city, chiefly for freight,
gers. Her cargo at present is coal. taken at
Cow Bay. The Flamboreoughs complement
of men ia twenty; captains name John
Frazer. Anxiety is also felt for the safety of
the steamship Gen. Meade, overdue from
Rnrmuda
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
sherman's Proposition to Importers.

> NEw YORK, May 2s.-The Herald says
Mr. Sherman's proposition to importers to
discontinue further proceedings in suits
brought by them against the government,
provided they waive costs, is an excellent one
from a treasury point Of view, but it is hardly
fair, under a recently rendered decision in a
ony Tsht thst hev shod Be
for all their losses
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Illinois Diocesan Convention.

CHICAGO, May 28-The Forty-first Annual
Convention of the Diocese of Illinois met here
aeS b1tp sh9 npG@dPac and ca6n Snop e
tary. The opening sermon was by Rev DR..
Clinton Locke of Grace Church, which was
followed by the sacrament and the usual serv-
ices. This afternoon standing committees
were appointed, and Bishop McLaren deliv-
cred his address
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Base Ball.

BINGHAMPToN, N. Y, May 28-Cricketts 7,
Rochesters 5.
LONDON Ont, May -Tecumsehs 6, Alles
ghenys g.
TROY, N. Y, May 28.-Haymakers 2, Au-
burns 7.
PROVIDENCE, r. L., May 28.-Providences 4,
Milwaukees IL.
LOWELL, Mass, May 28-Lowells 4, Uticas
Il
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
A Novel Race-Man Against Horse.

WASHINGTON, May 28.-A novel race took
place at Brightwood Park yesterday after
noon, between a pedestrian named William
Crawford, formerly of Auburn, N. Y, who
was to walk quarter while horse trotted a
half mile. The horse, Joe Bradley broke and
ran great part Of the distance, beating
Crawford by fifty feet, the time of the walker
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
no Further Discount on American In
voices by Canadian Customs officials.

WASHINGTON, May 28.-The Treasury De-
partment is In receipt of information that the
Canadian Commissioner of Customs has given
notice that in consequence of the near ap-
proaeh In value Of the gold, silver and paper
cilrrAncy Of the United States no discounts
until further notice.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29

VIENNA, May 28.-Count Andrassy to-day
informed the Austrian delegations that there
was a prospect Of the congress. He said that
Austria should not be dependent upon any
other power for protecting her interests. His
speech was very coldly received by the dele
cation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Rank officials In trouble.

NEWARK, N. j., May 2s.-The president,
vice president, treasurer and three managers
of the Peoples Savings Institution, now in the
hands of a receiver have been indicted for
conspiracy to defraud the depositors, and are
held in $500, 600 bail.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
The VOsbursh Poisoning Case-Mrs. vOs-
bursh Believes Her Husband Inno-


JERSEY CITY, N. J.. May 2s.-A reporter had
an interview with Mrs. Vosburgh in regard to
which will be read with interest. She declares
her belief that he is innocent and that he
never attempted to poison her. If convicted,
she says that she would accompany him to
the State prison. Mrs. Vosburgh is also sat
istied with her brothers sincerity in the pros
ecution against her husband
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
HTA 4.


LONDON May 28.-A dispatch from Rome
explains that the new Ministry of King Hum
bert, by their fearless and liberal course,
have greatly disarmed the opposition Of the
Left, and that there Is less discomfort ex-
pressed than usual. The proposed reduction
OF the grist tax will be a very popular meas
IRE
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Riot I'm the servian Capital-Milan's Pal
ace Stoned.

PEsTH, May 28.-A disturbance occurre'
to-day in Belgrade. The crowd pelted Prime
Milans palace and cheered for Karageorgo
WITCH
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Change in the Turkish Ministry

LONDON, May ga dispatch from Con-
stantinople says: The Sultan has reconstruct
Rushdi Pasha, and dismissing Sadyk Pasha
as Chief Minister.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Conference Preparatiens-Russian Con-
cessIOns to England.

LONDON, May 28.-A dispatch from Berlin
says that the British am bassador in that city
is in constant communication with the En-
peror William in reference to the conference
1t is reported that Russia has made substan-
tial concessions to England.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
NEW ORLEANS WEDNEsDAY MAY 49, 1s7s

being 1917. second trial was made, the
mare Lady Morrow being selected to do the
trotting Crawford won by ten feet, amid
shouts OF applause. In 1.M, being the fastest
walking ever seen in this section.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
MExICO.
Lerd0ists Approaching Laredo In Three
Parties,

GALVESTON, May 28.-Advices report that
Laredo is threatened by three parties of Ler-
doists, who are now within ten miles Of the
town. The commander despairs of holding
the place unless reinforced.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Austrian Military Movements.

BUCHAREST, May 28.-The Austrians have
occupied the northern entrance Of the
Predial pass Of the Carpathian Mountains
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
A Grand Naval Review.

LONDON, May 29.-There will be grand
naval review at Portsm outh shortly, at which
the Queen will probably be present
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
Failure of the Rice Crop-Trade De-


LONDON, May 28.-Private dispatches from
Manila say that trade is depressed, in conse-
quenoe of the threatened failure Of the rice
crop in the Philippine Islands.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
GER VI u.
Rnm0red Attempt on the Life of Prince
Frederick william.

LONDON, May 28.-There was a report on
the streets to-day, which, however, could be
traced to no reliable source, that an attempt
had been made to assassinate Prince Fredeu-
lex William
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Reported Invitation of the Porte to this
Congress-.

LONDON, May 28-A ConstantinopIe tele-
gram received in Paris says the Porte has re-
ceived an invitation, but Reuters dispatch
from Constantinople denies the truth of this
report
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Circular Note from the Porte.

stantinople says: The Porte is preparing a
circular to the powers, giving detailed his
tory of the San Stefano treaty and the nego-
tiations, and promising extensive reforms in
Turkey.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Russian Officers Inspecting Vessels at
Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, May 28.-Two more Rus
sian officers have arrived and visited and
inspected the California and Columbus. The
California, 1t is said, is intended to carry six
guns OF 11-inch calibre, weighing each fifteen
tons, and the Columbus five guns.
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Boston, May 28.-A dispatch from South
west Harbor reports the departure Of num-
Der of Russian officers and sailors from the
steamer Cimbria for Philadelphia. Others,
with the paymaster, will leave for the same
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Newspaper ConsoIidatiou.

DENVER, Col, May 28.-The Register and
the Call, daily papers of Central City, have
been consolidated, and will be published here
after by J., s. Donner as the Register and Call.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Geographical Survey of the Territories.

WASHINGTON. May 28-Profs. Hayden ant
Powell made arguments before the House
Appropriation Committee to-day with refer
ence to the appropriation for a geographi; cal
survey Of the Territories.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
CONTINUED Rapid Advance In securities.

LONDON, May 2.8-The continued rapid ad-
vance in the prices of securities on the Lon
don and continental bourses Is almost unpre-
cedented.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Change in the Color of ship Island Light.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-The Lighthouse
Board gives notice that on the first OF July
next the color of Ship Island light, Gulf 0
Mexico, will be changed from fixed white tc
fired rod
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
The watkins Resatta-The Contestants
All ON Hand

WATKINS, N, Y, May 28:-Lee, the famous
sculler of the Tritons, of Newark. arrived
yesterday. Next came the Detroit's famed
Little zephyrs; Word came also that the
Emeralds would not be here, so that all the
seven competing fours, Watkins, Northwest
ern, Carman, Zephyr, Floral City, Atlanta
and the Showaramettes are on hand and
ready forfthe fray.
In pair cared trial heats to-day there will be
four crews, Mack and West of New York and
Helmand Kilom and Smith of the Emeralds,
having withdrawn, and it not being intended
that Levaen and Walsh, of the Nautilus, of
New York, shall be allowed to row, Lowry
and Nearing, of Watkins, are undecided, but
may go in at the last moment after all. This
leaves, then, Clegg and Campon of Detroit,
Jerome and Emerson Of the Northwestern
four, Davis and Curtis Of the same, and Eus-
tis and Downs Of the Atlantas Of New York.
Jerome and Emerson have the most dash,
Curtis and Davis the greatest strength, and
Eustis and Downs the most skill
The final event of the day will be three
mile pair-oared special match, in which
Clegg and Campon Of Detroit, Curtis and
mate not named, but OF course one OF his own
four, probably whichever is freshest after the
previous race
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Religious.

CLEVELAND, May 2S.-Nationai Baptist
anniversaries will be held here this week. At
tendance from abroad is large Nearly all
the prominent Baptists are present
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
Indian Troops Arrived in the Mediterra.

ALEXANDRIA, May 28.-The entire Indial
expedition, except one small craft has nov
arrived here.
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LONDON, May 28.-The weather in England
is very unfavorable for growing crops. The
recent decline in wheat was caused by Amer
lean shipments. Advces from France report
the wheat crop progressing favorably.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
AMONG THE COMMITTEES.
Capt. Eads Before the House Commerce
Committee.

WASHINGTON. May 28.-Capt. Eads to-day
continued his argument before the House
Committee on Commerce, on the bill chang
ing the mode of payment for the improve
ment of the Mississippi river
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
The Emperor Wal.ing ON che ConEress

BERLIN, May 28.-The Emperor William
has postponed his visit to Ems, owing to the
near approach Of the congress.
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Have you paid your capital tax ane-
license2
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place Thursday. 1t is uncertain how long
the Cimbria will remain at her present an
chorage.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29

MoetA ehaadon is cooling and refreshing.
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No Races at Watkins Yesterday.

WATKINS, N. Y, May %, 6:15 p. m-The
wind continues, the water is very rough, and
at this hour there is no prospect OF a race to-
day
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-29
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS,
ENG LAND.
Death of Earl Russell.

LONDON, May 28-Earl Russell died at
Richmond at midnight last night in the
eighty-sixth year Of his age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-13
THE SE4NNARD MURDER CASE.
STEVENS GIVES ExPLANATIoYs--THE MYSTERY As
DEEP AS EVER.

STEVENS GIVES ExPLANATIoNs--THE MYSTERY As
DEP AS EVER.
NEw-HAvEN, Conn.,, Sept. 1.-THE pre-
liminary hearing in the Of the Rev. Herbert II.
Hayden for the murder Of Mary E. stannard IN Madison
was resumed there to-day before Justice Wilcox.
Charles E. STANDARD, the murdered girls father, said
that Mary followed Hayden TO the spring where the
murder was committed. Benjamin Stevens testified
that he was at STANDARDS the day Of the murder
tuesday and was lying lounge when Hayden
came TO the house. Witness had been drinking the
night before felt tired. Mary spoke OF going after
berries and Stevens suggested that berries plenty
near Big Rock (where the murder oOmmittedl. He
left after she had been gone fifteen minutes and went
home by the same road that Mary went He
one on the way home but some children, and
said that he spent the afternoon looking after
his cattle He wore no coat and readily consented
to have messenger to his house for the
get Haydens clothes Witness up his pocket knife,
and was willing t should be examined for traces OF
blood Stevens said that 10 after Haydens coming
that Mary spoke OF going berrying. Harry T. stone,
the Justice Peace who presided at the inquest where
HAYDEN testified said that Hayden said that Mary was
bis house Monday That he next saw ner Tuesday az
her house about IL next at the spring, and
then her corpse at the place where it was found
At the time OF the murder he said he over back in
the doing farm work Mr.. Stone not certain
Hayes said Sunday last. in North Madison he
found near whore the body discovered jagged
blood-stained stone.
Dr. Jewett, Of New-Haven, who Yesterday examined
the body said that he did not think the girl committed
suicide The mystery apparently is as far from solution
n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-13
MIR. KNEELAND,s REPLY.

In an open letter addressed to Ira Shafer,
yesterday, s. +. Kneeland aimed to show that be had
been regularly retained by the plaintiffs In the proceed
ngs and that the suit had been begun for black
mailing purposes He gave, TO sustain his position.
copies of letters and adayits received from persons In
Ireland who claim nnsbip with the dead millionaire
T. Stewart He also gave copies OF letters from c. H.
Chapman, one OF which written on July 9, 1876.
and repeated information derived from Alexander Stew
art regarding the Stewart family In the case of Alex
aBder Stewart Mr. Kneeland claimed that he had been
legally retained through the platutih's attorney g. a.
Chapman. All the other claimants, ne SAID had sent h
written retaners He asserted thai Alexander Stewart
had been brought TO this city and persuaded to
petition for change OF attorneys, purely IN
he wrote was brought to HiltOn's Metropolitan
Hotel and from the ID to the 1lth OF September was
dned wined and clothed Therefore, for tWo days be-
FORE and ten days after mis- request to have your
substitution he guest OF bis adversary Judge l-
you recommended and introduced 20 TIE com
can read Alexander Stewards affidavit which you state
prepared Dy you, without observing that It was
your client. the other crush me, cOworker. In
regard the charge Of attempting TO bride Lewis the
which he had hoped 70 get from the defendants IN tue
suit he had proposed to give Alexander Stewart $4,000
tective had been deducted among the other claimants
OF whom. SAID. the verge OF starvation
Mr. Kneeland said TO TRIBUNE reporter that ne hso
idea OF giving up the partition suit IN when Alex
ander Stewart had been made plaintiff " can ofing
scores persons" he sad testify that Stewart has
known OF this suit since It begun, ana that be
boosted 90 his tOYnspeOpe OF having lawyer IN New.
York 10 look after his interests. Judge Hilton has tired
10 use this Old crush in order 10 end the sun
but will succeed only ia making the old man prove
his want Of title 70 share OF the stewart properly,
The suit will 20 ON. / was induced by some OF my
clients, who In great want, TO seek seplemehti
but nothing except an actual DIVISION OF tue property
will satisfy me now"
Alexander still at the metropolitan Hotel
yesterday accompanied by Detectives Jayne and Lewis
They with him constantly; take hun out Tor drives
through the city, and the theatres In the evening his
son and daughter left their at Eares Hotel az
10 M yesterday and it stated that they had re-
turned TO their home In Vermont.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-13

some money and am a director in two banks
mentioning the Bank Of PrpcI0rsvilo and another bank
we want TO push this II see fair show Of Cutting Il
back" Mr. Jayne asked Chapman II Mr, Knesland
will tell yon what know ahont him. He n naive OF
Canada and came Rom near Waterloo. whsre his family
AbDer KBeeland, Of Boston, aud wanted 81 marry my
we's sister When he left Office be went e. Albany
and there graduated in the Albany Law School and Then
went INTO the law business IN paFtns TsHsp with a Mr.
Edwards, under sac dnD name OF EDWARDS & KLee-
loaned Lin 5000 10 purchase a librrry, which
be paid back. Edwards took 20 drinking. and
office there. He married daughter Of Mr. Wilson, the
man VINO propagated the Wilson strawberry. think
he Is good neg0tatOr; at least ne u smart" Mr..
Jayne SAID that good deal depended on this, as he
would meet some very smart men Chapman seemed
nxiOus To settle upon definite that should be lie
manded. and sald, two or three times that this
tpontng to mel Is not supposed to hear word that Is
During the conversation Mr. JAYNE asked Chapman II
he reeollected the first time talked with Kneeisnd
went TO New York last spring to try 70 get the money
asked him when ne rst talked with Mr. stewart about
10. he said IL was some time IN July. "a received
letter dated July H. which did not receive until some
days alter it written, and n after received that
letter that l first talked with HIM about H."
We separated, Chapman saying that be would
not meet Mr. Chapman. however, again until
Monday morning, september 8: when he came 70
the about 1880 IN the morning ana said that he
was going out OF town and would be back about noon
told MIN that 10 important for TO be IN New York
tomorrow morning, az Mr.. Stewart might be ready 10
return Wednesday Chapman SAID. "Wel III be
back by III o'clock" Chapman then left and we
went TO breakfast. Just got through breakfast
he again aud SAID he could not return before the
afternoon. aud he thought that he had better tell be-
fore going Mr.. Jayne said We had better settle
business now" We then went into the parior OF the
hotel Mr.. Jayne asked Chapman L. he knew there
any other lawyers than Kneeland employed in this
Chapman said "Tbere Is other that know OF except
kneeland and myself" and thereafter the conversation
WAS held exclusively between Mr.. Jayne and Mr.. Chap
man. which conversation Is detailed in Mr. Jaynes afh
davit hereto annexed and which is correct according
70 my best recollection.
never knew Mr. LiDhey, Of said firm OF A. T. Stewart
Co., 10 my knowledge and all that said 10 Kneeand
upon the subject OF my going the store and havlag
conversation with Mr. Lgbbey was pure invention OF
mlne The letters which Chapman handed To me al hs
office, and which referred sf. Jayne's affidavit
hereto annexed and copies OF which are annexed 70
MI Jaynes affidavit, In the handwriting OF Mr. s. f.
KBeeland aforesaid. PRYCR LEwLA
Subscribed and sworn to before me September II, A.
and CO.