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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
would organize separate convention and In
dorse the nomination of Gideon q. Tucker.
A Compromise PrObab1e-Tanmaany to
be Admitted and gaov. Robinson Tn-

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. 24.--There are about
1900 people here In attendance nc g npon the pemo
roy The streets and various hotels are MED Is
cussing the situation. John Keliy and avery;
with large number OF New Workers. arrived
on the evening train. Shortly after O'Clock
TIE State committee went int2 secret sesgIon at
the Vanderbilt House. and Il looks az il they
would not adjourn until midnight. The sub
ject under consideration is the temporary
organization.
The anti i-Tildsn men are very confident and
say there is no, doubt Of their being admitted,
that they must be admitted In a body and that
they must take part IN the tsmporary organIzas,
tion. They use the words Of Kelly's right hand
man Grady: Heretofore we have stood out on
the front steps while you fellows organized.
but now we propose to have q hand In it."
The Tammany men claim that Il they hay3Ie l3I
elected their delegates under strict eomDl1-
ance with the resolutions adopted by the con-
vention in 1874. and that the Anti-Tammany
party is only on paper.
The probabilities are that g. compromises viii
be made, Tammany will be admitted and GOV
Robinson indorssd.
Il il reported TO- night from, pretty. good au.
thority that VIM @. Ruger will not let his name
go before the convention,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
LETTER FROM THE SHERIFF OF SIT
CHARLES.

sT. CHARLES COURT HOUSE, Sept. "a, 1878,
To the Editor Of the Democrat:
respectfully ask the use Of your columns to
correct an erroneous statement regarding my
official action as sheriff Of St.. Charles parish,
made in an editorial of your issue of Sunday
last. suppose that the humblest individual is
to be heard In his defense, and that you would
not In justice refuse 1t. You state In your valu-
able paper that had refused to arrest parties
implicated in the late outrage on young MIR. st.
Martin. and had boasted that ! would not. OK
ecute the warrants. You have been misin-
formed The records show that have arrested
all that I received warrants for-three In num-
ber-and they are now In prison here At night
I now keep guard of five vel. armed mon
around the jail, and have expressed my ability
to make any other arrests that may be called
legally. II the number Of arrests becomes such
as to render the jail insufficient and Insecure
will Immediately cali on the proper authorities
for aid, and have so expressed 1t. Please pub
lish the corrections. and oblige
Your obedient servant, GEO. ESSEX,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
New Y0rk's Democratic COnventi0n-The
Ttiden and Antf-TIlden Fight.

SYRACUSE, N. Y Sept 24.-The city is fast fill
ing up with Democratic delegates to the ! State
Is also large humber m OF prominent politicians
and newspaper men already on the field Among
those who arrived this morning are eX-Cana!
Commissioner W. w. Wright. Sam'l Holiday, OF
Ithica; Thos. T. Grady, Of New York: Smith H.
Weed, Geo. M. Beebe, Judges T. Sawyer, ID.
Magone. Jr., and others.
Tiiden factions promises to be very hot one
Both sides claim to be sure Of controlling the
organization.
prominent State official said this morning
that the ant-Ti denites had a majority of forty.
without including Tammany, making total Of
delegates seem to be. in favor of throwing
Tammany out altogether, but the New York
anti -Tammany people talk of q compromise.
Nothing very definite can be said at present,
but 1t looks as though. in tho event of Tam
many being thrown out, they and their friends
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
LOUISIANA NEWS.

Mr.. G. e. Firth has received tho Democratic
nomination for the Senate from the d1str1ct
composed OF the parishes OF Avoyeiles and
Pointe CouDee.
Every evening at o'clock the entire town Of
Bayou Sara Ia lighted up with tar and pine
torches. the smoke from which perrneates all
the lungs OF all the citizens. All miasm is thus
destroyed; all malaria, as fast as 1s arises, 10
neutralized by the tar smoke. and the reault Is,
the town was never more healthy.-tPotnte
CouDee Pelican.
The cane crop generally in this parish Is In
good condition. and the season thus far prom
commence the grinding season early. They
will In all probability realize some difficulty
from the want OF labor. as the duarantineR Ra y Ia 9
temporary bar to the Introduction OF extra
labor from New Orleans and elseWhere.-ESt.
Mary Enterprise.
On Wednesday last at the plantation Of NJ, r.
Pfam Wat We aTe earnsd of he a
the parties auarreled about pair OF shoes,
when Johnson seized his gun, loaded
ten steps, emptied the whole into tha
breast of Jones. Johnson has been arrested and
lodged in jail to agait an examination before
the parish court-[Pelican.
The weather since our last issue has been
magnificent for all plantation purposes. and
the preparations for rolling are In state OF I'M
usual M for the seagon a Some s ff
tenth Of October. and the cane VIII make more
and better sugar now than i aid at any tiIn f :
last year after the equin0cGlaf SpOrm. Inc
young ones say the juice sticks to their fingers
when they peel the cane. and this Is one OF the
infalIible signs OF its saceharine richness. Ths
corn and hay crops are saved in fine condition,
and no one has cause to ogrumble.-tAssumption
Pioneer.
Gen. J. Floyd King, and Messrs. Wade r;
Young and E. s. Shields. Of Corcordia, passed
through town Friday morning On route TO
Franklin parish, whore Gen. King goes to or
ganize hi forces and lay his plans for the com
ing contest for congressional houors in this
district. Gen. King made. his opening speech
at Bullitts Bayou On the eleventh. and ne will
bis ability, and VIC hone success may crown his
efforts. as We fully believe that his election to
trict many things that they now need, as he has,
ever since his a1vent among us, been an earn
est ad7ooate Of levee and other i'm DroVements.-
Madison Journal,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
ssHOLDING TT DOWN.
Col. Nicholas Smiths Plea for the Poor
TPamp-An Eloquent Lecture
we'll Received,


NEW YoKK, Sept 24.-At Chickering Hall last
evening Col. Nicholas Smith. son-in law of
Horace Greeley. delivered touching lecture,
"A Plea for Tramps" His audience was large
and comprised many we'll known professional
literary military and business people. The lee
turer said many men were forced to be tramps,
and the tramp. like CAIN goes without his
crime but with his curse. trying in vain to
escape from his own shadow.
The lecture was opened with several anec-
dotes Of tramps who had been, n ct by. the
lecturer in his wanderings through the Hudson
River country. One OF these having been fed
and having passed on, o day or two afterwards
threw himself Id the way Of @ locomotive and
was crushed to death. Another committed sui
eide In barn. and in his hand was found e.
paper telling how he had lost heart and come
TO the determination to put an end to g. life
Hood. a blood relation Of the poet, and the
lecturer exhibited the paper that he had left
As one remedy at least, the lecturer proposed
that the government which subsidized great
railroads in the uninhabited West should now
subsidize tramps, and allot to them portions Of
the public lands that the railroads we're !calcu-
lated to I'LL. Then the purposes Of railroads
would be secured and 900 unemployed men
Of the country would find bread whersWith to
fill their mouths.
The marked success and salutations COL
Smith received at his close were proofs of the
deep impression he had made
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
A Rev Treasury 0Fsler-Senders of Bank
Notes Must Prepay Express Charges.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-Seeretary Sherman
has decided to make the sendeIs OF national
bank notes to the redemption agency in this
city prepay the express charges on the same.
A circular to this effect will be issued by the
United States Treasurer this afternoon. Here
tofore the government has paid all such charges
allowed BY bankers to pay the expenses in
CURED in the redemption Of their notes; The
press Companies. It Is thought that Hereafter
banks and others sending notes for REDEEM ption
will have to pay full rates. 1t is stated that the
object OF the Secretary In making this new ar
rangsment is. to profit, If possible, By the heavy
exchange OF bank notes for greenbacks, as he
Is desirOus OF boarding the latter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
EdHson's latest vvondeF-An Invention fOE
Storing Daylight.

NEW YORK. Sept, 2.-Mr. Edison is still add
Ing to the list of his inventions The latest are
the voltomette. the mirror Thermometer. 2 self
a supply OF daylight. This latter wonder came
into being only 9 few days ago, but already s 1t
tinned existence and rapid growth are well
nigh assured Besides bringing out the above
named, Edison has continued hard at work on
his elsetric light invention at the same time not
negleetiDg Ia the midst OF his labors to occa-
sionalIy devote attention to the progress Of his
assistants on the megaphone and aurophone.
The invention for storing daylight can be util-
lied for treasuring up on wall paper during
the day light nscessaryato last the surrounding
spnee several hours after darkness.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
st. Louis Expos1taon-The Faces Yes-
fgPHmv.

feghay.
sT. Loy1s. Sept. 24-To. day closed the six
teen b of the exposition. The Weather was re-
markedly fine. being cool and pleasant, and In
every way favorable to the races Of the Jockey
Club which commenced to-day. Rarus Is here,
and many persons yisit the track daily 70 look
at and admire the iseting steed., He will enter
the track on Thursday next. and the day. will
no doubt be the royal one Of the season. Hope
full will arrive from Quincy TOMORROW and
make a dis play Of his skill on Saturday.
The following is summary of the races OF
to day: The first race, three minute class, was
won by Highland Queen In three straight heats.
Clipper second. Willie Clay third. Mary M.
fourth, Humboldt distanced. Willie Clay was
ruled ont in the third heat for running. Time
2:3e, 2:354s, 2:3175.
I. The second race. o;19 class. vas won By y, Ade-
laide Lucille second, Little Fred third. Time
2:24, 2:27A, 2;27. Six heats we're trottsd on &c
count OF tie between Adelaide and Little Fred.
Albermarle being injured In one Of her legs she
was withdrawn.
The chief interest tomorrow will be conferred
In the 2:35 class for purse Of $1,000. there being
six entries. The second race will be for purse
Of $500, 2:22 class, for which there are four
entries.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
THE H0 w ARDS.

The following dispatches we're received yes
ierday:
CANTON, Miss. September "a. 1878.
H. Il. southmayd, Secretary Howard Assoeia-
ton;
Twenty-turee new cases. one death. New
n suburbs Of the city and surrounding coun-
|ry, Only two doctors in active service Drs,
logan and 8 PEesty DE A. T. semnes M ae Ire re-
Please send us two baskets of cham pagne-
II II here. lei, = D''S'''S - SAM 6. DEv1NE.
Chairman Relief Committee.
MORGAN CRY. September "a. 1878.
Howard Association. New Orleans:
From beginning. 1874 yellow fever cases ll5
Reported by physicians OF the town. 10 by private
lurses and families rs deaths; s8 under treat
1ehe' = u''oA''As B. F. WINCHESTER,
President Relief Committee
GnEEavILLE. Miss. September ~. 1878.
coward Association New Orleans:
1 I1r. Sam'l Walker down with fever. Over 300
ssases TO date and 2lo deaths. No abatement and
yer extending in the country. The mayor and
Il bury the dead. Terrible indeed.
H, WILSON. Relief Committee.
TH1BopAux, La, September "a, 1878.
n n: Ogden. Vice President Howard Associa-
I'VE are sadly in need Of experienced female
Can sou send fsAfAH a1 III 8 B l9fes 9mfooRE
Chairman Executive Committee.
six nurses left this morning by the Morgan
5r. Rislander offers his services. to .Gretna,
| ooklyn and Freetown gratis to the Howard
NJ MEMPHIS, September "a. 1873.
r.. Southmayd, Secretary Howard Associa-
lxpress fifteen barrels rice for H9yard t,z Asso-
q tion. A. d. LANGSTAFF.
~ SOUTHWEST PASS, September a, 1878.
,n., r.. N. Ogden, Vice President Howard Asso-
# citation:
One death ando new cases In past twenty four
& Enrs. DREW. M. d.
8 OsyKA Miss. September "a. 1878.
: 1afl tion: sGuthm"'d Secretary Howard As'00''-
lave had In all about 80 cases to date and
6aths. Many convalescent;;r Please send cask
lice by express. JOHN W. CUTRERs
ma Secretary Howard Association.
8 TERRY. Miss, September "a. 1878.
r. southnayd, Secretary Howard Associa-
SSsor God sake send 500 pounds Of Ice. two bas-
Afs pint champagne, one barrel porter. and
3:AoA : - AN- = NO' T. G. DABNEY.
TERRY, Miss. September d. 1878.
EsN. Ogden, Vice President Howard Associa-
@hree deaths in twenty-four hours IL cases
Ter treatment. Physicians sent prom nounced
5 yellow fever. I am doub fu'. Last cases
III with black vomit. Needing champagne
III brandy badly.
NASHVILLE Tenn. September a, 1878.
#B58Asident Howard Association:
an you send four nurses to Martin. Tenn.
ASei ID on first train very urgent.
HE JAS. ID. PORTER. Governor.
s TERRY. Miss. September a. 1878.
II. southmayd, Secretary Howard Associa-
ton: +.
ever at Dry Grove worse: 4 deaths and or
cases since last report, al die with black
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
psest1ug OF the Union League.

P1rTsBuRG. Pa. Sept 24.-The national eyeeu;-
tive committee, of the Union League OF North T
morning, Mr.. Rich, Of Maryland, In the chair
In the absence Of the president. An address S + Of
followed BY q speech By Capt. John ?. Dravo, OF
Pittsburg, and W, .: Foster. OF philadelphia
AZ noon the committee adjourned to meet In
gahela House. This evening . public meeting
will be held at Library Hall: Addresses vii be
delivered by Gen. Henry u. Hoyt, Repubiean
Wilkesbarre, Gov Hartranft. and 1t is expected
President Hayes will be present and make q
brief speech. Among others present are Hon.
4. Fl. Chase, of Iowa. Gen. Thos. B. Gallagher
and Gen. VIM. Bolton.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
Might Meeting of the League-Hayes
Among the Speakers.

pITTsBUKe Sept. 24.-The Union League q
America held an open meeting at Library Hall
this evening at which the President appeared
and made short address. 81 confined him
self to social and financial topics. although in
dicating by q few words his continued adhe-
also made by Gov. Hartranft. Gen. Hoyt, he
publican candidate for Governor Gen. MeCart,,
ney and Others The hall was dsnsely paeked
with people. and the meeting 1t is considered,
will have weighty influence upon the present
campaign In this State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
Muge Hsnefft--COntrifut FaOwlnS
En-wapOrts From Various infected

||fntg yopK Sent. a4,-There were 5000 persons
#assnt at the concert at Gilmore Garden last
I'M FOR the benefit OF yellow fever, sufferers:
hi n large number Of tickets sold were not
IA. Receipts about 100000
Ssha fetal mortality to date in the principal
dberal subscriptions to the Southern relief
SSihe latest dispatches from yellow fever re-
s,na show its ravages are still unabated.
srses. physicians and supplies are still NOV
Il and Still required.
anrnv condition of affairs. Brownsville,
zmnhig. Martins and Chattanooga report no
IproVement. Yieksburg reports an increase
IN Il Water Valley, Miss, telegraphs 25 cases
hi deaths sinoe the ninteen ID instant. Hick.
I'm, KY. reports deaths and 10 new cases In
b last ID hours,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
Fun Text of the new Treasu ry order.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 24.-The following is the
fnll text of the order relative to the prepayment
Of charges on national bank notes sent here for
geed bp ser
with Second Assistant Secretary French, Con-
troller of Currency Knox. Treasurer .Gilhllan
and Mr.. Graves, chief Of the redemption
agency:
On and after October l. 1878. charges for tram
sportation of national bank not es to the Treas
ury of the United States for REDEEM ption, under
the act approved June 90, 1874, must be paid by
the party making remittance II charges are
not paid, the amount thereof will be deducted
from the proceeds. -
JAS. GILFILLAN,
Treasurer United States.
Approved:
JOHN SHERMAN Secretary.
It is believed that the order will not be well
received by the city banks, but that the cou ntry
banks will shortly approve 1t.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
uen,thv rno1cat,ons of BUSINESS.

NEW YORK Sept. 2.-HeaItby indications Of
revival of business are found in the steady
diminution of foreclosure sales. The depressed
condition Of real astate has evidently reached
moro In the market. Dealers In bricks. lumber
and kindred materials are laying in 81 heavy
stock in anticipation Of the brisk building
trade for the coming year.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
Mayes lin nils WanaerIngs Beaches Pitts
TpmrE-Mta ReeeptIOns

PrTTsBURG, Sept 2A.-P -Pittsburg. ig gaily dec
Grated In honor of her distinguished guest. the
President and party. This morning the Presi
dent was taken by the committee on visit to
the homes Of the principal iron. glass and steel
manufacturers He met with q very enthusi-
astie reception along the route. Mrs. Hayes
and party of ladies' visited the Pennsylvania
Female College in the East End, and drove
the President will be escorted to the Exhibition
Building, where he will be received by speeches.
Special trains run on all roa ds and the city ls
fuJl IF STRANGERS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
BELGIUM
Umvelling of Statue to the Late Father
misunderstanding CeremOniegs

PARIS. Sept 24.-The memorial statue t r, to
Smet. the famous missionary Of the Society OF
Jesus to the North American Indians, was un-
yelled yesterday at Bender Monde, Belgium. u
drew great crowds. Among those who took
part in the ceremonies were several members
Of the Belgian Parliament. Many other dis-
tineuished men were present from various
parts Of Europe. A cantata, composed for the
occasion by Edgar Ginel, was sung by ch0lr OIL
500 voices. A speech eulogizing the nqole la,
bors and virtues Of the deceased was delivered
by Burgomastar LeBruen.
The statue is g magnificent work OF art from
ban1uet was given by the citizens Of the village
last evening to their guests.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
A. SINGULAR AFFAIR.
Seizure of Rocks Belonging TO Mr. Til
denis Late Partner-Escape of
the COnspiraEer.

DETROIT Mich, Sept. 24-A special from Mar
quette says: Last night as the United States Of
fcers were taking evidence respecting. Samuel
J. TiIden's income tax from the books Of the
New York mine fsaid books are now owned BY
into Commissioner Maynard's office. grabbed
the books. passed them out Of the door to an
unknown party, who took them. sprang into
Whrre he sprang aboard an engine waiting for
him and cut loose for Wisconsin He was fol-
lowed by officers as far as Negaunee, but they
could not catch him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
The Mississippi seeretaryshlp-CO Me-
G,nrdaa n Candidate.

WASHINGTON. Sept M.--Col, ". p. McCardle.
OF Vscksburg, who has been laboring here for
the South, has announced himself as q candi..
date Tor the position Of Secretary OF state Of Of
Mississippi. to fill the vacancy oeeasioned by
iamenfed Col. Falconer. If capacity fidelity to
MISSISSIPPI pi and devotion to principles bs worth
anything. Col MeCardle certainly deserves to
he oil cd
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
MARINE NEWS

SOUTHWEST PASS, Sept q, p. n.-Ba rometer
2o7o Wind east-northeast, light.
No arrivals or departures
PORT EADs, Sept. a. D. m.-Wind east-north-
east, light. Weather clear.
Arrived: American schooner John Atwood,
Nelson master days from Ruatan, cargo fruit
to Jos. F. Macheca l. Co.
No departures.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
The Book Robbery at Observation-Disclosures
Particulars.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 24-A special dispatch
from Marquette, Mich. to the Eceetaq Wisconsin
which has ever been perpetrated in tuis district
occurred at about o CLOCK last evening. The ex-
animation Of witnesses In the case of the United
ates against Samuel ]. ri den TO recover q
deficiency in his income tax was quietly pro-
ceeding in the Office of the commissioner. Hon.
Thomas Harland, Of New York, attorney for
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
Supposed to Have Been Murdered by
Tranapg.

NEWPORT, Pa, Sept. M.-The dead body Of
McCollisterviile, was found on Shade mountain
with the top Of his head shot off, last evening,
the load having entered his left temple. 4 gun
was found lying near the body. with the ham
mer broken and otherwise damaged. The de-
ceased went out hunting, and 1t is supposed
parties has yet been had. There Is. great OK
element over the affair. Kenawel leaves q
family
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
Dean STANLEY at Newport

NEWPORT. r. l.. Sept. 24,-Dean Stanley. Of
Westminster Abbey, is In town as guest of
the venerable George Bancroft, who will give g.
grand dinner 10 his guest. The reverend gen.
tleman leaves for Hartford, Conn, to-morroW.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
ataoor sports for the BENEFIT of Fever
Sufferers

New YoRK, Sept. 24.--The Fulton Market
1hletic Club yesterday gave O tournament for
b benefit Of yellow fever sufferers. The tour.
|smant consisted Of fast, races. walking
|atches. boxing, etc, in the Brooklyn Dgivtnig
MI The affair was managed by James Snlll-
In and several other well-known Fu ton Mar.
IN men. There were seventeen judges and
wen referees including Edward Plnmmer.
Il English sporting giant a considerable
n of money was realized.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
Am Active Chicago Hall Party-They Eeigs
naae Os q Few Things.

CHICAGO, Sept. 24.-At an early hour this
morning three young men going home ON q
bali as Were aceosted and insuifed By three thugs
upon whom they turned and stabbed in g
Nick Hoffman. will die; another Is In g critical
condition, and the third, while not dangerously,
is seriously mutiiated. The assailants were all
arrested and confessed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
re. Jes1ks to Take the Field i'm the But
Her CAMPAIGN.

special says: gentleman who Is In corre-
gpondence. with Capt. jerks husband 9f Mrs 1.5 :;
Agnes jerks, says 1t is probable that she VII
campaign. She believes that she can draw large
audianeas
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
A BIganist Brought TO Grief.

NEW YORK, Sept 24.-Adolph Hoffman,, the
man of many wives" to-day pleaded guilty, to
with bigamy. He was sentenced to the State
Prison for eight years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
THE YELLOW FEY ER.
B,HAT IMPROVEMENT AT CANTON.
ia r,usease spreading Inn the Country.
rsneois, to the Democrat

Especial to the Democrat]
saroN. Miss. Sept. 2is-New cases for the
twenty four hours. twenty. three; deaths.
DIR. semmes and G.. W. Thomas, ESQ, our
sident. are improving. The fever Is SILL
bading In the country So
/ EMMETT T.. ROSS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25

Centennial trip to Philadelphia thousands Of
people will connect with their pleasant quarters
and agreeable treatment at the Colonnade HOTEL
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-25
Further contributions from New York.

sFMFEFBF EVHEFEVHEhUHs sA"H'E IsVFV HOt " t@'
I NEW YORK Sept. 24.--The Chamber of Com
'|lerce Relief Committee to-day transmitted
1000 to the Citizens Committee Of Memphis,
nd $500 TO the Howard Association OF Mem
|srers OF Martins, Tenn: $500 for Browns
Ills. Tenn 5000 to Wil.iston, Tenn. and $500
b Holly Springs Miss. The total amount re-
Eeived by the committee to date Is upwards OF
o.