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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
THE PRESIDENCY.
THE ELECTORAL FRAUDS.
Investigation Resolutions to re Intro.
duced on M0nday-The Louisiana
Frauds to Re Looked Into,

New YORK, May B. The EUening Posts
Washington special says: 1t is said to-day
that the present arrangement is for Clarkson
Potter to introduce In the House of Repre-.
sentatives on Monday next resolution for
an Investigation into the Presidential eiee-
ton. The resolution will be accompanied by
original documents, comprising the recent
statements Of McLin and Dennis
1t Is proposed to have the resolution sc
drawn as to cover the alleged frauds In Lou.
isiana, and In this connection there will be
submitted some sworn affdavits OF persons con.
nected with the Returning Board, which have
been recently prepared but withheld from the
public untilthe whole subject could be brought
before the House. Certain Democrats inti.
mate that these documents will create a sen
sation, and not fall flat like McLin's and
Dennis statement
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The Senate Com.
mittee on Public Lands listened to argument
in the case OF McGarrahan's memorial for a
patent to the lands in California, upon which
IS located the New Idria quicksilver mines
Charles 2. Shaw made the opening argument
for McGarrahan, claiming that the Secretary
OF the Interior and President Lincoln had de-
clded that McGarrahan' IS claim to the property
was valid
Judge David Wilson, of Iowa. then pro-
ceeded with his argument for the New Idria
Company first reviewing the proceedings of
Gomez. from whom McGarrahan purchased
to secure title, and showing that the Gomez
passed on to all the subsequent proceedings
OF McGarrahan, who secured title Abiding
TO the five decisions Of the Supreme Court
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
EamalEzat tlon of omcIal salarles

CHICAGO, May Postmaster Palmer on
orders from Washington, has made changes
equaiizing the salaries in the Chicago post
oliee, reducing some Of the larger and in
about the same 1t is expected that general
reduction will be made as soon as the com
mission. who are examining into the salaries
OF officers in the country make their report.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.
ENGLAND DEEPLY EXCITED OVER
RUsSIA's SECRET NAVAL
PREPARATIONS.
Mere Russian Cruisers for American
Waters - Negotiations for Further
Purchases of American vessels-Naval
Reaerye Ready TOR GeryiCe


New York, May "A London special SAYS
that most alarming change has taken place
In England Ia regard to relations with Russia.
All England is deeply excited over certain dis
closures which have just come to hand. in
relation to Russia 8 secret naval preparations.
The statements published recently I'm the
Telegram relative to Russo American cruisers
have been more than verified by discoveries
of the greatest Importance to England and to
the United States.
The Cronstadt correspondent of the Lon
don Globe now writes to that journal and
declares that several steamers have
been purchased by the Russian govern
ment for privateeiing purposes, and that
these vessels are now stationed at Revel
harbor. Reve Is a strongly fortified seaport
OF Russia, situated on a bay on the south side
of the Gulf Of Finland. 200 miles west of St
Petersburg. The correspondent states that
three of the vessels that have been fitted out
tion was America. Provisions and armalnents
for the vessels were supplied by American
firms They have large number Of seamen
On board, fully armed and equipped.
A still more astounding revelation is to the
effect that there is a sufficiently numerous
reserve of seamen under the command and at
the disposal of the Grand Duke Constantine
to supply twenty ocean steamers like those
that have already departed for the United
States; and furthermore, there Is reason to
believe that Russia will make the most Of her
opportunity by employing not only this i'm
mense reserve force but also additional forces,
Ii necessary.
1t is said that negotiatiatlons are pending
between Russia and several steamship owners
OF the United States for many more vessels.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
NEW ORLEANS, SATURDAY, t.

against him, he then referred to McGarra-
hams claim that President Lincoln had recog
ntzed the validity Of his claim when the only
evidence Of that was the testimony of Mr.
Sickles. who had acknowledged that he was
an Interested party II Mr.. Lincoln had or
dered the patent TO be issued such an order
would have been on file In the Land Office
on land titles, which is viper unknown to
the people of other States than California
These blackmailers grow rich by cornpro-
misses, but they are passing away, and when
this one Is buried there will not be another
left
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
wells 0n Smiths Appointment ms eoI-
Iectnr

New YORK, May 8. The Tslegrnm's special
from Washington says j, Madison Wells
says IN regard to the appointment of Smith
as Collector of New Orleans, that Packard
has been completely whipped in this fight.
He says that Kellogg only came In Mt the
eleventh hour for the sake Of securing, if pos
sibe, his share in the distribution Of patron
age Wells says that Packard has thirtv-two
men In the customs service now out of 200 or
S'N IN al; he thinks Anderson Is perfectly
safe in his position Of Deputy Collector. and
that he Wells will not be disturbed as Sur
YEYOf.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April Am infant
child belonging to a family residing on NJ us
kego Avenue whose name could not be
learned was terribly and fatally scaIded this
morning by the upsetting of stove, which
precipitated two kettles Of boiling water into
the cradle where the infant lay A lad sat
beside the cradle rocking the baby, and acci-
dentally kicked leg from beneath the stove
causing it to upset He also was scalded but
not seriously, The infant was still alive at
noon, but its death was momentariy ex-
npGtnI
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
DIsbandment of the Travellers Club.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, May 3-The Travellers
Club, after an experience Of thirteen years
has disbanded, Its officers having in their eff
forts to continue its existence, become In
volved in debt. Nearly one-half of it's mem
bers have Joined the New York Club. The
Travellers Club started May l3, 1865 Its
founders were Senator McDouga, of Califor-
mia, Richard Mccormick, T.. X, Dunbar Geo.
Squire and Col. Williamson. II entertained
many distinguished travellers who came to
this country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
The Coming Campaign-Hayes In Line
The ClyIl Seryice tn he Modified

BROOKLYN, May "a special to the Eagie
from Washington says: The Republican SEN
ators were is secret caucus for over two hours
to-day. The method of conducting the next
campaign, raising money to defray the ex-
penses thereof, etc, was under discussion. 1t
is said that certain Senators reported to the
caucus that President Hayes would co operate
with the party in the coming elections, and
that ot1ceholders may be allowed TO vote and
subscribe money for election purposes, and to
assist in campaign work where such work
will not interfere with their official duties
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Another AhortIonI.t Doclres. in rrouhle.

CHIFAGO, May }.-Mrs. J. Thomas a female
doctress, was arrested this evening on charge
OF committing an abortion on Miss Lizzie
Moore last summer, and Thos Jowaskie, a
West side saloon keeper, who is the man in the
case, was also arrested. The girl, who is %
years of age, recovered after severe sick
ness: She has two and q half years old
child by Jowaskie, and the trouble now arose
ont Of bis refusal to SUPPORT IL.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
joint Democratic Caucus-The Florida
Erauhs-Ehe Tariff Rill

caucus is said to be- on the tapis for to-nor-
row night at which 1t is thought that, among
other things, a line of action with reference to
the recent developments concerning the Flor
ida election frauds will be agreed on. The
question Of adjournment, it is said. will also
receive attention, as hearing upon the attitude
Of the two houses towards the tariff bill, and
other measures of national Importance now
pending before Congress.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
MARINE NEWS,

PoRT FADs. May 3. .. m-Wind south. light.
Weather cloudy and warm
Arrived: British steamship Amy Dora. at 2:25
D. M, Sinclair master, from Liverpool. via Ha-
vana 3days. IN ballast. to A. K. Miller & Go.
Steamship knickerbocker, at 2:35 D. m. Kem-
BILE master, from New. York, to A. MouIton.
,,Sailed Steamship Abdiel. ship Regina. bark
ham, Anna.
SOUTHWEST PASS. May 3. 6 0. m.-Barometer
1910. Wind south. light. Weather cloudy and
hazy
No arrivals or departures.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Excitement In Business Circles Over Rus
sta's Naval Preparations

New YoRK, May 3-The rumors of secret
naval prepai ations by Russia, in anticipate
OF war with England, are causing consider
able excitement In down town business cir
cles. Especially among shipping merchants
and ship owners is this topic generally dis
c.ussed, inasmuch as it gives promise of lend
ing an impetus to business here in more than
one branch of trade
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
THE RADICAL KEYNOTE.
Gen. Banks Sounds 1.-THE south Must
BE Conquered Again.

The tone Of The campaign, as it is to be con-
Quoted by the Republican leaders at the North
this fall, was indicated by Gen. N. p Banks
In speech delivered by him in Boston, on
the twentieth instant. On that occasion he
said: Our only enemies are those who have
been discharged from the rebel armies, and
who are still undaunted by their defeat, but
filled with longing for revenge. They alone
are the enemies Of this country; they alone
threaten it's existence; they alone peril it's
men who come up from section lately
thirsting for our lives and plotting our ami
hilation; whose lips are yet trembling with
the oath OF perjury! We must conquer them
This is the victory we must win, and which.
once won we must hold firmly and forever"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
A Russian Expedition Against India.

LONDON, May 8, Dispatches from st.
Petersburg say that it is stated there that
Gen. Tchernayeff of the Russian army has
been appointed to the command of Indian an
exped1tionary force of 10000 men. which is
now being formed at Orenburg, intended to
! make an advance towards Cabul in Afghanis-
atan.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

one OF the visiting statesmen, that there had
been any frauds committed In making the re-
turns were incorrect Judge Morton, Senator
Conkling's friend, who investigated the frauds,
is not In Washington, as published, though
reported TO havo left FLORIDA some DAYS Ego.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
REVOLUTION IN MEXICO.
Excitement ON the Lower Rio Grande-
PrOnOunCIng Against DIaz.

SAN ANTONIO. Texas, May Am official
telegram to Gen. Ord says: revolution has
broken out in the States of Durango and
Nueva Leon. Gen. Trevino has been ordered
to quell it. The garrisons Of Matamoros
and Mier are said to be on the point of pro-
nouncng against Daz. There is great excite
ment on the lower Rio Grande Gen Esco-
bedO is here
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Further Russian Purchases of American
Vessels.

SAN FRANCISCO, May at is rumored here
that the steamers City of Toxic and Japan
of the Pacific Mail line. have been purchaser,
by the Russian government.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
More Four ana Half Per Cent Bonds
Taken by the Syndicate

NEW YORK, May 3-The Syndicate to-day
took $5,00000O more Of the United States ~
per cents, making $20OOo,oOO taken out Of
the $50,o00,000 bargained for on the eleventh
OF April The amount taken to-day consti-
tuted In the contract the June option
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

CHICAGO, May 3.-Failed to-day: Thomas
b. harrington secured debts $1,000 unse.
cured, S11 900; assets nominal
M. A, Sweet secured debts, 1926; unse-
cured, S7i5, assets nominal
Fred. 9. Cass Il Hillier-secured debts
SlbT 49, unsecured, S11 O3o 81: liabilities on
bills discounted, $423s 81 assets nominal,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Russia Growing Cautious.

LONDON, May 3.-An utimatlm to the
Porte is not now imminent from Russia. The
bear Is looking before he Climbs
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

II CoNsTANTrNoPLE May "a portion of the
Russian army has embarked at San Stefano
4 for Odessa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Hayes IndoFses Dennis.
tChjpapO Timee

An unfounded and foolish statement has
been made to the effect that Mr. Hayes re-
fused to provide for" the thieves who stole
Florida for him. 1t seems to have been tenn
porarily forgotten that McLin was ominated
to o territorial associate iusticeship- Villain
as he wa, IA pretty Justice he would
makey and was rejected by the Senate.
every Democrat in that body voting against
him. AS for Dennis, Hayes did his best to
provide for him, as the following letter
shows:
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
Washington, April. 1877.
Dear Sri am reliably assured that r. q
Dennis, OF Florida. would make a capital
special agent Of the treasury. | specially de-
sire that his claims may have your favorable
attention.
Sincerely. r. b. HAYES
To Hon, John sherman, Secretary of the
Treasury.
1t is not safe for Mr.. Hayes "friends' to
say much in his behalf In connection with
this lamentabe and disgracefuI business. IF
any OF the scoundrels who helped the CON
federates and Sam Tilden TO make the weak
est est man in the United States Except Tilden)
President, are without reward, it is not the
fault of Mr.. Hayes
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Collision Between the servian and Turk
ish Forces

LONDON, May "a special to the Standard
from Belgrade reports fight between Ser
Nyians and Bashi-Ba2ourks near Pristina
h Loss on both sides heavy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, May 4, / A. m. Indications
for Saturday: For West Gulf States north
erly winds. colder, clear weather, and higher
pressure
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Rnssl. Getting Ready for the struExle.

4 LONDON, May 3-Russa Is evidently with
drawing her troops from abroad and recruit
ing at home for a struggle.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
England Not Anxious for War, nut Pre-.
pairing for OntlngenCies.

LONDON, May B.. Mr. Cross, Home Secre-
tary, speaking again at Preston, repeatedly
and energetically repudiated the idea that the
government were bent on war. but he said
they were determined to be prepared for all
possible circumstances.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

ST. PETERSBURG. May 3-Prince Gortscha-
koff's s attack of gout is much worse, and his
physicians have ordered him to avoid trans
kcting any business whatever.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Thessaly subsid,ng Crete suII Com.


H LONDON. May 3.-The ThessaIy revolution
Es subsiding. Crete continues warlike.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

When two girls meet, they kiss. When two
young men meet they don't. That shows
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
ESThe Russians Paying No Attention to the
Lines Of nemarcatiOn.

LONDON, May 3.-The Russians are violat-
&ng the Bulair lines of demarcaton.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
The Irish Natt0naIists ana the Rep0rte ed
Fenian Corps to Operate Against

New YORK. May "A good many Irish
nationallsts of this city read with a gratifiel
chuclsle the news that q corps of 5000 Fe-
mans is reported to be in course of organiza-
tion, under Russian auspices. for service
against Canada. The most noted of the Irish
national leaders who We're spoken to on tho
subject expressed utter ignorance as to who
can be the particular Col. Burke alluded to.
who fought In the Crmean war. In the
Franco-Prussan war, In the Cuban rebellion.
and served in the Peruvian cavalry. as no
such magnificent sworder as this has thus
far made himself felt among the leading
patriots, either in Ireland OF here
Those who. are now uppermost before the
public as leaders believe that the particular
tol. burke Will have to make the aruuaint-
anre 0i the Irish h-American revoutiOnsts be
fore ne car compromise them or their cause
IN the way OF raising 5000 troops to fight for
Russia. There are two or three Col Burkes
VINO nave been prominently connected with
Fenfanism In past years, but none of the
noted Irish nationalists in New York know
anything of an officer of that name having
the record ascribed to him in yesterdays
papers. .
In speaking of the popularity of such n
movement as that Of raising 5000 Irishmen
70 aid the Russians in making q descent upop
Canada, there seems to be no doubt that that
number might be speedily raised, provided
Russia could show what direct benefits such
an expedition would be to the cause of Irish
vessels and Arms for Russian Naval Ser.
vice.
PHILADELPHIA. May 3-The sensational
stories in relation to vessels and arms here
Tor Russian service are generally denied this
but the stories about the shipment
Of arms are conflicting
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
England Thought To He Fighting for
Time

LONDON. May 3.-The impression prevails
at Berlin and Vienna that England's pour
parlers are only intended to give Turkey and
England time for concentration.
The Turkish commanders of the Danubian
guadrilateral are becoming defiant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

The Hon. Robert Bourke is candidate for
the Common Sergeantship of London, a S10,-
600 year office for life, to which the Courts
of Aldermen and Common Council (242 their
members NUMBER elect. The Hon Robert
has introduced at Court tailor who is not
uninfiuential among the electors, and the
English nobility and gentry are scandallzed
thereat. The unhappy tailor was introduced
AS an insurance agent, he being interested In
that business SO that the world knows where
English royalty draws its awful line, but the
fact that he was tailor came ont. and so far
as cancelfng his presentation and extorting
an apology from the Hon Robert can wash
the stain from the Queens hand every pre-
caution Of disnfection has been taken.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Vessels and Arms for Russian Naval Ser
ENG LAND.
An UnfavorabIe Rank st.tem.,t

LONDON, May Yesterdays Bank of
England return is regarded as distinctly un-
favorable, tho proportion Of the reserve to
the liabilities having descended to an extra
ordinarily low figure. Tho bank ought. ac-
cordng to the rules, raise its rate of dis
count The reasons for not doing so are
chiefly ascribed to the fact that the money
qurements.
This mornings Finnncier said: "Shoud
,here DC an active foreign drain of gold, the
bank maximum rate of discount might be
Expected n to leap to per cent in week"
The rate now is 8 per cent.
New Peer.
LONDON, May 3 The Right Honorable
Gathorne Hardy. Secretary for India has
been created a viscount.
Cotton Operatives Resuming Work.
LONDON, May 4.-Several of the cotton
mills at Preston have resumed work. the
operatives having accepted the reduction in
wages.
Protection of British Residents In Mica
ragua.
LONDON, May 4.-Owing to recent disturb
anees at Nicaragua, England will send a
nlan-of-war thither, in order to protect the in
terests of British residents.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Germany to Present the Treaty to the
Congress ss-England I'm 81 C0nciliat0ry
Mood.

LONDON, May g. dispatch from Berlin
says Germany proposes to place the treaty Of
San Stefano before the Congress. instead of
Russia doing SO. The British government
has sent a very conciliatory reply to the late
Russian overture.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
Ignatief's Rowing Commission

ST. PETERSBURG, May 3.-Gen. Ignatieff
4 as been appointed a member of the Russian
Cabinet, without portfolio,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

Protection of British Residents in Mica
SAXONY.


Berlin, May 3.-The Emperor William Of
Germany, and the Emperor Francis Joseph
OF austria, will meet at Dresden on the
wedding of the King of Saxony.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
THE
LIVERPOOL and LONDON and GLOBE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
Report and Accounts for the 1877
held in Liverpool on February 22, 1873.
FIRE PREMIUMS
hved dfrom
for a % nid sand aidn
the Fire
Loss Account
The GENERAL RESERVE FIRE REINSURANCE
from rapi) amounts to
n by . ....
~ ..... rs
spaid o eCnnran yincudi Five
f the and
the
Security Unlimited Liability of
ORLEANS.
1874 ........ .......... .GRAvIER STREET 49,. 1874
AND. FOSTER ELLIOT,
apU1

Petersburg that Prince GortschakoT has re-
signed the Secretaryship OF Foreign Affairs.
The rumor has not been confirmed
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
- -

In view OF the gong-beating now being
done, the Washington National Repubijcaa
suggests to President Hayes that he demand
of Congress the appointments of q commission
OF fair, candid and just men of both political
parties to investigate thoroughly the Pres-
dental election in 1876 In North and South
Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Lou
Isiana, Georgia, New York, New Jersey and
Indiana, with a view to unearthing all frauds.
intimidations, outrages and assassinations
that affected the results in either and all of
these States. The National Republican be-
lieves that such an inquiry, honestly made,
entitled to a majority OF more than thirty
electoral votes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

Tho Blair method, or any method, to end
the installed shame called Administration
and known to be lie, Is the method for this
people to force on congressman not take
from them. Till the truth is righted. and tin
the criminals arc displaced, neither pause,
nor peace, nor prosperity belong to us as a
people or will come
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04

Enc0nfirmed Fumer of G0rtschakof-s
Resignation
\ LONDON, May st is rumored from st.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-04
A New Peer.

LONDON, May 3 The Right Honorable
Gathorne Hardy. Secretary for India, has