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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-01-15
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT TUESDAY, JANUARY Is 1878

tt,iiiliitten IT five lie appointed 10 prepare an
address to Congress Urging uptat our repre-
sehtatites In Congress The necessity of Some
mtiDt IN the repairing Of our ieves. Carried.
The rltair appointed Mr.. Bowden. Mr.. Uink
grave. Dr. Hammond. Hon, W. u. Singleton
aud Il. Bathin.
Hon. VIM NJ BtrweI offered resolution
reatiye to the Land Office, requesting tl,e
Legislature tu make certain amendments ~
the interest uf piitatp land owners. Referred.
A resolution asking Tile Legislature 10 III
corporate tlie land owners uf The State was re-
fnrretl tv The committee Oh bills.
Apv. MeEnefy introduced II bill on ininiz
grafton, which was referred to the committees
uIi bills.
The convention then adjourned tp meet this
evening nj I o. m,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-01-15
A BelligersnI Prisoner.

At 30 o'clock last night, two men named
Pat Flanagan and Henry HarrisOn were ar
rested for fighting and disturbing the peace
by Officer Michaelson. While en- route TO
tie station, and when opposite it, Harrison
knocked the officer down and attempted TO
make hia escape, when the officer recovered
himself and fired one shot at the fugitive, but
The prisoner was finally reeaptured and
Io4lged In the Third Station, charged with
and battery on Crescent City police officer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-01-15
FATAL ACCIDENT.
woman Ran Over by Spring wagon
ana Dangerously IHJursa.

Az 10 o'rock yesterday IN anidsnt occurred
near the French Fruit Market, which III al.
probability will prove fatal 10 q lasly, aged
thirty 1--we years. II appears Mrs. Ellis WIS
crossing from the Fruit Market 10 the Baztsar
Market, when she was ktotked down by =
rNir- wheeled wagon, and 80 seriously injured
that her life j. de4paired of
She was taken II, her Residence, corner Of
Ejvsiuu Fields and Freueltfuer streets, where
she ,sas attended by q physician. who declines
to give certificate rs ~ her condition
fine driver of the wagon has not beeD ar
rested. aud his na1ne Is not knUwn.
The police appear to have been ignorant q
this accident, rs they made no report until
pftl,r midnight Monday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-01-15
THE UNION DEPOT.

Tile City Attorney has given his opinion to
the Mayor regarding the proposed leasn oi
tho neutral ground on Claiborne street. be-
tween Canal and Custonltpust. for 'luloi'
railroad depot Mr.. jonas opinion Ia That the
city eannot grant the lease 10 the railroad
e,yliianps without first being authorized tp &c
So by an act If Tho Legislature, atid 10 tliat
efrect Mr.. Joi,as will shortly INTRODUCES bill
In The House uf Representatives.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-01-15
CITIZENS REFORM ASSOCIATION.

At meeting held at No II Carondeet
street last evening. Col. T. l.. Macon in the
chair and AIr. C. A. Janvier acting as secrvta-
ry, an organization was formed unoer the
above title for the purpose, as set forth In the
constitution, " OF uniting the tax-paying in
terests OF the city and State In efforts
to reform unwise legislation; to pro-
tect the@ citizen in all his rights
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-01-15
A Rmfcinsr Knits.

Last evening u difficulty took place ON board
the steamer CIarskville, lying ct the hfstd ., %
liam Hale which terminated In a third party
named Robert Moore stepping up and cutting
Hale In the head with q butcher knife, infiirf-
Ing slight wound. The injured man had my
stree street, The accused Surrendered at the Har
bor Station, and WAS locked up.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-01-15
Tmg LAND opr,ug COMMITTEE.

Inst evening there WIS M seasltit tf tlia
Ltspd Office committee III the House and fen
ate, owing h, the alyeeiiee pf witnesses. The
COMMITTEES adjourned until this evening Mt
ut1nk.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-01-15
GLASS BALL nREAHsNg.

The following Is tho score Of a glass ball
match shot ON Sunday, january 10, between
three Ineinbers "a The Crescent City aun Club.
ffteen balls. eigltssn yards, five balls each
way:
W. A. Landry ~ o I o 1 t-@17
Il. Ua thpletUy / I q b 900 gb1 - 6
H. j. Bartbslsmv D q o q d 900 1 DBt-
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-01-15
RAILROAD PERSONALS.

Among the departures by the Mobile fast line
Sunday and Monday evenings were the follow
ing: K. H. Wilder, Baltimore; Miss N: Lee.
Charleston: Alright and ia family; " Wash. Vah
Fl. Chasnee, New York: y. .. Howard. Rich
mo3d; J. p BOSNIAN, New York Dagson Day sI Allen
and family, New York; Mrs. Charles. New
York: j., q Adams, Pnilade lDhia; Col. ]. g.
Ford and Col. G.. Tucker. Washington; @; H.
DobIin New York: G. d. Peasle. Columbia.
s. c.; W. e.. Gilman. Jacksonville; James Per-
cey Danyille, Va: Mrs. Eliza Dickson: Rich
mond;- Philip Klien and W. Hunt Evans
vile; Louis Alderman. New YORK; ]. M. Davis.
Columbus; Tnos. II Wilson, Washington; d.
b. Sanford, Chicago: Capt. z Miller. New York.
The Colnnnads Hoel. Philade' phia. Pa. sus-
tanned it's we'll -merited reputation, and, If Do q
. bic. carmel greater. with Its patrons durt u
Tho "Gnnfennial EYhihitIOn.o
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-01-15
Fire.

AtGA5 o'clock Sunday morning a fire broks
out In the rnoctaipied house, situated bet twtssn
Milns1erg and Bayou 1T. John and daInaged
the tufikting tn the extent Of $500. bs
name, Of the owner could not be aseertained.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-01-15
PERSONAL.

DR.. A. B. Smell, OF Bayou Goula, and DR..
T. G. Ford, of Shreveport, are in the city att
tending the medical convention.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-01-15

Mr.. Eeetipg, OF Caddo. called mp resopuon
.aatrr 90 the Committae ON Ways and Means
10 draft and report resolution against the
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An Old Sinner Caught.

On Wednesday evening, Dep. Sheriff j. O..
Page of this city, went to Jimmies Pond, in
Manchester. and captured couple Of seins be-
longing to Samuel Groves of Manchester, an old
offender. who without the fear of the law or the
Lord before his eyes, has been. in season and out
of season. capturing the black bass and other val
liable fish, the growth and multiplication Of which
the State has been for long time encouraging in
our inland waters. Yesterday Mr.. Page went over
and arrested MIR. Groves, who was brought before
the municipal court, charged with fishing with net
and sein in the said pond, contrary to the law of
the State The old rascal denied ownership in the
nets, hut that was nothing but fish story, and he
was sdjudged guilty, and sentenced to pay $40
and costs, failing to do which he was committed
to Jail tor thirty days, where Instead Of bobbing
for eels he will drive pegs and repair the soles of
men. Mr.. Groves is 60 years old, and has been
keeping up this war upon the fishes for some
three years, defying the law, and daring any one
to complain Of him, on penalty of having their
buildings burnt down over their heads. But at
last he has been Smoked out" by the vigilance
of the newly organized Kennebec Fishing and
Game Association. 1t will be a warning to others
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FLORIDA MATTERS.
" hat Captain Dennis has TO Sa, about
the 4 lection Frauds.
TUE VAST RESERVE KNOW LEDGE
OF DENNiS.
" iIiiam T.. Chandler Offrr> "A word on
the Subject.
General Butler and MO.tgomeIy BIair
Know Nothing If the Matter.

NEW YuRK. Aprl 81. Captain Donni., last
night, al Jack -onvllc, Ii reply 10 the que'tion
TO what he knew o. had stated with regard ID any
election auds III \ achua county, said lie had
reason to believe frauds were COMMITTED 10 that
county IN the interest OF the democratic party,
which were especially a.paltn mt n the precinct OF
Archer
lie also said Twas II, an , iii ,er If the cleo
ton and handled no ballots, made no returns, and
IN no wsv controlled the result of the election,
except b, my own individual vote, and therefore
have nothing to confess.
There Is foundation Tor rumors 10 circulation
based upon conversations held with gentlemen in
Washington, which | understand wers strictly
confidential. The result of these interviews was
to the effect that certain things were done BY the
republicans in the State to offset frauds by the
democrats. The names of those parties have new
er been d.vulged. | believe, as matter of alb
.tract Justice, that the state belongs to Hayes, but
| believe it can be proved by the returns that IT
belongs to 1ilden. | know that If my proof went
before congress no man could stand up and vote
to keep Hayes ia his seat.
| told "Uncle Ben" Gen. Buter) what could
DO. and while he thinks Hayes should be turned
ont he thought it best to wait till some action had
been taken by congress in the matter. ! talked
with Senator Hsmlin about it.
In answer to question why be opposed Hayes.
Dennis said because he is a traitor to his par
~ that put him in, and treated my friends badly.
As Conkling SAYS, If the country only knew Hayes
as well as congress docs be would be despised on
all sides. Moves knew OF every movement in
Florida and Hayes knew it through him. | know
this to he true and show it when the time
comes
Dennis know ledge the campaign is thorough
and complete, and he can show up every feature.
lie SAYS If he had been forced TO swear before TIE
canvassing board he would have told the truth,
he would not have sworn falsely on any account.
When Moves pressed him to lake the stand he
said: Ill you are not prepared to give up your
case, don't force me on the stand Moves there
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POSITION OF THE TROOPS.
Very Unfortunate that Bismarck and
Gortschakof are Ill.

LONDON, April %. Negotiations regarding
congress and the withdrawal OF the British fleet
and Russian oops have led to no result and It is
regarded very unfortunate that Bismarck and
Gort.chakofi have fallen ill at this juncture.
The Russians are doing their best to streng then
their position, and advoes from various cities con-
cur that there are consider able movemen tot troops
toward Constantiuople
1t is stated that at Tcbaldjs, about thirty miles
northwest of Consantnople, two thousand sap
pers and six thousand infantry are at work turn
ing and completing lines thro~ n up by the Turks
along the line from Hadenksi to Dekos on the
Black Sea. Four smaller redoubts have been en-
larged, and five new cues constructed.
good manv of the siege guns belonging to
the Turks remain still, but these are far from -uf
fcient. But one hundred heavy guns and thirty
norars are expected from Odessa
AT san Stetsno well as on other exposed
Puints OF the coast strand batteries erected so
as TO illustrate any attempt to land, according TO
Russian accounts. Seven hundred guns are al
ready 10 position along the coast in Wallachia,
says correspondent Of the London Times.
Bucharest, April %. The Russian troops of
occupation consist of three army corps, twenty
four reserve battslions and proportionate num-
Der OF artillery and cavalry OF the llth army corps
j. distributed Ia the Cantonments between Bucha-
lest and Giurgeyo, fourteen corps at Golatz, the
seventh in Bessarsba and twenty -four reserve
battalions IN MOldavia, making in all force of
about one hundred thousand men under General
DeCenteen.
CoNsTANTINoPLE April 2j 1t is now certain
that the circular stated the 18th inst, to have
been sent by the porte to the representatives
abroad recognizing the San Steiano treaty rs a
result of war, expressing determination TO 10y
ally carry out its terms, but at the same time say
NJ that the porte would regard as opportune any
modification which might be made, and pledging
Tie porte to cary out the projected reforms, was
not sent ont by tue porte nor Is there any circular
whatever regarding the san Stefano treaty to he
issued.
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WARR ANT.

DY VIRTUE OF AUTHORITY, vested in me-
ID as Clerk OF the Village School District OF the
City OF Augusta, hereby notify and warn the e-
gal inhabitants of said district, qualified by law to
vote in City affairs, TO meet at the High School
Room in said District, on saturday the 27th day of
April, 1875, at O'Clock Z. M to act on the follow
ing articles viz:
ARTICLE |. To choose q Moderator.
ARTICLE2 To choose Clerk.
ARTiCLE3 To choose two Directors.
ARTICLE 4. To hear the report OF the Directors
and act upon such matter as may be presented
therein.
ARTICLE To raise money for the support OF
schools, repairs of school houses. discounts and
abate nents OF taxes and commissions for collect.
ing taxes.
ARTiCLE6 To see if the District will make any
discount on taxes paid within spe cifed time and
il so to Fix the rate thereof.
ARTICLE I. To determine In what manner the
taxes assessed by the District shall be collected.
ARTICLES provide Tor the debt of the Dis.
trict, maturing the ensuing year. and for the pay.
ment oil interest on the district debt.
ARTICLE .. To see II the District will author.
ize the establishment OF school In the vic nifty of
''Stacyville."
ARTICLE 10. To act upon any other business
which may be legally transacted.
J.F. PIERCE,
Clerk Of School District.
Attest J.F. PIERCE.
Augusta, April IS, 1878. aplls.itd
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NEW YORK, April %. Special western des-
patches state that the Chambeiton River al Nash
vile, has risen ten feet in twenty four hours and
Is still rising.
and houses in that city. A long railroad line be-
tween Nashville and Chattanooga was damaged
greatly. The depot at Bell Buckle was blown
down, the Baptist church was moved several feet,
and the interior of the Methodist church was in
Jured. Nearly all the trees between Bell Buckle
and Wsrtrace were levelled. Several houses in
the latter place were destroyed.
AT Columbia the round house unroofed.
No lives were lost, but many narrow escapes were
reported. Much alarm manifested in regard
to the wheat crop, rs ihe heavy rains will doubt
less cause rust.
The tornado was mile aud a half wide in Ten
nossee, and 400 yard. wide in Georgia. In the
latter place il killed msny mules and horses. Sew
eral people were injured, and negro woman
was killed. The roads are rendered impossible
by broken Trees for miles.
At Warren, Ohio, yesterday forenoon, the roof
OF the new Methodist church blown off the
casting house of the furnace was blown down,
Iruesiel and Townsend's warehouse demol-
ished, several houses were DESTROYED and chin
news and trees were wrecked in all directions.
The third story Of AN immense tobacco barn at
Dresden, Tenn, was blown away; the tower of
the City Hall at Franklin was torn IF; the roof
Of Cumberland Presbyterian church swept
down.
1hs storm that people took refuge
in cellars
AT shelbyvlllc court house a roof wa, blown ten
yards.
Al Chattanooga. Ala, the Chattanooga psssen-
ger depot had the root torn off. and the front Of
the Nanhorn House was blown in. Immense
rocks were rolled down the steep des Of Lookout
mountains.
The damage in timber, OF richards, houses and
farms was lncalculeble.
CINCINNATI, April %. The storm yesterday
unrooled stores, blew down houses, trees, fences,
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apl2j-t4t

KRNNEBEC COUNTY-I Probate court at Al.
gisfd, on the fourth MoEddy Of april, 1873.
nRA A. CROSBY, Administrator de bonis non on
~ the estate of Elijrh ii. Prescott late of
Albion in said County, deceased having pettioned
license to sell at public auction private sale,
the following real estate oil said deceased for the
payment OF debts, &c, viz The homestead OF the
deceased:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks excessively prior to the second Monday OF
May next, in the Daily kennebec Journal a news
paper printed in Augusta, that all persons inter.
ested may attend at a Court of Probate, then to be
holden al Augusta, and show cause, il any, why
the prayer OF said petition should not be granted,
ii. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest = CHAs. HEwINs, Register. apl16 .3x
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LABOR TROUBLES.
No Indications of an End OF the Strike
in Lancashire.
Trouble App"ehended at Blackburn.

LONDON, April %. As regards the bulk Of the
Lancashire strike district, there is very little indi-
cation OF a satisfactory settlement. There seems
no hope of a conn romise ny arbitration the
side OF the operatives. The leaders of unions are
opposed to TIE strike, and there is no guarantee
that the work people who have taken thing. into
their own hands would accept the conclusion of a
board Of Cancellation if that conclusion recon-
mended submission. On the side of the spinners
and manufacturers it is claimed they cannot risk
adverse decision.
Ia a manifesto published to-day the employers
say it was with the full knowledge of the probable
consequences already before them that the EN-.
poyers come to the conclus TO reduce the
wages ten per cent. They are convinced that
there is no room for concession on their part and
regret there can be no groundwork for a COM
promise. Arbitration they say is out of the ques-
ton.
MANCHESTER, April 23 Nearly all the opera
tiyes at Burnley whose notices expired last even
ing have joined the strike.
Thousands of idlers at Blackburn maraud-
ing the streets, some becoming very camorous
for strike pay.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL VISIT.
The Reception AT the Commercial Ex.
change.

PHILADELPHIA, April Is. The President snd
party held II reception at the Commercial Ex-
change th. morning. Short speeches were made
by the Mayor, President Hayes, General Hayes,
General sherman, General Devens and Secretary
Schurz. After the reception about eight humid ed
ladies and gentlemen with the Presidential party
left by steamer for trip to the Richmond coal
wharves and Chester. sumptuous banquet was
served on board, at which, IN Difference to the
views of Mrs. Hayes, no liquor was provided
stronger than claret punch. The party will not
return before seven this evening.
The Columbia returned to the city about five
O'Clock and to- ght the President attended star
course entertainment at Acaeemy of Music where
he was given perfect ovation by the audience
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Committee DOings.

WAsHINGToN, April %. The house foreign
committee sgreed to taken final vote on the Ven
ezulean commission awards at the regular meeting
next week.
The ways and means committee day after
farther consideration proposed suspension OF the
sinking fund and agreed to vote upon the measure
to-day.
The house committee on the judiciary have not
vet taken any action whatever on the Blair reso-
luton and quo wanato bill OF Representative
kimball to test the ght Of llayes to the Piesi,
dency.
Mciin's Statement.
The publication of the statement of McLin has
produced no noticeable sentiment 10 Congress.
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TENNESSEE.
Damage by storm.

MEMPHIS, April %. Last Friday morning a
terrific rain storm set in, which continued with
little intermission until sunday morning.. During
sunday and Monday light showers fell! but at
O'Clock Monday night the storm was renewed
with great violence and continued until O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon, when it absted. During the
time nearly 2 inches of rain fell. one half OF
which fell Monday night and Tuesday. The
storm extended tbroug hout North Mississippi
Western Arkansas, West Tennessee aud North
Alabama. The creeks ard hsyOus overlooked
greatly damaging the CROPS in the bottom, both
BY rain, water and overflow. Immense damage
was done to the fencing by the winds and floods
also to the fruit crop.
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THE DELAW ARR.
re ,iimony of Nat Mckay Before the
Naval Committee.

WAsHISGToN, April 25. Nat Mckay was be-
fore the house naval committee to-day and
planned his purchase of the Delaware at Brooklyn
in 1876. lie neither used influence nor applied
any pressure to have his bid accepted He offer
ed five thousand dollars for her while she was
sunk in the dock and after her machinery was
removed Two years before she had been sold at
auction for twenty thousand dollars, and at this
sale brought about the price, as the machinery was
sold to Johu Roach and brought fifteen thousand
dollars, and her hull five thousand dol airs.
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Editor Of EehaeJtc Journal
The annual meeting of the Village District oc-
ours on the 21th inst, and it Is highly important
that there should be full attendance of parents
and tax-pavers vt said meeting to act for the bet
interests of our schools. II appear from the re-
port Of the Directors for 1871 that eight thousand
five hu ndred and thirteen (SS,5l3) dollars were
expended for salaries to the teachers, which sum
exceeds the amount ever before paid for this
purpose. while 1t is well known that few years
since two of the schools, one intermediate and
one primary, were discontinued and the number
of scholars in attendance has materially dimir l7h-
ed. Especially is this true 10 regard TO our high
school which used to number nearly 100 pupils
with but one assistant teacher, whereas now the
average attendance is but GO IL with two assist
ant teachers. Our sister cities OF Portland. Ban
gor and Bath have reduced the salaries OF their
school teachers during the past year. and is GER
,anv incumbent upon us with our large tax larger
hy IA per cent than any other city, to see that it
grows larger. aud if possible reduce it without
impairng the efficiency of the schools. We sure
" ought to stop in these pinching times, the bad
tendency of increasing our expenditures that has
prevailed for several years past. +.
Augusta, April 25 1873.
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CONDENSED TELEt:RAMS.

The Windsor Hotel at Coburg. was burned yes
terday. The front wall fell outward, burying a
number OF tiremen, three of whom were instantly
killed. aud one fatally injured. Loss $4,000.
The Grand Trunk Railway, Wednesday pur-
chased the Chicago 4 Southern Railway for $3.50
900
Daring recent gale on the Black Sea, Turk
ish corvette was lost and ninety men drowned.
Ex-Gov. Straw, who has just returned to Man
chester, n. H., ftom southern trip, says he be-
lieves the half has not been told concerning the
Fall River detacations.
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sREuEDY FOR HARD TINES,

Stop spending so much on fine clothes rich foed
and style. Buy good. healthy food, cheaper and
better clothing get more real and substantial
fish habit OF running after expensive and quack
doctors or using much of the vile humbug med
icne that does you only harm, and max es the pro.
pretor rich, bat put your trust in the greatest Of
all simple, pure remedies, Hop Bitters. that cures
times and good health. Try it once. Read of il
In another column.
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NEW YORK, April %. The funeral of Villain
Orton, late President OF the W estern [ Mon 1ele-
graph Company, took place to-day from the
church of the Four Apostles, and wasIvery largely
attended, many distinguished persons being pres
emit The directors of the Western Uuion attend
ed in body, together with delegation from the
Union League Club, and superintendent manag-
ers and officers OF the executive department The
interment was at SLEEPY Hollow Cemetery, at IT.
ylnglon-on-the Hudson.
1t IS stated MIR. orion told the editor of the Buff
falo Express, sho time ago, that A. Il. Cor
nels would be the best man 10 succeed rs PIesi-
dent of the CompanY.