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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
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One OF the lucky fellows In the grightfuf
railroad accident that occurred with such
dreadful loss Of life at Mingo, O., on Wednes-
eyewitness tells the story:
When searching for the wounded, a leg wag
observed sticking out from under some debris.
A space was cleared about it aud tie owner.
had to be wakened. His name was M. New
man, claiming a residence in New York. The
whole affair was an utter surprise to him. He
acknowledged having been drinking freely
after leaving Steubenvilie and then going To-
glnnn. - -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13

Ew YORK, Aug. 12-The Potter investi-
sting committee met at the Custom House
day, for the purpose of taking further
stimony with reference to the al
sd fraud connected with the Louisiana
Zion during the last presidential cam
N.
1 On. 9. N. Potter occupied tho chair.
5iere were present Messrs. Butler and
ekburn. After waiting till y. M for Mr.
a#eock, q Hayes Republican member, Mr.
ter said the gentleman was staying at
Itch Hill, and probably found it impossible
obtain a conveyance Saturday evening, so
10 reach New York In time.
8tanley Matthews was not present, and
tier suggested that his disobedience be re-
tied to the House for action. Mr. Potter
10 notified W. FL. Roberts, of New Orleans,
Witness, to come tomorrow.
The committee then went into executive
igiOr
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
MAJOR BURKE HSDORsED.

The following State papers have indorsed
the nomination of Hon. E. A. Burke for State
Treasurer to date August IL, 1878:
Pointe COupee Pelican.
Shreveport Times.
Shreveport Standard.
Baton Rouge AdUOcate
Baton Rouge Herald.
Ibervile South.
Terrebonne Progress.
The following dispatches and letters have
been received from the country:
NatcEstoches.
NATCH1ToCHEs, La, August 8, 1873.
To E. a. Burke
Natchitoches cordially indorses your nomi-
nation and pledges you good majority.
j. ii. COSGROYE.
Gadda.
SHREVEPORT, La, August 9. 1879.
Major E. A. Burke, New Orleans:
We have not attributed to you any publica-
tions against Moncure or Shreveport, We be-
lleve you friendly to both. You will not lose
q vote here. VIM. A. SEAY,
Assum pCfOn.
NAPoLEoNvILLE, La, August 8, 1878.
e. A. Burke,tEsa., Now U leans:
My Dear Sjr-Permit me to congratulate
you upon your nominate n for Treasurer,
which gives general satisfaction here. Do
you expect to leave New Orleans during the
campaign? II SO, you must not omit paying
us visit, and should you come, will be both
pleased and honOred to have you spend your
time at my house.
You may put Assumption down as safe,
We are organizing thoroughly and hope to
poll q full vote. Yours, very truly
WALTER GUIoN.
Baton Rouge.
LOUISIANA INSTITUTE FOR THE EDUCATION or J
the Blind. J
Baton Rouga AnpuaI o 1sTa !
Mr.. E. A. Burke:
Dear Sw-As q citizen Of Louisiana, feel 1t
due to you to express my grateful recognition
OF the great service you have rendered to the
State III the past, and my profound satisfac-
ton at your nomination for the office of
treasurer OF the State. The management of
the finances OF this State certainly requires
change, and your high character as gentle
man, your marked administrative ability,
and your eminent skill as a fnancier all point
Wnom the needed change can be best effected.
1our integrity, energy and wisdom afford un-
qualified assurance that the Office Of Treas
urer will be faithfully executed.
am persuaded that the educational and
charitable institutions OF the State will re-
celve your sympathy and protection. AS con-
nected with the Institution for the Blind, and
as an educator of the blind, / am profoundly
thankful that you have been nominated to
this important Office. In the past. all public
institutions have suffered from an unjust and
unnecessary reduction Of their funds by being
compelled 10 dispose OF their warrants at d
serious, almost ruinous discount. The apDro-
prlations are ait most small; but 10 dtspIgte)
them BY discount Is unjust to the people and
ungenerous and we'll nigh rIinous To the in
II I'D eas' under .olIE cUn-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13

Among the relics of Gen. Washington re-
Gently purchased by act of Congress from
Major Lewis, OF Virginia, was ledger-an
account-book In which Washington used to
place all items, no matter how tritlng, of his
losings and winnings at play. One peculiar
fact in connection with his gambling, al
shown by this ledger, is that be always lost
at fredericksburg, Va. The record OF his
continual losses at that city grew so monoto-
losses at that place he wrote the words as.
ustlal. ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
DON KEY
Ns Confident of n split In the Democratic
Ranks.

ReANhSs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-In conversation
/ this evening the attention Of the Postmaster
General was called to the statement by Rep
preventative Blackburn, that the splitting up
LOT the Democratic party In Tennessee was
due to the fight between the State credit men
] and the repudiators, Mr.. Key said that such
was not the case. The issue which Mr.. Black
aburn referred to had little II any effect on the
Rreeent elections. The breaking Of the party
there was due entirely to the fact that the
gpeopie are throwing off the party yoke-get-
Ting sick and tired OF Bourbonism. Ira
He thinks that the split viii grow wider.
sIIn the county and judicial elections in the
i III the breach will widen, and the effect will
] ain 9geateE- than In any other Southern
ssilmrnar9 or three more Southern States
and day.t the example of Tennessee, and
Druggist
ie23 e,n. Hayes: sAfter he retires from
~,p,fte people see things as they were,
ENtTound as in the case OF other Presi-
ss there had been abuse and COM
.ere not warranted. The admins
Eould be cherished by historians as
rNvle purest and best"
| Nv statement that Attorney General
q will retire from the Cabinet, and go to
aine United States Circuit Judgeshp
icant, had never been broached but
\ l the Cabinet and Attorney General
&, called the attention of the President
report and said that he thought it
be proper that the vacancy should be
s.at an early date The President replied
there WAS plenty of time before taking
Din. If any one should be appointed, he
&ld have to give up his law business, and
.ht not be confirmed by the Senate in
aich case he would be submitted to much
lbarrassments, trouble and loss. All things
asidered, he thought that 1t would be best
5 postpone making the appointment till the
ssembling of Congress.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
GRIM ES.
Couldn't Bear the Strain.

BOSTON, Aug. IA young man named
Ward, living at 745 East Broadway, South
Boston, called yesterday at Station Twelve,
and reported that his residence was entered
by, burglars between 2and a. M, and twenty
gold chains, fifty gold lockets, sixty gold
rings, four watch movements, made by the
one gold watch and S145 In money had been
stolen, together with quantity Of clothing
After being catechised by the police captain,
he acknowledged that there had been no bur
glary at all, but merely defalcation on the
part OF himself. Wards feeble mind could not
bear the strain and he owned up.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
ENGLAND.
CyprIan ARairs-COntradietory Reports
An0tgt tine Fever

LONDON, Aug. IA dispatch from Nico-
sia, Cyprus, to the Daily Neaos, says: A por-
tion OF the Indian contingent is going home
Immediately. Their embarkation for India
has already commenced
The health Of Cyprus has notimproved; the
prevalence Of typhoid fever appears to be
more serious. On the other hand, dispatch
from Larnaca to the Standard says Reports
OF the unhealthiness Of the island are exager-
ated. Malignant fevers are rare.
1t is stated Nicosia will not be made the
capital OF Cyprus because of it, unfavorable
situation; but some point will probably be se-
lected between Larnaca and Samagosta,
which possesses greater facilities for the
construction of harbor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
CIIINA'S EMBASSY.
THE RECEPTION TO BE GIVEN BY THE
PRESIDENT AND CABINET.
Discussion of the Subject of Chinese Hm-
migration,


WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-The reception OF
the Chinese embassy when they arrive next
September will not be quite as elaborate and
gorgeous as 1t has been stated that it would
be. The Chinese Ambassador and suite will
be received by the President and Cabinet
much iii the same manner as other foreign
ambassadors have been heretofore. The suite
OF Chin Ian Pin being larger than that OF any
other foreign minister there will necessarily y
be more people In the room at the time.
The President and his advisers do not an
tlclpate any great trouble in being able to con-
vince the embassy that they should take the
same view, that they {the Cabinet) maintain on
be impossible to tell what their instructions
are on the subject but it is thought that
China is opposed to any Limitation OF immi-
grafton Mr. Seward will be here at the time
OF the embassys visit, and WILL by his expe-
rience, be able to facilitate the transaction of
alI business between the representatives Of
the United States and China.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
Shipment of Cattle to Liverpool.

NORFOLK, Va, Aug. 12.-The British steam
rope yesterday, loaded with West Virginia
CATTLE as an experimental venture from this
section. About three hundred of the finest
beeves ever brought to this market we're
placed on board for Liverpool. The result of
from this port Is looked forward to with great
interest and is Of decided Importance to Nor
folk, as this will be made the principal ship
ping point for West Virginia cattle should it
prove a. SllcceSS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13

troll, | feel that the interest of the State al;
large Will be secured, and that these institu-
tions the product OF popular beneyolence. tha
symbols OF q true civilization, and the proph~
eey OF a peoples greatness will be- profeeted.
am persuaded that the sums appropriated
Tor their support will be paid, and that q frf-
ture OF usefulness and prosperity to these In
stitntions will be assured by your election.
COngrAtulatng the people upon your nornf~
nation, [ am, very respectfully, your most
obedient p. LANE.
Principal Of Institution for the Blind.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
AFTER THE PLUNDERERs
Gov. Hampton Hunting UP the Old South
Carolina Ring.
IWashiDgtOn POst.1

The arrest of Kimpton, the former financial
agent of South Carolina, who has been a fu-
gitive from justice, forbodes, it is said, a gen.
eral and thorough prosecution OF all the
bag rule. It was reported, in this city, yes
terday, that Gov. Hampton had already sent
requisition for Senator Patterson to the
Governor of Pennsylvania. Since the ad-
journment of Congress, Patterson has been
State. It is further stated hat ex-ControIler
General Dunn who was familiar with all the
stealings, has consented to appear against
the others as States evidence for which it is
stipulated he is to be granted immunity from
punishment
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
Chinese EMaHMEgYat ton.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-The interview OF
Representative Luttreli, OF California, with
the President upon the subject of Chinese
emigration, is regarded In political circles here
as liking the status OF this question with the
administration when 1t may come to be con-
sdered. The position assigned the President
by Implication In his talk with Mr LuttrelI,
Is fully substantiated by what passed at an
interview between the President and Drorni-
nent gentleman from the East. The subject
OF the arrival Of the Chinese ENJOYS was being
discussed, when the President touched on the
subject Of Chinese emigration, and remarked
that he was decidedly In favor of placing
such restrictions upon this emigration as
would effectually remedy its evil influence
upon the Pacific coast. As the Chinese ern-
bassy will eventually arrive here at an early
date, it is expected that this matter will take
definite shape in the conference which will
follow
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
The Railroad MachInists, strike.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 12.-The officials Of the
Milwaukee and st. Paul Railroad and the
striking machinists have not come to terms
yet; consequently no work was done in the
shops to-day. The men say to-day that they
Merrill. A meeting will be held and delega-
tion appointed to see the manager. In event
of failure to agree they predict general
strike all along the line, as the engineers and
tiremen have agreed to see them through.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
Concert saloons Victorious

CHICAGO, Aug. 12.-Judge McAllister to-day
hold concerts in their saloons if they wish. by
paving license. The new Superintendent of
police had closed up all the concert saloons,
ant this decision makes forty saloon keepers
jubilant, while the better portion of the COM
munity have grave apprehensiuns.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
Suicide.

WHEELING, W. Va, Aug. 12-Yesterday
Moundsville, committed suicide by climbing
q large tree, to a limb Of which she tied one
end ola rope and fastened the other end about
her neck. When ready she jumped from the
limb and broke her neck. No cause is as
signed for the rash act.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
work Suspended 0n the New YOrk-
Brooklyn Bridge.

New YORK, Aug. 12-An order was issued
to various foremen in charge Of workmen on
East river bridge on Saturday. notifying
them to advise their men at the close of work
ing hours that all work would be suspended
for at least one month. This decision was
rendered necessary by the complete exhaus-
tion of the funds. It Is not known when work
will be resumed, but 1t will not be possible
until the company shall have received the ap-
fyn. There was considerable Indignation ex-
pressed by the men at their summary dis
miSSaI
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, g.. m.-Indications
for Tuesday:
For the East Gulf States, partly cloudy
weather, occasional rains, variable Winds
mostly southerly, stationery temperature
and pressure.
For the West Gulf States, partly cloudy
weather, possibly occasional rains, variable
winds, mostly southerly, stationary temper
ature and pressure.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13

The Raleigh Observers latest returns from
the North Carolina election show the follow
ing results: Seventy y-eight Democrats in
Guiding one National and five independents
Democrats, in the House, and forty-two Rad
icals; in the Senate, thirty three Democrats.
seventeen Radicals. This gives us tiftv-tvo
Democratic majority on joint ballot The in
dications now are that we shall have at least
Jos Democrats Is to say, majority Of
forty on Joint ballot-who will go into caucus
and stand by its decisions"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-Gen Sherman left
ere last night, and will proceed via st. Louis
nd Omaha, Nebraska, to Denver and Santa
3, on public business, returning by Forts
nion and Leavenworth. He will be accom-
anied by Lieut.. A. McCook, aid-dr-camp.
Reports will be made to the Adjutant Gen
al as usual, but division commanders hav-
b occasion to communicate with the General
the Army, will address him by telegraph
Omaha on the eighteenth, Denver on the
kenty-tirst, and Santa Fe from September
Hto September 10 inclusive.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
Base ssa1R.

CINCINNATI, Aug. Mllwaukees s, CIncin-
natis 6.
LONDON, Ont, Aug. t2.-Tecumsehs O. Ro-
chesters 2.
BUFFALO, Aug. 12.-Butfafos II, Hornells /.
SYRACUSE, Aug, 12.-Stars 3, Springtields l..
WORCESTER, Mass, Aug 12.-Worcesters g.,
Manchesters 5.
New BEDFORD. Mass. Aug. 12.-New Bed
fords 10, LowelIs II.
PROVIDENCE, Aug. 5.-Chicagos 8, Provi-
danpe +
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 1s78

pal Church attracted an audience Of oyer 1000.
DIR. Shell, of New York, preached. The
women's anniversary meeting followed, the
monster tent being filled with 5000 people.
The surf meeting at 6 80 2. M. held upon the
magnificent expanse of beach along Ocean
Grove, was q remarkable success, not less
than 1000 or 5000 people being present. Then
followed the evening services at the great
tent, the sermon being preached by DR..
Hartzell of New Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
MARINE NEWS.

SOUTHWEST PASS, Aug. 12, p. m-Barom-
eter $3.50. Wind south-southWest, light.
Weather clear and pleasant.
No arrivals or departures.
PORT EADs, Aug. IL, p. m.-Wind south
west, light. Weather cloudy.
No arrivals.
Sailed: City of Mexico
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
@uarangataing "a wedding,
f9b rnvnrnrt rT1t rs,,e,

A quarantine office on the sixth on the IN
ternational road overlooked Mr. J. D. Carpen-
ter, who left New Orleans on Saturday for
Houston, Texas, where an expected bride re-
sides, but his arrival became known and the
health officers forced him to leave before the
ceremonies could be performed. Thus his
hopes were blasted at least temporarily.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
STATE TREASURER.
ENTHUSIASTIC ENDORSEMENT OF
MURKES NOMINATION..
Grand Ratification Meeting to be Held ON
the Nineteenth Instant.
Especial to the Democrat.l

Especial to the Democratl
" MONROE, La, Aug. Notwithstanding
The fact that Ouachita and surrounding par
ishes failed TO secure the nomination of their
favorite and distinguished fellow-citizen, Col
R. Richardson, the nomination of Hon. e. A.
Burke for Treasurer is cordially and enthusi-
ssstieaHy indorsed.
He lis personally known to every leading
Democrat, and has a host Of warm personal
and political friends. His eminent services to
his party are known to every voter, and he
will bring out the full strength Of the party.
IA grand ratification meeting is called here for
the nineteenth instant at which the entire
Fifth Congressional District will be repre-
sented.
The resolutions Of the convention are ac-
csptable and satisfactory. We are earnestly
at work here, and no fears need be entertained
Sof the result. S. ID. MCENERY,
Chairman Parish Executive Committee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13

PATERSON, NJ Aug. 12-Last night the
body OF Bartholomew McGraith, a. resident
OF this city and a machinist, was discovered
lying on the track OF the Erie Railroad, near
the Passaic bridge, by the engineer of a freight
train, but not in time to prevent passing over
it. The head was severed. The indications
are that he was murdered and placed there,
as he was nearly cold when found. It is said
that the police have q clue to the murderers,
but nothing definite can be ascertained.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
st. E40uis Quarantine.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 12-There being no abate-
ment of yellow fever in New Orleans, the
tine hospital, situated on the river fourteen
miles below here, in condition for occupation,
and keep certain degree of surveillance
upon steamers and trains arriving from in-
feCted points below.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
EVinkfHey Arrested.

=, LONDON, Aug. 12.-Thomas Forbes atlas
Crawford, who is accused of swindling Mrs.
arrested this morning on board the steamship
Adratfc, at Queenstown, and held to await
the arrival OF Mrs. Walker. He was taken in
charge by q detective, who will take him to
T
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
The snoer,ak~rs' strike,

CHICAGO Aug. 12.-The situation of the
shoemakers' strike was somewhat changed
to-day, one of the manufacturers, John Null
len, having acceded to the demands of the
at 81 per case, which is the price paid year
ago. The other strikers are much elated
Quite number of them have left the city to
seek employment elsewhere.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
departure of the spanish Minister.

Aug. 12.-The Marquis de
antilla, Spanish Minister to the United
Ates, will leave Washington shortly for
ain On two months leave of absence. He
i presented to the Secretary Of State his
st secretary of legation, Count Brunetti,
10 acts as charge daffaires during his alb
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
slaernaan's visit 60 New York.

FEW YORK, Aug. 12.-Secretarv Sherman
|ected to arrive In this city to-day to hold
nnsuftation with several of the leading
lkers, relative to the resumption of specie
ln1ents, but 1t is ascertained that he will
abe ifl the city for several days to come.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
Retszrn of the s,nsuvn1evas

NEW YORK, Aug. t2.-The Columbia crew
to-day declined a public reception. The crew
separated and most of them left the city to
join friends, and one is still in Europe. Capt
Goodwin says that he is obliged to leave for
Boston to-night, and shall not return for
some weeks
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
Russian movements-Turkey and Greece.

LONDON, Aug. 12.-It was announced in
Parliament to-day that the government had
no information of the Russians crossing the
Oxus, or of the Porte refusing to arrange her
matters with Greece. 1t was further an
nounced that the British IIeet would leave
Constantinople when the Russian government
withdraws its forces,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
GERMANY
Teeffcit I'm the Treasury Accouut.

PARIS, Aug. IA dispatch from London
says: In financial circles here the statement
that the German treasury account for 1877
shows deficit of G1,0oO,oO0 or 100000
marks was not unexpected. The condition OF
industry and trade In Germany has been
carefully watched by Anglo-German mer-
chants and bankers. and it has been known
that affairs were in the worst possible state.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13
Feniam Released.

LONDON, Aug. 12.-The Daily Ne,cs says
Clancy, Fenian, convicted in 1861 and SEN
fenced to imprisonment for life, will be re-
leased upon q ticket of leave on the twenty
fifth Of September next.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13

An English ice ship, going to Bombay, was
The bolt then went down into the BODY 81 tie
ship, making b hole about two feet Id diane
ter through the ice. It next took ii circular
direction, and melted ABOUT thirty tons Of ice
before It made its exit through tae ships
quarter s
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-13

nounced that the Irish Board of Education
will be composed of three Catholics, three
members of the Church of Ireland and one
Presbyterian. The Irish are satisfied. and
will pass The bill this week