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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-04

our mercantile community. He was fair.
conscientious and punetllous In oil his trans
actions, and though misfortune at one time
overlook him, as 1t did hundreds OF others OF
our most worthy citizens, he passed through
the ordeal unscathed by even breath OF
doubt or detraction. He WAS o quiet, UNI
demonstrative man, but his big heart was
overtlowing with Christian charity, and he
was ever ready to extend helping hand TO
the needy and distressed, Mr.. Irby, al at
dent and energetic worker III the cause OF re-
lrlon. was warden OF Trinity Church, jack
son street, and contributed largely towards
the SUCCESS Of that now iiourishing parish.
Socially he was beloved by all who knew and
appreciated his many noble qualities OF mind
and heart.
His wife was Miss Chaplin, the daughter
of d prominent citizen Of Uanvile. Va, who
was for many years the cashier OF the Branch
Bank Of Virginia. She was u lady Of many
amiable traits Of character, with q highly
cultivated mind, and Of q deep. fervd roll
gio,ls feeling. ""@
OF the trby family there Is one left In this
eity-Is Radcliffe Irby4to whom we extend our
most heartfelt sympathles. He has an older
brother in the Smithsonian Institute, ut
Washington. and d younger one at the Sewan-
nee College, Tennessee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-04

The National canvass in Ohio seems to be
rosaering out. The interest of its advocates in
me Northern part OF the State is reported to
se tagging. and everywhere those who went
~ with the new movement some time ago
arereturning TO old party lines. Still it must be
conceded that the National party constitutes
D powerful factor In the politics OF the State.
Ess real effect upon the older organizations
wgsn only be determined when the ballots are
axasnted on Tuesday next. The new party
mas 9 nominee in every district and its
Strength will be Aelt more in the congress
sslonsl elections than elsewhere The proba-
Utilities are that it will hurt the Republicans to
greater extent than the Democrats. AS
disturbing element the Nationals Of Ohio
nav he regarded as considerable success
IA o party organization looking to party
ssoooegs it is worse than failure. The recent
ssegacti, ms show that it's misguided followers
are beginning to find this out.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-04

calculations the election OF the excellent cali
didate put forward by the Democrats ID as
sured His was compromise nomination
between the Tilden interest and Tammany
Hall. and around him will concentrate tho Ell
tire Democratic vote OF the State. A solid
Democratic vote III New York means sweep
ing Democratic victory. Mr.. Bradley has a
wide reputation for ability, honesty and legal
knowledge; Is one Of tho most distinguished
mon In his section Of the State. and the nomi-
nation is hailed with enthusiasm. He has re-
Gently served two terms In tho Senate Ut
Albany, when he made record as d legisla-
tor that cannot fail to benefit him now before
tic nhnI1ia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-04

Dr. Luke 2. Blackburn, Of Louisville, he
gtsyns In tho efficacy Of a rigid quarantine.
He holds that the disease in this country Ia
produced by Infection and insists that the
gsttsent epidemic had its rise In cases OF fever
brought to this city on the eighth of June by
the steamer Russia from Havana; that IL
tlid not originate In Vicksburg Memphis and
Grenada, but was carried to those places
from New Orleans, and from these four CEN
eyts the surrounding country was infected
These conclusions are the result OF personal
investigation. A rigid quarantine, carried
out on large scale by congressional author
INV. DR.. Blackburn IL satisfied, would pre-
won't the introduction OF the fever into South
v,,1Au
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-04

from the Pointe-a-la-Hache Observer we
rather the pleasing intelligence that the
school board of Plaquemines has instructed
khs parish attorney to Immediately institute
proceedings, criminal as well as civil, against
lac negro oarpet-bagger i. Butler, late school
treasurer OF that parish, for embczzlement OF
school funds. The full measure of our bliss
wfn be reached when he has been convicted
and put In the penitentiary. This negro But
ler, who is an importation from Massachu-
,sstfs, was one OF the shining lights Of the
Republican party In the days of Warmoth,
and most precious scoundrel, OF course.
Ne was atmember Of the Legislature at one
time, and in the good old days he held high
head, drove fast team and played the swell
,gsnorally He will be specially remembered
tr connection with the notorious Bonomo
abortion case. His day of reckoning has
ssegne at last, and we trust he will have ample
opportunity in the seclusion Of the peniten-
siary TO reflect upon the vanities of the flesh.
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&Uh pDrIs

In Atlanta, CO., Lieut.. Gov. Wilt, RETURN
isig homeward, was detained by his friends
there, and no seems to have captured the
hearts of the people OF that city. The At
garita Constitution thus speaks Of him:
Taert. Gov L, A. WiltH. of Louisiana, Is in the
slty. on route TO hie homo In New Orleans; He
win leave day. Gov, Wilt Is ne Of the lead
ing. Democrats OF his State; and to hts plun,k
van rule In Louisiana. as Mayor of the city Of
New Orleans and as Democratic member or
the Legislature we are greatly indebted for the
ana, Hs lie President OF the Senate. and has
held many responsible positions SINCE the war,
and has always been ready TO resist Radical op,,
preston He Ia very popular In his state. and
We regret to sec him returning to the, fever
stricken city. We trust he may be spared. HIS
State could not afford to lose the services OF so
gallant u man.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-04

Hon. John II. Reagan Is making fine cam
gass In his Texas district, and Is distancing
all his colleagues. II thereis one Democratic
Congressman from Texas who deserves to be
returned, he Ia John II. Reagan, He was the
tally member from that State who had the
moral manhood to sustain Democratic prin~
saples by voting for reduction OF the army
That ACT alone should re-elect him. He will
F,e returned by q rousing majority. of course.
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A CARD

Iregret to announce the death OF my driver,
Mr. John Mehle. which occurred on Tuesday.
September 8, 1878, and that there will be no In
terruption whatever with the delivery of my
Beer, as have secured the services OF another
competent and careful man, and trust THAI the
many friends of Mr.. Mehle will continue their
favors as heretofore If, by inadvertence, they
are overlooked the first few days or so. q note
dropped at the Brewery will receive prompt at
tention. Hope, by continued fair dealing and
prompt delivery Of my Beer, to meet the con-
tinued favors Of my German and English
friends Of this city. J.J. WECKEaLING,
Louisiana Brewery. corner Magazine and De-
lord streets. s55 i'm
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There Is but one State office to be filled in
New York this year. that of Associate Judge
as the Court OF Appeals. For this office three
tickets are in the field-the Democratic
Republican, George B. Bradley; the National
d.reenback Labor Reform, Gideon J. Tucker;
Prohibition, Endorsed by the Republicans
george It. Danforth. Although the Green
mask yote somewhat interleres With political
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-04
R0DLEY BROTHERS

Have the most complete stock of Cane Wagons,
three and four mule Cane Carts, OK Carts. Log
Carts, Rice Carts, Small Carts Of every size. four
and six seat Family Wagons. Spring Wagons
for delivering goods, spokes. Felloes, SHIFTS #
Boxes. etc. We especially call attention to our
fulI-sized swedged and hardened Axles, Chilled
Boxes and extra ironing. of all our Carts and
Wheeling. W. Va, from the best material and by
skilled mechanics, we can give a reliable
guarantee, meet any competition and supply
the largest demand.
Depot-l2g and l29 Common street,
ies IL 9dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-04

Hon Fernando Wood may not have dis
covered any irregularities In the New 4ork
custom House, but he has made discovery
fn another direction. which Id even more i'm"
portant Ii true. He declares that we ars Oh
the verge of o tremendous reaction In trade.
and that the greatest prosperity the Ameri-
eaa, people have over known awaits them III
Mas mar fntltrA. --.--- =. - -------
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That was an expensive importation OF
Admiral Wheeler'e, carried to Boston from
the lsland Of Martinique, and yet tho gov"
eminent desired no advantage from 1t in the
way Of customs dues. IL was tile first case
NIL yalIoy fever ever brought into the country.
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DIED

o'ulock .. NJ, Jam aos, tito siana Knigt ii
his age. q native Of 1this ~ VUyon9rd :. for
the last 10 years q reslG' er - avolsaaoo'''~'
His friends and acuuaintances are invited to
attend his funeral This Morning at . o'clock
from Trinity Church. Jackson street.
TRBY-On Thursday. October 8, 1878. at 3
O'Clock q. m. Virginia Il. Chaplin. aged As
wears, native Of Danville, Va, wife of James
j. Trby, of this city.
HIGBY-Of yellow fever. st the residence OF
her brother, l.. J. Highly, on St Charles Avenue
corner of Soniat street, at Ii a. m. october 3
1878 Miss Harriet Highly. aged 60 years, q native
OF Oaksville. Otsego county. New York.
Milwaukee. Wis. Cooperstown, N. l.. and
Fort Sect, Kansas. papers please copy.
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SIXTH DISTRICT.
# tg. ROBERTSON. OF EAST BATON ROUGE.
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.H...Aq j. J K.

At the following styles, just arrived;
THE GENTS BOULEVARD.
THE LADIES' HANDMADE FRENCH KID
BUTTON BOOTS, sold Ses pair. the most
elegant article ever introduced In tho South
ern market.
GENTs' RED MOROCCO SLIPPERS.
GENTS FANCY SLIPPERS.
GENTS ORDINARY GOAT SLIPPERS,
GENTS HAND MADE BEWED BOX TOE
BOOTS.
GENTS QUILTED BOTTOM CONGRESS.
GENTS FRENCH STYLE CONGRESSES
GENTS GALES SCREWED MALAKOFFs.
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ssas gHA uNFrNIauEp TERM tFoRTY. FIFTH CON
GRtEBH.l
a. YOUNG. OF CLAIBORNE.
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srp~#, DrsTRrCr-~ToH THE LONG TERM.
]. Y. KING, or CONUOItD1A.
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nuvy pvau.EAws. OCTOBER A, zs7w.
VpaDCRATIC AND CONSERVATIVE TICKET.

pDR STATE TREASURER,
~. A. BURKE. or ORLEANS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-20
Why He Went ever to Rome.

The Rev. Orry Shipley, one of the
very High Church clergymen of Eng
land, and who has just gone over" to
Rome. gives his reasons in card in
the London Times, from which the
following is extracted:
II have long held, | have long
taught, nearly every Catholic doctrine
not actually denied by the Anglican
formularies, and have accepted and
helped to revive nearly every Catholic
practice not positively forbidden. In
short, intellectually and in externals,
80 FAR as | could as a loyal English
clergyman, / have believed and acted
as a Catholic. All this | have held
and done. as | now perceive, on
wrong principle, viz: on private judg-
ment. When became convinced that
the right principle Of faith and prac-
tice in religion was authority; when |
saw clearly that it is of less moment
what one believes and does than why
one accepts and practices, then | had
no choice as to my course. The only
spiritual body which l could realize
that actually claimed to teach truth
nnon authority, and that yisibly exer-
cised the authority which she claimed
was the Church Of Rome. For the
last time exercised my private judg-
ment, as every person must exercise
that gift of God in some way and tC
some extent, and / humbly sought ad
missiOp into the communion of the
Catholic Church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-20
Better CnlI Her a woman, :,

New York Evening Post.l
Mr.. Justice Nelson, of Brooklyn,
told lawyer in court the other day
that he would better call woman
who had been on the witness stand a
woman and not a lady. Better call
her woman, said the justice, God
made woman, but a lady is only a
modern fixture in a fine dress" This
is sound doctrine, and comes appro-
priately from bench of justice.
There is no easier method Of becom-
ing confused as to what is legal and
what is illegal, what is right and what
is wrong, than the habitual misuse Of
words. THEFT is a good word, be-
cause it does not disguise the moral
character of the act which it describes;
but "misappropriation" is a bad word,
because its meaning is uncertain, and
it conveys only very slight notion Of
the moral quality of the act which il
stands for, Il 10 not likely that any
one will be made thief ky using the
word lady" for woman, but In nine
cases out of ten the employment Of
the word lady" is vulgar, and upor
general principles the practice should
Be condemned as part of an inflated
i e11.sravagsat aud deceptive manner O
speech.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-20
AN EXTRAORDINARY STORY.
The Waters Of the Gulf Of Mexico POIs.
oned--.Fish Of all Minds Destroyed.

Key West Fla.) Key.l
Our smack fishermen are nearly
discouraged with their i'll luck. For
over tive months they have been un-
able to get live fish to Havana. All
die on reaching the putrid waters Of
the bay, which have now extended
over $50 miles into the Gulf of Mexi-
co. The Smack George Storrs, Capt.
Zeb Allen, attempted to run to the
westward, in hopes of escaping the
deadly waters, and when fifty miles
west of Tortugas, in twenty-five
fathoms Of water, lost his whole fare
of fish in very short time. The
poisoned water extended to the south
and west of him as far as he could
see. The largest fish, such as shark,
jewish and turtle, were floating aronnd
his vessel He pointed his vessel
eastward, and entered our port on
Tuesday last almost disgusted.
On Saturday last the water had APP
peared near the northwest lighthouse,
with the thousands of dead fish
floating like tufts of cotton over the
sea. On Monday and Tuesday the
water was dotted with dead Portu-
guese men-of-war The strata of dark
reddish was passed through our island
channels, carrying on its surface fish
of all kinds-many of them of the
largest specimens of sharks, jew fish
barracuda, grouper, grunts, inter
spersed with few kinds Of the fresh
water varieties, such as the mud eels
bull-head catfish, breem perch, etc
The fresh water fish, cells, ETC., are
found in great abundance in Lake
0keeehoobee, Kissimee river and
Fish eating creek,
AS these dead fish approached oul
wharves the stencil became almost in
tOlerable, and many plans were at
tempted and suggested to keep them
in tide water. Had this occurred in
the heat of the summer plague must
have followed. 1t is even yet feared
The fish are dying in our harbor, and
no one knows where this great eyi
will stop. Our people are large fish
eaters, and if deprived of this cheaT
class of food there must necessarily
be much suffering.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-20
Leading PhOtOgrnphs.

Hartford Times Washington letter.
Noticing that the picture and pho
tograph stands about the Capitol are
always an attraction to strangers in
the city, and that they are large buy
ers Of photographs, | was tempted to
make an investigation, yesterday, for
the purpose of seeing whose photo
graphs took the lead. At each of the
stands | found that Mrs. Hayes pho
tograph sells in the lead of all others
hundreds buying hers that will not
touch the picture of Rutherford. Of
the Senators, Blaines sells better
than any other by one-half. La
mar and Gordon follow. Conk-
ling is way in the rear, Thurman
being considerably ahead of him.
There is no demand for Grant.
On the House side of the Capitol,
Speaker Randall's sells well. Next
to him is Alexander Stephens; then
followed Butler. OF the pictures of
the other members of the House,
there is but little demand. The
photograph dealers, in anticipation of
a run on Blaipe's, in consequence of
his speech, have laid in supply,
These are straws, though they do not
exactly tell which way the wind is
blowing
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-20
To the Voters Of gIomphis and
Shelby County.

FEELow- -CITIZENs-My recent an
as a candidate to repre-
sent Fayette and Shelby counties was
so close on the day of election that it
has been out Of my power to visit you
in person, and as it will take place to
morrow / feel that the magnitude and
multitude of evils which affiict us,
and is paralyzing every interest and
energy in State, county and city,
are of such importance that
circular addressed upon the
more absorbing questions of the hour
from me is not only advisable but i'm
perative atthis time. Ihave, therefore,
to say if elected (Which there are good
reasons to believe will be the result,
all the powers ! possess, with such as |
may be able to call to my assis-
tance, shall be spent in an effort to
give practical relief. This city must be
placed beyond the reach Of mandamus
writs and put in good sanitary cOndi-
ton or we canhope forno future prosper
ity. The fees of Office are too great, and
should be cut down to the basis Of
shrinkage in value of property, labor
and production in the State. All
public debts should be settled by the
same rule. This would seem to be
equitable and just. Current expenses
of the State can, by proper legislation
be reduced to one-half its present rate
1t ought to be done by the next gene
raj assembly. Before the war we haC
twenty-six courts in this State
now we have thirty-nine, at ;
cost to the people of quit,
three times as much as before. UpoI
the subject Of a national currency
from the outset opposed the contrac
tion, resumption and funding policy 0
the government, and favored payinI
the bonded debt in greenbacks ant
making them legal tender in paymen
of all debts due the government. 4
more efficient mechanics lien law il
this State is demanded. Our schoo
laws require amendments to Civ
them greater efficacy. These ar
some of the evils which now han
upon our system that can be dispose
of, with a great saving to taxpayer
if proper legislation can be obtained
With the earnest hope that you Wi
go to the polls tomorrow and vot
} as you may feel the best interests Q
all classes demand, / am,
Very respectfully,
JESSE +. Brown.
, December 20, 1878.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-20
FOREIGN.
An English Failure for $4,000
Pounds "TO Be Paid in Full"
Collision in the Dardanelles-- only
-Four Persons Saved.
Report OF the German Tobacco
Commission.
The Eject Of Blsmark's Defeat.

LONDON, December 2O.-McKean,
Tetley & Co., old merchants of Bra
denwpod, have called a meeting of
their creditors. Their liabilities are
$4,000, and will be paid in full
A dispatch received at Paris says
only four persons, the surgeon, first
officer, chief engineer and one seaman,
escaped from the wreck of the Byzan-
tin. The disaster occurred on We'd
nesday night during heavy gale. The
Byzantin, on her way from Marseilles
to Constantinople, was proceeding up
the Dardanelles, when she ran into the
British steamer Rinaldo, of 1860 tons
burden, at anchor off Latakia, bound
for Hull. The Byzantin was vessel
of 800 tons burden, and belonged to
the Fraissinet Company of Marseilles.
The Rinaldo returned to the BOs-
phorus for repairs.
The German papers announce that
the tobacco inquiry commission has
rejected the proposal for monopoly,
by eight votes against three. 1t has
also declared in favor of duty accord
ing to weight on inland tobaccos, and
such custom duties on foreign tobac-
eos as would about correspond to the
proportion between customs and the
excise accepted by the imperial taxa
tion commission of thirteen. The in
quiry commission will recommend this
resolution to the bundsrath and reich
stag. The decision gives entire salts
faction to the National Liberal party,
while the commission itself was com
posed of eight delegates of thegovern-
ment with three experts.
A correspondent of the Times says
+" Bismarck's defeat has created deer
surprise. The rejection of his scheme
blythe government committee does not
amount to a parliamentary defeat, but
Bismarck is so accustomed to have his
own way that it is believed he will not
rest content with this initial over
throw of his project. Immediately on
the decision becoming known he sent
: for Habrecht, minister of finance
} The chancellors health has not beer
improved by the worry now occasioned
! and, on the earnest protestatiOns o
5 his family, he has abandoned the idei
5 of visiting the emperor before Christ
mas.
. 1t is authoritatively denied that th'
Roumelian commission has suspended
!, its labors until spring.
4 The firm in the East India trade
: whose bills have been returned, anC
/. whose liabilities are not believed to b,
a heavy, is Ellsworth & Sons.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-20

WAYS that are dark and tricks that are
vain are practieed by the proprietors Of
many vile compounds to get their So
called medicines on the market. Reeds
Gilt Edge Tonic stands on its own merits
as a pleasant, safe and efficient appetizer
and invigorator. 1t is unequaled for its
quality, purity and flavor 1t restores the
appetite, purifes the blood and stimulates
digestion. 1t is a mild corrective, and a
wholesome stimulant, and its recuperatiye
effects are most agreeable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-20
Mexicnns Making Trouble.

ST. LOUIS, December 2O.-Advices
from Texas say that official intelli-
gence has been received at Austin
from the FL Paso district that armed
bands u dosperados had arrived there
from New Mexico, that the Mexicans
show signs of making trouble, and
that the Judge Of the district fears
that court can not be held.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-20
Retrenchment and EconOm1.

Nashville Banner, 18th.
The legislature which meets here on
the first Monday in next month will
surprise many an oficeholder by the
way in which it will go for salaries.
Retrenchment will be the cry, and
should be the cry. Many an Office
holder has a position to-day given him
by the people, out of which he receives
an income of from three to five thou
sand dollars annually, and were they
thrown on their own resources to make
a livelihood it would prove an up hill
lob for them. Our merchants have
reduced hesalaries of their employees,
and many of the clerks are now work
ing for about half what they did two
years ago. One of the principal bust
ness houses in this city has given
Office to its employees that salaries for
f'N .vpuld be reduced according to
,ollowing scale; The highest sal
arits men are to be cut thirty-three
and third per cent; the lowest ten
per cent, and the intermediate ones
are to be scaled oroporti0nately. Thus
far every CLERK in the house has ac-
cepted the terms, for they know that
the times demand reduction in the
expenses of every business house
OF course the attorneys general,
clerks, sheriffs, registers, trustees and
all the others interested will rush
from all parts of the State to use their
,Auence on the members of the legis-
l.Sure to defeat the passage of such a
bill, but their wine suppers, free
lunches, good cigars and the like will
be taken in without effect. This will
be a good move toward settling our
State debt 'honorably."