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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13

WASHINGTON, May 12.-The Committee on
Pacific Railroads, on Friday last by a vote of
seven to three, authorized Judge John B.
Elam of Louisiana, to report favorably, as
soon as the committee was called in the
iect the repeal of the twenty second section OF
the actof Congress incorporating the Texas
Pacific Railroad Company, by which grant
of over a million of acres of land was made
to the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Vicks-
same to the New Orleans Pacific Railroad
Company.
The New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Vicks-
burg Railroad Company have never built any
part of their road, and it is admitted on all
they could have their road made a. a branch Of
the Texas Pacific, and procure a like subsidy
of their bonds per mile as is provided for by
Mr.. Houses bill, reported from the Commit
tee on Pacific Railroads.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
WEATHER AND RIVERS.
Yesterdays Temperature.

The signal service telegraphic reports from
other points, dated at 3 :43 p. m, give the tenn
perature as follows:
Cairo $50, Cincinnati 81, Davenport 81, Du-
buque 81, Galveston 10, Indianola 70, Keokuk
S., Lacrosse 56, Leavenworth 81. Louisville
so, Memphis 78, Nashville 10, New Orleans 7s,
Omaha "a, Pittsburg 81, Shreveport ", st.
Louis 3d. ST. Paul go, Vicksburg 81, Yankton
81, Augusta 80, Corsicana 80, Key West 49,
Mobile 79, Montgomery 7S, Savannah IS.
NoTE.-Slight ranfalls at Cairo, Cincinnati
Leavenworth Louisville and St Louis. Near
ly one-third of an inch at Indanola and
nearly a half inch at Galveston where q rain
and tn under storm was progressing at 43
p. m Rain was also falling at Cairo at that
hour and threatening at Louisville. The
barometer has fallen rapidly along the gulf
coast during the last eight hours lending 3 43
.. m.l
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
M'LIN'S CONFESSIONS.
THE FLORIDA CASE TO he OPENED
TODAY.
scope to he Given the Investigation
what the Republicans Propose To Do
The Inquiry to lie Confined To Florida
fOr lvA Present

NEW YORK, May 12-The Worlds special
from Washington yesterday says: 1t is at
last definitely settled on all sides that a reso-
lution directing an investigation into the
frauds in the electoral count in Florida will
be presented to the House on Monday and
that the Judiciary Committee shall conduct
the inquiry. 1t was not submitted to-day
owing to the absence of q large number OF
members. The resolution will be presented
for vote, not under a suspension of the
rules, but as q question OF high privilege,
which will be recognized by the Speaker, it
Is believed.
to what he should decide, said that he could
not decide questions of privilege or order
until they were presented at q session OF the
House. and added that he had been misap-
pretended in an Associated Press dispatch,
which reported him as saying that he would
not entertain the resolution as a privileged
one. What he did say was that he did not
think the proposition made by some
members to base it on l., A., further in, n,
election case from the Second Flor
ida district, which was affected by the
frauds committed in the presidential election.
was privileged, for the reason that the House
had already entertained that question and
partially disposed of it by giving Bisbee the
pri,ad facie right to his seat, and remanded
the case to the Committee on Elections for
report on its merits. Under the law and by
the rules OF the House it was in his opinion,
uo louBcl ~ pLlFlltStu NucSblNti. llc uOtjS hog
say what he will do on the naked question of
an investigation, though he does say that it
should be submitted to the House on the
highest plan Of proposed Legislative action,
and not be brought it on any pretence that it
is to continue an inquiry into the contested
election of member, when it really means
an inquest into the frauds of the presidential
election.
The Republicans intend to obstruct the
passage OF Investigations with an amend
mHnt to enlarge the ScOpa SO AS to inuIlire
into alleged frauds by the Democrats in other
States, including the case Of one of the Ohio
districts, the Oregon case, and possibly Mis-
sissippi, but they will be voted down.
At the meeting of the Democratic Con-
gressional Committee this afternoon it was
thought best to include Louisiana in the in
vestigation, but it Is believed that the House
will confne it to Florida
The evidence promises to simply confirm
the affidavit of McLin, the Republican MEM
Der Of the Returning Board, that the lawful
vote Of the State was cast for Mr.. Tilden and
thereby elected him President.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
CUBANS IN COUNCIL.
ANOTHER MEETING OF THE EXILEs-
COL. CESPEDEs MAKES
THEN A SPEECH.
He Is Presented with a Flag, and De-
clares He Will Yet Wave 1t
over Free Gtuba

over Free Cuba.
very large and enthusiastic meeting Of the
Cuban residents Of the city was held at noon
yesterday at the Globe Hail. the call for the
same having been issued by the Cuban revoIu-
tionary committee.
Having been previously invited to attend. Col.
Cespedes was waited upon by a committee
ON his arrival ut the hall. and upon his en-
trance. escorted as he was by the committee,
the cheers that greeted his appearance were
loud and long. He was conducted. between
two Cuban flags. to the platform. where he was
assigned the chairmanship of the meeting, and
upon assuming the chair he addressed the
meeting in an eloquent speech. rendering his
thanks for the honor conferred, and referring
briefly to the cause they had enlisted them
selves in. He urged his countrymen here to
the necessity Of giving effective aid to the Cuban
patriots now in the field, and called upon all to
do the best in their power.
After other gentlemen had spoken, DR.. d.
Estman, In the name of the Cuban exiles, here
presented Col. Cespedes with a splendid Cuban
flag. at the same time making an address that
went deep enough into the hearts of many pres
ent to bring tears. he Dicturing In a most pa
thetic way the trials of the patriots ON the
island who had suffered for nine years. and
touched upon the sad end Of, rs he said he who
for the first time unfurled the flag Of freedom
on the island. Carlos NJ de Cespedes.
Col. Cespedes, 10 the name of the Cuban pa
carry the flag to Cuba. and that very soon. He
said that having been nine years in the war he
was determined to go to Cuba and continue
there until the triumph OF the principles OF
The speech created considerable excitement
and was received with hurrah after hurrah
and after other speeches the meeting adjourned
subject to the call OF the central Cuban liberty
committee,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
CINCINNATI CROOKEDNEss.
The Revenue Department Raids the Dis
tilleries OF that City and Makes Num-
ber of Important Seizures-MOre to
FOlInw

WASHINGTON, May 12.-In regard to the
discovery of an extensive whisky ring in Gin
cinnati and seizures made yesterday, Com
missioner Raum says that for some time past
his office has been suspecting frauds In the
manufacture and sale of spirits at Cincinnati,
and for several months a careful watch has
been kept of the operations of a majority of
the distilleries and rectifying houses. Some
of these establishments were situated, how
ever, so that great difficulty was found in
maintaining watch over them; but little by
little evidence was obtained of fraudulent
practice through reissue of stamps and vari-
Gus other modes. At last active operations
were begun looking to positive measures.
Gen. Raum thinks that but for the draw
back seizures would have been made before
this. He says that in the latter part of April
the distillers got information of his action and
took alarm. Since that time plans have been
perfected for making seizures. The Commits
sioner is satisfied with the results obtained so
far.
1t is expected that other important seizures
will be made tonight or tomorrow, If they
were not made to-day.
The Commissioner thinks that the ring will
be entirely broken up. 1t is claimed that this
ring was in existence at the time the Chicago
and st. Louis rings were broken up, but for
some reason or other was left untouched.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
An Old settler GOne-ChlcagO COmmun
Ism

CHICAGO. May l2.-Edward Mcconnell. another
View. He came here from Ireland in 1890 and
was largely interested in real estate.
The Communists held meetings in different
parts of the city to-day. but were entirely peace
able.
Rev. DR.. Thomas, at the Centenary Methodist
Church, preached ON Communism, saying it
must, If carried out. result in anarchy and far
worse troubles than any we have yet had.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
Murder In MARYLAND.

FREDERICK Md, May 12.-Dennis Davis, a
Young colored man twentv-follr wears of age
was killed in an ARRAY with Warren Stanton
last night. They had had quarrel short
time previous but had separated. Stanton
he cut Davis throat with his pocketknife.
Davis died shortly afterwards. The murderer
was arrested. Davis bore good character
while Stanton has always been looked upon as
a disSOlute man.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
AT THE RANG ES.
FrOgmOOr.

There was a large attendance at the ranges
yesterday contesting for the various prizes Of
fered. The Washington Artillery boys gos
away with two out of three prizes offered and
the Continentals one. The weather was fine
and some good scores were made. as will be
seen.
The prizes were won as follows: The mule
badge by Major Arms. the 200 yards silver cup
by Sergeant Bradford. and the 500 yards silver
goblet by John X. Renaud, Esq.
The scores made were as follows:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
DECORATING THE GRAVES.

At meeting of the Association of the Army
Of Northern Virginia, Louisiana branch, the
following committee was appointed to present
floral offerings at Chalmette cemetery on the
thiriieth instant. on the occasion of the decora-
J. Behan. Major Brady. and Messrs. L. L.
Knapp, John Charles, and L. L. Lincoln. It is
reported several ether organizations Will Per
ticipate on the occasion,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
Movements of Gen. Grant.
CA N A DA.
volunteers Ordered to be i'm Rea dtness to
Renel Fenian Invaders

BRADFORD, Ont, May 12-There is great
excitement here over the threatened Fenian
raids. The volunteers received orders last
night to hold themselves in readiness for i'm
mediate service. Twenty rounds of ammuni-
tion have been served to each man.
Reports from Jarvis Ontario, state that
the volunteers in that place and section Of
country were called out during the night and
have been drilling to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
A Michigan Suicide.

ANN ARBoR, MICH, May 12.-Luther Gra-
ham, who has been a prominent farmer at
Salemen, in this county, for forty-seven
years, died yesterday from a dose of opium
undoubtedly taken for the purpose of self
distinctions He was seventy-two, and has
been in poor health. A roll of money was
found, with directions that it be used in pay
ing his funeral expenses.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
A SMALL BLAZE.

One Of the two hogsheads containing straw.
dead rats and refuse matter took fire last night.
as far as we could ascertain. from spontaneous
combustion. The whole neighborhood on
Gravier street, near the corner of Camp was
very much excited. and had it not been discov-
cred at once 1t might have resulted in a serious
conflagration, especially 1t being in the vicinity
OF a large drug store. The Babcocks were not
the first at the Are, because there was no alarm
given, some idiotic reporter having put out the
fire after his own way.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
Bret Harte Provided For.

Secretary Evarts has at last found place
for Bret Harte, a commercial agency at Gre
feldt, Prussia This is one of the most re-
markable instances of office-seeking on
record. Harte began last year by applying
for the Chinese mission, but has gradually
reduced his demand until he offered to take
anything they could give him This COM
mercial agency is worth about $1,000 q year
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
An Illinois Brute.

JOLIET, ILL.,, May 12.-Deputy Sheriff Hig-
gins has returned here from Kansas, having
In custody Geo. F: Smith, who is charged by
his twelve-year-old daughter with incest, and
who went to Kansas about two months ago.
Smith is the identical party who while a
guard at the pententary ten years ago, as
sisted prisoners to escape, and was dis
charged
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
A MISUNDERSTANDING.

In our yesterdays report reference was made
to the arrest Of O. r. Van Winkle. ON the charge
OF having stolen property In his possession.
The charge was really made. but we have since
learned that 1t arose from trivial circum-
stance. Mr. Van Winkle has long been con-
Of the city. and is one Of our most esteemed
citizens. AS SOC as he heard Of the charge he
repaired to the police station and gave bonds to
suit Of some Observation-Disclosures, and we are
sure that Mr.. Van Winkle will come out all
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
The Russian Troops VIII Not withdraw

ST. PErERsBuRG, May 12,The Agence
have begun to withdraw from the position
about Constantinople. Itsays however much
the government may desire to recall the
troops, they will only retire after the Turks
have surrendered the fortresses and the Eng
lish fleet has left its present anchorage
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
The Louisiana Frauds.

WASHINGTON, May 1O-Mr. Glover, of Mis-
souri,, is following up the alleged frauds in
the accounts of the Louisiana Investigating
committee. Although only S37, 900 was osten-
sibIy spent over $4,000 was actually spent
Considerable frauds have been also proved
and important developments are expected.
Mr.. Meads, of the subcommittee. who spent
$3.50, is charged with $4,000. The assistant
sergeant-at-arms charged with the fraud,
has once been tried for forgery In Ohio.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
Under Marching Orders,

- BISMARCK, D. T., May 12-The Seventh
Cavalry, now stationed at Fort Lincoln, has
received orders to be in readiness for field
duty, but for what point Gen. Sturgis, the
supposess that there is something definite
coming by mail
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
THE MEXICAN VETERANS.

The Louisiana Association of Veterans OF the
War with Mexico held their regular monthly
meeting In Grunewald Hall. Sunday, the twelfth
instant. Capt. John Pursel In the chair. and
Veteran s. FL. Levy. secretary pro. tenn.
After the usual routine had been disposed of,
on motion nf Veteran ID. N. Hollingsworth ii
Was resolved that he association as ist at the
ceremony OF decoration ut th. Chalmette Gene
terry, on Th rsday. the thirfieth of May.
On motion OF Veteran Fisk preamble and
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, May 13, a. m.-Indications
for Monday:
For the Gulf States, falling barometer,
partly cloudy weather. and on the coast
warmer southerly winds, but in the interior
cooler nOrtherly Winds
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13

CHICAGO. May 12.-Reports from Iowa state
that snow fell yesterday at Keokuk Muscatine,
not thought that the crops or fruit were dam
aged; Frosts throughout Michigan did consid-
erable damage Friday night. II is clear and
cold here tonight, and there will undoubtedly
be q hard frost.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
Counterfeits In Circulation-Arrest Of an
Utterer

CHICAGO May 12.-George G. King a drummer
In the emf ploy of the Akron Rubber Company
Of Cleveland Ohio. was arrested here yesterday
by Detective Tyrrell for passing counterfeit
500 bills on the Second National Bank Of
Wilkesbarre. Pa. The bills are very perfect
eounterfeits, and are said to be circulating
freely in Southern Illinois and Missouri Sew
city to be exchanged for silver and per cents
A telegram from Boston was received yesterday
500 counterfeits on the Revere National Bank
Of that city. He was held in default of $500
bail
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
Above low CLo
uotnr ciAdAi-os
Stations.
Temperance.

New YORK, May 12.-The Rev. DIR. J. s.
Newman, late of Washington, addressed
a large meeting of members of the
Blue Ribbon Temperance Union. at Tam
many Hall this afternoon. He expressed the
opinion that legislative action would prove
Of no avail until the churches were enlisted in
the cause Of temperance. He advocated the
abolition OF fermented wine even from the
sacramental table
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
GER W A NY.
The Emper0r's Assatlant - Religious
FanaticIsM Given as Els Motive.

New York, May 12-The Heralds special
cable from Berlin, referring to the attempted
assassination of the Emperor, says the police
regarding the two prisoners or the motives
of the attempted assassination, but it Is
learned on the best authority that the man
who fired the shots is native of Leipzig,
named Lehman, about twenty years of age.
cism, but nothing positive is known on that
nnint
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
ORLEANS, MONDAY,

better than anything they could get in this
country for the same money.
The Russian officers remained in their hotel
last evening busly engaged at their cores
pondence Capt. l.. p. Semetzchine returned
from Washington late in the evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
AMTSEMENTs. A
The Grand Entertainment.

Although we are satisfied that it shall never
be said that the great hero Robert e. Lee has
been forgotten by his soldiers from New Or
leans. still We cannot too often say word of
encouragement In favor OF the grand entertain
ments to be given on Tuesday. Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday next at the Opera House
by the Continental Guards. assisted by a num-
Der Of amateurs and some of our most promi-
nent ladies and gentlemen. These entertain-
ments, the programme Of which occupies two
columns OF the DEMOCRAT, are given In aid OF
the Lee monumental fund and, aside from
their intrinsic merits, deserve the full patron
age OF people in whose hearts the memory of
Gen. Robert E. Lee is and ever will remain
fresh and green as the laurels that enciycled his
noble brow.
THE GREAT MULE RACE
that comes Off ON Saturday next at the Fair
Grounds is given to raise funds TO erect q mon
ument to the memory Of our citizen soldiers
who fell on the fourteenth Of September, 1874.
This is another subject for the liberal patron
age ri our citizens. and we hope to SEQ rush to
the Fair Grounds on Saturday xt. The pro-
gramme Is published In full in this mornings
DEMOCRAT.
THE CONTRABANDs.
Tonight the Contraband Children will give
one OF their unique entertainne ents at the
Varieties Theatre. for the benefit of the News
boys Home. As usual there will be lots of fun.
good minstrelsy quaint sketches. and a big
house Of course. The admission price Is
small In proportion to The amount OF good that
each visitor to the Varieties will contribute to
the education OF the newsboys.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
saved from a Wreck.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 12.-The second mate
and six men Of the ship P. r. Hazeltine, from
New York for San Francisco lost off Cape
Horn, were picked up by bark in the Straits
OF Magellan near Cape Horn. and arrived at
this port to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
The POrte's Terms for the Evacuation of
the FOrtresses.

LONDON, May ia dispatch from Con-
stantinople says the Porte has agreed to
evacuate Shumla, Varna and Batoum sue
cessively if the Russians will promise to re-
tire towards Adrianople.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13

resolution was adopted, requesting our Repre-
senatives in Congt ess to move In the matter of
the pension bill now before that body as there
survivors Of that memorable event whieh
added eight States TO the nation and untold
wealth to it's Golfers
There being no further business before the
association 1t adjourned to the second Sunday
in .Tune
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13

under the string minutes 16 seconds behind
his time There was a vast crowd In the
rink and a great deal of enthusiasm was man
ifested. His fastest mile during the entire
walk was made in s :05 minutes and the slow
est In 10 ST
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
of Loya;ty-DeniaIs from
the Socialists,

BERLIN, May 2-Unexampled manifesto
tions OF loyalty and affection continue to be
received from throughout the whole of Ger
many at the escape of the Emperor from the
bullet of the would be assassin Hoedel, and
immense crowds have gathered in front of the
palace all day.
The Socialists deny having any completely
with the assassin.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
The Russian Army subscribing to the
Cruiser Fund.

LONDON, May ia dispatch from ST. Pc
tersburg says the Russian army is sub
chase cruisers to prey upon English COM
merCe.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
The Adams Express Company Secures a
Verdict.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 12.-'The Mount
Vernon Bank case, in which the bank sued the
Adams Express Company for package of
over $4,000 mysteriously lost, was concluded
yesterday in the Supreme Court, and the Jury
returned verdict for the defendant
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
Byrnes successfully Completes His walk.

BUFFALO, May 12-At about 10 o'clock last
night Michael Byrnes completed his task of
walking 400 miles In less than 1913 hours. He
had minutes Al second to spare, and went
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
Stage of the Rivers.

Daily telegraphic report of the stage of
water at various points, with changes in the
"a hours ending yesterday at 8 p. M:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13

Suit VIII be brought against all AttOr-
neys, physicians, brokers, merchantss
liquor dealers and Others owing license
or personal property taxes, without fur
ther notice.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13

The Indian Contingent on Its Way to
Malta.
ADEN, May 12.-Altogether sixteen trans
ports have passed here, carrying Indian
troops to Malta
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13

"A dinner is dot complete without Moet d
Chandon.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-13
FIR AN CE.
The Papacy Acknowledges the Republic
Aid to the Inferior Clergy Requested.

PARIS, May 12-It is learned from trust
worthy source that his Holiness Pope Leo has
transmitted instructions to the French
bishops to give their support to the republic
as the only government possible to-day in
France. 1t is also said that his holiness has
asked the French government to open nego-
tiations for the amelioration of the condition
of the inferior clergy of France, who are at
present, it Is claimed. left with the scantiest
means of support.
Movements of Gen. Grant.
PARIS, May 12.-Gen. Grant again visited
the Exposition building to-day, and after
wards lunched with q number of Americans.