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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
NEW ORLEANS, MONDAY, AUGUST y, 1878.

whereas the season has been wet one, ana
now the cotton has attained q rank groWth,
and the branches are interlapped in such a
way as to injure the underground cotton very
much One gentleman says his cotton Is as
tall as man on horseback IN great many
places CoLfaX Chronicle.
On the fourth day of July Mr.. John Autrey,
the oldest son of Absalom Autrey, both OF
Lincoln parish, gave a dinner to all the mem-
bers of his family now in the country. After
the dinner procession Was Hp formed Gol,,- on
lom Aubrey, after him in regular order came
his children, his grandchildren and great
grandchildren, to the number OF ninety-six
Seventy-six living descendants Of Absalom
Aubrey were absent from this family gather,
ing, SO that ii all living descendants had
been present the family, procession would
have numbered over ITO. The old gentleman
has his second wife, who Is not the mother OF
any of these children, and is not included in
five years Of age. BY his first marriage he
had fifteen children, twelve of whom are yet
living.-[Claiborne Guardian.
Last week we visited the lower portion Of
the Teche, and Oh the Weightman plantation
found q locomotive, twelve construction or
mud cars, eight cabins to accommodate eighty
men who are now at work on the railroad at
to be mostly colored), were engaged in load
ing cross-ties to be transported to the main
line others were putting them down, while
another gang were engaged in grading and
filling in the large swamp in the rear OF Fair
fax and Dansy plantations. 1t is estimated
that it will take three months to complete
that work through that place, which is known
| as the Lacey swamp. 1t is thought that yel-
low fever in New Orleans will somewhat re-
tard work, as it will prevent their getting
other laborers from that city. The work there
| Is being done by the company themselves, un-
der the supervision of Mr. Martin, one Of
| their old employees.-[New Iberia Sugar
| Bowl.
We have received note from friend stat
| ing that at midnight on July 80, 1873, the
| residence of Prof. $. K. Daniels, in the parish
! of Livingston, was surrounded and attacked
| by robbers. After surrounding the house,
| they woke up the professor and made an i'm
perative demand for his money and his wfes
jewelry. The professor had no fire arms to
defend himself with, but he seized an ak and
rushed into the crowd, and commenced strik-
ing right and left with his battle Ak with con-
siderable energy. The robbers fired several
shots at him, but without effect When the
outlaws commenced firing the professor re-
treated into the house, whore he posted him
self at one door, and Mrs. Daniels took posi-
tion at the other, both resolved on defending
| their home to the bitter end and remained
there until they found the villains had set fire
| to the house in three different places. There
were seven Or eight men in the band, and Mr..
and Mrs. Daniels can identify some of them
ii Baton Rouge Advocate.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
The Absurdity of she Panic.
IAssumption Pioneer,l


The scourge of Southern climates, the yell
low fever, has made its appearance in New
Orleans, and although q matter of almost an
nual occurrence it seems to have created on
unusual panic in the villages throughout the
State
It is right that measures should be taken to
preserve the health OF the country, but this
should be done calmly and iudiciOuSly 50 as to
bring about as few inconvenience as possible.
Certain disinfectants are highly recommend
ed for private use and this advice should be
followed, as it can do no harm to keep the air
about residence pure, which would certainly
prove beneficial as preservative OF the health
of the inmates, whether they are visited with
yellow fever or any other malarial diseases.
DIR. Chopin, the president Of the Board Of
Health, is still confident of his ability to check
the progress of the disease by means of disn-
fectants, and If duly assisted by the inhabi-
tants Of the city his chances Of success will be
materially increased. Each family in both
city and country should give particular at
tention to cleanliness about the premises, as
the effect will be much greater than If the
same disinfectants were employed in the
streets and cutters.
for getting up a panic on the subject, for it
will be productive Of positive harm, and
spread any amount Of terror among those
who may be forced to come in contact with it.
In past years, when we had cases Of yellow,
fever in the country, people did not think and
talk about it as much as they do now when it
Is in the city, and even there it has not at
tanned the dignity emitting it to be called an
epidemic. According to our recollections in
times past the papers made no mention Of the
existence Of the disease until it attained a
much greater proportion than at present. Our
|-readers must bear in mind that the Board of
Health announced it's intention, early In the
season, to report each case Of yellow fever as
soon as it occurred, thinking it better that the
truth should be generally known throughout
the State than to be dependent on mere ru-
mors, which were sure to be greatly exagger-
ated. Itseems that the truth is as little re-
lied on as rumor, and some of the competi-
tors Of New Orleans for business take great
pleasure in spreading reports of sickness to
her disadvantage.
Quarantine is q sad drawback to business
under any and all circumstances, and should
not be resorted to unless under the most seri-
Gus fears for health, and even then there
should be no restrictions on those articles OF
prime necessity, which are not likely to bring
the seeds of disease among us.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
STREET LIFE nm E'EKEN.
How the Celestial City Streets Look Bsy
Day and Night.

1t is scarcely possible to imagine, without
having witnessed it, the scene which the COM
merclal streets Of Pekin exhibit every day.
The busy, bustling crowd, the horses muiies' ie'
carriages, hand-barrOws, and sedan-chalrs,
all mixed in inextricable confusion, ana
among them the itinerant dealers, some with
hampers, containing the stock-in- trade sus-
pended round their necks, other standing Pc
fore portable stoves on which they COOK the
viancs they vend. These and many others
are to be seen in the streets, not silently offer
ing their wares, but endeavoring to attract
the attention of possible buyers by shrill ear
piercing cries and loudly Vauntlng tlle loW 1'9
price and superior quality of the commodi-
The barber with his little bell summons all
who have not performed their toilets TO be
shaved in the open air. He motions his Gus
toners to q low seat, with one turn OF the
hand athers his head, and dexterously per-
forms with his triangular razor; he then
paints his eyebrows and adjusts his queue,
| brushes his garments, and receiving o small
| fee, sends him away satisfied.
| Often q crowd collects to listen to story
| teller or a singer, to watch the tricks OF
conjurer, Or to hear Of the marvellous prop
| critics possessed by certain drugs, and reme-
dies sold by a loquacious quack, but suddenly
| there is q stir among the assembage, which
hurriedly disperses or draws to one side, leav-
| ing room for the passage OF some grandee,
who, seated in his chair and surrounded by, q
numerous c0rtege, expects oil interiors TO
| make way at his presence.
! Guards of soldiers are stationed day and
| night in the principal thoroughtares, with
strict orders to lay their whips upon all, with
out distinction, who are disorderly or betray
| the slightest inclination to quarrel; besides
this, every street is divided into sections Of
| ten houses, which are each under the suryeil-
| lance of one of the inhabitants, deputed by
the authorities to fill the office OF tithing-
| man.
AS soon as night falls, each householder, be
he rich Or poor, mandarin or mechanic, must
| light the lantern which stands at his door
| At both ends of each street there Is wooden
barrier, which Is closed at dark, and sentries
posted at these barriers will permit OF neither
| fngress or egress, unless the applicant car
ries q lantern and can show good cause for
| his absence from home. Watchmen patrol
| the streets during the whole night, who in
stead of crying the hour, show their vigilance
| by striking tube Of bamboo every fey min /
| utes, causing dull, hollow sound, which it
! takes Europeans some time to become accus-
toned to and sleep through.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

makes it pretty evident that 1t will not bG
long before there will be collision to report.
1t is evident that Mexico through her
frontier commanders, Is acting under false
impression in supposing that the concentra-
tion Of cavalry at certain points along the
than the one alleged namely, to pursue and
punish raiders in the face Of all opposition,
as they are ordered. The Kickapoos whose
hands are still warm with the blood of
mount is confined to freshly stolen Texas
horses, have just been called into service TO
defend the town Of Santa Rosa, the head
quarters Of the raiders and robbers a fact not
likely to increase the good feeling between
the two races on the border.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
VfCkshalFE's EHEa BARGE
TRichjand PeaeOn.1

Vicksburg has laid an embargo on all mail
matter coming from New Orleans, which is
causing gleat Inconvenience to our portion Of
Louisiana, rs all our mail matter from the
city comes by that route, and we think is un-
necessary. We had rather run the slight risk
Of taking the fever than to be deprived Of our
mails from New Orleans, for this Is q season
when q great deal Of correspondence Is re-
quired between the planters and their mer-
chants in the city.
It is eminentIy right and proper for the au-
thorities Of towns not yet infected by the fe-
yer to use all necessary precautions to pre-
vent it's spread, but we cannot believe that
the stopping Of our mails Is a necessary pre-
caution, nor did we know before that q munic-
ipal corporation had the right to thus inter-
rupt the transit Of the United States mails,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
sBeFeFs ON HaaVas,

The following is portion of Gen. Chalmers
card to the Vicksburg Commercial, comment
ing on ex-President Davis late speech at Mis-
sissippi City:
| will answer fearlessIy ON this, as
on all questions / believe secession, and
fought for my belief J. believe, after having
traent Of the gWord we Should abide SD eg tba ere r
suit. do not yield to any man In the State
in my hero-worship of Mr.. Davis He is t0
me the embodiment OF the Confederate cause,
and respect his right, whenever he chooses
TO exercise it. Of defending and perpetuatIng
it's truths. The use Radicals may make Of lf
has no terrors for me.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
YELLOW FEVER.

weekly Report of the Surgeon General.
WAsHaNGToN, d. G., Aug. t1--Surgeon Cen
eral Windforth reports for the week:
Hogt Eads-Yellow fever appeared on the
fifteenth ultimo; % cases, no deaths.
Negs Orleasas-Two hundred and thirty-six
eases and 65 deaths; total 431 cases. 1ts
deaths from July IL.
IgYrn,u-One hundred and seventeen deaths
from yellow fever and 8 from small pox for
the week ending August 5.
.afntan,eros-Four new cases reported July
go, and others occurred daily to August 3.
Gardends-Yellow fever has appeared, but
lis not yet among the shipping.
Bombay -Twenty-six deaths from yellow
fever during the week.
Ufnltn-The outbreak Of cholera on British
troop ships from india Is now under control
Ken West--No new cases of yellow fever
during the past week.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
MIR. Fosters Absurd Remark.
Boston TranscriI

There never was more self-evident ab-
surdty than Mr.. Fosters declaration in the
speech following his denomination by accla-
nation. that the way to encourage the indie
pendent Democratic movements in the South
(which have evidently been watched by him
with interest. and which are even in the same
breath declared to be 'signs of a breaking up
OF the Solid South, y is for the North to pre-
sent itself united against the Solid South.
The very statement Of such a doctrine is its
sufficient refutation. The way to destroy the
South is to sweep all Southerners into COM
mon condemnation simply for being South
erners. A man would be unfit for American
citizenship If he did not resent and resist war
fare upon his native section simply as such
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12

Niles G. Parker, the State Treasurer at the
time, first accused Kimpton through the
World of September 10 last. Being himself
arrested soon thereafter he testified before
the Cochran com mittee: II know that Kimp-
ton used the proceeds of bonds belonging to
the State to secure the passage Of other bills
in which he WAS interested-the Sterling Loan
bill, the bill to authorize the Financial Agent
to pledge bonds for State loans, the Sinking
Fund bill, the bill for the payment of interest
in gold and the bill to issue bonds for the re-
lief of the treasury. I know also that
he paid out of the proceeds Of State
bonds for share and a half
of Greenville and Columbia Railroad stock, q
share costing S24, 900. This was for Comptrol-
Ter General Neagle. He also paid for one
share for Representative Crews and for one
quarter Of O. share for Cardoza. He also paid
for two or two and half shares for Geo. w.
Waterman for Gov. Scott. He paid for two
shares for himself, and SO far as [ know and
believe for one-half of share-w0rth $4,000
for D. II. Chamberlain" Comptroller Nea-
gle testifies that Chamberlain drew this bill.
The transaction may be summed up as fol-
lows: The ring
First-Stole money to bribe the Legisla-
ture,
Second Under the law passed by bribery
stole $433, $50 worth of railroad bonds, paying
$50, $50 therefor.
Third Enhanced the value of their steal
by removing and nullifying the States ST.
100000 lien.
Fourth-Paid for their purchase with money
stolen from the State.
Fifth-Stoie back the purchase money after
it was paid,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
Grants Movements.

New YORK, Aug. t1.-A cable special says
The ministers and Emperors aids, Prince
Gortschakoff and other high officials, and
welcomed in the name OF the Czar. He had
pleasant audience with the Emperor, who
placed the Imperial yacht at his, disposal
The fountains played in honor of his visit
The great man-of-war Peter the Great was
inspected, the bands playing American
national airs, and Il royal salute was fired
1T is believed that Grant will go to India In
Nnrnmber
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
MARINE NEW g.

SOUTHWEST PASS, Aug. H. 6 p. m.-Barom-
eter 1850. Wind sOuth-southwest, fresh.
Weather clear and warm.
Nc arrivals or departures.
PoRT EADs, Aug. II, p. m.-Wind south
southwest, light. Weather clear.
Arrived: Schooner Fernal Leitch, MASTER
Z. days from Utilla, with fruit to J. P. Ma
cheea
Il No departures. r~~.,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
EH1ycE' NBAFdl gsrHE.

Ii WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-President Hayes
has pardoned altogether 284 offenders; nine
OF them for minor offeses and against the rev.
enue laws
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
THE YELLOW FEVER.
SOME COUNTRY PAPERS ON TmE
PANIC AND QUARANTINE.
HncOnyenfences of the Quarantine.
fHn,,chnt Gitinan

Quarantine regulations at Shreveport and
other points on this river have caused the
"pool fine" to withdraw all their boats until
the health OF New Orleans gets better. This
Is o terrible blow to business in this section,
but probably the inconvenience may yet prove
q blessing. Ordinarily, at this time of the
of water in the river. but now there is plenty
OF water, crop prospects very fine, merchants
cheerful, etc, and it does seem hard that
these clouds of misfortune should be let hang
over the commerce of the entire country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12

MEMPHIS, Aug. 1.-THE political meeting
In Crittenden county resulted in row. One
colored man was killed and several wounded
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
4 Political ROw

SPRINGFIELD. Ill. Aug. 11.-Hon. 0. '
Smith committed suicide here to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
The sEpoenmakers. strike.
Ngv His own Hand

8 CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-THE striking shoe
makers places will soon be filled by Chinese.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
Hi lIsafcIiIe.

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 11.-Chas Lytle was
shot dead by J. +. Fogg to-day, it is claimed,
In splf-dafanGa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
Excitement over "a Gold "Find." "

BISMARCK Aug. ia party from Stink
ing river gold diggings reports big fine
and a regular stampede from Yellowstone.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
THE BOSufan Rebellion.

The Austrians are now masters of half Of
Bosnia, after experiencing some bloody oppo-
sition Their hardest task will come upon
them In Southern Bosnia and in Herzegovina,
where the insurgents have been REINFORCED
by several thousand Montenegrins and Alba
mans. Suleiman Pasha, with some Turkish
troops, is at Trebinie, in the southwest corner
of Herzegovina, about twenty-five miles
back from the Austrian port Of Ragusa
The insurgents are swarming about him,
threatening. to massacre the Turkish inhabi-
tants OF Trebinje 1t is strange that the Aus
trians did not first land troops at Ragusa and
occupy Herzegovina, for that would have
taken the pith out Of the opposition at once.
Europe for warlike operations. The numer
Gus rivers have worn deep beds in the rocks,
their banks being frequently more than 5000
high. The roads are mere bridle-paths,
and not accessible for artillery except the
Hghtest description. The insurgents have
now had time to occupy the passes, and the
Austrians will have very rough time OF it
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12

It is strange how. at a trying moment, a
persons courage may fail him and all the
plans of the past and the opportunities Of the
present may be swept away in an instant.
John Broden and Miss Fash, OF Fali River
train was reached in safety. The young gen
tleman led his fair companion to seat, but
alas justas the train started, john regretted
the rashness Of the step he had taken, SO he
form-and let the young lady to be carried
along to the next station. It may be added
that Mr. Borden was only six years old and
Miss Fash four, and the pair received a whip
ping from their parents on their return.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12
Sale of Ex-Rueen Hsabella's Jewels.

LONDON, Aug. 11.-Ex-Queen Isabella jew
elry sold for $72O,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-12

The queen Of DenmaFk Dyfns.
LONDON. Aug, 11.-Queen Christiania is dy
ing at Havre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-11
AUCTION SALES.
By T. A. Kerby, Auctionee

(No. IS King street, Ale1andrla, va
pY VIRTUE OF DEGREES or IHk
ID Circuit Court of the city of Alexsndria' ala'
Virginia, rendered at the November term, 1878.
and the November term, 1877. in the ehancesy
suit of Fairfax against Thornton and otne5s, tne
undersigned. commissioners BY SAID deGree
thereto authorized, will proceed, on SA%uk.
DAY, the 10Th day of June, 1873 at IL O'CLOCK
M, to sell by public auction, IN 'front.' OF tns
Market Building, op Royal street, IN the 81 sald
city Of Alexandria. Va a TRACT OF LAND. -
in Fairfax county. Virginia containing s 7sI5 s1
thousand seven hundred and fifty -four 70 1o4)
acres, in the bill and proceedings mentioned,
being the residue of the original purchase oy
Thornton from Fairfax remaining unsold. me
Washington and Ohio Railroad is located
through the tract. A plat of the property Will
be exhibited at the time and place OF sale, ana
the same offered in lots or as 8 whole, as may
prove to the interest of all parties concerned.
Terms of Sale: Ten thousand dollars cash.
and the residue of the purchase money TO De
payable in equal llstalments at one two ana
thr rec years, respectively, with interest from me
day of sale, to be evidenced and secured BY the
bonds of the purchaser, with good personal So
curity the commissioners to retain the title 10
said land until the purchaser shall have PAID All
of the purchase money. Conveyancing at the
cost Of the purchaser.
s. FERGUSON BEACH,
FRANCIS L. SMITH, Jr.,
An 10-2swts Comm r. Of bale.
(Wsshinpton Post and Baltimore Sun J
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-11
MEDICINAL.
MEDICINAL.
" E O. E Il [ N E
FOR CHILLS, SHAKES, FEVER
AND AGUE.
TARBoRo, n. c., 1878.

TARBoRO, n. c., 1878.
Dr. r. III. Stevens:
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also, to let you know that Vegetine is the best
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without crutches / read your advertisement in
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was great Blood Purifier and Blood Food.
tried one bottle, which WAS great benefit. He
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He has taken eighteen bottles in all, and he is
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have younger son, fifteen years Of age who is
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and that is the last of the Chill. Vegetine lesves
no bad effect Upon the system like most of the
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recommend Vegetine for such complaints l
think it s the greatest medicine in the world.
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