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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
A PATRIOTIC HOWL RAISED, COUPLED
WITH CHARGES OF MALICE,
For Fear that Army officers May be Re
quired to Live According to the
Army RegulRtIOns.

WASHINGTON. March 16.--The armv pay bill.
reported some time since by Mr.. Bragg. Is one
of the most radical measures that has yet been
proposed in either house of Congress. If the
bill should become q law 1t would operate to de-
prive the army of its present democratic or
ganization, and make IL an Rristocratic organ
ization, just like the English army, as none
but wealthy officers could afford to retain their
positions. Officers cannot afford to provide for
themselves on the pay and allowances provided
for in the bill unless they choose to live in the
commonest manner.
Section OF the bill provides that at all ports
and stations where there are public quarters
belonging to the United States, officers may be
furnished with quarters In kind in such public
quarters, and not elsewhere. by the Quarter
masters department assigning to officers Of
each grade respectively such number of rooms
as are now allowed to such grade by the rules
and regulations in the army.
According to the provisions Of the section
army officers on duty in Washington. unless
they have other means OF living independent of
their salaries. would have to live in tents on the
government reservations throughout the city.
Gen. Hancock would be forced to give up his
quarters in New York. and retire to the barracks
on Governors Island: Gen. Sheridan would
have to leave Chicago and make his headQuar-
ters in Leavenworth. while the headquarters of
all departments that now occupy other than
government buildings would be moved into the
barracks II any such are convenient. and other
wise into tents. The measure appears to be
more the inspiration Of malice than OF a spirit
Of economy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
The Leggett-Merrits DoubIe Crime.


YoNKERs, March 16-The neighborhood Of
the Leggett and Merritt residences, near Tuck
aho. where the terrible double crime of Merritt
was committed on Thursday. was yesterday
astir all day long, friends of the two families,
local officials. reporters and curiosity seekers
coming. and going constantly. The village gog-l
sip, baked for the day by. the sudden horror
Of the murder and suicide, swung yesterday
into the full tide Of scandal, and stories that had
been half forgotten for years we're raked uu and
retOld with presumable additions.
1t is only right to say that not one OF the
stories told went uneontradicted, but the pity
was that nearly all who fought the scandal did
so as friends OF. one OF the families. and we're
active In spreading stories about the other.
Tha two houses were closed against. aII but
the Immediate friends OF the mourning inmates,
and those who came for information were re-
eeiyed on the outside and courteously told that
was known Of the particulars OF the tragedy.
nothing Of the cause which led to the crime, ex-
cepting the statement of the jury that Therson
Merritt was laborina under alteration OF mind
when he killed himself.
This moderation OF the coroner In not at
tempting to Investigate the preliminary cir
cumstances to the crime which the perpetrator
had expiated with his life was denounced by
many disappointed people. and the celebrity with
which the inquesfs were held and the verdict
rendered was deemed evidence that the coroner
was unduiy anxious to suppress @ scandal.
None OF those who talked in this way, however
could say what end could have been attained by
further investigation. excepting TO satisfy their
curiosity
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
The Story of Judge Leonard's Fatal Visit
tn Havana.

WASHINGTON March 16.--The announcement
yesterday in the House Of the death Of Hon. J.
the reports published touching the purpose Of
his visit to Cuba. After his departure from New
York it was announced that Judge Leonard was
the alleged kidnapping of colored citizens OF
the United States and their conveyance to Cuba.
her alleged judge Was
to visit New Orleans for the purpose of repre-
senting to Gov. Nichols the views Of the Presi-
members of the Louisiana Returning Board.
These stories were without the slightest
foundation In fact 1t is said now that Mr.
was the cause of his visit to Havana. The lady's
parents opposed him. and he died Of despond-
ency and yellow fever. Judge Leonard, was
ter, Pa. He graduated at Harvard In 1867. stu
died civil law, and receiver the degree Of Doc
he he was " WidoWer. owe G and left two children now
at school in Germany.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
The Naval Expenditures Committee.

- WAsHINeToN, March 1s:-The Committee on on
has, since the passage OF the Glover resolutions
been holding meetings In the Navy Department
tWg Week viii meet herg bsy 19r Ine
fer their base of operations to the Capitol.
The commit ee find that the Navy Department
81, 900. .ooo The contracts suspended were for
the repair of four iron -clads when they were
made there was no money to the. credit Of the
navy with which to pay them. and provision
was inserted in the contracts that no payments
should be made under them until appropria-
tions applicable to such purposes we're made
by Congress. Work had already been COM
meneed on the vessels, but Secretary Thompson
suspended the contracts. The committee sus-
tans him in this action. When it gets to work
at the Capitol, outside parties who have had
business with the Department will be examined.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
The Seward Investigation.

WASHINGTON, March 1s.-The committee in
vestigating the charges against Hon. Geo. +.
Seward. Minister to China. and Q, U. Bradford,
late Consul General at Shanghai. resumed the
investigation this morning.
Jas. Crutchil testified that son of his died at
Shanghai, in 1858, while seward was Consul
and it cost about one half of that sum to settle
the estate.
Paymas!er Jordan, of the United States Navy,
stated that Bradford used insulting language
to him when he tJordan) visited the consulate
on official business. He complained through
the commander of his ship to Mr.. Seward, who
referred the complaint TO Mr., Bradford for q
reply, Bradford stated that he tJordan) had en-
tered his office without being invited, and then
said that he did not think it necessary to ira
dan said that Bradford's manner at all times
was very abrupt, uncouth and nngentlemanly.
The committee then adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17

The Lottery and the MaiIs-The New Orr
leans Mint To BE Reopened and Its
Capacity Hncreased-Judge Leonard =
secretary schurz i'm a Rage Over His
Log Hobby.
WASHINGTON March 16.-I am informed upon
high authority that Gov Nichols has lately au-
thorized letter to be written to Garfield, assur
ing him and the rest of the visiting statesmen
that they need not apprehend any trouble from
courts in Louisiana. The writer Of the letter
Is said to be a prominent Conservative, who
holds an appointive Office under Nichols. and
1t is also said the letter has been shown to the
President. mpanied with the Endorsement
Of three Democratic congressman from Louis
iana
This letter is alleged to be the cause of the
serenity which has lately been noticeable Mt the
White House and Treasury Department That
such letter is in existence here is certain, but
it is possiblethat Gov. Nichols Is misrepresent-
ed in and by 1t.
The lottery people are not only proceeding to
test the constitutionality of the law prohibiting
the transmission of their matter through the
mails. but they are moving to secure a repeal of
the law by Congress itself. Ben Butler Is work
ing actively In this direction. and has already
presented an immense petitition praying for
the repeal of the law. This will be followed by
others and an attempt will be made to get in a
bill for the repeal of the law in the shape Of an
amendment to the Postoff1ee appropriation bill.
The New Orleans Mint will certainly be re-
stored. and its capacity be increased considera-
bly,. Keloggs bill. introduced in the Senate the
other day, simply provides for the restoring OF
the mint at the normal capacity. but it will be
amended 10 increase the capacity about 40 per
cent. and in that shape will soon be put
through.
The death of Judge Leonard causes general
sadness here on account of the genial qualities
of the deceased. Leonard was too respectable
to be carpet bagger and live.
Secretary Schurz will come to grief in his at
tempt to procure an extra appropriation for
the special prosecution Of the timber thieves
as they are called. Mr.. Lamars bill which
Hayes vetoed. cannot be resurrected, but the
substance of 1t will be tackled on to the legis-
lative. executive and judicial appropria-
ton bill. and in that way can be put
through. Meantime. there is no way in
which either schurz or the Attorney General
can seriously annoy the log men: provided they
arrange system OF giving bail Schurz is very
mad at the indifference displayed by Congress
to his appeals for support in carrying out his
timber stealing hobby. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
sherman's Policy With the New silver
Dollars.

WASHINGTON, March 1e.-The National Repub-
policy of the Secretary of the Treasury in hold
Ing the new silver dollar at sale only for gold,
that commodity Of traffic has temporarily ad-
vanced in value. It is now. as it has been for
long time, in the hands OF government banks
or comparatively, few SPECTATORS. The gov
boarding t against resumption. hence, Under Under The
Secretary policy of holding the silver dollar
exclusively as matter of gold exchange at par
value, puts the power of advance once more
into the hands Of the Shylocks."
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
Protective Tarin Demonstration.

ALLENTOWN. Pa, March 1s.-The day for the
grand protective tariff demonstration opens
with fair weather, and to al appearances 1t will
be the largest gathering of workmen and the
largest parade this city ever saw. The trains
arriving all morning were crowded with dele
cations from various points in the Lehigh VAL
Icy and Eastern Pennsylvania The decora,,
tions throughout the main business streets and
the rattle of the parade are magnificent. The
procession moved at / 80 p. m. sharp. under the
charge Of Mayor Young as chief marshal.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
Arrest of an Ex.Chlef of Police.

CINcIFNATI. March 1s. Chief of Police
q warrant. charging him and an ex- policeman.
Peggy Ryan. with burgiarizing the residence OF
DR.. Mccarthy, on Seventh sire et last Christmas
morning, and stealing the letter connected with
the famous Dckey- Titus bastardy case and $4,000
in notes and securities. At o'clock this morning
Snellba ker gave 5000 bail. He says it is case
OF blackmail On the part Of the present police
chief. Col. George Zeigler. Ryan has NOT ret
been arrested.
The warrant was Issued OF the statements OF
three th1eyes-Dan Flannay. John Carr and
Henry Carter. The latter was several times In
court for the above ,onense. but there was no
evidence which could convict. The affair has
thrown the city into a fearful state OF excite
ment. owing to the prominence OF sneilbakar
IN this community and to the many exciting
phases through which the Titus -Dickay case
has already passed IS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
The Pennsylvania Methodist Conference

READING. Pa, March 16-The Rev. Curtis F.
Turner. of the Philadelphia Acaiemy, chap
lain. at the opening. Of this mornings session
Of the Methodist Episcopal Conference, and
Rev. T. s. Thomas. OF Pott wn a faithful min
is ter, who has been partially disabled by inn
paired health. asked to be placed upon the su-
pernumerary list, which request, was. on mo-
ton of Rev. DR.. Chaplain granted.
The names of the pastors in the Lehigh Dis
trict were called. and they reported their mis-
sionary collections. The pupits of twenty Of
our city churches will be occupied by some Of
the cergYmen OF the conference tomorrow.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17

the other denominations are being prepared
and will be ready by the time orders to begin
printing certificates of these denominations are
received. It does not seem probable that there
will be much use for such certificates II the Sec
retary of the Treasury continues his orders
that the new coin is to be sold only for gold. and
the certificates being issuable only on the
deposits of coined silver it Is not likely that
people will purchase gold at 2 premium, and
then in turn paw 1t out for silver. merely for
the purpose Of depositing 1t to receive silver
ertificaiea
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
HEAVY snow storm I'm nakota,

BIsMARcK. D. T. March 1s The last stage
from Fort Buford reports. about 200 miles north
last Friday and continuing three days and
nights. It extended from Buford up the Mis-.
and the Missouri will have plenty of water. At
Bismarck the ice is moving out. The Tues
day stage from the Black Hills is three days be-
hind time owing to snow In the hills. No snow
here
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
The Cuban Cause sold by Traitors.

New YORK. March 1.-THE verbatim copy of
the record Of the dissolution of the late Cuban
Congress. which arrived here yesterday. proves
that the dissolution of the Cuban Congress was
not by any means 50 unanimous ss It was origi-
nally represented to have been in the Spanish
papers. alike of .his city and of Havana. 1t
proves that the House Of Representatives was
forced by a mob to dissolve the said mob being
indorsed by a few evidently paid traitors in the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
Silver Certificates.

WASHINGTON. March 16. - The models for
printing the back and face Of the silver certi-
feates of the der oninations OF SO and $40 have
been completed by the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing. and the plates are now in the en-
grayer's hands The bureau will be able to
turn out certificates of these denominations by
Wednesday next 1t orders should be received.
The models for the plates for the certificates Of
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
Nayy Surgeons.

WASHINGTON. March 16.-Secretary Thompson
has issued an order that no assistant surgeon
shall hereafter be examined for promotion
until he shall have served two years ON board
of public vessel of the United States.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
Failure Of an ohio Rank.

MOUNT GILEAD. o., March 15-Early thIss
morning the following notice was found on the
window OF ]. u. Trimble's bank on South Court
street.
''Suspension-closed to invoice.
Owing to q combination of circumstances en-
tirely beyond my control. such as large. un--
money. the large and unprecedented shrfnkage
in all values, the depression Of both real and
personal property, together with the ganeral
umidity OF everybody. compels me to surrender.
and believing 1t to be for the best good OF the.
greatest number to disp Sc oil my property 80
that all will be treated alike, and so thai Il can
not be Appropriated by few while oshers get
nothing. thus allowing all TO share alise.
Continued ON Last Page,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
The Cubans to Make Another Effort.

New YORK, March 1.-THE Cuban patriots in
this city refuse to take their defeat on the
island quietly, and are diljgeDt in deyising
ways and means of renewing the war in Cuba.
meeting of the committee on organ ization
will be held to-morroW to prepare plans OF ac-
ton, and will submit the result to q general
meeting Of patriotic Cubans. to be held to-mor-
row night.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
Evarts and silver.

NEW YORK. March 16-The Herald says:
Evarts. In his circular letter to the governments
Of the Latin Union. elsewhere printed. makes q
far better silver argument than silver men
themselves. he certainly leaves them no ground
for quarrel with him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
Austria's War credit-A Large Majority

LONDON March 1s.-A dispatch from Vienna
says the majority in the Austrian delegation Id
favor OF the credit will b. much larger than 1t
latter WIS In favor By II to 0.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
THE SITUATION REGARDED As sE-
KINUs EITHER ENGLAND ON
RUSSIA MUST RACK DOWN.
The Conference WIN Not be Held, or if
Held Will Accomplish Nothing Rus-
sla's Movements Tend to Provoke
Active HOstilitieg.

Active HOstilitieg.
LONDON March 16.-The situation Is again
regarded as serious. and unless one. Of them
backs down 1t will require considerable dfpIo-
from the extremely critical position In which
they are now placed towards each other. The
alternative OF retreat is not considered prob
able.
All advices from st. Petersburg confirm the
belief that the conference, through the oppo-
or that il a meeting does take place It will bs
devoid OF beneficial results, us Russia will re-
fuse to be guided by its advice or governed by
its decisions.
The main question OF war or peace cannot be7
much longer delayed. and Russia's army move7
solution Of the problem In favor Of active hos
tiliies. ~ ss5
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
Russia Providing fsr Emerxencies.

LONDON March 16.-A dispatch from Constan-
tinople says the Russians are concentrating re-
Inducements at Boulair. z
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
Another Railroad d war,

NEW YogE March l6.-The railways are cutting
on passenger rates from the West 10 New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
GATHERING WAR CLOUDS.
A GROWL FROM ENGLAND OVER russ
sIA's PRECAUTIONARY An
VANCE I'm THE EAST.

Russia Warmed That Bhe ts not SeCur-
Ing Eng lands Goodwill, nor Helping
Europe to a Favorable View OF the
Peace Treaty.
LONDON, March 16.--The Times editorially res
ferring to the Russisn movements about Com
stantinople says T. ut the Russians now have
he antranee ~ to ia BaeE sa There Waa
ing the recent movements of the British fleet
to justify this advance, and the Times believes
that 1t was decided upon before these move
ments. and Independently of them. Russia's
course Is not likely to secure the goodwill Oh
Europe and England. The Times also refers to
the dispatches from st. Petersburg,al alleging that
England and Austria are jealous OF Russia's
success. and predicting the failure OF the con-
gress. and says that Russia Is not assisting
Europe to place o favorable construction upon
the terms OF peace. E2
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
The Situation Very Alarming -Peaceabie
settlement Between Russia and
England InuKNhahle. -

LONDON. March 16.-Some OF the newspapers
consider the situation as very alarming and
assert that the congress will not be 1held and
that @ peaeeable settlement OF the differences
between England and Russia is very improb-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
Decline In l,ongols.
ROME.
The Italian bishops to LegaIize Their
pOSittOna.

ROME, March 1e-The Pope, notwithstanding
violent opposition, has ordered the italian
liberty to demand an exeauator from the eov~
ernment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
kxGLAND D.
commotlon In London over Eastern Ad-

C0mm0tiOn In London over Eastern ADJ
vices.
LONDON. March 16.-The news from the East
causes great commotion here. and has had the
effect to depreciate console and advance bread
stuffs.
Decline In COnsOls.
LONDON, March 16.-On account OF the unset
tied state OF affars in the East, consos have de-
clined per cent and are quoted at 96s.
Weston Can't Walk.
LONDON, March 16--It is reported that Weston
the pedestrian, Is very sick. and will In conse~
duence be unable to compete In the SIX days
pedestrian contest, which commences at mid
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17

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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
THE VISITING STATESMEN"
GOV. NICHOLS SAID TO HAVE AU.
THORIZED THE ASSURANCE THAT
THEY WILL NOT DE PROSECUTED
IN LOUISIANA.

The Lottery and the MaiIs-The New Orr
leans Mint To BE Reopened and Its
Capacity Hncreased-Judge Leonard
secretary schurz i'm Rage Over His
Ing EE0hhy
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17
McGarrahau RediyIvus.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The Senate Commit
tee on Public Lands. having under considera-
tion the memorial Of VIM. McGarrahan pray
ing for the issuance Of a certificate for q land
patent to the property known as the New Idria
silver mine In California. held it's second meet
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-06-20

Mrs. Charlie Caldwell, Miss Kramer, Mil
Williams, Miss Ray Woodman, and Tom
Vaughn and wife all took the Tuesday even.
ing train for the north and east.
Miss Lizzie Smith has gotten home from
school, accompanied by her sister.
Chas. E. Warmer has returned from the
mountains looking and feeling much better.
Harry st. John has returned from Harper
county where has considerable business inter-
est.
George G. Matthews, whose health has not
been good this spring, left for the mountains
last Saturday morning, where he will larry for
several months, rambling around hunting and
fishing.
Col. II. L. Taylor has gone up the river to
Larned and other towns In this Congressional
district. He expected to reach the Rockies
before returning.
Mrs. Odds, daughter OF W C. Woodman, who
has been spending several weeks in our city,
starts this morning for her home In German.
town, Pennsylvania, accompanied by Miss
Williams, sister of Mrs. Woodman, who has
been in Wichita for the year last past.
Ex-State Senator Dow, of Manhattan, late ly
appointed United States Deputy Collector in
place of G. E. Bates, spent Saturday and Sun
day in Wichita. He went down to Winfield
on Monday, expecting to return to-day.
Mrs. c. b. Jones, who has been visiting in
Ottawa ever since Charlie was rushed of to
Wisconsin after countcr!eiters, returns to her
home this week.
: John Tucker was up from FL Paso Sunday
and Monday. He was accompanied by his
excellent wife. John looked a little blue VIII en-
he explained to US that he mad $500 worth
of fne Walker wheat standing uncut.