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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

ton In the party and In Congress. and on all
important committees. When this Is DONE and
q proper discipline established, they can con
| fidently take up the business Of legislation,
assured that the record they shall make for
the country's appreciation or disapproval will
be their own and nobody else's.
Never had political party grander op-
| portunity, but 1t will require craftsmanship
OF the highest order to put It tn good pur-
pose. The people are weary Of the politics Of
prejudice and hate. and they are awakening
| to keen sense OF the neglect of national af
| fairs, and the consequent poverty and de-
preston resulting by such agitation. In
| stead Of the Southern question and SANDER
| abuse and resentment, they want reform
| tariff question; instead OF Southen policy.
they want financial policy; and, In place
| of the colored voter. they want our foreign
| commerce, our shipping and our internal inn
provements to be the wards Of the nation
| The public mind Is already engrossed with
these questions, and in taking hold of them
and doing what 1t can. wisely, literally
earnestly, to lift the politics Of the country
ont Of the rut in which they have noundered
for the last decade lies the opportunity Of
/ the SOlld south. Inc necessities ana eX-
pectations Of the people are very great, and it
will be a difficult task to satisfy them; but
let our Congressman make an honest effort in
that direction, and before the next two years
have expired, whatever 1t may he on the
tongues Of demagogues, the "Soid South"
will not be synonymous with treason In the
hearts OF the people-it will not be an epithet
| OF opprObrium or q menace. On the contrary,
| It will have left record to which our allies In
the North can point with pride, and which
they can uphold before their constituents
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

promising Georgia IL thinks the most pro-
gressive and prosperous OF the Southern
States, Virginia the least so. The other
Southern States show disposition to follow
and initiate Georgia rather than the Old
Dominion, and eYince an earnest desire for
Improvement and progress. The Heralfs re-
view Is, as we stated. ilattering and just.
That journal, however cannot resist the de-
SIRE natural TO al Northern papers and peo-
pie, to cry that there Is "too much politics In
the South" that If the South would drop
politics 1t would double It's crops It strikes
us that this advica Is very ill-tmed Just now.
The country has been brought TO bankruptcy
and ruin by lack Of craftsmanship; a little
Southern politics would go far to help 1t out
OF Its difficulties. Even Wendell Phillips
recognized this when he declared the other
day that the best thing for the Union would
be TO have more Southerners at Washington
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

superabundance OF fresh, cool, running
water for all sanitary purposes
We present, Of course, only few outlines Of
q sanitary scheme adequate to the protection
Of the city, the eminent scientists on our
Board Of Health and the professional and
scientific fraternity generally can suggest
and present the details Of q more extern
sive and efficient one. There are many, OF
course who will declare such scheme Inn
practicable There has never been any
scheme proposed outside of the rut or
beaten track in which generations have trav-
eled, that has not been pronounced Impractical
BILE Such q scheme as we now propose is
more within our reach and capacity to carry
out than that one suggested by Thomas JEFF
ferson, and Jefferson never proposed anything
that was impracticable. This city can be i'm
proved, beautiiied, cooled, and made more
heathful than any In the Union by sanitary
measures but men Of courage and thought
must take hold of It,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
THE SOUTH IN CONGRESS-.

The Southern members Of Congress appear
to have very unanimously concluded that 1t
is about time for them to lay aside their ex-
cessiye modesty and begin to assert the rights
of their section and OF themselves as consttu-
ents Of the most powerful and reliable wing Of
the dominant party. The wonder is not that
they have reached this determination but
that their complaisance has lasted for SO long
a time and under such grievous provocaton
For the past ten years every effort they
have made to assert their rightful and legiti-
mate influence In the national councils has
been regarded as an evidence of treason and
denounced throughout the land in the party
and out of it. as the manifestation of a dis
loyal and rebellious spirit The people Of the
North have been taught to regard them not
as congressman representing large constitu-
encies Of American citizens under the
same constitution which guaranteed the
people Of the Northern States a similar
representation, but as Confederate briga-
diers." who were to be treated with as the
chieftains OF a sort Of military organization
of traitors known as the t'Solid South"
Their seats in Congress We're held by toler-
ance and not by right; indeed, they had no
rights any one was obliged to respect, and
their sole use as members of the body polite
was to sit still and be badgered for party
effect in the North, while Congress, the Ex-
ecutive and the judiciary were devoted to
prosecuting their people to desperation and
collating periured testimony for the purpose
Of holding them up to Christendom as a ma
ton of murderers and sayages.
These are the taunts and provocations our
Representatives in Congress have been sub
jected to for years, and which they have
borne with dignified patience The time for
them to end has come; but whether they cease
or not, it is the duty of our members of Con-
gress to assert themselves as the equals OF
those of the North as loyal and patriotic
citizens, and to accept, without regard to the
clamOr about their ears, whatever RESPONSE
bility may be imposed upon or attributed to
them.
But, in taking this bold position and assum-
ing these grave responsibilities, the Southern
members should not forget that they will have
to account to the whole country for the man
ner in which they shall discharge them. 1t
is, therefore, necessary that they should as
sert their power, and in order to do this they
must jealousy insist upon the fullest recogni-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

The ascertainment Of the fact that both the
representatives from Florida will be Demo
Gratis puts somewhat different aspect upon
that oft discussed question which party will
have majority of States in the House in
Florida makes nineteen States for the Demo
Gratis TO eighteen for the Republicans, with
one State delegation tied California yet re-
mains to be heard from. Should that State
send Democratic delegation to Congress the
required majority, twenty States, will be Sc
cured for the Democracy should 1t go Repub-
lcan. on the other hand it will not benefit
that party in the least, az the Republicans
will then have only nineteen States, one less
than the requisite majority.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

Judge Blatchford, OF the United States Cir
cult Court, has rendered final decision in the
case testing the legality Of the naturalization
papers issued in New York in 1868 In the
preliminary stages Of the matter the Judge
ordered the release of the prisoner, Coleman,
one of the parties arrested by Davenport an |
brought into court to answer the charge of
attempted fraudulent voting. He now dis
poses of the matter by declaring Davenports
course improper upon all the points raised,
and aflirns the legality of the papers for at
tempting to vote on which 1000 citizens were
arrested, while $4,000 more We're frightened
from the polls. The case looks bad for Daven-
port, for closely following this adverse deci-
sion comes a congressional commission of
inquiry into his conduct. 1t begins to look
as II Johnny" must 90.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

In presenting my card and annual compli-
ments Of the season, it is hardly necessary to
elaborate on my immense and varied stock
which / have personally selected with the
greatest care while in New York and other
Northern and Western capitals.
The assortment now ready for exhibition
comprises the very latest styles in
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

The fight between the readiusters and those
who favor the full payment Of the Virginia
State debt is assuming q definite shape.
Leaders OF the readiusting movement are in
council in Richmond and propose to form q
new party upon this issue. They have a
strong following and the struggle will be a
severe one, rs the people seem to DO pretty
evenly divided ON the issue-a large party
headed by Gov. Holiday. being opposed to
any plan looking "a reputation Of the
States indebtedness. The REIMBURSEMENT plan
is not outright reputation, but it squints In
that direction
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
Rumors concerning Queen Victoria's mental

Rumors concerning Queen Victoria's mental
condition have been ailoat for some time A
cable dispatch from London announces that
they are current In that city. although pro-
badly exaggerated. The information, to say
the least of it, leaves painful impression
Unfortunately. the good Queen has 1t in the
blood. The dangerous illness of her favorite
daughter, the Princess Alice. has doubtless
operated in large measure TO produce the
mental alteration with which, rumor says,
the Queen Ia at present afflicted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

The Virginia Senate has selected a special
committee of nine to consider and report on
the case OF Judge Rives, the United States
judge who recently released two negro prison
ers found guilty Of murder because they had
been tried Ivy white jury The committee
find some difficulty In dealing with the mat
ter II is probable that they will appeal to
Congress for the legislation necessary to pro
vide remedy for arbitrary acts on the part
of Federal Judges, like that OF Rives in vir-
ginia and Durcll in this State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

The rates of the Union Pacific Railroad are
a conclusive argument In favor OF the Texas
Pacific. A barrel 81 -four can go from Chicago
to Omaha for twenty-five cents, but from
Omaha to San Francisco the freight is SO
twice the value of the flour No wonder the
people along this road and Its branch. the so
called Southern Pacific hate these monopo-
lies with undying vigor, as they have shown
more than once by acts Of violence and incen-
linI,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

Notwithstanding the official declaration OF
tho paciicaton of the island and the celehra
ton thereof Cuba seems TO be still in the
throes Of war. Patriot bands have recently
appeared IN various quarters, arms and am
munition have been furnished them, and one
or two sharp skirmishes have recently been
fought Freedoms battle once begun" does
not appear to be easily stayed, IN this case,
IL IL
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

The Radical press and some of tho peculiar
Democratic papers North are afraid that Ben
Hill will reply TO Blaine's outrage speech.
why Democratic journals should be 80
eollcitous for the Maine Senator is hard TO
understand. The last time Hin replied TO
Blaine he knocked him into sunstroke. Hit
Iu,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

Representatives Southland, who took an ac-
tive part in the campaign IN New jersey IN
the late election, declares that State certain
for the Democratic candidate for the Presi-
dency In 1850. but fears that tho Democrats
will loee the United States Senator Con
necticut and New Jersey will be the only two
States IN the Union in which the Republicans
will mat Democrats
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14
NV onLEANs, DECEMBER -. 1873.

A subcommittee of the Potter committed
may be expected In New Orleans as soon as
Congress will appropriate money enough to
pay the expenses, the old appropriation being
exhausted. Mr.. Potter himself will come
along as chairman.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

The New York Herald Of last Sunday re
views the crops, trade, industries and busl-
ness Of the South, and finds the outlook most
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-12-14
VAR RICHES.

When Ben. Butler gets to be Dem
ocratfc leader, it will he an edifying
spectacle to see the Bourbons who
have delighted in calling him beast,
eating their Own words.
The State debt If Virginia is $50
OGO 600, and they are talking q abo'-
ishing their pablo sch Ools. This
would be long step backward.
They now console themselves with
the declaration that if no Republican
cipher dispatches are found il will be
evidence that they have been destroy
ed. This is Democratic logic.
An effort having been made to i'm
peach Judge BlodgetF, of the U. S.
District Court of Chicago. fifiy-two
of the most eminent mem ers of the
Tar OF that city have signed letter
protesting against it, and endorsing
the Judge as man Of Industry, integ-
rity and ability.
The civil war in Breathitt county,
KY, goes on without interruption.
and it would seem pity to stop it as
long as The outside world is not drawn
into it. One Of the desperadOes, Jerey
LittelI, upon being wounded three
times and while lying apparently
dead, an enemy approached, and hold
ing a shot gun over him, poured the
contents into his face. Littell then
prOpped his left arm upon a log, and,
as the man who had shot him moved
away, fred pistol at him. The ball
passed through bis body, causing in
slant death.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-12-14

the highest terms of eulogy of it,
describing the sabre charges made
by this regiment. And the Con
federate soldiers who encountered
the First East Tennessee Cavalry
were unstinted in expressions Of ad-
miration for the gallantry of its
officers and men. Other Tennes-
see cavalry regiments did efficient
and gallant service in the war.
"Figh ing Joseph is mistaken if
he supposcs that nobody played san
important part in the war except
himself arj men of his command.
There is no doubt of Rockers per-
sonal gala ny, but he never had
the brains O. discretion to command
an army. lie was only efficient
with a man Of brains to direct and
order him what to do. He is a
pompous. yainglorious man Of in
ordinate vanity. The late Col.
VIM. Il. Polk, if living, would say
that if You were to put "Fighting
10 Hooker" ''on his all-fours and
fasten a bunch of peacock feathers
on the seat of his breeches he would
strut himself to death"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-12-14

To any person who will send US
a club of ten subscribers with the
cash, $500, we will send one copy
extra. Payment will be required
ingarjo5ly IN advance.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-12-14
City girectorg
KAIGHFs az HONOR.

nEIIEF LODGE. No I63. \. Of H.-Mse
AZ hrsJ srd tEIr1 Thursday nights Of each
month ut Tea oEia H.H cora.r Church and Say
". ~ GeftE Il D: Emile George, Reporter.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-12-14
HOOKER on THE WAR.

EaApAA In w III ~ "a
In a recent conversation about
the Generals and battles of the
late war, Gen. Hooker was asked if
the cavalry did not play an import
ant part in the contest. lie replied
that "sabres were never crossed in
any battle of the war except at
Brandy Station by Stephen Kear-
ny's command Kearney's com
nand was a part of Rockers at the
time Gen. Lee so overwhelmingly
defeated him. At the same time
Gen. Hooker spoke depreciatingly
Of various Federal Generals, Grant
included, and blew his own horn"
to use a slang phrase, to a great
extent. The Northern press gen.
orally, in speaking of the interview
published, say substantially what is
expressed by the Burlington Ha5rk-
eye:
" Gen Joe. Hooker has been liver
Used two C1.UDHs' worth, and the i'm
precision The reader gets from the in
Terview ia that Their was only Que
General ia the war and lie spelled his
name with au H"
Rockers wrath toward Grant
was stirred up by the declaration
of the latter a in conversation in
Europe recently to the effect that
no battle above the clouds" had
ever been fought on Lookout
Mountain, that the whole story was
a fable and myth. Hooker,
in MS official report of the
Lookout Mountain battle, in
which he commanded a corps,
gave a gorgeous description of how
he fought and whipped the rebels
"aboye the clouds" The egotism
OF the man is shown in his declara-
ton that no cavalry ever amounted
TO anything except that which hap.
pened to be in his command. The
statement is n SANDER on the cavalry
of both armies. Gen. Turner Ash
by's Virginia Black Horse Confed-
crate cavalry as quite as efficient
and brave as any in Hooker's COM
mand. To say that Phil Sheridan
did not pluy an important part"
with cavalry in the Valley of Yir~
ginia IS for any man making the
declaration to write himself down an
ass or to presume that the people
are uninformed in the history of the
war. The history Of the war would
be incomplete without Wilson, Kill
patrick and Wheeler.
In the West and South there
were cavalry regiments quite as gal
liant and efficient, in both armies, as
anyin Fighting 10. Rockers COM
mand. We might instance the Con-
federate cavalry of Forrest, which
often crossed sabres" with the Fed
erals. And here in East Tennessee
We had a regiment which was seen
TO cross sabres on many occa, |
siOns with their adversaries. We |
refer to the FIRST East Tennes- |
see Union Cavalry, than which |
there was not a more dashing, gal
liant regiment, North or South, in
either army. Gems. James B.
Steedman, Schofeld, Brannan,
Thomas and other Federal Gener-
ais often spoke in the highest terms
of the splendid services and dash
of this regiment. Gen. George II.
Thomas so admired the regiment |
that he once wrote a letter to Gov.
BrownlOw highly complimenting the
officers and men of that regiment.
And the correspondents of the Con-
federate newspapers in the South,
in their published letters, spoke in |
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-12-14
Proposals for Gateways at National
Cemeteries,
CFEI0E OF NATIONAL CExEyE RIEs,

CPFICE OF NATIONAL CEMEVE RIEs,
WASHES GTON, D, c., Dec. :, 1873.
~ EALED PROPOSALS IN triple ate, with a
- copy Of this advert 5ement attacn ed to c. I,
will be re eivei at this cfica until Monoay, jan
nary 1872, for the construction OF Ar Cd Gate
avs at the National Cemeteries at NickE burg,
Miss., and chattanooga, Tenn.
Copies of plans and spec. fl ATOMS m ~ be seer,
and blank forms of proposals procured at tnis
office, and at the Q art@rmaster's offices in chat
tanOogs, Tenn ; New orleans, La ; Louisvi lie a d
NewpoTr 3 IT IckE, KY; and s. Lou $, Mo also
at thu Ni1ks5urg ana Memphis Nationai Gene
teTies.
Proposals should be ed rsed g rop0sals FOR
Gateways," and addresse u the undersigned.
They wi ! re o enc n )on on the date 81 Ell
fl sd, whan bid Iers are Invited TO be present.
A. f. ROCKWELL, lapt. AMI a Q. NJ
0cC6iIaW6t u. A.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-12-14
THE
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-12-14
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! Order OF the Dol len Cross, meet Esyery I0es-
day night at temperance Hall. =, Il, " cav r.
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