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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
More walking Matches-A Twelve Days
Contest Proposed.

New YORK. March so.-Latest advices from
London stare that a six days pedestrian. con- M
Void, ssori IL between William HaWse and the Ameri:
can. O'Leary.. the winner Of the late six days'
tournament, is being arranged. Howse chal-
lenged O'Leary for six days contest for the
cham pion belt and f5o0. O'Leary, while will
ing to meet Howse or any man In the world.
stipulates that the match shall take place In the
United States. He claims that he has crossed
the Atlantice twice and met all comers on Bri-
tish soil. and he now demands that the next
contest shall take place on American SOIL.
The agreement by which the American holds
the champ pion belt does not stipulate where thu
contests for the trophy shall take place: neither
is there any stipulation in the conditions which
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
R0beson's C0ntracts-The Papers Before
the House Naval Committee.

WASHINGTON, March 3O-secretary Thompson
has forwarded to the Naval Committee of the
House a list of the contracts made by his i'm
mediate predecessor Just prior to his leaving
his office on March 4. 1877. These and other
contracts outstanding involve upwards Of four
not make any charge against the late Secre-
tary. is accompanied by a schedule Of contracts.
which shows that Secretary Robson used the
funds of his department. not for the specified
objects for which the money was appropriated.
but in such manner which suited his own
inclination.
AS far as the investigation of the Navy De-
partment has proceeded. 1t confirms to a large
extent the findings of the Naval Committee OF
the last Congress, which went 80 far as TO re-
commend Robeson's impeachment for the II
legal and extravagant manner in which he ad-
ministered the affairs of the Navy Department.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
Opening of Navigation.
Rteamer silver spray Rurne
MARINE NEWS.

Ponr EADs. March 30. p. m.-Weather calm
"a Arrived: t Steamship New Orleans. at s;4s
a. m. Dearborn master. from New York. to AL
fred Monlton.
stss@s5JS f5S As,s5 ssa Tsrs e. a Hsyscsn g
British steamship North Tyne. at p, M.
Grant MASTER days from Havana. In ballast.
70 ssiIsd BarP San Fernando schooner Susan
5oyIHwEsr Pass. March 70 -: m--Barome-
Evans master days from Utilla. with fruit. TO
No departures.
new YORK. March so.-Arrived: Steamer Vim
dolina. from Antwerp. and Germanic. from
Sailed. City of Berlin and the Queen. for
Liverpool: Donau and strassburg. Inr Bremen: |:
on for Bso zndss noa f0 or
Mareh nas esS1ss Ibsriaa and al
PosTlAsD. March go.-sailed: Mississippi. for
:. HAMBUne. March so-saied; Leesing. for
GhA.eo March so4sailed: California. for
= HAvRE, March so.-sailed: Pereire. for New
: ANTWERP. March ao.-sailed: Switzerland. for
RoTrERDAm. March 3o-saied: schisdam. for
L1vRRpoor. March 30 Arrived: Bulgarian.
from Boston. Sailed: Massachusetts. tor Bos-
ton.
LoNDoN. March so-Arrivad:. Canada, from
QuEF March sO-Ariived: Ontario
from Portland. Victoria from Boston.
New York.
PANAMA. March 30 --Arrived: Honduras from
Central America. Sailed ON the twenty ninth.
Coima for San Francisco: sailed on the thir-
ti-th. South Carolina for Central America and
Mexico ports.
Asp1nwA1I., March ao.-Arriyed on the twenty
eighth: Colon from New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31

PoTTsv1LIE. Penn. March so.-A general re-
sumption Of mining operations will take place
in the schuylkiIl regions on Monday next. The
zion to the capacity OF the mines. giving but one
weeks work during the month"; which together
with general suspension of operations in
the mining classes. The announcement that
400 900 tons are to be mined in the Sehuylkill re-
gions during April is therefore received with
much good feeling, that amount being suffi-
cient to give employment for over two weeks 10
all engaged in the coal trade throughout this
section.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
Preparations for Checking Indian Depre-
datl0ns.

CHICAGO. March ao.-.Lieut. Gen. Sheridan
spoke freely to-day Of the contemplated opera
tfons on the part OF the military in the Indian
country, and of the preparations in progress
for checkmating any hostile Indians who may
venture out in quest of scalps. He had no in:
country between the Missouri river and the
branch line with large force of troops, but he
of money to build post on Milk river. 30 long
as. the Indians restrict their movements to
hunting, and refrain from killing and punder-
military will not be necessary; but IL the hos
tiles should venture away from the border and
ATTEMPT the occupation Of their old stamping
will endeaver to give them warm reception.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
The Northern Pacific.

mse ON Raroads today agreed to report
favorably bill extending the time for the con.
structon of the Northern Pacific Railroad
eight years. The bill provides that no dis
elimination shall be made between the main
stem and branches as to freight and passenger
| rates. and gives the courts jurisdiction to de-
termine what are fair and reasonable rates.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.
DIPLOMACY HAS SAID IT'S LAST WORE
NO COMPROMISE POSSIBLE.
The Immediate Advance Of the Russfas
Upon Gallip0li and the BosphOrus
EXneCf&6.

LONDON, March 3o.-The Tau Mall Gazette last
evening printed an article headed The New
Turn Of Events" in which after reviewing the
resignation of Lord Derby 1t says: I'VE fear 1t
must be. assumed that diplomacy has said its
last word. England and Russia are too definite
ly committed to the positions which they have
Tho difference is 40 essentially one OF princi-
pie that 1t Is impossib Q for any third power 70
suggest an acceptable compromise.
AN advance Of Russian troops to the Bos-
phorns and upon GalliDoli may be Immediately
expected"
These words acquire great significance when
1t is remembered that the Pal Mall GazeUe ID
the property Of the Hight Hon. w, H. smith,
First Lord OF the Admiralty.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
Ennis, walking Failure.

nine O'Clock this morning the terrible condition
of Ennis feet compelled him TO leave the trael
and abandon all hopes of walking the 400 miles
He ceased walking ON the 305fh mile, by the ad
vice of his physician and the judges. His fee
had become so tender that be was forced 10 tax
of his shoes. The cause OF his failure is at
tribnted to the bad condition OF the track.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
THE WAR ON HAYES.
Caucus of the Republican Senators Yes-
terdQY.

Senators held caucus to-day, concerning
which the most mysterious secrecy Is main
tanned. The subject under consideration was
the administration as marked out In Senator
Howes late speech. should be followed.
Quite lengthy debate eDsued, In which the
President and his advisors were rather roughly
handled. and it is understood that it was finally
determined, by vote Of 20 to 3. to keep up tho
Jpnr
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31

furnish about that number. as during the con-
nganes OF ihs oHr yesnrs 81 var between The
Canadians enlisted In the. Northern army. and
rs times are exceedingly hard here there would
number here at only q small bounty.
i z eurreay 5sported In military th circles
nouncement Of the declaration OF war. recruit-
ing Offices will be opened along our border. and
we anticipate collecting no inconsiderable, per-
e t,sro1s as population Of the United States. which
war, but which In the lapse OF time has again
Should hostiIities be begun, as think they
will beyond peradventnre. IMAGINE we can Of
Ss s a Of the FsSbd s es Hsarss rss
into soldiers, as our British drIl sereeants are
proverbial tor maxi ing excellent soldiers ont OIL
the most unpromisipg materials.
nifty to the, trained and txpeEsnced efncers
West West Point gfaduates will find immediate em-
ployment In onr armies, as It's standard ig ac-
s shs to yat BE one Of the highest
In list misssT ghs With =, Wsr Sa
line ON the plan OF the American and French
5m mg9 nanns a & Bs opnon as tbs would
reconcile many Of your intelligent and a.n~
bilious citizens 70 accepting service under the
soldier may be the leading hero in the forth
Many Of our people are out Of employment,
fed will be- gladly secured By many. II. would
be rather singular Il the large quantity Of a5ms 90
used against Canadians and Americans.
The General was confident that a bounty Of
80 would be given each recruit Ia the start, and
tive as IT promised to be, 1t would pc increased
to E2o. The Imperial government. IN my estis
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
A New York R'aZc.

NEW YORK. March 3o.-A fire broke out early
this morning in the large five story brick build
ing No 1873 Pearl street, extending through to
Beaver. and before the flames could be subdued
the structure was com pletely destroyed. 1t was
Finch & o.. Jute & CO.. domestic fruits Rich
ard Lacy Co, and other merchandise brokers
number of other parties also had offices in
the building The losses and Insurance are
not yet ascertained. but are estimated at about
IN
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
Financial.

NEW YORK, March 3O-The bank statement is
unfavorab e. The following are the changes
Loans increased s4.2oo. specie decreased
s9l9,9oo. legal tenders decreased s1so.3o0, de-
posits decreased S1.560.100, circulation increased
$4,000, and reserves decreased $710.175.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
THE ANDERSON DECISION.
e. John Ellis Regards 1t Unanswerable.
fCincinnai Gazettel

WASHINGTON. March Representative Ellis.
tests against the treatment OF the Louisiana
Supreme Court by the Northern Democrats
press on account OF Its decision In the .Ander-
said: Il have carefully read the decision. re-
gard 1t unanswerable. and as mastery con-
struction Of law. The decision was unanimous.
character and dgreat attainments. They are not
men who would shrink from responsibility or
who would seize upon a legal qnibble 20 rid
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
CANADA A..
Fun and Fight in the Canadian Parlia-
ment.

OTTAWA. Ont. March 3o.--A fracas between
two honorable members of the House of Com
mons last night caused some excitement. and
no end Of fun. While Mr.. Bunshner. one Of the
Cheval, who is quite proficient musician. pro-
duced a toy musical balloon. and very soon the
assembled wisdom OF the House. as we'll as the
galleries. were convulsed with laughter.
requesting to see Mr.. Cheval in the committee
room. Mr.. Cheval at once proceeded to the
apartment indicated, where lively scuffle en-
sued. The honorable gentlemen were separated
by the Sergeant alarms. With the exception
OF few scratches, no damage WAS done
War Fever In Canada-Two Thousand
Men Already Enrolled.
MONTREAL, March 3o.-The greatest excite
mert prevails here oyer the news Of war be-
Canadas first contingent Of men will be 10000;
1000 have already been enrolled In this city.
The wheat and provision markets have ad-
yaneed. and the local money market has tifIen-
ing tendency.
return was moved for in the House of Com
mons yesterday of all officers and men who
have intimated their willingness to take active
service in behalf of the mother country.
The Canadian Contingent in Case of War,
Which is Now Considered Inevitable.
New YORK, March so-The following letter
from Canada was received to-day by a member
Of the firm OF Thomas Regner h Co., of this
city who trade mainly In Canadian produce.
dian bar, and few years ago occupied posi-
ton In the Dominion Cabinet:
MONTREAL March n, 1878.
The Imperial government anticipates that the
Canadian contingent, to be fuI nished in case OF
war with RussIa-noW almost deemed inevi-
table-Wlil be fully one hundred thousand
men. The Dominion. under pressure. could
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
Pacific Railroad Matters.

tee y on Ia Pacific Railroads to-day agreed to bill
which is a compromise between the Rice and
Chalmers bills. on the subject Of Pacific rail-
the whole mater to a commission of three, and
provides that the rules rnd regulations set up
By this commission shall apply to all roads
having received governme aid
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
A Briderroom.s suicide.

BALTIMORE, March 3o-A secret wedding, fol-
lowed by tho suicide of the bridegroom OF a
month. produces sensation In the neighbor-
city The bride and widow was Miss Mary
Elderkin. an estimable and beautiful young
woman, and the bridegroom Charles l.. Smith.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
Russia Trespassins on EnSland's For
bearance.

LONDON Mareh 3e.-The London Times con-
demns Russia's action in advancing on Con-
Of the war. 1t claims that hu ssia has been the
trespaeser upon the forbearance of England.
but 1t believes that temperate concession on
of Europe,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
Turntnx MIL Burned.

PHGN1xv1LLE Pa March so.-W. D. Hermer's
steam turning mill and sash factory, together
with the machinery. lumber and the, finished
by fire this afternoon. Loss about 5000. The
fire is supposed to have originated In the dry
ing room,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
Understanding Between Russia and Tur,
KEY.

LONDON. March so.-A dispatch from Pera
says that It is believed there that thorough
understanding exists between the Russians and
Turks. The Turkish troops have been with
drawn from IN the be. Bosphorus. SO that nothing g
coast and selling the fort which commands the
entrance to the Black Sea.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31

The Chicago Journal predicts that after
Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines dies she viii lay
aristocratic part Of the city Of the New Jeru@
salem.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31

LONDON. March 3o,-It Is reported that It is
the intention Of England to seize and occupy q
Intends to throw large force Of troops into
Egypt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
BILLIARDS IN ST. LOUIS.
Schaefer, the Innocent, Gives Another
Display of His Skill.
Especial to the Democrat

ST: LOUIS, March so.-The four-handed game
of billiards of 800 points, at Musseys Hall to-
night, was won by echaefer and Gallagher In
81 innings, scbaefer's average was q; Gala.
run, 2ss points, was made by Schaefer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31

Brazil, too, is complaining of hard tirnes.
Business is dull, heavy losses are reported In
the coffee trade, and there Is no money In the
national treasury.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
American Letters Of Marque In Case of
War.

LONDON. March so-The Russian newspaper
state that many advantageous offer. for letters o
maraue In case OF an Anglo Rnssian war hav
been received from the United States, but non
have been accepted 80 far.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
English and Russian Purchases Of Ameri-
can Vessels.

New YORK. March 3o.-In relation to the ru-
mors that the English and Russian agents are
secretly buyng seamshps and
of the English trans Atlantic lines are to be
withdrawn for transport service, the agents OF
tween England and Russia would make no Diff
ference to them and that they would run their
ships as usual. No proposals have been made
to either English, American French or German
lines and no more than the ordinary building
and repairing Is going ON at the ship yards.
The Cuban Ex-President in New York.
New YORK, March 3o.-Marquis Desanta Lu-
cia. ex- President of the Cuban Republic ar
rived in this city last evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
Savings Bank Reports.

New YORK, March 30.-The reports Of the
pretty fair surplus In nearly every case. The
increase. as compared with q year ago, of
$11 900 in open accounts is not bad sign OF the
times,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
Commerce Between France and the Uni.
ted States.

NEW YORK, March so.-On NJ. Chotteau's re-
turn from Washington 1t is probable that
general meeting will be held In this city which
will have for its object the formation OF a pre-
liminary organization in the interest OF COM
merce between France and the United States.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
Export of Grain stopped.

| ST. PETERSBURG. March 30.--The Russian gov
| ernment has stopped the expectation Of grain
| on the Black Sea.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
ROME.
Grant Presented to tn,

ROME March 3O.-Cardinal McCloskey pre-
sented Gen. Grant to Pope Leo to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31

LONDON, March 30,-The Tunes, In It's tnancial
article. says: In the silver market the activity
Of the last four. days has disappeared. and is
followed by slight reaction. 1t Is believed
that the recent large American purchase la now
completed. and this. coupled with the unfavor-
able turn OF politics. has caused the market to
be quite stagnant Silver bars closed at Sad
ner ounce.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND.
Derby'S Successor.

LONDON, March 3o.-It Is not definitely deter
mined yet who is to succeed Lord Derby.
The London silver Dqar rket
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-31
Decline In l;0nsOls.

LONDON. March ao-Consols have declined
from 944 to 94h.
Feeling ON the London stock Exchange.
LONDON. March 3O-The Stock Exchange was
auieter and f1rmer to-day, with considerable
recovery in prices.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-04
Dimcalt to rlca,c Kcarncy aud Butter.

Discrimination and disgust have been
very freely expressed toward Denis KrAE-
MY for his profanity 1t may be that the
Importance If his using 80 much tad Ian
guagc has been exaggerated in Judging Of
IT effect upon his hearers. \ majority of
men indulge In the use of profaur language
t. a greater or less degree; yet go those
very Iolsons Il might be- offensive in print,
or In public lecture. WAsnlSOrOS and
JACKSON both swore; Tut we do not suppose
either Of them would have teen pleased
with Denis kEAESEY's style Of oratory.
SIN in considering the use of profanc
language by Mr. KrArNEY, and Judging
~ it, effects, We arc to lear in mind
that ii is not, In any event. from
the conservative and the fastidious that he
seeks to draw converts, but rather from such
~ have as many reasons for cursing their
fate a. jon had Of old, and are not possessed
Of his power Of resistance. He has n multi
tudc II hearers who feel M II there were few
things in this world that do not deserve To
be damned and they may look upon him
with .ort Of admiration as the bold man
who Is not afraid To give expression to their
feelings. just how far his profanity serves
at alive may better determine when
voting times comes round.
Il is curious to- observe that whilc DENIS
KEARNEY is ccnsurcd for his profanity, Gen.
BUTLER, the great object Of his advocacy
and admiration. IL criticised almost as
severely for his decorousn"ss. For instance,
thus saith our esteemed contemporary, the
Times.
"It evident thai Gen BrritR is i.ai pointing the pub
he T., rhaps he may wake up later and rraty Us with
the rouch wit ant sarcasm which have been accus
toned 10 expect from him lint his ticr of acceptance,
~ he calls It, quite too wDrly ani too diguihed TO
tickle Anyhudy's fancy Ills speech on saturday ~
LoNcr must have been di.maiy dui. as It - rcporte
that only half oi the audience remained to hear h
through Ia tins speech hc gave an account Il his
Stewardship and tod h. constituents what he had done
Cor them Congress BrrtfR this occasion was ioo
L,CorOus'
KEARNEY is too rough; BUTLER is too
smooth. II seems difficult not only to please
everybody, but TO please anybody.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-04

simply TO reward the services " those Cen
erals who had most political influence and
made lcwcst bhndcrs during the civil war.
Could these rewards have been put into the
form Of pensions and gifts ~ money in the
lump such a gave A. slcy House IN london
20 the Duke Of WELLINGTON, GRANT and
SHERMAN wouil have liked il better; but they
knew that the sense OF the American people
would not stand this Therefore the present
regular army was established with view
To giving the largest possible amount Of
easy bcrths To officers who claimed % GER
tain amount Of gratitude from the nation.
This wa bad enough cv"n AZ the tllr.
but every yenf makes The hurtou " THIS
spurious gratitude moro and more Criovcu-.
Neither GNNNr. SHERMAN. SHERIDAN, How
ARD. nor PopE saved the country any more
than n million u uthcr3 who are now earn
ing their living aud paying taxes to support
the luxury aud O-tcntation OF their former
commanders, capable and incapable. PORE,
who lost the second Bull Run, and HOWARD,
whose command first yielded In the defeat OF
Charlottesville, draw $4,000 year between
them from the pockets VI the old volunteers
who drove LEE to his surrender at Apo
mattox. men who thought they deserved no
gratitude for doing their duty, who were
soldiers while there was need OF soldiers,
and have been workmcn since 1t became
necessary to work to pay the public debt.
Volunteers and citizens, who entered the war
for n specific purpose, and. having accom-
plishcd that purpose, only asked leave to go
home, are now compelled to give up their
hard earnings to feed n crowd Of useless
soldiers and officers, Of no use to the coun-
try. at the rate Of thirty millions year
II remains for our volunteers to say
whether they are willing that the final result
of all their blood poured out in the war shall
bc the rcwarding Of that very regular army
but for whose cowardcc in 1861 there would
have been no war. Let them answer With
their ballots by clccting men who are re-
solved to abolish the army, or at least Ia
reduce it to the limits prescribed by strict
necessity.