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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
SPORTING NOTES.
The Great Walking Match at Gilrncre's
Garden-0'Leary Twenty Miles Ahead
and the Assured winner

New YORK. Dec. &C.. Gilmore's Garden 9am-
O'Leary, 243 miles and LAPS; Campana IA
miles and lap.
I0a mat this hour O. Weary had completed
DAT miles and laps. and Campana 22s miles
and laps. Both men are in good condition.
1890 a. m.-O'Leary PAS miles and laps, Cam
pana 229 miles and lars.
At 80 last night Campana left the track for
a long rest, having completed 205 miles. or 50
miles during the third a hours of the wa k his
condition tolerable. When O'Leary disappeared
for the night he presented more the appearance
OF & hod- carrier than anything else. Completely
covered with dust and CRIME were his white
clothes His feet panied him. His fastest mile
during the day was the 202d made in u :08. He
quilted the track ar 11:43. having marked his
score to 225 miles and completed the best day q
work. viewed in a pecuniery light of his life
Thus far the receipts at the door are mated at
sos ooe. 1t now seems certain that the Sport will
be unable TO complete 450 miles and thus be
come entitled to one fourth Of the gate money
and it is doubtful whether O'Leary hims elf Will
cover greater distance than that Both Sport
himself and hackers declare he will walk ~ the
utmost limit of the time allowed for the contest,
and the Sport has told his friends that SSaiur-
day night would find him on that track alive or
dead. Among the crowd yesterday liquors cir
culated freely. and nightfall found many vic,
tins slowed away fast asleep In all scrts Cf
queer out Ct the way hooks and corners OF the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
THE SNOW BLOCKADE.
Delay of Mails and Railroad Trains.

New YORK. Dec. 26.-A heavy snow storm in
serious delay in the arrival Of through mails
from the West. The st. Louis express over the
New York Central railroad with way mails, due
at IL 80 this morning was reported eight hours
late. and all other trains on that road from
points this side of Rochester are delayed from
six to eight hours and it Is doubtful whether
any through western trains will arrive over that
route to-day as the snow block ade continues
between Rochester and Buffalo
There was no serious delay on any other
road except the Rome and WATERFOWL which
is very badly blocked and several trains with
mails on board have been abandoned Unless
there is some assurance that the New York
Central will be clear by tonight. mails for the
West will be sent by some other route.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
Excitement In Political Circles-Efect OF
the AntagOnism of the Council and
the ChanceII0r-fhe Empire and the
Vatican,

LONDON Dec. 26.-There Is said to be consid-
cradle, excitement in political clrcles in Berlin
caused by the refusal of the Federal Council o
Bismarck has wished to be adopted. He is re-
ported as having been sorely disconcerted by
the failure of his scheme to give to the govern
OF tobacco, and now the Federal Council has de-
cided to postpone the considera ion OF other
financial measures which the Chancellor had
either suggested or approved, and on which he
had laid great stress, going as far as to say that
their immediate consideration and adoption was
OF almost vital importance.
The that DIR. Falk will continue
to hold his office Of Minister of Public Instruc-
tion and Of Ecclesiastical Affairs is construed to
be an indication that the negotiations between
the German government and the Vatican have
been suspended or broken off.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
THE EEyEE.

The DEMOCRAT has made mention on several
occasions of the difficulties experienced by our
steamboatmen and general commerce. on ac-
count OF the small space left on our levee for
the unloading Of cargoes, owing to the various
privileges granted to railroads and other pri-
yate corporations. Yesterday we found the fol
lowing letter posted on the board at the Stock
Exchange:
New ORLEANS, December 25, 1878.
J. Mccartney, Esq. A. G. L. T.:
SRA large portion Of the Robt Lees
cargo remains on the wharf Of the Mississippi
Valley Transportation Company without ekids
and only small part Of it covered. Several
hundred bales OF the Frank Pargouds cargo
are still in the mud near Canal street without
skids and cover; also portion Of cargo dis
charged there from several Of the day before
and yesterdays arrivals.
The lower landing is still crammed with por-
tions OF cargoes brought down yesterday and
the day before; no covers, no skids.
1907 bales; Big SunfiOWer, 49O bales; Henry
r. ank, 1924 bales. Will, therefore, before com
mencIng to discharge, cargoes wait until more
room is provided TO place their cargoes
Respectfully,
JOHN THULIN, A. LIT
This. 1t must be admitted is a sad condition
Of affairs Here are four boats heavily laden
with cotton that are forced to lay up and wait
till the leyee is cleared before they can discharge
their cargoes. The steamer j. N. White can be
added to the list.
One OF the causes Of this obstruction of the
levee IL the fact that ocean steamers have been
allowed Of late to make landings at the wbaryes
which properly pertain to the steamboats, en-
gagged in the river trade
We are informed that a committee OF We
composed OF some Of our most prominent mer-
chants, has been appointed by the Cotton Ex-
chanGe to Investigate the matter. AS yet they
have taken no action, but it is their business TO
see the proper authorities. and it is to be hoped
that by conversation and agreement some rem
edy will be found TO alleviate the evil
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
The Appropriation Bills.

WARRINGTON, Dec. 26.-There Is not likely to
be as much conflict between the House and
Senate on the appropriation bills as was antici.
pated. In order to avoid the possibility OF an
extra session tf4e House will not finally insist
that they shall not be Increased. They will
probably be left as they are at present
A conflict was expected on the consular and
Diplomatic bill, but it may be stated on the au-
thority Of one Of the House conferee5 on that
bill that they will not insist on any reduction Of
the salaries of ministers. This would seem 10
be the policy of the House Appropriation Com
mittee on all bills. They will give the Senate
an opportunity TO make the reduction general
but IL any objection Is made in that body they
will not risk an extra session by insisting upon
reduction.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
Fatal Railroad Accident Near 0sweg0
Heavy snow Drifts-A Village
Crooked Accounts.

the New York and Osweeo Midland Railroad
this evening. near Battle Island. snow pow
and two engines jumped the track. killing o
ter Mechanic Minshall and train hand Ely
Ellis.
All the railroads running out of Oswego ex-
cept the Syracuse road, are abandoned until
the storm ceases. The snow has drifted badly
and to the depth Of tn to twelve feet.
The village of Fulton is partly inundated
fifty families being driven from their homes
Business Is brought to q stand5till.
It Is currently reported now that the accounts
Of the late L. II. Conk lin. county treasurer OF
Oswego county. are short to the amount of
100000. The supervisors. nowtin session. are
examining the books, and expect to find a still
larger deficit
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers have been recorded
in the Conveyance Office:
Sheriff's sale Henry Heuchertl to Mrs. Eliza
beth Michel, two lots and improvements in
square bounded by Madison. Constance. Ieyee
and Second streets, $l735
Francois E-erot to George W Guth. one lot
and buildinRa bounded BY Levee Hospital
Barracks and Gallatin streets. $1,000
Paul Lieutand to William Nicklaus. one lot
ana buildings, bounded by Florida Landing
Locust, Pine and Cypress streets, $3.50.
sheriff's sale John Schneider ct ais TO Cbas
hummell,. one lot and buildings, bounded by
Jackson. Jersey. Laurel and Josephine streets
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
The Blaine Committee at a standstnl for
Want of Money.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The special committee
appointed under Blaines resolution had an
adjourned meeting this morning. There were
present Messrs. Teller. Cameron, Kirkwood
Bayard, Garland and Bailey. The law was ex-
amined and the committee concluded that they
could do nothing without money. They directed
Q resolution 10 be offered making available for
this committee the $4,000 heretofore appro-
priated under the Potter resolution. This will
be offered the first day of the session, and the
opinion was expressed that there would be- no
objection to it in either house. The committee
then adjourned. subject to the call Of the chair
man.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
British Forces In Afghanistan Suffering
from the Treachery of the MIIl Tribes

LONDON, Dec 2G.-Pryate advices from CAL
cutta. giving the substance of the news from
Lahore and Afgbanistan. state that some of the
hill tribes have displayed treacherous dispo-
sition toward the English. and that foraaing
parties sent out by the English commanders
nave been led into ambuscades and suffered
severe losses. The work OF Furnishing these
foes and Of reducing them to submission is
attended with much difficulty and danger.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
CUsT0M-H0UsE NOTES.

Yesterday was not what could be called live
ly one at the Custom House, the effects of
Christmas not having entirely disappeared.
In the Collectors Office there was but little out
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
A steamer snagged and sunk In the Cur
rituck Canal.

NORFOLK, Va, Dee. 26.-The steamer Thomas
Jefferson, Capt. Conkllng, plying between Nor
folk and Elizabeth City. N. c., struck a sBag
q out fifteen miles out. yesterday. and sunk
She ha1 2 party Of tourists on board and
quantity OF merchandise. Her freight and pas
made to raise the steamer to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
The Great snow storm.

WATERFOWL, Dec. 26-Though there is luli
in the snow storm at the present time, II 2. m
yet many many hlnk @ there is more to follow, There
Tuesday night, and the probabilities are that
there will not be any before Saturday or Mon
day.
The snow covered up many Of the houses on
the flats and many people are suffering from
the cold. There is about five feet on level
ground. Snow plows have been employed all
day opening the streets. There is no business
and things are in q bad fix generally.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
Resumption NOtes-Increased Popularity
Of the standard Dollar.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.-Although the specie
resumption act only authorizes the redemption
OF legal tender notes in sums OF Sbe or over al
tion of Secretary Sherman. as soon after re-
sumption has been inaugurated as practicable.
to order the REDEEM ption of legal tenders at all
OF the sub-treasuries and at the treasury In
Washington. The demand for the silver dollar
is steadily on the increase
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-The police are remarking
that Christmas passed with unusual quiet in
this city. Only one report was furnished by
the department to-day. which Is very remark
able for he day succeeding a general holiday.
One reason assigned for this is the poorer
ment, aud spend the day quietly in the eni y
ment of home comforts. There appears to be
ter than any winter since the panic. The fact
that 50O laborers are advertised for by one ice
packing firm indicates that labor is in demand
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
Home for Railroad Employees,

CHICAGO Dec. 2G-The plan for the establish
ment of home in this city tor sick, disabled
and superannuated railroad employees has
iaken shape. and the general superintendent OF
every road in the country is designated as di-
rector.
1t Is proposed to have all railroad employees
contribute ten cents per month. from which an
annual income of $3.50. .0DO is expeeted. About
$50 900 OF this will be devoted to the expenses Of
the home. and the remainder distributed for
the relief Of the widows and orphans of de-
ceased emnlOyeeS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
A ChrIsImas Mnrder in IlInnis.

QUINCY. III. Dec. 26.-Christmas eve, at Mar
ceIne, In this county. two young men. ramed
| NJ .Fadden and Scott. got into an alteration at
shot Scott through the heart. McFadden es-
capped cross ing the river near Canton. Mo. on
the lee. He has not been captured.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
THE UNITED KINGDOM.
The state of Louisiana sun ON the Rocks.

LONDON, Dec. 26.-The State Line steamship
State Of Louisiana Is still on the rocks In Larne
L0ugh. Wreeking vessels are engaged In tax
ing out the cargo. 1t is hoped the ship will be
got off lO-daY
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
FRANCE.
A Difficulty with Tunis Among the Prob
abilities.

PARIS. Dec pa cor flict between France and
Tunis is regarded as imminent. The Tunisian
government ordered some land which had been
granted to Frenchmen for years to be seized.
and this has been done despite the protests Of
the French consul.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
THE ACKLEN SCANDAL.
SYNOPSIS OF THE EVIDENCE on
WHICH TIE COMMITTEE OF his
FRIENDS ADVISED ms WITH
DRAwAL FROM THE CANVASS.
A Card From GOV. ID. B. Penn.
NEW ORLEANs. December %. 1s1

NEW ChlEAN5 DCctHhDeF ~, 1878.
To the Editor OF the Democrat:
hand you herewith for publication a syn
opsis OF the evidence taken before the Acklen
committee of which | was member
This synopsis was written at the time for
publication, but for reasons have heretofore
stated, and which then acquiesced in, it was
withheld.
have no desire to pursue Mr. Aclilen, but
his action In seeking a vindicatlon at the
hands OF others has raised an issue of fact
which can only be determined by submitting
the testimony to the public.
Ii the decision OF our committee Is not
based on sufficient testimony, then Mr. Acklen
is entitled to the benefit Of it. IT, on the other
hand, 1t is justified, let the imputation rest
where it belongs. Respectfully.
~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
Fine skating sport In Central Park.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Thousands OF skaters
gathered in Central Park tod day and made q
carnival Of the occasion. The ice Is in splendid
condition. There was large number Of skat-
ers on other ponds in the vicinity of the city,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

quest the Collector sent to Gen. Buasey yester
day the following statement of the receipts 81
grain at New Orleans. As 1t shows very great
increase over past years. 1t will be read with
interest:
Total amounts and value of grain exported In
the year 1873. from January to November
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
WASHINGTON.
NO CHANGE TO BE MADE IN TREASURY
PAYMENTS OF INTEREST.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.-lThe Treasurer and
pay In coin, as heretofore, at their respective
offices. any registered interest remaining on
schedules OF interest falling due previous to
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
GERM MANY.
Capt. sChwensen and His Officers Ac-
quilted of Blame.

BERLIN, Dec. 2G.-T he trial OF Capt. Schwensen
and the officers OF the steamer Pomerania
ended in their acquitta of all blame tor the loss
of the vessel.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
Interest on United states Bends Paid In
Gold.

CINCINNATI. Dec. 26.-United States Treasurer
Stern to-day received $500 600 in gold coin from
Washington. and the interest due January on
United States bonds is being paid in gold sill
yer and paper. as the holder desires.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
The oldham strike coming to an End

LONDON, Dee. 26.-The Manchester Guardian
says: There are signs that the Oldham strike is
coming to an end. A number OF hands have
been obtained from neighboring towns, and it
Is believed that New Year will find many of the
mills running at reduction wages
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
Heavy Loss by Fire at Gardner, Ill.

GARDNER, ILL.,. Dec. pa fire broke out this
morning, consuming six prominent business
houses. the fire Is thought to have been the
work Of an ineendiary. This place is without
a fire organic 4tion or water, and little was
saved; The Commercial Hotel was saved by
superhuman efforts. Speer's grain elevator
narrowly escaped. Loss SIS 900.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
A Distressing Accident-F0rty-E Eight Per.
ROna Drowned

PARIS. Dec &c "A distressing accident has oc-
Cured at Chapelle Moche Department of the
Dine. The ice gave way while the river was
crowded with skaters and many were precipi-
tHted into the water. Forty eight were
drowned
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
The Chicago Trains Again on Time
Moro Moderate weather.

CHICAGO, Dec 26.-Trains and mails are again
arriving on time and running regularly. The
weather has moderated.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-For the Gulf States
rising barometer, cooler northerly winds. clear
o. clearing weather.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

New York. Dec. 26-Mme. Anderson still
keeps up her weary task at Mozart Garden.
Brooklyn. At noon to-day she had covered 92s
quarters. and at 3. m. she started on her 237th
mile. having walked UP to that time 944 quarter
MI
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

The largest selection OF musical instruments
at Grunewald Hall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

Total number OF bushels of grain shipped,
6,543, ,275, valued at S4,118.557.
Collector Smith received from the Treasury
Department a circular relative to the exporta-
tion Of cattle, which was published several days
ago in the DEMOCRAT. as also the following:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
D q lAcnTn bar 21 1873

Your attention is called to the provisions Of
the third section Of the act OF Congress ap-
proved January IA. 1875. providing that, on and
after the first day Of January 4. ID. 1879. the Sec
retary Of the Treasury shall redeem In coin.
the United States legal tender notes then out
standing. on their presentation for redemption
at the office OF the Assistant Treasurer of the
United States in the city OF New York. in sums
of not less than $50.
BY reason Of this act you are authorized to
receive United States notes, as well as gold coin
and standaI silver dollars, in payment Of du-
ties on imuorts on and alter the first day of
January, 1879.
Notes thus received will in every instance be
deposited with the Treasurer or some Assistant
Treasurer Of the United States, as are other
collections of such duties, to be redeemed,
from time to time In coin, on government ac-
count. as the convenience of the service may
demand. JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary.
sIrR-IREASIIRY REcEIpIS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-11-16

Hos. Wa. L. HIARx's RESIDENCE RoRpED.
On Thursday evening a sneak thief en-
tered the residence dillon. VIM. l.. Hearn,
on Main street, Centre Wheeling, and pro-
ceeding to the dining room, which was
temporarily unoecupiOd, gathered up q lot
Of valuable silverwaro displayed on the
sidebOarl, and made his escape without
being discovered. Mr.. fIearn has furnish
cd the following list OF the stolen articles
to the police authorities, who are keep
Ing a sharp lookout for the thief and
his plunder: one silver, mug marked ID.
J. G. to D. G. H." four silver teaspoons
marked "Hearn,l two silver spoons mark
ed Laura Ford, two silver spoons mark.
ed n" one silver butter knife, one plated
cake basket, twenty-five or thirty plated
desert and table spoons. It Is thought
that the thief sncaEed into the house ear
Is in the evening, and made his escape be-
forc the doors were closed for the night.
50 far, We understand, there is no clue to
the thief.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-11-16

4 RAscALrY TEIcE.-one Of the mean
est OF the mean tricks credited to the
tnmping fraternity Is reported from Chap
line Hill. Mrs. Hellstern, q respectable
German lady, upon going home the other
day found a stranger providing about her
house, who, when discovered, came for.
ward and begged for some cloths to bind
up ono Of his limbs, which he said was
very sore. Tho bandages were given him,
and he departed. The next day the cloths
were found, smeared with sulphur, under
some bee hives belonging 10 Mr.. Wayman,
q neighbor. Tho sulphur had been
used 10 kill the bees, and three hives were
thus destroyed, and all the honey stolen,
Besides, the tramp effected an entrance TO
Mr.. wayman's house, andcarried Off some
clothing. In all probability the fellow
was looking around for IN opportunity to
steal something when first noticed by Mrs.
Hellstern. Such rnscals richly deserve
tho extreme penalty OF the law, but gcner-
ally escape punishment. 4 loaded shot
gun Is a convenient article to have about
the house these days, whom trnmps arc
lurking about everywhere.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-11-16

llEnGIous 1STELLIGESCE.-At the First
English Evangelical Lutheran Church,
10th street, near Market, tomorrow, Rev,
John Croll will preach in the morning, al
l0l a. NJ, upon purity OF the Heart
and in the evening, at . r. NJ, upon "The
Great Commandment
International Sunday School Lesson for
November 18th, 1878: Zaccheus the Pub.
lican, Luke 10, l:l0. Blackboard Lesson
aud address.
Rey. G. A.. Hermann, pastor OF the
Lutheran Zion's Church at Steubcnville,
o., will fill the pulpit OF Rev. +. Voss, and
preach tomorrow morning at 81. Johns
German Protestant Church.
The members OF the A. NJ. L. Church at
Martins Ferry propose erecting q house
OF worship in Martins addition to that
town, and are soliciting aidfor this laudable
enterprise. The pastor in charge is Rev.
Alexander Williamson, formerly OF Dams
vile, Pa.
Rev. D. n. Mason, presiding elder Of
the A. NJ. +. Church OF Steubenvillc, will
preach in the VI. L. Church ut Martins
Ferry next Monday evening.
The GAINESVILLE District NJ. +. Con-
lcIeuCC viii W IIclu III l'tiihtIc @NuhSAlbSA
nth, Goth and 2lst.
Rev. Father Grill, who has been in the
city for several days on business with
Father Kreusch, will return TO his home
in Pittsburgh to-day.
Rev. Father Schweningcr, OF New. York,
who is wellknown here, and who sustained
dangerous injuries recently by being
thrown from a carriage, is now recovering
from his injuries, and Is considered out OF
all danger.
Prof. Bergis making extensive prepara-
tons for the musical portion of the cele-
bration Of the Feast Of the immaculate
Conception, which will be observed ut the
Church of the Immaculate Conception, in
South Wheeling, on the Sth Of December
next.
Father ~Schleicller, OF the Church Of the
Immaculate Conception, who went 10
Europe last summer, sailed from Bremen
on Thursday last, for homo. Ills friends
aro making preparations to give him a
warm reception on his return.
Father Kuchn will preach In German
at the Church Of the immaculate Con-
ccption tomorrow morning.