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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
The Indiana Mine H0rror-List of ths
| Kil,eA-alX Mfm Still In the MIne.

New YORK, Nov. 22.-A Sullivan, Ind, spe--
cial says: The following miners were killed
outright by the explosion yesterday: Sam
Landlord, Tom Handford, John Bulger, VIM,
Hale Albert Smith, Jack Leeden, Pat, Dunn,
John Smith, Pat, Crauther. Ihe following
were injured, probably fatally: Jas. Harper,
az. Cranch At last accounts six men were still
below, aud some of them are certainly alive,
as an occasional cry is heard. The gas is sick
enng, and they must. perish before they can
be brought to the surface, though air is being
forced below to drive out the nOxious gas.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
NEW YORK NOTES.

Am Insurance Company Contests the
Claims of Col. Notwithstanding Rev
In the stewart Case-The Henderson,
Warrack Case-vantierbllt's Sanity
Dissolution of Phelps, hodge & Co.
NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-The United States
Life Insurance Company has decided to con-
test the payment of the insurance taken out
by Col Dwight. The claim against the com
pany is for $4,000 The contestants rely
upon securing verdict In their favor On the
ground that Col, Dwight obtained the policy
on false representations. Some Of the other
companies have not yet decided what course
they will pu sue.
There is nothing new In the Stewart case.
Two arrests were made last night, which, 1t is
thought, may possibly have bearing on the
case, but the police refuse to make public the
cause of the arrests.
The case Of Henderson Bros, Of the Anchor
Steamship Line, against Jas. Warrack, Con-
sui for the British government at Chicago, to
recover $4,000, was given to the jury in the
United States Court. They rendered q verdict
made that the defendant while acting as CON
snI also acted as freight agent for the plain
tiffs and got drawbacks on the freight to the
above amount and put the money, in bis
consented to his receiving drawbacks and
that he had claim for back salary.
In the Vanderbilt will contest to-day,
Amasa Stone, Of Cleveland, Ohio, testified
that from 1867 to 1876 ne had close business
relations with Com. Vanderbilt in connection
with the Lake Shore road. Vanderbilt was
president Witness considered all his acts
rational, intelligent and wise. After recess
Ez-Gov- Gardner, Of Vermont was called
Tie witness testified that the Commodore e1-
hibited business capacity OF the highest order,
and was unquestionabiy of sound mind
The firm Of Phelps, Dodge d Co. has been
dissolved, James Stokes, senior partner, going
into partnership with Isaac N. Phelps taking
his son, Arson Phelps Stokes. with him, for
the transacting Of q general banking business
IN Wall street. VIM EIdridge retlres from
business altogether The original firm OF
Phelps, Dodge & Co. is to be continued by two
Of the present partners. The firm has been
sn existence over sixty years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
The Mexicans Want Trade Facilities
with The gniteA states.

CHICAGO, Nov. 22-Hon. Jose Maria Mar
tlnez Y Negrete, Il member Of the Mexican
Congress. is in this city on his way home
from Paris. He was interviewed regarding
Minister Fosters letter, in which the latter
discouragcs all attempts ut establishing trade
between the two countries. Negrete declares
the letter unjust to Mexico and unwarranted
by the facts. He says the people Of Mexico
are anxious for trade with the United States,
and believe it can be accomplished by Il rail-
road through the Intervention Of both coun-
tries The Mexicans are ready for the devel~
Opment OF their country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
CANA DA.
Preparing to- Receive Lorne-A vesaes of
war On the Lockout for
FeMaRm Cruisers.

HALIFAX, N. S., Nov. 22>-Grand prepara~
$ions have been made for the reception OF
lord Lorne and Princess Louise The Sirius
naval ceremonial, but day or two ago @he
left under scaled orders, bound, 1t was said, to
the West Indies. The rumor arises now that
her sealed orders related to telegram fron
New York that the Fenians Intended TO inter-
cept the Sarmatian. and it is supposed she
will cruise In the pathway of the lattar vessel
and return with her to Halifax.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
How the Chicago Grand Jury was Finally
EgWalhUXeal.

CHICAGO Nov 22-The United States grand
jury which adjourned this evening had some
stormy sessions, and were not easily bull
dozeh Among the indictments was one
agant Register Hilbert for conspiracy, They
voted to indct him for perjury also, but
Judge Blodgett, Of the United States Court,
learning Of this, sent word that as Hilbert
had been working under the direction Of the
court he could accept no such indictment.
Niue OF the jury rose and said they would do
their duty, Judge Blodgett to the contrary
notwithstanding. The next obstacle was Dis
trict Attorney Bangs, who refused to write al
Indictment The Jury then yielded.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
Drowned while Drunk--A gOunterfelteE
EytrnfIifPn.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Nov. 22-The body Of q
man was found in the river this morning, and
on being taken out was identified as that OF
Patrick Garvey, q farmer living near Hart
ford, Washington county. He came to town
last evening under the influence OF liquor, and
is supposed to have fallen into the river while
wandering about.
Checkley, the Canadian counterfeter whose
arrest was reported about two months since,
was to-day handed over to the Canadian Off
cials, who left the city this afternoon with the
prisoner, bound for Canada.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
The Hsestinles of the Republic.
Mobile Register, Dom

Patiently, calmly, it has borne vituperation
and wrong, slander and ealunny, remaining
ever true to the obligations it assumed when
the sun OF the Confederacy sunk at ppornat~
tox and the hopes Of thousands sank with it.
And now it's reward has come To-day the
Democratic party rules in the national Iegis~
the Democratic party. No longer despised
and down-trodden, it has regained It's place In
the councils Of the nation, and sends once
more its statesmen to rule bhe destines Of the
rnDnhlin
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

Orders have been given for the provisional
recognition of Mr.. W. J. Wroughton as Vice
Consul Of Uruguay at New York
Ed. Pratt o well known farm implement
dealer Of Mazomanie, Wis, died at that place
Thursday night from an overdose OF NOR
phine, taken while intoxicated.
In consequence of continued inactivity in
emigration, the Great Western Steamship
Company will discontinue their line from
Bristol to New York daring the winter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
subscriptions tn the Four Fer Gents
a,nngral u, "a alnns To ktnE Eanngerfs

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Subscrptons to
the four per cont bonds up to noon to-day
were 81 100000.
Another call for $40 bonds will probably Is
srG tomorrow.
Ithiy has informed tho DHpartment OF
State that. in accordance with instructions
through tho department, he has conveyed to
King Humbert the congratulations OF Presi-
dent Hayes upon his escape from assasslnn-
tiOn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
Awaiting the Arrival of LOrne ana benfse
Halifax CrnWded with People.

HALIFAX, N. s., Nov. 22.-A fleet will leave
here early in the morning and will cruise
around outside waiting for the Sarmatlan.
which they will escort into the harbor.. The
Marquis and Princess Louise will land INN
diltely on their arrival in cog and will pro-
ceet1 quietly to the Admiralty House, where
they will rest twenty-four hours, after which
they mtll officially disembark with military
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
TO TILE COUNTRY.
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENTS he
TWEEN A LEADING MERRIAM
TILE FIRM AHsp TIE
HsDAMHb on mEAATHH.
official Announcement Gf the Complete
Extinction of the Epidemic
and Its HnfpGtINn4


Extinction of the Epidemic
and Its Infection,
Messrs. Wheeler & Pierson, Of Nos 13 and
Is Camp street, addressed com mmunication to
the Board of Health stating that they were
satisfied from their own personal knowledge
that thousands OF residents and non-residents
are kept away from this city by fear Of yell
low fever, and understanding from conversa-
tsons with many leading physicians that there
is no danger for unacclmated persons TO come
here and also that it Is snfe to send wooden
goods TO any part Of the country, they ask II
the board coincide In the opinion expressed as
above.
DR.. Taylor secretary OF the board, answered
as follows:
Messrs. Wheeler Il Pierson:
Ienttemen / have tho honor to acknowledge
the receipt Of your letter Of even date, inquir-
ing whether or not it Is safe for persons to
visit tho city; also, II wooden goods can be
shipped to the country without fear Of con-
tagiOn. In reply beg TO inform you that at
O recent meeting Of the Board Of Health a
resolution was passed declaring tho epidemic
of yellow fever at an end and inviting ab
sgntees to return.
4 In view Of these facts | nm Of the opinion
that it is entirely safe for all persons to Visi
tho city. and that there can be no possible
danger in the shipment Of goods Of every dc
sCription to tho country.
Very respectfully,
3. r. TAYLOR, III. d.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
The Dumping of Refuse Matter Into New
Ynrk HmrbOr-A Remedy Proposed.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %. - The subject Of
dumping refuse material into the channels at
the entrance of New York harbor has been
made the subject Of much inquiry by, the
Treasury Department.. SO far they have
failed to find any mode Of interference. Tho
subject is one Of great interest to the people
of New York, as we'll as to the country gen
orally, and it is suggested that application
be made to Congress next session to pass q
law protecting all our harbors from such
vandalism,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
Southern Democracy.
[Cha rleston News.

Outside Of State affairs, the South, we are
confident, will be ranged with the conserva-
tive Democracy Of the North on the side Of
honest money, national good faith and civil
eervice reform. This, as we understand 1t, is
the aim OF the solid South now that the
struggle for the possession OF the local gov
ernment Is happily ended.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23

No Room for Two.
baltimore Hazette.t

It has been pointedly remarked that there
isn't room enough in this country for two
Democratic parties. The experiment was.
tried in 1860, and it failed. notwithstanding
the experience Of the past. Mr.. Samuel j. TIL
den and his friends have gtarted another
Democratic party In New York. Perhaps
Mr.. 1ilden will be able TO build up q new Or
ganization capable of landing him In the
White House ID 1880, but We rather think not,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
A Wreck Or Rye Beach.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The signal corps
observer at Portsmouth, n, e., reports to the
chief signal officer at IL o'clock as follows; "A
schooner is ashore near the life saving station
on Rye beach, loaded with brick. The crew Is
saved. The vessel is probably total loss
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
WASEEINHTO
The New York Clearing" House NHaAihca
tiDm ACT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Controller ktng
thinks that the action of the New YORK
Clearing House, representing tho naCloh,al
banks, in announcing their intention to make
a distinction between the silver dollar and
gold and greenbacks by refusing TO receive II T
after the first Of January, except by special
deposit, was premature and unwise speclaaly
at this time; that there was no necessity Tor
ii as it Is probable that all the silver dollars
coined during the year will be absorbed In
revenue and customs duties.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
The Globe Theatre of Boston,

BOSTON, Nov. On. J. Bradley today
served notice upon the estate Of Abner
Cheney OF an intention to take possession OF
his part Of the Globe Theatre estate for nom
payment. There is much competition among
managers for the lease Of the theatre, which
is 50 fully equipped that it can be opened at
twenty four hours notice.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
ROM Z.
decorated for Military VaaOP.

ROME. Nov. 22.-Signor Caireli, Chief OF
Ministers, who was in the carriage with the
king when Passhnante attempted to ass'aS
sinate him, has been decorated with q gold
medal for military valOr.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
DEN VI A EeIS .
The German Envoy Leaves the Capital I'm
81 Huff.

BERLIN, Nov. 22.-The Post Of this city
says, In consequences OF the King Of Dem
marks effusively affectionate reception Of the
Duke of Cumberland, the German Envoy and
the Secretary of Legation at Copenhagen
have suddenly left that city, closing their
offices, and leaving absolutely nobody to rep
resent Germany officially.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
THE AFGHAN WAR,
CAPTURE OFF ALI MUsJHD HIN FfaE
BRITISH.
vpso,,, ,u,asfnn ef tho VEcerny.

1ounog Nov. GA dispatch from Jun,
rood says: Tho British bombnrdeu All muSila
throughout yesterday ( lnursn1y ~ a..lu 5l 81
lencod the fort nhIWIt1sG'!TrEE TE, 'hf hfyRo1 Eo1a
abandoned the fort during last nlght, ana the
English forces occupied the plnce, to-day
without firing q shot. A disposition mas been
made Of the troops for an Immediate lufther
A nrocInmation issued by the Viccroy o.
Jndin declares England will respect the II +
dependence Of the Afghan people, ollt w L'
not tolerate foreign interference IN i1u3l' ~
tionaI affairs. The Afghan responsioniGy pa
exchanging the Empress Of lndIas lllohds nap
Snr hostjlity rests on the Ameer alone.
The eapturea Fortrfss-nts Value hs "a
stnntee,c roEnt-Hsow ID was Rep lstorc1
rrwteuatele yslooay work Expec' ed He-
s,rs -sasatabaa Is Reached-Eu ergetfc
nyoveu,ents of the British Fore es.
rar,ou Nov 22.-Grent exultatiol prevails
m rn,litnrv circles and among the, mass ol
noonle In consequence OF news oi w u,ieA 5.t
RReotnd nnsa with which the form uable posi-
Ali Musjd had been taken by t11e,,o'ee san unr,Gl
.rhinh has peshawfTF for its bhst ~ opefatlohs
nnd consists of 5000 men Win III guns, hsh,
advanced along tbs road from ftshaWut |, .,l talla
Fort Jomud wthout Opposition, ;na al' eI Sea ae
Far ntfncklng Ali Musjid in front me attacs
In front would probably have been attendeo
with much bIoodshed had 10 pHfn
mape at close quarters, but fortunately tht
turning column under COMMAND m n',snort "a t4et' 7,
seize n position il the rear OF the i'lt W'liVl
tbroatenod it from an accessible quarter, an,
fha Afghan commander evacuated the post
during tho night and the English 1orces en-
The army enn now advance toward Cnhnl
either through Khyber Pnss or through th
parallel passes of Tnhtnra and Abkhana, hu
theso passes, especially Khyber are defens,n' 81, !
by comparatively sma'l nHoss h ol m,,h m' hIno ,I
Il tigbting HusS before @ GaGul can be reached: It il
rapidly as possible TO JaIatab"d p; ny E,,E Wny
Laabeg Chowli, SundchhaLn, Lnll' i,i1s 5'ikh' s,
Halar. Mas Basanal, Amberkhana, Bll'kot
Barikab and All Bughara, at each OF Whlc
places resistance may be nxpected
The distance from Ali Muslid TO Jaataoa
Is about fifty miles by road.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %, l q. m.--For the
East Gulf States. warmer clear or partly
cloudy weather, westerly winds, stationary,
or falling barometer. For the West Gulf
er; winds mostly souther]y; generally lower
Yrp
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
Arrest of HnsernationaEFsts.

ROME, Nov. 22--Three InternatiOnalistg
have been arrested ut Pisa on suspicion Of
queen Margaret's birthday on the twentieth
instant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
low the yiCe"Negal PROCESSION VVaA


M n1rrREAL, Nov. v.22-ArrangGnentsfo Tor the
vic ,-regal procession here wete about per-
Tee ted to-day, and the route vas liked along
81 1saabouyais street through victoria sqnIt,I1'
iaere will be O grand torchlightprocession Ill
tine evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
A Great Storm ON the Atlantic Coas

| WASHINGTON, Nov. 22-Since midnight O.
storm OF great energy has developed on the
Atlantic coast. It is anticipated that there
was a very severe gale on the New England
coast, with northeast to northwest winds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
Fatal sta EbinS.

New YORK, Nov. 22.-During an alteration
tonight Francisco Degatao, an Italian,
stabbed VIM. Pierce, a hack driver, In the
groin, causing injuries from which he died in
q few minutes Dagatao was arrested.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
Another Hurricane Expected at Phila"
aseIDEiR.

| PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 22.-The weather
signal officer says the barometer has fallen
below the point reached in October, which IL
! diCates another hurricane.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
The Government Buying Gold Bullion at
Par.

nart1nent has commenced buying gold bullion
1or greenbacks at par at Boise City, They
buy now at Denver, Colorado, about 100000
per month and at Charlotte, N g., $4,000 per
week.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23

and naval f.onors, Tho preparations are very
extensive, and no expense is being spared TO-
wards N aking tho event O. notable end sue
cessful one. The hotels are crowded anu
large umbers are coming in FROM all quat-
| tnrS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
GREAT BRITAIN.
Parliament Summoned TO Meet mex
THnnfas.

I,ONDoN, Nov. 22-The Cabinet Council TO-
day decided to summon ParHament 10 ineeI
next month, when the papers IN Inc Algilthtl
difficulty will be laid before it.
The Coming session ut Paraianeht-A
Bitter flight Between the PARTIES
Prossatle-zH0w the W0me Rulers " I'LL
Act.
LONDON, Nov. 22-Tho decision Of the Cab
met to summon Parliament to meet in De
cember-fuly two months. before The usual llS
tirne-is construed in different ways Ahe
opposition profess to see in it an evidence OF
anxiety and weakness on the part OIL the
government, and willingness even to retire
from office, leaving tho Liberals the task 0,
repairing the mischief it has wrought, ana
of concluding tho war in which 1t is engaged
The supporters of the government, on the
other hand, contend that the discrimination
on the part of the government TO conVoRc
Parliament is manifestation OF It's conl-
FIel,ca In the prudence and wisdom OF its Tor
eign policy and of it's full assurance OF popu-
Iar support. .,.r.o.,4 ,,oo
tiOns Of the opposition, anu earnest ellofIs
will be made to effecta union between the seV,
eraI factions. The Home Rulers will be urged
to unite with the radical and moderate wings
OF the Oppostion In the assault to be made on
the government, but 1t Is thought they WAL
prefer to support the government in con
sideration OF it's yielding to them some OF the
concessions they yet demand
The approaching session Is sure to be an ex-
citing and mOmcntous one.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23

by them or regarded as essential to secure the
corporation and support OF the Southern
States,'
Senator Lamar started to Washington last
night. He was accompanied by his family,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
New York INTENDS to Resume
TWashfngtOn Post,i

Legislature in March, 1875, providing that on
and after January, 1879, all taxes in that State
are to be paid in gold, and all contracts IN
coin Whatever Sherman may do, or fail to
do, New York intends to resume.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
NEW ORLEANS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1873.

rnpo on a little girl in Oldham county, KY.
was on Wednesday night taken from the Jail
by body OF forty masked men and hanged
lie confessed his guilt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
KILLED nnd YVMmnsled at AL Mmsild.

LONDON, Nov. 23,-A dispatch from jun
rood saws that two British officers and TWEEN
ty Sepoys were killed and about forty Sep}oys. POI
wounded during tho bombardmrnt OF torl
captured twenty-one guns and a few prison
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23

Not one-fourth of the returns Of Texas are
yet In. although two weeks have elapsed since
the election.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
A Negro g,vS,clsed i'm Kentucky.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 22--George Williams, I
seventeen year old Eegro, who committed
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
The Rlo0sEy~sR17rt Howl
PHILADELPHIA Times.l

Mr. Hayes weeps very gracefully, but he
can't come the bloody-shirt howl worth q
cpuf
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
FRANCE.

The Assembly Asked Permission To
Prosecute a1ambettn
PARIS, Nov 22.-it is reported that nj. Du-
faurc, President OF the Chamber and Minister
OF Justice, hus asked the Assembly's perinls-
sion to prosecute M. Leon Eambetta for duel
ling,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-23
shakespeare Improved
Eaath Lkster.1

"Oh! that this too, too solid South would
melt"-[W. s., improved by Gath.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-10-19
The Man From Chicago.
rom the Cleveland Herald.

From the Cleveland Herald.
The last man brought to the Central
before the reporter lett last night was OF
rather fine figure, jauntily dressed, and
with the staggering air affected by those
knowing fellows who are themselves con-
scious of their superiority over the herd,
and don't care who knows iC. His whole
manne., both of action and of speech,
was an Ostentati0us expression OF con-
tempt for everybody and everything per.
tainIng to Cleveland. He had some diff
ficulty with hackman, and it was on a
charge of disturbance that the officer
arrested him:
What is your business 2" asked the
lieutenant.
do you mean me? have no business.
| am gentleman Of leisure"
"Where is your home ?"
my homes In Chicago"
Chicago? ChicagO?" repeated the
lieutenant reflectively, while twinkle
shone in the eye farthest from the pris-
oner. ibid you say Chicago
Yes l did; said Chicago; s'pose
you've heard of it?"
is il in this cOuntry? What state is
it in?"
..Great heavens!" the man burst out;
.syou don't mean to tell me you're serious
when you ask what state Chicago's in.
refuse to answer" g"
Ibid you ever hear OF such place,
Fred ?' said the lieutenant turning to
the turnkey, ;,
sNever heard of it in my life," said
Fred.
"Just look i'm the Gazetteer, please, and
con - tho.o 10 cnnla nlQca.O
Fred turns the leaves OF the Gazetteer
till he comes to CHI. and then IS ne runs
fingers down the page E.utters "Cniana'
Chiaga, Chiaramont1, Chiayena, Cnica'
coli, Chicago-here it it Is, its all rlgot;
Chicago, a pOstofiice of POsy county,
Indiana; noted chiefly for its trade In