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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
The Missouri PatrOnngc-A Divided Dele-
Eafinn.

WASHINGTON. Feb. L. THE Missouri congress
upon the subject of Federal patronage in the
state, that very few appointments have been
Uade There are several applicants for con
are trying to harmonizs the delegation. but SO
lar have not succeeded w
II Is safe to say that no important apport-
ments Will be made from that State until the
delegationocan agree in their recommendatfons,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

day: ioi Nion
For the South Atlantic and East Gulf States,
iahg ta9wed by rising bar9meter
winds, partly cloudy weather and possibly oeea-
sional light rains AoeoA'1' WA
For West Gulf States. rising barometer, sta
and clear Or partially cloudy weather followed
IN / Texas BY warm southwest wind and possibly
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
Q Illinois Republicans Dissattsf,ea

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Illinois congress
slonal delegation is sadly disappointed a. the
mission. ,Sley made application f5r a first
f elass .ba mission M and assert that promised
the person Of Bayard Taylor. Exactly what
they propose to do about ii is not known but it
Is presumed they can do nothing mdHe than
Mr.. Iaylor,s nomination. which is not likely
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
The BOSTON Collec. orship. .

WASHINGTON, beb. IT. The case of the Bos-
t,, Ton colleotorship has not yet been settled and
cure the prize. Mr.. Simmons and his friends
outside OF Congress are hard at work. but as
heretofore stated his friends in Congress do
hot appear TO be moving very earnestly in
MS pehalf Mr.. Simmons record as an official
would 3 be sufficient to enttle him to a reappont-
inent. II 1t We're not for the fact that the claim
Is made and backed by strong irsluence, that
there are other equally competent and deserv-
ing Republicans who are anxious to fill the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
Mourning for PiO Mono,

New YORK. Feb. ft.-All the churches of the
Roman Catholic denomi ination were draped in
prayers were offered for the repose of the soul
OF the late Pope. At the Cathedral, St. AIMS,
81 Frances Naviers. and the Church of the Re-
demption the special nB5ss for the dead was cell
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
Fire i'm the LOtus s,Iuh Room

New YORK. Feb 17.-Ths afternoon a fire,
originating from a detective flue, occurred in
the Lotus, Club rooms. The flames we're ex-
tinguished in about 10 minutes. The furniture
OF the Club was damaged to the extent of $500;
insured for $4,000. The building was damaged
to the extent OF about $1,000; insured
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18

LONDON, Feb, i7;-.-Her Maiesyss sfriaate Raj
egh. Of the Mediterranean squadron which
went ashore near Rabbit Island south Of the
island Of Fsnlos, in the Dardhnplies. has been
gotten oil without sustaining any dapage
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
Obituary.

~. CHICAGO Feb. ia special from anesville.
doodell reformer and pioneer of abolitionism.
ut tho age OF 80. He ,was born in o7e2. la Che
mango county. New York. Mr.. Goodel was n
founders o0the old Liberty party, and for many
y"ars prominent write5 and speaker in tho
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
Paid or in silver.

ALpANY Feb 1.-THE paymaster's car of tho
New YORK Central Railroad passed through this
flty thn to-day loaded with silver with which mota
the company Is paying its emplSyes. The sav-S
to be paid. and every man whose wages arS $40
per per, month receives to- day only s3G so.
The Delavan House has paid off q large por-
ton of its colored help in Msxican silver dol
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
THE EASTERN WAR.
THE NEGOTIATIONS Only DELaYED
III TILE EANGIO-RUssxAN FURRY.
Peace Expected to he signed by the Time
The Congress Of the Powers Meets.

VIENNA. Feb. 17.-The lb1ticai Co1yesponeieny
says: Negotiations. were only delayed by the
sudden aruteness Of the relations Of England
and Russia. The Gar and the Sultan ,ire &c
lively exchanging personal and friendly dis.
patobes II IL expected that peace will be signed
eY the time the Congress meets, namely within
two or three w6ks hence. but notwithstanding
the prospect ota Congress the situation Is still
considered grave.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
The kchipper NrOthers' Suspcnsi0n.

PH1LADELHr1A Feb 1.-THE suspension of
schipper BrSthera has caused much greater ex-
citeInent in this city on account of their very OK
tensive connections han because of any imme-
diate financial disturbances. Schpper Brothers
.at o the largest manufacturers of OTotsted for
mems and womens wear in tho United States
They owe about saoo,on but when they meet
their creditors, as they will on Monday Ii is be-
lioved they Will continue Rt once
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
ihe Sfahd Dukes Orders to Occupy Cons
sllntinOnla ReYaked

IoNbN. Feb IA dispatch from Constanti-
nop!e says Namyk Pasha was instructed to pro-
ceed TO the Russian hea quarters to endeavor to
dissuade Grand Duke Nicholas from advancing
on and occupying Constantnop!e. but his In.
sstrnction were yesterday revoked and he did not
leave the capital; This Is ascribed to the with
draNal of the British fleet.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
The British Fleet Withdraw from Com
kfAntlMOule.

nople says the British fleet has b ,en withdrawn
TO Mendorea bay. forty miles south If Constan
tin9ple. This movement ia attributed to q
gotiations to prevent tho entry of the Kussians.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
The 'Knights of Labor" Denounced.

MA1IoN1NG C1rY. Pa. Fob. 17.-Tather Ryan a
secret society known rs the Knights Of Labor
and cautioned tho Members Of bis church to
Father Ryan said they were no better than
Molly MaRuires. This announcement has
caused considerable excitement among TIL,
working class
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
The United states Asked To Participate
In the ElrOpean ssngress.

LONDON. Feb, 17.-A dispatch from st. Peters
burg says bis reported that Hussa has asked
the United Etates Of America to be represented
ut The forthcoming congress. which will be held
ut baden Baden, which place Austria has pro-
posed and to which all ths powers including
Russia, have assonted. The situation is now
regarded in al the European eapitalsss being
more peaceful.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
AngIo-Turkish Compliments

,CoNsTANTINoPLE. Feb. 17..The British flag.
ship Alexandria, on her pa-age up the Dar-
danelles. saluted tho Turkish flag Mt Halkes
Island. and the salute was returned by the gar
rison ut that place.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
Wtfhdrawal nj Greek TruOps-'Thc Con.
gress to settle the Grecian Question

ATHENS. Feb. 17.-ft isannnunced tn Mt Turkey
Will not send agleet to the Pirmus. nor will she
send troops to Thcssaly: consequently Greece
has recalled hor troops from the front Ter, and
all now remains quiet The Congress- to be
held will settle Greeces rights in question
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
Uniforming Custom-nonse Officers

New YORK Feb. 17-The custom-house in
sbectors, weighers. ,gaugers and night watch
men have been ordered to wear uniforms Of
blue. with brass buttons and blue caps in
scribed with the insignia of their offices. A
number OF officers say that that they will re-
sign rather that then submit to be uniformed
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
ENGLAND ID.


a?NpoN. Feb. 10, The Times this morning
highly praises the resumptionists for their
tsnacious ts, lighting i.neoppos ison to the slyer
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
FRANCE.
Failure to Elect life sena tor.

VERSAILLES, Fob. 1.-The Senate faie,i to-.
Hnyto elect y life senator in the place Of Gen.
DAnIrellp = asIlp Pc Palolines and adjourned tho
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
Freight Train CollIslon No One Hur1

New YoRK. Feb. 17.-At o'clock this morning
two freight trains on the Hudson River rail-
road Gollided near Fort Washington Point Two
Hudson river and twelve others we're thrown
off the track. No one was injured ! he acct
truip 49, NO eo''
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
The sultan Refuses to Allow the Entry of
Russian Troops.

LONDON. Feb. ia dispatch from CONSTANT
nople. snys the Czar has asked the Sultan to
tion, Of the Russian troops. This request hns
beef refused by the Sultan.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
AUstriA's Attitude.

says that Austria VIII announce her defnts9esa def
oution % regarding her attitude oq,the situation
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
suleria Evacuated by the Turk ..

LONDON reb ia dispatch from Perm. dated
thealfteenth. says: The Turkish squadron ar
rived here o-day obrlnging stores and torpe-
does from Suleria. which has been evacuated.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
NEW ORLEANS MONDAY FEBRUARY 49, 1873

der were made there would be difficulty In car
ryfng out the terms.
On the other hand, letters lately received here
from Free Cubh, signed by Gems. Rp1off and
Masinto Gomez state that they will accept moth
Ing loss than tho independenee OF Cnhh
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
SITTING hull AGAIN,
What He Will do in the Spring.


OMAHA. Neht. Feb. 17.--Cart r. Norwood. of
the setond Cavalry. arrived here from Fort ri
Ellis. last night. en- route to Washington He
situa'ion Of Sitting Bulls bnnd He says there
has been no troubla. end will he mono before
spring. The friendly Grows. to whom The Sioux
vatlons In northern Montana during the winter
and have seen II Sioux.
has Just arrived from Fort McKinnev saws Of
Sitting Bull, that "as long as the buffalo remain
North. Sitting Bull will stay there. but the On
runs out. II these Indians want TO flgbt In The
spring they can. think. pnt ak thousand men
IN the the. lleadIas largai In numbers as their force
astrous for the United States."
Destructive Fire in New York.
New ionK Feb II, One Of tho most aIarm-
city, occurred to-night. At q few minutes past
Z o'clock flames were discovered on tho first
inclusive West Twenty third street. The lower
floors were oeeuped by a number Of furniture
and other firms while the upper floors we're en-
tirely occupied as an armory by the Eighth X. "a
gimeht. The building had tofrontage If 100 fssf
or Twenty-thrd street and was ninety feet deep.
i, The alarm was promptly s,o,unded. but ths
goods stored in the building. made rapid head
way. and n second and third alarm wertesent
tions OF the titemen and the immense auan-
tity OF water thrown into tho building the
nan, fames nt, t9ntlnued TIM to spread from floor to
from basement 10 roof. BY this time
matters began to look very serious, more es-
pecially as two churches tho Third Presby-
terlan aud the Twonty-tbird street Presbyte.
rtan. were considered to be ut the mercy of the
flames. and the chisf Of the fire department
sent out u general alarm. calling all tho reserve
engines In the city to the scene of tho confag-
ration.
About half an hour after the first alarm no
less than twenty steam engines were throwing
inu hui IL linz
The flames, howev9 continued to spread, and
five minutes later both churches took fire al
most ut The same time. They burned so rapidly
that in ABOUT twenty inutes they were entirely
wrapped in flames. and soon after the steepls Of
he Twenty -thrI street Presbyterian church
fell with loud Nash.
The excitement at this time became intense.
and the police had considerable difrle9lty in
keeping the large crowds ont Of danger. o
The total loes is about Ghe million dollars
Fortunately the congregation Of tbs church had
not arrived when the iire broke out or the loss
OF life would probably have been large.
About 80 =. IN. the tiromen Rucceered IN cut
ting off tho further progress Of the fire. but the
entire row of buildings. including the armory
and the two churches. were still burning
fercely. and soon after were almost totally de-
atrOyad
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
ROM T..
Plo NaAo's Probable successor

ROME, Feb, t7.--It is expected that Cardinal
paeci will be elected Pope, to succeed the lnte
Plus TX. o
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18

Decorated dinner sets. the largest assortment
10 ne southWast, at T.. Offner & Co s. opposite
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18

ST. PETERBuRG. Feb. II. Orders have beern
cent to Russian headquarters not to occupy
Gallipol
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
England ana Austria-The Latter NegO,
tIAtlnG n InAn.

1t is -rumored that England has mnde over
lures for an understanding With Austria The
latter is negotiating loan withelhe Eothschds
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18
Gibson Denies the ''Paris Conversation"
With Hewitt

WAsH1NGToN. Msb. l7.-1n Mr.. Hewitt's letter
TO the V New York sun. on the subject of that pa
pers WASHINGTON sp,ewal of yesterday. he refers
70 ronversation between Gen. Gibson and
himself, while they were In Paris last summon.
Gen. Gibson denies holding any such CONVEX
salon with MI. Hewitt In Paris or elsewhere.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-18

Il the traditions OF Macklin's acting be true,
the finest touches of the character were not
appreciated. That Macklin portrayed the
subtle malice and unappeasable hate of Shy
lock is most likely, but that he obscured all
the more delicate traits of his character by
emotions of the Jews existence is eouaIITv
probable. 1t is these which MI. Barrett ap
pears to have studied most, but
as yet, his study is far from com,
plete. Shakespeare's characters are
human beings possessed Of marked
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-19
5ias Rnsstlluillf apsstlg E}tmafeat,
MINCE PIE.

The tramp Is the man who sees the whole world and loses his own sole,
 Insanity is no canse for divorce in Wisconsin, They think a person must be crazy in the first place to marry.
 A young lady Tn New Haven snuffs candles and cores ap- pies with q pistol. The young men are very respectful in their atten- tions to her.
 How greedy you arey" said one little glrl to another. who had taken the best apple on the dish; "l was going to take that
 What is the difference between aa overcoat and a baby? An over coat is what yon wear and a baby is what you was.
 --Womed measure their dresses ay the finger, and this is also the way men measure their drinks.
 An old lady from the South said she never could imagine where all smiths came from until she saw in  a New England town a large sign smith Manufacturing Go.
 The greatest of men have been Che hardest workers" says some body, and considering he never had the pleasure of our acquaintances, he made close shot.
 Well, h--ll!-remarked Mir. Townsend of newport Ky, when hay ing asked for his supper; at Clncin
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-19
Baden-Baden.

Thousands of Americans seek health during the summer months by quaffing the crystal waters of some fashionable springs, while just as many sufferers remain at home through sheer necessi- y. The Baden-Baden SpriI gs of Ger many, are perhaps the most noted in
 he world. The water of these springs s Aperient, acting pleasantly and gen.
 ly upon the stomach, bowels and kid neys. The active principles of these celebrated springs have been combined, rorming a beautiful white salt, which has beeen bottled for family use, and is now offered the American people under the name of Bailey's Saline Aperient at 30 cents per bottle. The salt possesses all the qualities of Baden-Badcn water, is very pleasant, etierveseent and spark ling, relieving constipation, sick head ache, sour stomach, etc., at once.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-19
Famous Fever Foe.

Frighttul and fiendish chills, and flushed fretful fever, found felicitous Fanny Forest, while frolicking and frisking in forsaken foggy forest. Fanny forthwith flew to her tore-fath- CTS forsaken farm house, feeling feeble, flung her faultless form fondly in her fathers faithful fortress. Fine-feath- cred fashionable Fanny fortified the ferocity of frenzled chills and fever with quinine, fervently feeling fate favored freedom from the frightful fevered fiend. Pickle quinine freely failed. Fanny fluently told her fate. Her ileet-footed father forthwith, for tiiied with filial fondness flew as fleet footman, and faced the form and feat ures of Frank Fulsom at his fancy drug store and found Days Ague Tonic full and fresh. Fast and far was the feverish fiends flight. Fanny's features freshened, and she became fond of fash ionable feasts and tinery.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-19
Miss Clara Louise Kellogg.

Preceding Miss Kellogg's concerts the newspapers teem with favorable notices, extracts from the press, and testimonials from the late President Lincoln and others, reminding people of the power of voice possessed by one of Americas sweetest singers. If your confidence be secured by such adver- tisements, why shake the head and doubt while reading the testimonials of positive cures effected by Dr. Pierce z Favorite Prescription 1t is nonsense for ladies afflicted with the diseases and weaknesses peculiar to their sex to con tinue to suffer, or to submit to the harsh and caustic treatment now in vogue. The Favorite Prescription is sold by all druggists under a positive guarantee to cure.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-19

Clerk figured it out that at restau- rant prices, MT. R. w. Townsend was $3 05 ahead.
 -Algernon had come on board to bid farewell to his Fondelia, and was just saying, "When 1 think now long it will be before 1 press this sweet hand to my lips again, l -" when the fourth officer interpos- ed his own tarry fist instead, ex- claiming: Come, come now sir, cut tt off short and go ashore. We're go ing to haul her out into the stream.
 Look out for yonr bonds, every body! Highwaymen are plenty. If you must carry them through the street stidk 'em Tn tin pail or shove 'em in your hat. We've got good place for ours, but ain't going to tell you where it is, because we're too well known known about town, Ha. ho! ha! We've got the deadwood on the highwayman this time
 -Caterpillars are ripe That is, we judge so, from the fact that they are beginning to fall from the trees. When one of them happens to light in the midst of a lawn caucus of young ladies the audiences with which the meeting adjourns is some thing remarkable.
 -"You have altogether too much chin," said steckle, the barber indig uantly, to a talkative customer, as ne fourished tho razor before his face. "For heavens sake don't cut my of it offp' suggested the alright cd patron. He was quietly scraped
 The supreme disgust manifested by bootblack when he looks down at mans self-polished boots and says "Shine, sir" is calculrted tc make the man place low estimate on himself, and wonder how he cau bny a better grade of blacking.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-19

PULMONA cures ASTHMA. PULMONA cures CATARRH. PULMONA cures BRONCHITIS. PULMONA cures CONSUMPTION. subdues CiilTLS X Fevers. checks NlGhT sweats in q
 few days.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-19

California's wheat crop is remark able. She expects to realize an in crease of $36, 6,00O,OOO on the receipts of last year.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-19

GREEN BORG Female College, Alabama. $200 per annum, Board and tuition, including ancient aud modern languages. vocal and insu nmental music. THOMAS WARD WHITE, President. s& Session opens october lst, ls7S.. .25g
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-19

The above represents the shortest and quick est route from St. Louis to the Scaboard, run % ming through one of the most populou. and in- teresting portions of tho country, with many large and important cities upon its line. IL passes through Vandalia, Eningnam, Terra Haute, Indianapolis, Richmond, Piqua tor Dayton,) Urbana, Columbus, Newark, Steu- burg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Trenton, New ark, N. J.. and Jersey City, on its route to New York.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-19
WAR! WARM WARM!
EVERY FARMER, GARDENER, FRUIT GROWER, AND BEE-RAIsER IN THE
 UNITED STATES INTERESTED.

Dukes Insect Destroyer, Patented July 3lst, 1877, will etfectually exter- minate all Cut Worms, Boil Worms, Cabbage Worms, Curculio, Bee Weevils, Hessian Flies, and all other obnoxious bugs and insects that feed upon culti- yated vegetables. It is worth its weightin gold to any farmer, gardener, fruit-grower or bee-raiser. It was in- vented by a practical farmer, and will do just what is claimed for it, and can be bought for the small sum of Two Dollars.
 County and State rights foi sale by the Patentees,
 DUKE & PATTON,
 Norristown, Ark. NJ. B. RoYs, Retail Agent for Pope County.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-19


 "How much was this butter, did you say?" Seventeen cents, sir" "Wherc on earth have the other two gone? l can only smell fifteen"
 An exchange says the ''mnskrats predict cold winter We shall not believe it until we hear the pre- diction from the muskrat's own lips. Dr. T. c. Thompson, formerly of Gal- weston, but now of Filiay and Thomp- son, wholesale druggists of New Or leans, unhesitatingly says, that, to his own personal knowledge and observa- ton, English Female Bitters is a most wonderful medicine for the cure of chronic female complaints. He knew of il case in Galveston, considered al- most hopeless and resisted all medical aid from the profession. She was ln- 1 duced to try these Bitters as others had 1 spoken of them in the highest terms, l and she commenced improving at once and was finally entirely cured by their use. Similar cases are recorded all over the country and no female afflicted with any disease peculiar to her sex, should fail to use them. As uterine | tonic and female regulator they have no equal. Can be used by married and single at all times.