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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
The Fishery Award.

New YORK, March Is.-The 1eiegran's Wash.
ington special says the subject Of the fishery
award continues to excite great interest there
There have been several illusions Of late to the
secret history OF the appointment Of Hon. E. H
Kellogg as the American member OF the Halifax
commission, and 1t Is stated BY we'll informed
Massachusetts men that e. II. Kellogg's ap-
potntment was brought about mainly through
the influence of Geo. 3. Boutwell, who assured
Mr.. Fi-h aud Gen Grant that he was proper
person to suece cd Hon. ". H. Clifford, who was
tirst selected, and VINO died before the organ
ization Of the commission.
The material facts In regard to the selection
Of Mr.. Delfosse, as third member Of The COM
mission have not all been stated Sir Edward
Thornton j. authority for the statement that
although Mr.. Fish objected to the selection Of
Mr.. Delfosse, yet at q later day and while the
appointment was still undetermined Mr.. Fish
expressed a very strong desire to have Mr.. Del
fOsse appointed. Sir Edward had called upon
Mr. Fish to discuss tue appointment OF the
third commissioner supposiDg that Mr.. Del
fosse was out Of the question, on account of the
objection OF our government; but. to his sur
prise, Mr.. Fish expressed his entire -atisfac
ton with the appointment Of Mr.. Delfosse and
indeed. gave Sir Edward Thornton.to under
stand that he preferred it.
1t would seem. therefore. that our government
is wholly precluded from finding any fault WITH
the selection OF Mr.. Delfosse, for when he was
named by the Austrian Minister at London it
was the understanding of that functionary that
both governments were suited thereby.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
Army Promotions.

WASHINGTON, March 1s.-Mr. M rsh. Of Penn.
sylvania. introduced in the House to-day bill
relative Q promotion Of army Off .ers. pro-
vid q that prom. ton OF commissioned officers
shs!l b. lineal. through al grades vi, to ind in
Guiding the grade Of colonel Of cavalry artil-
1er.v and infantry. and not by regi nents; pro-
vided. that IN case OF Il volnnta trans .er
Of an army officer from one arm of the service
to another. to II position below his lineai rank.
he shall thereafter be entitled to such prom j..
ton as pertains to tne position thus accepted
and infantry. promoted from second lieu'en-
atns to first lieutenaots and from first lieut.n-
ants to captaina, during ench half year. shall be
assigned on or before the next succeeding first
day OF January and July Of each year to such
vacancies as may have occurred In the grades
to which they shall have b en- promoted in their
manner as shall incur the least expense for
tTanspOrtatiOn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1s78
lin Southern mail contractors. This is the

tain Southern mail contractors. This is the
bill that was defeat on Friday
- The foruer bin went to the Committee on
1T wa. to day sent to the Committee on Claims.
by Mr.. Elam, Of Louisiana: A bill to pay cor
sa,n an southern mail contractors Referred to
BY, Mr.. Banning: of Ohio: A joint resolution
for the payment Of pensi, MS to soldiers of the
Mexican war and their survivors; also. Joint
Inc resumption act, and ask ng Senators and
Representatives to 80 8 for said repe,i.
ah hs Mt randh Wis so Of k9"taesy bill to estab
!, By Mr., Ellsworth. OF Michigan: A bill to amend
the REVISED Statues relative to, national banks.
81 5e s to e. the
vide for he election Of President and Vice Pres
1dent by dire ct vote Of the peOnle, without the
Inerposition Of an electoral college, and at tho
same time to preserve the relative rights of the
States.
By Mr.. Conger Of Michigan: A bill to repeal
March j. 1s7 is provides Tor tie payment Of Of
By. Mr.. schleicher,, Of Texas: A bill for the
Antonio, Texas: 70 Lare 10. on the Rio Grande
By Mr. Cox. of New York: A int resolution
for II the erection OF o monument over the grave
The Speaker announced the following Com
tetson Of New YoIk, Briggs Of New Hampshire.
Ward OF Penrsylvania Williams Of Del war;,
Henry Of Maryland. .Bobell Of Virgins. O. le
OF North Carolina, Evans OF South Carolina,
and Smith Of Georgia.
Mr.. Springer. Of Illinois. moved to suspend
the rules and pas 8 q joint resolution providing
for the deposit Of silver bu lion ON the same
terms as gold bullion is deposited.
Mr.. Steph ms. Of Georgia, expressed the hope
that the bill would not pass.
The yeas and nays were ordered and tellers
were demanded on the ordering Of the yeas and
nays.
The members voted very slowly, and at 2
O'Clock the Speaker announced that the District
Of Columbia Committee was entitled to the
fioor to the exclusion OF all other business. and
the com mmitiee WAS called tor a report.
The House was engaged al the ~. OF the af-
ternoon in the consideration OF District Of Co
iumbia business. and at p. M adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
FROM THE CAPITAL.
STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS RELA-
TIVE 70 MAIL CONTRACTS -sENA-
TOR DORSEY IMPLICATED IN
FRAUDS ON THE GOVERNMENT.
The Anderson DecisiOn-Ast SLIM ent of
the Republicans, and Amusement and
Disgust of this Demoerats-The aOllec.
tOrsnlD.
Especial to the Democrat

Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON, March ts.-Startlng develop
mens have just been unearthed by the COM
mittee Investigating mail contracts, duplicating
Senator Dorsey with the ring of contractors In
Arkansas. Texas and the Indian Territory In
wholesale frauds. Full information cannot
now be ascertained, and several erroneous YER
sions OF the story have been published to-day
In the Northern and Western papers,
Enough, however, has been semi officially
given out to show that Dorsey systematically
ran the Washington end OF the combination.
though 1t seems that he kept up his partnership
with the firm under the name OF his brother. J.
w. Dorsey.
As the case stands now, unless some loophole
is found for him to crawl out Of Dorsey Is liable
to indictment at once in the United States courts
for conspiracy to defraud the government.
The decision of the Supreme Court
In the Anderson Case
causes much astonishment among the Re-
publtcans. who did . not expect such
q sweeping decision In conformation OF the
crimes and frauds Of the Returning Board, and
woald have been abundantly satisfied with sim.
ply remanding the case for a new trial.
The Democrats, excepting The few who have
Deen actlVeiy. conspfrfng with Hayes, John
Sherman Il Co. to save the Returning Board
scoundrels from justice are amazed and dis.
gusted, and the general expression is that the
whole matter has now been taken out Of the
pale Of national interest and must be left to be
fought out by the people of Louisiana them
selves.
The view taken OF 1t here Is that the Supreme
Court has In effect decided that there is no law
In Iouisiana for the protection Of the purity OF
the ballot box against the crimes Of scoundre s
who may be able to get their hands on the re-
turns at any stage Of canvassing the votes.
Hilarity prevails at the White House, how
ever. and 1t is said tonight that Collector
will be nominated to- morrow after the Cabinet
mee'ing. Packard seems to be the favorite
again, although 1t is reported that Wells is on
the way here to make another dead set in favor
of the gang he represents. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND.
Further Decline in Consols.

Further Decline in COnsOls,
| LonpoN. March 1a.-Consols have declined to
| 95. The opening quotation was 95A.
Prospective increase Of the Royal Family.
LONDON, March 1s.-The Duchess of Edinbure
| is approaching her accouchment.
st. Patrick's Day In Ireland.
LONDON. March 1s-The demonstrations
throughout Ireland yesterday, In honor OF ut.
| ces are reported.
The Great six Days' Walking Match.
LONDON, March IS. - The great pedestrian
lngton, at ] O'Clock this morning.
1t is q six days walk. for prizes amounting To
npwaprd, p, OF ESQ; Among those who started were:
T. p. Weston, whois i'll. did not start
O'Leary Ahead.
LONDON, March 1s,-In the international Pc
destrian contest at Agricultural Hail. O'Leary,
at o'cl ok this afternoon. was ahead of all the
sixty-six and half miles. - ". c5rky. 1IaH Of Lon
don, was second. with sixty-nve miles. and W.
" ith. Of Paisley. third. with sixty-one miles,
OLeary is in excellent condition.
Progress of the Walking Contest.
LONDON. March 1s.--,Laree crowds have Wis
tied Agricultural Hail. at 1slingfon, t,-day to
destrian contest; All O'Clock toolight tie tie dis lis
CONF petitors were as follows: W. Corksy, Of
London 81 miles; Fl. Brown. OF Fuiham. Sc
miles: ". Lewis, Of Ellington. IS miles; James
Vaughan, Of Chester, 80 miles, Daniel O'Leary.
Of United State., 81 niles: George Ide. Of North
Woolwich, and Johnson. 80 miles each.
some fine bursts OF sDet d.. OI.eary, during the
day had kept on trot and maintained the lead
Upon resnming the track he dropned the trot.
and has since kept up steady walk. He was
in fine form and received much encouragement
night is increasing and over 1000 spectators are
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
The Fay of Army Omcers.

WASHINGTON, March 1s. = Representative
Rragg's bill to regulate and limit the pay and
allowance of officers OF the army, fixes the pay
as follows:
General. S12 coo year; Lieutenant General.
5000: Colonel. $500: Lieutenant Colonel, $1,000 !:
Major. $500. The oil provides for the payment
to zach corr missioned officer below the rank of
major, inclnaing chaplalns and others having
similar rank or pay. Of 10 per cent oftheir cur
rent yearly pay, for each term OF five years OF
service. provided tnat the total amount OF each
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19

WAsHIyaToN. March Ex-senator Spencer In
troduced In ths Senate to-day bill providing
that eight hours thnll constitute days work
ployed by The government or by any contractor
for the government, and makes it The duty OF
every government official making a contract to
insist upon q stipulation to tn at effect No re-
duction In wages shall he made ON account Of
the present rules in the vicinity where such
lab prers, workmen or mechanics are employed
ANY lAbOrer shall have the right to sue and re-
cover in .any United States court. any less
amount nf wages any contract or agreement to
the contrary notwithstanding.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
Con drrnatjOns.

WASHINGTON. March 1s.--The following NOM
nations were confirmed in executive session
by the Senate to. day:
A. N. Beard, Collector of Customs at Boston
n. d. Ball Collector Of Customs at Alexaud ia.
Va. !: Ben I Simpson, United ates Marshal for
Kansas Chas. l. @. Candless, Of Pennst lvAnia,
Justice Of the supreme Court OF New Mexico
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19

WASHINGTON. March 1s-The bill introduced
In the Senate to-day BY Senator Eustis pro.
poses to confer power. upon any State exposed
to the intro duction OF epidemic. contagious or
infectious diseases. to establish quarantine
laws or reRulations and to levy a tonnage tax
upon vessels entering It's limits and subject to
such quarantine laws and regulations, OF snff1-
cient amount to maintain and properly exc
puta them
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
The Pursuit of Redmond, the South Caro-
lima Brisand.

WASHINGTON. March 1s.-Commissioner Raum
has received an autograph letter from Gov.
Wade Hampton, proposing his active asststancs
In the efforts now, being, made to capture the
brigand Redmond, and has accepted the offer
with thanks. 1t is probable that the days Of
this South Carolina Rob Roy are numbered,
now that the State and United States forces are
united for his capture.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
The Deficiency RflJ.

WASHINGTON, March 18-The Senate Commit.
tee on Appropriations author lied Senator Win
dom to report the deficiency bill for the Treasury
Department.
The committee amended the House bill by in
creasing the appropriation for temporary
clerks from 5000 to $40 OO0 It also aided an
amendment to provide for 81 clerks In the Sur
geon Generals office, appropriating sl1, ,9o2
therefor
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
Donating Bronze Guns.

WASHINGTON, March 1s-Mr Morse to-day
introduced a bill authorizing the Secretary OF
War to donate to the city Of Boston twenty
12-pounder bronze guns. for the purpose OF or
namentibg the grounds In which stands the
monument in honor of her deceased soldiers
and sailors.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
sNarrafraaff1a,s.. =

WASHINGTON, March IS Tho President sent
to the Senate to- day the following nominations
Geo. e. Bullock. OF Indiana to be United States
Consul at Cologne. and Ada G. Sweet to be Pen
sion Agent at Chicago.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
A Russian Request for Permission to Em.
bark Troops xt n Turkish Port he.
fused-RussIam KelnfOrcementx.

LoNDoN; March 1s;,A dispatch from Con-
mission to embark q portion Of their troops at
Bnyukere. and the Porte has refused to aceede.
The Russians near Boulaci have been further
reinforced,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
Seizures.

WASHINGTON, March 1s.-The following Is a
list of seizures in the fifth district of North
Carolina during the month Of February: Thirty
six Illicit distileries 35 900 gallons beer $50 gal
Ions whisky. one horse and wagon and one
tWo-horse wagon.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
ENGLAND PROTESTS AGAINST THE
FORWARD MOVEMENT OF
THE RUSSIANS.
And Their Advance Upon the BOsphorus
and the Dardanelles.

LONDON. March ia protest of the British
government against the forward movements Of
the Russians and their advance against the
Bosphorus and Dardanelles has been forwarded
to st. Petersburg.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
Proposed Repeal of the bankrupt Law.

WASHINGTON, March 1s.--The bill Introduced
In the Hon Q to-day BY Represa ntative Met
calfe, Of Missouri, repeals the bankrupt acts
and all laws and parts of laws amendatory
thereto concluding with a provision reducing
the fee. and char ges OF commissioners one
half in cases now pending.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
The British Fleet 10 be Kept mt CONSTANT
nOple-Greece and the Conference.

LONDON March 1s.-In the House OF Com
mons this afternoon Sir Stafford Northcote.
ChaEe Eeellor OF the Exchequer, announced that
the existing circumstances justified the govern
ment In keeping the British fleet at CONSTANT.
nople. He said that it was not true that Russia
had refused to admit Greees to the conference.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
he yearly pay OF such grade, as provided by

1t further provides that Mt places where there
are no public quarters commutntion therefor
may pc raid by the pay depal tment to officers
entitled to The same at q rate not exceeding 81
per room per month. The net to take effect and
be in force from ard after June 30, 1875
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
Russia Concentrating an Army ON the
Austrian Frontier.

LONDON, March IA dispatch from Vienna
says it IL rumored that the Russians are con-
cent? ating an army On the Austrian frontier.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19
ROME.
Cardinal Mcrloskey Ranaueted.

ROME. March 18-The Irish order of Fran
ciseans gave a grand banquet to Cardinal Nc
Closkey yesterday. Many no. able persons were
present.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19

Defeat Of the Thessalian Insurgents.
y LONDON. March ia dispatch from Athens
says the Thessalians have been defeated al
Valo.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19

LONDON, March ia dispatch from Vienna
created a demonstration against the terms Of
Deaee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-19

Under the call Of the States number of bills
were introduced and referred, among others
one by Mr.. Marsh nf Pennsylvania, relating to
the promotion OF officers In the army.
BY Mr.. Vance. ..of north Carolina: 70 pay cer-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-07-27
Our Authorized Agents.

Tho following persons are authorized
20 act rs our agents ia receiving sub
scrfptions 10 the ARGUS.
A. NJ. shsfier. TunneltOn; T.. NJ. Dent.
Newburg; @. J. shafler, Austin; J. l..
Loar, Reedsvillet q. o. White, Mason>
town; Jno, J. Cooke, Howesvilles j.
w. Stevenson, Rodamers; Hon. J. IL.
Wilson, Aurora; Benz. +. Wotriug,
Horse Shoe Run II. b. Fogle, Portland;
jacob Smith, Wiley; Solomon Miller,
Valley Point; Henry Albright, Cranes
Vile; ID. IL. Frankhauser, do. VIM.
Mckee, BrSndonville; J. Il. Nicola,
Mill Run Thos. L. Harrison, Painters
Mills; Maj. ID. Stemple, Jr. Aurora DIR.
j, 7. Fuller, Brandonville JOS. Guse
man, Gladesvitle; j. 5. Knots, Rowles-
burg; Isaac p. Martin, Portland; +. a..
Anderson Newburg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-07-27
OUR AURORA LETTER
AURORA, w. Va. July %.
IRA Il.

AURORA, w, Va. July 3d.
Editor Argus:
There's no valid excuse for my Omiss-
ion Of duty for the past several weeks.
only tho excessive hoat, tho tbermome-
ter indicating % degrees in the shade.
We will do better in the future.
Wheat is nearly all housed in this
locality. Tho crops are good ones, al
though few fields suffered some from
the late frost.
A report reached tho ears dig one
too Of uncle Sam, from thesWhetseIl
settlement in Portland district. that the
wheat i'm this locality was unusually
heavy. 70 be convinced Of the fact. no
called to see for himself and, like the
Queen Of Shcba, reports that tho haIfha /
not been told. ON his return he stated
to some Of his credulous neigbbors that
the wheat would bear up under the
weight ola six foot crowbar.
Joe Darter in last weeks issue gave
us to understand that p. NJ. Wotring
and firm desired TO trade of a small
cradle for ono Of larger dimensions, and
int mated that Hampton might give the
particulars. Hampton claims that be
had no finger In the pie, and that 81 Joe
enjoyed the dance he must pay tho I'D
/ der.
| How did 10 happen chat Nancy failed
| TO apprise Joe Of the doiuRs at tho res
/ idenco Of our shoemaker. i'm Aurorai
/ Well, on tho first day Of the Lutheran
/ Conference. which took place or The
/ 18th inst, ten pounds Of responsibility
laid claim to bis hospitality, a boy, the
FIRST brother 10 four or five sisters, ALL
we believe. inside Of three years. TIE
4 customary here or COnfereuce.eceasions
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-07-27

sixteen years the Republican party 10;
which we have long been membcrSl has
had indisputablc control Of our National
Government each incoming administrl-
ton. giving us new promises made only
q be broken, until the condition OF our
country il almost unbearablc and groW-
ing worse and worse C0cA dsV. Che
Democratic party has been guilty OF
many wrongs. Its new promises and
pledges have not been kept because. they
toll us, a Republican Senate defeat every
mctsure introduced ~ them that would
have beOu beneficial To the country ana
brought us prosperity. This may Toe
rue, or IL may be like the Siren song that
has 50 OF lullcd Us To sleep beauuNIl
in theory but uusound in fact. This is
not alone truo OF our National Governs
ment, for the administration orour coun
~ affairs seem rot'en tO the core. \ levy
of htty>fve cents upon the SiO0 for coun~
~ purposes, twenty-five cents for poor.
aud in this district sixty ccnts FOR road
purposes. and I'm addition To this very
high State and school tax sComs To rs a
our com. wheat and other farming pro.
duets will bring scarcely anything In
decd seems dead upon the market. When
our farmers who have turned their Mt
tcntion to cattle raising doom themselves
most fortunate II they cad make both
ends meet. When the universal cry *
"No money!" we tell you, men of Press
ton, we have followed party and elected
weak men to Office until we are wellnigh
ruined. Tho prospects before rs are
most alarming. our people are aroused,
tired of ring and machine men, tired ol
ono set of mon living aud growing tat
from our substance.
The bond question is iniquitous and a
shame upon the agricultural and labor>
ing interests of tho country.
The national banking system Ia dis
grace TO tho money system OF any coun-
try.
The resumption act, rs wolf as tho
whole financial policy OF the Government,
is sapping the very life blood from our
institutions.
And, If our county affairs continue as
they now are, will culu.iuato in tie gou~
oral bankruptcy of the whole county.
We have knocked at the door ot the
party conventions of this cou ~ asking
from them honest, capable man, but they
have turned deaf ear TO our cutroatios.
they have forgotten that the people are
sovereign and will call them To account
for their actions.
We, the Greonhack party of this coun~
ty, now have strength enough To- tClch
politicians and ring men lesson that
they will long remember. and i'm tho
name OF the National Independent Groom
back Party we say lot IL he, and call up
on our friends on this side OF the river,
aud In Valley, Lyon and Reno, us wcll
as those i'm kinBwood, who arc tirod of
ring rule to como out and enroll thom-
selves under the banner OF tho great
Grcenback party and illustrate To- the
world ;hat the mon of Preston county
will be heard above the din and clamor
of packed conventions ard party organs,
and recommend that the Grcenbacll mon
who Are I'm earnest work gallantly. put a
ticket Ga the field that all honest. tru q
mon may rally around and success viii,
bc ours.
GREENBACKERs or PORTLAND Dist.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-07-27

for the near neighbors, who are in a CON-
dition TO entertSin, 60 tako Que or more
preachers nnder their charge dUsiag
their stay with us. Aunt Hannah
thiAkS it was "a reade up job with tho
shociDAks. aad bis smi0le froS, just
to get RID OIkeSPsng iec preachers.
A heavy shower Of rain has cooled
OF the air making it more pleasant Co
harvest.
People here are in the midst Of hay
making.
Some cattle and sheep are changing
hands at reduced figures.
Respectfully yours,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-07-27

TCiitOT Ar0u9
IL has usually been tho custom for
newspaper men 90 publish that which IS
most interesting and beneficial 60 tho
people Of their county, no matter wileth-
Or Vt is i'm strict accordance with the opin
ions advocated by the paper or not. We
would therefore, on behalf Of ourselves
and the people who are truly interested
in the welfare Of our common eountrv,
request the publication of this article not
knowing what may 30 your convictions
upon the Rreenback question:
Very many Of our people, regardless
Of former political Affiliations, arc deter
mined to support an Independent Green,
back policy and in the matter OF gov
orumont 80 far as we arc able, % adopt
the example set by our Grange friends
dispense with politicians. middle men.
and convention packers, aud cake mat
ters into gur own baiSdss For 30 tag'