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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
The Financial Review

NEW York, Nov. 16.-Events Of the week in
financial circles were important chiefly for
the improving tendency of affairs on the
easy and the ruling rates for call loans was 3
Gl4 per cent. Foreign exchanges were firm,
and q fraction higher. On moderate business
government bonds exhibited marked strength,
and prices advanced 1s@H per cent. Gold
low as 100 1-1G. Railway and miscellaneous
speculation was active at intervals, and al
though somewhat irregular, was in the main
higher. At the opening prices declined 40
~ per cent but this was followed by nm ad-
vance Of 1865 per cent, with Western Union,
Lake Shore, Nor orthwestern, st. Paul and coal
stocks the leading features in the upward
movement. Towards the close Western Union
showed reaction of "a per cent from the
011R per cent, but in the final sales there was
Il recovery Of IL per cent in Western Union
and 140Dl per cent in other shares.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Com. Ammen's Views As To Its Feagi-
bilIty.
iChicago Trihnne.1 |

New YORK, Nov. 13.-The ,oaus says 'Rear
Admiral Ammen read a paper before the Geo
graphical Society last night on the Nicaragua
route. The Admiral said no route exists com
parable with that The most important
physical feature is the existence OF Lake
the ocean level. This Is designed to be the
summit level Of the canal. The cost of the
canal will fall short Of 5000. The ques-
tion at issue is can an inter oceanic canal be
constructed with advantage to its construct
ors as we'll as to the advantage Of the COM
merce Of the world Information from the
best sources Indicates that not less than 3,00O,-
900 tons Of British and American shipping
would pass through the canal yearly, and
that the aggregate tonnage Of other CONNER
cial powers would be very great. The saving
Of distance between New York and San Fran
cisco would be 5000 miles. The Admiral ad-
vocated the construction Of the canal on an
international basis"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
The Santa CRUZ EnsurFectTon-Rep0rt of
Gapt. marmnnys nf The Plymouth.

WASHINGTON, Nov, 16-The Secretary Of the
Navy has received a copy of q dispatch from
Capt. Harmony, commanding the United
sted, Santa Cruz, November 1. Capt Har-
mony had not then decided upon any par
ticular day for returning to the United States
The American citizens were anxious for the
Plymouth to remain at Santa Cruz until all
probability Of another outbreak had passed
The Governor had visited the Plymouth hay
ing come over from Christiansted for the pur-
pose. A large number of prisoners, men who
had been engaged in the riots, had been
brought in and confined in the forts. Several
others had been executed already, and on No
vember special court, ordered by the King
Of Denmark, would commence the trial Of
those in prison. Capt. Harmony reports
everybody on board the Plymouth in perfect
health, every precaution having been taken to
that end
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
OLD FRIENDS MEET AGAIN.
A Love Feast mt the white HH0nse-Hayes
and Chandler Friends Once More
baltimore Sun

WASHINGTON, Nov. tl.--There was reg,l-
lar love feast and experience meeting at the
| White House to-day, with embracing OF long
lost brothers. etc. Secretary Evarts Schurz
and Sherman, Assistant Postmaster General
Tyner, Hon. Zach Chandler and Representa-
tives Jorgensen, Of Virginia, and Thompson,
clasped hands with the President and talked
over the fight which eliminated on Tuesday
last. The President was beaming all over
with pleasure Representative Thompson Of
pennsylvania, has not darkened the White
House doors with his presence since the time
when he and Harry White, OF the same
State, shocked the moral sensibilities Of the
President with sundry expressions not suited
| for ears polite because a certain friend of
theirs was notappointed register Of the treas
ury. Mr.. Jorgensen, OF Virginia., like other
| Southern Republicans, has not heretofore
been much Of visitor at the White House.
AS for the Hon. Zach Chandler, he has indig-
nantly refused to go near the President or
have anything to do with him since Nichols
| and Ham DtOn were recognized as the Gov
ernors Of Louisiana and South Carolina But
| all these gentlemen are SO happy that they
are willing to let bygOnes be bygOnes, and the
| Hon. Zach was even SO condescendlng as to
nod to Carl SChurz, who he has been in the
habit. OF characteriztng as "that Dutch
man. He went out to Michigan with
the ayowed purpose Of sending solid
Republican delegation to Washington and
succeeded although common rumor, which he
does not deny, has 1t that it cost him many q
ducat The old veteran to-day recalled with
pleasure his memorable dispatch: "Hayes
has 1876 votes. and is elected" He told the
President that the Republican party is strong
er than ever. He thinks that either Grant or
Blaine can lead them to victory in 1880. He
was in such agood humor that he came near
inviting the President to take q bottle Of
Mumm's extra dry, but reco(lecting himself
in time he changed the invitation to G. bottle
of Appollinaris water. Mr.. Jorgensen said he
had q very exciting and laborious contest in
fiitfr rint
said had helped him g. great deal, many Dem
ocrats voting for him for this reason. He also
nstanced the fact that the colored people
thought the Republican party in the North
had deserted them. This meeting at the
White House to-day Of prominent Republic
ans who have heretofore been at variance with
the administration was significant, particular
ly In the case Of Mr.. Chandler.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
Prominent Politicians connected with
the Chicago Cuatom-Mnm Franha

CHICAGO, Nov. 1G.-The United States,
grand jury now In session have had under
consideration bills against nearly all the gov
ernment officials who have been In any way
connected with the construction OF the Chi
cago Custom House. Among them are ex-
Sec1etarys Of the Treasury Richardson, Bris-
tow and Morrill,, Secretary Sherman, Super
visng Architect Mullett, Potter and Hill, Stl-
perintendents of Construction Lankin,
Holmes, Hanneford and Burling, Contractor
Miller, Assistants Mills and Reed, Stone Con-
tractor Montrep and others. It is said true
bills will be returned against them. Others
escaping only by the three years statute Of
limitation,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
Report of the Supervising Architect.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The report Of the
Supervising Architect Of the Treasury, just
submitted to the Secretary, shows balances
in the treasury on the thirtieth of September
last to the credit Of public works, custom
houses and postoffices at the following named
ponts: Albany, n. y 55,524; Austin, Tex,
S116,053; Cincinnati, $500, 993; Covington, KY,
$85, ,364: Chicago, $439,93 Evansville, Ind,
s37 AS; Grand Rapids Mich, $51 1877; Harris
burg, S88,0o9; Kansas City, 100000; Little
Rock, $39,o63; Nashville, $4,000; Memphis,
S90,l29; Lincoln, Neb:, s13,286; Jersey City,
New Orleans, $3.50 ,257; PhiiadeIphia, s197 7'984
st: Louis, S285 ,999; Trenton, N. j., S89l3; To-
peks, Kan. S39,625; Utica N. Y, S69,846, In
concluding his report the Supervising Archi-
tect said: 81 desire to call attention TO the
difficulty OF supervising the construction OF
public buildings at a. distance, this Office
being compelled TO rely upon the capabiity
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
The Government Purchasing Bullion
from First Hauds-LaTge Treasury
Operations In EplOrafFse.

WAsH1EGToN, Nov. 16.-The Treasury De-
partment has com menced the purchase OF
silver bullion at Denver, Col, for greenbacks.
dealing directly with the Treasury Depart
ment instead Of through brokers. It also re-
bounds to the benefit Of the department, be-
cause the bullion is purchased cheaper there
than it could be in the East, and shipped
transportation and brokerage which would
be added to the regular price OF the bullion il
bought IN New York. The purchases at Dem
yer have been very successful, $4,000 worth
Of bullion having been bought since the
thirteenth instant. 1t is thought that the
whole bullion trade of Colorado will fall into
the hands Of the Department. and good por-
tiOn of the Black Hills trade.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
rhe Pennsylvania Zeal combination
MEETING ro secure Hts Continuance

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16.-This morning a
committee Of three, consisting Of Messrs
Robinson, Dodson and Swayer, appointed at
the general meeting of the Letigh Valley
coal operators, held recently at Bethlehem, to
consider the question Of continuing the coal
combination after January /, had confer
ence with President Gowen, Of The Reading
Railroad, and Thos. Dickson, representing
other interests. Great interest is manifested
by coal mon generally, and although the pro-
ceedings were conducted in secret, yet there
seemed to be an impression that the combna-
tion would be continued, the project having
been received favorably al an informal meet
ing at the Continental Hotel last evening
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17

The total vote cast in Delaware for Gov
ernor at the recent election amounted to
1853, against n 070 two years ago, and %. .749
in 1874. Mr.. Hall, the Democratic candidate,
5GTeenback badge received 2835 and do" twen7 enc
ty-nine other gentlemen we're honored with
the ballots Of liz citizens, in punches of from
up to 30 each. The Republican vote, which
was 10, ,69t two years ago and II ,259 in 1874,
disappeared from view altogether, except so
far ns small part may be contained In that
cast for the Greenback candidate. The next
Legislature Of Delaware, which will meet in
January, will be unanimously Democratic.
There is no United States Senator TO eject.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
Reception of Virginia Cadets by the Pres
Afaent.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-This afternoon the
President and Gen. Sherman, in front Of the
Executive mansion, reviewed detachment of
cadets from the Bethel Military Institute.
Virginia. Afterwards the cadets were ac-
corded reception in the East Room. Major
Smith, principal OF the school, addressed the
President, thanking him for this courtesy.
In the course of his remarks Major Smith
to the States of the South their full rights
under the constitution. In reply the Pres
ident said: 81 am glad to meet you, sir, and
these young gentlemen. The words you have
spoken Indicate what should be borne In the
mind Of every good citizen-that the only
method of securing peace and prosperity is
by obediedee to the laws and constitution of
the land,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
STEWARDS REMAINS.
TRse discovery Of tire R0bbers-W0w the
Theft was ACc0lnpRiehed--Wh where
the RndV WnA Carried,

the Body was Carried.
NEW YORK. Nov 1G.-The Times says two
of the ghouls who robbed the Stewart vault
have been arrested and the whole gang Ia
said to be In the power Of the police. When
the arrests made were given out, they were
reported to be Manhattan Bank burglars
The police have the gang SO completely In
their power that there is no chance Of any OF
them running away. Tho police know exact
iy the minute the robbers entered the grave
yard, when thoy left and where they went
They went in ut 3 II O'Clock precisely, and
had the body outside the fence inside OF one
merly an attache of the Wehawken Cemetery
and but recently resided Mt ThIrtIeth street
and Second Avenue, did the principal work.
He fed to the South on the morn
ing after the robbery. but Is
w under tho shadow of experienced detcc-
:, and he can be arrested at any moment.
9tnrps was doubled up inside the vault
tratst inside n canvass bag The hend
SuCwere together near the mouth OF the
tht was carried out head upward, and at
ntb delivered to other men in wagon,
drove directly to Wehawken to a notori-
-- g fence kept by man named Murphy.
urphy'e place has ostensibIy been drink
saloon, but its other character has been
Iown by the police for many years.
lurphy having accumulated considerable
'>noney wields considerable power, and local
suicials have been chary Of arreaiing him.
Not long ago two bodies were found near his
place, which borders the river near tho Forty
second street ferry landing. One of them bore
marks of being murdered, but nothing came
of the investigation.
1t Is supposed the remains OF Stewart were
concealed for d time. They have since been
removed, but the authorities refuse to say
where.
Detective Fields, OF the district attorneys
office, Is credited with having told a reporter
that there have been four arrested In the
Stewart case, but only two could be authenti-
Gated; that q complete sweep had not been
made Us WAS anticipated, because Of continued
incom pleteness of proof against some Of the
guilty parties.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
The Sugar Ahulserations-neat From
yellow Fever.

NEW YORK. Nov. 1G.-Government officers
arc continuing Investigations into aduIera-
tions in refined sugar. They decline to make
known the result OF their analysis at present.
preferring not to mention the names of sus-
pected reflners until proofs of fraud are firmly
established. Collector Merritt thinks it the
duty Of the Board Of Health tn protect consul
mers of sugar from the evil effects Of poison
Gus adulteration.
Benz. WooIley, of Norfolk, Va, who visited
Long Branch to attend the funeral of his
brother, died Thursday of what is supposed
to be yellow fever. His son died Of that dis
ease In Norfolk yesterday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
4 Ruaget of Personals from New Work.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1G-Wm. Perkins, the
English champion walker who has covered
eight miles In one hour and mile In 6 ;O2A
minutes, Is expected to arrive to-day. He
will be matched to walk anybody In America
from one to fifty miles.
Prof. Bauer. q noted wrestler. arrived in
this city from Boston and Is anxious to wres-
tie III McLaughlln, Mcmahon or Owens, for $500
side.
Bait Mullins, English light weight cham
pion pugilist, is coming to this country.
A London letter says Lord Falmouth's
he won St75 900.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
The Greenbackers I'm the House.
IRaItimOre SUM-

In tabuating the political complexion Of
the next House the Greenbackers are inva-
rlably put in column to themselves, and In
this way there is an apparent reduction In
tions only it is safe to put down the Green
hackers in the Democratic column, if 1t be
promised that they will stand by the pledges
on which they We're elected. A hard money
Democratic politician from Maine, just here,
says that the Greenbackers elected from that
State (Messrs NJ urch and Ladd) were always
Democrats, are Democrats now, and certain
to go into the Democratic caucus.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
Reported Combination to Form New
TELEGRAPH EOHmnamy.

New YORK, Nov. tG-The American Er-
change newspaper to-day says: A project is
on foot by jay Could and other prominent
capitalists to build telegraph company In
the leading railroads, except the New York
Central, will be Interested. The capital is to
be s1o00oo00, and lines will be built and in
operation to all parts OF the country in twelve
months. Among telegraph officials the
scheme Is considered stock -jobblng move
ment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
SPORTING NOTES.
'The Philadelphia Races.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1G-The programme
for the races to-day was changed, and only
and q half dash, and was won by Deadhead
Sasser second, Helmsman third. Time 2:4799
The second race, mile heats, hurdle race, was
won by Deadhead in the first heat the others
being distanced.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
A Pedestrian AbandOns the Track, Dls-
Eaeartemed by a NElsmeasMreaMent.

BhIDoEPohT, Conn, Nov ,1G,,Pedestrian
six days, has given up the task. He walked
543 miles as the hall was first measured, but
So he only walked 484 miles, and actually
gave it up disheartened. He lost good deal
Of time In the first Of the walk owing to the
measurement.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Nov. II, q. m.-For the
East Gulf States, partly cloudy weather, rain
areas, variable winds: stationary or lower
higher pressure. For the West
Gulf States, partly cloudy weather. rain areas,
warm southeasterly winds, generally shifting
TO colder northerly; higher pressure.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17

BROOKLYN, Nov. 1G.-Frank M. Taylor,
paying teller in the New York City Bank, Of
which his uncle is president, while supposed
temporarily aberrated, jumped from the sec
ond story window of the health lift establish
ment of this city and Is probably fatally in
jured EssEsa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
Suppression of the Native Outbreak.

PARIS, Nov 16.-Advices from New Gale
donia state that ever since the outbreak Of
Che natives last summer and the temporary
suppression OF the revolt, hostile tribes have
shown disposition to renew the conflict. It
was decided by the French government to
pursue most vigorous measures for their sub
iugatlon, and after due preparations an ad-
vance In force was made against them. The
result was o decisive engagement in which
the natives, after suffering heavy loss, were
completely defeated. 1t is now thought the
attempt at insurrection will not be renewed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
Chicago Also Wants Cheap Fare.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1G.-General passenger
agents OF railways centreing in this city have
sent q telegram to agents ct Cincinnati, St
Louis and Kansas City, stating that unless
cutting In rates is Immediately stopped re-
duction in the rate from Chicago will become
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
a HReaflRy Same nf Cards.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Nov. 16.-Alex Hamilton
a traveEer of Cincinnati, was fatally shot yes
terday during quarrel over game of cards
with Jas. j. Beach, q laborer from New Jer-
sey: It is claimed that the shooting was an
accident
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
A succeasfa,l Exnnsltinrs

CHICAGO, Nov. 1G.-The managers OF the
Inter State Exposition in this city nave cash
balance OF $4,000 on the years operations, and
have declared dividend Of per cent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17

VENEER 781NaEs

and integrity of the superintendent in charge
These superintendents, as a rule. have rem
dered efficient service. To them as we'll as
also to the employees Of this office, / have to
express my thanks for their valuable CO
operatiOn"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
NEW BRUNSWICK.
The Bead and wounded Of tFae New Bruins"
wick Railroad Accident.

ST JOHNS, Nov 16.-Latest reports from
the scene Of the railway accident say that
Phillips and Turner are dead, rs reported ALI
the wounded that are able to be removed are
being taken to their homes. The number Of
wounded s sixteen. The wounds were prln-
cipally cut scalps and internal injuries.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17

AOrne mt Observation-Disclosures Of the
Corporation.

New YoRK, Nov 1f.--A Londonderry dis
patch says the Sarmatlan was detained all
day yesterday at Neville, owing to unfavor-
able weather. Yesterday afternoon deputa-
tiOn from Londonderry, consisting OF the
Mayor and officers of the corporation, waited
upon the new Canadian Governor General and
wife, and presented an address expressing, the
good wishes of the people OF Ireland for their
safe voyage. Lord Lorne, replying, acknowl-
edged the value of Irish Immigration to
Canada.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
Tall to the Southern DOG.
indianapolis Jonrnat.I

Indianapolis JO1FnafI
The Indiana Democracy aresnot on,iy Der
fectly willing to be counted as the till to the
Southern dog, but rather glory Ia it, All they
want Is O. connection. and tail-hoId is as good
ss any, - 80
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17

BLOOMINGTON, Ill, Nov. 16. - Michael
pieces last night beneath the wheels of
freight train which he was attempting to
board at this place. He leaves wife and
al hf ohi1dren
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
WASHINGTON.
Gail For the Rcdemptson of Rnnha.

| WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-Secretary Sher-
| man to-day issued a call for the redemption
| Of 500 bonds, consols OF 1865
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17

One OF the saddest and most vexatious
trials that come to II girl when she marries is
that she has to discharge her mother ana de-
pend upon hired girl.-(BurIington Hawk
eye,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17

NEW YORK, Nov 16.-At II 80 p. m, car
riage with detectives left police headquarters
to bring the body of A. L, Stewart to place
nf safety
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
GRIMES AND CASUALTIES
AnatH,er INSTANCE Of Body snatchlng.

E1a1N, Ill, Nov. 16.-The body of a woman,
aged fOrty-one, who had been buried on Sep
tember so, was robbed last night from the
graveyard at this place.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
The Silver bill.
baltimore SUM-

WAsHINGToN, Nov. 13.-It Is understood
will be brought forward In both houses to re-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
TURK EN-,
the Question 0f Reforms I'm Eastern
ROWsneaEa.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 1G-A commission
has been appointed by the Porte to secure re-
forms In Eastern Roumella. The projected
loan will be for 5000, 600 Turkish and be
guaranteed by the Cyprus revenues.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
NEW CALEDONIA.
Nhe French Troops Defeat the Native
Insurgents.

81 PARIS, Nov. 16.-Advices from New Caledo-
MIA state that the French troops attacked and
Hefeated the insurgent natives, the latter sus-
Staining heavy loss.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17

gtroyed the Western Hotel, Stark County Ea,-
terprise and several stores and buildings The
contents were mostly saved. Loss, $4,000;
no Insurance.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
E,arge Fire ar Knox, Ind.

KNOX, Ind, Nov. 16.-A fire yesterday de-