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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
THE TELEMACHON.
What Hs Said of Its Power by Prof. w
slemens, of the Royal society
nf Great BrttnIn,

slemens, of the Royal society
of Great Britain.
New YORK, Sept, 10.-Morning papers de-
machon, now being experimental upon by
VIM. Wallace, and say by means OF it power
may be obtained from places where river
power or tidal power Is abundant, or may be
generated where fuel is as cheap as at
the coal mines, and by means of an ordinary
cable be transmitted hundreds of miles.
The cable may be tapped at any point and
power used therefrom. Some notion Of the
stupendous results that may follow, should
the telemachon prove completely successful,
Is given in the opinion of Prof. W. Siemens, OF
the Royal Society OF Great Britain, who re-
Gently visited this country. In recent ad-
dress in Glasgow he said that in England q
means Of transmitting power by electricity
must soon be the important problem OF the
day. What are the English people to do when
their coal exhausted?
Of America and her great water courses ne
said the amount Of water falling over the
falls is equal to 100 900 900 tons an hour, fall
ing $50 feet The amount of coal required an
nuially to raise such weight up to the point
from which it fell, which Is O. measure OF the
amount of power yielded by that water in
falling, would require the consumption Eof
amount now consumed by the entire world.
Now so per cent Of the power used to drive
the first dinamO-electric machine may be re-
covered from the second, and hence II the
whole power Of Niagara could be utilized, it
could be distributed over the United States so
as to give from that waterfall alone power
equal to the present entire mechanical force
OF the world, estimating that One-half OF the
coal used is solely for mechanical purposes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11

Collector Smith was yesterday busily en-
gagged with the Orleans Central Relief Com
mittee. Business in his office was dull.
Acting on the suggestion Of the Cotton Ex-
change he sent off the following telegraphic
request for information:
New ORLEANS, September 8, 1873.
Collector Of Customs, San Francisco CAL:
Please telegraph me amount American cot
ton received and exported since August 81,
1877, to first instant, from your port.
GEO. l.. SMITH, Collector.
The reply read:
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, September 8, 1873.
Collector of Customs. New Orleans:
No American cotton reported or received
during period named.
THos. B. SHANNON, Collector.
The following was also sent:
NEW ORLEANS, September TO- 1878.
Secretary of Treasury. Washington. D. O.:
Steamship United States, at this port, from
tined on manifest for Brazos and Galveston
Masters protest states quarantine authori-
ties refused the vessel to land the goods at
those places. He requests you to grant per-
mission to land the goods at this port
GEORGE L. SMITH, Collector.
The only news in the
POSTOFFICE
was the announcement that the postmaster
of Yazoo City had given notification that from
date no second or third class mail would be
received.
Owing to semi-official report that tht
stage line had been stopped no mail was sent
to Red river yesterday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
A cow METTEE.

A committee OF colored men, composed Of
Messrs. Lewis, Antoine and Rev. Mr.. Gould,
representing the Charitable Colored Associa-
tion, yesterday called on the officers of the
Peabody, Howard and Young Mems Christian
Associations for the purpose OF inquiring into
the manner in which acquisitions for rations
were drawn and whether or not there was any
discrimination on account of color.
The committee was informed, and as re-
suit of subsequent delberation expressed
themselves satisfied that no Discrimination
was made; that, without regard to color,
nationality or religion, acquisitions were
given to the needy, and were on presentation
duly honored.
The committee was informed by the Pea
bodys that, although it was found necessary
for the purpose Of preventing fraud to confine
to a limited number of, and them the most
prominent relief associations the right
to issue acquisitions, applications, ap:
proved by some responsible party, presented
to the association, would receive prompt at
tentiOn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
REV. FAITH EEg LAMY.

We are pleased to publish the following
telegram, which has been handed to ua bys
Rev. B. 4. Neithart, rector OF st. Alphonsus
Church, giving news from Rev. Father
Lamy:
HOLLY SPRINGS, September TO- IL 40 p. m.
To Rev. B. A. Neithart. Rector st. Alphonsus
Church, New Orleans:
After leaving you last Saturday evening,
arrived at Canton on Sunday morning, found
day morning. After attending all the Gath
oic sick and dying at Canton | started for
Holly Springs, arrived here this rTuesdays
morning, and was grandly received by all
given the last sacraments to Father Obertis
who Is here very low. / am quite we'll.
Please to notify the Vicar General at New
Orleans and at Natchez that am here.
FATHER LAMY, G.. SS. r.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
THE ARMY RATIONS.
REGULATIONS REGARDING REaaUHsH"
TEONg-THE NUMBER YESTERDAY.

The Orleans Relief Committee has decided
to honor no requisition for rations unless it
is accompanied by the original application or
the certificate Of q doctor. The committee
further requires q statement OF the number
in the family, the number sick and the gen.
eral condition of the family soliciting relief.
The following bearing on the matter Is
OFFICIAL:
Hereafter, when applications for rations
are made to the proper officers OF the various
benevolent and charitable associations OF the
| city of New Orleans, it shall be the duty OF
| said officers to carefully examine the condi-
| ton OF all applicants and attach q report OF
such examination to each reuuisitiOn for ra-
| tions, otherwise the same will not be honored
by the committee.
! acquisitions for rations to the number
specified were yesterday received from the
| following named association:
| Mutual Benevolent Relief Association 115,
Grand Army Of the Republic 270, Firemens s
Charitable Association So. St. Johns Con-
| ference 20, American Union Club Is, Army OF
| Tennessee Is, Asylum Of Providence 85, Young
Mems Christian Association 870 Pike Bene-
VIOLENT Association 100, Touro Intirmary and
Hebrew Benevolent Association G5, Heart OF
| Hearts 85, Hartford Benevolent Association
IS, Algiers Benevolent Association $40.
! All Of the above requisitions were honored
with the exception of those from Algiers,
which were held for investigation.
| In addition, the committee on personal
requisitions OF members issued 975 ration5.
| The committee acknowledges the tender ol
vehicles and services by the following named
j. B. Solari, E. P. Sala, CLARK & Meader; b.
Offner, D. Lopez, George McCloskey, Charles
Lacoume and r. M. Wescott The Chicago
provisions have not yet arrived, and
the committee yesterday ran out of meat
Messrs. J. r. Kent & Go. again nobly came tt
| their relief with q loan OF casks OF shoul
| herS and casks OF sides. This is the SGCOnC
loan by Messrs. Kent j. Co.-the first being
| Is barrels of flour.
The Chicago provisions are expected to
day, and will in all probability arrive.
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that what was needed and what would epre~
ferred was blankets, sheets and mattresses.
It turns out that DR.. Cullen, who has been
attending the patients of the committee, and
who was reported sick with the fever, was
only Frustrated by overwork. He will be able
to return to his duties to-day.
Drs. VIM. Carson, s. X. Chambers and VIM.
Ell. Hire have volunteered their services. In
times past DR.. Carson ranked among the first
physicians of this city, but many years ago
he retired from the practice of his professfons
and since then has been living quiet life.
The doctor is getting we'll on in years, but he
is not yet too old to neglect the call of duty
His services have been gladly and thankfully
accepted.
The Homeopathic Association have also
volunteered the services of physicians who
are members Of it.
The official report at the close Of the days
proceedings yesterday was: New cases, 141 I,
deaths, s; total cases to date 1866.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
a Rerenyef slnfaaing Hhealer.

"Ish ter scheneral around?" asked an ex-
cited Teuton, as the United States troops
passed through siatku last week In pursuit
OF the fleeing BannOcks.
"Well, my man." said Howard, reigning In
his horse, ''what is t?"
''I am q room man, sheneral. Dem cursted
radeskins dey murder my poy Shacob apout
five miles from here, und shteal q dozen pairs
Of pants he vos peddlin'; new pants, right
out Of my shtore."
"Sorry for your loss, my man, but haven't
time to talk about it now. II we catch up
with these demons we'll stop their devil
tries.'
eyes, / know, sheneral," eagerly whispered
the bereaved ready-made clothing merchant,
hanging desperately to the officers stirrup;
dots all right; but ven you come up NIT
dose Indians vot got dose new pants on, for
himmeps sake, sheneral, If you blease tole de
soldiers to shoot high"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11

CINCINNATI, Sept Notwithstanding the
large crowd attracted by the State Fair, the
Democratic mass did not pour out to an
alarming extent tonight to listen to Hon.
Converse, this being the first appearance Of
Mr. Pendleton during the campaign.
Less than two thousand persons were In
attendance to listen to Mr.. Pendeton, though
the night was warm and most suspicious
for large gathering. Mr.. Pendleton spoke
with great earnestness, but it soon became
evident that the enthusiasm expected in
response to his greenback argument did not
receive the approval expected. Probably less
than 1900 persons listened to bis speech to the
end. At the conclusion of Mr. PendletOn's s
speech and a few slzyrockets, Gen. Rice pro-
ceeded to address the meeting at some length.
Mr.. Stephen A, May, of New York, also de-
liYered short speech.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
Chicago and the President.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1O.-The people of Chicago
will have more time to devote to the President
and party on their return than when they
were here before. The party will arrive at
Lake Forest Thursday evening. The city
council of Lake Forest have taken proper ac-
tion for fine reception of the President and
party. There will be music by the band, can
non firing, etc. Thursday night will be spent
at the residence OF Hon. VIM. Fl. Smith, col
lector of this port. At 9:15 a. m. Friday the
party will leave for Chicago. The day will be
spent here, the President being the guest of
the Chicago Club, and will visit the Exchange
at D. M He will dine at the club house, and
at D. m. the party will leave for Ohio.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
MISCELLANEOUS.
Movements of the Presidential Large
Crowd welcome Him at Madison,

Wts.-C0ngPessiOnal NOmFnatiOas.
MADISON, Sept. 1O.-The President and
party arrived here at 10 O'Clock this morning
by special train from Portage, Wis, and was
welcomed by o crowd of over 10000 persons at
the depot, while all along the line OF pro-
cession was lined with spectators.
The procession was nearly three-fourths Of
q mile long. The city was profusely decor
ated.
Gov W. E. Smith and Mayor Smith made
welcoming addresses and we're responded to
Attorney General. The party visited the
various departments of the Capitol this even
ing, after which they proceeded to the Fair
Grounds, where the President delivered a
long speech, most Of which was in relation to
financial matters. Tomorrow forenoon will
be devoted to excursions by carriage and
steamer. The party will leave for Milwaukee
tome orroW at 2o'clock. Tonight Gov. Smith
tenders reception to the President in the
Assembly Chamber.
L. B. Casswell, of Fort Atkinson, was
nominated for Congress by the Second Con
gressional District convention held here to-
day on the first formal ballot.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
Another Vfctim 40 the John "A. Porter
Fever-The Boat Removed to the
YlrSfnia shore.

GA1nTroLIs, Sept. lO.-Wellington Blazer
son of John j. Blazer, passed away this even
fever. His wife is also down. Owing to a
number of cases of some kind of malignant
fever that kills, the board of health was in
structed to-day to urge the owners Of the
be responsible for her safety. The cases exist
almost in the immediate vicinity of where the
boat has lain since her arrival here until the
other day, when she was towed to the Nir-
ginia shore, and all are believed to be exposed
breath,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
General Fremont On Grant and Hayes.
[fnterview in the Chicago Inter- Oceanl

I am not in politics lately. The next
election is a very Important one, and could
claimed that the Hayes administration has
| weakened the party. Now think President
Hayes means we'll The trouble is the people
are not acquainted with him. II they were,
Gen. Grant, he was known personally to
perhaps half q million Of soldiers. have
always found that officers and men who have
served together are always attached to each
other. Give a man 100000 friends in this
country and you see what strength he may
WELD Il he wishes to take advantage Of it.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
Hanlon and Courtney to Row for the
Championship.

MONTREAL, Sept. 10.-At noon to-day repre-
sentatives of the Lachine Rowing Club and
the citizens committee met Mr.. John
Manghen, secretary of the Hanlon Club, who
provides distinctly that the race shall be for
the championship. and that no race shall be
rowed between Hanlon and Courtney prior
to the contest at Lachine.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11

PORTLAND. Sept. 1O.-Returns from about
$50 towns show q vote for Conner OF $4,000,
for Smith, Greenback, of $4,000, and for Gar
celson, Democrat, of 10000. Indications are
a falling off in the Republican vote from last
year of about 10000.
Very few additional election returns re-
ceived. Returns to-day do not change the
situation as indicated in these dispatches last
night
Greenback, is elected to Congress from the
fourth district by majority of 5000 votes
over L. Powers, the Republican candidate.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
Z. M. G.. A,

The relief committee OF the Young Mems
Christian Association yesterday received the
following dispatch:
CHICAGO, September 9, 1873.
VIM. T. Harde President Y. ID. G. A.. New Or
leans:
Raymond's letter Of the fifth received We
sent him 1896 Saturday. Can you use clothes
of any kind for the patients? Our churches
W. T. HEMINGWAY,
General Secretary Y. NJ. G. A.
! The officers of the committee responded
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
(Cincinnati Commercial. Rep,

[Cincinnati Commercial. Rep.l
Hester Clymer, Of Pennsylvania, who
hOisted Belknap out Of Grants Cabinet, has
accepting the nomination be counseled kind
ness and peace, which will surely bring con-
tentment and prosperity hereafter. In ex-
posing the rascaity of Belknap, despite the
warmest personal friendship, he demon
strated his determination to do his duty. He
is undoubtedly the best man the Democrats
could find in his district
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11

The climate Of India is generally considered
the missionaries who go to that country do it
at the peril of health and even Of life. But
the Rev DR.. Cald WE'LL the present Bishop OF
Madras, has been in India nearly fifty years,
He was almost an invalid when he went there,
but is now strong and robust.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11

physician there says the cases are malarial
fever. DR.. Rauck, president of the Illinois
State board of health, expresses it as his
opinion that there is not the least danger OF
yellow fever reaching Chicago. The health
authorities Of the city are of the same opinion,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
CRESCENT LODGE K. OF z,

Sunday evening Crescent Lodge No. 8,
Knights of Pythias, recently organized In
Gretna, installed the following officers to
serve during the ensuing term:
Jno. ). Pujol, Chancellor Commander; J. H.
Prelate; Geo. Holt M of E.; r. N. Chestnut,
M. of F.. A. A. Pujol, Keeper r. and S.. Jno.
Morrison, M. at A.; Henry Hines, J. G.;
Francisco MaTreriO O. G.; 2. A. Held, 2. G.. ,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
ST, GEORGE ASSOCIATION.

This association yesterday furnished ra~
tions to about 100 persons and fed 100 more.
There were five deaths among the sick Of the
st. Georges.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
Why It Will he Dlslikeds

The common council Of San Antonio, Texas
is getting itself very much disliked. At o
mass meeting of it's citizens, 1t was resolved
that the aldermen had lost the respect and
confidence Of the people, because they had
appointed as superintendent OF public schools
boor, drunkard, libertine and an igno-
ramus. It is thought In Texas that these
things disqualify a man for the superintend-
auce of educators.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
NEW ORLEANS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER IL,

and largely so. If Republicans cannot hold
their own in States like Vermont and Maine
it Is held that in more doubtful States they
must expect to suffer serious losses. The
same special says advices here from Massa-
chusetts are to the effect that dsaffection,
which has SO long existed against the Re-
publican administration in that State will, in
all human probability, return B. f. Butler as
Governor Of that State There may be new
developments Of anti-Butler feeling, but un-
less there is it is considered that Butler has
an easy race to win.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
SPORTING NEWS.
The HEInnfra Races.

EbM1RA, Sept. 10.-At the ra@,s here to-day
there was q good attendance The weather
was fine and the track in good order.
The first race, for three-minute class, had
five starters and was won by Taylor, taking
the first second and fifth heats, Aaron Slade
winning the third and Queen OF Fairies the
fourth. Time-2 :sS, 24D, 2:41H, 2:37, :39.
The 2 80 race had nine starters and was
won by Champion, taking the second, third
and fourth heats, and Nellie Rose winning
the first. Time-2 1874, 2 80, 2 :32, :33.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
Sad story-rhe Last of His Family.

JERSEY CITY, Sept. 1o.-While making his
rounds Sunday evening, Sergeant Carroll was
confronted by a young man who asked to be
arrested The sergeant took him to the sta
tionhouse and locked him UP upon the charge
of vagrancy The man gave his name as
Charles Stillman. To q reporter he said yes
terday that his home was i'm Memphis, Tenn,
and that he was In that city when the yellow
the time, and lived with his parents on Fifth,
near Poplar street. When the people OF
the city fled to avoid contagon his family
were among those who were too poor to get
away. His mother became dizzy one day,
and began vomiting. She died a day later.
Then one of his brothers was attacked, end
as no doctors could be had, he died. His
father died next, and then his brother Will
liam. He alone Of the family, remained. He
worked his passage on O. vessel as far as Phil
adelphia, where he was quarantined for four
teen days. AS soon as he was released he
continued his journey north on foot. When
Sergeant Carroll found him he was penniless
and hungry. The poor fellow will be taken
care OF tenn porariy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11

American Institute Fair-GOad Reaches
its Lowest Point Since the WaF-Snb"
scrptIOns to the southern RELIEF
Fund-What is Thought of the Maine
Election.
New YORK, Sept 10.-The American Insti.
to keep the exhibition open until the latter
part OF November.
This morning gold declined to 100H, the
lowest point since premium days.
Total subscription to Chamber OF Com
merce Southern relief fund amounts to ST.
178 Is; other subscriptions throughout the
CITY swell this amount to over $17500o.
The Graphic's Washington special says the
news from Maine, in the judgment OF poll
ticians here, settles the question that the new
House of Representatives will be Democratic
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11

Pope Leo XIII has solicited the mediation
of the Duke of Forfolk and Of Lord Denbigh
to ask of the British government protection
for the missionaries who will at once be sent
to promote religion and education on the
Island of Cyprus. By reason of poverty and
lack of a decent government, the Roman
Catholic population on the island has been in
a sad condition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
Providence Races.

2:29 race Of yesterday was trotted out at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon. All pools were de-
clared off on account of so much buying and
selling of the race Penelope won the heat and
race easily by two lengths. Time, :28.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
Butler's Friends DIsapp0ineed-Tobsn IRE -
Karlnyeal.

New YORK, Sept. to,-The Posts Boston
special says Butler only secured one-third OF
the delegates elected at the Democratic ca1l-
Gus In this city last evening, but half of them
will probably vote for him. The Butler men
are disappointed at not securing more;
United States Marshal Payne to-day re-
partment OF Justice at Washington, that the
President had ordered a reprieVe in the case
of Michael Tobin until the twenty y-tifth OF
next mouth. Tobin was sentenced to be
hanged on the twentieth instant for the mur-
der OF a comrade named Alvens, at West
Point. OF, account Of jealousy,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
sE'bae Chm bPfa.

SOUTHWEST HARBoR, Me-, Sept. 1oe-After
tedious soiourn in this land-Iocked, rock
bound harbor for over five months the Ger
man Russian steamer Cimbria hotsted her
anchor and sailed away with all the Russian
It is understood here that the steamer pro-
eeeds to Philadelphia direct for the purpose
of putting a complete crew Of officers and
sailors on board the new Russian cruiser
EurOpe, now ready for sea at that port,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
The Inventive American.
TInndon Times}

It may almost certainly be predicated OF
any modern mechanical congress that the
Americans will carry off the palm for novel
and ingeniOusapp pplication OF forceto practical
purposes, the substitution of mechanism for
hand labor Ia new and curious contrivanceg,
which to the amateur in such matters sur
prise as much by the new ways In which old
problems are attacked as by the fine way In
which the work is done.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11

A"staff commander was inspecting an Eng
lish yeomanry regiment on outpost duty
"What are you doing here, my mani? he
asked a vidette. "Mackin' DANCED fule q
myself, sir" "How so?" "Why, [ shoulc
be at hoam carryin' hay His heart was moi
in that parade.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-11
A Serene senator.
m. Y. Tribune.i

The alarming mortality among Democratic
presidential Candidates does not worry Sem
ator David Davis bit. Hendricks, Thurman
and Tilden out Of the way, there may be q
chance for the only original third party Of
the Senate to roll to the front after all.