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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09

The Patriarch of the Louisiana Returning
board Promises to sue n Philadelphia
journal for Libel.

[Chicago Times.I
PHILADELPHIA, April Am extraordinary
but characteristic document came In tonight
mails from New Orleans, on scrap OF paper
that seems to have been torn from tho regis
ter OF the Parish Prison, in which the signer
of the note Is now O boarder:
New ORLEANS, March 20, 1878.
Editor Philadelphia Times Newspaper. Phila-
delphia, Pa:
Before instituting suit against you for de-
famaton, | send my reply to your scurrilous
j. MADISON WELLS.
The accompanying "reply," which is clipped
point, although somewhat objectionable in
grammar and photography. It is in these
words:
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. II, 1s7s-7o The pub
Hc: The reports going the rounds OF the news
plice In disreputable mule transaction
comes from the fruitful imagination of the
brains OF the progeny OF harlot, and 1t
would seem that those engaged In their re-
production are but worthy scions nurtured
In q similar bed OF iDfamy.
-. MADISON WELLS"
The Times In its leader tomorrow, which
closes as follows: II Mr. Wells should let US
hear from him again; write soon." refers to
lows: "Mr Wells seems to object in his quiet
and dignified way to the specifications that he
was q defaulter and a receiver OF stolen mules.
A reference to our files will show that much
more serious charges were made in the article
that has attracted his distinguished attention.
The theory advanced In that article was the
generous one that he is insane. It WAS urged
that no other defense could cover the record
OF his crimes other than the forgery for
which he now stand indicted. 1t was stated
that many years ago he was defaulter to
the parish OF Rapides in the sum of
$4,000 or thereabouts; that he now has
ern Claims Commission, which the
Legislature OF Louisiana has pronounced
fraudulent and based on perjury; that he
murdered in cold blood an amiable and un-
armed neghbor, one Matt. Despalier. And
to descend to minor matters, and simply as
an illustration of character, the story was re-
called that few years ago, when two stolen
mules were traced to his plantation, his over
seer on being requested TO point out the ami
mails, replied: Dem mules is on de place,
but amt gwine to pint 'em out for no money.
Massa Madison Is a great rascal, but he Ia
good to all. Robin and ant gwine agin him
and / tell you dis, il all de mules ON dis
place was pinted out dat don't belong here,
dare wouldn't be more nor three left Mr.
Wells does not mind being called fOrger, @
perjurer, an election thief and murderer, but
when 1t comes to receiving stolen mules, ht
rises to demonstrate. This is defamation d
character, and the law must be invoked fol
his protection"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09
THE COLLECTORsHIP.
The President Very Desirous to Appoint
Anderson Collector.
[St. Louis Republican,

WASHINGTON, April 4-Madison Wells ar
rived here from Louisiana to-day, at the sug-
gestion of the President, to consult regarding
the New Orleans collectorship. Wells urges
Anderson's appointment. He says that An
derson and himself have made greater sacri-
fees for the Republican party than Packard
has There is no doubt that the President is
amicably disposed toward Anderson, and
would appoint him Collector if he thought
the Senate would confirm the nomination.
The President has stated that If he did not
appoint Packard Collector he should tender
him another Office equally as honorable and
lucrative.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09
English Preparation-How Russia Can BE
Met

LONDON, April SIN the House Of Lords
this evening Earl Beaconsfieid In speaking
on the Eastern question. said that the treaty
of San Stefano had reduced Turkey to a mere
vassal and it now became necessary to show
how the attitude Of Russia toward Turkey
could be met.
He said that the greater part of Turkey was
now occupied by Russian troops, and as the
whole world was armed, England could not
remain disarmed. Lord Beaconsfield in clos
ing his remarks appealed to the House to
vote for the protection of England.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09
Blown Down-A Narrow Escape.

BROOKLYN, April s-A two-story frame
house, in East Brooklyn, was utterly demol-
ished by wind yesterday, and the occupants
had a narrow escape. John slay, his wife,
building. One of the girls came down stairs
and was opening the rear door, when one OF
thesaoor timbers above fell down, narrowly
misslas her head.
Observn~ that the house was swayed by
the wind, sic alarmed the rest of the family,
who quickly made their escape. The last
member Of the family had hardly lett the
house, when the building fell in ruins.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09

of her passengers severely injured. The cap
tain of the schooner says he had no headway
on his vessel, and thinks that the pilot of the
ferryboat was at fault, and that If he had put
his helm a-port the collision, though unaveid-
able, would not have been SO serious. He
heard the signals given by the whistle, but
could not then change his course. No
body is known to have been lost overheard or
killed
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09

represents tho interview as both pleasant and
satisfactory.
Pinchback says Louisiana has now the best
Governor within his recollection. People are
better satisfied than heretofore with public
affairs, although, as elsewhere they complain
OF hard times. The only thing Of which Pinch
back complains is that few children, nearly
white, In the public schools in New Orleans
dren were included in the number removed by
thesehool authorities.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09

LONDON, April 8.-A dispatch to the Times
from Vienna says that in addition to the COM
munications made to IgDatieff in person,
tailed statement of her position to Prince
Gor,schakoff, which reached the Prince short
ly after Ignatieffs return to st. Petersburg.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09
Anti-Russian Feeling of the Turkish Gov
ernment.

LONDON, April 8.-The latest reports from
Constautinople announce change in the
feelings of the Turkish government toward
Russia. The recent favorable inclination no
longer exists; the current is setting the other
way and the sentiment Of the Porte is now
strongly anti Russian.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09
Austria and the san ste fano Treaty.

LONDON, April s.-The Pera correspondent
OF the Telegraph dispatches that he is in
formed that the Porte has received notice
from Austria that the latter is fixed in hel
opposition to any attempt to enforce the stip
ulations of the San Stefano treaty.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09
Austria Forblds ImpOrtatIons from Ser

LONDON, April s.-A dispatch from Belgrade
says that in Consequence Of the prevalence ol
spotted typhus and rinderpest In Servia the
tions from that country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09

LONDON, April "a rumor comes from
Athens that it is the intention Of the English
government to seize and occupy the island of
Crete
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09
The East Rtyer ColIis'en,

NEW YORK, April s.-As the Roosevelt street
fe ryboat Superior was making her trip to
Williamsburg Saturday at midnight she was
run into by the schooner Houston and three
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09
Pinch at the White House.
Western Associated Tress,I

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Fx-Gov. Pinchback,
of Louisiana, had an interview with the Pres
ident last night, and took occasion to give his
views concerning the needs Of that State. He
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09
The Radical Joint Caucus
NOTES FROM THE EAST.
Russia After the Turkish Fleet and the
RasuhRYna Y0sifIana.

LONDON, April 8.-Russia Is urging upor
the Sultan, with the vigor of desperation, thai
he surrender the Turkish ironclads and turr
over to the Russian forces, for occupation, the
positions on the Bosphorus now held by the
Turkish troops.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-09
THE SUGAR TARIFF.
THE NEW YORK IMPORTERS GONE
HOME TO BIDE THEIR TINE.
sclurz Full of Wrath Towards Carter
Howard ana HIS Crew ON the Anxious
Bench - Radical Caucus Ignoring


Hayes.
Especial to the DemocratI
WASHINGTON, April 8.-The New York
sugar importers after months campaign
here against Randall Gibbons sugar section
in the tariff bill, have gone home to walt until
the bill Is placed on the calendar, when they
will muster again In force. One OF them eaid
to me that the bill in its present shape was as
as good at ten million dollars Of subsidy to
the sugar planting interest
schurz is Terribly Exercised
about the developments in the timber cases,
and inveighs bitterly against Carter for get
ting into such scrape, and bringing disre-
pute on the reform policy OF the Interior De-
partment.
The Lottery Men
are getting anxious at the delay of Devens to
decide the points presented to him. The mat
ter seems to have been pigeonholed in the
department, for the present at least, and it is
evident that Devens hesitates to dispose of It.
Howard's heavy political swell around here
did him no good.
The extra item for the restoration OF the
river channel at vicksburg will probably be
reported In the bill at $4,000
The Radical Joint Caucus
bids fair to be interesting. Indications are
that the usual congressional address to the
country will ignore Hayes entirely. BUELL..
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15
THE OCTOBER ELECTIONS.
A Democratic Victory.
The Gazette sums up the results OF the
Congressional election as follows

The Gazette sums up the results of the
Congressional election as follows:
On last Tuesday, Congressional cleo
tons were held in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa,
and West Virginia. The contest in each
State was the most hotly contested one,
for years past Each party was thor
oughly organized, and put forth its best
efforts. The final result was regarded
with anxiety AID doubt by both the old
parties, tho unknown strength Of the Ma
tionals being an element that batfied all
intelligent speculation.
| The Greenbackers won't into the con
test with flying coiors, and confident ex-
pectations OF great gains,predicated upon
recent successes in Maine and Vermont,
and as 1t was feared they would draw
more largely from the Democrats, than
from the Republicans, the former antici-
pated tho probabilities of defeat, where
they would otherwise have calculated
upon certain victories. The Democrats
had also to contend against the powerful
patronage and influence of the Federal
Government and the aid of campaign
fund drawn from the public Golfers
But with all these drawbacks, and
against all these adverse circumstances
the gallant old Democracy have pushed
their lines to an advanced position, and
won splendid victory. The summing
up Of the results in the tour States show
net democratic gain Of sia' Congress-
men We have gained four in Ohio,
and three in Indana, and lost probably
ono ia West Ni-15sf1ia.
In Ohio, we have carried the Third,
Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth,
Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Thirteenth,
Fourteenth and Fifteenth the Republi-
cans have carried the First, Second,
Twelfth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, Eight
eenth, Nineteenth and Twentieth Dis
triets.
In Indiana we have carried the Sec
ond, Third, Fourth, Sixth Seventh
Eighth and Twelfth and the Republi-
cans have carried the Fifth Ninth, Tenth
Eleventh and Thirteenth Districts.
In West Virginia we have carried the
First and Third, and the Greenbaelers
(probably) the Second District.
The present delegation in Congress
stands as follows
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

Arkansas Democrat: 1t is not worth
while to be always writing and talking
politics, but it is worth while to be doing
when the right time comes for action
The time for doing, on the part of eve
ry democrat in Arkansas, will be the 5tl
Of November next.
And it would not be out Of place tc
noU talk over tho situation with oul
democratic neighbors, that full vote
is brought out on the 5th Of next month
Work as well as pray.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15
Tice and the Weather.

Hero are Prof Tees weather predic-
tons for the month of October. Take
them for what they are worth:
18th to 10th, ending in clouding and
threatening weather, with heavy rains
in places.
23d and Oath generally clear or fair.
25th to 2Sth, cloudy and threatening
weather, with local storms.
18th to 30,h, clear or fair.
Both and 3lst, fair and warmer, ending
in threatening weather.
The warmer days will be about 1lth
18th, 22d and 2Sth.
Auroras, if any, will appear about The
1lth, 18th, 23d and Goth
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

az Greenbackers are loud mouthcd
National Banks, and making the Gov
eminent hugo banking house. Score
tary Schurz, in speech made at Cincin
natl, said, that the National banking
system is the best and safest we ever
had" and such an opinion from him can
not be laid aside as of no value, and un
worthy of consideration. We expect
his view of the matter will rank fully as
we'll as that ofblatant office-seekcrs, who
are striving, throughout the country, tc
build up party upon the back OF which
they can ride into place and power.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15
Ey- We agree with Prof. Mitchell, of

the Arkansas Democrat, when he says:
The way to make our public school
system success, is Tor the people to re-
alize the fact that the prosperity Of the
State depends upon the enlightenment
Of the rising generation-tha it is chea-
per and better in every way to build
school houses and support schools, than
to build lals and penitentiaries, and pay
the expense of criminal prosecutions.
Once let this idea become thoroughly
fastened on the public mind, and along
with it determination to use all the
means which our laws afford tor the sup
port of the schools, and we may expect
to see decided Improvement Of the sys-
tom
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

b1r From the prospectus, published
in the Fort Smith papers, we see that a
new paper is to be started in that town
John Carnal 4 G. Ii. Wheeler are an
nounced as the editors and proprietors
Both tho gentlemen have had expert
cnee in newspapers. and we arc ready tc
believe that they will make good fam
lily journal. In politics the paper will be
Independent notwithstanding the pro
:, prietors are old time Democrats. Messrs
Wheeler &. Carnall were in the newspa
! per business at Fort Smith, about TWEEN
'aty years ago. John Carnall writes will
sharp points, and knowing the fact 8,
well, we shall be careful how we treat
!, on tho pew papers toes. Welcome, gen
,sstIen,en, to the craft. There is thousand
in it.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15
Meeting Of Crawford County Mcdi
cal Society.
VAN buren,, ARK, Oct. I, 1875

VAN buren,, ARK, Oct. I, 1878.
The Society was called to order by
the President, DR.. IL. Pernot members
present, Drs. Brown, Bourand, Pcrnot
and Cathey. Other members were pre-
vented from attending on account of
sickness. Reading OF the minutes Of the
previous meeting dispensed with. The
Secretary presented the petition of DR..
w. n. Yates, of divers Store for men,
bership. The article in the constitution
requiring candidates for membership to
present their petitions to the previous
meeting, was waived, and DR.. Yates was
elected a member of this Society. On
motion of DR.. Bourland, that each mem
Der Of this Society be required to fur
nish some article treating on medicine,
at the next regular meeting, and that the
Secretary notify each member OF the
above resolution was carried. DR.. Vest
at, being present, was invited to seat
in this Society On motion. Drs. Bour-
land, Yates and Cathey, were appointed
delegates to represent this Society at
the meeting Of the District Medical So
ciety Of North West Arkansas, which
meets in Fort Smith, December 18th.
The Society then adjourned to meet in
Alma, on the first Monday in January
next. II. PERNoT, NJ. D., PREs'r.
W. l.. CATHEY, NJ. d., Sec'y.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15
INDIANA.

An indianapolis dispatch of October
10th, says:
The following is the official majorities
in the Ninth Congressional District : For
Orth, Republican Warren county, G85
Benton, l6; Tippocanoe, III. For Nc
Cabe, Democrat Boone, 10 Fountain,
554 Clinton, 7S5; Montgomery, 26l.
Orth's majority in the district is 81, No
change in the result in other districts
from last nights report. The Congress
sional delegation in the State is six dem
ocrats, six republicans, and one national
The corrected and official return for the
legislature gives the following report
Senate, democrats, 20 republicans, "a
nationals l. House, democrats, Sc /; re
publicans, Al /; nationals, 5; democratic
majority, on a joint ballot, six.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15
IOWA.

A Des Moincs, Iowa Dispatch of the
l0sh, says;
Returns from 81 counties, which cast
onc-half the votes of the state, give 4
republican majority on the state ticket
Of 12,220-a gain of $3.50 on the guber-
material vote Of last year. If this ratio
Of increase continues, it will give re-
publican majority Of fully $4,000 The
republican congressman elected are Nc
Lord in the first district Price in the
second Updcgraf in the third Deer
ing in the fourth Clark in the fifth
Sap in the eighth, and Carpenter in the
ninth. The greonbackers elected Weav-
or, in the sixth district by about 1000
majority, and Gillette In the seventh
district by about 500. aa
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

The Virginia Supreme Court Of APP
peals has rendered an elaborate decision
establishing the social status Of the nc
gro, in that State, with respect TO inter
marriage with the white race. 1t is held
that marriage between a negro and n
white woman, who went ont OF the State
to have the ceremony performed, was
" frdudem legjS Of the Virginia statute,
which declares such marriage, so celebra-
ted, unlawful, and that it cannot bo plea
dcd in bar Of a criminal prosecution for
lewd cohabitation." The opinion OF the
court is long one, reviewing English
and American decisions, and declaring
that " it is to the interest and proper de-
velopmont Of both races, and in accord
ance with the pronounced public policy
of the State, which has declared in its
legislation for more than century that
marriages between negroes and whites,
and tho intcrmingling Of the races should
be prohibited by law.'-[St. Louis Re
publican.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

4 kTA News special from Mason, Tex
as, Oct 9th, says that information has
been received of Indian raids near juno
tion City. Three girls and a boy named
Dowdy. were killed in Johnson Fork, in
Gaudaloup river Reports from the sur
rounding country show that the Indians
are stealing stock and numbering set
tiers. A general raid is feared.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15
E Geo. II. Williams, of Fort Smith

e. Goo. II. Williams, Of Fort Smith,
who was out for Congress on the Green
back ticket announces, in the Herald, of
Saturday morning, his withdrawal in ia
vor of Col. NJ. l.. Rice. The race will
narrow down to Cravens on the Demo-
cratic, and Rice on the Radical Green
back side. Democrats should not be led
away from their party to run after is
sues that are fully met within their
own,
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

Gt~ The Springfield Republican de
clines to sympathize with the Republi
cans of Buffers district. "They make
a very effective charge against him,
says the Republican, but they knew
him Just as well in 1876 as in 1878, and
apparently, would have gone on elcctinl
him to the end of time, it he had no
kicked them down stairs, first, 1t is
wonderful eye opener to have him fairly
take himself out of the party" Exact
ly. Moreover, there are in the Ropubli
can party, to-day, many men who are nc
better than Butler, but Buffers harsl
critics see no imperfection in them. Or
the contrary they place them in high pc
siton, and laud their crimes.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15
November 18, 1878.

I'D. Darden, Secretary of the Arkan-
sas State Fair gives notice that the time
for holding the Fair has been postponed
from October 2lst to November 18th.
This is good move, for the yellowfe-
yer excitement would prevent many
from attending SO early as the 2lst of
this month. The premium-lists will soon
be in tho hands of the people, and we
hope to see Crawford county well repre-
scented in the various departments.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

tT Washington dates of the It'll,
say Gen. Lew Wallace, recently ap-
pointed Governor of New Mexico, has
notified the government of continued
disturbances and lawlessness in Lincoln
county, in that territory, and requested
the and OF the army of the United States
to preserve the peace, The president
will, therefore, issue his proclamation
commanding all riotous bands to dis
prrsc within five days.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

EE- g. j. Booth, recently convicted
for an assault, with intent to kill, at our
recent term of Court, and sentenced to
the county Jail for ono year, and to pay
a fine of $500, has given notice in the
Fort Smith Herald that he will make
application to the Governor for pardon
The case, it will be rccollected, was
brought from the Fort Smith District
for trial here.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

Err Gen. Gideon J. Pillow died On
the 9Th. at the Mound Plantation, 10
miles below Helena. The deceased was
one of the distinguished men of this
country, a general in the Mexican war
prominent officer in the late war, and
has many relatives and friends in Ark
ansas WHO mourn his death.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

During the canvass, SO far, Congress
ional elections have been held in tho
following States, Oregon, Vermont,
Maine, Colorado, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa,
and West Virginia.
The delegation of these States in the
present Congress is divided as follows
Republican 49,
Democratic, IL.
The newly elected delegates from the
sa me State a il ,,i.ie,sl q, lIe..,o,
Republican, 90
Democratic, q.
Greenback, 8.
No election in one district in Vermont. /.
a net Democratic gan, 80 far, Of six
members.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

~ If Democrats, who really have
the good of the party AT heart, would
take fair, square look at the present
posture of the political parties, they will
DO driven irresistibly to the conclusion
that the only safe course to pursue, is to
sink all isms ia the Warmth of thAir- ad.
hercnce to the platform and principles
Of their own party.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

EFT We wish to remind the voters OF
Crawford county that Hon. J +, Ora
vens, candidate for Congress has IN APP
pointment to address them on Thursday
next, at this place, on the political is
sues that axe Low being ag'tated
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

b0- Messrs. Blochcr 4 Mitchell have
reduced the price of their daily to So a
year. 1t is an excellent paper, and de-
serves, rs we have no doubt it will re-
ceivc, a good support.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

~ The instruction in Santa Cruz
has boon quelled, and the leaders cap
tured. The cause Of the Instruction is
said to be disagreement between ne
groes and planters regarding their con-
tracts
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

rF A Franklin special TO the Nash
vile American, says that John Thomas,
of franklin, Tennessee, was caught and
iynched there, recently, for the rape of a
five-ycar old daughter Of James G. Shan
non. He confessed his guilt.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15
=

IF- AT meeting of the central com
mittee of the Greenback party of Scott
county, on the 9th inst, resolution was
passed, calling on Stephen Mcdonald,
DR.. A. G. Washburn, Thos. w. Stone,
and A. G.. Lcming, to canvass the county
in the interest Of NJ. l.. Rice for con-
rrr,
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-15

Capt Rogers writes To the Austin
{ rexas) Statesman in regard to the cac
tus fruit: II eau say that | have used it
for sauce and pics, and it is quite palaIs
lie. J can see no reason why it should
not make Jelly and preserves, and per
haps wine"