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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-31

Gold was first discovered at Duri-
ness, Sutherlandshire. Scotland, by
Gilbert de Morava in 1915. and at in
~tervals a sort Of gold foyer has been
occasioned by the discovery Of gold in
that county ever since. In 1868 and
1868 there was a rush Of people who
expected to become suddenly rich by
developing the gold deposits. But in
1868 there were only 81 ounces found.
and the product dvindIed down next
year to Il unc
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-31

The LynchbuvG Noes reports a most
dastardly attempt to kill Rev. Mr..
Kelley, a well known Presbyterian di-
vine of that town. He was fired at
three times from a freight boat on the
canal, but he fortunately escaped I'M
hurt. He was on his way to preach at
a country chapel, and VAS walking
alon. the tow path. The scoundrel Is
known and he is hotly pursued.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-31

a thoroughbred or grade is much
more certain to make good use of his
food than d common or scrub animal.
Feed in warm places; feed regularly.
Do not kick, and yell. and thrash your
stock, if you care to have them thrive.
Roots and bran have q good sanitary
effect in the winter. Their food value
cannot be estimated by the amount of
starch or albumen they contain
Rural New Yorker
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-31

A white mar named Henry II. Poe
from FoTsythe county, y. c.. who
went 10 NIr9lnIan and stole a cow. v u
sentenced TO 80 lashes By the Mayor OF
Lynchburs, which was immediately
inflicted by a Constable. No jail fees
incurred.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
THE GRAVE ROBBERY.
what One OF the Alleged Parties Has to
Say About 1t.

Nfw YORK, Dec. 4.-Wm. II. May, who has
gained no little notorety in connection with
the desecration of Mr.. Stewards tomb. was
flet to-day by a reporter and told the follow
Eng story
| ,:wn some property in Liverpool. which
rets me about ll15 annually. ] had given my
Eower OF attorney to a lawyer in this city.
lnt not satisfied with the manner In which he
vas transacting my business, | determined
t.' go to Liverpool myself and see about it,
Before leaving told DR.. Fredericka, who is
lay landlord In this city. that would return
81 the next steamer, but If ! didn't show up
ta month not to be alarmed When | ar
rived at Liverpool dispatch awaited me
ffom my brOther-in-law, saying | was ac-
cfsed as one of the robbers of Stewards
gsav". | was worried over the matter some
what. and speedily returned to this city. |
tank the greatest joke of the season
oa the police is their hunt for me. ] am only
sIrry' didn't get some of my friends here to
pat up job. and have the officers to bring
nEe across, thereby saving my passage. One
dsy T said to a couple Of fellows hanging
anould saloon: 'Why don't you fellows
MAKE. a few dollars anG become respectabIe2
tio rob Pope Plus ms grave or A. II. Stew
art 8, and 81, ,OOO, 900 will be the result
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
The Trade DOilar-HDw u Is Regarded by
Secretary sherman

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-Secretary Sherman
has received from San Francisco an offer of
1000, 900 trade dollars, deliverable there from
China within sixty days, and replied that
trade dollars will be bought as bullion upon
will be given to trade dollars over other bull
lion. There is a strong speculative feeling
springing up to give silver bullion in the form
Of trade dollars value greater than other
bullion, thus discriminating in favor Of bull
Of our miners, The total amount Of tratst
dollars coined is S35, $50, $50; the amount *
ported is S25.Si595o, and the Chinese re-. 'frn-
ing home are said to have taken S5,OG6, 600
which would leave In the United states
S5,43.4 Those in domestic circulation
were coined like the others for exlHrtation.
but Were put in circulation after upey ceased
to be q legal tender.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
HAYES DISSATISFIED.
He ROes Not Like the Result In Louisiana
and Unb0soms Himself Thereon
a &ynhpr

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 Mr.. J. Hale Sypher.
Of Louisiana who served in the brigade com
manded by President Hayes during the war
and who is on good terms with the President,
visited the Executive Mansion this morning
and had quite a lengthy talk on the subject Of
the late election in Louisiana The Presi-
dent expressed himself as thoroughly disap-
pointed with the result of the election, and
also very much dissatisfied with the
action Of certain Fedesl officials in
that State, whose removal he has determined
on, to take place just as sooEas he can settle
upon their successors. Among those men
toned In the list are Collector of Customs
Smith, United States Marshal Wharton and
Internal Revenue Collector Marks.
The President stated that the appointment
OF ex-senator Foote to be superintendent of
the mint had no political Significance Mr.
Foote had been urged by a large number Of
friends on the ground that he Mr. Footel
needed the place and could fill it aeeeptably
Mr.. Hahnsit is stated. Is under political
cloud in consequence Of certain statements
made against him by Republicans from
Louisiana.
The President to-day sent to the Senate a
number OF appointments made during recess.
The Senate in executive session to day con
firmed the nomination of Russell B. Harrison,
Of Indiana, to be assayer at Helena. Montana
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
NEW ORLEANS. THU iSDAY, DECEMBER ;, 1873

publican party, or any other party, is not de-
pendent for success uDOn any one man. He
thinks 1t too soon to decide which party will
carry the country i'm 1880, and SAYS wait TIL
Congress gets to going, The issues have yet
to be Joined New men are constantly coming
forward lie mentioned his old friend Gov.
Houston of Alabama, and Senators Bayard,
Eaton and Thurman. Tilden had no
chance whatever, Hendricks is n splendid
man Everybody likes Tom Hendricks;
he would make a fine President,
and his wife is a delightful lady | know
Tom and his wife well. lie is man that
would gather around him the brains and
chas ter Of the country. The Democracy Is
on its good behavior. Everything depends
upon what they do in Congress. He is appre-
hensive that great West and South will
sooner or latter combine and leave the North
and East out in the cold He don't think it
would be a wise thing. but there Is growing
feeling that way South and West
Corbin claims to be an old-line Democrat
ne was asked about C9nkling 4. hances for
the Presidency, and said he o,NA tot like to
express himself on individuals.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05

Opposition to the Government a Minis
IeriaI Crisis PrnhaNIe.

ROME, Dec. 4 Yesterdays debate in the
Chamber of Deputies lost much of its inter-
est because Of the absence Of Premier Carroll
his wound not permitting him to attend The
opposition attacked the Cabinet regarding
the recent lawless outbreaks, and declared
that complete order reigned in Italy till tho
Left came into Office TIE government sup
porters said the throwing of bombs, the OF :
gani7ation of Barsanti clubs and other law
lessness were evils Inherited from the con:
servative government. The discussion IS
likely to continue several days, and end BY
the government demanding a vote of con.
fidenCe
Meetings in favor Of the government arc
organizing throughout the country, A meet
ing attended by 10000 persons was held at
Milan last night.
The Liberia says 23o deputies are pledged
to vote against the government, being a ma
jority of 400 ministerial crisis is therefore
Inevitable
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
GRANTS RECEPTION.
Plan on Foot to Give Him n Grand
Send OFF at R0stoa-HOw the Affair
Is To he Managed

New YORK, Dec. "A Boston special SAYS
that mo.nnent is on foot to give Gen.
Grant Sc ,es Of brilliant receptions in the
Eastern Giles on his return from Europe He
will arrive by thu American line at Phiadel-
phia, and il the present programme is carried
out, after an informal welcome there he will
come direct to Boston to attend the first Of a
series Of receptions. Every effort is making
to keep the political element in the back
ground. and to give the reception entirely
non-poitical appearances. In this
city, it Is said the committee of arrange
ments VIII include the best citizens, some OF
them strong anti-Grant men, so far as the
Presidency is concerned. Among other fea-
lures will be grand ball 1t is intended to
invite the Marquis of Lorne and Princess
Louise to be present, and it is behaved they
will come, as the former Is said to have ex-
pressed desire to meet the General in his
own country. Following the Boston recep-
tion will come off the New York and Phla-
delphia receptions. Those who appear to be
informec in the matter believe there is more
OF politics behind the movement than Is ad-
mitted
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
TIE SILVER DOLLAR.
Congress and the Rauks-Tbe RuIldszers
To BE RulldOyed,

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 4-The resolution offer
ed by Senator Beck, and which passed the
Senate yesterday without opposition, is based
upon section 36at of the Revised Statutes
which provides that tthe coin paid tor duties
on imported goods shall be set apart as q
special fund and shall he applied as follows
First, to the payment in coin of the interest
on the bonds and notes Of the United States, ;"
etc.
Senator Beck contends that the Secretary
OF the Treasury is bound to use silver dollars
received as above mentioned, to pay the inter
est on the public debt as far as it will GO, and
that the banks who recently announced their
intention lg,t to receive the silver dollar
should he made to take 1t in payment of in
terest on the bonds held by them. He says
this Is the plain duty of the Secretary and
Congress will see to it that he performs his
duty In this respect Other Senators and
members speaking ON the same subject say
that the banks, having mustered for n little
hulldoztng. Congress will see what they can
do in the same line.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
GERM ANY.
Prince bismarck Attacked by an Old
Complaint Resignation Of eEen. Roe
der. MInIster To switzerland.

LONDON, Dec 5-Prvate reports concern
ing the condition of Prince Bismarck's g health
are rather gloomy. Some Of them say that
although his mental vigor is unimpaired. his
old complaint Of nsomania has returned updn
him with great force and that he has Of late
been able to obtain but very little sleep. 1t
Is said that his irritahiity has greatly in
creased.
The resignation of Gen. Roeder German
Minister at Berne, exctes some remark in
political circles, The Foreign Office at Ber-
lin had instructed him to make certain reprts-
sentations to the authorities at Berne i'm the
sense of demanding from them a serious lin
itation of the right of asylum hitherto ai,-
corded to political refugees in Switzerland
Gen. Roeder demonstrated with the Foreign
Office, representing the demand as unwise
and that the Swiss authorities would certainly
reject ii. The Foreign Office insisted upon lis
orders being carried out, and Gen. Roeder
then resigned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
WASHINGTON NOTES.
BIDS for the silver RuilIon-Argumeut ON
the Pacific RaiirSad Cases Ia the
supreme Court

WAsHINGToN, Dec Bids for tho sale ~
silver were opened at the Treasury Depart
ment to-day. Between 400, 900 and 100000
ounces were ofIeipd and nearly 400. 600 ounces
gere purchased ut prices below the equivalent
of the London rate. The bids were nearly all
from New York
Argument in the Supreme Court If the
Pacific Railroad cases were continued by
Judge Bartlett for the companies and Attor-
ney General Devens for the government The
principal points of contention date from the
completion OF tho road and what is meant by
the term met earnings in the act, which pro
vides that the government shall receive per
cent OF the net earnings to apply on the in
Sebtedness Of the companies after the com
pletion OF the roads. The companies held that
completion was not fact till the date Of the
last acceptance by the President. in 1874,
while the government contends il was legally
cOnsummated when the work was over and
the last subsidy bonds were delivered. No
vemher g. 1869
President was induced to appoint a commits
sion of eminent citizens subsequently, to px.
anime the roads and report If they were first
class, and that upon the report Of this com
mission the President again accepted the
work as completed in 1874. In regard to the
net earnings the companies hold that they
have right to pay all the expenses Of
buildings and extra tracks necessary to
successful operation of the roads, which they
may annually eIpend out of the gross earn
ings as part Of the operating expenses before
striking the net amount of which the govern
ment is entitled to per centum. The Attor-
ney General argued strenuously against this
and cited examples aud author
tiles to show that only the simple operating
expenses could be deducted from the gross
MISUNDERSTANDING the 5 per centum
due the government.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
A Chicago Rag-Picker Eaten by Rats
O'C0nnor Convicted of FORGERY

CINCINNATI, Dec. 4-Robert Harraman,
about a. years old, single and rag picker by
occupation, was found dead in the second
story Of an empty warehouse on Second
Lafayette Railroad depot, this afternoon. He
has been missing since last MondtSy. when he
was quite druk. When found the flesh on
his hands and otner portions Of the body had
been eaten off by rats.
John OConnor, the ex-rnember Of the Ohio
Legislature from Montgomery county, who
was on trial she last few days in the United
States CourC tor forging pension papers, was
convicted this evening before Judge Swing
and jury on the first charge in the indict-
ment, viz: Causing to be made forged pen
sion papers. He was remanded for sentence.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05

anIasha; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kara
'nheudori Pasha; Minister Of the Interior,
IZadri Pasha; Minister Of Justice, Said Pasha !,
Ninater Of Commerce, Djevedet Pasha; Min
i.tert Of Public Works, Sowas Pasha. Pho
t.adcs. who has been raised to the rank
q Pasha, will succeed Kara Theodori Pasha as
eovefnor Of Crete Raouf Pasha has been
dismissed from the post Of grand master Of
astilAry. Said Pasha will act also as Minis
tyr Of the Interior and Sowas Pasha as Minis
tyr u Foreign Affairs till kadri Pasha and
lEare Theodosi Pasha arrive from Bagdad
and f'rete. The imperial decree announcing
tsle appointments recommends the new min
isterf to strive to carry out the projected re-
ts,rnts and to repair the evils Of the late war
'Ehe decree also announces that the projected
lafoLms will soon be promulgated.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
NEW YORK NOTES.
Current subjects In the Eastern Metrooo-
lis Yesterday.

NEW YORK, Dec. Mrs. LaBau, daughter
ef the late Commodore Vanderbilt, whose will
l5 new contested, was married last evening to
kfrahcis Berger former Consul General from
sne of the German States, and will sail for
Europe to-day.
Col Pelton declined to make any statement
abopt the cipher dispatches to Tribune re-
s,orter
! II appears by letter published to-day that
II is proposed to relieve Germany i'm some
sneasure of the method of eiviizing the So
zalists by shipping thousands Of them to the
slnitel States.
! Detective Pinkerton has received inteli-
genie from Alex. Frazer assistant receiver Of
Che General Bank of Canada. that Chas. W
asu!ard alias Piano Charlie, the famous bank
burglar. who escaped from the state prison
sn Concord, Mass. on the night OF September
gained the HaHe ef Plane Charlie from his
as musician. Is one of the most
expert burglars in the world
Mr.. Corhn, one of Gen Grants brothnrs-n
law. thinks the report that the exPresident
has been thought of for King of Bulgaria
tttGo funny for anything" He admits how
ever, that he has no Information on the sub
ject
If reports be true there is a So. 200, 900 suit
ahead In regard to the ownership of the city
piars.
The morning papers say the reason Prln-
cess Louise will not cross tht border Is that
wherever she goes she wants to be not only
THO first lady, but the prettiest
IT the resolutions in Congress yesterday,
looking to the abrogation of the Bancroft
treaty, pass, American citizens will be Mt
premium In Germany
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
Rnfe ri a inment Af the Mannf YeYnOu GO-
ciety-The Cinclnn ati Ga milling Houses
To Be Raided-sabbath Observances.

EINCTNNATT,' Dec. 4-The Mount Vernon
Society gave an entertainment at Pixies Ope-
ra House last evening, which was regarded as
the important social event OF the season
The Opera House was packed, and strings of
carriages extended squares in each direction.
The proceeds must reach several Thousand
dollars, and go the Mount Vernon Society Of
the United States
Chief Of Police Zeigler has issued an order
for the pulling of every known or suspected
gambling house in the city, and the music is
expected to commence to-day or to- night
large meeting was held at the Grand
Hotel last night to take steps for securing a
better observance Of thS Sabbath. Hon. Theo-
lOre Cook presided
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
Heavy Reduction Of Freight ana passeu-
ger Rates

NEW YORK, Dee. 4-Passengers arriving
here from st. Louis by various trunk lines
report that they purchased their through
tickets for this city for $40, and upon their
arrival here they received from agents at this
-end SO Of the amount hack again as a
relate, thus making the cos of the pas
sage $40. In freight circles. shippers
SAY al he lines are making contracts for the
shipment Of grain from St Louis and Chi
2cago east below the fixed rates Chicago adj
vices represent that the Wisconsin. Iowa and
Illinois lines are also making reductions. It
is reported from Chicago that Mr. Kpene has
contracted for the shipment Of million or
more bushels Of wheat to this city for thirty
five cents per hundred weight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
POLITICAL PERSECUTION.
seven Citizens of GonCordIa Parish Arr
rested by United states npput,
Warshals The Charges Unknown

NATcHEz. Dec. 4, Seven citizsils Of this
TIN and vicinity. viz; 6. G. Goldman, +. O.
Adams, g. i. Kempe, ~ NJ. Davidson, W. r.
Burnett, Il. A. Hirsch and Z. Rice have been
arrested by deputy United States marshals,
and will be taken TO your city to-day on the
steamer Natchez. We are ignorant of the
charges preferred against these gentlemen.
but. whatever their nature. we are satisfied
thoy have no foundation in truth. rs their
characters are above suspicion. We ask In
their behalf the good offices Of the citizens of
New Orleans in this their time of persecution.
w. @. Young, AND OTHERS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
George the Count Johannes stands on His
DIgnlty-Vhe Result.

New YORK. Dee. a The case Of George
Count Johannes VS.. Sothern was on the cal
eniler Of the supreme Court trial term this
morning. The noble plaintiff was early on
hand, but 'Ihe Crushed Tragedan' was not
present, being now in Europe. When the
case was reached, Judge Van Brunt called .
George Vs. Sothern.' The Count started,
'h5,t never word spoke he" The Judge
again called: George VS. Sothern" Sur
prlsed and indignant, the noble Count started
toihis feet and, addressing the court said:
IF your honor means George Count Joan
nel against Sothern, answer ready for plain
tiff" The Judge retorted, 'If you don't know
enough to behave yourself | will strike the
case off the calendar" The count replied Il
have az much right to my title of count as
YOU have 70 your title of Judge" Thereupon
Judge Van Brunt struck the case off the cal
pn1Iar
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05

CoLUMRes, Dec. 4 Something Of a sensa-
tion is erettpd by the publication Of an inter
view with Fuchs, lately pardoned out of the
that his pardon cost him anything, but SAYS
he was approached BY Ihe friends Of ex-Gov.
Tom Young and offereii his freedom for $1,000
He says he was urged to accept these terms
and that a preacher came to him urging the
the money to help him in his race for Con
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05

The building Of n road from Richmond to Clif-
ton Forge in twenty months, and deposit nf
hail q million Of dollars as nm earnest Of their
good saith. Among those who have this pro-
!eet ~ hand are Senator Jones, af Nevada .
Hugh Mccullough, James Keene, OF Califor-
MA; Edward Atkinson. of Boston, and other
capitalists The building Of this road will lie
of immense advantage to Richmond. and will
open np great coal trade in the interior Of
Virginia
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
The Battle In Piewar pass-AnxIety Re-
garaing the safety 0f Sen.
Roberts Command

LONDON, Dec. 4-The Viceroy Of India has
teiegraphed the government here to-day that
no news has yet been received from Gen.
Roberts, whose forces are fighting the At
ghans In Pewar Pass. This dispatch has in
creased the anxiety here as regards the issue
of the battle. The scene of the engagement Is
only about sixty miles northwest Of Thull,
with which place there Is telegraphic c5m-
muncation, and it is feared that the result has
been nnfavorahle. and the communications In
the rear Of Gen. ROherts are interrupted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
Two View DI.coverles Of Much Impnrtnnc..

CHICAGO, Dec "A special from Green
castle, Ind, says DR.. Jos. Tyngy, Of the
Asberry University, announces discovery
that will rsvoutionize several branches Of
mathematics, simultaneous with another
which demonstrates the fallacy OF the new
found system under conditions This comes
few days after Lockyer's reported discovery
concerning hydrogen Tyngiy preserves his
discovery until he can copywright the works
to ernbody it in full He will issue q pamphlet
in few days containing the gist Of IT, These
are two as great discoveries as have been
made during this century
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
The Cost Of a Political Flag Pole tn Pitts.
burg.

PrrTsBURG, Pa. Dec Am interesting
case was concluded to-day in the Common
It9is Court No. |, involving the right Of the
city to perfoit political polts b. stand in the
street: pole in Allegheny City fell In the
fall OF 1876, breaking the arm Of Geo Iim-
norman, a boy ten years ola, who was stand
ing in the street. The city was sued for dam
ages The Judge instructed the Jury that the
pole was a nuisance A verdict was returned
to-day for S2l20 damages.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
The Kentucky RiOt-Qniet Restored and
the Rioters Return to Their HnInes

CINcINNAT1. Dec. All is quiet now In
Breathett county, KY, and the parties who
participated in the late riots have dispersed
and gone to their homes The Governor has
instructed Judge Randall to hold special
term of the criminal court as early as prae-
ticable for the purpose Of indieting and pun
ishing the rioters The Frankfort Guards
for several days have been held in readiness
to march at once If nSeded. The sheriff of
Breathett counsS is expccted in Frankfort to
day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05
SPORTING NOTES.
&Leary's Walk.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. AT quarter to 8
O'Clock this morning O'Leary had finished his
l45th tlile, and had 255 miles to walk from
then till Saturday at midnight His average
time at first was about II minutes to the mile,
but he has now settled down to nearer ID
minutes. From 3 to 7 AZ this morning he did
not stop. The first sleep Of any consequence
was taken between the hours OF II last even
ing and 3 this morning