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The New York herald., 1879-03-21
JEAN BAPTIsTE PIERRE LAFITTE, FRENCH
DRAMATIsT.. F.aFr

Jean Latte noted French dramatist. who for
thirty years toster'' examiner Of manuscript
plays at the Theatre Frangais. died at Paris the
9th INST He born in 1905. settled in Paris at an
carly age journalist made his debut as drama
tist in 1881 with comedy in verso. "Womuns
Friendship, and gained great at the Odeon
in 1882 with his DRAMA Jeanne vaubcrnier." He
was frequently associated in dramatic composition
with Picord, Bayard. Scribe. Saintinc. Desnoyers.
Dennery. Eugene Nyon and other well known play
wrights 'edited in 1885 the "Memoirs' OF the COM
edian Fleury, and wrote four historical romaaces,
which were fsvorably received. "The Three Marics'
(lo4l). 1.-The Red Doctor Q844), ''The Kings Gage"
1s45) and Tho Glover Of Orle ms QsA5 His long
connection with the Theatre Francais commenced in
the capacity of actor, and he used to represent
the confdsnt In the pieces in winch his friend Tslma
figured. M. Laftte was perhaps the best connois-
of theatrical literature in France. and was thor
oughly acquainted with the traditions Of the great
school of Moliere. He had known intimately most
Of tho greater actors and dramatsts of France for
forty years, and his conversation such reminis-
ccnces was highly valued He had ready wit,
penetrating Judgment and real goodness of chnrac-
ter which made him great favorite. He was chcva-
lier of the Legion Of Honor.
The New York herald., 1879-03-21
pnorEsson rnoMAs cnAIMrns aunnAr

Thomas Chalmers Murray. Professor of Oriental
Languages in the Johns Hopkins University died Of
pneumonia at his residence in Baltimore yesterday
morning after brief illnoss. Ho was an slumnus of
Williams College and spent several years in Ger
many where he completed hts education.
When the sbhns Hopkins University was in
augurstcd he became ono of its faculty
and was afterward made fellow of the University.
Professor Murray was secretary Of the American
Pathological society and was widely known y dis
tinguished linguist. Ho q son of Rev. DR.. Muir
ray, on Elizabeth, N. j., whose noted controversy
over the nom-dcpi,,ne of "Kerwin' with Archbishop
Hughes gave him such o wide celebrity.
The New York herald., 1879-03-21
WILLIAM DUNCAN.

William Duncan, well known merchant of sa-
vannsh, aa died in that city last night aged eighty
years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-06

tingulahed gentlemen who form the party
Gov. Witt, OK Gov. John MGEnery, Randall
l.. Gibson, Il. John Ellis, Major Moneure
and james I4inRnn.
We know the Democracy Of New Orleans
will not ~ behind the parleh"s In manif'RtA-
tlons Of Interest md enthusiasm, and, there
fore, hnv" no doubt that the mas meeting TO
be held at Tie Sc ChnflcB lhcnlre on Satnf-
ia, night next VIII ~ largely attended. he
High character ani popularity "f tho gentle
men who nrn tr address the people on that
occasion will, unauefiionably, draw an audi
encc oi inteilIgnnee to Listen To- their able ex-
position Of tic many adnlrnbl" i"htures OF
thn new consultation. md their discussion of
ths political questions of the day. Tho Hon
| CRADLES ID. w. Noofhics. II. NJ Sroflord aud
Il. T. Tomas, Col. has. +. Fcnner and Hon. | /.
&. Nj IIlnr will address the meeting.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-06
THE MASS MEETING.

All accounts from Gov. Witt and party
represent the most greatest enthusiasm
among the people in the various towns and
sections visited BY them. The parishes AT
fairly aroused to the Importance and signif-
eance Of Issues involved in the present cam
paign, and on every occasion give gratifying
evidence OF the cordial and earnest support
Or the nominees Or, the Democratic and Con-
servative party, and Of their purpose to vote
for the adoption of the new constitution. On
last there was a large concourse OF
people fully five thousand at Monroe to
greet Gov. Witt and listen to the speakers;
at Bastrop on Monday there was handsome
turn out Of the masses, and yesterday at
Farmersville there was an ovation to the dis
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-06

John Kelly has discovered that his bolt was
a boomerang. In his desire u be avenged on
Gov. Robinson he gave his local enemies the
0pportunlty they have long sought He sue
ceaded In his Efforts to defeat the head of tha
Demoesatic ticket, but In doing 81 sacrificed
his frenis. Tammany now Is not only irrpg-
Mar. but constitutes, for almost the first time
In IT. history a minority of the Democratic
marty III the city of New York. Looking
across the river to Brooklyn Mt Kelly sees
his enemy, Boss" Mclaughlin, Who sup
ported the regular Democratic ticket, every
where successful and stronger than ever
while he himself sits amid the ruins of Tam
many Hall surrounded by his defeated Az
herents. The contrast can bring little com
fort to him, even IL success has crowned hls
chief endeavor Nor will his friends forget
that but for him they would be continued IN
power in the first city q the Union. The de-
feat OF GOV Robinson Is in every way more
disastrous to Tammany Hall than the Dem
ocratic party, and Tammany will be the hrst
b recognize the fact.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-06

There Is littIo to add IL the election re-
turns published In yesterdays DEMOCRAT.
The indications then presented are generally
confirmed by the adviccs to be found In our
columns this morning Gov. Robinson has
been defeated III New York hy 4 small plural
ity, somewhere between 1000 and 10000; but
the remainder IF the Democratic State ticket
Is elected, probably by Il majority of 10000.
In New York city Tammany seems to have
been beaten along the entire line. All It's city
ticket appears to he defeated, except q candi-
date for coroner and It is in q minority In the
board Of aldermen. In Mississippi ana Mary
land the Democrats have overwhelming ma
jorities. The struggle between the flanders
and Readjusters In Virginia IS close, and
cannot he decided for day or two The in
dicatinns favor the latter. The Republicans
elect their local tickets III Chicago and De-
troit by large malorlties, while the Demo
Gratis have swept st. Paul and Elizabeth, n. j.
Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin all give
the usual Republican maiorties.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-06

The large number OF cripple and hunchback
cInigrants arriving at New York this year
aroused some time ago the curiosity and sus-
picion OF the authorities OF that city, and the
police were ordered to watch these new ar
rivals and try and obtain an explanation Of
the mystery. This investigation has been
crowned with complete success. Two years
ago the New York police succeeded in break
ing up In that city the Italian padrone sys-
TEN hy which these padrones imported chill
dren from Italy to act as street musicians and
ueggars. These men, however, accustomed
to 1--we on the begging Of others, did not desert
their profession on account o. this interfer-
ence OF the police, and, instead OF importing
children to do the begging for them, deter
mined to secure a fine assortment OF elderly
cripples. hunchbacks and other deormed
people. This they could do with greater ease,
as the home governments Of these unfor-
tunate people were only too ready to get rid
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-06

Of them and even to pay their expenses TO
America That II regular scheme to organize
n crippled beggars' corps In New York eS-
listed. there seems to be no reason to doubt
Tho police however, by their prompt acton
have Rpnilt this plan. end the deformcd emf
grants, instead Of being welcome here M they
expected, will be reshpped to the on lhnd. ~
was the Italian Consul at New York who
called attention Of the authorities To this
queer immigration, and it wn@ Mt his auggcs-
tion that the arrivals from Italy were watched
and the professional pnupers and bcggar8
RhInneI hoInn lnain
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-06

1t viii ~ soon In another column that the
Hon. II. N. Ogden will resume the practice Or
his profession Mt his old Office No. 4 Caron-
delet street. His large and lucrative practice
has been necessarily abandoned for the oncr-
Gus public duties that have occupied all OF his
time since the installation Of tho Nichols
governm ent but his attninments will Id doubt
speedily enable tho eloquent Attorney Gen
eral to reap a more satisfactory reward IN the
profession to which he IS 50 devotndly Mt
tached than attends the public servant In the
discharge Of Arduous and thankIoss duties.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-06
THE DEMOCRATIC CONSTITUTION.

In the report OF tho expert III tho matter of
the Louisiana Savings Bunk. The name ~ Alr.
j. Keller was mentioned US ono OF the directors
or that institution We arc requested 10
state and we do SO most cheorfully fhat the
person referred to Is not MI J. Keller. the
well known produce merchant NJ No g poy
xfraa ~ root
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-06
500 Snpplcrn snt.
THE REPUBLICAN CONSTITUTION.

has cost Louisiana In direct taxation
state government $50, $40, 71s G3
City government ........ 5s,i79,925 81
Total ......=....-.. S1oo,olo,GH "a
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-06
RYAN AND FARRELL, or OURS.

Apparently tho fame OF Ciubber Williams
OF tho Finest, has reached New Orleans and
injected Into our forcn Il noble emulation.
Tho pnpers hnvo been filled with allllrinK
pancKyIics Of the great Glubber and his
deeds Poets have sung of him. and the hos
.pltul records have rocked with the casualties
OF his victims. Seen through the lens of dis
taucc, md III the Rrent and golifying Hight OF
FINN. 10 hllII a4.nInII
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-06

The march to Cabui has not been bootlcss
In addition to tho nnn la,s " rupees prev
yiously reported u have been found by tho
British, upon information furnished by
Yakoob Khan, other discoveries have been
made of u similar character. AS i ac Of
rupees equals 100000 III our currency, the
amount seized md c.ntis,ntrd 10y the British
commander constitutes a very considerable
rrIy
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
NpeciRl 5lentiOn.

Western oats, for seed, and Western
bran, at 4. FeIl's, 30S W. Front street.
F. McMonagle. dealer in pictures,
picture frames, &C., would be pleased
to see his friends and the public in
general at his place of business, N. W.
corner Third and King streets.
Prepared Wheat and Papcma for in
fants and invalids, sold by J. r. Hart
man, Druggist, corner Of 9Th and Poplar
streets.
PARAsoLs AND SuN UMBRELLAS Go
see the new styles at 4. c. strang's
Wilmington manufactory, 5. W. corner
Fourth and Market streets. Repairing
aud recovering special feature Of oul
business.
81 feel s1O0 better" said lady afte,
being fitted with truss at the Ladies
Department of Z. J. Eelt, Druggist
Private entrance on 9th street. Lad.
attendant.
Keller's Roman Liniment, for rhen
matism, neuralgia, sprains and bruise
and all diseases requiring local appli
cations, at Taylor & Fullerton's' Drug
eists, 302 King street.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Nellie lEubbard's Flight.

A special despatch from Hartford,
Conn, says:
The wandering OF Governor llubbards
daughter and her husband keep alive
the local excitement. Up to this even
ing no message has been received ny
e,hter the family of the brid" or the
family of the bridegroom; and the fur
:hrr report that negotiations had been
opened for the return OF the couple Is
wholly unfound-d. Governor Hubbard
i, obdura,e and will not listen TO any
proposition OF that character. The be-
lief that the couple at first sought a
refuge in New York is generally accep-
ted a. correct, and slight ripple
sensation was created here tonight by
a report that they had been seen in
Montreal and intended to extend their
joutney. The story telegraphed from
here that they were secreted in the
house of sympathising friend in tins
city is pronounced by persons well i'll
formed on the subject as moonshihe'
and is attributed to mere gossip in the
section wher. the Shepard family re-
side. Ifit is true that they have beer
seen in Montreal, it goes to prove thai
Shepard had anticipated trouble anc
had prepared himself with funds be
yond the amount his friends repor
that he and Nellie had in their posses
sion when they left.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Lucky widows.

Mr.. Henry A. Kerr, who died in New
York some time age, left by his will
40, 900 in legacies, including 1900
to his widowed sister, then gave his
widow life interest in the income of
the residue of his estate. and after her
death giving the whole principal to
domestic and foreign religious and
charitable corporations. The Supreme
Court of New York has Just sustained
in tho main the proposition of counsel
for the two widows that all Of the Re-
quests were wholly void because the
will was not made over two months be-
fore the testator's death. With the
exception of a bequest to the Board Of
Foreign Missions, which is sustained,
the b.quests to corporations are inval-
id. and Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Holahan,
sister of the testator, divide the balance
of the estate between themselves. It
will amount to about $3.50, 900.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
FOREIGN NEWS.

The German government has under
taken to suppress the spread of tho revo-
lutionary documents by postal espion-
age. .a.. ..
The French Senate committee has re-
;ected the proposal for removing the
Senate and Chamber to Paris.
British rpiufsrcements have arrived
in South Africa. The relief Of Etowe
will se attempted soon.
A horrible murder has been perpetra-
ted near Richmond, England.
The death sentence of Pa.sanante has
been commuted to penel servitude for
lite.
The Blackburn (Eng.) weavers have
decided to accept 5 per cent. reduction.
A statement was made at Saturdays
meeting that halt the striking opera-'
tives are starving.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Thieves Enter a Grocery Store.

Late Saturday night thieves antered
the grocery store of Adam Grubb K Son
No. 1916 Market street. The thieves
gained an entrance to the store by fore.
ing hole in the cellar door, and also
forcing hole in the door leading from
the cellar to the store, and by slipping
one of the bolts managed to force their
way into the store. The thieves were
after money as none of the goods are
missing. They carried away with them
50 cent silver piece, counterfeit, and
also two cent nickels, counterfeit
The money drawers they opened, but
fortunately they contained no cash.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
An ArcSl Suicide.

On Friday morning, Mrs. Ellen VAN
men. of Terre !Iaute, Ind, aged sew
enty five years, asked for her slippers
and cane and went out in the yard IN
the rear of her sons sid4nce, appar-
emily to enjoy the morning air. She
remained in the yard alone for some
time. Finally one of the inmates of
III. house, on opening the door, discov'
er.d the old lady holding herselfby her
hands preparatory to dropping into the
ci,tern. The affrghted attendant
screamed, but before assistance was pro-
cured the lady had succeeded in drown
ing herself. Although not so consider
ed by her family, Mrs Vanurzen was
evidently insane.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Tho SseOrgia idea.

The Georgia idea Ct the colored ele-
m.ut is that it will do well enough as
basis for Congressional representation,
in which it counts man for man with
the white population, but when it comes
to making up jury-lis!s under the new
constitution, negro rates as one-twen-
tirth of a white man. T.enew system
of impaneling iuries places the matter
in the hands of three white citizens IN
each county, and the average Of negroes
on the lists throughout the State Is
about 5 per cent, d.this, too, is just
about til. percentage OF chances that
colorpd man will get justice and fail
play in d Georgia court.-Ibicayo 7ri
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
The Action Of the Republicans.

Tho action of the Republican eau
Gus on Thursday, aud the attitude
thew hav. assumed respecting the pro
posed legislation, canse much comment
in the House. The Democrats are
greatly annoyed at the position in
which they have been forced by the
Republicans, making their course ap-
near revolutionary. They fear this
united and determined action will
strengthen the President in support Of
the Republicans in the Houss. The
President, Speaking OF the present po,
sition of the Republicans, said that he
was clad to see that the Republicans
have decided to resist the efforts to re-
neal the election laws.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
The Womcn's Tran y IN New York

At the female walking-matoh in Gil
more's Garden. New York, Saturday
night, two OF the markers were dis
charged for cheating, being detected in
putting up laps for Vonberg and La
Chappelle not earned by them. AT ii
P. NJ. the walking ended until 5 min
utes past II to-day, when the second
three days ofthe contest will commence.
The walkers all showed signs Of lame
ness. The score stood Vonberg l9S
miles, Wallace 1856 miles, La Chappelle
ls4 miles laps, Kilbury III miles 5
laps, Tobias ITO miles, Won Klamasch
Isl miles laps. Farrand $50 miles,
Gushing l49 miles, Williams l44 miles
LAPS, Mich l26 miles s laps. The
ch ampion belt is handsome affair con
sisting of four silver plates, beautifully
wrought around the edges, on Russi'
leather background.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
l,OnxsesAiOnR 81.

The U. S Senate will reassemble to-
day, after a three-days' recess. In the
House on Saturday, debate was con-
tinued on the clause,on the army ap'
propriation bill forbidding the presence
Of troops at the polls. Mr.: congtr's
point Of order made on Friday, that
the clause was new legislation and not
in the interest of retrenchment was
oyerrued by the chairman. Mr.. Con-
ger appealed from the decision, but the
House sustained the ruling by vote
Of 1875 to 1O7. General Garfield then
took tn. floor and presented the repnb-
licau case in a long speech. Messrs'
Stephens and Mcmahon were the prin-
cipal speakers on the democratic side.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31

1t would seem to he trsth apprecable by
Isl., and especially ny professors Oftbe healing
art, that to remove the diseases, not to alievi-
ate its symptoms, should be the chief aim Of
medica, ion. Yet in how many instances do
we sec this truth admitted in theory. ignored
in practce. The reason that Hostetter's Stom-
ac.i Bitters is successful in 80 many cases,
with which remedies previously tried were in
adequate to cope, is attributable to the fact
that it is medicine which reaches and re-
moves the causes OF the various maladies to
which it is adapted. Indigestion fever and
ague. liver complaint, gout rheumatism, dis.
orders of tho bowels, urinary affections and
other maladies are not pnlliated merely. but
rooted out by it. II goes to the fourtai n
head. 1T is really. not nomlnnlly, radical
remedy. and II cndows the system with an
amount Of viaOr which Is its best protection
against disease.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
BREvGTIES.

Sun rises 5.48. ...Sun sets e23.
Lat all wonders now cease.
Keep an eye on your hsnnery.
This is regular March morning.
Cupping and leeching at al King st.
FERRIS BROTHERS, 1.-THE" Printers.
The churches we're we'll attended yesterday
Tho Board Of Education meets this evening
He waltzed into the gay saloon,
With tnat fair young gal Vi hisn;
He wanted to 70 up In a balloon
| When he found that oysters lad riZen.
Eight cents line tor advertising in this
column.
M'Liss at the Opera Hsuse this evening. Go
hear 1t.
| DIR. Darmon is now stopping at the Wash
ington House, No. 2O5 Market street,
Iusters are now being worn in the city OF
New Orleans.
The ripple Of Spring poetry and also
white wash brushes is Iaintly audible.
Bring your local news items to the RSrUE-
LIcAN.
McMOnagle's, N. W. corner Third and King
A Cleveland milliner asserts that an En-
glish sparrow entered his store and stole
feathers OIL the counter
Tho Boston school committee has abolished
the kindergarten schooi.
Buy your china and glass at FraiH's new
store, 5JT King street In tho Clayton House
TIE circulation of tho DAILY REPUBLICAN
10 still on the Increase.
Ifyou cannot afford to make her very
fancy present, and you have something of the
military spirit about you, present arms.
| oh r;n 4, m
f. Glasgow, 1905 Walnut and SO East Fifth
street.
Brown, the "GaEette's" Legislature re-
porter, has taken u trip homo to see ns par
ents. Hope they will recognize lin after
writing up the doings Of the Lawmakers OF
Delaware.
Be careful SO You will not get fooled to NOR.
row,
Il. s. Humphrey, the halter, is ready to
supply all with cheap hats and iurnisein :
goods at 2ld Market street.
Advertise your removals in the columns oi
tho REPUBLICAN,. the best medium in the
city,
The Legislature will go to Washington, D.
c., on tuesday morning.
Tomorrow will he all IS day. Don't let
the small boys sell you.
Buy the SPLENDID, WINDSOR and VIC
TOR COOK RANGES from Milton SHIPPERS,
No. Ill West Eighth street.
The Wilmington newsboys are o hsppy set
OF youngsters. "Hcrs you 20, DAILY RnPUB.
LICAN, one cent. the best paper in the city! "
Almost time for the city folks to engage
boarding at the Summer sca;ide resorts.
The Wilmington youths have tho walking
and running mania. They do ttor sport and
always receive 1t from the hands Of theil
parents.
Notice to the public that l will half-sele and
heel boots and snoes for 81 and other mendiug
in proportion, at ). W. corner OF Seventh anu
Tatnail streeis. John L. Bailey.
Another one Of those cheap and NASTY
penny papers will make its advent int. Viii
mington journalism today.
On Saturday afternoon AZ three O'Clock the
Delaware Legislature did adjourn Tor two
more years
All kinds Of job printing neatly executed at
the REPUBLICAN Office.
The best disintectant against epldenics-
Havo your houses ceanly painted, grainet
and kalsominsd by W. X. Grant, h. seventl
street. The most work Tor the lea 1t cash
An EmDress said to an Ameer
Il wished to be friends with you, dear;
But youc love you've withheld,
Hence shall be compelled
To give you licking severe
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Tho Intentions Of the Majority.

Meeting Mr.. Frye, OF Maine, on the
floor of the House yesterday, no stated
to your correspondent, in answer to a
ouestion: "The evident intention OF
the Democrats is to fasten these OBJ
noxious measures to the Appropriation
bills. They will be thus passed ana
sent to the President, who will most
certainly veto them. The dead lock
will then come, and it Is now believed
that a recess will I've taken until next
winter, What will follow it will be
hard to tell, but the country Will not
be in suspense much longer a. 10 the
true intents of the Democracy
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
To the Front.

Several of our Colonels having re.
ceived information that there might
possibly be trouble among the sore.
heads about the removal of the Court
House, it is said they have been fur
nished with three days rations, consist
ing of biscuit, one herring, and somt
beans, and ordered to proceed to the
scene of the disturbance. This is bigge,
game than the potato bugs.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
rr,se INCEST PILLS ON EARTH ARE IN. sls1s

ryJHE INCEST n LIS ON EARTH ARE IN. SlNAe
VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS.. They never
grine, sicseu or weaken IN their operation. and
hcnrc they .re the best pills ever offered, es-
,,scially t1r aged po0"Ie. They are splen-
I'd Liver cure AM elegant pur2ative medi-
,ce. They operate 'iea.1antiy and mildly,
mt t4oroughly and actually. They cure
lien iachc Hilousn ss, Weak Bowels, Disi.
aass, Vsriigo, Wea. Nerves, all Liver attec-
rio1s, general Aches over the system, tbey
nj. ts i".tter apps.!te, aad In Rheums tism.
Nalr,'~ja nnr lisa acnJ, In connection Wit
on Ce,ebIstod Pa a Sc rcter, . very speedy
cue Is obtained. We nave over 1000 relsrsa-
cents a hex, or nve M'xes for 81. Sent by mail.
p.ucipal Depot Fourth AMI King streets,
Wl,ni1pton Del. Phjaseiphia Depot 60l
Arh ST eet, Sold by dealers and at country
5tOres