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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
EQUALIZATION Of Taxation.
baton Rouge Advocate.


We notice some OF our country contempo-
raries speak favorably of the organization OF
q board whose duty it will be to equalize tax
alton.
There are serious objections to the plan.
First, 1t will be building soft places for few
more politicians. Second, the labors of such
a board would be fruitless, as 1t is perfectly
impossible to fix a proper value on land and
stock unless the assessing party is on the
ground to properly classify and appraise the
property to be assessed. Third, such State
board will have their headquarters at the
Mecca of all wisdom, the political metropolis,
and are liable to make slight Determinations
In favor OF the policy OF the political reform
ers down there that would not be so very pal
liable to country taxpayers.
We believe that some plan should be
adopted to make the assessments just and
uniform all over the State, but we cannot see
how 1t can be done by q board of gentlemen
who know nothing at all about the property
they may be called on to fix q value upon. 1t
seems to us the only possible way to arrive at
country parishes would be to fix values on
woodlands, on open and untitled lands and
assess the titled lands in proportion as they
are productive For instance, finely timbered
lands are worth more than lands poorly tim
bered. Lands that are open and untitled for
want OF labor or means to put them In culti-
walton OF course should be considered of less
assessable value than lands In active cultiya-
ton. And again, lands that produce bale OF
cotton or two hogsheads OF sugar to the acre
are more valuable than lands yielding only a
half bale OF cotton or one hogshead OF sugar
Thus it will be seen that by classifying lands
In this way nearer approach to an equaliza-
tiOn Of values can be reached than by almost
any other method; hence, to make such as
sessment properly the officer must be on the
ground to note all OF the facts, so as to be able
to fix an Intelligent estimate upon the value
OF real estate
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
Tho Democrat and a Constitutional Com.
ventIOn.
shreveport Times.l

The Governor has signed the bill calling a
constitutional convention. From ali Quarters
OF the State the voice of the people demanded
this bill as the first act OF the Legislature.
The Democratic party was pledged to it by
solemn declaration In its convention held at
Baton Rouge last year
The present document called constitution
was hatched by a mob of corrupt partisans
who framed constitution which, IL given its
proper title would be called the thiefs magma
charta. 1t was prepared by ignorant and de-
praved men, and the wonder Is that Louisiana
Is not In worse condition. by
the present constitution every IA
cllity Is given to unscrupulOus rulers 70 I'M
pose grievous burdens upon the people; to
divert the revenues OF the State to every
plundering scheme; to give the Governor the
most Unlimited power; to make him more
formidable than the emperor OF Russia. No
State in the Union has as many officials to
the population; none pays such enormous
salaries for SO little work.
The power vested in the Executive is too
great even for the best and purest Governor
These powers are not consonant with liberty
When The people rid themselves of ten vaars
Radical rnisrule, the New Orleans DEmo5rp !. r.
uncompromjsing in its adherence to inst nrin,
Clip es OF government, began a war on the Oh
noxious constitution. In this contest If bao
never wavered, sparing neither friend or foe foe
Its patriotic editor saw there was No raI;ef
from the burdens OF the people save through
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
The New President of France.

Francois Paul Jules Grevy was born at
Montsous-V -Vaudrez, Jura, August Is, 1913.
After being graduated from the College OF
Poligny he read law In Paris, and was stu
dent there in the days Of July, 1880, when
Charles X, threw away the crown Of France
over game Of whist at Versailles. He flung
himself ardently into the revolution, and was
with the corps which stormed the barracks Of
the Rue de Babyione. Like most thorough
going Republicans. he vas soon disappointed
by the rule OF the citizen King, and he earned
distinction early as defender of those MEM
bers OF the Radical party who were prose-
cuted by the government. He made his
first famous plea in the case against
two companions OF Barbes. Throughout the
monarchy of July he remained faithful to his
convictions, and after the flight Of Louis
Philippe, in 1848, he was made a commits
sioner of the provisional government for his
department. He fulfilled the difficult duties
OF the post with such tact and moderation,
and so carefully avoided compromising him
self in the quarrels of the Republican fac
tions that he became the most popular man
in the Jura. In the election for members of
the Assembly he was first on the list OF the
eight chosen. In the Assembly he was made
a vice president and a member OF the Judi
clary Committee. He spoke often, and earned
nigh reputation as debator He took an
independent position, but as rule voted with
the extreme Left. He proposed that the
executive should be chosen by the National
Assembly and hold office at its pleasure, with
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
THE NEW YORK CUSTOM-H0USE.
PROGRESS OF THE FIGHT BETWEEN
CONHLING AND THE ADMIN
IsTRATION.
The Tawny Senator Getting the Worst
Of 1t.

WAsHIsaToN. Feb. 2.-The struggle over the
New York custom house appointments has not
lost any OF its intensity, nor has the nutslde
ticuarly In view OF the fact that the chances OF
success on either side are narrowed down very
closely; :, The postponement OF ths ma ma
measure n TnS % repulse to Conkilng. and the Presl
dent and Secretary sherman . ieei yer very p muen os,
pone been q very close one there might be
8 me strength In the reasoning that the result
was due more to courtesy toward the executive
branch Of I government. and In order to give
the usual consideration 10 Its letter addressed
to the Senate o. the subject. The fact however,
OF the " to being very decided tbefnR s5 to 2el
In favor o. .postponement puts quite different
phase on the outlook.
Yesterday morning before the senate con-
vened the chances were pretty even. with some
advantage In favor Of Con king. but as the day
advanced and up to the hour OF adlonr9men
the h Rnnb Tas gbhl9gb bn9 bs
also, and the number they represnnteh voted
.auarely against postponement MT; sherman %
is confident that change OF three or Tour DEM
oorats will settle the struggle. and that the
present incumbents will be confirmed.
A prominent Democratic, Senator remarked
yesterday morning that their party COULDN'T
afford to continue the struggle anv longer, and
while be felt some sympathy for Conkl.ng. and
was one OF those who humored this feeling last
party clearly forbfds him doing 50 any longer.
The same Senator. continuing. remarked thaF
the letter OF the President couldn't be ignored;
and the Democratic patty could never defend
It's action In doing So The New York custom
house was one OF the most important OF the
public service that two-thirds OF the customs
revenues were collected through 1t, and to ex-
pect thi could be done faithfully and perfectly
wi h officers not In harmony with the Secretary
OF the Treae ury was ont OF the question.
Another Senator of the tame politics also
| stated that II the county could witness this
fight as 1t does the other proceedings Of Cnn-
gress, Conking would not get ten votes to fol-
low him that no pubic man could afford TO
| lmperil the public service on such flimsy
grounds, and that nothing but the cover Of
secrecy has continued The struggle as long as
this.
Senator Gordon said tonight. in conversation
wi: h reference to the New Y rk appointments.
that Conkling Is losing ground daily and he
| (GordoD) was now satisfied that the administra-
tion would triumph He said number OF DEM
ocrats who hitherto have been doubtful, he was
convinced. would vo' 9 for confirmation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
NEW ORLEANS, MONDAY. 8,

the title Of President of the Council OF Min
listers, but the proposition was defeated by a
vote OF CAB to 1853.
After the presidential election OF December
10 M. Grevy opposed the policy OF Louis Ma
poleon, and especially the expedition to Rome.
He was reelected to the Corps Legislatif,
and, without making common cause with the
Radicals, became one OF the principal oppo-
nents of the government He protested
against the law OF May 81 and opposed the
revision of the constitution. After the coup
detat of December, 1851, he gave himself
up entirely TO the practice OF his pro-
fession, and In 1868 he became batonnier
OF the Order Of Advocates. In the same
year, and again In 1869 and 1871, he was
elected member of the Corps Legislatif.
The election OF 1868 was the first since 1852 In
which the Government had been completely
routed, and M. Grevy was the returned by a
majority 80 decisive that at the ensuing cleo
tion no official candidate was opposed to him,
and he received eight-ninths of all the votes
cast. He was chosen President OF the Assem-
bly, In March, 1871, and held that posi- ion down
to April, 1873, when he declined the invitation
OF President Theirs to serve longer In that
capacity. Ever since the establishment OF
the Third Republic he has been looked upon
as the natural head OF the Conservative Re-
publicanism OF France.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
THE COUNTRY PRESS.
VIEWS OF THE COUNTRY PAPERS On
VARIOUS TOPICS OF PUBLIC
INTEREST.
The New Orleans sugar Landing.
New iberia Sugar Bowl. ]

New Iberia Sugar BOWL
The condition of the sugar landing In New
Orleans during the past month has been
positive disg, ace to that city. Sugar and
molasses, which had been handled by plant
ers with great care to avoid the mud, is there
rolled off into mud Of such depth that 1t is
difficult for persons to get to it on foot, and
the horrible condition in which purchasers
find the packages must affect the price of the
sugar to certain extent. Then, when laden
on drayS Tor transfer to purchasers or other
landings, the streets In the vicinity are so
very muddy that drays and floats are often
stuck hard and fast in the mud, and some
times they have to be again unloaded In the
mud. Why do not the city authorities take
some steps to thoroughly drain and pave the
sugar landing Most certainly the revenues
derived from tonnage and other profits aris-
ing from the handling of country produce
are sufficient to put the landing In proper
condition for the reception of such articles.
We hope some better provision will be made
for handling the sugar crop before another Is
sent to market.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
NEWS.
FRANCE.


n Trfumyfrate Of Gambetta, Grevy ana
pusaure- Control All vhe Cow
ernment Powers-Numer0us Changes
Proposed.
INV yoHK. Feb. 2,The Hurald's special Paris
&e aays: The following Is fromSan authentic
q infuential source: The transmissions OF
n powers Of Office are not yet com peted at
Trsathes. M. Greyy. 1ambetta and Dufaure
sm d oil powerful triumvrate. They thor
sch1y understand each other and hold all gov
snm9tal power in their hands. M. Dufaure.
hmeTf. will probably retire from the Cabinet
sta Iartel, now at the head Of the upper
EHl-the latter becoming Premier. and M.
ftste succeeding to the Presidency OF the
Bnat.
In bnversatiop, last evening, NJ. Gambetta
bclded the ministerial crisis at an end r nj
pnf4ence In President Grevy. Hesaid admin
btrave and diplomatic changes would now
Blace without single hitch. He Is opposed
d III Himpeachment OF the ministers on the SIX
jee&h Of May.
Pfliament will probably return to Versailles
abdt fortnight hence. Numerous diplomatic
eh4ges are impending.
of ne Cbamter Of Deputies was a master.
strske. 1t saves him from the obligation oi
taxing an Off ca in the ministry. ther-hY avoid
lid unpopular ity. and designating him as the
euScessor TO M. Grevy.
the crisis having nUw passed. 1t may be- stated
VI n fact that the Republican chiefs had re,
solyed to arrest Marshal MacMahon and send
him TO the military prison IL vincennes II he
hsd refused to yield to the will OF the nation
fhis statement has revived strange and start
Ing runners of the past few days La relation tC
diseoveries made by the Left
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
[Houma Courier

The Solons OF Louisiana, In General Assem-
sembly convened, have not done anything of
Import since my last, except the lower House,
which, with few scattering nays only, has
passed the bill administering death blow to
that growing insolent and unsupportable cor
rupting concern, yclept the Louisiana State
Lottery. This of our Representatives re-
fleets greatly to their credit, as it reflects the
wishes OF their constituencies. Once In the
Senate the bill was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary, by which committee it was
reported last Monday, majority reporting
favOrably, with an amendment postpOning
the effect OF the law to the last day OF March |;
the report of the minority OF the committee,
among whom figure Senators Garland, Breaux
and Wheeler, Is adverse to the passage of the
bill, on the ground that it, the Lottery Com
pany, has "vested rights" which the Legis-
lature cannot impair, and urges the
retention Of this great gambling school
on the ground that it contributes to
the support of one OF the States noblest In
stitutions, 4. e., the Charity Hospital. The
majority report OF the committee was to be
taken up yesterday, but owing to an early
adjournment OF the Senate the bill had to go
over for day. great many rumors are In
circulation concerning the movements OF the
Lottery's hirelings in their efforts for their
masters and some OF these efforts are rather
startling as regards the hraZen effrontery
displayed by these men In their endeavors to
decoy from their seats Senators friendly to
the bill; but SO far these efforts prove futile
Apropos of the. Lottery, you have noticed
how 1t has gone into the 'card" business, for
the purpose OF denouncing the immoral
Democratic champion, and In defense Of that
extremely moral institution, the Lottery.
"Cards" !, 2, 8, 4 and 5 have already seen the
light of day In the Picayune, Times and ITEM,
with more to come. These cards are certainly
the emanations Of an able pen, pungent and
sarcastic, but still the DEMOCRAT is unmoved
and continues Its relentless attacks upon the
Lottery, and it will not "down."
While speaking of the DEMOCRAT tits proper
to state that the report of the JOINT commit
tee appointed to investigate the affairs of the
State Printer, one OF its proprietors, is a COM
plete vindication Of that official's conduct, and
but for the House, which failed to properlv
treat the reluctant witness, Green, foul con-
spiracy. would have been fully developed and
exposed.
Later-The report Of the majority of the
Senate Judiciary Com mittee on the lottery
bill was taken up yesterday, the amendment
proposed was adopted, and the bill engrossed
yeas %, nays 13. The bill goes on the cal
the lottery are numbered, and it may be con- n
sidered, In vulgar parlance, cooked" Bravo
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
Appraisement of tine Duty ON Kid Gpves-
Tire BRsfs selected,

NEW YORK Feb. 2-The merchant apptaisers
who have been In conference several dats past
with General Appraiser Kitchen TO deArmine
the dutiable value OF the invoices OF tbs Alex
andre kid gloves imported from Paris ~ A. II.
for his acton 1t is known that all appraisers
10 not agree as TO what th basis Of yalrs oue ht
0 be- and the matt r will therefore pc decided
b the collector OF the port. In accoI dane with
a recent Treasury ruling.
1T Is understood that one if nottwo mgch ant
apl ,raisers favored the value being fked at
fort y nine francs instead Offortytwo as cHim ed
by Importers but the government apphisers
held 10 the position already set forth y at the
foreil "a market value should be the bass aud
two fr, mes ought to be the standard.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
Can't. KelIs, COmrt.M
Washington Cor. Cincinnati ENQUIRE,

Nv VUT'
The proceedings and findings Of the naval
court-martial, which recently met In New Or
leans to try Lieut.. Commander Kels for
some very uncomplimentary illusions to
Senator Kellogg. which were Incorporated In
an open letter published by Kells, have been
forwarded to this city and ale now being re-
viewed by Secretary Thompson previous to
being submitted to the President for his ap-
proval. 1t Is understood that the court finds
Kells guilty Of the charges upon which he
was tried, and recommend his dishonorable
dismissal from the United States navy. KeIs
friends will endeavor to have the sentence
modified by the President to suspension from
rank and pay for five years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
The Terms of Debt settlement Proposed
I'm yIrEinia-AnOther Rail-
rOnd Schema.

WASHINGTON Feb. g. The Poet Of tomorrow
will contain the following special from Rich
mond. Va:
The council OF foreign bondholders and the
funding association OF the United States con-
cluded their lators at q late hour last evening.
II was In substance IN offer to accept per cent
for five years. for five years aud for ten
years. The proposition will be- reported to the
general committee at 10 o'clock to- morrow
morning. The sub. committee will make no
recommendation.
w. A. Vart OF the Washington and Smith Salt
Works, Is endeavoring to unite the capitalists
and stock holders of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroads In an effort 10 build the road to the
Virginia White SULPHUR Springs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
The War on the MonopoIIes.


Decidedly the best paper In the South at
this time is the New Orleans DEMOCRAT. It's
daily issue Is equal to the best In the matter
Of current news, etc, while its SUNDAY issue
has sixteen six-column pages, filled with the
choicest reading matter. The democrat has
had an adventurous career in its war upon
the monopolies, and they have made furious
assaults upon it In the way Of suits for SLAM
der and charges of fraud by grand iuries,
Stonewall Jackson's brigade, and to-day 1t is
master of the situation, and enjoying grand
and complete triumph. We congratulate the
DEMOCRAT and its managers on this, and
hope it will be as successful In every good
work
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03

Mr.. Judah Philip Benjamin, ext Confederate
Secretary, is now, it is said, sixty-eight years
Queens counsel in London, having a very
large legal practice which brings him at
least S150,000 year. He is really an Eng
lishman; his parents were natives OF the lit
tie island Of Nevis IN the British West Indies,
He is quoted as saying that he should have
been made Queens counsel several years
earlier If some OF the powers that be had not
imagined that to honor him might not be re-
garded as friendly by the government at
Washington.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
Payment Of the Interest in Gold Recon-
mended-NO Demand for Ruilf0n.

WARRINGTON. Feb. 2.-The Treasury Depart
ment last Saturday recommended the payment
treasures. II go desirei. On the first Of Jan
uary. In order to prevent'any chance OF a run at
the New York sub-t, easury. the depart
terest In gold checks on New York or
In legal tenders. IL the experience OF
paying interest in gold. whenever desired. has
treasury here. there has hardly been any de-
mand for gold Nearly every body to whom
interest was due took ereenbacks in preference
without exception, oil ladies'.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
The Democrat.

The joint committee appointed by the Lou
lsiana Legislature to Investigate the charges
against the State Printer for overcharging in
day, and completely vindicated that official
IN the charges preferred. We are glad to note
TINS, as the DEMOCRAT has stood almost
slngly and alone In its fight against Radical
corruption and thievery, and Il the only open,
Orleans printed in the English language
Inc DEMOCRAT rs one of the best papers in
the South, and should be supported not only
by the people OF Louisiana, but all along the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
SPORTING NOTES.
OLeary's Next Walk-A SparrinE Exhi-
billion stopped by the Police.

ST. LOUIS. Feb 2.-Daniel O'Leary. the pedes-
trian, arrived here to-day from the Hot Springs
New York. He goes at once to Chicago 10 com
plete ARRANGEMENTS for the final contest for the
Ashley cup. The trial will commence about
not yet settled.
Under the ,guise of the Battle of Farm
borough" johnny Dwyer and Tom Kelly ap-
the Theatre Comiaue to give a sparriup match.
They, had inst taken the their positions1 when a
squad Of police apRge,ared g.,a ,np9n the stage and
confusion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
RUSSIA.
Extraordinary Measures for the Arrest Of
the Plague,

y ST, PETERSBURG, Feb. 2.-The government
have taken extraordinary measures to suppress
and prevent the further spread Of the plague.
and they have ordered that the village Of Wet
jianka shall be burned and the Inhabitants
eompepsHted for whatever Losses they may suS.
tain Other villages will also be destroyed
when necessary to prevent the spread Of the
snnnurQn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03

BE wouldn't stay to dinner when he was
asked. and the reason Sas that he had no appe-
tite. and thought that IL he stayed and didn't
eat, his friend would be offended Then he was
troubled with indigestion, too and had to be
very careful about his food. He ought to use
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic. zine gIassful three
three times day will effect swift and certain
cure in all cases OF indigestion. dyspepsia. and
and all complaints arising from a disordered
stomaeh.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
WASHINGTON.
The Postal TeIex rapn scheme-H0w IL
MRy be Revived.

WASHINGTON, Feb. "A movement has been
set on root here among Senators and Members,
Rress, having for its object the revival OF the
postal Telegraph proiect. A bill for this pur-
pose is being prepared and will be presented
In both houses provided the bill offered by Sem
ator Jones. OF Florida, thorizlng railroads to
construct and use telegraph wires along their
roads shall fail to pass. 1t is thought Senator
Jones bill will answer all present purposes, but
should 1t fail the postal telegraph will be
pushed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03

against a reduction Of wages and OF the tene,
mpflt. house system Resolution were ADOPTED
calling upon all trades to unite against tae COL
tinued reduction Of wages. ,,
During a flre which occurred early THIS morn @
Ing 10 the dwelling Of Thomas Carr. on sixth
Avenue Carrs n Ne children were rescue from
the hnrninR building By two police oGfceIs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
Honest John sure Of some Support.

Rival candidates may fairly assume that
honest John Sherman will have the support
Of the First National Bank for President next
year.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-03
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON Feb 9. a. m.-For the West Gull
States partly cloudy wea her ana near the coast
light rains. with slowly rising tenn perature,
slowly falling barometer, &c. and winds sblt.
ing to south during the day. The rivers wfh
change but slightly