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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
SILVER In THE SENATE.
The Caucus Committees The Situation Un-
satisfactory.
Especial to the Democrat.l

Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON, June q The Republican
Senators had caucus to-day on the silver
bill, and concluded to oppose 1t Ia Its pres
ent form solidly, except Jones, Of Nevada.
They will not all oppose It On principle. but
these who pretend to be In favor Of silver as
en- abstract proposition agree to oppose the
present bill on minor grounds OF detail. This
leaves the fate OF the bill In the hands Of half
a-dozen Democratic Senators, Of whom at
least three, Bayard, Herman and Eaton, may
be depended on to oppose 1t all hazards. II
Randolph, White, Groom, Butler and Hamp-
ton join with these, as the gold men conf
IDENTIFY claim, the defeat Of the bill is inevi-
table,
The joint caucus committee is in session to-
night, and the result OF their labors, in the
shape Of new appropriation bills, will be pre-
sented for the consideration OF the joint eau
Gus itself tomorrow night. 1t Is not at all
certain that the caucus will abide by the
scheme that has been prepared in the COM
mittee, and the deliberations Of the caucus
tomorrow night bids fair to be very interest
ing. The situation here is not altogether
satisfactory, owing to the decentralization
from various causes Ia the Democratic ranks
OF o nature previously indicated In these dig
patches. A. @. b.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
The South American War.
Movements Of the Peruvian, Bolivian and
Ohilian Forces.

PANAMA, May M.-The Peruvian squadron
has been organized in three divisions for Inn
mediate operations. The first IL composed OF
the iron-ciads Huascar and Independents,
with the transport Chalacofs. under the COM
mand Of Capt. Mignel grand commander OF
the Huascar. The second OF the corvettes
Union and PilcOmais and the transport
and the third made up Of two monitors,
with the transport Limeria, under the COM
mand OF Capt. Camillio CarriIIo.
President PTado sailed for Tocua to assume
command OF the united forces Of Peru and
Bolivia, where the bolivian army is waiting
From Toct1a Gen. Prado will proceed to
Areca, where the first division OF the Peru
Wan feet will make the future base OF opera
tions. Gen. Teaza will also assume COM
Daza's forces number 60O0 men.
The Chilians are said to be In heavy force
In the Alacama district, having 1900 to
Il, COO men under arms; consequently, before
this h territory s Thegalfedh BY Bolivia there
1t Is reported that in recent demonstra-
ton made by the Chilian ships against the
little town OF Millines, In Peru, near Iquique,
a number Of launches were destroyed; but
when landing was attempted the soldiers
on shore, thirty In ell, drove off the boats.
This brought the fire OF the ships on the
town, and In short time 1t was reduced to
ashes
Advices from Caldera state that of the
mouth Of the river Loa the Puruvian cor
vettes La Union and piIcomaxo lay In walt
for the Chilian transport Copiape, but instead
Of this steamer they met the Chilian gunboat
Magazines, and proceeded to open on her a
vigorous attack. The Magallinos, on sighting
the enemy. increased her speed, but having
been overtaken by La Union Immediately
faced her and accepted the unequal combat.
The Magazines fired forty-seven shells, dis
.abling La Union, killing thirty-six men, and
proceeded quietly on her way to 1quique.
The Magallinos had only two guns to oppose
to the eighteen OF the enemy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
COLOMBIA.
More Political Troubles and Revolutions 4
Difficulty Between Colombia and Ecuador.

PANAMA, May 23-Although state OF war
has been proclaimed here nothing yet has
taken place to disturb peace.
Al reign OF disorder is reported In BogOta,
owing to political complications. Gen.
Tarijlllo 1s reported active in exciting the
people to revolution. A serious question is
now occupying the attention of the authorities
as to the legality OF delivering ARMS from the
United States for Peru, now at war with
Chill. Az the republic OF Colombia ID neutral
On this question II is thought the President
has acted LII bad faith In permitting
the arms to be taken on board the
Peruvian transport Talisman, which was
sent here to receive such arms The Talis-
man arrived here from CtslIao on the nine
teenth instant, and having obtained special
permit succeeded In her mission to receive
shipment Of arms from the United States.
She is now ready for sea, but waiting for
some munitions OF war expected from Eng
land. The Chilian consul In this city pro-
tested against the action OF the Colon bian
government, and the question may yet be
made one OF national Importance. The Tails
man sailed for Caliao at noon yesterday, the
twenty-third.
Ex-President Miro died here yesterday.
.Advlces from Lima represent that serious
difficulty Is brewing between Colombia and
Ecuador, owing to the refusal OF the latter to
pay certain claims OF Colombian citizen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
THE OHIO DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
An Exciting Convention Promised Demo-
cratic Primaries The Hamilton
County Delegation.

COLUMBUS, O., June 2-The contest In the
Democratic ranks for the gubernatorial nom-
nation Is getting exciting. By tonight the
numbers from all parts Of the State.
The convention will be held on Wednesday
evening next
Messrs. Ewing, Riee and Ward have rooms
Only q few leading Democrats s1s are ea,i on the
ground 80 far. They are busy figuring out
probable results, basing their estimates on
what is learned Of the indications at other
points, as to who Ia or will be the favorite can
didate. 81
The impression is 50 far that Rice Ii gain
The. Bishop men are somewhat depressed
by nnfayorable reports m 2f the results of the
and ether targo towns. ss.s.
They profess not to have expected much
dlna btbReHe places, but still they are evidently
The best authorities now agree. however.
that II Bishop carries the Hamilton county
primaries" solid, he will win In the sconve1i-
ttOn, but otherwise he will not.
The Greenbackers favor the nomination Of
Ewing for Governor.
ii p. .m.-Gov- Bishop, Gen. Rice and Durbin
Ward, candidates for Governor, are all here
present indications Rice is far ahead OF either
competitor and growing stronger. The
Bishop men keep up bold front and talk
confidently, while Wards chances are as a
compromise between BOTH The trouble seems
TO be to combine on Lieutenant Governor.
Sam Hunts stock ls growing some, but he is
DOn-cOmmittal himself. 1t is understood here
that Ewing will not accept the second place
and the Rice men will not agree on Ewing
heading their ticket. The managers all seem
to be In favor Of Rice.
THE CINCINNATI DELEaATEs no THE coNyEN-
# NION.
CINCINNATI. June IA primary election
for deleQatag to the Dem O,ratjo Stata #(!nn
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SHREVEPORT.
= ra-ra Oonfagration Several Persons IN
Jureu.
Especial to the Democrat. !

IbUVCIHI 10 GllB OHMUcrHCaI
SHREVEPORT. La, June 2.-Last night, be-
tween and Q, fire broke out on the
levee In q bakery and grocery, owned by g.
P. Kenard. The fire ragged most of the night,
completely destroying three large two-story
brick buildings and damaging three adjoining
ones. The stock Of O. P. Kenard, baker, Hall
d Dingle, wholesale liquor dealers, and j. a.
Stevens, grocer, was completely destroyed
by the fire. r
The tstock Of 3. @. Toope, Gregg u Ford
was greatly damaged by water. The other
losses by the fire were Abe Dreyfus, j. n.
Stephens and Koran 4 Looney. The total
loss is estimated at tlfty-fve thousand dol
lars, mostly covered by insurance. Several
policemen were injured at the fire.
Red RIVER
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
Americas Fifteen Inventions.

An English journal frankly gives credit to
the American genius for at least fifteen inven- n
tions and discoveries which, It says. has been
adopted all over the world. These trInmnfc
of American genius are thus enumerated. .
Tirss, the cotton .a;aa gin; second, the planning
grain reaper; fourth, the rotary nrinfine sirs,
press; fifth. navigation BY steam; sixth, H.
not air Or caIorIc engine; seventh, the sew;l,ss
machine; eighth, the India rnbber indu try:
nlntn, ne machine manufacture Of orse
eleventh, the gauge lathe: twelfth. the grain l
elevator thirteenth, artificial Ice manufac-
lure on large scale; fourteenth, the electro
magnet and its practical applications; ff-
IIeenth, the composing machine for printers
this direction receive due credit from such q
source. "a
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
A Romantic story.

New YORK, June 2.-The Times prints q ro-
mantle story from Elmira, N. z, to-day.
about Katie Hanson, who disappeared from
her home In Tioga, Pa, twenty-five years ago.
She was then eighteen. Katie, It appears, left
dressed In male attire and went West She
was engaged on boat as cook and roustabout.
After the war broke out she served as soldier
until her sex was discovered, and then she be-
the war she was married to Major Honkins.
who had been her captain. Hopkins's family
In Ohio refused to recognize his wife. and The
couple went to Cuba. There they prospered.
They sail for New York this summer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
THE o'LEARY BELT MATCH.
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
How to Get Rid Of a Successful Rival in
Business.

MONTREAL, June 2.-Great excitement and
indignation exists here over the brutal mur-
ally believed 1t was done by a body Of cab
men who were jealous Of the Norris livery
stable enjoying the monopoly Of the Windsor
Hotel business. They destroyed d great
number OF his valuable carriages and set fire
but no definite clue has yet been secured.
THE SMITH MURDER TRIAL.
New YORK, June 2-Jennle Smith and Cove
Bennett Werein the Hudson County Court to-
day to receive sentence, but on the announce
ment that Judge Knapp would not sit this
week they were taken back to jail. Their
counsel were In consultation this evening re-
garding the best course to pursue In appeal
Ing for new trial.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
SPORTING NEWS.
The DesMoines Races-Rarus to Run
Against Time. a

DEsM ONES, Iowa, June 1.-The great trot-
ting races begin here tomorrow, with Rarus
and Sweetzer entered for $1,000 purses against
Time The track is In good order. The weather
is fine and cool. ~-3
THE o'LEARY BELT MATCH.
CHICAGO, June 2.-The net receipts Of the
match for the O'Leary belt were about $500.
Parry was about town to-day feeling remak-
ably well. The protest against his having the
belt and first money, It Is Thought, will
amount to nothing. Parry requests the fol
lowing ingcription to be placed on the belt.
Iand, In a seventy -fve-hour tournament at tie
Exposition building, Chicago, America May
28 to 81, 1879, beating Dobler, Banks, Sherry
and eighteen others, completing 1858 miles In
will be inscribed: Presented BY Daniel
O'Leary, May %, 1879"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
THE LEVEE BILL.
The Mississippi River Bill Passes
the House.
It's Chances of Passage in the Senate
Proposed Amendments.
Especial to the Democrat.l

Especial to the Democratl
WASHINGTON, June 2.--The Mississippi
river bill has just passed the House. under q
suspension Of the rules, and Gibson and Rob
ertson are making strong effort to have 1t
taken up immediately by consent and put on
Its passage In the Senate
Robertson is sanguine that 1t will get
through the Senate tomorrow, II not to-day.
II is unchanged from the text printed In the
DEMOCRAT some time ago, but there is some
danger Of an attempt to amend 1t in the Sem
ate by increasing the number of commission
ers. II this Is done 1t may have the effect Of
beating the bill when 1t comes back to the
House, AC.B,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY. JUNE 8, 1879

and 1t was agreed that the Republicans In
the senate would stand by the President In
the contest est With n the malority A Western
party had gained Immensely by the mistakes
OF the Democrats thus far twas incredibIe.
he said, that men possessing the Judgment oil
some OF the Democratic leaders could fall into
He thought that the new bills would be pre-
sented In such shape as would warrant the
President In vetoing them again, and In 81
doing he would have the entire support OF the
party. II this should be the case, the Repub-
the scorching weather Of June. No definite
action looking to the line of defensive tactics
will be adopted by the Republicans till the
Democrats have matured their plans. That
was decided on this afternoon.
WARMERS SILVER BILL.
There Is fair chance that Warmers silver
bill will be allowed to sleep in the Senate
Mr.. Bayard, Chairman of that committee is
opposed to the bill, as are also Messrs. Nor.
rilI, Ferry and Allison This iS a majority Of
the COMMITTEES and sufficient to keep the bill
In committee indefinitely. There is but one
the committee from Its further consideration.
which is like ayote OF want OF confidence In
the committee.
THE TAX ON EXPORTED TOBACCO.
Senator Bayard will report, at to-mOrrow's
meeting OF the Finance Committee, resolu-
tion In which he will ask that the committee
agree to hear the addresses Of the tobacco men
on the subject Of the export OF tobacco in
bond
THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE BILL.
The House Committee on Commerce. has de-
cided to meet next Friday to hear arguments,
pro and con. on the Reagan inter-Sta COM
merce bill.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CASE.
The Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections have decided to begin regularly next
Thursday the investigation Of the Kellogg
Spofford claims to Louisiana's chair In the
Senate.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
The Cray Ihermometer.

CHICAGO, June 2.-One of tl,a most euddan
changes eyer experienced here occurred at
IL: ~ Saturday afternoon, the mercury falling
No-from 86o to 66o In one or two minutes.
81. ana 90 5eo IN two hours a brisk gale sprang
terday. People who verltured ouf 3 n from si their
tires were obliged to muffis up with overcoats
ana 1urs.. Light snow fell forty miles north
OF mere, On the lake shore Numerous mis-
maps are reported on the lake.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
The MOUND Bnilder..

DECATUR, Ala, June "A few days since.
some colored men digging into an ancient
mound on the plantation OF Major Fielder,
near Union Springs. Bullock county, came
upon the skeletons Of an Indian and his horse.
The man had been buried sitting upright on
the animal, and rich specimens Of gold, with
large sheets Of isingIass, were found, which
had decorated the bodies - -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
Gov. Cullum,s vetses.

SPRINGFIELD, H., June 2-The Governor
has vetoed the Senate bill to prohibit the kill
Ing Of quail until October 1, 1883, for the rea-
ject is included in other bills. - go.
1t Is confidently expected that he will veto
the House bill prohibiting payment Of en-
ployees with store bills.
Petitions have been received from many
miners, mechanics and others asking him Ia
do SO. for the reason that it Is In the interest
Of outside merchants. -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
The Illinols ElectIons.

CHICAGO, June 2-Elections were held to
day throughout the State for Circuit and
Supreme Court judges. The contests were
generally Of a local, personal and dnon-political
Issue. In this city, however, both Democrats
and Republicans had ticket In the field, and
the fight on some candidates was quite BIT
ter. The Republican candidates were: Thos,
nry oB Boos abse Erastns tne Gou f. aR
Buell., Julius Rosenthal and Charles 81. Reed,
forijudges OF the Circuit Court. The Demo-
cratic candidates were: Judge Deckey for the
Supreme Court, and Judge Rogers and Meal
lister, M. +. Tulev, T. A. Moran and w. H.
Barnum for the Circuit Court. There was q
great deal Of scratching, and the definite re-
suit will not be known till late.
1e,p. m.-The election was perfect Water
loo defeat for the Republicans, all the Demo-
cratic candidates for circuit judges being
elected by maiorities ranging from 1000 to
5000. The result on Supreme Court judge Is
not yet known.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03

The Reception Given the Oomedie Praneaise
Company.

LONDON, June IA large and distinguished
audience enthusiastically received the Corne-
die Francaise Company at the Gaiety
Theatre, In this city, last night.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
Gem. Shields, Thrice United states sen.
Senator Dead

OTTUMWA, Ia., June 2.-Gen. James Shields.
late United States Senator from Mis-.
last night. On Sunday be appeared
in his usual health. He ate hearty
supper, wrote several letters, but just before
retiring complained OF pain In the chest,
Soon after. he told his niece that he was
dying and In thirty minutes he died, sitting
In his chair. remaining concious to the last.
His remains leave for Carrollton, No, his
home, at 5 o'clock this evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
THE sMITH MURDER TRIA-
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, June s-For the Gulf States,
higher pressure, cooler northerly winds and
clear or partly cloudy weather and local
rains In the East Gulf States, followed in the
Southwest by falling barometer and warmer
southerly winds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
JAPAN. ]
The Question of The Importation Of Opium
Into the Kingdom.

YOKOHAMA, May 16, via San Francisco,
The notorious decision OF the British Judge
Wilkinson, In the Yokohama court, decree-
Ing that opium shall be imported into japan
by British merchants. notwithstanding the
prOhibitory clause In all the treaties is again
repudiated by the law officers OF the crown.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
The hank Of Montreal.

~ MONTREAL, June 2-The Bank Of Montreal
neId 1ts annual meeting to-day. The state
ment shows paid-up capital Of s12, 1000, 900
Sc, 600 900 Of deposits not bearing Interest. and
nearly s.. .o0o, 900 bearing interest. The years
business Is satisf factory, ssS s'sHss
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
BURMAH.
An English Judge Insulted-The Offenders
Punished.

CALCUTTA, June 2.-There Is great excite
ment at MandaIay. owing to an English Judge
of the mixed court being publicly insulted,
Tie offenders were punished.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
" WASHINGTON.
The Yellow Fever Bill Approved by the Pres
ident

WASHINGTON, June 2.-The President has
approved the bill to prevent the Introduction
Of contagious or infectious diseases into the
United States.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
FRANCE.
The Grand Stand at Auteuil Injured by Fire.

PARIS, June 2.-The grand stand at Auteuil
was partially injured by fire to-day during
the progress OF the races.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03

The franklin Comfy (0hlo) Convention.
COLUMBUS, June 2.-The Democratic
county convention to-day nominated the fol-
lowing ticket Representatives In the Legis-
latnre, 3. +. Rease, Jno. l. Grover and w.
l.; Wallace; Recorder. F. NJ. Senter; Com
missioner P. B. Strait.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-03
JUDGE billions RESIGNATION.
The following letter explains itself:
DAVENPORT Ia. May 2e. 1879.

JUDGE DILLON'S RESIGNATION.
The following letter explains itself:
DAVENPORT. Ia. May 2e. 1879. !.
To the President:
her, herb tender my resignation Of the office
Eighth Circuit m tahe set on the a
day of September. 1879. The date thus fxed
will enable me to attend to the rest Of the sum.
business before ore me- HYss and viii Fewise ike enabe
my successor. SHOULD he be nominated end
confirmed &C before CONGRESS adjourns; to qualify
ln voluntarily terminating 9, judicial career Of
nearly twenty-one years on the State and Fed
Ell sge no as 1 5s t. aS that 9TH tahs hs
duties OF the office, but because have recently
been honored by an election to a. p ace Of COM
the 1abors IRE lighter the oompensationi great great
er. and which also. In the leisure It affords, as
vel as IN the duties II requires. offers opportu
that may satisfy the highest professional ambi-
have the honor to be, with the highest re.
JOHN F. DILLON.
The same authoritative statement made In
these dispatches over two weeks ago can be
reported now, viz: that Judge Dillon's resig-
nation will be promptly accepted and that
place. The nomination Of McCrary will, It is
thought, be sentl to 1.-THE Senate at an early
day, and there is no doubt but that he will be
promptly confirmed.
THE DEBT STATEMENT FOR MAY.
The following is synopsis OF the public
debt statement for May: Increase in the
debt for the month. $6,225,O2o; cash in treas
ury, $439, ,591 ,297; legal tender notes outstand-
ing, ,$34s68l, ,O16; fractional currency out
S58,7I7,712; certificates OF deposit
outstanding, SIG, 795, 600; gold certificates out
standing, $l5. .4ls. 700; silver certificates out
ss5, ,6o7 900; refunding certificates
outstanding, S28, 723. $50; United States notes
held for redemption OF fractional currency,
$8,40s, ,1O6; called bonds not matured, for
which4 per cent bonds have been issued, $780,
vi ,O6O.
The payments made from the treasury by
warrant during May were as follows: Civil
and miscellaneous, S6045 $50 ~; war. So, $685.
312 As; navy, $1,574,l32 So; interior. indians
and pensions, 1921 1913 90 total, $17 521 500 g.
THE REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAUCUS.
Therawas caucus of the Republican Sena-
tors immediately after adjournment this even
ng which vas rather sl!nlgy attended u as
ate Hon. b. q. Tnnarsoll. There was an In
ormal discussion 81 the political situation {