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CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
An Accident to an Excursion Party of
YOung Ladies'.

PADUcAH, KY, May 6-The Methodist Sum
day School excursion to Rufort Lake, near
Hickman, had sad ending. While three
young ladies, Lucy Thomas, Josie Stephens
and another, whose name iS unknown, were
In canoe, they drifted come distance ont
from the shore, when, striking sunken snag,
the boat capsized. Before assistance could
be rendered Misses Stephens and Thomas
efforts was saved Miss Stephens was also
revived, and is now in critical condition.
The body of Miss Thomas was recovered.
THE MAN WHO SHOT AT BOOTH PLEADS
GUILTY.
CHICAGO, April 6.-Mark Gray pleaded
guilty to the attempted murder OF Booth In
the criminal court to-day.
ONE OF THE MANHATTAN BANK BURGLARS
CAUGHT.
PHILADELPHIA, May 6.-At II o'clock this
morning Henry Hall, who has been discov-
Johnny Dobbs, a New York burglar, had q
hearing before Magistrate Smith, charged
with attempting to dispose Of bonds which
were stolen from the Manhattan Savings
day at Drexel's, and it was soon discovered
that the bonds In his possession we're actually
those which had been stolen. At the hearing
Hall gave his occupation as speculator, and
said that he resided sometimes In San Fran
cisco and sometimes in st. Louis. Capt.
tailed the facts OF the arrest, and said that the
bonds which were found on Halls person
were portion Of the Manhattan Bank rob-
berry. Mr.. Hall, bond clerk at Drexeps, stated
how the man came in, and the fact Of find
ing that the numbers on the bonds he pre-
sented agreed with the list of bonds stolen
from the bank. The magistrate, on the
strength OF this testimony, committed Hall
to await a requisition from the New York au-
thorities.
KILLED HIS DAUGHTER.
About II o'clock this morning terrible
rear OF No. 631 Fitzwater street: Edward
Parr. a tall, gray-haired man Of about sixty
years, stabbed his daughter, Susan Irwin,
who was about thirty years OF age, In the ieit
breast and temple, iDfiictiDg WOUNDS Whlcn
resulted in the almost instant death OF the
unhappy woman. Parr was arrested soon
after. 1t appears Parr has the reputation OF OF
being desperate character. There nave
been family troubles existing for years, Wnlcn
ended in the horrible deed OF to-day.
A SCHOOL BOARD FIGHT.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May Sat the close OF
President Shirley announced the result OF the
vote on adjournment, j: r. w. Smith said,
ssThis board is adjourned, and the members
started out. The president rushed at Smith,
knocking him down WlIn a Ine gayel' tb ~ the ihe
men then seized chairs and lively fight fol-
lowed, but without further injury.
FIRED AT IN HIS OFFICE.
| COLUMBUS, o., May 6.-About 4 O'Clock this
evening Hon. VIM. Bell, ex-Secretary OF State
and present State commissioner OF railroads
and telegraphs, was fired upon while sitting
in his Office by some party unknown. The
hnilet passed through the window, within q
few inches of his person. On last evening he
had personal difficulty with Geo. B. Lyons
and handled him pretty roughly. Lyons
then threatened Bells life, and he Is now sus
] pected OF firing the shot. Both parties arr
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To Please the Indian Agents.
baltimore Gszette.]


In proportion to the amount that he pro-
duces the Indian Is the greatest luxury that
we have on this continent. Some statistics
relative to our Indian wars during the past
forty years are rather instructive. Begin
ming with the Black Hawk war, which cost
400 lives and $5,000,000, we have trafficked
with the gentle savages to the extent OF about
four hundred million of dollars. The Seminole
war cost 1900 lives and S100000000 only 1900
Indians being warriors. A war with the
Creeks and Cherokees, about the same
time, cost 81 100000 The Sioux war Of
100000. The Cheyenne war in 1857 cost
5000 lives and $12 100000. The Indian troubles
on the Pacific slope for the past twenty years
have cost about S30O,000,0OO. Three cam
paigns against the Navajoes cost 10000, 900.
II all the Indians on the American continent
had been converted to soap grease from time
to time the sums realized on the sale of the
product wouldn't have paid the interest on
the cost OF these unnecessary wars for two
weeks,
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TILE INDIANAPOLIs ELECTIoN.
4 Fixht over a Corpse,

JERSEY CRY, May 6.--Joseph Kaiser, the
young Newarker who renounced Judaism
two years ago to become o Catholic and So
cure Catholic bride, died last evening The
Kaisers blame Joseph's wife for his renun-
citation Of Ills fathers creed. They speak
harshly Of her. but she denies having advised
Joseph to become Catholic. She did not
know that he intended to become one she
says until he had begun to make the neces-
sary professions to the priest. Upon hearing
the body, but young Mrs. Kaiser would not
allow the father to take 1t. She appealed to
the police for protection. as the old gentle
man threatened forcible possession.
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The Iron Tradc-Amerlcan vs.. English
Iron.

PrTTsBURG May 6-The American Iron
and Steel Association met this morning ID the
rooms OF the Western Iron Association. The
attendance was large and comprised the
most eminent manufacturers and producers
of iron ore in the United States. The large
manufacturing firms Of this city We're well
represented, but large part OF the as
semblage was composed OF gentlemen from
other cities, whose names are prominent IN
the history of the Industrial developments OF
this country. The meeting was called to
order BY W. P. Shinn. and the Hon. d. u. Nor
rill was called to the chair. The chair ap-
pointed Mr.. Swank and Jos. d. Weeks secre-
tarieS.
Mr.. Morrill, then delivered an inaugural ad-
dress. He explained the object OF the meet
ing and gave review OF the condition OF the
iron business
Concerning the Vanderbilt steel rail pur-
chase he said: Your attention has doubtless
been attracted by the large purchase OF Eng,
lish Bessemer rails by the New York Central
and Hudson River Railroad Company az
price largely in excess OF the current rates
as Its justification. Having been appealed to
for information / have not hesltated 70 de-
nounce as false and slanderous the allegation
that the utmost endurance OF American steer
rails Is but five years, and that tney are COIL
monty inferior to rails made In England. !
allude to the subject here, as the whole trade
has common interest in maintaining Jhe
deserved reputation earned by the American
manufacturers of Bessemer rails, and also
for the reason that this assault upon them
may. be. regarded as part Of a scheme to
break down the protective policy OF the
country, which to-day is the sole guarantee
OF the continued existence OF the great ana
growing industry which has placed within
the reach OF American consumers better and
cheaper iron and steel than ever before en-
| ioyed. II duties were removed and home
production crushed out, how long would it be
before our foreign competitors would compel
our roads to pay dearly for their rails? The
answer may be inferred from the history OF
the past ten years, which is familiar to you
| al
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SANITARY.
Meeting mt Atlanta, Ga, of the National
Board of Health, the Sanitary Council
Of tho Mississippi Valley and the
American Medical Association.
fspecial to the Democrat. !

u
ATLANTA, Ga, May 6. - The Nationa
Board OF Health had brief session this
morning, adjourning to go to the American
Medical Association. The subject OF inland
quarantine was discussed, but nothing final
was done. Several theories were advanced.
The Sanitary Council Of the Mississippi VAL
ley held an important meeting tonight, at
which series OF resolutions providing for a
complete quarantine Of the Mississippi river
were passed and ordered transmitted to the
board. Tomorrow an interesting session is
expected.
The American Medical Association, with
four hundred delegates, met this morning.
The association met late this evening.
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WASHINGTON.
THE CABINET DISCUSSES THE INDIAN
TERRITORY QUESTION.
The Military tn Assist the Indian Agents
In Ousting the squatters In the
TeFrifOrV-

III VusthUS GuG SNunttCsh IN bssS
Territory.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-The Cabinet session
day was devoted to the consideration. OF
the question Of the invasion q the Indian
Territory by white settlers. The Attorney
General, to whom the question had been pre-
viously referred, presented o decision in SUB
stance that all the lands embraced within tne
boundaries OF the Territory was originally
set apart and intended exclusively, for the
prevent trespassing thereon. This decision
was approved by the Cabinet and will be en-
forced. The military officer In command is
authorized to assist the Indian agents In pre-
venting white. settlers from invading the
Territory. and iii ejecting those who have
secured q footh0id
THE CAUCUS ELECTION BILL TO BE REPORTED
TO THE HOUSE, WITH TWO HOURS
FOR DISCUSSION.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-The Judiciary Com
mittee OF the House agreed this morning to
report the caucus election bill, with q resolu-
tiOn that the discussion commence at 2 clock
tomorrow and the previous question be called
at 4, the bill being open to amendment from
the Republican side. r15
INTERNAL REVENUE QUESTIONS.
The Committee on Ways and Means have
appointed q subcommittee, with Mr.. Carlisle
as chairman, to take into consideration the
various internal revenue questions but espe-
Cially that referring to the cancellation OF eX-
port bonds on tobacco.
THE LEGISLATIVE BILL In THE SENATE
The Legislative bill, as reported to the Senate
to-day, makes ample appropriation for the
Senate employees, In many instances In
creasing the salaries OF employees. II strikes
out the clause providing for the S100OO0OO
legal tender reserve fund for arrearages OF
pensions, and appropriates $4,000 for the rent
Of a building for the Census Bureau.
The House Committee on the Depression OF
Labor decided to-day to consider the ques-
tions pertaining to the matter for which the
committee was created. They will extend
their inquiries In every direction and intend
to urge Congress to appropriate sufficient
money to enable them to carry out their
work.
THE sTANLEY-HAzEN CoURT-MARTIAL.
Major Swain, Judge advocate OF the Hazen-
Stanley eourt-martial arrived here to-
night with the findings of the court
martial. Mr.. Merrick, who was one of the
counsel In the case, also returned Tonight
and he says that there Is no question but that
Gen. Hazen will be entirely vindcated. He
says that in this case there was q serious
question Of army Jurisprudence and that Ii
on evidence Hazen Is not vindicated he Is ap-
prehensive that there will be great dissatis-
faction In reference to the manner In which
the army laws are administered.
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THE VICKSBURG CONVENTION.
Ex.GOy, FOOTE THROWS A FIRE.
BRAND INTO THE CONVENTION.
He Attempts to Bring the B1OOdy-shirl
Into the Convention, but Falls
In His scheme.
Especial to the Democrat.]

Especial to the Democrat
VIoKsBURa, May G-After the reading Of
the report OF the committee ON resolutions
ex-Gov. Foote threw firebrand into the con-
vention, In the shape of series OF substitute
resolutions which he offered for adoption.
The preamble recited that 1t was notorious
TACT that In many portions OF the States
represented In this convention the thirteenth,
fourteenth and fifteenth amendments were
disregarded and set. at defiance, and that the
eolored people were hindered In the exercise
OF their political liberties. The resolutions
then recommended the appointment OF COM
mittee Of three by the convention, with
power to appoint sub-committees in every
county In every State represented In the con-
vention, whose duties should be to protect
the negro, to hear his grievances and see
them redressed.
After reading his resolutions, the Governor
made bloody shirt speech In support Of
them, attacking the statements set forth In
the resolutions prepared by the regular COM
mittee He said that the causes OF the
exodus were not those set forth by the COM
mittee, but that the most potential OF the
causes was the cruelty and violence exercised
towards the Southern people by certain
Southern ruffians and murderers who, he
hoped, were few In number. He alluded to
the killing Of colored men In their beds, and
the murder Of women and children, and chal-
lenged denial. The Governor went on In
that strain for fifteen minutes and sat down
amidst the applause OF the blacks and q few
misses from the whites.
He was followed by several speakers, all
repudiating his statements and his proposed
plan. Among others who spoke were Chief
Justice Simrall, w. B. Pittman and Col. Nu-
gent, who, being the chairman OF the Com
mittee on Resolutions, at the conclusion OF
his remarks moved the previous question.
The question was put and the regular resolu-
tions carried unanimously. The convention
then adjourned sine die. HERALD.
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PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

also officers OF the Columbus Mutual Aid IN
surance Company, In which there are two fac
tions, and each is endeavoring to oust the
other. This caused the original difficulty.
A GANG or DEsPERADoEs IN NEBRASKA.
CINCINNATI. May Ga special from Fort
Kearney, Neb., says Doe Middleton and his
gang OF desperadoes are creating much ex-
element on the North Platte. Among his
followers are Josh Nolan, who broke jail at
Dawson, and Dennis Gartrell, who partici-
pated In the Olive crime. The sheriff fs Of Lin
coin and Dawson counties are on their trail.
DIED OF HER WOUNDS.
PHILADELPHIA, May 6.-Miss Josie Erwin,
who was shot last night In the abdomen by
Daniel p. Sullivan, died at one o'clock this
p. m. Her wounds wefe at first thought to
be comparatively trifing. Miss Erwin was
the mistress Of her murderer, but little iB
known Of either. Sullivan is In the hands OF
the authorities,
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POLITICS.
The Nashville Negro Convention n Grant
Movement.

NEW YORK, May 6.-The Heralfs Nash
Vile special says that the National Colored
Convention there will probably turn out to be
Grant movement, intended to .solidify the
negro vote on him as candidate for the
Presidency. The members will touch up the re-
cent exodus Of negroes from Mississippi and
Louisiana giving upon 1t what they call the
bottom facts and turning them to the best
political advantage possible
SHERMAN NOT A CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
OF OHIO.
The Times says 1t may be safely assumed
that Sherman Is quite sincere In disclaiming
at Mansfield any intention OF seeking the Re-
publican nomination for Governor Of the State
of Ohio. The State is too close to render 1t
likely that SO cautious politician as Sher-
man for one side or Thurman on the other
should stake his political fortunes on his sue
cess In carrying 1t.
THE INDIANAPOLIS ELECTION.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 6.-The city election
to day passed Off quietly. An average vote
was polled. The entire Republican ticket
was elected John Caven. mayor, was re-
elected by a slightly increased majority.
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ENGLAND
The Prince or wales Makes HIS Debut In
Parliament.


LONDON. May 6.-Quite a sensation was
caused to-day BY an incident which :, occurret
in the House Of Lords. His Royal Hfghness,
on the House as a Prince OF the blood Royal
and also as Duke of Cornwall, and he IRE
quently attends debate, but he never until
now participated In the business Of the House
nor ever voted, generally withdrawing before
division was taken. To-day, however, ne pre-
sented petition In favor OF bill leRal1zing
marriage with deceased wife's sister, and
caused 1t to be understood that ne was IN
favor of the bill. These marriages possessed
In England quasi legality up to the year 1885,
when the act of Parliament was passed for
bidding them In the future. Since then these
marriages have been legalized in the colonies,
but still remain unlawful In England, and
every year for some time past az unsuccess-
fIl attempt has been made in Parliament to
repeal the bill forbidding them. The opinion
Is now entertained that the personal infiu-
ence OF the Prince of Wales will secure the
passage of the bill. 1t has frequently passed
the Commons, but has always been defeated
In the House Of Lords.
DIR. BUTTS DECEAsE.
Manifestations of regret at the death OF DR..
Butt are numerous throughout England,
Scotland and Ireland. A proposed subscrip-
tion for the support of his family will be, It
Is thought, extremely literally contributed,
like that Of his great colleague and coadluta-
torin the Home Rule movement, the late John
Francis Mcguire. DR.. Butt has left his fam
lily In poor circumstances. "A subscription
for Mrs Butt, it is thought, will reach the
sum OF E5000. Arrangements for DIR. Butts
funeral are to be on very extensive scale.
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Railroad Between Richmond and ein-
clnnat1.

CINCINNATI, May 6.-J. D. Watson, Representa-
pleting arrangements for building railroad
70 connect this city with the Chasapeake and
Ohio Railroad ct Huntington. w. Va, and thus
give us an ali rail road to Richmond. Va. The
new company is fully organized, under the
name of the Chesapeake Ohio and Cincinnati
Railroad, and owns million acres of fine min
eral land in West Virginia. 1t has negotiated
81, cor. 900 bonds In New York. and purposes to
build d road without asking anything Of other
parties The scheme has just come to light.
and business circles are delighted. Watson
Gays he has been year and half working up
the matter. and the work will be commenced in
f1fteep dpva
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The Massachusetts, Fanatical Child-Mur
der

PocAssET. Mass. May The excitement over
the fanatieal child.murder is still great here
tense Is the indignation OF the citizens over the
conduct of 'he Adventsts since the tragedy
was made public II. was reported that those
when he revealed the murder would be arrested
to- day as accessories alter the deed. but no ar
rests have been made yet. They probably will
be tomorrow. 1t Is reported that the Advent
lists will resist, although some of them now de-
nounce Freeman and his bloody deed. Free
ton. and says that the world will come to end
NAV 81.
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The Dwight Autopsy.

BINeHAMToN, IN. X, May 6.-The coro-
ners investigation OF the Dwight matter was
resumed this morning at the courthouse. So
far nothing new was discovered, but on the
conclusively that Col. Dwight died q natural
death, and the insurance companies will have
to settle. The inquest will probably continue
two or three days longer.
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The virginia Miscexenation Case

RICHMOND, Va, May 6.-The counsel for
Edmund Kenny, the negro who married a
white woman, and both Of whom were sen
fenced to the penitentiary for violation of the
laws of the State, have applied to Judge
Hughes, now at Norfolk, for writ Of habeas
corpus. The judge continued the case until
the thirteenth instant, and directed that no
tice be served on the attorney general.
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GREECE.
The Powers Agree On Mediation In Refer
ence to the Greek Frontier.

LONDON, May 6.--In the House of Com
mons this afternoon the Under Secretary Of
Foreign Affairs Bourke, stated that on the
invitation of the French government all the
signatory powers have affirmed the principle
OF the mediation In Greece.
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Coming HOme-A Party OF Negroes From
Kansas Anxious to Get Back
to Louisiana.

ST; LouIs. May 6-Forty- eight negroes left for
ne "a South this afternoon on the James Howard.
aney M nail from Kansas. having gone there sew
miserable. and declared with one voice that
thhey .hy mad never made greater mistake than
lneir 10 urney northward. They say that II Is
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impossible for the'negro to do otherwise than
starye ia Kansas and that ut the South. at any
rate, they at all times had plenty to eat.
Although they were offered transportation to
any part OF thesvalley free they preferred going
direct to their old homes.
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BURMAH.
King Theebau sim on Spree An-
archy Prevailing In Burmah-COnnlcts
Between the Different Factions.

LONDON. May 6--Adyices from Calcutta give
news just received from Mandalaya. the capital
the course Of wild dissipation which he began
Immediately before the late terrible slaughtelr a
OF hts relatives, and affairs have gone from PAD
to worse. Various cabals surrounding the King
have Quarrelled f1erceIy with each other. and q
few days ago these dissenstons ripened into
conflicts which were waged during several days.
A condition of anarchy prevails.
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NEW ORLEANS, WEDNESDAY, MAY T. 1870.


nestly discussed this morning at the Board
OF Education. The expressions OF opinion
generally were In opposition to the spiritual
istic theories ptN forth In his book. The
speakers did not incline to the take the view
that Mr.. Riddles religious opinions should
be any bar to his usefulness as superinten-
dent Of schools any more than his political
faith should be taken into account while he
performs his educational duties faithfully.
One commissioner said that the subject will
be brought up at o meeting OF the board to-
morrow.
THE FUNDING CERTIFICATES.
One hundred and fifty-five thousand dollars
worth of new $40 refunding certificates were
sold at the postoffice to-day.
THE MERRITT CASE.
The case of Clifton A. e. Merritt, cashier OF
the Metropolitan Hotel, and nephew Of Col
lector Merritt, who was held In bail last
week, charged with defrauding Lemuel Will
iiams, a colored sailor boy, out OF a $50 bill,
was before the grand jury to-day and carried
over until tomorrow.
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49,

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic is agreeable. whole
some and invigsrating. and its purity Is guar
anteed.
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suits Against Arcnbishop Purcell.

CINCINNATI. May e:-Reuben R. Springer and
associates In the Lafayette Bank brought suit
to-day against Archbishop Purcell. Edward
Purcell and J. B. Mannix. assignee, for $72.0O0
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

TThe DEMOCRAT is responsible for none OF
the views expressed In the communications
under this head; but no communications will
be printed except from responsible pardesl
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AFRICA.
Several Zulu Chiefs surrender to the
ENGLISH.

LONDON, May "a dispatch dated Cape
town, April %, via st. Vincent, says there is
little news to report from the Cape. The
British are building bridge over the Tugela
river. It is reported that the chiefs Dabula-
manz and Mocarouuode have submitted.