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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-08
MAINE

A remarkable political contest In the State
Of Maine will be- brought to close to-day.
For several weeks the Republicans have put
forth great efforts to secure the success Of
their ticket In State where a nomination
was erstwhile equivalent to election, and
they now claim that 1t will win by small
majority. Ii it does, the victory will be due
to the personal efforts OF Senator Blaine,
who has from oil accounts made d wonderful
canvass, and from the liberal use OF money.
which has been poured into the State without
stint, and placed where It would do most
good by tho local managers OF the Republt-
can campaign. Blaine has been working
really with an eye to 1880. II bis party ls de-
feated lie will disappear from national poll
tics as prominent figure, and his name will
not be mentioned hereafter AZ O probable can
didate for the presidency on the Republican
side. No one knows this better than himself;
hence his remarkable efforts to secure party
success.
There are good reasons to believe that he
will be- disappointed III the result. Effort has
been met by effort and energy by energy
The Democrats and Greenbackers have made
u vigorous canvass and D full opposition
vote will be polled The prospects are that
while the Republican candidate for Governor
will have large plurality, he will fall several
Thousand short Of q majority, and the election
Will again be thrown into the Legislature, as
IL was last year, when Garcelon, Democrat
was elected. Here the Republicans are al
most certain to encounter defeat, AZ In most
Of the counties the Democrats and Green
hackers have nominated fusion tickets and
expect to make number Of gains over last
year. when, combined, they elected o large
majority OF the members then chosen.
Only ono officer. the Governor, will be votet
FOR Oh the State ticket. The three candidates
| Ia the field are: Democrat, Alonzo Garcelon
the present Incumbent; Greenback, Joseph L.
smith, Republican, Daniel Il. Doris.
| The vote oil Maine In recent years has beer
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-08

however, this advance ID attended with some
fighting, unless this new war includes few
battles, II will be impossible to interest the
people Of this country Id the situation and
condition OF Jamrod, Jellalabad aud Bundle
nugzar.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-08

The people of Maine are also to vote upon
proposed amendments to the constitution Of
their State, which provide for biennial cleo
tions and sessions OF the Legislature. and ex-
tend the term of office OF Governor. Senators,
Representatives, and other State officers, from
one 10 two years. II d majority OF the votes
cast are in favor OF these amendments, they
become a part OF the constitution.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-08
DIED.

MEEHAN-In Algiers, on Sunday. September
I, 1879, at II AS a. m. William Meehan. aged 80
years. native of County Kilkenny. Ireland,
and resident Of New Orleans for the last 90
years.
His friends and acauaintances are respect
fully invited to attend his funeral, which will
take place This Monday Morning. at 10 O'Clock
from his late residence. corner of Where and
Bonny streets, Algiers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-08

ON one day last week $3,oOo,0Oo In gold was
shipped to this country from England and
S20oooo0 from France. There has been
ateady influx Of gold into the United States
!. til the past month, and 1t promises to greatly
increase us soon az we begin shipping our
ntlperfuouB grain to Europe.
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POLITICAL NOTICES.
Rooms PARISH COMMITTEE. !
Demorr. stic- Conservative Party OF Orleans.
Dohioest bar 1870 ]

Alta meeti. ,g Of the Democratic Conservative
Parieb Comm. ittee Of the parish OF Orleans
held this day, t. 10 following preamble and res
olutions wore aa opted;
whereas. Unde, the provisions. Of the proela-
mntion ri the do, 'efner Of Louis iann i'm cleo,
tinn far cattHin MR., ,ehia offices therein named
will viii be- hold in this . arsh on the first Monday
Wbaraaa n has q, 'er been tho unvarying
usage Of he Democra t. Conservative party 10
tha Iii If Neyv DrIsaua To prseede every such
eleei "a by u complete. feorga. ". o. ,n ~
Parish COMMITTEES. as ais OF 'ts centrum w'er"
clubs and 9e, ..v,,.. ,a
Whareaa The State Csn, raj Committee - mas
called convention III tht De,nogfh.tie.D ~.
snrvatye party Of Louisana 20 o. heln ~ ~ d ,e
city Of Baton Hougs. on Mon. lay the si&on day
Of October: therefore. bs 1t o., ,aa
Lesolped. 1'hat the third day ~ October 1872
be fixed ~ the time when M q. 'ectlon shAll o.,
held by tho Demoeratlo Consery Wye y yo.ers y
wnris for delegates to the Parish Commute ne
officers OF the central clubs aud deie gates 70 the
State nominating convention
be L further resotped. That 10 vie o. slch
election the attention OF the Democi aug Oon.
seryatiye voters Of the parish is directe 70 the
following apportionment Of representa- MON 10
| Il, elan FAM rl ana
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Difference to the credit of the Democratic
conservative machine, 491o.644 "a.
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RULE KIN

The president Of the Parsh Committee e,a snh,
" aiaetion ia aee6rdance with huls XIV, and
deliver hem to lie presidenta Of the different n
ward clubs on the morning 81 ~ thlfd g, ~ ~,
tobsr, 1875. Che said stamps shall be used ioi
stamping the votes cast hat dny.
3. g. SHIELDS, President;
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N. B.-Custom Work Specially under
the Supervision OF Messrs. EONTHIER
and GILBERTsON, the well known cut
tiers.
Samples and Instructions for Measur-
ing illingiy sent on application.
AL Sin Nor Thtf
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How THE NEW MACHINE WORKS.

Thirteen years Of State and city govern
Ynent under the new constitution cannot cost
louisiana more, On the assessment Of 1879.
than
State government .......... Sl2aoo WY WV Wv Wy
City government .........t..... 2l,foV,ooo w
fatal .$34, 10D, 600 90
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49, oa,staarcd nv the president Of the PaTish
9iom ,nittee In determining the result OF the cleo
ton. nor ehail their certificates or signatures
have any official effect.
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RULE XII.

In the event Of the absence or neglect on the
part Of the president Of central club to per
form any Of the duties prescribed by these
rules. It shall be com petent for the vics presi-
dent so rotary or treasurer Of the central club
10 perform the required duties. In the event Of
d. fault by the president. the application shall
be made to the other officers in tho order Of
thair an arati0n harein
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CALL FOR A STATE CONVENTION.

J. Vol nATH. secretary. sel -
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It shall be the duty OF the president Of each
central club TO appoint challenging commit
tee, com posed Of at least one member Of each
faction, whose duty 1T shall be to challenge any
person who may offer TO vote. who shall b. con-
nectea with any political association other than
the Democratic Conservative party. No mem
Der Of any other political organization shall be
Democratic Conservative party. All contests d
questions to be settled by the Judge and COM
miSsinnara.
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In the event that any officer Of any centra
club shall refuse or neglect TO comply with thu
foregoing resolutions. it shall be com petent 70
the president Of the Parish Committee. If soil
cited by twenty bona fde members Of the ware
his Interference, TO take all necessar
steps to carry out the election under the fore
going regulations. All complaints for non
comDl' ance, on the part OF the presidents an
officers of the central clubs TO the rules adopte
III accordance with -ule 10 of said rules. AM
fled with the president Of the Parish Commit
The New York herald., 1879-12-04
GILMAN's CRIME.

The crime for which Mr.. Gilman convicted
raising the amounts the certificates of profits
OF the Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company On
Monday, October l. 1877 two certificates for $4,000
each We're presented at tho companys Office for au-
Identification. They had been issued to Mr.. Gilman,
who had an Office at No. 81 Pine street, and
were indorsed without question. and accepted by
the Third National Bank. An examination of the
company's book revealed the fact that the certif-
Gates were originally issued for 500 each and had
been raised by Mr.. Gilman. An investigation was
made and forgeries were discovered to the amount
OF quarter of a million dollars. The case was at
once placed in the hands of the police but the
whereabouts of the forger could not be discovered
For several days the excitement un-
bounded, as fresh forgeries were discovered
each day On the l2th OF October he
to the Court of General Sessions for
trial before Recorder Hackett He pleaded guilty to
forgery in the third degree, and then his counsel L.
+. Chlttenden. read his written confession of the
crime. The confession addressed to the Rev.
DR.. Houghton and the prisoners wife and sisters.
He said that before the panic OF 1873 he had misap
proprated funds entrusted to his by sbecuatng
recklessy. These Irregularities had created tre-
mendous deficiency meet which the torgeries had
been committed. He denied that any person but
himself was responsible for the crime. and confessed
that suicide would have been resorted to but
for the moral wrong of the act. The docu-
ment concluded with appeal for his wife and
children. and there hardly dry eye in the court
room when the reading was nnlshed. Mr.. Chltten-
den made such an affecting plea for mercy that Dis
trct Attorney Phelps moved for sentence with tears
coursing down his cheeks. Recorder Hackett gave
why to his emotion while sentencing the prisoner to
five years Imprisonment ut hard labor. Mr.. Gilman
was then removed to the Auburn Penitentiary.
companied by his brother-in-law, Rev. DR.. Hough-
ton. OF the Little Church Around the Corner. On
the he said that the errors Of the prison did not
pain him much as the knowledge OF the disgrace
he had brought on his family. In the evening the
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. who uncle OF the
torger, spoke of the crime i'll the Plymouth Church
prayer meeting. Mr.. Beecher said that Gilman had
received good training in the Puritan Church and
q thoroughly repeutaut man,
The New York herald., 1879-12-04

April IA. Similar assurances then reached me
from all parts of Russia. You already ac-
quainted with the events of yesterday. God
preserved me, as well as those travelling with
me- Anxious only for the welfare of Russia
have placed myself in the hands of Providence;
but sedition must be extirpated. l appeal
therefore to you and all right-minded people TO
aid me in the eradication OF this evil which has
taken root in Russia. i address myself to
parents, and urge them to conduct their chill
dren i'll the paths of truth and righteousness, III
order that they may become, not miscreants,
but useful men and good citizens" The EN-
perors words were received with loud cheers.
THE sUBTERRANEAN PASSAGE
person who was in the baggage train at the
time OF the explosion says the baggage train OF
fourteen carriages and two locomotives was
despatched half an hour before the train carry
ing the Emperor, but by fortunate chance
the Cars train overlook the baggage train,
passed and left it some distance behind. The
explosion attracted the police and crowd OF
people, who were loud in their expressions Of
horror. Telegraphic communication was inter-
rupted for time, owing to the posts having been
thrown down by the explosion Two
AAANdy OuClitlS WHO WcIc III tuc ILL
mediate vicinity were badly injured
The perpetrators doubtless tohugh tthe
Gar was in the second train. The Pub
lie Prosecutor and the Magistrate soon arrived
The latter discovered in the courtyard of the
empty house, concealed under the snow,
some wires connected with battery
placed in an outhouse, from which the
passing trains could easily be seen. The
house was bought in Semtember by a young
man who stated that he was a citizen of Samara.
He had been observed digging in his cellar by
his neighbors, but he dsarmed suspicion by de-
claring that his reason for doing SO was to OBJ
tain sand. From this cellar was dug pas
sageway in which train of powder
was laid, connecting with mine un-
der the railway. More wires were
found behind the wall paper. From the guam
tty of clothing found in the house it is sup
posed that several persons were engaged in
the work. The NacS St. Petersburg de-
spatch says 1.-THE tunnel containing the
powder train ran $50 feet from the
house, underneath the permanent roadway.
The first part Of the tunnel was built Of stone
Some persons, who were standing the enl-
bankment us the baggage train passed, imagin-
ing it was the Cars train, cheered, which was
the signal for exploding the mine."
HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
The attempt on the life of the Gar has Gre
ated great CONSERVATION and indignation in
London, Paris Berlin and Vienna. The Posts
Berlin correspondent reports that the Emperor
William sent a congratulatory telegram to the
Gar soon as the news Of tho attempt upon
his life was received there.
As soon the news of the attempt on the life
of the Gar became known at st. Petersburg
the principal streets were decked with flags and
many demonstrations Of rejoicing at the escape
of the Gar were made. His Majesty leaves
Moscow for the capital tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1879-12-04
COLLEGE GHOULS AT WORK.

MEDICAL STUDENTS II MONTREAL INTERRUPTED
WHILE RoBBING GRAvEs-THE MUTIIATED
BODIES OF MAN AND WOMAN RECOVERED.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
MONTREAL. Dec. 3, 1879.
There great deal OF excitement in the city
this morning the report that the bodies Of two
respectable citizens had been stolen from tho Roman
Catholic Cemetery here Saturday night. The
medical students of McGiu and Bishops colleges
have been short of subjects. more likely short Of
cash with which to buy them, and the night having
been stormy and dark. they made u descent upon
the cemetery and opened the graves. After they
had been ut work for some time and had
secured the bodies OF two adults, male and
female the barking Of the cemetery dogs attracted
the attention Of the cemetery guards and chase
ensued. the students throwing the bodies the
cemetery fence and decamping. leaving the open
they had long start they escaped easily their flight
being by fear OF the revolvers IN
OF the guards.
The cemetery authorities notified the friends Of
the subjects. and the case was given to High Con-
stable Bissonettc, whose deputy. Mr. Coutant, has
had much experience in unearthing the perpetra-
woman was found in the McGill College dssect-
ing room, its head and leg cut off
and the breast cut open. In this condition it was
returned to the relatives of the deceased. The body
Of the man was found in Bishops college and was
also somewhat mutilated. The relatives of the de-
ceased dreading publicity, refuse to take any legal
proceedings, and are we'll satisfied to get back the
bodies any condition. Both have been reinterred
and arrangements made to give the ghouls u warm
reception should they again make such an attempt
The practice Of body snatching is not uncommon
in this region and frequently i'll country districts
pistol shots have been exchanged between the stu
dents and guards 1t is very rare that any attempt
is made upon the Montreal cemeteries, which are
guarded by men armed to the teeth, = fact that
makes such an undertaking desperate.
The New York herald., 1879-12-04
A FIGHT WITH MOONSHINERS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD I

BY TELEGRAPH I'D THE HERALD
ATLANTA Ga. Dec. 3, 1879.
Acourier from the mountains brings the details Of
q fight with the moonshiners in Rabun county--the
third collision of last week in that section. In this
fight the six deputy marshals left their horses 10
cross swollen river in u batteau. They advanced
on foot in the mountains and discovered and de-
stroyed two Illicit stills. AS they returning to
the river they halted for the night and built fire.
As soon as tho blaze was up the deputies heard men
hurrying through the woods behind them.
Pretty they were fired upon. At once
they extnguisled their fire and renewed their
retreat At daylight they were overtaken ana as
saulted again, when they formed behind trees and
fought steadily tor half an hour. Three or their
men were wounded-Danies hve times, Cobb three
times and Piman twice. all severely. At length the
mouutaineers Withdrew, IL is believed with heavy
loss as the deputies were all well armed and
old fighters. Collector Clark thinks the signs un-
mstakable that the moonshincrs banded together
for resistance, and that the coming winter will
bring the most desperate conflicts ever known in
revenue circles. There is no sign of weakening on
the part OF the deputies; but the contrary they
are pushing ahead and report new arrests lately.
The New York herald., 1879-12-04
SQUELCHING A FATHER-IN-LAW.

FAMILY JARS AND UNPHRENoLoGIcAL LUMPs.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
LANDIsvILLE. Pa, Dec 3, 1879.
jacob Buch aged fifty. and his son-in-law. John
Lump aged twenty -eight years, living about one
mile north of this place. engaged in quarrel
to-day which resulted in severe injuries to
Buch. from which he may not recover.
He came home intoxicated and began abusing
the members of the household when
Lump ordered him to be quiet In answer to this
Buch threatened to brain Lump with poker. and
tried put his threat into execution by inhicting
several severe blows Lumps head and shoulders.
thereby causing several little Jumps to arise. Lump
himself then struck Buch terrible blow the head
knocking him senselcss on the floor Medical aid was
summoned and the man found to be dangerously
hurt. several ribs being broken. Lump was also
badly hurt. The families of the two men resided
together. Ill feeling has existed between them for
some time, arising from the fact that Buch has been
in the habit of coming home intoxicated and abusing
his wife and daughter in 4 shameful manner. The
affair has caused considerable excitement, as the
parties concerned we'll known in this neighbor-
hood. No arrests have been made as yet.
The New York herald., 1879-12-04
CABLE NOTES.

An outbreak Of pleuro-pneumonia has occurred
in Monmouthshire.
There increasing signs that the cotton trade in
North Lancashire is improving. Some of the idle
mills are preparing to start again and some firms
have raised the wages Of their employees.
The North German Gazette publishes telegram
from Posen. stating that the rinderpest in Russian
Poland continues to gain ground and that the estab-
lishment Of military Gordon on the frontier by the
Russian authorities may be shortly expected.
The Chinese steamer Hochung has arrived at
Honolulu with number Of Chinese passengers. in
cluding Fan.Yan-Ki. Chinese official. empowered
to conclude treaty of amity and commerce be-
tween his government and that Of Hawaii. and C. G..
Mareno, special agent of the Chinese Merchants
Steam Navigation Company.
The New York herald., 1879-12-04
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OrFIcER, !
WASHINGTON. Dec. Al A. nj.

For the South Atlantic States, variable Winds
cloudy weather and local rains with stationary or
lower temperature.
For lower lake region and Middle States. rising
barometer colder northwesterly winds and frequent
light rains, partly snow In Northern portion,
followed in Western portion by falling barometer,
winds shifting to easterly ana generally partly
cloudy weather.
For New England, falling. followed by rising
barometer, easterly winds, shifting to northwest
erly, generally cloudy weather and rain partly as
snow in northern portion. with higher temperature
followed in southern portion by falling temperature
For Pacific coast regions. partly cloudy weather.
with probably light local rains north of California
For canal regions of New York and Northern
Pennsy ylvana temperature fall below freezing Thurs
day night
The New York herald., 1879-12-04
ALEXANDER'S PERIL.
HOW THE EXPLOSIVES WERE PLACED UNDER
THE RAILs--wREcK OF THE BAGGAGE
AIN-coNoRATULATING THE GEAR IN THE
KREMLIN.

THE RAILs-wRECK OF THE BAGGAGE
A1N-coNoRATULArING THE GEAR IN THE
KREMIIN.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.1
SIS. PETERSBURG, Dec. 3, 1879.
An official account of the attempt to destroy
the Imperial train on Monday night states that
the explosion occurred the baggage train
was entering the Rogosh quarter of Moscow.
The train was thrown off the rails and one bag
gage van was overturned and two passenger
carriages and thrown right across the line. The
explosion caused u gap in the permanent way
four feet eight inches deep, sixteen feet long
and eighteen feet broad. The explosives are
stated to have been placed on Monday evening
under the rails ut point over which
the imperial train would pass just
before entering the Moscow station. The
Car arrived safely, however, at eleven
o'clock ON Monday night, and the ex-
pIosion occurred on the passage of tho
baggage train half an hour afterward.
The house whence the mine was ex-
ploded has been discovered, and search is
making for the perpetrators of the outrage.
When the authorities entered the house they
found il to be empty.
IN THE KREMLrN.
To-day deputation proceeded to the Krem-
lin to congratulate His Majesty upon his visit
TO Moscow Previous to the Empcror's arrival
in the Hall of Audience the Lord Marshal gave
the deputation the news of the catastrophe of
the previous evening. His hearers appeared
for the moment thunderstruck, but imme ,iatcly
aftcrward broke into loud cheers at the En-
peror's escape. The Emperor appeared in st.
Georges Hall at noon and was presented by
the municipal authorities with bread and salt,
when he spoke as follows:-
"GENrLEMEN II am very glad to see you
again, remembering the loyal attachment which
you ovineed On tho occasion VI the sad event Of
The New York herald., 1879-12-04
SYMPATHY WITH THE IRISH.

Dies MONIES. Iowa. Dec. 8, 1870.
A large meeting of citizens held last evening
at the Court House to express sympathy with the
Irish people iii their present demands on
the British government. Mayor Sheer pre-
sided. Speeches made by the Rev.
J. F. Brazil General Given. NJ Kavanagh.
DR.. j. W. Lehman. Judge W. H. McHenry. W. H. King.
Rev. A. L. Frisbie. Congregational; Rev. p. p.
Ingalls,, thodist, ana others Resolutions were
adopted indorsing Mr. Parnell's plan and urging our
congressman to urge the British government to re-
ing reforms in Turkey. The meeting enthusi-
asfi
The New York herald., 1879-12-04

ana Is now en- route for this city. in company with
number of his friends"
mrs. Gilman was particularly amiable woman.
ana endeared herself to all her acquaintances. She
was the daughter Of the late Thomas Perkins. of
Hartford one OF the abest lawyers in the State and
was otherwise respectfully connected. related in
to-day's HERALD. The Gilmans one Of the old
est and most respected families in Norwich.
The New York herald., 1879-12-04
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The Following record will show the changes In the
temperature for the past twenty hours in CON-
parison with the corresponding date Of last year. as
indicated by tho thermometer at Hudnut's phar-
macy. HERALD Building, No. 21S Broadway