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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
OSCILLATIONS A. TO THE FREe1-
DENTS ACTION ON THE
ARMY BILL.
Mn IntimatIOns A. t0 His Intentions n
COngrsssman Lowe and
senator Logan


WASHINGTON. April 26--The army bill has
reached the President. and speculation is rife
as to what he will do with It. Many Demo-
Gratis and few Republicans believe that he
will sign the bill. while a few Democrats and
large number Of the Republicans believe
that he will veto 1t, 1t is stated, on the best
authority. that the President has not indi.
Gated In any manner his Intentions on the
subject.
morning that the bill has never been even
talked of In the Cabinet. One Cabinet mem
her states that he was present with the Presi-
dent and q number Of other gentlemen, not
long since, when the bill was discussed. but
that the President never uttered a word on
the subject. It ia well known that Efforts
have been made to draw from the President
some expression indicating his intentions re-
uartiing the bill, but they have all failed.
THE AFFAIR BETWEEN LOWE AND LOGAN.
This mornings Post publishes story that
Congressman Lowe. of Alabama, has chal-
lenged Senator Logan TO fight duel.
porter cf the Post that there were three regi-
fnents of Illinois men in the Confederate ser
vice, and that they assured him uLoWel that
they were raised by Logan specially for that
service. To this Logan wrote reply de-
nouncing the state aent that he had anything
TO do with raising men for such serviee as IA
yindictive and malicious lie
Post says, was carried TO Logan by eA-Qon.
rressnan Pelham. of Alabama The fosf
further says that Lowe and his friends Insist
that Logan must make an amende or light
Ara that II he refuses the challenge that they
will post him as coward.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
SPORTING NOTES.
The walking Matches In London and
New YOrk-Other Events.

LONDON, April 26.-At 8 o'clock this morn
ing the contestants In the walking match at
Agricultural Hall had made the following
scores: Brown 4S0 miles, Hazael 454. Corkey
43s, and Weston 400. There Is level betting on
Corkey for second place. Hazael Is suffering
from diarrhna and sickness.
At Q p. m. to-day Brown had covered 516
miles, Hazael AZ, Corkeey 45S, Weston 43o. 4, ..,
contest at Agricultural Hall, Islington, for
the Ashley belt, G4oO and gate money, ended
at 10 80 o'clock tonight, with the following
result: Brown 542 miles, Hazael 493 miles,
Corkey 472 miles, Weston 450.
New YORK, April 26.-At IL o'clock Guyon
had covered 23 miles, Scanlan % miles, Smith
% miles. Hartman quit at IL miles.
ELMIRA, N. Y, April 26.-The score at 9
o'clock this morning In the seventy-four hour
walking match, which began here Wednes-
day evening, stood: Adams 1877 miles, Mack
2O1 miles, Burns 161 miles, Moran 161 miles
Bowling 204 miles.
NEW YORK, April ga number Of gentle
men entertained Pierre Lorrillard at dinner
at Delmonico's last evening to celebrate the
victories OF Parole.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
PERU AND CHILL.
wan DECLARED BETWEEN THE TWO
SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICs.

The Forces ef the Hostile Powers Bolivia
In n state Of Preparation, hut Await
Ing Peruvian ActIon-An Intense War
disgrace.
PANAMA, April 17--No official information
has yet been received of revolution In tho
State Of Antiogua.
Panama continues In d state OF dlsqunt,
and there are fears Of a revolutionary out
break. The Presidential question Is the
source of trouble
America.
The latest news from South America ID to
the effect that telegram was received In
Lima on the first instant stating that Chill
had declared war against Peru. It Is said
Lavale's mission to Chill has proved fall
ure, hence the step now taken by the Chlian
government.
II ls officially stated that Peru has now In
Iquique force OF 5000 men, well armed and
equipped. and this equals In numbers the
Chiian detachment now on Bolivian soil. The
harbor Of Iquque Ia being fortified and will
be armed with heavy guns.
The Chilians are rapidly advancing and ex-
tending their cOnquests towards The bOunda-
ry line between Peru and Bolivia. The latest
acquisition of the Chilian Admiral Is Tocpil-
lao, little port Of Bolivia, north Of Megil-
lones, and the forces on land are within hall
ing distance Of Peruvian territory.
Bolivia ID energetically engaged In prepar-
ing for the field. Letters from La Paz, the
capital eay President Daza. at the head Of
tho forces, will shortly be ready to move but
1t is evident the action Of Peru is awaited In
order that combined operations might be Of
feeted. A disgraceful assault was made on
the Peruvian consulate at Antofogasla by Q
Cbllian mob. The coat of arms was destroyed
and the consul, Or. Seguin, obliged TO fly for
bis life. The Chilian Minister of War. Col
Tavedra. was present, but could not prevent
the action Of the infuriated mob. A similar
attack was made at Valparaiso d fortnight
before. hut an ample apology was made.
elads Independence and Huascar. lthe monl-
tors Miapco. Capac and Atahulpa, the wooden
corvette Union. the gunboat Pilcoma and
several transport steamers and sailing ships
The Chilian navy comprises the ironelad
frigates Admiral Cochrane and Blanco Enca-
ado, the wooden coryettes Chaiebueo,
O'Higgins and Esmeralda. and the gunboats
Maga lane and Gpvadonga.
In regard to officers the Peruvian navy Is
manifestly superior. 1t is reported that Peru
has purchased the powerful ironclad San
Lorenzo .5..o.-
"A question Of much interest IA now being
agitated, as to whether, In ease OF active hos
tiii,ies, nitrate of soda could be considered as
opntraband of war. Many argue that being
gunpowder 1t should 40 bs regarded, whilst
others assert that being employed SO extern
sively as u fertilizer 1t SHOULD not be SO hsld
There IL nothing of particular Importance
from Chill, beyond an intense feeling OF oppo-
sition against the peace party IN the congress
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
The Partisan wits are having much merri

The Partisan wits are having much merri-
ment over NJ. Renan's particularization OF the
appearance Of IT. Paul rs q man with "a small
bald head, pale face, thick beard aquiline
nose and piercing eyes, with black eyebrows
meeting over the nose M. Mezieres, In vel
coming him to the Academy rallied him upon
the descriptions, and remarked Nobody had
known st. Paul 80 intimately, and M. Scerer
must be right In alleging that you have seen
him" M. Renan, however, boldly defended
his portrait, and in letter to the Debats cites
the following authorities "The Acts of
Thecla, written by IN Asiatic priest 100 years
after the Apostles death, and evidently based
on tradition; passage In the dialogue Phio-
patris, Nicephore, st. Paul's own words In
Galatians" The texts relied upon by M.
Renan are Cor, il, and 8; VII, and 8; II
5, Z, o and 1n,s and Gal, iv, 13 and IA. The
"thorn In the flesh" mentioned In one Of the
texts he declares to have been rheumatism.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
AFFAIRS In EUROPE.
The situation In the Durham C0iliertes-
Tho Pope and the King Of Belgium
An International Court for RsGiCIdes.

LONDON. April 2G.-Further adhesions Of
Durham colliery owners to the proposed arbi-
tration on the whole case Is announced.
The men are resuming work on that basis,
and 1t Is believed the strike is practically
ended.
"A Brussels newspaper states that the King
of Belgium wrote to the Pope regrettlDg the
impending dissenstons In Belgium IN conse-
quenee of apprehensions OF the clergy as to
the effect OF the proposed revision OF the edu-
cation laws
The Pope replied that he regretted the nee
essity of any change in the law. but did not
consider that the proposed bill seriously at
tackled the rights of the Church. He dis
avowed the action Of the Belgian bishops In
opposing the law, and said that Catholics
would be permitted to conform to that meas
ST. PETERSBURG, April 26.-The govern
ment proposes the formation OF an interna-
tional court for the trial and punishment OF
BRUSSELS, April &C. The ministerial
budget shows q surplus OF 1864, 1876 francs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27

Rapid sale Of the Ten Dollar Refunding
CertihCRtea.

CervsttCateA.
NEW YORK, April 26-The sales Of the new
SO refunding certificates at the New York
postofIiee have been rapidly increasing for
the past week. Yesterday they reached over
$40, 600 The law provides that at postoffiees
not more than 800 shall be sold TO one ap-
plicant at one time, but some applicants have
taken their places In line as often rs possible
aud one got as much as $4,000 In one day. In
some cases telegraph boys and other mes-
sengers are employed to hold places In line.
THE TALMAGE TRIAL.
The Talmage trial drags slowly along. Mr..
Haddock denied having said that MIR. Tai
mage had told six lies He did say: "Mr.
Talmage had uttered half dozen false
hoods" The whole case will be summed up
next Thursday.
AN UNFORTUNATE NEW ORLEANS LADY.
Nine Antoinette de Bader. an Austrian lady
who had been stopping In Hoboken. on her
way to Europe, became insane yesterday,
and the county physician, Converse, ordered
her removal to the asylum. She arrived In
Hoboken four weeks ago from New Orleans
with two servants Her husband WAS a
member OF the firm of A. Elmer Bader u
Co.. OF New Orleans He died q few months
ago. -
MISCELLANEOUS MENTION.
Mr.. Palmer. of the Union Square Theatre,
gives representations of "The Lost Children
Wednesday afternoon next for the benefit OF
the Founding Hospital. He bears the entire
expenses and the hospital gets the gross re-
ceipts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
FORTY.SIXTH CONGRESS.
rassaEe Of the Legislative Appropriation
Bill by the H0usc-N0 session
ar the senate.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-The Senate was not
In session to-day.
The morning hour was dispensed with and
the House went into committee Of the whole
on the legislative appropriation bill. an order
having been previously made that all debate
should close at o'clock.
Mr.. Ewing, Of Ohio, discussed the question
whether the House had power and ought TO
nut these provisions upon the appropriation
bills. Mr.. Ewing was followed by Mr. Car
field, of Ohio, and Mr.. Hoar, Of Michigan
MI. Kelly replied briefly to MIR. Garfield,
and at clock all debate closed.
Mr.. Atkins offered few amendments to
perfect certain items Of the bill.
The committee rose at 80, and the bill was
reported to the House, and Mr.e eAtkins de-
manded the previous question. which was
seconded, and the yeas and nays demanded
on the final passage Of the bill -,
At 3:15 the bill passed by lao to 119. All
the Greenbackers except MIR. Barlow voted
with the Democrats.
A motion TO adjourn till Wednesday was
rejected, and the House adjourned to Tues
day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27

PINE ISLAND GuANo.-This guano Is y Btined
to occupy an important place In suea.
planting interests Of the south It i7Drepareo
with the greatest care. with view e Giving the
cane rapidNpd early groVEn' Ih9 puyalak y
when other lersVzers aroused Many Of our ~,
pine Island Gaanf With the ost satisfactory
results. Mr.. Haah %onteoTfry who Is well
known here as gef flsne1 Ind merenan. re mzo Oh
niniae Fertiliztne Coepa/H, and has many
gratifying testimdnalf bm those who have
eiyen 2 ven bis euano taalkMr. Geo. ". Jones. Of
tha olenwood plantation. near Napoleonville.
BAYOU Lafourche. used ten tons with great
satisfaction upon his cane crop. and intends re-
heating the application this season with a
,oixture of cotton and meal. We believe for q
onjck growth and rich cane, an object Of vita
importance, the Pine Island Guano is the thins
to use.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
GRANT ON THE CHESS.BOARD.
The Manner In which His Backers Are
Moving Him All Over tho World.
New York World.l

WASHINGTON, April 2l.-The methods by
which the hackers Of Grant have contrived
to use the power and prestige OF the govern
ment Of the United States In order to put for
eign nations and foreign municipalities In
position In which it would be next to impos-
sible for them, without incivilty to the United
States, to refuse to extend unusual and elabo-
rate hospitality to Gen. Grant are likely soon
to come to the front In the form OF official
correspondence. It will be remembered tAat
President Hayes, out OF complaiSance to-
wards his predecessor In Office for which no
one can blame him, directed Secretary Evarts
to issue circular-letter on the subject OF
the attention proper to be paid to Gen. Grant,
to our minister's, consular agents and naval
officers all over the world. The cue for the In
Mr.. Pierrepont and Consul General Badeau
In London, and out Of the doings In England
it came to pass that there was established in
London, under Consul General Badeau, a
Grant "nincompoop bureau" from which in
structions were issued to every American le-
cation or consulate In every place through
which 1t might be arranged that the ex-Presl-
dent should go. Ii the place was a political
| capital the American legation was told to say
at the Foreign Office that "the Government"
be under much obligation to the French
as the case might be, II especial
official and popular consideration could
be bestowed upon the coming ex-Pres-
dent when he arrived. II it was only COM
American Consul here was directed to say the
same sort of things to the municipal authort-
ties and to leading manufacturers and mer-
chants whose invoices might require consul
official applications to foreigners for civilties
and expenditures to be lavlshed on General
Grant were as a matter of fact SO many
drafts drawn by the Government at Washing.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27

A reconciliation has at last been effected be-
tween the Emperor William and the Duke Of
Cumberland. The Duke renounces all claim
constitution OF the German Empire. The En-
peror surrenders the Welfian fund $4,000, ,O00),
and recognizes the Duke as heir apparent to
the Grand Duchy OF Brunswick. The formal
proclamation OF this reconciliation will take
place at the celebration Of the golden wedding
OF the Emperor, to which the duke has accept
ed an Invitation, and In order to make the end
OF the story as good as the beginning the
reigning Grand Duke OF Brunswick has de-
clared that he wishes to abdicate on the fif-
tieth anniversary Of his accession to the ducal
throne September T. 1880.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
THE LoWE-LOHAN DIFFICULTY.
A Card from Col. Lowe Explaining It's
Hasis ana Giving the C0rre sp0ndcncc BE-
tween the Parties.

tween the Parties.
WASHINGTON, April Representative
Lowe, of Alabama, publishes in the afternoon
papers the following details Of his unpleas-
of the 2lst instant, Hon. John A. Logan has
a communication In regard to an interview
between Mr.. Luther, correspondent Of the
Boston Globe, and myself, which interview
had been published In the plttshurs Post. In
that communication, Senator Logan uses a
reference to myself In the following extraor-
binary language:
II understand that Lowe claims that this is
not correct report of what he said. II not,
he should correct the statement and make
the reporter responsible for putting a lie into
his mouth. I brand 1t as false and slander-
ous. and Col. Lowe and the reporter can settle
the question between themselves as to which
one has been guilty OF perpetrating this VII
lainous falsehood. Very Tespses1u1ly, Hs Tno,x.
Mr. Lowe goes on to say. that upon reading
this he addressed letter to Logan, calling
his attention to the publication ana ask
ing an explanation. No reply was .,,1er re-
import was delivered to Logan, This re-
ceived no attention. Both these letters are
published In The card this afternoon. As
last resort he addressed the following 10 Sen
- "WAsH1NaToN, April IS, 1879.
TO Hon. John A. Logan:
.Sf-On the twenty-nrSt lnSCanl YOU pun
lished In the Republican, of this city, O !, com
munication containing words personally re,
fecting upon me. have three times addressea
you calling your attention TO this ianeuase.
You have failed and refused to answer either
OF them. and you thereby force me to last
alternative I, therefore, demand that you
name some time and place out OF this district,
where another comm unication will presently
reach you. Mr.. Charles Pelham. ESD, IS au-
thorized to act for me in the premises.
Respectfully, VIM. NJ; LOWE.
The card of Lave concludes as follows:
Thus ended this one-sided correspondence,
which explains Itself. Il needs IttIe q he
Logan as liar for he is Senator OF the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
= 100000 Demonstration
IN. Y. Evening Post

According to the Toxic Times the Japanese
government has appropriated 100000 yen. Oh
dollars, for the reception and entertainment
OF Gen. Grant. When we take into consider
alton the fact that the Japanese feel that our
government is retaining unjustly million OF
more dollars of their money, so liberal hospl-
tality toward our ex-President shows mag
unanimous spirit.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
An Over Ardent 1T. Louis Lover.

ST. LOUIS, April 26.--Mrs. Starting, whose
throat was cut yesterday, by N. Osmeth,
formerly her overseer, In st. Clair county,
Ills, says he was In love and jealous OF her,
though she had never given him encourage
ment. He met her down town and wishing
to avoid scene, she walked up the street. He
down and cut her neck, nearly severing the
jugular vein. He also cut her face and ear
badly. He says she agreed to sell her farm
and meet him here. She Is not expected to
live
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
The National Debt.
ATLANTA constitutional

The 1910 bonds will all be refunded on the
twenty first Of July next, or at least interest,"
will cease to accrue on them on tnaG uay.
sIv nov oon+s radaamah,e 1881 .$264, ,32I $50
Five npr cents. redeemable 1881 ...- bO8. 4ao 30
Four and one half per cents. redeem oro ooo ooo
able 1891 zoe goI oso
The annual saving in interest on account
of the refunding operations will amount 70 q
little over thirteen millions-a handsome
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
AN UNFORTUNATE NEW ORLEANS
The Texas Legislature Heavy Rains
ThrOughOut the state.

GALVESTON, April 25.--A special to the Gal
weston Ne,rs from Austin says: The Legisla-
ture adjourned sine die at noon yesterday. A
called session Is probable to pass the appro-
priation bills.
Nears specials throughout the State report
extraordinary heavy rains, causing the rivers
and other streams to overflow, railroads
washed In many places and traffic almost en- y
tireIy suspended. At Houston the water rose
eighteen feet In three hours and carried away
all the railroad bridges and many warehouses
along the banks Of tho bayou. The damage is
urGat
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
Rooth ana Gray.

CHICAGO, April 26.-Edwin Booth visited
Gray this afternoon, but did not succeed IN
ascertaining why he had attempted to assas-
sinate him Mr. Booth believes he Is insane.
1t is doubtful whether Gray will be prose-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
The ReAsons why
/ Route are.

you should take the Aet Jacks Route are.
that it is the quickest to New VI and Boston.
the only line to Louisville adI Cincinnati.
eleven hours the qAickestN Naad3 he only route
without change to Chicago. al half hours
ahead to st. Louis. WITH prAFidS lily no change
of cars. and only one nightoA o trip against
two by any other line 1t Is n perfectly safe.
smooth and comfortable read II ravel. mainly
steel track. and Its eating hou, bs are entirely
new and the best In the South.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
A Temperance Amendment Proposed for
Ohio. =-..@z4-M

COLUMBUS, April 26.-A number Of promi..
nent temperance men met here to-day and
decided to ask the Legislature to submit con-
stitutional amendment requiring the Legisla..
wards, 81 8 majority vote, to prohibit the sale
of Intoxicating liquors except for medical pur-
poses. A society was formed to aid IN push
inp this meaSure.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
sUB-TREAsUaY RECEIPTS.
10 receipts at the sub-treasury Friday we're:
%
PERSONAL.

It will be gratifying to the many friends OF
DR.. t. P. Doremus, th at we'll known operator In
practical dentistry. and who fought so gailanty
through the late war. In the Twenty eighth
Louisiana Regiment. TO learn that he has sue
ceeded DR.. .Dickey. at No. 11O CANAL street.
where already he has received the patronage Of
our best citizens.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
Not Worth Living For.
philadelphia Times,

Suppose Gen. Grant declines-what then?
Is the blood-curdling thought thrown out by
q Chicago organ Well, it doesn't seem possi-
bic that there could be anything left In this
country worth living for.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
Funeral al Bishop Amcs.

BALTIMORE, April 26-The funeral g
Bishop Ames takes place on Monday az
W. S. Edwards will conduct the services
Bishop Simpson will also take part.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27

United States / will not post him as q scoun-
drel and poltroon, for that would be In viola
tion of the local statutes; but | do publish
him as one who knows how to insult but not
how to satisfy a gentleman, and l invoke
upon him the Judgment Of the honorable men
of the community. Very respectfully.
'WM. MI. LOWE"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
Politics In Ohio.
, y, Of the

New YORK, April 26.-Mr. Foa, Of
Cleveland Herald, says the Repul [icans '
nominate Judge TAFT for GoverIb br of Oh
forward Rice.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-27
BATON ROUGE.
ReytpR's Departure for New Orleans The
sixtieth Anniversary Of the Odd Fsl-
Decoration nay.

Especial to the Democrat
BAYOU SARA, April 2G.-Gapt. Boyton left
this morning at 8 o'clock and expects to arrive
In New Orleans at o'clock Sunday.
The Odd Fellows are celebrating their six
tteth anniversary, and Mr.. Grisamore deliv
cred fine address.
The decoration Of Confederate graves takes
place this evening. W. L. O..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-21

5rWIDE AwAKEl New SPRING STYLES
BOOTS AND SHOES. Tho largest, tes. selected,
AND Cheapest stock Of boots sld shoes ever ct:oc-
ed in this msrket
Every man ought to consider whore ls csr
get the mos. value for big money. A psnny
saved, is penny esrnci. All we ask our friends
AID patrons is 10 favor US with call, and con-
vince themselves OF tho fact that wa can meet
Ina den!aG,:: OF all.
W0 gro resolved TO sell Our goods q: SD small
a rtht thst tha people must buy.
1ncrcey enabling us 10 keep Our stock always
sessOnable.
a failure To examine our stock is an opportu.
nifty lost.
+ We Can make It TO yUur intercs! 10 trade with
us.
Our goods are bought from first Misunderstanding
benefit.
Country merchants will End t 10 their sdvsn-
lego to examine our stock from which EQUALLY
soOu selections can be made Vt prices that will
compare is7oraby with those OF the northern
cities.
Ladies' Pebble Goat Button Boots, 81 Is to 3 90
% French Kid - ly5toI 50
Lasting FoxeI " I25to 3 %
Polish leo TO > %
- to 90
Slippers in groa! variety Is to2CO
MON Caii bcolS | 50 to 5 "
Coarse Shoes (Su!iD 9Jto SO
Fine Cali " ali Prices
Misses Boots 1nOioI ~
thIitr0ns boots lutn | IL
w. Is. WADpEr,
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