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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
NEW YORK.
A Highway RObber ON the Police F8rce-
The Case Against the Police Conn
mJssiOuers-A Good Samaritan

NEW YORK, March 24-It was announced
at police headquarters this evening that steps
are to be taken against patrolman of the
Twenty-eighth Precinct. 1t has been discov-
cred that previous to his appointment as a
member OF the police force he had twice been
found guilty OF highway robbery.
The trial Of Capt. Alexander s. Williams,
ex-police commissioner, was called this even
Ing, but, the defendant not being ready, the
case was adjourned till Thursday, April 8.
Geo. W. Taylor, one of the original founders
lor, nf this city, died yesterday in Manches-
ter, England at the age OF "a years.
Saturday night last Frank Swart, 18 years
old, rang the bell OF Warden Finn's resi-
dence at the Tombs and begged for shelter.
The kind-hearted warden took the lad and
gave him one OF his own apartments for the
night. Yesterday the lad told his story. He
was clerk, he said, and came to this city
from Chicago, where his brother lives,
to seek his fortune; he spent the little
money he had In looking for work
and soon found himself penniless and
starving; all he wished was to get back to
Chicago Justice Smith committed the youth
to the care OF the commissioners OF charities.
To-day, Col Il. Ii. Taylor Of Central Valley.
Orange county, owner OF the Taylor stock
farm, proprietor OF the famous stallion
Floridan, and one OF the most celebrated
sporting and horse men In the country, called
on Warden Finn and said that having read
OF the case in the papers, he was desirous Of
taking the lad with him as far as Grand
Haven, Mich. and sending one Of his men on
with him to Chicago. Warden Finn brought
the Colonel into the prison, and the youth
gladly accepted the offer of assistance made
him. He Is now on his way home.
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The Repeal Of section zOlO R. 8. to be
Recommended.

WASHINGTON. March 24.-The sub-com-
mittee Of the joint caucns committee OF the
two houses met tonight at the rooms OF
Chalmers, Of Mississippi. They agreed to
recommend, in addition to the repeal legisla-
ton already determined on the repeal OF sec
tion 2O19 Of the Revised Statutes, which en-
powers superv sors Of elections TO take such
station with reference to ba.lot-boxes and
registers as shall best cOnduce to their scru-
tinizlng the manner in which registration or
voting is being conducted, and also to take
part In the canvassing Of votes.
1t was very late when the subject Of general
legislation was reached, and nothing WAS
done in that direction. The full committee
will have meeting some time tomorrow,
when the subcommittee will make it's report.
The full committee will In turn report to the
joint caucus on Wednesday evening, when
pected.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
Our Cattle Trade.

WAsHINGTON, March H.-The Secretary Of
State has been giving great deal Of careful
consideration to the subject of our cattle trade
with Europe and the alleged existence Of
pleuro-pneumoniaa among cattle In various sec
tionS OF this country. He has mass of CORE
West and elsewhere and will be ready within
a few days to open official communication
with the British government on the subject
OF the restoration of trade, and hopes TO ac-
weather sets In. Mr.. Welsh, our Minister TO
England, has given his earnest attention to
the interests of our cattle dealers and with
good results. Sir Edward Thornton has also
taken kindly Interest In the matter and has
exhibited the fairest disposition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
THE ELECTION.
The Vote Cast and the Delegates Elected
I'm the Various Parishes.

CADDO.
For Senatorial Delegate-L. M. Mutt. DEM,
1853; Ross Wilkinson, Ind, 460; scattering. 8.
For Parish Delegates-T. t. Land, DEM,
1886; N. @. Blanchard, DEM, 1918: Aleck
Boarman, Rep, 623; scattering, Q.
CALDWELL.
For senatorial Delegates r. w. Richard
son, Dem 1853; N. w. Smith, Dem, 1856.
For Parish Delegate-R. d. Bridger. DEM,
CAMERON.
For Senatorial Delegates Gallery, Dem.,
1o2; W. Fl. Kerkman, Dem, 1O9; N. J. Per-
kins, Ind, 1O7; G.. B. Shaw, Ind, 80.
8. +. Henry, Dem, is elected parish dele
gate.
JACKSON.
For Senatorial Delegates R. W, Richard
son, Dem, 3O2; n NJ Smith, Dem, 27i.
For Parish Delegates-E. 4. Kidd. Dem.,
167. Major e. Terrill, $50.
LINCOLN.
For Senatorial Delegates-R. M. Todd.
Dem, 413; G. i. Gaskins, Dem, 375
For Parish Delegate Major T. J. Colvin,
335; Il. Pipes, 70; scattering,2 g.
MoREHoUsE.
For Senatorial Delegates-R. M. Todd,
DeIn 266; q. l.. Gaskns, 266.
For Parish Delegate-O. O. Davenport.
POINTE CoUpEG.
For Senatorial Delegate-F. L. Claiborne,
Dem, 1865; Il. Ducote, Rep, 287.
For Parish Delegate-Chas. Parlange,
Comb, 1405; scattering, 7.
TENsAs.
For Senatorial Delegate-wade r. Hough,
1881; l.. v. Reeves, 288; scattering q.
For Parish Delegates-H. r. Steele, Rep,
1928; J. 8. Matthews, Rep, 1888; M. Gillespie,
Dem. (comb.), 496; A. j. Bryant, Rep. (combl,
$50; scattering, l5.
UNION.
For Senatorial Delegates-G. NJ. Todd.
Dem1 2e6; G. l.. Gaskins, Dem, 258; DR.. b.
b. DiHard Dem, 223; scattering. 81.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
NEW ORLEANS TUESDAY. MARCH 25 1870.

Treasury 10 furnish the Senate with q state
ment OF the moneys paid to the supervisors
OF elections In the cities OF New York, Phila-
delphia and Cincinnati at the late congress
siOnal election, was agreed to.
Mr.. Salisbury called up his resolution ask
Ing the Secretary OF the Treasury for infor-
nation In regard to the negotiation for the
sale Of bonds by the so-called syndicate
On motion Of Mr. Eaton, this was amended
by calling for statement OF moneys depos-
tied by the Secretary OF the Treasury In GER
tain banks and thus withheld from circulation.
The resolution thus amended was agreed to.
There was O debate In the Senate till 5
o'clock this evening, when the resolutions
were offered to elect the several officers agreed
Upon by the Democratic caucus. The Repub-
icans in each instance moved that the names
OF the present incumbents be substituted.
The officers elected were: Secretary, Mr..
John @. Burch; Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr. Rich
ard J. Bright; Principal Executive Clerk,
Mr.. Henry e. Peyton; Chief Clerk, Mr. Fran
els Z. Sherber; Chaplain, Rev. j J. Bullock.
The Senate adjourned at rs D. IN.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
A Highway Robber CanEht-Thc Pedes-
trtan.

PHILADELPHIA, March A.-The police made
an important arrest to-day wheR Mike
McGown, aged 26 years, was brought to the
central station. For several weeks past high
way robberies In the northern portion OF the
city have been very numerous. 1t was known
that they were perpetrated by one man, as his
mode Of going TO work was the popularity of
each robbery. The favorite way was to
entice boys up an alleyway and under threats
OF death, to rob them Of their watches When
business In this line was dull, he would vary
1t by all sorts OF petty roDberies such as steal
ing shoes, but always by working on the fears
OF his victims. The police were Instructed to
keep sharp lookout and to-day McGown
was arrested for disorderly conduct and
frightening people with firing off pistol On
reaching the station-house, he was identified
by about q dozen witnesses, and McGown,
who has about a dozen aliases, was commit
ted on three charges Of highway robbery
The walking atch at Concert Hall Is at
tracing great crowd. Miss Annie Bartlett,
In her attempt to walk 1000 quarter miles In
as many quarter hours, at o'clock tonight
had completed 484 quarters.
Miss Vernon, who is trying to cover 5000
half miles In consecutive half hours, at the
same hour, had completed 242 halves.
Nine. Brandon started on Wednesday
night to cover 300 miles In six days. At noon
the lady had completed but 1876 miles. Her
feet gave out on the second day, and yester-
day she was hardly able to stir. To-day she
is somewhat better.
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Hanging of a sasler for killing HIS
sweetheart.

LONDON, March 24-James Simms, a
sailor. aged 43 years, convicted OF the murder
OF Lucy Graham, was executed ut Newgate
this morning. At the time OF the crime
Smms and his victim were at q public house
In London called the "White Hart" when a
dispute arose about some money which she
claimed he took from her. Simms kissed the
woman twice, and then Immediately cut her
throat with o razor She broke away from
him and ran from the house, falling dead In
the street, her carotid artery and windpipe
having been severed. Simms was arrested,
after stout resistance, and confessed the
deed. After trial and conviction he was SEN
fenced to be hanged. The prisoner evineed
but little emotion during the trial. At the
usual hour this morning the execution took
place, only the sheriff and the officers OF the
prison, the chaplain. and few members of
the press being present Immediately after
the execution the body was buried with quick
lime in the inclosure Of the prison.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
A Defauliing Treasurer.

BosToN, March 24-Nathan P. Pratt, the
defaulting treasurer OF the Reading Savings
Bank, was arrested here this evening as he
was about leaving for New York. With him
was his son Nathan b., on whom was found
$40, 900 OF the missing securities. Both have
been lodged in the Tombs. Pratt's stealings
amount to about 100000, and will ruin the
bank of which he was the treasurer. He has
been stealing for years apparently to cover
up some Irregularities, but the crisis came
much sooner than he expected He was i'm
plctly believed In and 80 snrewd that he de-
ceived every one.
The bank examination was not expected
and but for the accidental tracing Of the title
to some property, his tracks would not have
been uncovered. He is believed to have put
his property out OF his possession, and his
bonds are only nominal, SO that the loss will
fall on depositors. Most of them are poor
people. Pratt was an active citizen, wealthy
and much respected; but his son, to whom he
owes his ruin, has been for some time re-
garded with suspicion.
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A New Commander for the British Forces
I'm south Africa,

LONDON, March 2i-There appears to be
some mystery connected with the latest news
from South Africa. His Royal Highness the
Duke OF Cambridge, commander-in-chief Of
her Majesty's forces, stated In the House of
Lords this afternoon that he bad not received
any communication from Gen. Chelmsford
strain upon him caused by the war, but a let
ter which has been published as coming from
Gen Chelmsford, and expressed in this sense,
was believed to be wholly authentic. The
Duke OF Cambridge further stated that the
government had already sent out q Major
General to aid Gen. Chelmsford, bat not to
supersede him. The popular opinion, how
ever. continues to be strongly against Gen.
Chelmsford and the action Of the govern
ment In retaining him In chief command
causes much com ment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
COLUMBUS, o.
The soldiers and sailors Orphans Home
To Be Investigated The Condition Of
Affairs mt the LOnEvlew Insane Asylum.

COLUMBUS, O., March Ex-senator Lord to-
day introduced resolution to investigate the
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home at
Xenia. The resolution Is based upon the pub
lshed statements that Supt Keefer and his
son Asa have been guilty Of improper and in
decent liberties taken with female employees
of the home. The committee will be appoint
ed tomorrow.
For some time past the rumors that dark
and crooked proceedings were being carried
on at the Longview Insane Asylum, attracted
so much public attention that the Legislature
could no longer stifie nor set at rest the re-
ports OF woe to which the unfortunate ia
mates were being subjected to. and found It
selfforced to make inquiry and investigate the
charges OF alleged cruelty. This committee,
composed Of two Democrats and one Repub-
lican, submitted their report to-day, which is
a sad chapter Of evidence which brings to
light the sufferings endured by the insane
patients, picturing the inhuman punishment
by ducking, strangulation, the knocking
down Of the intirm, the heaping OF indigni-
ties upon their persons. and, In fact, punish
ments to which only convicts are subjected
70. The superintendent Of the institution is
also charged with being too much addicted to
liquor. The strong rooms were found alive
with Vermin, while the ttients, their bedding
ana persons, were afflicted In the same man
ner. The minority report recommends that
q further investigation be held by a Joint COM
nittee OF the House and Senate.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
WASHINGTON.
SPEAKER RANDALL OPPOSED TO GEN.
ERAL LEGISLATION III CONGRESS.
WIN Hayes Veto the Repeal or the Fede-
raj Election Laws7 The President
Completely Under the Control OF shcr-
man.

raj Election EGwsT The Pfesfdent
Completely Under the Control Of shcr-
man.
Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON, March 24.-Speaker Randall
said to me to-day, explicitly, that there would
be no general legislation this session. He said
he should not announce his committees, un-
til very near the end of the session, except
the Committee on Elections and the Appro-
priatlon Committee, thus compelling all legis-
lation to be considered either in committee Of
the whole or by the House itself. This " /
OF course preclude new legislation
start.
Mr.. Ellis proposition to increase the force
Of the Elections Committee, In order to dispose
Of Its business speedily, meets with universal
favor and will prevail.
The rumors that Hayes will accept the
proposition agreed upon by the joint COM
mittee touching the repeal OF the election
law have no adequate foundation. The gene
raj belief among Democrats is that he will do
so, but there is no basis for such belief beyond
the ordinary estimate of 9le mans character.
His action, in any event, will be whatever
John Sherman and the syndicate dictate, and
their dictation will be guided solely by the
effect OF q possible deadlock on the credit OF
the government abroad and the stock market
at home. Beyond this there is no means OF
estimating the situation. a. O. b.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
FOREIGN NEWS.
MEETING or THE EwEAvERs At BLACK
BURN.
They show a Determination TO Plunge
into Another strike.

into Another strike.
LONDON March "A detailed report OF
1.-The meeting OF the weayers at Black
|burn on Saturday shows the existence
| Of great excitement and q strong party
in favor OF q strike. Mr.. Whalley,. sec
retary OF the Weavers' Union for Blackburn,
reported that tw0-thirds OF the masters had
posted notices OF five per centum reduction of
wages but that the masters were less unani-
NOUS than they were before the strike and
lockout OF 1878. Representatives, OF the opera
tives OF Church, Oswaldt, Wistle Harwood,
Padisham, Clitheroe, Rishton, Bamberbridge
and BarnIey next gave reports to the effect
that the general feeling in their dis
tricts favored submission till favor
able opportunity arose To recover the reduc-
tion. motion was then submitted In
favor OF the acceptance OF the per cent re-
ductiOn on the understanding that the whole
OF the Is per cent reduction shall be restored
as soon as possible An amendment In favor
of resistance by STRIKE II necessary. met with
much support. A disorderly scene followed
A proposition for a strike WIS repeatedly
cheered, and the opponents thereof hooted
down. It seemed rs though a majority We're
about to decide in favor Of q strike when o
motion TO adjourn was proposed 50 that feel
ings Of masters individually might be fur
ther tested. Advocates OF a strike refused to
withdraw The proposal and motion for ad-
journment was not carried until after four
shows of hands and many appeals to the
meeting to be calm, and not rashly plunge
into another struggle.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
The Base RaIlLeague.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March A-A special sos
sion of the Base Ball League convened this
morning at the lift House with the following
vey Wright of Boston. John B. Sage and Ed
ward b. Smith OF Buffalo, j. w. M. Neff OF
Cincinnati, W. A. Hurlburt and A. G. SpauId-
ing OF Chicago,J F. Evans Of Cleveland, II.
+. Root and FL: r.. Winship of Providence,
Earl, E. Z. Drefest, G. d. Dany and II. 4.
Phillips Of Troy. President Hurlburt was in
the chair, and N. E. Young, of Washington,
secretary. Reporters were excluded. The
schedule OF the committee report was read. 1t
is OF great length and in tabular form and
cannot well be telegraphed
The, Buffalos will play at home July A..
They play In Providence on Decoration Day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
PELICAN.
A Divers Dsnrh.

NEWPORT, r. J., March A-Horace Man.
chester, OF Tiverton, employed by the John
Waters Wrecking Company, met with ter
down In the submarine divers suit to try
and raise the Rock Island mail packet, sank
some days ago. Manchester remained down
an unusually long time, but the men kept on
at work with the air pump and tried the Life
line. Several hours after the revenue cutter
was hailed, and the government diver from
Torpedo Station sent for. He went down sew
eraI times before finding Manchester 9 body,
which was under the sunken packet. The
deceased had evidently been taking out bal-
last when the boat careened over and fell on
him
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
CONGRESSIONAL.
Debate in the senate ON the Proposition
to Elect Democratic officers.

WASHINGTON, March 24--After the reading
OF the journal OF Friday, the Chair laid before
the Senate several official communications; a
letter from the Postmaster General estimates
that by the new law in regard to the letter
system, there will be deficit In the apprOprl-
alton for the purpose Of some $3.50, 900, which
Is asked for. The s. cretary Of the Interior also
asked for deficiency appropriation OF S25 :
CO... A number of petitions and memorials
were introduced; one OF these was long
memorial from Jas. G. Kennedy, formerly
Superintendent OF the Census, In regard to
the census bill passed at the lest session, In
which he points out its defects, and asks to
appear before the proper committee to demon
strate the existence OF these defects very
large number OF bills and joint resolutions
were also offered, majority of which were
for the relief OF private persons.
Mr.. Harris introduced his yellow fever bill
OF last session.
At Is Mr.. Wallace offered resolution to
proceed to the election of officers of the SEN
ate. Messrs. Anthony and Hamln depre-
Gated this new departure; the Senate was q
conservative body, and they alluded to the
long time that most OF the officials had held
their places here. Messrs. Wallace and Bay
ard defended the action OF the majority In
making changes in the principal offices. The
latter especially alluded to the fact that Sec
retary Gorham had made himself an active
partisan In the late campaign.
MI Conkling spoke for nearly an hour In
opposition to the proposed change of officers,
and in the course Of his remarks said that
the change was proposed In part to restore
the men who went out In 1861.
Bayard replied to him and took the ground
that the ministerial offices OF Senate should
not be partisan.
Beck In a speech said that there was no
use in mincing matters in this matter. The
Democrats intended to put these man out be-
cause they had the power to do So He wanted
to put the issue fairly and squarely: that
they did not intend to pay salaries to Repub-
lican officers.
Voorhees, argued that the officers of this
body should be in harmony with the majority.
A resolution calling on the Secretary Of the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
Maurice DAILY GOne to Europe-A Cham
Di0nship Rowing Match.

New YORK, March A.-Maurice DAILY, bill
lard player started for Europe Saturday. He
with them give exhibitions In France and
Engl until 1t is time to return for the Col
lender tournament
There Is now every probability OF row.
ing match being arranged between Courtney,
Of Union Springs, and Trickett, the Austria
Ian oarsman, for the championship of the
world, which Trickett now holds. The Tas-
manian Mail announces that all arrangements
have been made except the amount OF the ex-
penses to be allowed Courtney to go to Austria
LA.
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The spanish Priests Not to Interfere In
Elections.

ROME, March A.-There is report to the
effect that the Pope has sent letter to the
bishops In Spain, requesting them to instruct
their clergy to avoid everything that might
elections In that kingdom, and to simply ad-
wise their people to vote according to their
eonsciences and without regarding either the
fear or favor of others.
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Dividends to Creditors Of NatlouaI Banks.

WASHINGTON, March A-The Controller OF
the Currency has declared a general divi-
dend to creditors OF the First National Bank
Of 7 iffin, o., OF 10 per cent, making in all
65 per cent: a dividend Of 10 per cent to
creditors of the Charlottesville National
Bank of Charlottesvile Va, making in ali
40 per cent, and a dividend OF IS per cent
to creditors Of the WASHINGTON County Ma
tional Bank of Greenwich, N. Y, making In
all 90 Der cent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
THE AFGHAN WAR.
YacOob Khan Determined on n Vigorous
Resistance to the English.

LONDON, March A-Lord Lytton, Viceroy
OF India, telegraphs that Yacoob Khan has
apparently determined to make a desperate
resistance to the further advance OF the
British troops toward Cabul. Yazoob Khan
has sent 600 OF his adherents with six guns to
Bulkoh. Much severe fighting is still to be
apprehended. Several small skirmishes have
recently taken place. Col. Brown Is concen-
trating his command at Jellalabad, and Col.
Roberts is moving with AL his men toward
Pewar. In the region of Kaudahar oil is
quiet, but the Vlceroy evidently anticipates
no little trouble In the immediate future
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
Nominations by the President.

WASHINGTON, March 24-The President
sent the following nominations to the Senate
to day: Ex. Delegate jefferson P. Kidder, of
Dakota, to be Associate Justice Of the Supreme
Court OF Dakota Territory; Howard White,
OF Nebraska, to be Indian Agent at Omaha,
States Consul at Panama. George Scruggs.
Of Illinois, to be United States Consul at
Hamburg; DR.. John B. Hamilton, OF Illinois,
to be Supervising Surgeon General OF the
United States Marine Hospital Service; also
number of army appointments.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-25
CINCINNATI.
neuuctlon Of Freight Rates Sourh-A
Whisky Auicide

:, OlNoINNATI, March 24-The railroad rates
from iron Cincinnati to Charleston, S. G., Savan-
haa' aa' Is, Chattanooga, Tenn, Montgomery,
haao haa, h,i hnone, "a, and other points South,
JACOB Obernessers foreman In the Duehar
watch manufactory. In Newport. XIV. this
morning shot himself with a Colt revolv @ ver
Inc oa h,s entered he his temple and passed
man Is still alive. but will die. This casa M
suicide was caused by intemperanea oA9o "
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Well, Hardly Ever.
In. Y. Trihune.I

:, A man who can In single week elect a
Speaker at Washington and revolutionize q
city government In New York can scarcely be
sald 70 be falling into the sere and yellow leaf.
Mr.. Tilden rather recalls the definition of a
hea In one OF the old Iexieons-''a creature of
diminutive size, but Internal activity"