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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
PARLoR SKATING.
The Skating Rink will be under the directions
Prof. Fl. LEVI.
Evening Entertainment by Four LsssIsI
Amateur Clubs Of the City.

To the Amateur Club giving the best entsrs2iss
meDt-DIPBOMA and MEDAL,
To Individual merit and excellence SlLfkF
Monday. Feb 17-HurdIe race. tive mas
dash. eight hurdles. First horse. 500: secoae
horse, BIS.
Pony Race-Running race for ponies ufaw
IA hands. mile heat. First horse, $40: sscoa1
horse, IS.
tuesday, Feb. 1s-Trotting race for hoFsA
that never beat three minutes. mile heats -
three In five. First horse, s75: second horse ~
Wednesday Feb. 19.-Trotting race for h0faH
that never beat $50. mile heats. best thfssM
five, First horse, 500; second horse. -.
$50; second horse, $40. Pacing race. free % =
mile heats. best three In five. First horse, ~
second horse. sI5. g.
Friday. Feb 2i-Trotting race for horses 20
never beat 2:f5 mile heats. best three In h7s
First horse. $780, second hot SO. SIS.
Saturday, Feb. 22-Running race. best thrz
Ia five. First horse SIS: second horse y. y
TrotiDg race tor horses that started and -
mile heats. best three In five; winning DOES
SIS.
best three in five. First horse sls: seeoM
horse IS. Mule race, fres to all, mile hesN+
First mule $40: second mule D.
Monday. Feb Affirming race. best three
five. First horse SIPS; second horse sz5 TfE
ting race for horses that never beat 49, ME
horse $40.
Entry fee on all purses. 10 per cent: not le'
than threeio enter and two to start. 81
A winning horse can not enter for snosAa
purse In trolling and pacing
All races 10 be governed By the rules Of q
VI. L. MURRAY. Manager.
+. H. AYERS, Gen. SuDt
4. 1. DELEsDERSTE.. Secretary.
Ofhcs-209 Grayier street.
fe1 q O Iaf
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.

Daniel Leibengerth vs. Herman Wilke OF
Plaintiff was owner Of n certain property
business OF broker. He mortgaged II for $1,000.
and Harmon Wlks became owner OF the mort
gage note. When the note was past due plain
till sold the property to defendant In coDsidera-
ton Of the surrender Of the note. It was sub
seausntly agreed between tho parties that II In
twelve months plaintiff should pay over $1,000
the property would be reeonveyed to him
Plaintiff alleges that he signed the act OF sale
merely "a q renewal OF the note, and that he
had paid sls5 on account. He alleges that he
was ejected from the premises, and prays for
$500 damages.
Judgment against plaintiff as II IL clear that
he knew at the time Of signing that he had sold
the property.
Jaa A. slnpis Va. Francisco Pipo.-Judgment
for plaintiff for s4o0 and costs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
CITY ECHOES.

The police report forty five bridges broken in
o Sixth District.
Joshua Bell. charged with beating his mule.
as Yesterday placed under $3.50 bonds by He
order Sheehan.
On Monday Officer Rigney shot and killed a
eious dog that bad bitten little boy named
PIN Collins.
A rabid dog was yesterday shot and killed ut
o corner OF Magnolia and Julia streets. hay
z bitten n child of Mary Batman.
Charles Minis and Jennie Williams we're
cked up In the Central Station, charged with
stty larceny.
Dick Small, fugitive from justice since the
Venty-thir of October last. was arrested by
unstable L. Bertain. and locked up In the
Eighth Station.
At the instigation Of Thomas Hogan Manuel
Handy was lodged In the sub-Ssventh Station,
charged with the larceny Of B22. and Thomas
Smith was arrested rs accessory.
Yesterday Corporal Graham arrested e.
Maybe on The charge Of violating act NJ. 60. OK
tra session OF 1877, known as The game law. Mr.
Maybe had In his poP session u deer. shipped to
him by aIr. Lesson. of Pass Christian Mr..
Maybe was arraigned before Recorder 5heehan
and placed under bonds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
AT THE STATE-HOUSE.
SCHOOL DIRECTORS ACTS SIGNED
OPINION OF ATTORNEY GEN.
RRAL OGDEN.

The various offices at the State House showed
but little impetus In the line OF business All
was as quiet and serene as on dies non.
The following was sscertained at the Gov
ernor's office In the way q appointments:
SCHOOL DIRECTORS.
Owing 10 vacancies on parish school boards
caused by resignation. the following directors
were appointed by the Executive:
First District.
st. John-B. Laplaee Bonnet Carre.
st Charles Etuils Host, Eenneryile.
Jefferson Lueieu soniat Carfolltop,
st. Dernard F. u. Fetas New Orleans,
Plaouemines H. 2. Ksrnooban New Orleans
Second District
Fast tast Baton Rgugs, Fergus Gardere. Manohac
hsegnsIenJ l. b paRu k. " s asTe
st James-H. O. Colomb Convent.
Third District.
Ascension--J. 9. CoHeld. bona dsonyiile.
St JohBJ. u. Martin. EJgard.
St Charles A. ID. Bpujsre. st. Charles.
yeffsrson--A. 0aenolatte, Kenperville
Orleans Victor Rsaud Esw Orleans.
F Fesf ? Ts5od Rsna
Lafourehe-J. l.. Perkins Napoleonyille.
Fourth District.
Avoyeles L. G. Norwood
Pointe Ooupee- Martin Flynn.
West Baton RouRs-D. q. Mouton.
Asrension-H Henry MCCALL
st. Landry-W, q. Gordon,
81. Martin-Alex DeClouet.
st. Mary-L. @. Foster.
Assumption
Lafourohe-J. M. Howell
Terrebonne Il imuDd MoCullum.
Fifth District.
East Carroll Geo. Foster.
Madison-Geo @, Waddsll.
Tensas-C. O. Cotdill
Concordia-f. h. Shields.
ACTS SIGNED.
The following acts were signed by the Gov
IAN act for the relief Of John, Lucy and
Minerva Hays. minor children Of the late Harry
:, An art for the relief OF the heirs of c. NJ.
Conrad"
An not to amend and re- enact sections. and
of act No 90 of extra session OF 1877, and pro-
vldlng an annual assessment for the parish OF
Orleans"
OPINION or THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
The Attorney General has submitted TO Gov.
Nichols bis opinion ns to the opening OF the
convention elections. He says: Il have eK-
aHined the question ne 10 the necessi ~ OF open
ing the registration Offices for sixty days before
the approaching election for msmbsfs OF the
constitutional convention, and sm satisfied
that the law rsunr"s that they should be so
opened. The whole period cannot. Of course.
be- allowed, but the Office should be- open as long
as possible before"
II. g. Thlgpen, tax collector for Washington
parish. was commissioned by the Governor
yesterday.
q. s. Dslahoussaye and Edward Maher have
been reappointed By Lieut. Gov. Wilt keepers
OF the State House.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

The London World tells this: "The brusGue
inquisitiveness OF the Parsees was we'll Illus
trated few weeks ago, when a gentleman
say Mr.. Grifin-was travelling by rail from
Bombay. to Calcutta. His fellow-passenger
was a fat and sleek Parsee, who opened a con
versation with, Just from England, sirY Mr.
Griffin replied that such was the case. Yes
why not?s said the descendant Of Jamsed
Hope you had a pleasant passageY Mr.
Griffin assured him that he had; on which
he was presented with an orange and the OBJ
ssrvation, Yes, why not? Just so. God i
great! | hope your mother is wells' Mr
Griffin's mother was well, and he said so
when his irrepressible companion proceeded
Have you a wife? Yes or course. Why
not: God is great And she is well?' Yes.
And happy Yes And virtuous?' Mr.. Grit.
TN came to the conclusion that the Parsees
were queer people"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
BREvITlEs.

well known attache OF the courts har pened
to drop In . luuch-bouse on Camp rect last
evening and ordered six poaehed eggs.
Judge Of his surprise when the waiter brought
out six tork steaks.
Our fire departments are MAXIM arrange.
ments for their grand display on the fourth oil
March next. The marshHs of Louisiana Fire
Company No. 10, as usual. will entertain their
friends by grand banquet aud % omplimen-
taIy ball at Grunewald Hall.
The roads on Claiborne street, leading to La
peyrouse street, as well rs on tue latter street
leading to the Fair Grounds. are now being pu
In good order. This will be good news TO those
intending TO favor tho coming Industrial fair
thorities are alive to help good enterprise.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
POLICE BOARD.

The Board Of Police Comm 'ssloners met last
night at the Central Station. Mayor Patton In
the chair. and quorum present.
Patrolman VIM. Walsh, neglect OF duty. one
days pay.
Patrolman r, 8. Pegue sitting down and
sleeping on his beat. two days pay.
Patrolman j. j. Uolon. neglect OF duty five
days pay.
Patrolman A. Mill 4 was dropped from the
rolls for not appearil4 trial.
Patrolman N. T.. y pretrs, Third Precinct
neglect OF duty, one days pay.
Patroman w. u. Hardwick. falling to appear
for trial was dropped from the rolls.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

The sugar landing was so crowded yesterday
that an incoming steamer was compelled to
discharge lts cargo of sugar on the thorough
fares. owing, 1t IL said. to the failure OF the
owners Of several lots Of cotton to remove the
same. The matter received the attention Of
Major Behan, the Administrator Of Commerce.
In so far as the levee Ia concerned and the mat
ter of the eneroHchment on the horougbfare
was referred to Administrator Houston who
Immediately gave orders that no blocking Of
the avenues to the levee should be permitted,
and that an immediate removal OF the freight
In contravention should follow.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
Turf. Field and Farm. /

He was small gray-headed man, with a
melancholy look. MY Godp he exclaimed,
wringing his hands, ''iust think Of it. I've
been on the turf forty odd years, have ridden
the best horses America has produced, have
been In the employ ofsuch old-timers as Ste
vens, johnson, and Hampton, my head is
chockful OF "reminiscences, land yet cannot
speaker was Gilpatrick, the celebrated jockey
VINO rode Lexington in his great four mile
race, and who went to England with Richard
Ten Brock. He said he uanted the fifteen
cents for car fare, but, well-anyway 1t was
sad.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

BATTERY BALL.-The grand fancy dress and
military ball. to come off tonight at Grunewald
Hall. will be one of the most brilliant affairs OF
the season. every arrangement having been
made by the energetic committee who have il
In charge to make this ball Of the gallant boys
of Battery of the Louisiana Field Artillery
long remembered by the pleasure-seekers.
Among the novelties OF the occasion will be a
fountain of cologne water. canary bird con-
cert and souvenir programme for the ladies'.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

Do you want to die? Why of course not but
the fever and ague. or some similar disorder.
gathers In many man, and it may take you
If you don't fortify yourself against 1t. You
can do this in no better way than by using
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic. 1t is agreeable. whole
some and invigorating. aud In collie. dysen-
terry and all disorders of that kind 1t proves
a mild corrective and an agreeable stimulant
Its purity is guaranteed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

bers and probationers being nearly ia
making the total membership at present
little over 1000; about one-tsnth Of these 80
natives. Last year the proportion Oh nasisss
Yves about one TO twenty. Fourteen ebtrehss
and six parsOnages wers reported, worth Il
collection was largely In advance Of last yaay.
the total amount Of money collected IN aIi
purposes within the bounds Of the Coniersra
during the past year being nearly 5000,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
A GOOD SHOWING.

Senator Fl. @. Mitchell. chairman OF the Com
mittee on Auditing and Supervising the Expen-
ses Of the Senate. yesterday turned over his
books and papers to the Secretary of State. the
work Of the ommittee being ended The show
ing made by the committee is good one, as
will be seen by the following condensed state
ment:
Appropriation .............. SIT 900 90
Expenses for last session. S14, O74 81
Account of previous sessions. 1,139 "a
Total expenditures. 1924 O8
Balance. -..-..-....-............. s1.785 81
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY - 1879

fnl that the confirmation Of Badger az Collector
III the Poi Ia certain. The assurance comes In
answer TO telegram from prominent colored
men requesting him to put a stop to the game
On Antoine and bis eolored delegation.
A number OF negroes have Instituted suit be-
fore United States Cont issioner Lane to com :
prl The captain Of the steamboat Ed. Richardson
to convey them. free OF COST back to Louisville,
which city they alege they left az employees OF
the boat, with the understanding that their
emplo ymapt was to be permanent. On reach.
Ing this city they were discharged. and they
claim without cause.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
THE VETERAN OFFlCERs.

Owing to m error Ia the list Of the officers
elected Mt the meeting Of the veterans of the
Washington Artillery. as II appeared yesterday
morning. the names are republishsd, as fol-
lows.
Civil Association-Col. d. r. Eshleman presi-
dent; J. A. Chaaron first vice president: Major
d. Buck Miller. second vice president: l.. A.
Adam, secretary and treasurer.
Uniformed Association Chae. l.. g. Dupuy
captain emile J. O'Bripn senior frst lieuen :
sDt; O. =. O. Brown, junior first lieutenant
Andrew Hero, Jr. second lieutenant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

Mrs. NJ. A. Nichols VS.. Drury ~ Harris--Judg-
mont for defendant
Nine. La Grange, etc. W. Recorder OF Births
and Deaths.-Nsw trial refused
Wheeler d Pierson vs. q. M. Spencer.-Rule
dismissed.
WIN. II. Hays vs. Geo. Kromenberger.-Judg
ment for defendant.
Safer Il Go. vs. T.. JoDas.-JudRment for
plaintiff as prayed for against intervenor, and
defendant ~ prayed for.
Vincent Poets VS.. George G. Norcross. judy
mont for plaintiff.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
Charged with stealing a watch.

John McCullom was arrested yesterday norm
ing at the corner OF Liberty and Felicity streets
and locked up In the Second Precinct Station.
charged with stealing watch from Mr.. Hills
store. The accused stated, when interviewed.
that he was drunk when he committed the
deed and did not know what he was doing. He
said when he took the watch from Mr.. Hills
clerk he did not know what he vas doing, and
when be turned around to return the watch
the clerk was gone. McCullom is well known
In police circles. having been repeal eddy ar
rested for assault and battery. and once for
shooting q police officer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
A REGISTRATION OFFICE.

In compliance with the request of tho stat'
Registrar Of Voters, the city administration
have secured the Office formerly occupied b.
the State tax collector Of the First District, a
the corner Of Union and Carondelet streets. fo
an auxiliary registration office. This Office
will be one OF the most convenient to the bust
ness men Of the community.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
straw Hall.

J. Valrath Fl. Dale, n carpenter, was yesterday
arrested on a charge OF perjury by order OF
Judge MitenberRer and remanded to the Parish
Prison In default OF bonds. II appears That the
accused swore he was worth $500 worth OF I'M
incumbered property. located In Algiers. and
became surety for one thousand dollars bonds
in the Second Recorders court for e, Dufour
charged with shooting and woQnding. It being
shown that Dales oath was false. he was ar
rod
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.

JURY,
The grand jury after q short session. ad-
lourned until Friday at II a. m.
Tho petit jury was discharged until to-mor-
row.
CONTINUED.
Officer e. Boyard. assault indefinitely
Henry Lin, embezzlement indefinitely
J. j. Lawless. manslaughter, to Saturday
next.
INFoRMATIONS.
Anthony Ray. Pat Realty. Chas Bell John
Henry, James Paze. James OBrien. carrying
concealed weapons.
To-day being q dies non there will be no $685.
sion OF The court,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

There are 142 daily newspapers In England,
eight having discontinued publication during
the past year Seventy-eight of them are
morning papers; seventy are published at a
penny, sixty at I'D, and. the remaining
OF the papers are liberal in politics, thirty
seven conservative, and forty-two inde-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
COLLECTIONS OF 1870.

The collection Of taxes and licenses at the
city treasury department on Monday. February
10. were as follows:
Taxes. sio57 AZ: Of which amout s72s 16 goes
to the general fund The amount Of license s
collected was s712 30. Cash balance In the
treasury 1883 IL.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
Died suddenly.

John Lewis the foreman OF Mrs. John
Gaucbe died suddenly at quarter to IL O'Clock
yesterday at the apotbeeary shop corner oil
Rampart and Canal streets. Deputy Coroner
q. G. Gain viewed the body and returned q YER
dict OF hemorrhage of the lungs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

Geo, Henchert va Mr.. and Mrs. Bacher.-Suit
cnti IN.
Octave Brugier vs. Peter Kelly.-Sut for 1900
damages for malleiously swearing affidavit
OF larceny against plaintiff
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
CONTINUED
SECOND KECORDER's COURT.
SENTENCED.

BENTENCED.
Assault and battery on an officer Of the Cres-
cent City force In the discharge Of his duty
JOS. Williams; sent before the Superior Grim
inal Court.
Petty larceny-Julia Riddell. Johanna Hauck
for twenty days to the Parish Prison.
An affidavit OF grand larceny was made
against Mrs Pabnott.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

The South India Methodist Conference has
held its annual meeting at Madras. All the
members OF the Conference were present ex-
cept three. The reports stated that there had
been prosperous year, the increase in men,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
THE COURTS.
SECOND DISTRICT COURT.
SUGGESTIONS OF

SUGGESTIONS OPENED.
Mary Couican or Coulahan, g. II. G.. Stoebel,
Francois Dulitb. Anton Sauerwald, Il. G. Mar
tin. g. Jacob and Mathida Donauer.
Alexander Donausr was emanclpated.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

The Mayor has received voluminous official
circular relating to the Melbourne lAustraia)
international Exhibition, which opens on the
first Of October and closes on the Thirty first OF
March 1880
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
ANOTHER SEIZURE.

The internal revenue officers yesterday seized
the tobacco factory Of T. BeliDg for violation Of
the internal revenue laws.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

For Carolina Clay Peas call on George Heck 4
Co., corner Poydras and Tchoupitoulas streets
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic gives tone 10 the
stomach and digestive organs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
BABY SHOW.

TO the pretifest Baby between i and ysax
Inale-sTLyER MEDAL.
TO the prettiest Bsby between and ysss
female SILVER MEDAL
To the prettiest Baby between 2 and years
male-SILVER MEDAL.
To the prettiest Baby between and ysafz.
female SILVER MEDAL.
To the most Intelligent 9 lid between 5 sads
years, male-GOLD MEDAL.
To the most intelligent Child between sn6s
Years femaLe-HOLD MEDAL.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
CUsTOM-HOUsE NOTES.

The Postof1ce and Customs offices will be
closed at noon to-day. it being dies non.
The following were the receipts at the sub
treasury Office on Monday:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
IF ever cease to lover" What, shadines

Chew Jackson's best sweet navy tobacco. 1y
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

viands delicious-Shadines.
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EXHIBITIONS IN ARCHERY

CRBSCENP CITY FEMALE ARCHERY gLUl
To the best drilled military company-G0ID
MEDALS.
To tbs best drilled artillery detaehmsnt-GOID
MEDALS.
Open TO all Military Organizations Of the 5ss:S
Hook and Ladder Contest-siIk Bassu.
The truck To be drawn 100 yards by 20 bona ak
mem bers true ks to bs stripped and ladders DM
up. Members contesting to be In uniioFn b
company. Entry fee $40.
Contrasting members will receive complainant
airy tickets on application to the Secretary
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12
Front Shoes Laced

MANY OTHER STYLES TOO LONG
TO ENUMERATE.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-15
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

Kansas Citv, Nov. 15-John w. Dckin
son, one of the Oldest painters in this city
was found this morning on the bridge of the
Fort Scott railroad at Turkey creek in the
southern limits of the city horribly mang
led, one arm mashed, shoulder and ches,
crushed and cut severely. He lived about
80 minutes after being found. When las,
seen he was fully mile from the place
Many believe there has been foul play, bu,
the coroner's inquest failed to develop any
thing definite.
Boston, Nov. l5.-Royal 3. Conant, al.
legged defauiting cashier of the Elliott ma.
tional bank. has been surrendered by his
bondsmen, who learned that Conant was
offering for sale in New York and Phila.
delphia his real estate here.
New York, Nov. 15.-Five men were
precipitated from scsffold at the ferry
house at the foot of broadway, Williams.
burg, short time before noon to day. None
killed; two seriously hurt.
Kansas City. Nov. 15-The reported ar.
rest of jim Cummings, said to be one Of
Jesse James gang, and supposed to have
been engaged IN the Glendale train robbery,
is not true It is supposed Cummings is
wounded and hidden somewhere in Clair
county. but SO far ss known officers have no
knowledge of his whereabouts.
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LATEST BY MAIL.

Washington, Nov. 13.-Among the pre-
sident's callers today we're J. Maxwell Car.
lise of England and Messrs Jas. Bigger and
George Curran of Scotland. The two letter
are agricultural delegates from Scotland to
Canada.
Philadelphia, Nov.13.-The annual meet.
ing Of the general committee of church ex.
tension of the Methodist church began
here this morning, Bishop Simpson presid-
ed. A small increase in the receipts from
all sources during ten months over those Of
twelve months Of 1878 is shown.
Cleveland, O. Nov. ia special to the
Leader from Washington announces on
the best authority that Secretary Evarts has
rendered the position of first assistant secre-
tary of state TO Col. John Hay of this city.
vice Mr.. Seward, resigned. Col. Hay was
at one time private secretary for President
Lincoln,
Rochester, Nov. 13.-Courtney and Han
Ian to-day agreed TO row q five mile race on
the Potomac, near Washington, Tuesday
December the 9th, Each are to put up $500
forfeit ae guarantee to start in the race
Blaikee will be the referee. Both Hsnlan
and Courtney expect to start for Washing.
ton next week.
Elgin, ILL.,, Nov. l3.-The mail train OF
the Galena division of the Northwestern
road this morning, while rounding curve
east of this place, ran over two unknown
men, who were lying on the track
One Of them was literally torn to pieces and
mutilated. The remains were scattered
about for rods. The other suffered skull
fracture and will probably die. 1t is suppos
ed the men were tired tramps or were in
toxicated.