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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-24
PAYMENT OF COIN FROM THE
TREASURY.

The following circular Of the Treasury De-
partlnent, relative to the payment of coin from
the treasury. explains itsof:
WASHINGTON. September 10. 1879.
Gold coin, beyond the needs Of the govern
meHt. having accumulated In the treasury IT
the United States by the depnst in the several
public assay offices Of fine bars and foreign
coin for which the depostors have been paid.
at their option. In United States notes. the
treasurer of the United States, and the sew
erui assistant treasurers at Boston New York,
PntlHde t,hia, Baltimore. Cincinnati, Chicago,
hs reby authorized to pay out gold coin IS we'll
as silver coin and notes upon current obiigA-
lions OF the government and upon advances to
disbursing officers, as may be convenient and
practicable.
Trausfsrs OF coin for this purpose will be
made TO any assistant trea- urer, when nscss-
sery, by the Treasurer OF the United States
upon application TO him.
The Treasurer IF tho United States In this
deposit issued by the United 5tatss Assistant
Treasurer at New York, stating that there has
been deposit ed with him legal tender notes in
the sum of 500 or multples thereof. will also
cause to- be Slipped from the mint at Philadel-
shia to the depOatOr ct his risk and expense.
q like amount Of gold coin.
Standard silver dollars may also be obtained
as heretofore.
Tire exchange Of gold coin fer United States
notes at the several sub-treasurv offices, ex-
cept q. New York appears to be- prohibited by
Section 3t5l, Revised Statutes Of the Uniad
States. but 1t Is believed that payments Of coin
rs above authorized will enable persons 10
secure oil that may be- desirad.
JOHN 81 ERMAR. Secretary.
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SOUTH AFRICA.

LONDON, Sept. GA Cape Town dispatch
s;Hvs The final assembly " the great chiefs,
f,ounsellors ard people OF Zululand Is to be
held at UIundt, when the terms Of peace are
ID Id proclaimed, and each OF the chiefs &C.
iertea To rule over the territories Is to sign an
agreement.
According to this agreement the chiefs I'M
fsartake to forego the importing Of arms from
any quarter whatsoever and the importation
If merchandise from the sea coast Is also for
bfddan. The making of war and succession to
fo the craftsmanship will be subject TO the APP
uroval Of the British government. When
British subjects are accused Of crimea, trial
aud sentence will depend on the residents
approval. Alienation of land will be abso-
Iutely forbidden. In all respects these chiefs
will be soveregns, each In his own territory.
A chief will not be compelled to admit mis-
sIonaries and the prohibition Of alienation OF
land will not be relaxed III favor OF grants to
missionaries The British residents will be
Instructed to advise the chiefs, but to exer
else 10 authority over them II the chiefs
disregard the terms of the agreement the
residents will report their conduct, but will
have llo power To give orders.
The course OF the White Umooloosi river
from the Kambuld mountains to the sea will
divide the northern from the southern resi-
dency divisions Many chiefs receiving terri
tories were representatives OF ancient tribes,
who are suhiuEated by the Iulus, and they
rejoice at the recovery OF their Independence.
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"a Eusy season 10 rointe coupee.
[Pointe Ooupee Pelicanl


We have seldom witnessed such stirring
times as may nov be seen In this parish The
gins are running just as fast as steam can
make them go; mule wagons travelling in all
directions for cotton; cotton seed sacked and
weather permits, everything from the ex-
treme old age down to six year old, are in the
cotton field. There is great competition
among the owners of cotton gins, and the re-
suit iss the planters are now charged reason
able prices In the shape Of TOLL We saw wag-
ons come from New Texas for cotton to
plantation on this side the Labatut gin.
With all this industry and enterprise, our
planters will not more than make ex pen5es
The storm and heavy rains have damaged
the cotton 80 that this picking will nearly
complete the gathering. The cotton picking
will be over In time for the sugar planters to
get all the labor they want.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-24
BASE BALL.

The game OF ball between the Hy. Tebbe and
Kenner Seratchley clubs, played Sunday last.
resulted IN another victory for the Fly. Tebbes.
by score Of % tod
On Sunday game was played on the Valence
he Lolita Club. The Blakes came off victorious
by score OF II too.
The Peter Lemm Base Ball Club defeated the
Big Twos BY a score Of Is to 8 and q score to
spare. The Potter Lamm club has tho following
players: W. Shepard. D.: J. Durey. G.; B. Rim
aica. 1st b.; G. Fischer. I'D b.; G. W Fisher. sd
|. t.: o. Mullen. G. f. They will play all clubs
under seventeen years Of age. All challenges
should be sent to No. 4o5 Chippewa street.
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CITY ECHOES.

Sam Wheeler was lodged in the Fourth Sta
tloD, charged with grand larceny.
Jno. ID. Leak. q dangerous and suspicious
character, was Gagged in the First Station.
Edward Jones was locked up 10 the Third
Station charged with having thses chickens Ia
his possession. supposed to have been stolen.
John Murton was lodged In the Eighth Sta
tion.t enlarged from Information re- eived with
obtaining money under false pretenses.
Frank Williams was lodged In the Fifth Sta
ttnn, charged with traspass and assault snd
battery on police officer with dangerous
weapon.
VIM. Teal was locked I'D In the Eighth Sta
dwelling house In the night time with felonious
intent.
Monday evening. Sexton J. B. Faget brought
tn the Suburban Station a box containing a.
Ioetus that had boon placed in the Flremen' g
Cemetery by two unknown women.
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vi RUSSIA

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 23.-An official tele-
gram from Gen. Lomakin. commanding the
Russian expedition In Central Asia, states
that an advanced detachment OF the expedi-
tion against the Tepe Turcomans passed
Kopet Dagh on the fourth instant at Bashi
Beurma. No Tnrcomans were encountered,
and only fifty Kabitkas remained at Orteh-
man. the rest Of the population having de-
canned. The Russian vanguard passed, on
the sixth instaut Gurken, the main body re-
manning ut Ortehman. III ID rumored that
the Tepes are assembled ut Geek Tepe to re-
sist the advance Of the expedition. The
health Of the troops 10 satisfactory.
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GoUNGIIEE,,

There was a regular meeting OF the Councll
yesterday at Ia o'clock m,. In regular session.
Presentation. !. W. Patton. Mayor. presiding.
and Administrators Dehan, Chevalley Glynn.
Isaaeson. Marks. Mealey
FINANCIAL BUSINESS ON FINAL PASSAGE.
Mr. Glynn calledup the following ordinances.
which, having been read twice. were now on
their third reading, and were adopted on call
of the roll:
accounts therein named. commencing q. IA.
Isaaeson, cash for law charges, s463 o..
REPORTS.
BY Mr.. Marks: Unfayor,,bly on pstitions 2,
Michael Shelley, J. W. M .son, and McGrafh
By NJ Markp: Favorably on petitions of
Charles Flory G. Lord and 5. G. Hearn. hs-
ceived.
petition Of j. i. Coffey, for compensation for
keeping notarial records. Adopted.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY MI. alynp: Providing for. the payment
of The accounts therein nam 60. a. y. isaacsoh
| BY Mr.. Glynn: Ordinances for the pay ment OF
the s.verat nc cunts therein named commenc.
ing Department OF Finances. salaries. s1716.'
BY MI Giynn: Ordinance providing for the
payment OF the accounts therein named COM
meneihg Pay roll OF recorders cOults. SITS.
By MIR Glynn: Ordinance providing for the
accounts the elm namea cOIuIu5nclnS Depart
ment of improvements streets, wages labor
and earta, sts,1se o.
The ordinance relative to dogs was adopted.
PETITIONS.
From Sam. Boyd 4 Co.. for the course OF
Water street to be- changed. Referred to CON-
mtttee Of the whole.
From Isaac &. Ayams. for compensation for
| earth removed, eto Referred to committee OF
the whole.
From the Chicago. st. Louis and New Orleans
Railroad Company, for tho use Of the wharf
between Thalia aud Erato streets, ete. Referred
to the committee Of tho whole
From Tbos. Hasam. j.. In religion to contract
| for lighting tho city with oil Referred to the
| committee Of the whole.
From q. Copery. Jr.. proposing to sell the
| steam yacht Laura tor river police purposes.
| Referred to the committee of the whole.
| From 2. J. O'Riey relative to the erection OF
| fr. light elevators on the lower levee. Referred
! to the Administrator Of Commerce.
| From Il. w. Hun lngton. Of counsel. etc. relh-
tive to iudgms MS On property for which the tity
| is hald la Yarraniy. Referred to city attorney.
| From s. b. Steers and others ask ing that
Poyaras street, bsween Willow and Magnolia
streets. BIS rep,Iired. Referred to Administrator
| Of improvements.
On motion the Council adjourned TO YuesdGy
next ut ~ O'Clock In.
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
The News and Gossip Of the Rest
OF the World.
The. Difference Between Belgium and
HE Vatican The Terms OF Peace
Between England and the
Zulus 80 The Meeting
Between Andrassy
and Bismarck.

PnussEns, Sept. 25.-The forWettes Bu
y,la., states that Mr.. Frere Orban, Minister
Il Foreign Affairs, has gone to Rome incog-
,,sso to negotiate with the Vatican respecting
NV attitude of the Belgian clergy. That
journal says that Cardinal Nina, Papal Secre-
tary Of State, inclines 70 moderation, but the
Jesuits are pushing matters to extremes.
The Belgian bishops have asked the Pope for
rrscise instructions, which the Pope hest
fates TO give. The threatened refusal Of
sa1raments by the bishops to elementary
school teachers who retain their posts under
fhe new system has 50 far led to the reslgna-
fion of only 100 outof total Of 1900 teachers.
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ANS DEMOCRAT. WEDNESDAY,, SEPIEMl

gratefully offer to them tue most heartfelt r.
suraness OF our special qualification for the
open armed. hsart-warm welcome, and prfneely
hospitality with which they greeted ~.
Resolred That III theopipion OF this company
their very courteous aud fiattering reesption.
preferred vii b that hearty 9 ,rdiality which bas
ever been characteristic. Of the solder. Gun Ds
but feebl7 acknowledged by any words OF ours
and we would in val Invoke the usa Of iapgnage
to express how com pletaly sueeas.fnl were tbelt
nntiring attentions aud ciy'litles TO make omf
brief soionsn while their guests SO piessSS.
ant and ugrseable that the mambfnnce III II
viii ever aWak 81 In our bosoms he most CRATE
full smotfoua.
Resolped That the secretary be tnstrne.ed %
f rward COPY of these resolutions to COL John
alynu. Jr. commanding the bnutt iana Field
Artillery, and through him to the officers anc
members of his command.
A true copy from the min utea.
II. PROSPER LANDRY, Captain.
FREDERICK DUFFFL,
Ssrgt. Major, Sec. pro tenn.
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ana their stands were surrounded constantly
bv large throngs OF sporting men. The follow
ftSn III the betting: One to i've against Howell
erainat Hazael, Ell lit to one against Guyon
When jRowell finished his .200th mile be was
rrasted with cheers AT o'clock b. m. he had
bsatsn tie best time On record. having com
uleted 176 miles In thirty-sx hours. During
the evening splendid floral crors was pre-
eanted to RoWel BY the guests If Ashland
House. The score now stADds: Weston 17s.
Rowell Oil. Hazael 176, Guyen 1914. Ennis 1865.
BASE Ball,
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 22.-Philadelphias Ii,
Baltimores 6.
CLEVELAND. Sept 23.--Clevelands TO- Chicagos
7. Tbs game was called at the end OF the sixth
Inning an account Of darkness,
BOSTON, Sept. 23.-Bostons 7. Providence 8.
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"A CONFERENCE AND An AGREE.
MENT.
Amendments to tho Rules Governing
the Primary Elections.

=
Immediately after the adjournment Of the
Democratic Parish Committee last night, the
special committee appointed to confer with the
Citizens Democratic Association relative to tho
rules governing the primary election proceed
Cd to the headquarters OF that organization and
met the commit 90 representing 1t. A member
and authorized Representative Of tho Anti Ring
Association was present, and participated III
the conferences. and accepted and approved on
behalf of that body the conclusions reached.
After consultation and deliberation tho fol-
lowing amendments to tho existing rules we're
adopted:
The following was added to rules:
Wherever n certified copy Of the registration
duly authenticated by the signature ct the Re
gstrar Of Voters shall be furnished. 1t shall be
Used by the commissioners and jodge OF elec-
ton IN the same manner az the bOl lists re-
CURED to be furnished under the election laws
of the State.
Rule 10 was amended In its entirety: Every
voter shall have the right to challenge any per
son who may ATTEMPT to vote frsudulsntly or
may be connected with this Republican party
Judges and commissioners of election" The
rest of thu rule was stricken out
In rule. - the words "rule 10 Of said IL the
last line but one. as they appear IN The official
publication In the DEMOCRAT, were. stricken
out, and the word these" substituted making
the sentence read in accordance with these
Rule 10 was stricken out. and the following
substi tuted:
Rule l3-Each faction shall have the right to
furnish the commissioners OF election at zach
box in each ward with stamp. marked With
any small device 1T may selscr: No ballot not
bearing the impression Of each Of the 1tap pa
used at til. box whereat 1t vas voted, ehal be
counted. Every ballot shall be stamped on the
back only as herein provided before il leaves
the hants of the voter, and be. by him. de-
posted In the ballot box.
Rule 16 wa amended so as to read as follows:
No element shall BE- considered faction un-
less they Di esent a lfst containing at least 100
signatures OF bona file voters of tho ward, who
shall recommend a. com tnfssioners snca per-
ns as il their 1udg ment are Tepresentaai .,s
name Of any recnmmender appear on more
than one list, but should any name be founa on
two Zig 8. the faction last handing In their list
shall be notified by the president OF the Central
Ward Club al once. to furnish additional uaLnes
Rule III was stricken out.
The amendments were eoncurred In by all
present. aud the several committeas will unhni-
mouRy recommend their approval and adop-
tion by the bodies they represent.
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THE FEVER.
Thirteen New Cases and Five
Deaths in Memphis.
The Tennessee State Board of Health
Will Resist the Injunction
Against the Loose
Cotton Reso-
luton.

MEMPHIS, Sept. 23.-10 q. m.--No new cases
have been reported. One death has occurred
since last night-Herbert Elsner. The
weather Is clear and warm.
Noon-Seven new cases were reported
Rev. Father Revellte, Maggie Murray, Jessie
Anderson, George Jerome, j. ID. Allen, Har-
riet Archer and John Bowles, the two last
cOlOreU.
Three additional deaths have occurred E.
@. Marshall and wife, and J. T. Cronan. Mrs.
j. =. Prestige's condition this morning Is
more favorable. Fred. Hartman will hardly
survive.
Two children of Dave Rogers, eolored, re-
siding near Buntyn station, were stricken
with fever this morning.
sp. m.-Tnirteen cases in all-ten whites
and three colored-Vere reported to-day. One
death occurred this afternoon, Isaac Corne-
Illus, colored.
The donations to the Towards to-day
aggregated $3Ts5 90.
At d meeting OF the Howard Association
Lost night 1t was determined to reduce their
medical corps cne-half. This action leaves
but four Howard physicians on duty. Twenty
among those supplied were 4. J. Murray,
Miss Helen Grace, Alfred Watkins. Alice Bid
with. Lvtlleton PENIS condition Is critical.
The State Board OF Health officials will OPP
DOSE tU-mOfrOW, In Gn6 COuIES, Inc injunction
prayed for, to restrain them from interfering
with the bringing in Of loose cotton.
The following telegram was received this
morning by Hon. Jno Johnson representative
of the late board of health, who upon being
served with the Injunction notice yesterday,
telegraphed to Nashville for instructions:
NASHVILLE. Sept. a., 1879.
Hon. JNo. JOHNSON, Superintendent. Qaaran-
tine, Memuh's:
Employ at once the beat legal talent to be
furnished IN Memphis and resist by az law
junction send me the name of the attorney
you employ. Every process shall be exhaus-
ted To protect tho lives and health Of the peo-
pie In the districts contiguous to Memphis.
J. d. PLUNKET
President State Board Of Health.
Among the contributions received by the
Towards to-day were $4,000 from the Chamber
of Commerce, New York, and $5397 from the
citizens of Columbus, Ohio.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Cannoneers to the Louisiana Field
Artillery.

Artillery.
That the Cannoneers OF Donaldson appre-
ciate the hospitaiities and courtesies re-
ceived on their recent visit to this city ut the
hands of their comrades of the Louisiana Field
Artillery is evidenced by tho following com
munication and accompanying resolutions re-
ceiyed yesterday:
HEADQUARTERS CANN oNEERs or DONALDSON, l
Donaldsonyille, La. September 20. 1870. !
Dear Sr-Herewith I have the honor to for
ward you COPY Of the resolutions adopted O.
the ast meeting OF the committee a. q adminis-
| beg leave at the same tfmetO assure you OF
the great pleasure which the discharge, Of this
DUTY affords me; subsiri6inx myself. with
FREDERICK DUFFEL. Sergeant Major.
Secretary pro TEN.
To Col. John Glynn. Jr.. Commanding Louisi-
ana Field Artillery.
N B-The serious illness OF orr secretary de-
layed the transmissions OF enclosures. ..
HEADQUARTERS CANNoNERs OF DONALDSON, |
DonaGsonvlle. La.. september 49, 1879. !
At "a special meeting Of the committee OF nd
held On this day. the following resolutions were
presented. and on motion wore unanimously
ADDICTED:
Whereas it becomes us to acknowledge our
daep gratitude to the officers and members OF
the First Regiment Louisiana Field Artillery.
81 for the opportunity by them afforded. and by
US 80 highly appreciation and enjoyed, 10 par
ticipate ID doing honor to the memory Of those
rnartyred patriots WHO died on the fourteenth
Of september IT, II defense of saat funaai
liberty. the right Of the people to keep apd
bear arms and W for the very fiattertng and
tanned us during cur whole stay and 10 to the
moment OF our departure from the Ores, ent
City: therefore.
hesolred That the field. staff and company
officers and soldiers Of the Louisiana Field Ar
tillery, foremost among the companies, battal-
Ions and regiments Of the Louisiana ate Ma
tional GUARDS and second to none OF them Ia
their bravery, gallantry, devotion and patriot
Ism. waich 50 materially contributed to the
glorious victory achieved on the foureeuth OF
gree to our most sincere aud profound thanks
and We do hereby earnestly, cordially and
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CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
a United States Deputy Marshal Shot.

CHARLESTON. Sept 2s-Special United States
Deputy Marshal A. +. DAVIS was shot yesterday
Il, Spartanburx by J. B Panther. while serving
made serylceable ID the spartaDburg District
by Judge Bryan. Panther was shot In the leg
by rolored man, and Is now In jail. Daviss
thfgh-bone was broken.
SENTENCED FOR LIFE.
RoCKLAND, Me, Sept %. Daniel d. Haines,
convicted or too muruer ut James r. Robbins.
Was sentenced to Imprisonment for life
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CITY HALL NOTES.

The attorneys OF the New Orleans City Rail-
road Company had q lengthy conference yes
terday with the Mayor and Administrators. but
the mater under consideration was one Of those
things which mo fellow can find out"
An Injunction was yesterday served on the
city authorities. restraining them from paying
out any Of the money TO BE- received from tho
sale OF the railroad franchises until the claim Of
the New Orleans Gas Li9ht Company amount
lug ~ about $3.50 ee, ,wes s. tisfied. The iDjune-
ton issued firm the Fourth District Court on
the appicatlon Ut the gas company.
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An vJuprotected rostmaster.

WAsH1NGroN. Sept. Pat the instance OF
the Postmaster General, Chief Special Agent
Parker has telaaraphed his deputy at Atlanta
thus: The case OF tho shooting of tho poet
tion. The Postmaster General will abolish tho
office il the postmaster ID not safe while per
forming his duty and Ia not protected by the
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AZ. Sept. ao.-A Arrived, on the fifteenth

ARENpAL. Sept 2o-Arr!ved. on the fifteenth
Brig Hera IRON Pensacola.
GIBRALTAR Sept %. Arrived. on the eigh-
tee., u: Bark Cbittova from New Orleans.
secoi,l: BARK Antioco Aceame from Pensacola.
NEW YoRK. Sept. % -Homeward: lily nf
Bristol for New Orleans. Chapman for New Or
leans,
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Haxes,s " - tern Tour !.

AURORA, Ills. Sept. 2s. A crowd of peonle. IN
Guiding tNenty-fvs hundred school children
rounding country greeted the presidential
party IN their arrival to-day. Congressman
sherwin introduced the party. and President
Hayes. Generals Sherman and Sheridan res
pnudpd
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r,ns rann.Ylyanln Prohln, tlonists.

ALTOONA. Sept. 2s.-The Prohibitionists met
In convention to-day ,sand nominated VIM. L.
Richardson Tor State Treasurer. Appropriate
resolutions were adopted. after which State
central committee was appointed. and the con-
veniion adjourned sine die.