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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
THE NATAL CABLE.
Cape colony to be Connected With Eng
land by Cabte.

LONDON, April THE following are the
terms on which the Eastern Telegraph Com
pany and the Telegraph Construction Com
have agreedt VIZ Wldh ene dawn
cable to Port Natal. The cable will be 1000
miles long. extending from the Red sea cable
at Alden around Cape Guardafui, and along
the east coast of Africa to Port Natal, where
line to Cape Town. The cable will be laid
along the coast. the depth being moderate
along that side Of the continent and the facili-
ties for repairing possible breakages has been
carefully ascertained. The cable will touch
at Zanzibar, Mozambique, sofolar, Delagoa
terminus, from which point the land tele-
graph becomes available to complete the cir
c1it to Cane Town. The cost of the construc-
ton and laying Of the cable is estimated at
S,5oO0OO. The contracting companies have
ready constructed, including 1900 miles al
ready on shpboard for duplicating the Aus.
tralian cable for Penang. This portion will
be taken for the South African scheme and
viii be dispatched within few days by Cape
route, so as to commence laying from Dur
ban to Zanzibar while the other section is be-
inr manufactured. The contractors under
take to complete this half by the middle Of
July thus reducing the intermediate distance
by steamer to Alden to less than seyen days,
and they guarantee to complete the whole
circuit by the middle of November, probably
earlier. The contractors are enabled to utilize
the Australian cable now on shipboard be-
cause their engagement tor completing the
Australian line would still leave sufficient
time within which to make and lay length
equivalent to that now transferred to the
other scheme. A large subsidy from the
British government extending over about
twenty years, will cover the expected deficit
OF revenue from commercial messages. These
figures represent total subsidy Of about
Il 500 600 a wear,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08

upon condition Of the repeal OF an existing
law, Is a dangerous violation OF the censtitu-
should be at all times resisted by the Exc
cutive by all constitutional means, and espe-
cially In the present crisis, when an attempt
is being made to prostrate the just law en-
acted for the protection and purity of the
elective franchise under threat Of withhold
ing the means of carrying on the government
which the constitution enioins.
Resolved, That copy Of this resolution be
sent to each Senator or Representative from
this State in the Congress Of the United
States.
There being objections to the resolution, 1t
was laid on the table under the rule.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
The Tslmaxe Trial.

New YORK, April Long before o'clock
to-day large crowd beseiged the doors OF
the Second Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn,
to gain admission to the Talmage inyestiga-
tIon, which commenced at 3 o'clock. The
Presbytery, however, met at 2 Q clock to take
official action, pursuant to the acceptance
OF a call to Boston Of Rev. DR.. Durica, none
being admitted but members and reporters.
AS soon as the doors were flung open at
O'Clock rush took place that presbyter
likened to tremendous influx into a theatre
on an occasion Of exceptional interest. The
defendant was not present at the special
opening OF the session, but appeared with the
crowd. Dr. Spear was again In his place, and
showed no signs OF his recent indisposition
DR.. Ludlow was moderator. After consider
able debate a motion Of DR.. Spears, touching
the extent to which the antecedents OF wit
nesses were to tie canvassed, was adopted
J. w. Hathaway was called to the stand
Witness said he should never rest under the
imputationS that had been thrown out, and
would require thorough investigation OF
his character In every respect, and II it could
be done In the civil courts. He then gave
detailed statement Of his connection with the
Tabernacle Church. He Indignantly denied
having done anything dishonest, and said he
was in debt only about 5000. He claimed the
privilege to impeach the witnesses that the
ness was then cross-examined by DR.. Mil
lard, and great deal OF evidence taken on
Friday last was repeated. He remembered
DR.. Vandyke; he told him that DR.. Talmage
told him fDr. Vandyke) that he Hathaway
was defaulter in the finances OF the Taber-
nacle. That was the only thing
not help appearing as q witness
and came reluctantly. The first that witness
ever heard Of DR.. Talmage's false statements
were from Dr. Vandyke. He asked DR.. VAN
dyke II he had told DR.. Talmage that he gave
him the Information In regard to the indebt-
edness OF the Tabernacle. He said he had
not; that he never told him anything OF the
kind. Witness told DR.. Talmage, and DR..
Talmage said that DR.. Vandyke was q noto-
rious liar. DR.. Talmage admitted that he
had said some things that were slanderous IL
they were not true. He never said he was q
defaulter. Witness could not swear that
Major Corwin had been slandering him; he
did not know, to his own knowledge, that DR..
Talmage had slandered him, but he had no
hesitation In saying that he believed DR.. Van
dyke
The Presbytery then adjourned till to-mor-
row.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
Mime. Berger To He senfenced-The Sub.
scriptiOns to the A per Cents-TraveI
nv the Elevated Railroads..

NEW YORK, April Mime. Bertha Berger,
who was convicted of having caused the death
by malpractice of Cora Sammis, of Northport,
l.. l., was arraigned for sentence to-day. Her
counsel moved for the postponement Of SEN
minutes, on which be Intended to apply for
new trial. The sentence was POSTPONED until
next Monday. Nine Berger tainted on leav-
ing the court.
Notwithstanding the reported acceptance
cent loan it is authoritatively announced that
twenty-eight millions Of the continental
banks subscriptions Of April 4, and twenty
five millions OF the Hanover banks subscrlp-
ton, have been declined and the certificates
Travel by elevated railroads Is increasing
rapidly, each week showing large increase
over the preceding one. During the months
of January, February and March the New
York Elevated Road carried 1855. .476 passen-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
4 Railroad Telegraph Bin.

WASHINGTON, April 7-Senator Logan pre-
sented a petition signed by over 200 members
Of the Board Of Trade Of Chicago, Ill, in favor
Of legislation by which all railroads may be
authorized to construct and maintain tele-
graph lines for their own and the public use
on the ground that the expense connected
wit:l telegraphing under the present system
Is SO great as to be serious burden to the
business and commerce OF the country
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
THE SUPREME COURT.
states EvIdencc-Liability Of Married
woman.

states EvIdence-Liability0 Of a Married
woman.
WASHINGTON, March I'm the Supreme
Court to-day the following cases were de-
cided:
DECISION AGAINST THE ACCUSED IN THE
CHICAGO WHISKY GASES.
United States vs. Burton M. Ford ct al, and
six other cases.-Error to Circuit Court for
the Northern District OF Illinois. In these
cases the decision Is that accOmplices In guilt,
II not previously convicted Of an Infamous
crime, when separately tried, are competent
universal usage is that such party, If called
and examined by the public prosecutor on the
trial OF his associates In guilt. will
not be prosecuted for the same offense.
provided 1t appears that he acted IN
good faith, and that he testified fully and
fairly; also, when case is not within the
statute general, the rule Is. that If any accom-
plice, when examined as witness by the pub
lie prosecutor, discloses fully and fairly the
guilt Of his associates he will not be prosecu-
clear that he cannot, by law, plead such facts
in bar Of any indictment against him, nor
avail himself of it upon his trial, for 1t
Is merely an equitable title to the
mercy of the executive, subject to the condl-
tions above stated, and can only come before
trial, In order TO give the prisoner time TO
apply to the executive for that purpose. The
district attorney had no authority to revoke
the agreements pleaded, and the judgments
are reversed.
Mr.. Justice Clifford delivered the opinion.
JUDGMENTS AGAINST MARRIED WOMAN.
The Canal Bank of New Orleans ct al. vs.
VIM. P Porter, Sarah b. Porter ct al.-Ap-
peal from the Circuit Court for the Southern
district of Mississippi. In this case 1t Is denied
that. under the code Of Mississippi, In order
to authorize judgment against a married
woman, her liability must be established by
showing that she has separate estate charge
able with the obligation sued on; that @
married woman is incapable of being bound
either by contract or judgment except In
special cases authorized by law, and that IL a
9suit is against her and her husband no judg-
ment will be rendered against her unless the
liability of her separate property be first
established.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.
The Committees TO be Appointed Thurs
day-Why Randall has Delayed
-~~= Their ADDOintment.

WASHINGTON, April Speaker Randall
said to-day that he would not probably an
nounce his committees till Thursday. next.
He wants first to see what action the House
will take on the report of the Committee on
Rules, which proposes to enlarge the mem
bersllip Of certain committees. This report
will be acted on tomorrow probably. After
that Mr.. Atkins will make an effort to get up
legislative appropriation bill. Members
think that debate on that will be longer than
on the army bill. There are already sixty
six members who have had their names put
down for speeches. The Speaker says, with
reference to the list of committees that have
been published, that 1t Is all a matter OF specu-
lation, as he has told no one how the commit
tees will be constituted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
FOREIGN NEWS.
PROGRESS IN THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE
fhc, Peasants who Were Formerly ser's
Y tO he Released from the ray
,,,aut Of n Poll Tax,

ST. PETERSBURG, April las IN. measure rs
,m,oasantry throughout the Empire and relieve
ihem % to some extent from the heavy pecuni-
sry sly burdens now resting upon them, zen the
imperial Chancellor has proposed to the Gar
r. abolish annual payments due by them un-
Ser Y rt Inc Imperial decree Of 1868, which pay
ments M were to continue for forty-nine years,
and and were known as the obrok, or poll tax.
The "a. .OOO, 900 serfs who belonged to private
Individuals, and who were set free by the
decree Of 1861, were required t. pay certain
sam s down to their former masters and TO
rav aIso another annual sum to the govern
rns rmcsnt for the next forty mine years. There
Tere also q, ,225 900 peasants belonging to the
crown, and these were granted lands In sev,
sralty, for which they were TO pay in annual
instaliments extending over forty mine years,
t6e annual payments being equal to the obrok
which they formerly paid as head money.
The payments have now been made for fifteen
Years, and the present proposal is to abolish
tnture payments, which otherwise would not
be completed until the year 1902.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
A Grand walking Tournament.

ranging to hold seventy five-hour heel-and-
toe tournament at the exposition building In
this city, commencing May 28. A handsome
gold and silver belt, valued at $500. besides
$500 In cash proceeds, will be given. All
entries are to be made with the editor Of the
Chicago Field before May 15
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
Heir to seven Million Dollars.

CINCINNATI, April William Jenkins, sex
ton of the Methodist Episcopal Church on
Walnut Hills, Is believed to be heir to 81 600
900 In London. The Harewoods amassed a
miles from London. They invested largely
In lands which are now In the heart of the
city. The heirs of the estate have been
advertised for and Jenkins, upon examine
ton, finds his grandmother was daughter OF
Hardwood. He has q brother and sister In
Pennsylvania, and sister in Iowa. These,
with himself, constitute the heirs to the i'm
manSe nr0nortv
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
THE ELECTIONS.
The Vote In Detroit.

DETROIT, Mich, April THE election here
to-day lpassed off quietly, Chapman. Dem,
Is elected Judge Of the Superior Court by
1900 plurality. Returns from the State are
coming in slowly and show that light vote
has heen polled, with Indications OF Demo-
cratic gains. The definite result on the State
ticket can not be reached before morning.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
Judge Rives IndOrsed by Negro Meet
Ing.

RICHMOND, Va, April IA meeting OF about
100 colored men was held in front of the me-
gro hotel, on Broad street, to-day. It was
harangued by several illiterate colored ora
tors all sustaining Judge Rives and denounc-
ing the action Of the State authorities. A
series of resolutions were adopted demand
ing the right OF the negro to serve on juries,
and authorizing the appointment of a COM
mittee to employ counsel to defend Judge
Rives. Among other resolutions was one Of
thanks that Gen Grant had been preserved
and honored in all his travels, and that he
was coming back to serve third term.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
"sport" Campana walking q Match.

MONTREAL, April 7-At 70 :15 this morning,
at Perrys Hall, in this city, Sport" Cam
muchi, of Montreal, commenced a six days
walking match, "go-as-you-please," for $500
a side. The first mile was made by "Sport"
In eight minutes, and Tinmuchi In ten
minutes At IL 20 p. m. Campana had covered
forty nine miles and Tenmuchi forty eight
miles
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
Burned mber.

EAST SAGINAW, Mich, April IA fire broke
out Yesterday at A. T. Bliss q Bros lumber
and salt works near here, burning the ne. store; re-
thrae ar fnnr million feet of dry lumber on
the Che dock. The mill and salt works were saved.
T,oSs $4,000,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
The RumOred Refusal to Receive SUBJ
scriptIOns to the Four Per Cents.

WASHINGTON, April W. 1.mlne sIasement Pup,
morning. that Secretary Sherman had de-
clined to receive large subscriptions for the 4
per cent funding certificates, to be immediate
" converted into 4 per cent bonds, Is scarcely
authorizing the issue of said certificates pro-
vides that they are convertible at any time,
with accrued interest," into per cent bonds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
A Heavy Failure.

LONDON, April Edwin Clark, the celeb
rated contractor, who until lately has con-
Quoted business under the firm name OF
Clark, Purchard & Co., has failed. Liabilities
estimated at 100000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
The Arrest OF the Virginia Judge by
judge Rlves.

WASHINGTON, April THE Attorney Gen.
eral Of Virginia, Field, presented In the United
States Supreme Court to-day petition for q
writ Of habeas corpus Of County Judge Cole
who was indicted by the United States Court
In Virginia for refusing to put colored men on
his juries.
The papers are held until tomorrow, to al
low the court time to consider the Jurisdiction
over the matter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
A Rrooklyn Fire.

RpooK1yN. April IA fire broke out In the
Eanie iron Works building, on Morton street,
this this n morning. The damage to the building
and stock is s27, 900. The building was occu-
MED by Demarest & Joyce, manufacturers of
Sewing machines and school furniture.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
What Senators VIII Make Speeches on
the Army Bill.

WASHINGTON, April Considerable talk Is
goirg on as to how long the Senate will take
to dispose Of the army, bill. A number OF
Senators questioned on the subject declare it
cannot pass under two weeks. Set speeches
on political amendments will be made by
Messrs. Edmunds, Blaine, Voorhees,, Bayard,
Hill and COnkling.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
the English Government and the Occu.
patton or Eastern ROumelia.

LONDON, April 7.-The government an
nounced In the House Of Conn mons this after
noon that communications between the pow
ers regarding the occupation Of Eastern Rou-
melia are still progressing; also, that the
sincerity of King Cetewayo's friendly mes
sage was doubted, and the government would
negotiate for peace only on the basis Of his
complete surrender. The disturbances among
the Basutoes have been quelled. The Fingoe
tribes are friendly to the English.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
Prentice's vindication

WASHINGTON, April 7-Col. Stoddard john
sons vindication Of the late Geo. d. Prentice,
which appeared in the Frankfort tKy.) Yeo-
man, OF Saturday last, is regarded by the
numerous friends Of Mr.. Prentice In this city
at rest forever the charge of disloyalty
against the Union made against Mr.. Prentice
by Messrs. Calvert and Shipman.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
The ROWING Cha mpIonsh,n.

AUBURN, N. Y, April lit is now said that
there is not much prospect of race between
Courtney and Trickett this year. Advices
received here say that in an evasive manner
the Australian refuses to come to terms. He
does not say absolutely that he will not pull,
evidently fearing to lose the championship.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
A Grand state shooting Match.

JERSEY CITY, April THE New. Jersey
State Sp ,rtsmen's Association is making ar
rangements for grand State shooting tour
nament at Elizabeth some time in June The
affair will be the first of the kind ever held
in the State. Ten Thousand birds will be fur
nished for the occasion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08

gers, while the Metropolitan Elevated Road
carried 1886 623, being total OF II ATS 099 for
both roads. Taking the increased facilities
for travel that. are being prepared by roads
two roads will carry over 50,000,00O persons
during the year.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
Nominations BY the Presid ent.

WASHINGTON, April THE President sent
the following nominations to the Senate to-
day: A. P. Mccormick, to be United States
Judge of the Northern District OF Texas; w.
w. Henry, to be United States Marshal OF the
District Of Vermont; James r. Hallowell, Of
Kansas, to be United States District Attor-
ney of Kansas; A. L. Thomas, Of Pennsyl..
vania, to be Secretary of the Territory OF
I%nh
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
RuDxarians Thauk an American.

TIRNovA, April THE Bulgarian Assem-
bly, have adopted resolution thanking
at Constantinople, for exposing the Turkish
atrocities in Bulgaria during the year 1876.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
No Fear Of Trouble with Burmah.

ia saws: Although rumors OF warlike prepara-
ton BY tae,faf the King Of Burmah continue te
reach us, 1t is the general opinion that tne
crisis will pass without any fear Tor hosule
action
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
Change of military.

ATLANTA, Ga, April THE Eighteenth
Infantry, which have been here for two years,
received orders to-day to leave on Saturday
tiIlery, from Charleston, have been ordered
here, and part OF the Tenth, from the plains,
may come also.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
wv
Wire

Al o'clock Sunday night the roof of the one
s.ory frame house, located on Peter street, be-
tween Oliver and Vallette. in Algiers. was slight
~ damaged by fire. The property was occupied
by Mr.. Monroe.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
Failure of Several English Cotton Bro
kers.

LONDON, April 1T Is stated that the re-
ported failure Of several extensive cotton
brokers at Liverpool was due to their having
sold large quantities for future deliveries,
now due, at prices below the rates at present
ruling, and the still upward and buoyant
tendency Of the market has made 1T lmpossi-
ble for them to cover their contracts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08

LONDON, April IA Berlin dispatch says
that the Porte refuses the Russian proposals
relative to the occupation of Eastern NV, ~
treaty OF Berlin.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08

A Manifesto Against Protestant schools.
ROME, April THE Pope has issued man.
ifesto against Protestant schools.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, April 8, a. m.-For Tues
day-For the Gulf States. warm, clear or
partly cloudy weather, winds mostly south
erly and falling barometer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
The Manchester Chamber OF Commerce
and the Tariff on Cotton Goods.

MANCHESTER, April THE Manchester
India Office a resolution stating that, while
acknowledging with pleasure the expressed
determination Of the government to afford
relief to the cotton industry engaged In the
India trade, and hoping some benefit will re-
suit from the recent change OF tariff. they
regret that duties on cotton manufactures i'm
ported into India are to be continued, to the
detriment of commerce in cotton goods in In
dia, and to the injury Of cotton Industry in
Lancashire. They request the government to
grant a total and immediate repeal OF such
unjustifiable duties.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08

Prince BismaTck's scheme Of Taxation.
BERLIN, April Prince Bismarck has
abandoned his scheme Of taxation on mari
time flags, substituting therefor differential
duty on trans-marine goods.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
Tho nurham CalIiers Resume WORK.

LONDON. April Fully half Of the GOLFERS
duced rates, having arranged for work with
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08

PARIS April Returns from the French
Chamber Of Deputies show the election Of
eleven Republicans and one Legitimist In
six districts a second ballot will be neces-
9arv.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
The Canadian Tariff.

LONDON, April s.-A deputation visited the
Colonial Secretary to-day, and denounced the
new Canadian tariff. The secretary, In re-
plying, promised to make representation to
Canada. He said that, otherwise, he was
DOWerlesS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
General LEGISLATION.

WASHINGTON, April THE Democrats vii
hold caucus at an early day to determine
whether they will go on with general leg1sla
tion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08
A Coup D'Etat in Exypt-The Cattle
Plague In AfghanIstan.

LONDON, April s.-A dispatch from Cairo
says coup detdt has taken place, the
Khedive having dismissed the whole Of his
Ministry, including the English and French
representatives, and appointed purely native
Cabinet. The news from Egypt has caused
great sensation here.
A dispatch from the Viceroy Of India says
that the operations against the Afghans have
been seriously embarrassed by the sudden
outbreak of the cattle plague, hundreds of
oxen having died.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-08

ROME, April Tt Is announced that the
object OF Gen. Garibaldis visit here Is to die
in the Holy City OF Rome.