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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-11
How ne Enjoyed m. GOOD Fortune.

Gen. de Lamorieiere was fond Of telling
this anecdote: A brave captain Of cavalry
had always had controlling passion for
sleep, which the army regulations gave him
small opportunity to indulge. When he was
at last retired from the service, he gave him.
self up to his ruling passion and slept the
whole forenoon. But he held that good for
tune cannot be- fully enjoyed unless one is
conscious Of it, and this was the means he
employed to cause himself to fully appreciate
his blessing:
Eevery morning his old orderly would enter
his room with horn in his hand and blow q
blast, which would sometimes shatter the
very glass in the windows and wake the dead
at the nearest cemetery.
'What the devil is that ?" the captain would
exclaim, jumping up In bed.
Come. captain, you must get up; 1t is tha
reveilleW
.'Revellle be id " the captain would ejacu-
late; "what do / care for the reveilIe? AMI
NAL, don't you know that I've been retired
for year? ? Get out OF this, you id horn-
blowing son OF q sea-cook, or I'll beat your
brains out with the warming pant'
Then the captain would lie down, wrap
himself once more with the bed-clothes, and
sleep quietly until noon, wearing all the while
smile which betrayed his keen conscious
ness, even in his slum Der, OF his good fortune.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-11
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS.
Matters Of Moment to Our Trans
Atlantic Neighbors.
The English and hanistan-Austria
Guarantees the Sultans Fiu-
ropean Possessions-A
Menace From
Russia.
THE UNITED KINGDOM.

LONDON, Sept. 1O.-The Times says: Gen
Roberts will not be able to advance into
Afghanistan until at least three fresh infan-
try regiments have reached Huram valley.
The Afghan troops left Cabul with the inten-
tion OF occupying Shubeegavdan Pass, but
have been anticipated In so doing by the
British.
Advices from Ali Kheyl say Major Cavag-
mari and his followers were killed while
charging upon the mob from the burning
residence. Two hundred and ten Afghans
were killed before the British were overpow-
cred. Cavagnari had been warned by the
Ameer that he was In danger.
Two regiments from Chatham and eight
batteries of artillery have been ordered to In
dia, and several battalions will be Transported
thither from the Cape of Good Hope. The
Indian government has given notice that no
correspondents will be allowed to accompany
the troops into Afghanlstan.
The cotton operatives OF Ashton, at a large
meeting last night, resolved to strike to-m0r-
row.
The Echo this afternoon says: Howerks and
Miller IL Co., the largest cotton manufac-
turers In the North OF England, have given
notice of five per cent reduction OF wages OF
their employees, and that this probably heralds
general reduction. The cotton operatives
OF Padcham and Lancashire have proposed
OF late to form branch OF the National Emil.
grafton Association.
The Press Association announces that no
doubt exists in the India office that the out
break In Afghanistan has assumed larger pro-
portions than Was at first supposed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-11
POLITICAL NOTES.
= Democratic State Convention
in New York.
Temporary Organization on an Ahei'
Tammany Basis No Nomlf1a-
tions Yet Made.

|svgAcusE, Sept. 1O-The Democratic ex-
utlve committee were in session most Oh
ia nipht. A motion to put the admission
.,ombera into the hands OF committee,
.tsad Of leaving 1t In charge OF the chair
~ and secretary, was appealed from, de-
srsd carried and the meeting adjourned,
r,a charges Of the opposing faction that the
her sought to pack the convention.
{lta meeting Of the Tammany wing this
Lurnlnp. prominent representatives spoke,
n ,enor of their utterances being that i
{oh,nsora's denomination Is insisted upon, the
5smmany people should hold separate con-
bntion.
Ian m.--The Democratic State Convention
n IN Weiting Hall at O'Clock this evening
Nh fuIl delegations and crowded galleries.
raa called to order by Mr.. Purcell, oi
oehester. chairman Of the State committee.
I'M Il Jacobs, of Kings county, was elected
smnory chairman, and made brief address
r,nspling harmony. Aftersome preliminary
se,lssIoT with regard to the manner OF APP
tdntiIIr committees, the convention took a
Eeeess until o'clock.
| 4 4, n,-The Democ ratio State Convention
Iaaasembled at 45. After the appointment
standing committees and speeches by Sen
(tnr Herman. Hon. s. S. Cox and ex Gov,
Ealker. OF Virginia, the convention adjourned
knfil tomorrow evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-11
THE DE KALB TRAGEDY.
Efforts Of the State to Prove Conspiracy
The Trial Postponed from Yesterday.

DEKALB, Miss, Sept. 1O.-The State, at 5
O'Clock Yesterday afternoon, rested It's case In
the trial OF Henry J. Gully for the murder OF
Corneia Chisolm. The object Of the prose-
cution has been to establish a conspiracy on
the part Of the defendant and others to kill
carrying it into effect that they killed Cornelia
and other parties. An attempt was made to
show that on the night after the burial OF
John w. Gully meeting of the conpirators
was held at the clubhouse OF John Gully
to mature plans for carrying the con-
spracy into effet, but the States
own Witnesses proved the object of
discuss the practicabiity of body OF citizens
goingto DekaIb the following day to assist
In the arrest OF Chisolm and Others charged
with the murder Of John w. Gully, should
they resist and assistance be necessary. On
this point the State gained no strength.
Among the declarations made after the kill
Ing Of Chisolm going to show conspiracy was
done what we came to do and that If there is
any hanging to be done here is my nsck.'
The testimony OF the defense has tended to
contradict some Of the material statements
of the witnesses for the prosecution as to the
firing in the jail, who shot CorneIia and Judge
Chisolm, what parties In the crowd had
guns, the action of the defendant in Jail dur
ing the firing, and the relative positions OF
all the parties.
One Of the inrymen, G. c. Stewart, has been
Ill since adjournment last night, and on his
account 1t has been Impossible to proceed
with the trial to-day. 1t Is hoped he will re-
cover sufficiently this afternoon to allow the
case to proceed.
The defense has number OF Witnesses to
testify on other points brought ont by the
prosecution. The argument will probably be-
gin tomorrow
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WIsCONsIN's DEMOCRACY.
Ma Resolutions Adopted and the
Ticket Presented.

MADISON, Wis, Sept 9.-0n reassemblfng
his afternoon the Democratic State conven-
loIl elected the Hon. Jas. Doolittle, of Racine,
kresidsnt, who made long speech, denounc-
NJ the financial policy Of the Republican
Strty, and especially the demonetization Of
liver.
The report of the committee on resolutions
Vas then presented and adopted.
| II declares that the greatest danger to ltb-
Fty and self government lies In centrallza-
&un and abuse OF power, and charges the Re-
kubllcan party with the responsibility for
&eriI1ns steps i'll that direction, such as sane
Eoning the army to oyerawe elections, de-
nding illegal returning boards and estab-
shng horde OF infamous partisan officials
I polls to imprlson free citizens, their oppo-
fFuts In order to control the elections.
| IL asserts that the inauguration Of *. b..
Hayes was the highest crime ever success
.uHy perpetrated against the spirit OF repub-
lean liberty, and says that although patriot
M forbore contest upon the first offense, 1t
Ill resist and punish any attempt at q repe-
BlloD 1t denoIncss all violence and intim-
jation on either side, as we'll as unjustitiable
nHrferenee with local government by Fed
hi officials In some Of the Southern States.
| The Democratic convention finally nomin-
&tM Alex. MITCHELL Of Milwaukee. for Gov
irnof Mr. Mitchell is now in Europe. and
One doubt s entertained OF his acceptance.
Vim j. Villas, who WAS put III nomination
|W Lieutenant Governor, with the under
tnndipg that he accept the first place if
Mitchell declined to run, positively refused TO
Hve and George I'll. King was subsequently
kiected with Samuel Ryan as the candidate
M Secretary OF State
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-11
THE COTTON OUTLOOK.
Reports of the Condition Of the Crop in
Alabama and Mississippi

MOBILE, Sept. 10.--The following is the
crop report of the Mobile Cotton Exchange:
Alatnmo.- -Eighty-eight letters from AZ
counties have been received. They report
that the month Of August has been wet and
unfavorable- compared with last year. much
less favorable. The plant Is not frnttng well
nor retaining squares and bolls. The aver
age present condition Is reported 20 per cent
worse than last year. Picking has com
menced, and will become general all over the
district about the middle Of September. Boil
worms and caterpilIars are reported pretty
generally, but no serious damage has re-
suited therefrom, except in the prairie and
bottom lands Of Middle Alabama. Damage
from rust and shedding is general and Sc
rious, which makes the comparison with last
year 20 per cent worse, as noted above.
Misaissippi-Th letters have been
received from II counties. The weather dur
ing the mouth of August has been wet and
unfavorabe, and much less favorable than
the same period last year. The plant is not
fruiting well nor retaining squares and bolls
The present condition IS on an average per
cent worse than last year. Picking has COM
menced, and will become general about the
middle Of September. No damage from boil
worms or caterpilars is reported Damage
from rust aud shedding is general, which
mikes the condition 5 per cent worse than
last year,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-11
Gov. Nichols.
IRiehland Beacnn.l


The only newspaper In the State that has
come out for Gov. NicholIs's reelection Is the
Rlchland Beacon. Such a Beacom!-I Minden
Democrat.
Suppose we should say, "Such Dem0crat," +"
as our reply; Il would certainly be as reason.
able and logical an argument; but we would
like that the Democrat, OF any other paper,
would inform as OF any serious blunders or
dishonorable acts of Gov. Nichols, or where
in he has ever departed from the true princi-
pies Of Democracy. We admit that he has
made a few mistakes, but no very serious
ones-and who does not2 But we believe that
they have been as few as any man would
have committed. But as to his honor, integ-
rity and fidelity, we believe they are unques-
toned, and that his character stands ABOVE
reproach. There are those who would make
as good Governors, but they are no more
honest and honorable
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-11
THE RIvET PARTY.
The Regular Wednesday Evening Pri-
vate Seance Of the Anti-Demo-


Ine Regular w eaHeSuay evening XII
vate Seance Of the Anti-Demo-
cratic Ring.
There was a regular meeting of this organi-
zation last evening, at No ITO Carondeet
street. Mr.. Rivet occupied the chair just
before the meeting was called to order, tho
reporter Of the DEMOCRAT asked the chairman
IL there were to be any restrictions placed
upon members Of the press in reporting the
proceedings OF the meeting.
Mr. Riyet said: "No; except that we do not
wish the DEMOCRAT to abuse this association
as IL has been doing" Mr.. Rivet also said
Eve do not wish the names OF gentlemen
making motions. or those who may be placed
on committees mentioned
Reporter cannot be bound by those Re-
strictiOns, and am Instructed that 1t this Is q
public meeting to report 1t fully, giving
names, ETC. .a5.y
Mr.. Rivet-"WeIl, sir, we will see about II" ;"
Thereupon followed a consultation among
those who seemed to have authority, and
after some little time the chairman called the
meeting TO order and said:
"Gentlemen, under a previous arrange
ment, members Of the press were permitted
to remain in our meetings, with the under
standing that they would not publish the
names Of members making motions or the
names Of those placed on committees; Ii there
s any member OF the press present who is
unwilling to abide by that arrangement, it Is
proper for him to withdraw"
The reporter OF the DEMOCRAT rose and
said he declined to be bound by that arrange
ment, and would report the proceedings In
full II the meeting was public one; Il pri-
vate, he would, of course. withdraw.
Mr.. R1vet, turning to the reporter, said ::
1T is pr'ivdte meeting
Whereupon the reporter at once said ::
"Then, Sir, | shall, with great pleasure, with
draw The subsequent proceedings inter-
ested him no more.
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A correspondent writing from Saratoga to
the Louisville CDmier-Journal tells the an
neged characteristic story about Zach Cham
dler:
AT clam-bake in Rhode Island, where
politicians Of every shade became as happy as
the proverbial clam at high tide, q Democratic
Senator Beck remarked to Z. Chandler that
he would say nothing to him ABOUT the electo-
raj commission, but he added Senator. you
knew as well as [ did that when you, the sec
ond day after the election, telegraphed that
Hayes was elected 1t WAS false; but added
the Democrat I cannot but admire the bold
ness with which you seized the Presidency,
and that you did q big thing while doing it,
Senator Chandler received this rally with one
of his heartiest outlaws. He said: Beck
that reminds me OF good story told on
man in our town. Some one came to Ike Jones
and said, Mr.. Jones, feel it my duty to
come and tell you that | saw your son In q
gambling house last night My son gam
bling?' said the shocked father with great ex-
element. Yes said the friend sorrowfully,
last night saw your son win thousand dol
lars This quite relieved the anxious father,
who quietly said, I could never forgive him
il he had bungled."
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-11
KEEPING BOARDERS.
The Experience Of Veteran Landlady or
Detroit
lDetroit Free Press |

Another boarding house busted up, see.',
signed venerable Detroit andlady, as sha
laid down her paper. well, 1t must have
been extravagance on the table. That's what,
bankrupts seven out OF ten, and even then
the boarders are crying 'hashl' and COM
planning Of poor meals. Now, I run q board
Ing house for twenty-five years, and I made,
money and heard no complaints. How did {
do IT. Why, it's all in planning. For in
stance neck piece Of mutton can be cut to
max makes 49,, t just Just as as tend tender: Lawd
Thousand times on my selection OF
choice spring lamb when the meat was NUT
ton four years old, and the toughest part
at thati The idea OF spring chicken on a.
boarding house table is absurd d-aye! almost
wicked. In my palmy days could take q
tough old hen, pound the body with the pota-
to masher for ten minutes, and set before my
boarders feast to make every heart glad.
Now Ill venture that there aren't ten landla-
dies In the city that can bake a pigs head and
body believe that he has the choicest cut In a
Pss that thers nd areat ss more w0naeF isuras e.
Lots Of landladies buy nice, fresh butter,
and thus tempt g man to eat five or
six biscuits or half loaf Of bread. What
economy! ] always had my nice butter on
the table at breakfast, when we had little but
toast, and the bOarders got along on old but
ter the other two meals. 1t is all In the PLAN
ning-all in the planning. | used to have
the week bought sirloin, which is very nice,
you know, and the other four mornings
bought neck pieces and rubbed the Case
knives over the grindstons. Give boarder
sharp knife and a tough steak and he'll never
make complaint He'll put the
leaves on his plate the more rabbit-pie you
have for dinner"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-11
SPORTING NOTES.
The Second Day Of the Lexington Fall
Meeting.

LEXINGTON, Sept. 9.-The second day OF the
fall meeting was well attended The track
was slow. Summary:
First tRace-Sweepstakes for three year. olds
that have never won race; mile heats. Thir-
teen nominations. Victim, by Victory, /, /;
Ada Glenn, by imp. Gleneley, 3, q; BlancheJ., :,
by imp. Australian, 2, 8; Callow, by Planet,
4. 4; Alice Bruce, BY Fellowcraft, 5 =; Lloyd
Harris, by Enquirer, q, O, Oneline, BY Wan
dierer, 2, Q; Laagulate ~ War Dance, 0, 0.
Second Race-Colt stakes for two-year olds.
three-quarters Of q mile, fifteen nomina-
tions. Fonso, by King Alfonso, 1; Mistake,
by Wayerly,, 2, kinkhead, by Waverly, 8;
AurOra's Baby, ny haywood, o; Nomad, by
Wauderer, 6; Talisman, by Waverly,0 Wav-
erly, O., u. G. Wakefield, by WaDderer, O;
Bowling Green, by Tom Bowling o.; Wave o
Light, by Waverly, D. Time, :2014.
Third Rdce-One and one-eighth miles
Irish King, three years Old by Longfellow, / !;
Sam Ecker, three years old by Harris OFal-
low, q; Kinkora, three years old, by Long
fellow, 0; Bashi Bazonk, three years old, by
War Dance, @; Minnock, four years old, by
Imp. Glenely. 0; Goodnight, three years old
by Enquirer, 9. Time, 2:O1a4.
THE THIRD DAYS RACES.
LEXINGTON, KY, Sept. 1O-The third day
OF the fall meeting at the association course
opened with fine weather, a good track and q
large attendance.
In the first race, mile heats, there were two
U.
first heat the horses made an even run for
three-quarters Of = mile Swnney finishing
first by four lengths Time, :471a In the
second heat Swinney took the lead and held
II, Leon laying back until the last quarter,
when he came up and the horses had 1t neck
and neck to the string, both under whip,
Swinney winning by a neck. Time, 40.
MRS. POTTS STILL AHEAD OF TIME.
CHARLOTTE, N. c.. Sept 1O.-Mrs. Potts,
who Is walking from Philadelphia to New Or
leans and return for, d wager Of $5OOo reached
here seven hours ahead Of tiue She started
Ia May, and has five months III which to per-
form the task
THE ST. LEGER RACES.
LONDON Sept. 1O.-The st. Leger stakes
was Won by Rayon Dor; Ruperra second,
Exeter third.
BASE BALL.
SYRACUSE Sept 9.-Stars, nothing; Cleve-
land, ..
PROVIDENCE, Sept -Buffalos, =; Provi-
dence, 2.
BosToN, Sept. 1o.-Bostons II, Chicagos 8.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 10.-Poughkeepsies 8,
BaltimOres 2.
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RUSSIA.

BERLIN, Sept. to.-Russia has offered to re-
store 10 China the northeast portion Of the
occupied territory. provided Kerhig Nomad.
who fled to China, be returned.
Russian papers have resumed their attacks
on Germany with increased virluence.
The Gar has declined to allow Prince
Gortschakoff to retire.
1t is now stated many persons were
Petersburg.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 1o.-The Gazette
says: The massacre OF members Of the Eng
lish mission to Afghanistan obliterates the
scientific frontier between that country and
India and necessitates the occupation Of the
whole of Afghanistan by the British, but this
is Incompatible with the assurances given by
England to Russia, with whom there must be
an Understanding regarding the measures Of
satisfaction to be taken by England. The
Ga<ettp recommends solution by partition
of Afghanistan, SO as to bring the English and
Russian dominions In contact In Central Asia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-11
Opening or the Cincinnati Exposition.

CINCINNATI Sept 1O.-The Seventh Annual
Industrial Exposition opened here to-day.
and neighboring States were present. and the
scene presented by the streets this morning
was very bright and animated, the buildings
everywhere being decorated with flags,
flowers and evergreens. The Governors OF
Ohio. Indiana and Kentucky accompanied by
their staffs were present. as well as President
Hayes, Gen. Sherman and Lieut.. Gen. Sheri-
dan. The formal opening ceremonies took
place at the Exposition building this after
noon, and consisted OF an opening address by
Gov. Bishop, an address OF welcome by Pres
ident Pendleton, of the exposition board, and
remarks by President Hayes.
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FOREIGN FLASHES.


BUCHAREST, Sept. 1O-Prince Gregoric
Stourdeza has arrived at Bucharest to as
sumo the leadership of the various parties
opposed to the emancipation of the Jews. It
Is proposed TO consolidate these different fac
tions into an organization identical In prin-
eple with the former American party known
as "Know- Nothing"
CoNsTANTINofLE, Sept. tO.-The govern
ment of Montenegro has made claim to the
towns of Dusinje and PLAYA, which the Porte
declines to yield.
LONDON. Sept. 1O.-A Berlin dispatch to
the Pail Nall Gazette says: 1t is asserted that
Austria, as the price of Turkeys non-resist-
ance to the occupation of Now Bazaar. guar
antees the Sultan his European possessions.
the Governor OF SmoIenski announces that q
great fire has broken out In the town Of Viag-
ma, In that government. Two hundred houses
and the prison we're burning. Assistance has
been sent from Smolenski.
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THE YELLOW FEVER.
New Gases and Deaths at Memphis Yester-
| day General Notes Of the Disease,

M MEMPHIS, Sept. 10-Five new cases we're
reported to the board OF health this morning.
Six deaths have occurred since last night,
among the number Rev. Father Chrysosta-
can Order; Samuel Richardson, son Of the
late DR.. Robert T. Richardson; Teresa Buck
ingham, Rufus sutton and Mary Dorgis.
Weather clear and pleasant.
Sixteen cases In all-seven white and nine
eolOred-were reported to the board of health
to-day. Among the number were Dan. Sullf-
van, well known river clerk, q. N. Paine,
9. =. Morrison and Mrs. j. Fransiola. Three
additional deaths have occurred, two OF whO.si
were cOlOred.
Donations to the Howards to-day aggre-
gate 1868 05. They assigned twenty-five
nurses TO duty.
William Ward is down with case Of fever,
twelve miles north of Memphis, OH the Pa
ducah Railroad. His Infection can be traced
to this city.
The weather is clear and pleasant. The
thermometer has ranged from Sc to $40.
At meeting of the Shelby County Medical
Society tonight, a resolution was passed
condemning order number sig OF the State
board of health Us burdensome and unsus-
tained by the history OF any previous epidem-
iCs.
The order referred to forbids the ginning
OF cotton in Memphis during the prevalence
OF yellow fever.
A committee was also appointed to confer
with the Howards la reference to the order
recently Issued that the Howard physicians
attend none but yellow fever patients.
This action OF the medical society was
caused by the fact that this order Of the How
ards cut off many poor people. suffering from
other diseases, from receiving medical atten-
ton.
A SLIGHT DECREASE AT HAVANA.
Q HAVANA, Sept. 9-During the past week
sixtytive deaths from yellow fever occurred
In this eity-a decrease Of thirteen as COM
pared with the previous week.
THE NEEDS OF THE MEMPHIS HowARDs.
CHICAGO, Sept. 1O.-President Langstaff. Of
the Memphis Howards, addressed the Board
OF Trade yesterday regarding the needs of
his association. A committee was appointed.
consisting Of prominent business men, to can
vass the board and secure subscriptions. Mr..
Langstaff says there Is no foundation for the
statement made In the appeal issued In the
name OF Federal soldiers Of Memphis, that
the Howards give them no assistance. They
will receive the same aid as others II they re-
move to the camps and apply for it,
dispatch from st. Louis says $1,000 were
raised there yesterday for Memphis.