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featea on Thursday. They say that Sitting
HulI has commenced a retrogade movement
and is now on or beyond the Britlsh Inc.
already given, but think that he will act
mostly on the defensive. The buffaloes are al
coming South. 50 that Sitting Bull must
either fight or starve. The Sioux scouts
watch our motions all the time.
The Gros Vpntres and the Mandans have
commenced their annual sun dance. They
created huge tepee ct their camp near Fort
Union, two miles from this post, and are
testing, by their usual methods, the nerves
and endurance Of their young men, previous
70 declaring them duly Initiated braves braves
going the ordeal The ceremonies attract Q
number OF visitors.
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The cup has TO be won three times before 1t
t ants, and the ssHri Winning ii q yes yesterday by M.
Rsnaud is the first to his credit Mr.. Beree-
geay, who ranks second In yesterdays CON
test, has made two winnings, and Ii his skill
or luck had carried him to tho front In this
last shot. be would have captured the cup.
Major Arms has also led In two Of the seven
matches The other winners thus far are
Messrs. Weiss and Garland, who each have
one to their credit.
There was also shot yesterday at Frog
moor al Individual match, distance 200 yards,
8 shots thirty entries necessary to mako the
match. But fourteen contestants stepped If,
yesterday and they were led by Mr.. Weiss by o
score OF %. The match will be continued on
next Sunday
There was still another match, it being be
tween teams Of the Continental Guards. II
was won by the Renaud team by aseore Of 1Os
out of possible JOG.
The distances we're two and five hundred
yards, shots at each, and there were thirteen
men In each team.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28
THE YOUNG GENTS EXCURSION

The success OF the excursion and soiree
dansante OF the Young Gents Social Club
should encourage the members of the organ
ization to give another. The club, with their
guests and large number OF other excur-
sionists, amounting altogether TO between
i've and six hundred persons, left Canal street
at about 3 80 o'clock last evening ON the
steamer Henry Frank, bound for Oakland
Grove.
After pleasant run, just quick enough to
prevent the trip from being tedious, the grove
was reached and the excursonists dlsem-
barked.
1t would be Impossible to tell how, the day
ment did the guests OF the club find Suffice
It to say that no efforts were spared to make
the day q pleasant one, and that most en-
ioyable and happy time was had by all.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28
From the wrecked state Of virginia.

HALIFAX, N. s., July 49, The steamer
Hlendon returned yesterday from Sable
Islands with fifty barrels of nonr, the plate,
nappary and quantity Of sundrles from the
wrecked steamer State Of Virginia Chieii
Capt Moody and the remainder Of the crew
will be here Thursday.
The body of Mrs. Milfson's child was
washed ashore Monday and buried on the
island There is no change III the ships
position. and she shows no signs Of breaking
i'm. The company offer reward Of 5000 fol
tie Gloucester pirates, who stole n large
number of articles on the night OF tbs
twentieth instant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28
An Orange Riot.

OTTAWA, Ont. July 27.-Last night ~ .
crowd Of Orange Young Hritons were return
Ing from the railroad station, whittier they
had escorted number OF Montreal Young
Britona who were leaving for home,
they were met on Sussex street by q hostile
crowd, when row ensued. RevolveTs were
freely used, and it is estimated that about
one hundred shots were fired.
A squad Of police arrived and succeeded IN
breaking np the combat before any serious
damage resulted. So far as heard from, two
men were wounded. one named Pillow being
shot In the hand, and another named Cowan
was shot In the left Hftn. Me- arrests szere
| made, but many Of those engaged ln the affray
are known to the police, and It is expected
that several will be arrested tomorrow. AL
outside OraDgemen have now left tho city, ant
In consequences a feeling Of safety is expe
rinnCeu.
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SHE WANTED TO DIE.

A Maiden for Love Swallows Two
Ounces of Laudanum.
Ida Buckley is nice-looking little person,
and she would be happy, she says, only that
she is In love. Last night she was brought TO
the Central Station and locked up, for at
tempting to commit suicide. It appears Off
Ger Riley was informed that Ida had just
swallowed two ounces OF laudanum, anu,
upon being assured that such was the case,
brought her to the station. The clerk, Mr..
JOHNSON, and Turnkey Daley, Immediately
administered an antidote to her, and saved
her life. Ida says that she tried to kill her,
self because her sweetheart had quarreled
with her This Is all the reason she had for
Wishing to die.
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a sUNDAY-NIGHT BLAZE.

A Grocery5Badly Damaged and a Man
Severely Burned.
At 1890 o'clock lasanight fire, caused BY
the explosion Of a coal-oiI lamp, broke out in
the one-story frame grocery located at the
corner Of Carondeet and Third streets. The
flames were promptly extinguished by the
First Street Babcock, which was the first to
reach the scene.
The damage is estimated at $500. The
building is owned by Mrs. Hahn and occupied
as grocery by Mr.. Roach, who Is at present
being represented by Mr.. James Darrah. The
building is insured for $500 in the Lafayette
Insurance Company, and the stock and furni-
ture for $7e0 ID the Mechanics and Traders.
Mr.. Darrah stated that he had the lamp
in his hand at the time it exploited, and Dclo3o
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28
An Accident.

At half -past 10 O'Clock Yesterday morning
negro man named Eolax, while unloading
spring wagon, containing garbage, into the
garbage barge, drove his horse 30 close to the
we're precipitated into the river. Rolax, who
Was on the seat at the time, Was thrown head
long through the hatch Of the boat. Rolax
was rescued from his perilous position, and
when brought on the wharf Was found to have
received severe injuries. Tho horse and
wagon were rescued.
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i THE INDIANS.
General Miles and His Troops on the De-
fensive.

3 BISMARCK, ID. T., July 27.-A courier arrived
j M Fort Buford, wodays out from Gen. Miles,
{ nnporting that the command was in camp on
Beaver creek and recuperatng. All the talk
SSout Miles being In danger Of the fate OF
oaster is simply nonsense. He has artillery
mnieient to stand them off. He Is only IN
Mat country as patrol, not as an attacking
party.
A steamer left Bismarck yesterday with
mmmissar, and grain for his command. Ad-
y suI.aonal trsops will also he forwarded.
.GEN. MILES CAMP, near Rocky Greek, M. i.
SSn.y 15.-Our scouts have captured some
eaoH Who attempted to join their party DE-
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SHOT IN THE BREAST.
The Result of Children Playing With
Fire Arms.

Last evening ut o'clock, at the corner OF
Josephine and Locust streets, a most painful
accident occurred. which will, from present
appearances, cost the life OF q eolored boy. 1t
appears o colored boy named Dave Hamilton,
while playing with single barrel dollar pts-
tol, In fun pointed 1t at friend OF his, named
AIphonse Graves, and the same exploding,
sent the bullet In his right breast, infilcting
what is said to be q fatal wound.
The wounded boy was conveyed to his par
ent's residence where he Was attended by DR..
Newman. Hamilton was arrested and locked
up In the Sixth Precinct Station.
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Run Over and Killed.

Between the hours of 10 and II o'clock Sat-
,lrday morning a boy named Ernest Eoutte,
aged eighteen years, while riding ON freight
car Of the Morgan road, In attempting to
Jump off, fell between the wheels, and had his
leg 80 badly crushed that hs died from the
effects yesterday morning. at his parents
residenct. In Aigiers. City Physician Z lnney
held an autopsy, and Deputy Coroner Finn
continued the Inquest until future day.
George Williams, the engineer OF the train,
was arrested By sergeant PuioL and locked up
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28
The o.Leary walking Match.

BosToN, July 27.-The OLeary 75-hours
go-as- you-please walk In the Music Hall jn
this city, was completed at i 70 o'clock last
night. The ball was crowded with spectators
and the enthusiasm was very great. The
following ia the score: Graft, 269 miles ID
laps; HchborD, 1863 miles 16 laps; Campana,
262 miles j. lars; Lacouse, 26o miles laps !;
McI.auelin, 239 miles laps: Hanson, 2la
miles laps.
The prizes In gold coin were awarded as
follows: Craft $3.50, Hichborn S150, Campana
300, Lacouse $5O The O'Leary gold medal
was awarded to Craft.
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BASE BALL FESTIVAL.

The base ball festival and picnic, given yes.
terday at Oakland Park by the r. E. Lee and
J. s. Wright Base Ball Clubs, was a very
pleasant and enjoyable affair, and was well
attended
A most delightful day was passed by the
members OF The clubs and their guests, and
there WAS no abatement In the pleasure and
the festivities until the moon was well up In
the sky
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28

In 1863 Capt. Lamoers, of the Fourth Volti-
oeurs Of tie French Imperial Guard, was
caught cheating at cards and was expelled
from his regiment. He decided TO drown
himself, but bis godfather convinced him that
il would be better to try his fortune In for
eign lands SO be went TO the Cape Of Good
Hope. learned the native dialects and became
q purveyor OF ammunition to the Zulus, and
afrerward obtained a commission in the Zulu
army, OF which he finally became com mander-
in-ehief. He died in the service, but it is said
that to him the Zuius owe their knowledge OF
military tactics.
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nraru OF AN Ex.sENA AToR.

Ex-senator Rnht w. Johnson Of Arkansas,
who was In the United Statesand Confederate
States Spnates from the above named State,
died at Little Rock ut II 40 o'clock last night
He praeiieed law in Washington for many
years since the collapse Of the Confederacy,
and was universally esteemed for his lnteg-
rity. He was q candidate for election tO the
United States Senate before the Legislature
OF Arkansas some months ago.
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Modest and Retiring.
T- -7'77-7s'- '--'. n No - - ''F-1' =
rPhiladelphia North Al

IFHEIHuVIpHIH NUTLH aIH5TICdH.I
Prince jerome Napoleon Is not such fool
as he looks. He is Republican. Or course
he Is. So was the first Napoleon. So, also,
was the third. The fifth Of the line follows
the tradition. He Is a Conservative Republi-
can, and In favor OF fusion. II France insists
nnon having an Emperor, the Prince might be
induced to accept. But he doesn't want the
nIace. They never do 10 France.
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Another WONDERFUL Trotter.

Mr.. Robert Bonner again comes indisputa-
bly, to the front In a line of swift trotting. The
sun never before shown on such heat as he
drove on his own exercising track, his
farm near Tarrytown, last Saturday-2I5H
to wagon, on a three-quarter mile track. with
Mr. Bonner weight, which is $50 pounds orla
little over. The heat was driven without a
break. 1t is safe to say that S15o,OoO would
not buy Edwin Forrest to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28

The Rumpa Rebellion Assuming Serious
Aspect

LONDON. July 27--A dispatch from CAL
eutta SAYS that the Rumpa rebellion Is as
suming serious aspect. The rebels have
captured a steamer, and nave erepulsed all the
soldiers.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION AT CABUn.
A fltsnatch from the Viceroy Of India says
that the British mission was enthusiastically
received on their arrival at Cabul.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28
ENGLAND
Minister Weloh Resigns and Will Return to
America,

LONDON, July 27.-The Dailu Nears an
nounees that Hon. Mr.. Wech, e.. 3. Minister,
has resigned in consequence OF his recent
dumestie bereavement, aud that he will pro-
baby aai for the United States on the TWEEN
tiefh of August. The Ne,rs says that Mr..
Welch will carry with him the cordial regard
and respect of all who have been brought
Into either social Or official relations with him
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Machine Nh"p burned.

HARTFORD Ct, July 27.-The pattern shop
and part of the machine shop OF Wo o,druff Il
Beach, of this city, were destroyed by fire
yesterday. The loss Is about $4,000, partly
insured
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CUT WITH A RAZOR.

"A Man Slashed Three Times and &C.
verely Wounded.
Ato45 o'clock last night a difficulty took
place at the corner OF Felicity and Annuneia-
tiOn streets, between two men named Harry
Williams and Edward Johnson, which ter
minated In johnson cutting Williams three
times with razor. After the cutting john
son effected his escape. Williams was con-
vsyed to his residence, corner OF New Levee
and Thaia streets, where his wounds we're
dressed by q physician, who pronounced
them severe though not dangerous. The
difficulty was the result OF an old quarrel.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28
Evarts' Late Hat.

[E5I. ..
It lis said that Secretary Evarts has bought
new hat, and wears 1t on great occasions:
The one he has worn for the past quarter Of
a century possesses great historic interest,
and when he finally decides to discard it we
trust he will beqneath it to the Museum OF
Antiquities, so that future generations may
become great and yet wear shocking hat.
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Family Fcuds.a

CHICAGO, July 27.-There was n serious cut
ting affray last nightin the tenement house
known as the Sherman block, on Fourteenth
street. 1t was the result of q quarrel between
two families named Hoover and Hanlin.
The girls or women started the fight several
days ago, and the boys taking 1t up, Charley
Hoover was stabbed In tho abdomen by Mike
Hanlin with n large pocket knife, 30 that his
intastines protruded. At last accounts he was
q LII aliun hut In q CRITICAL condition.
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NEWS OF THE CITY.
What the Democrat Reporters Saw
and Heard Yesterday.
TILE LILIBNTHAL CUP.

The Seventh Contest For the Prize.
At Frogmoor yesterday there was shot the
seventh match for the possession OF this
mueh-coGtested- for Lillenthal cup. The
weather was clear, the wind light, and all
other conditions favorable and good shooting
was naturally the result. The following is
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28

Next year should be q very prosperous
one for cIergymen. Beside leap year, seven
eciipses are announced. Ecipses OF the moon
ages collrfships more than comet with
tail 1900, ,OOo, ,0Oo, 900 50067 miles In length
sweeping across the heavens during the sum-
mer nights. Notwithstanding It's enormous
size, young lady cannot catch glimpse OF
the celestial wonder without leaning ner head
on her young mans shoulder, and have him
point it out to her.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28
A Riot at Fail River.

turbance took place at the slade MllIs, occa-
sioned by an attempt Of O police officer to
make an arrest. The crowd attacked him to
prevent arrest and he fired into them, wound
Ing one man in the thigh and hand.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28

The London Tines correspondent at Berlin
writes In England parties rule the Premiers
but here the Premier rules parties. Prince
Bismarck is III possession Of perpetual ma
jority. The various parliamentary factions
are but so many cards In the hand Of tne
Chancellor, from which he draws at VIII
the winning one The tide OF react.oh, - :nal ~
full force. and the Liberals are last iosIns
their cohesion and moral courage
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ACrnnaaaundtan R,xattn.

BARRIE. Ont, July GA graDdprofesslona
regatta will take place here August 18and 10,
ut which 1t Is expected that all the prominent
oarsmen of the States and Canada will par
ticipate. A special purse will be given for
the three-mile single scull race, open to Court
ney and Hanlan.
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Body RecOveret

The body OF Supernunery Fritz Hacken~
berg, who committed suicide q few days ago,
was recovered yesterday In the river opposite
Greenyille. The coroner viewed the body and
gave certificate In accordance with the
fante
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BASE BALL.

The Hanes Base Ball Club yesterday de-
feated the Fenian Club by q score Of s to 4.
In the match played yesterday ON Loeper's
Park lgreen, the DIR. w. S. Chandler Club
scored 10, while the runs Of their opponents,
the DR.. j. A. Walker Club, footed up IA.
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3 would -be Murderer ana suicide.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, July 27.-Henry Hurt
mann Just out of the house of correction,
where he had been sent for beating his wife,
went to her residence to-day, stabbed her IN
the neck dangerously but not fatally, and
then stabbed himself fatally.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28
ronser at Large.
IWashington Post

Western Radical journal cries out, In the
language OF job, "Who hath sent out the wild
the wild ass 2" From which we infer that
Conger has been turned loose on the prairies.
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SOUTH AMtRICA.
a Mail Steamer Wrecked Off the Coast Of
Chill.

LONDON, July 27-The national steamer
lhmania has been wrecked off the Island of
Mocha, near Valparaiso. The crew ana pas
SengerS we're saved.
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WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, july 27.-For the Gulf States,
southeast to southwest Winds partly cloudy
weather and local rains east Of the lower
Mississippi, with no decided change IN the
temperature or barometer.
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Approprintely NAMED. !.

fCieyeIand Herald
"The Buster is the energetic and very ap-
propriate name Of q greenback paper down ln
Mississippi
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Not an Angel.
lRnHaln ExnraaS

The aditor of the Okolona States is not an
angel. The impression that he was got
abroad from d habit he had OF happing his
ears to drive the flies OIL.
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~ 771--77- 7-7- T|7,'T7 '11- " I17 y-7 7717z
Cattle Endemic.

LINCOLN, Neb.. July pa fatal epidemic
has made its appearance among the cattle
here Fifty head, principally milch COWS,
die every twenty-four hours in this vicinity.
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a Circus wrecked.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., July 27.-Forepaugh'
circus and train has been wrecked to-nigh
this side of Pawtucket. The damage is no
known
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If they were ohio men.
baltimore Gszatte. !.

IBHtLIHIDTe Uhl+'ELH, n M
IL those American Bonapartes were ONO
men they would have that Imperial throne or
knock France into q eocked hat.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-28

1t Is a great mistake to suppose that Charles
Francis Adams is unpopular. The Wnols
country has been calling frantically for him
Of late.
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No Place tor the colored voter.

=
It is worthy Of note that none OF the Repub-
lican "boomso appear to contemplate the
presence iof colored man on the ticket, even
for the comparatively insignificant place Of
Vice President.
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FellInto the elevator.

CHICAGO, July 27.-James Dugan last
evening tell into the bin at the Galena eleva-
tor. distance Of tfty-four feet, and was
Eillnd
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A w,te-uuriered TO ne Hanged.

ATHENS, Ala, July 27--Baies, the wife
murderer, was convicted Of murder In the
first degree, and sentenced to be hanged Sep
tember IL.
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4 5-g9 l44 I5Ils,", .'5 .= All
GERM T..
The Officers Of the Grosser Kurflrst Sen
fenced 10 Imprisonment.

1 BERLIN, July 27--The conrt-marttal In the
! case of the officers of the steamer Grosser
Kurfurst has sentenced Admiral Batsch to
slx months Imprisonment. and Lieut.. Clausa
4 to one month imprisonment.
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Nearer NY Girl to Thee.
TKnoxyIlIe Trlbuue.I

Kn0XyfIIe TTIbuneI
The old-fashioned hoop-skirt Is coming into
fashion again, and the society young man
must sit up close to his girl while 1t 10 called
to-day.
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Tutor-Your writing is 50 wrese1ned' 81 q How en'
that ya; eans reaasEsd msKs Ca nss Sub
FTes FrsshymanNWhy, maj Tine bony l.Ks of .eta IC Co
I IeIteVa. sir. {sman earthquake'l-tA81'
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eaash,u place, HIgnam, the residence OF the
late Charles Deksn rsss ana wach haa aas It Zen sneth
s,iud iods = nnrchaser in Capt Austin Budden, OF
In. rweifLn Eeat Artillery.
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THE FEVER.
No Yellow Fever at Holly Springs New
Gases and Deaths at Memphis.

WASHINGTON. July 27.--sanltary. Insrector
Croft taIegrauhs to-day from Holly springs
that he has made d tborou th inspection " that
b acc. and finds It In a good sanitary condition
and no yellow fever there.
Ar MEMPHIS
Adyiees 10 the National Board Of Health, re-
oeived to- night from DIR. Mitchell OF Metpuhis,
report thirteen new cases and three deatbs
since the last report. and making total Of
thirty four deaths from the yellew fever for the
week.
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TURKEY. T.
The Ministerial Crisis Revived.

Z CoNsrANT1NopLE. July 27.,-The minister's
I'll crisis has been revived.
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he could throw 1t down he was severely
burned about the hands and face. He man
aged, however, to give the alarm, which Was
promptly sounded from box 21, at the corner
Of First and St. Charles streets.