The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13

There are only eight survivors of the
/ famous Palmetto regiment that went To
Mexico. 1t had 100 men when 1t left South
Carolina. When 1T returned IL had but 223.
The gallant Pierce NJ. Butler was Its colonel.
/ Senator Thurman's Columbus Democrat
warns Senator Blaine that "he should not be
| too sure he can get away with the Ohio Sena.
| tor. Mr.. Thurman has never been used TN
| by sunstrOke.
| The Cincinnati Enquirer has information
that the Renpublica part Of the Western Re-
| serve Is solid for Grant and Taft while the
small but select number OF Democrats there
are nearly unanimous for Tilden.
Gen. Mite, one OF the Midgets now exhibit
| ing In New York, has been presented with
little sister. She weighed nine. and one-half
| pounds at birth, and the General, who is four
| teen years old and only weighs nine pounds,
| is somewhat astonished
His Canadian vice royalty is said 10 have
| left Lord Dutferin poor man, nearly every
acre OF his Irish estates having been sold.
The salary attached to the ST. Petersburg
embassy is therefore q consideration. II
amounts to $4,000 per annum.
The Madison wis., Journal notes as a
queer fact that two Of the biggest scoundrels
In Chicago have most innocent names-Angell
and Lamb-tbe one convicted on his own con-
iession OF being thief; the other likely TO be-
found guilty Of heartless murder.
The Michigan Republican convention woxsd
the magnificent speech he made down there
the other day" It isn't everybody who dare
talk so boldly about jeff Davis, and the
Michigan Republicans appreciate their great
leader.
Speaker Randall Ia credited with the state
menbthat one hundred and forty-eight MEM
beers would attend the Democratic caucus.
This will be O majority over all as there will
be but two hundred and eighty-seven MEM
bers Of the next House at the time OF the
organization.
The custom of serving coffee at the poIson
Monday, and the absence OF drunkenness Is
said to have been notew orthy. At one OF the
booths where coffee was served arband OF fifty
colored singers entertained the voters. No
chromos.
Matthew Crooks, the San Francisco mill
ionaire died few days ago. He leaves an
immense estate, including the new Chinese
Theatre and joss House. On his death-bed
he expressed the desire to witness the nuptials
OF his daughter, Annie, and Edward Barron.
which had been set for some future time. The
marriage took place In the chamber Of the
dying man.
Ben Clark, Fort Reno scout, has sent
Gen. Sheridan trophy that Is much adj
mired In Chicago. It is In the shape OF bow,
arrows and culver, the latter being unique
specimen OF Indian art A beautiful panther
skin, whole and as soft as though 1t were
warm Is drawn by withes into the form of a
bag, the huge claws being preserved at the
bottom Of the bow case.
The report that the doors Of the Witten-
burg church upon which Luther nailed his
theses are still preserved, IL declared to be
erroneous. These were burnt during the
Prussian bombardment Of the city In 1850.
The present doors are gift OF Frederick
William Nv, In 1853. They are of bronze, and
have In bas-relief the Latin text OF the re-
formers theological essay.
Tha p,,a Al.
iect OF admitting women to pharmaceutical
schools and drug stores. In Holland women
have enjoyed this training since 1866, and fe-
male druggists are eagerly sought for, being
recommended by their orderly habits accu-
racy and cleanliness. In this country the
women who struggle for new fields OF work
have thus far overlooked the drug business.
Some time ago Cardinal Manning issued an
order forbidden women to sing In the chDlr9
OF Westminster diocese, and now Archbishop
Fabre OF Montreal has proclaimed that after
June 1 the same regulations will be enforced
In his diocese. He Gays: "We permit females to
sing by themselves at the retreats which may
| be given them, but 1t must be well uncer-
stood that the mixture Of choirs OF men and
woman Is prohibited"
A rather fussy diplomatist left his card for
Admiral Goldsborough, q. s. N, Inscribed
Z. P. in the corner. and on meeting the Ad-
Tniral he said Il hope you got my caro-.
| "Oh, yes; but what the devel's the meaning
OF the E. p. on it ?" "Oh, en- per8onne; soon
after the diplomatist received the Admfrafs
card, inscribed S. B. N, and in turn asked for
an Interpretation. "Sent by Niger, e1-
planned the Adh,iral.-tN. Y. Sun.
Bicycle riding by women promises to oe-
come fashionable in Detroit. The example
WAS set by wealthy and reputable young
| lady, who at first rode in secluded places, but
afterwards took to the suburban roads. Sne
u4es the ordinary two-wheeled machine and
sits astride, wearing very loose trousers; and
Is frequently accompanied by hall dozen
| female companions. A tumble resulting In
broken nose temporarily cooled her ardor,
but the sport has more than regained the lost
| favor
According to the figures Of Prof. Leone
Levi. a recognized authority In statistics,
about two-thirds Of the population OF Eng
| land. estimated at about 34000,000 In all, be
| long to the laboring or wages class, and OF
these earners about 100000 are engaged In
manufactures, much the greater portion In
the textile trades and about 1900. 900 in agrl-.
culture The absolute income Of the working
class Prof Levi computes at little less than
| 81 300 O00, 900. Wages amounted last year, on
| the average, to about s. 80 week for eacn
/ 10 nd fpra each a about 81 ~