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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-15

The llarrisburgh pa Telegraph states thai
one OF the most encouraging signs of the times
is the prosperous condition of the iron bust
ness in that state 1t says:
More furnace fires were re.kindlcd durinn
utG last year than we're started any year since
1865, while the increased machinery m IL,
rolling mills, for bar iron and rail, has beer
immense, charging the capacity OF the Amcri
can manufactures rs much rs forty per cent
over that of any year since 1870 Tie rebound
from the recent long period of prostra,iol
seems certain during the coming wear
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15
WHOSE BULL Is GORED

Have our contemporaries, vino are 50 keenfy
sensitive Of the tyranny Of the Democratic
caucus In respect to the constitutional conven-
tlon, any remembrance whatever OF the man.
ner in which the amendments. which one Of
them. at least, has assured us. If promulgated,
would make the judiciary department yield
the State a handsome revenue Have they any
remembrance Of the manner in which these
amendments were forced through the last
Legislature? We infer not, from tho accusa-
lions they are engaged in making against the
friends OF q constitutional convention and
their use Of the caucus. We only wish to re-
mind them that the amendments were forced
through the last Legislature against the pro-
test of straight-out, unimpugned Democrats,
under the gag law and without any discussion
whatever. There was not an hours debate,
even Of an amicable nature and between per-
sons who understood each others position In
an emergency, on single one of these amend
ments.
The whip was placed in the hand Of an
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

The Teller Committee, like our United
States grand jury, appear determined ia
hear only one side Of the case; it Is willing to
listen only to witnesses that can swear TO
have seen intimidation. 1t is useless to s.t-
tempt any contradiction Of the testimony; 1t
will not hear such witnesses. The committee
having made, throughits witnesses, a savage
attack on the people Of Caddo parish, which
1t will probably incorporate into its bloody
shirt report Mr.. Blanchard, OF Shreveport, In
behalf OF the people SO treated, wrote to the
committee with reference to the possibility Of
producing witnesses for the defense 10 show
that the wild stories told by the negro Wit.
nesses we've utterly false. The committee
appears surprised and shocked By this re-
quest-so surprised that it does rot think IL
worth while to return any answer whatso.
ever to such preposterous request as this
that people, accused before the whole
country of unprovoked murder, should ask q
hearing.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

The story that comes from Mauch Chunk,
Pa, of the hanging of Sharpe aud Mcdonnell,
the last two Of the Mollie Magazines, Ia quite
tragic and sensational In one respect. The
two men, 10 seems. protested that they were
innocent-but in vain; they were sentenced
to be hanged. The sheriff Is something
unusual with sheriffs when nahgina men-
seems to have done his job thoroughly and
satisfactorily. There was no delay, no break
ing of ropes; everything was on time and at
the very instant fixed on the two men were
swung out into eternity. 1t now proves that
1t would have been better had The sheriff
been bungler, as one minute after the men
were swung Off the gallows came reprleve
from the Governor. 1t was too lese-both
men were dead, having broken their necks In
the fall,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

Senator Jones, Of Florida, Is at last getting
the advantage of the telegraph monoPolies.
He has been fighting them persistentiy since
he has been in the Senate, but without result
until recently. Last winter he introduced
bill to authorize any railroad company to con-
struct a telegraph line and operate 1t Tor It's
own and public business. This bill has been
reported back favorably by the Committee on
Railroads, and will be called up for action at
an early day. 1t is a bill in the public inter-
est, and should pass. Competing telegraph
lines Is one Of the needs of the day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

Tho Potter Committee has at las succeeded
in finding the man who forged the names Of
Levisee and Joffrion to- the elect oral returns
OF the State of Louisiana, to wh'ich forgeries
Hayes owes his seat. The cor nmittee has
been in search OF this testimon sor. a long
time 1t was evident nom the d rst that these
signatures were not signed by Joffrion and
Levisee themselves, because thu ~ were not In
the city at tho time that the, returns were
pretended to be signed. The man who did
the forgery had overlooked this alihi and
spoiled his trick. IL was ru mored-the re-
port seemed 10 comefrom he Republicans
themselves Kelly, olored porter In
Kellogg's Office, had commit ted the forgery
Kelly was eagerly sought for by the COM
mittee, but could not be found; the
Republicans were afraid OF his testimony and
spirited him. away. Since that day there has
been constant search madle for Kelly, but he
has not bean found unit lately. At last,
however, he, has, been un earshed and given
the needed testimony. Kelly admits the for
gerry, but swears tnat he Yves not the fofger,
but Blanchard was. Everybody remembers
Blanchards he was supervisor OF registration
under Warmoth, and under both Warmoth's
and Kellogg 3 government eoncocted and car
ried out numerous schemes to falsify the vote
and returns. He died here last summer of
yellow fever. At last Therefore, this mystery
has cleared up, and the country now knows
who forged the names Of Joffrion and Levi
see; who cast two Of the electoral votes OF
Louisiana and who thus elected Hayes
Blanchard. ballot-box suffer and forger.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15
The sugar tariff bill that the Commitsee on

The sugar tariff bill that the Commissee on
Ways and Means will report to the House Is
as favorable to Louisiana interests as could
be expected. The New York refiners, how
ever, would seem to have no cause for COM
plant. In Difference to their protest the COM
mittee have finally decided against the use Of
the polariscope and have increased the duty
on the higher grades Of sugar, above Is ID. s.,
IS cents per 100. Nevertheless, the refiners
appear disposed to fight the bill. The New
York and Eastern members opposed 1t in
committee, but without success. The refiners
now propose to carry the battle into the
House, and will oppose the bill there. with
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

Berlin just now is not nice city to live In.
Il Is practically under military rule. and
1900 policemen are on duty to enforce the
sSocialistic laws. The most arbitrary meas
ures are frequently resorted to, and private
rights are scarcely recognized. Several
Americans have recently been roughly treat
ed because they failed to secure the regula-
tion passports, and all travellers seem TO be
regarded with more or less suspicion Some
of the English journals are advising British
eubjects to give Berlin wide berth In their
travels, which advice Is justified by the re-
oorted state Of affairs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

Mr.. Charles Bradlaugh, the English agita-
tor, Ia again candidate for the British Par
lament. He publishes list OF reforms he
shall favor. These are rather sweeping, IN
Guiding the abolition Of the law Of primogeni-
Aure. resistance to the present extravagant
national expenditures, the separation OF
Church and State, the abolition OF hereditary
peerages In the House Of Lords, household
suffrage in counties, shorter sessions Of Par
lament, and woman's suffrage. Old England
would be pretty effectually wiped out II Brad
laugh had his way. But he won't
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

Wade Hampton seems to have captured the
religious element In South Carolina as well
rs every other. The Methodist Conference
was In session in Charleston during
the crisis in his illness. The Bishop an
nounced during one Of the sittings that he
had Just received information that the Gov
ernor was better, whereupon the entire body
rose as one man and began to sing. "Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow" It Is
doubtful II the Governor ever received more
earnest or gratifying compliment to his worth
than this
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

Warmoth's appearance yesterday In the
role OF representative OF what he termed "the
oldest and best citizens Of the city Of New
Orleans was one Of the most superb exhibit
tons OF impudence ever displayed by even
that worthy. "The Oldest and best" afore-
said would as soon seek representative In
Brindle BILL Boss Packard or Sixteen-etring
Jack as the member from Plaquemines. and
no one Is better aware Of that fact than the
member himself.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

The Sherman movement Is booming; at
least 1t has won over Murat Halsted Of the
Cincinnati Commercial That Sherman is In
the presidential field and that he makes o fair
candidate is indicated by the fact that the
other Republican candidates. Blaine. Oonk-
Hing ct ais, have lately become very savage
seward the Secretary, trying to rob him OF
all the glory Of resumption, which Is his only
claim to o nomination.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

News OF more losses from the ice in the
Onio and the branches Of the Mississippi
continues to come to US every day. The cold
spell has been singularly disastrous to river
interests. 1t has put en- end to great deal
OF their business, and destroyed, at the same
time, great deal Of steamboat property.
The breaking of the gorge at Cincinnati. O.,
Monday Is reported to have sunk the Ed.
Hodges and oarges, the Liberty No. 4, mum,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

Yesterday it was announced that Senator
Merrimon, Of North Carolina, had retired
from the senatorial race, leaving the field for
Vance, Gen. Clingman, who was also can
didate for the Senatorship, and who has some
times been mentioned as possible dark
horse" has followed Merrimon's example,
thrown up his chances, and left Raleigh for
his home. This leaves nobody In the field
but Vance, who is certain OF election on the
f4vut hoI1nt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

Der OF coal barges and damaged the steamer
Guiding Star; that at Ripley the Eta
and bar,ges, while accidents at half
a dozen Of, her places are mentioned. The
losses that have already occurred must
amount to several hundred thousand dollars,
and still more ,verious accidents are threat
ened when the Ka uawha and Kentucky river
gorges break. Assuredly this has been
hard winter for the steamboatmen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

plenty u money TO back them. In View q
this determination the fate Of the bill Il ex-
oeedingly doubtful In the House. The bill ID
not that proposed by Secretary Sherman, nor
Ii 1t all that the planters Of Louisiana could
wish, but It is about the best that We can hope
tn obtain
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

The military bill is doomed. Opposition to
Il comes from all parts Of the country and
grows daily. There is no longer a probability
or Its passage. Among the latest opponents
OF Senator Burnside's pet scheme are Gems
Joe Johnston and Schofield. Gen. Johnston
has written letter to the Virginia Senators
upon the subject He opposes the bill chiefly
because It discrepancies the staff OF the army.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

The $i100 postoffice that Gen. Longstreet
has received In Georgia was not given as q
reward for his vote for Tilden in New Orleans
In 1876. That at least, Is safe assumption.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

The first candidate for the convention has
been nominated by the st. Charles Herald.
aOf course Michael Hahn is the man. We
thought it was about time for Hahn to be
nominated for something. He has been out
sOf public service almost month.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

The cost Of the public printing Of the State
of Pennsylvania for the year ending June 80,
1873, was $2O3, 500 CT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15
BODLEY BROTHERS

BODLEY BROTHERS
Have the most complete stock OF Game Wagons.
three and four mule Cane CARTS. Ok Carts. Log
Certs, Rice Carts Small CARTS Of every size. four
and six seat Family Wagons. Spring Wagons
for delivering goods. 6pokes Fel!oes. Shafts,
Boxes. etc. We especially call attention to our
full-sized swedged and hardened Axaes. Chilled
Boxes and extra ironing Of all our CARTS and
WAGONS. Manufactured In our own factories at
Wheeling w. Va, from the best material and by
skilled mechanics, we can give reliable
guar antee. meet any competition and supply
th @ largest demand.
DepOt-I17 and IT'D Common street.
fan " qdr
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

The Grant movement booms no longer. not
WithstandiDg the Cork furry.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15

THE NEW LOUISIANA REMEDY.
Grestest Cough Sirnp Of tho age, OF Of
any age. Product Of our swamps. Splen.
did fer children. NO poison. THIR-
TEEN pages Of names Of HOME REFER
ENCES, and increasing! Said by drug
gists. Depot No. lOs Camp, street, N. 0.
jnl en- 2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-15
WAGONS! CANE CARTSl hPOKES
Fl. N, SOFIA,

Is and 70 Union and IK and II PerGsdO
streets,
Sole Agent for the celebrated "6TUDEBAKEH'
WAGONS. CARTS and SPRING WORK
of all kinds and sizes.
Dealer In Philadelphia and Western Cane WaT-
ons. Carts and Drays; Timber Wheels Wheel
barrows OF all DESCRIPTIONS; Bpokes, Fellows'
Hubs, Shafts. etc. Wheelwright Material.
Orders promptly filed. ALI work warranted
da7 ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-19
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

LONDON, June Is. Plaistcd's new boat for
the match with Nicholson was launched on
Tuesday, and christened columbia" Plais-
ted said ii was the finest he was ever in. Its
length is 81 feet, breadth III inches. Plais-
ted and Nicholson arc both in excellent con-
dtion.
The Sportsman suggests that those who are
in aquatics should give llanlon such a rccep-
ton in London as would add one more to the
many pleasant memories he will carry away,
to the treatment accorded him in England.
The Sporting Life saws. howell has sent
us flO0 TO bind him IN Il match with the win
ner of the belt in the present walking con
test. p. J. Panchot Of Buffalo. expresses an
intention to challenge the winner, but would
prefer to have the match take place in Amer
lea"
James Addy, a colliery proprietor OF Shelf
field, has failed; liabilities, 100000
The stakes and sportsman cup were given
to Hanlon at Newcastle, to-day.
ROME, June Is. Cardinal hi Tralto is
dead.
PARIS, June Is. II is reported that the
minister Tirard has resigned.
The daughter of Professor Moleschotta, y
distinguished psychologist, has committed SUI
icide. She was aged Il.
ODESSA, June Is. Numerous arrests were
made at daybreak on the 18th, including stu
dents, professors and municipal employees
persons not aware of any offence except that
they were liberals.
PARIS, June Is. The French Senate Cham
Der of Deputies meet in Congress to-morrow,
to revise the article Of the constitution max
ing Versailles the seat of the legislature, with
view to removal TO Paris.
MADRID, June Is. The government has
ordered energetic measures to obtain satisfac-
ton from San Domingo for the outrage to the
Spanish flag, in the arrest last winter and
subsequent execution of two insurgent Gen.
erals who took refuge on Spanish vessel.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

A Panama despatch says the revolution
there ended Sunday
A Nevada bank is reported to have closed
out its trade dollars, yesterday, at par with
gold
The Louisiana constitutional convention
reports presented by the Committee on State
Debt, were re-committed.
Hon. Frederick W. Greene, ex-member OF
Congress, died at Cleveland, yesterday.
The case of Lille Duer, for alleged muir.
der of Ella Hearn. was given TO the jury al
Baltimore, last night.
Philip Jones, temporarily insane, cut his
throat and attempted to kill his child, but fell
dead on the way. at Scranton, Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-19
MINNESOTA.
Riot.

ST. PAIL, June Is. The Governor was
summoned at midnight to Tracy. to suppress
riot. Particulars have not yet been OBJ
tanned. Tracy is the terminus of the Has
tings and Dakota Railroad.
Later. II seems there has been no cause
for apprehension of trouble in Tracy. 800
men struck. and making some noisy demon
STATIONS. frightened the sheriff. who called
on the Governor for troops. All quiet
TRACY, June Is. Three hundred railroad
laborers and tramps are in town, making ri
otous demonstrations. There has been no
violence or bloodshed as yet. The Governor
left st. Paul for here this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-19
GRANITE HALL,

The Republicans of Augusta, qualified to vote, are
requested to meet at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-19
THE INDIANS.

Sr. PAUL, June 49, Gen Miles is organ
ning column of troops to clear the country
north of the Missouri river of all Indians
who come across from Sitting Bulls camp,
as they have been raiding on the reservation
there.
Gen. Crook has just returned from the
frontier, and reports all quiet. but he
says stealing Of ponies must b, stopped or
there will be trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-19
WE NAIL

WithOuf charge, Rules for Self. Measure, and sam
Piles of Material from which Mems, Youths aud
Boys Suits made, (siso Sportsmen's, Firemen's
and Military Circulars,) TO correspondents In any
part Of the United States. Address &. w. HIM-
MONS & son, Oak Hall, Boston, Mass.
land.
n. b. In many New England towns and cities We
have established agents, by whom orders will be
ceived at the same prices we give to those who APP
ply directl y.
greet Special Sale the 9th this year Is now TAX
ing place at Oak Hall. consisting Of Gentiemen'-
Summer Suits in Bamboo Cloths, India Seersuekers
Pongee Silks, Tussar silks, Nankeens. Drap dEie
Alpaca, and Linens. Sample cards now ready
AMI eau be obtained without cost On application
Hanrnocks. Bathing Suits. sportsnsp's goods. o.
Yachting Outfits are specialists OF Oak Hall Hos.
tom. se4teodkwew
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GO.AS.YOU.PLEASE.
The Great Race for the Championship
Of the World.

LoNDON, June *. The scores of the pe-
destrians at 4 j. N. were as follows:
Brown, PSI
Weston, 27l
Ennis, $50
Harding. 100
Brown follows Weston in the same manner
Rowell did with Ennis and O'Leary, in the 6
days contest in New York. increasing or de-
creasing his pace with Weston.
LONDON. June -. Ennis finally retired
last evening, seeing that he had no chance of
making $50 miles, which would enttlc him
to share OF the gate money. He was won
derfully well and fresher than on Tuesday,
but his feet were blistered and festcred
Harding also retired after doing 100 miles
and one lap.
Brown and Weston have both beaten all
previous records.
At three o'clock this morning the score
stood
Brown, BE miles laps.
Weston, 3l3 miles ID laps.
Bets of two to one on Brown are still forth
coming.
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
Democ ratio .(:reenback Fusion in Iowa
! and OHIO.

Democr atic (:ree nback Fusion in lows
and OHIO.
New YORK. June Is. despatch saw.
that the democratic central committee O
Iowa is endeavoring to induce their candi
dates to withdraw in favor Of the grcenback
ers. the trade depending upon the grecnback
ers in Ohio Withdrawing in favor of Ew ing
! W ashington influences are reported to be
working To secure the same end
Democratic Caucus.
Washington special says that in the dem
ocratic caucus. Senator Coke said he bro
posed raising issues other than sectional, that
will not keep the people Of the South on trial
all the time. He regarded financial issues
As good one, and gave notice that in the flu
ture he would ignore all leadership on sec
tional issues that would divide people in each
of the States. and thus crush out sectional
ism. His remarks created u decided sensa-
ton.
The caucus adjourned without action sub
ject to the call of the chair.
The smallncss of the attendance and the
promptitude with which the adjournment
sine die was ordered AS soon as "a quorum
had assembled, are considered indicative of
the desire, on the part of Il large majority of
democratic senators to allow the whole sub
Ject OF yesterdays controversy to die out,
Nomination.
SAN FRANcisco, June IS. The working
mems municipal convention nominated Rev
Isaac :. kalloch for mayor
Republican State Convention.
The republican State convention this after
noon adopted a platform re-atfirming allie
glance to the republican party, dcnouncihg
the attempt of the democracy to interfere
with the purity of elections, sustains the
Presidents veto policy, pledges the party to a
faithful application OF the new constitution
and support Of progressive education. There
is also an anti-Chinese plank and declara-
ton which fayors small holdings of land. No
nominations were made.
The convention nominated Geo c. Perkins
on the first ballot.
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MISSOURI.


ST. LorIs, June Is Report. from South
eastern Missouri and Northeastern Arkansas.
along the line of the ST. Louis Iron Noun
tain and Southern Railroad, and country adj
jaccnt thereto, say harvesting is well under
way throughout the region. The wheat crop
is very fine. Corn and cotton are looking
unusually well. The acreage Of wheat and
corn is much greater than that OF any proceed
ing wear.
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RHODE ISLAND.
Commencement.

Providence. June II. The one hundred
and eleventh Commencement of Brown nj
vcrsity. occurred to-day. The exercises of
the graduating class were held in the First
st. Baptist church. Regular academic de-
grces were conferred upon class numbering
forty Master of Arts in course, con-
fcrrcd upon twcnty-three members of former
classes. Several honorary degrees were also
conferred
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MEXICO.
The Situation.

CITY OF MEXICO. June 10. 1t is feared
that a number of Presidential candidates in
the field will lead to an anarchy next year.
but President Diaz will see the next Presi-
dent duly installed and as Senior General of
the army will no doubt sustain him. The
new revenue bill will add $1,000, 900 per an
mum to the treasury.
The landless Indian population are engaged
in an extensive and dangerous agitation for
the apportionment OF lands from large es-
tates. The movement extends throughout
srveral States.