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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26
England seems on the eve of very serious

England seems on the eve Of a very serious
financial panic, caused prim trily. 1t s thought,
by the losses and anticipated failure OF one Of
It's largest banking institutions, tho Oriental
Bank. The dispatches from London repre-
sent very gloomy feeling existing not only
there, but In France and other European
countries. 1t ia to be hoped that the gloomy
outlook Is exaggerated. Financial trouble In
London, however, has been anticipated for
some time past and freely predicted by the
paners
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

The Kansas immigration fever still con-
tinues, and far exceeds the rush into Illinois
some thirty years ago, when that State was
first thrown open to settlement. In one day
of last week 1000 persons passed through
Kansas City, Mo, on their way to Kansas.
A large majority OF these are well-to-do
families from the Middle States. The immi-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

Tho funeral Of Porter, the popular actor re-
GENTLY murdered at Marshall, Texas will take
place In New York to-day at "Ths Little
Church Around the Corner" Much feeling
has been aroused over the affair among the
dramatic profession, which seems to be fully
reeiprocated In Marshall and neighboring
towns. Everywhere Porters death Is loudly
condemned, and by none more positively than
by the people of Texas
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

As financial operation the late Paris Ex-
position was far from being success. The
expenses aggregated 55,Ooo,OoO francs, while
the receipts were only 3O.o0O.o0o In Ameri-
can money this shows q deficit Of nearly
s5,o0O,0OO. Philadelphia made better show
t,,,~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

suppressed by the Times for prudential rea-
SONS. At least this Is natural inference
from the very doubtful manner In which the
Times vouches for Capt. Stevenson. and ex-
presses the belief that no will not go very
far WRONG.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26
new onLEAss. MARCH ne. 1870.

Judge Hunt, Of the Supreme Court has 90
far recovered "a to be able to articuate a few
words, but Ia yet unable TO speak commercially
The prevailing opinion IL that he will never
sufficiently recover from his recent attack Of
paralysis TO occupy the bench again. I,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26
CITY TAXES AND LICENSES FOR 1873

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE. CRY Harr, !
New Orleans. March 20, 1879,
Only few days remain to pay city taxes Of
1879 without penalties; MONDAY, the thirty.
first OF March instant. being the last day.
Licenses for 1879 were due February ~ and
the list OF delinquents is now being prepared
for enforcement with penalties.
trouble and expense may be avoided By I'm
mediate payment
ALT. Il. ISAACSON.
mho lot Administrato, of Finance,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

grafton OF Southern negroes has only re-
Gently begun, and appears to produce more
alarm than delight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26
"THE REPUBLIC OF REPUBLICS. ,,
BY ONE OF THE COUNSEL IN PHE CASE OF
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

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heartily CON 1t to our people every
whers."--B. M. PALMER. D. D.
An Invaluable contribution to American
po'it1cai literature. H. NJ. sPOFF0RD, United
States Senator.
An sdm irabl7 prepared and overwhelminp-
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"A truly great work on the union Of the
S . ,7 and their federal agency"
For sale to subscribers by
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TO MEXICAN WAR VETERANS.

nEAIoAN WAR VETERANS or their heirs
can nave their business and claims attended 10
Tree OF charge by calling on
MCLEAN l. THOMPSON.
nnlsu A Carondelet street. up stairs.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT SUITS.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-Four suits, involv-
ing questions OF great interest TO American authors and
publishers. recently brought In tho United States
Court in this city against j. N stoddart Co to re-
them from publishing reprint OF the Encycio-
pdia Brittanca" The tenth volume OF this work con-
tains several articles written by American authors,
which were copyrighted in. this country. stoddart IL
Co. about issuing the reprint OF this volume, when
they received notice OF the snts Motions for premi'
injunction in two OF the cases 10 restrain them
from Issuing the volume made. Argument was
heard by Judge Butler these motions several days
ago.
II contended that tbe articles could not appear In
the stoddartss reprint as their publication would be
infringement OF the copyright Judge Butler today de.
MED the lnary injunction the ground claimed
by defendants that the granting Of the injunction at
that time when the book ~ all ready for publication
would cause them irreparable damage, while the COM
painants would suffer only slight damage from snch
publication OF their work The cases Will now go TO ina
hearing. and will probably be reached some time next
Spring.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30

same-if il think it advisable-to the Legislature az
its coming session. An address to the residents Oh
the proposed county was o,iered TO be issued.
STATEN ISLAND.
ST,PLEToN.-A two-story frame house IN Rocky
Hollow, Siapeton, was entirely destroyed oy brS
early yesterday morning. The building was owned
by the Staten Island Savings Bank, and was not ID
sured. The amount Of the loss could not ne ascsr
tained, and the origin of the fire Is mystery. for
some time the house had been unoccupied. ana tne m
:" Rocky Hollow gang" had possession OF 10 nntl
recently, when the owner threatened these men
with arrest if they did not keep ont of II.
WEST BRIGHToN.-Mrs August Keymel, OF west
Brighton recently left her husband, saying that IN
the future she wished to be known as Mrs. Winnen
While on the way to Richmond Valley, near Dnich
Farms recently. she was suddenly seized by Adolpn
Krone an elderly German. who attempted 10 assaui,
her, but she escaped. She had Krone arrested aun
arraIgned before Justice Vaughn, at Chiffon; wDo
upon hearing the womans story committed the oiu
man in default of bail 10 the County Jail Tor the ac
tion of the Grand Jury.
HUDSON RIVER TOWNS
ARMoNcK-A child three years old. daughter OF
Theodore Merritt, of ArmOnck, on Saturday was
lett in charge of a sister few years older dnrlng
a brief absence of their mother from the house. lhe
eldest while playing with the fire, let q piece o1
burning rag fall into the lap of her sister setting
fire to her clothes, which were entirely consumed
and the child's body burned to crisp. Ii died In
an hour
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
THE ARRAGoN NOT OVERDUE.

sHE SAILS FROM BRISTOL DECEMBER 10, FOR NEW
YoRK-NoT EXPECIED To ARRIVE BEFORE THURS
DAY.
The Associated Press dispatch from London. as
Published yesterday, stating that the steamship
Arragon of the Great Western Steamship Line, ruiz
ming between this city and Bristol, England, had
foundered in the Atlantic, was discredited by the
agent, Mr.. Morgan. in this city yesterday. He had
received dispatch from the owners Yesterday after
noon and no mention was made of the loss of the
Arragon. of such n rumOr IL the steamer were
supposed TO be lost, Mr.. Morgan says he wond GER
tainly have received some information. The dis
patch also stated that the vessel was from this
port bound 10 Bristol which proves to he an error
The Arrag0n sailed from berc ON November %, and
arrived 3t Bristol December 10. She sailed again
on December 10 for NewYOrk, and the usual length
OF the voyage bciugthrreen days, she would not be
due here until Thursday; and owing 10 the prevail
ing adverse weather she is not expected before
Sunday. The Arragon probably has on board few
steeragc passengers, and her cargo will consist
chiefly of tin aud rags
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30

Increased business but be was unable 10 all the the
contracts as fast rs anticipated. Some creditors
recently pressed him for their caims and on
Saturday he consulted with several OF the largest
creditors, and they advised him to make an assign
ment, which he did yesterday against his own
wishes. VIM. r. Foster being the assignee.
No preferences are given, as Mr. Haigh expects TO
pay al the creditors in full. and for that purpose IT
should be made now. The total liabilities, including
real estate mortgages, are estimated at S3OO,Ooo,
while the nominal assets $3.50, 900. His assets
consist Of real estate and factories in Brooklyn and
MoTrisana, machinery. steel and wire on hand, ana
open accounts. The Brooklyn factory and plant is
valued at 100000 mortgaged for $1,000 & the
Morrisana property estimated at S2OO,oOO
mOrtgaged for 100000. Business will continue
without interruption. as the creditors are iavoraoe
to a settlement aud expect Mr.. HaiRh to extrcate
his affairs If allowed time Much sympathy is ex-
pressed In the trade.
The schedule, which was filed yesterday III the
assignment Of Bernard Travis, John Travis ana
Jesse Travis to Henry X. Motley. estimated the La
bilities at S66, ,461 OF; ; nominal assets, x732 W
real assets $4s, 1927 49, The schedule of Edgar ~
Hill. Joseph ii. Cunningham and Charles HarGene
burgh, In their assignment to Harvey T. Cleveland
places the liabilities at S96,067 10; nominal assete
S76,4 ,443 9S real, 81. 746 81.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
INSPECTOR MURRAT'S CAPTURE.

TAKING A THIEF WITH THE PROCEEDS OF ROBBERY.
In Henry-st., Sunday evening, William
Woodruff alias Maxwell. welknown thief, was seen
TO enter No. 52 carrying a bundle. Inspector Murray
watched the house yesterday and several
persons pass In and out carrying bundles. 1t
was a boarding house aud Woodruff had hired room
Saturday morning and moved In two large trunks The
officer waited uDt Woodruff and three other men were
in the together and then they demanded admit
tancc. When Inspector Murray entered Woodruff drew
revolver, but was cyerpowered and handcuffed. With
him Charles A Antwn, OF No. 81 stanton-st, WILL
lam Fields. OF No. 7S East Houston-st ana a who
gave his name Johu Burns, but refused 10 give his
feeidence
rne room was Uttered with articles amounting in
value 10 81 900. Among these articles
s3k opera cloak. Eandsome shawis. slk dresses
etc. The articles believed TO be tho proceeds
II O robbery. Woodruff said he had purchased the
GOODS OF an ankno in Philadelphia. The orison
era were taken to Police Headquarters ad locked up
Of woodruff. Aysy.r~ snd Fields said that they had
geen ineva 20 the place TO look at some articles WHICH
they had been informed could be bought cheap. The
Inspector believed that they were telling the truth
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
RECORDER HACKErTs SUCCESSOR.
ASSISTANT DIsTRICr-ArroRNEY ROLLINS Tnk Nc
PROMINENT CANDIDATE.

ASSISTANT DISfR1CF-AfrORNEI ROLLINS lHk MOSI
PROMINENT CANDIDATE.
The Sinking Fund Commissioners yesterday
adopted appropriate resolutions in regard to Re-
corder Hackett. In the Aldermen's Chamber eau
cussing going on all day concerning his sue
cessor. Various rumOrs in circulation, one
being that Alderman Morris would be elected presi-
dent of the next Board of Aldermen. and in return
for this that the Republicans would vote for Fred
erck Smyth for Recorder This could not be traced
TO any trustworthy 1t sprobable that Alder
man Morris will be elected president but the Repub
icans claim that this has nothing to do with the Re-
coTdership. Neither the Tammany Anti -Iammany
nor Republican members in a majority, aud as
Iammany had the presidency last year and Anti
Tammany this year. the Republicans claim that il
ughtfully belongs TO them next year. As to the
Recordership, Mr.. Hackett nominated and
elected by the Republicans. the Anti-Iammany fac
tions supporting the Republican nomination. there
fore, his successor should be named by the Repub-
trct-AttOrney Rollins for the place and Will adhere
to him, refusing TO enter into any combination
with the Democrats
The Tammanv members may give q compliment
tary vote to Frederick Smyth but il is said they
knowledge that the position belongs 10 the Repub-
hcans. and they will vote eventually for Mr.. R0l-
Inns Whether this will be done not could not be
definitely ascertaned last night. The Antl-Tam-
many members were talking yesterday of voting
for Charles II. Knox as their candidate.
The Board will meet to-day and adjourn until to-
morrow without transacting any business, out of
respect to Recorder Hackett.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
PIGEON SHOOTING IN NEW-JERSEY.

TRENTON, n. j., Dec. 29.-A match at fifty
birds for Iaan, thirty yards risc eighty yards
boundary for 5000 a side between A. De Ford, OF
Rochester, and d Wood, OF Camden. took place here
to-day. II result IN favor OF Wood Score Al 70 49,
SOMERyILLE, =. re, 2n-The return
pigcOnshOOting cCI -. "a tcb 'ween NJ
L. Treadwe,I. ~ New nj :. johns D. OF New
jersey, for S1O0as. a Senty-r sc Y rds. was won
by Treadwel after close and exciting atch Score
43 to Al.
RAILWAY, n. j., Dec. GA number Of New
Jersey pigaon-shooers contested for silver adge at
Trcmey to-day. The conditions OF the match ere i've
birds for each man. The trophy won by Mr. hilbert
Henderson who killed five birds straight Mr.. Mur-
ray took the second prIZe.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
,pprsrrD FOR BROKEN pIEpGEs.

ARRESTED FOR BROKEN PLEDGES.
REASONS WHY GENERAL GEORGE GARRISON Is NOW
IN LUDLOW STREET JAII-BIs ACCOUNT OF THh
MATTER.
An order OF arrest was issued some time ago by
Judge Donohue against General George Garrison. OF
Newburg, n. Y, gentleman of reputed promi-
neuce and wealth, upon the affidavit of George b.
Bayard an importer of liquors at No. 60 New-st.'
who alleges that General Garrison obtained $4,000
from him about two years ago bv trick and device.
dcputy-shcrf arrested General Garrison yester-
day.
John Henry Hail. attorney for Mr.. Bayard said to
n TRIBUNE reporter yesterday: my client, Mr..
Bayard had been associated with General Garrison
In the New-York Attrition Company, In the United
States Attnton Company. and IN other enterprises
VIII ch had not proved rcmunerative. and about two
years ago he entered into written agreement with
George Garrison that If the latter would transfer TO
him certain shares Of stock in ta'c-mines In
ST. Lawrence County, and also certain patent rights
in different attrition companies, he would pay him
$4,000. The payment was made, but Garrison
failed to transfer the stock. The defendant was
asked repeatedly 10 make bis contract good but he
failed to do so, always making some excuse or
putting OF sro the day Gi anste ahst uness he
delivered the stock i should have TO arrest
him. Then obtained from Judge Donohue an order
of arrest. That occurred some months ago An eI,
fort was made to serve the warrant but General
Garrison was out Of the city and could not be
found. At last he returned, and then Informed
him that unless he made the delivery according TO
agreement the warrant would be served and he
would be locked up. He continued to make prom,
ses Of delivery. hut after he had repeatedly failed
10 keep his word the warrant was served, aud tns
morning he was arrested and held in 10000 bail"
General Garrison was seen last night IN Ludlow
Street Jail. HI said =" The documents which l
signed were entirely in fiduciary capacity. was
general manager of the United States Attr1tion
Company and in the ordinary process OF business
MANY documents were presented for me to sign.
Having received the authority of the officers of the
company did not hesitate "A minute to give docn-
menls my Endorsement or signature A. L. Smith,
the president aud thomas Gorchin, the
secretary, were the responsible persons
connected with the company. and when
they authorized me TO sign documents, did so
frequently without scrutnzing them as should.
informed Mr.. Bayard that they alone should be
held responsible for the contract signed, but he
thought he could best call them TO account by ar
resting me. believe that shall be furnished the
requisite amount of bonds Tomorrow"
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
WORK AT ST. JOHNLAND.

The first meeting of the new board of directors of
the St. Johnland Society was held at p. IN. yester
day at the Bible House. Fourth-ave and Eghth-st
The following officers elected for the ensuing
year Adam Marie. presidents the Rev. DIR. II.
Dyer, vice presidents Howard Potter, treasurer; !;
Anson w. Hard, secretary. 1t was stated that the
receipts for the year had been about 10000. and
the same amount expended One new cottage is
now being built and funds have already been pro-
vided for the erection of five Others. There have
been $50 beneiciaries during the year, OF which
twenty are inmates of the Old Mems Home. There
is now fiourishng settlement at the socetys prop
erty on Long Island.
L. was stated AT the meeting that through the
hberality of Cornelius Vanderbilt. member of the
Board. but who is now III Europe, a provision has
been made for the erection of substantial building
upon the sOcietv's grounds, 10 accommodate twenty
orphan girls. Mr.. Vanderbilt has also established
a permanent fund Tor the support OF the inmates of
the building.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
STEALING TO GET BREAD.

Charles NJ. Sheridan. age nineteen years. of No.
os watt-st.. a well-dressed. respectable-looking
yonng man. who appeared TO be novice in crime
was brought up on remand before justice Morgan
Yesterday at the TOmbs Police Court. for the lar
ceny of valise containing wearing apparel. etc,
belonging to Lincoln McVelgh. on board Des-
brosses Street and HobOken ferry boat ON Decem-
Der 23 The accused man. with tears IN his eyes.
pleaded that be was without food for two days. He
was held for trial IN default Of $500 BAIL.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
LOSS OF A GERMAN SHIP

Theodore Ruger. shp-brcker at No William-st
received dispatch from Liverpool yesterday, stat
ing that ihe German ship Leda. which sailed from
here Oh December s. had gone ashore on Goodwin
Sands. in the Straits of Dover. aud, with cargo.
would become a total loss. The crew was landed at
Deal. The cargo consisted of S363 barrels of re-
fined petroleum, shipped by Msyer Brothers, was
valued at about $3.50 1000. and fully insured. Tbe
ship was built at Richmond Me-. In 1865. was of
1,3O6 tons capacity. and valued st about
$40 600. II was also fully insured.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Ne,r- York Hoel-Senator Thomas +. Bayard OF
pelsware tSnn hrsnus Ho's'Senator R0,eoe conh1hR
OF Utica Attorney General Charles Devens yhoeu % eb
putnaIn OF Boston. Captain III. Robinson OF inc brsh
Army and Assemb ymsn B. Wnaor porson ~
cenrfor A 81 Paddock OF Nebraska Daniel toDnsnn VI
Troy and IT, b. Icdyard, General Manager oil the McWgan
Central Railroad. Hoffman elect
J. w Wadsworth of Geneseo. N. Y... Guseu Hous Ill az
Auditor General william p schell, OF Pernylyanis %.
NirboIas VofsI-Fx Congressman John VI. Thompson OF
PennsyIvana Park Avenue Hoie-Colonei george A.
q A
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30

who accompanied him. examine and receive his
license for consideration. Zeer refused the Offer
ana quarrel ensued during which 1T came out that
German himself and not his friend, was the lnspec
tor policeman was called in TO end the disturb
ance. and took both TO the police station In FL
drdge-st where Zeer was locked up on MT. Tor
was in the pursuit Of bis duty. Zeier now brings
this complaint, which German claims Is promp'eo
by hope of revenge.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
AN EXCISE INSPECTOR ACCUSED.

Charges Of blackmail were preferred before the
Board of Excise yesterday against John German, an
Inspector who heretofore has borne good repata'
ton, by Max Zeier. saloon-keeper at No. 90 Hes
tsr-st. Mr.. Zeier charges that German entered bis
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
AID FOR THE HOSPITALS.

ALL CONTRIBUTIONS Nor YKT IN TIE HANDS OF
THE COMMITTEE.
The result of the contributions on Hospital Sat
urday and Sunday could not be fully ascertained
yesterday because of the large number OF small
amounts and the length of time required to col
lect and count tie contributions from all parts OF
the city. Charles Lanier treasurer OF the hospital
fund committee, stated to a TRIBUNE reporter that
the following was a list reported up to last even
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
NOT CONNECTED WITH ME sTANDARD

W. J. Henderson. the business manager of the
Standard Theatre. said yesterday that the New
York Standard English Opera Company" which is
now IN financial difficulties in Montreal. has never
had any connection with the Standard Theatre in
New-York. The travelling company of the Stan
dard Theatre had finished its work in New-Jersey
two weeks after highly successful season
tinuing since last February. The company in
Montreal under the management of j. r. Hoyt,
who led the orchestra at the Olympic Theatre when
" Fatinitza" was played there. After " Fatinltza"
was presented at the Standard, Mr.. HOyt took a few
of the performers and started TO Montreal He was
Lot authorized to the of the Standard.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
EMBARRASSED BY A BRIDGE CONTRACT.
]. LLOYD HAIGH. A WIRE MANUFACTURER, MAKES

EMBARRASSED BY BRlDGE CONTRACT.
J. LLOYD HAIGH. A WIRE MANUFACTURER, MAKES
AN Observation-Disclosures $500. .O0O-LARGE
ASSETS.
Much surprise was caused in tie iron and steel
trade yesterday by the announcement of the failure
of j. LLOYD Haigh. manufacturer of wre at No. 81
John-st. Mr.. Haigh was the successful bidder for
the contract for supplying wire for the Brooklyn
Bridge. his bill being 1891 600 he also furnished
the wire for the Erie Canal Towing Company and
for the Atlantic cables. lie had large property,
excellent credit and reputation and has generally
been considered wealthy. His main factory was in
Brooklyn, but last Summer he put up small factory
at MorrIsania at the New-York Athletic Club dock,
and few months ago began the erection of q large
brick factory near the same place
The main cause Of his failure s ascribe@ to the
bridge contract as unadjusted matters with the per-
sons who furnished him the steel caused pressure
on bis regular business: and large improvements on
his property helped TO increase the load he was car
rying. The improvements on his factories anocatHd
to $4,000. These were made In aitclpAtion Of
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
NEVER FAILS
RlDWAYS SARSAPiRILLIAN RES0LVENT

remedy composed ingredients OF medical
properties essential 20 purify heal repair and nvgorate
br0kendOwn and wasted body-QUICK, PLEAsANT 4, SAFE
And PERMANENT In Its treatment and cure.
Sound aesh and healthy abrc or hard muscle are
Nomaer by what name the complaint may be Designated.
whether be scroula Consumption, SYphs Ulcers Sores
TumOr Bos Eryslpelas or salt theum diseases Of the
Lungs. Kidneys. Bladder. Womb, skin. Hver. stomach
constitutional virus
in the BLOOD which supplies the waste and builds
the blood is unhealthy the process OF ropair must be
sound.
The pn ran ifcsoivenf not onlys compensatlnr
remedy but the Harmonious action OF each O the
IN establishes hrOug tho entire
harmony. supplies the blood vessels with pure and
healthy o life. The -kn, after few days
tho ssrsaparlsn becomes clear and beautiful Pimpies
Ulcers cured. suffering
uia Eruptive Diseases Of the Eyes Month Ears Legs.
Glands that
from uncured diseases or mercury or from the use Of ros
frs SJlffndfs rely the Sarsaparillan
continued sufficient time 20 make Its impression tia
aystem. PRICE 81 PER BOTTLE.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
[Anounccmenrs.t

at is not in the power of m0rtals to COM
mand success" but those who machess silk nat OF
KNOX for the New Year VIII deserve No. 2l2 broadway
andE Fifth AYenue Hotel