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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
AaFILIBUsTER REMINIsENCE.
How an Innocent Doctor Was Roughly Han
died by the Nioaraugans.

A memorial will soon be presented to Con-
gress In behalf OF ~ Gel tain Mrs. Eliza Ltv-
Ingston, widow of one Dr. Jos Livingston, Of
Leon, Nicaragua, and later Ut la Uuten, san
Salvador. In 1913 Or. Livingston, u native
OF the United Sates, became resident OF
Leon. In Nicaragua. In 1866 he made a brief
Visit to the United States, aud on his return
landed at tho port OF SAN Juan del Norte
GreytOwnl, whence he pursued his way as
fast rs n leather stag coach, drawn by many
mules could transport bin. Unfortunately,
however, the doctor reached this portion OF
his journey just As the 'gray-eyed man OF
destiny" Gen. VIM. Walker, was making
things particularly lively, and the Minister
Of War, Gen. Isres, was affected with much
suspicion OF every foreigner, especially OF one
just come from that hDtuei Of iibustsfs-
United States. The CONS qHenee Was that
just at the moment when DR.. Livingston was
cODgratuating himself on the near prospect
Of rest from his wanderings he was selzed
by o number Ut brUb2ed and mustached sol
diers OF the Republic nj Cnvento, four miles
from his own Residence and almost befOre he
could convince himself that he was awake he
was securely lodged In the guard-huuse at
Leon, with the pleasant prospect OF being
taken out and shot next morning. He was
not shot, however, but after many days OF
suspense, pfivatlUn and indlgnlty, during
which his wife worked with ali her heart for
his release, no was conducted 10 the frontier
under strong guard and WAS quietly left to
his own resources just within the territory OF
San Salvador. He was soon rejuned by his
wife and children, but tbs goods and ehattels
were lost to him forever, not to speak of his
excellent practice In Leon. He was Obliged to
start Ia lie afresh, which be- did Ia La Union,
San Salvador. His subsequent career con-
tained only one important svent-his death
In 1871 The amount claimed on behalf OF
Mrs. Livingston is $4,000, 1t Is stated that
many other citizens sustained Injuries similar
to those OF the doctor. and All effort will DO
made TO get them 70 cooperate IN seeking re-
dress. The total amount that might DO thus
demanded from Nicaragua is estimated at
S656,000. In many cases IL Is stated no effort
has been made 10 Gullnet these claims.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
kEafssntsiisg Plans,

IL IL reported on Wall street that Mr.. Sher-
mans purchase Of $4,000. 900 bonds yesterday
Is to be followed by another purchase OF an
equal amount. The supply is expected
30 come from Europe, and II the Secre-
fary buys many more OF the SIS OF 1881
Tor the sinking fund 1t is probable that
the supply Of this class OF security will be
largely augmented. It is reported further
that the opposition In Congress to further
issues of 4 per cent bonds for refundinR pur-
poses Is increasing, and that some OF the
Western members are determined that If fur
Their refunding 10 authorized the bonds shall
be sold directly TO the people, Instead VI being
filtered through q syndicate. Wall street
hnaneiers say II would not be good policy to
tie the hands Of the Secretary by forbidding
him to dispose OF the bonds In such manner as
ne deemed for the best interests of the de-
partment, however desirable 1t might be to
give the public the first chance at them. II A
per cent bonds are authorized, bankers here
will doubtless at once form a syndicate, and
will take q very large amount of them. Ii
Congress confines the refunding TO 81 per
cent, which Is scarcely probable. a syndicate
will take the bonds, but the terms will have
TO be made SO liberal that satisfactory
amount OF money can be realized out OF the
operation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
phths ria M Russia.
New York Times.

The reported ravages Of diphtheria In Rus
STA offer q fresh and most atnentable instance
of the extent to which the greatest human
calamties may be aggravated by Ignorance
and superstition. 1t Is often found abso-
lutely impossible to persuade the Russian
peasants TO accept medical aid OF any kind,
even when In extremity 70 all such offers
they reply with their wonted fatalism If
we are to die no medicine can save us; If we
are to live we don't need it." The prolonged
fasts OF the Greek Church, the practice of bap-
tizlng infants In ice-cold water, which it would
be thought impiouS to warm, and Of clothing
them insufficipntly until the age of seven, In
compliance with some absurd superstition,
yearly cause countless deaths Nothing Is
more astounding to a foreigner than this utter
recklessness of life among the Slavonan
races, which evinced itself during the great
cholera epidemic of 1871, In details whose
grotesque horror surpassed anything In De-
foes history or the London plague. One poor
wretch actually pointed with pride to d coffin
which he had bought cheap" as soon as the
pestilence began, and kept standing In a
corner OF his room ever since, in readiness for
immediate USE You know" he added, with
a CHASTITY chuckle, iii my wife and should
both die about the same time we can both go
into this coffin, and that will save the expense
of an0fhartn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
A Bold Robbery.

Station L OF the New York postotfice was
burglarzed on the night OF January 8 In a
most audaeouS manner. The thieves entered
the yard through an old shanty on Twenty
eighth street. They began operations on the
iron bars which protect the rear windows.
Several of them we're sawed tn twain while
others were forced from their sockets by the
aid OF jmmies. After tearing and cutting
away the bars they succeeded In reaching the
Interior OF the building, In which three gas
jets were burning One of the cracksmen, at
tired In the uniform OF a postman, then pro-
cured broom, and while the officer on patrol
was passing the front Of the store he was seen
sweeping the floor. After the policeman had
been thrown off his guard the other burglars
were permitted to enter, and then the large
safe In Superintendent Moger's office, In the
front OF the store, was taken In hand. The
safe, which Is Of TerwiIligers patent and
weighs several tons, was then rolled to the
rear Of the Office. where 1t was hidden from
view from the street. Then the robbers be-
gan work IN earnest, and after boring two
holes three-quarters Of an zach In diameter,
powder was Inserted In the door and the fuse
set off. BY the explosion the large iron door
was shattered. and then the iron drawers In
which the money, stamps and registered let
tiers were kept were forced aud their contents
removed, amounting to nearly $4,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
The Texas Pacific Lands.

Speaking OF the recent purchase by jay
Gould Daniel B. Hale and other parties TO q
syndicate formed In the interest of the Anglo
American Land and Emigration Company OF
Chicago, of the entire land reservation Of the
Texas and Pacific Company and small slice,
also, of the International and Great Northern
lands d correspondent says:
"The Texas and Pacific lands comprised
over 100000 acres, and the International
slice contained over 900 acres. These
lands are the pick of greedy corporations,
and embrace variety OF choice tracts which
may better be termed separate and vast terri
tories, suitable for the different uses OF agri-
culture or grazing, with here and there a
tempting lead In coal or iron. The Anglo
American Company have In first view the
chief aim and end of progressive agriculture.
Speed the plow' will be the watchword of the
hardy tillers OF the soil who will be their
humber instruments In the fulfllment OF the
prophecy of thelr success. The wealthy
gentlemen Of the syndicate will do much for
Texas not forgetting the silver lining Of their
own pockets. The best class Of Scotch farm
ers have been selected as people peculiarly
fitted to develop and to populate q new coun-
try. They will be men az able to make both
ends of their farming maet-Rnd more--as
they are eager to seize upon the opportunity
offered each worthy one of them to found q
comfortable home In the New World. The
lands will be sold on long time, In alternate
tracts, with the iudieous reserve by the
shrewd syndicate OF perhaps fully one half OF
en- Investment 80 ingeniously improved.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, january IA, 1880.

WEDNESDAY, January IA, 1880.
The Senate assembled at Boon precisely
Yesterday, Lieut.. Gov. L. A. Witt In the chair
and twenty-nine members, quorum, pres
ent
Prayer was offered by Rev DIR. Ii. MI.
Palmer.
The journals Of the first and second days
sessions were approved.
Senator Calfen presented the papers In the
contested case OF Warinoth vs. Estopnal,
which were received without being read and
referred to the Committee on Elections and
Qualifications, when appointed.
On motion OF Senator Robertson the Senate
took q recess until half-past 10 O'clock
After recess Secretary Clegg, from his desk,
said
Gentlemen of the Senate-In the absence Of
Lieut.. Gov. Wilt. and by his direction, / now
Call the Senate to order and call the Hon. u.
III. Mutt. or 0addo. to the chair.
Senator Mutt took the chair.
The roll being called quorum was found
10 be present.
Senator Robertson moved that when the
Senate adjourn II adjourn until tomorrow at
IA o'clock IN. Adopted.
On motion of Senator Robertson the Senate
then adjourned until Thursday at noon,
Thereafter the Senate In body proceeded
to Odd Fellows Hall to attend the Inaugural
tion Of Governor Wilt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
CURRENT HUMOR.

Grave robbers-doctors who save lives.
| Lady behind counter, to cabmaD): "Palr OF
gloves? Yes What Is your DumberW Cab
man: "A hundred and nnety-three"
"A goose saved Rome; Swami may save The
party" argued the Republicans OF Maine.
And then they planked down that $1,000
bribe-L Courler-J ournal.
Man" says Victor Hugo, twas the conun-
drum OF the eighteenth century; woman Is the
conundrum 81 the nineteenth century" Au
American editor adds: "We can't guess her,
but will Dsver give her up-no never"
young man. while attempting to fix O.
misplaced switch on q young Iady's head
10 q ballroom, stepped on her dress and
wrecked the train" She told him TO con-
ductor to q seat, and be more car-ful in
future. Wheeling Leader.
school teacher, who has just been telling
the story OF David. winds up with And this
happened over 5000 years ago" A little
Gherub, it's eyes dlIated with wonder after
moments thought: "Oh, dear marin, what o
memory you must have"
II ordered dozen oysters" said the blond
young man with the helmet hat; land here
are oily eleven. viii Won kindly elucidate?'
II will" replied the obIiging restaurateur.
There Is certain superstition prevalent in
good society, against thirteen at table. and
you eee-eh2'- Puck.
Young man to photographer: Are my pie
lures done?" Artist: aIet's see" carefully
scanning the young mans face and then the
photographs he holds In his hand; whats
the manner" Young man (in astonishm ent)
Jones. sir" Artist (having discovered the
name on them: "Oh, yes: these are yours"
Young men who may have occasion TO de-
cline proposals OF marriage In 1880 should
commit to memory Samuel j. IiIden's re-
spouse to reporter, when that veteran
bachelor was asked something he did not care
to make direct reply to: 81 would prefer that
1t be considered that you had not asked the
question. - Fond du Lac Reporter.
When Mesmer was the rage in Paris q
favorfte lap-dog of the witty actress, Mile.
Arnoult. fell sick and was Immediately sent
TO be mesmerized After q few magnetic
passes the little sufferer became qulescent,
and the paroxysm not returning he was sent
back with q certificate OF his complete re-
storation to health aud yigor. And then he
Is sufficiently malicious to turn right around
about three hundred times q mlnute-and
die" But, thank Heaven says his comforted
mistress, Il have the doGumsnts to show that
the poor dear died In perfect health
A sleeping tournament, In which every one
shores as be pleases, has been in progress In
San Francisco. 1t Was conducted In one OF
the saloons in the mission. and the man who
demonstrated his ability to sleep the greatest
lumber Of hours during The month received,
instead Of the usual belt or medal. the more
appropriate prize OF richly illustrated edi-
tlOn of RIP Van Winkle." q beautiful copy
of the old story of 1.-THE Seven Sleepers," a
big bolster, q pair OF pillows, Il spring mat
tress and handsome bedstead. The sleeping
was done In the saloon under the eyes OF the
scorers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
A Novel Ceremony on n Train.


This morning novel ceremony took place
at the Central Depot that was very interest
Ing to those that witnessed it. The st. Louis
express from the East, which should arrive
here at 5:l5 a. m, was two hours late, and
the officers at the depot noticed an old gem
tleman present who seemed In rather an
excitable condition. 1t was subsequently,
learned that he was waiting for no less per-
son than his expected bride, Hiss Mary Oh
colt. 1t was their intention, on the arrival
OF the train, to proceed to the house of Rev.
Mrs. Gardiner, on Jones street, who was to
unite them In marriage, when the hap
by couple were TO leave for Spencer
port where the husband, who stated
his name was Z. w. Locke, had a pressing
engagement this morning. The dilatoriness
of the train somewhat disarranged these
plans, and instead of the couple going to Mrs.
Gardiner's house the reverend lady was
brought to the cars. On the arrival Of the
train the minister and bridegroom, together
with Robert Ray. John Scott and few other
spectators. boarded the car where the bride
was. The situation was explained to her, and
she consented to have the ceremony per-
formed then and there. One end of the ear
was cleared and the ceremony took place,
Ray giving the bride away, while Scott acted
rs best man for the groom. At the conclu-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
IL the French Republic lettering r
ILondon Truth. December .


Not many days ago President Grevy senta
private message to Marshal MacMahon ur-
gently requesting him TO call at the Elysee.
The Duke of Magenta, rs may be supposed,
has no overwhelming desire to cultivate init
mate social relations with his successor. but
he naturally thought 1t good taste to respond
at once to the Invitation OF the Chief Of the
State, partly because such requests from SUI
preme power are really commands and
partly, perhaps, because he Is IN old
soldier and knows that supreme power
has habit OF making itself dsagree-
able when ttouted. When Marshal MacMa-
hon arrived at the Elysee he found not only
the President OF the Republic waiting some
what anxiousy to receive him, but also NJ.
Gambetta, who had been closeted with the
President for some time In earnest confer
ence AS soon as the preliminary compli-
merits were over, these two eminent states
men asked the not less eminent military man
whether. In case OF n popular tumult, they
might rely upon his sword" The Marshal
looked grim, but after a little hesitation an
swered something that sounded like yes.
He was then informed that the government
was compelled to confess that they had made
u dangerous mistake In bringing the cham
beers back TO Paris, and that, unhappily, trust
worthy information led them 10 believe
there would soon be riots of very
serious character. This little difficult
t. having been got over. the Marshal
was asked II he would also sound Gen. Bour-
bahi to know II he might be relied on to ac-
cepta command for street fighting In case OF
need. The Marshal demurred good deal to
this, but was at length coaxed into accepting
the mission proposed to him. 1t seems, how
ever, that Gen. Bourbaki Is made of less
malleable material than his old comrade;
and when required to say whether he would
endeavor to keep presidents Grevy and Gam
BETA In power by force OF arms, roundly an
swered that he would rot move iot for any
thing that concerned them, save to see them
hanged No other reply could be got from
him. 1t Is worth noting that the friends Of
Comte do Chambord look more cheerful than
they have done for several years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
HOUSE OF REPRE- sRNTATHvEs.
WEDNESDAY, January ID

WEDNESDAY, january Ia,
The House was called to order ut IL 10 p
kn., Speaker Ogden In the chair and eighty
seven msmbers present
Representative Davidson, on behalf OF the
Committee on Rules, reported that that com
mittee had agreed IN the main on it's report,
but that ID had appointed subcommittee 70
Inquire how far Its action conformed to the
requirements or the new constitution and
asked for further time to make q report
The time asked for was granted.
Representative Allan presented notice OF
contest oil the seat of M III. jackson, Of St
Mary, by w. A. Posey.
Representative Letten presented a similar
notice ON the part of q. Marrero, contrasting
the seat Of u. Il. Mlllaudon, Of St Bernard.
The papers In both cases were referred to
the Committee on Elections when appointed.
The House then adjourned until u O'Clock
tomorrow. In order to take part In the In
auguration Of Gov. Wilt and Lieut.. Gov
Millinery
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
The city of New Orleans, emile Marques.

The City of New Orleans, Emile Maranezex
Jr. subrogated. vs.. Widow J. u. Belloea:
same vs.. same: same VS.. same.
THIRD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
Il ish Of Orleans, Nos. 29.7st, 40 ,7s5. 29.7s6-By
virtue of three alias, writs Of tleri ii facias to
trict Court for the parish of Orleans. in the
above entitled causes, respectively. I will
Chants and pa Auctoneer s Exenans &c ' RoyaI
street. between Canal and Gus omhouse
streets 10 the Second District Of this city. ON
'ha 9 GSRraN e1 PoRT6 pSpP Of aRouND to-
gether with all the buildings end improve
purtenances thereunto belonging or In any
wise appertaining. situated In the Second Dis
bounded by st.Phllip. Dauphne. Ursuiines and
Bourbon streets. measuring in American meas
ure. sixty feet eleven and half inches In width
ninety three feet ten and Ave- eighhts inches In
depth on the liae nearest 70 Dauphine street,
ninety five feet seven and four, eighths inches In
depth on the line nearest to Bourbon street, at
which depth ID narrows twenty eight feet eleven
and three eighths inches. and has further
depth of ninety seven feet five and ve-eighths
inches TO the rear line. on which 1t has thirty
one fest eleven aud six-e!ghths inches In
width; according to o certain measurement
bearing date November Is 1879 now ON deposit
n the office Of the Civil sheriff Of the parish Of
sss as ha06sed feet a9 dsabt from Bour
bon street. and IS bounded rs follows: On the
side towards Dauphine street, By property now
or formerly belonging to Edmond Dupuy on the
rear towards Ursullnes street by property now
or formerly belonging to Charles g. Duggazon.
and on the side towards Bourbon street By
property now or formerly belonging to G. e.
girardey, Widow Joseph 4, Latice +. O. Cane-
fia, Antonio Bernard D. B. O'Connel. Widow
Etienne Claret and the Hope Insurance Com
pany.
Seized In the above suits.
Terms-Cash on the spot
J. II. ALCEE GAUTHREAUX.
Civil Sheriff q the Parish of OrIplna.
del5 ~ isk 10 IL
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15

Somebody has been taking the moral CEN
sus of New York, with the following result:
There are In the city 5000 licensed drinking
places, 10000 paupers, 10000 neglected chill
dren, q, 600 women without character, 100000
foreigners out of 100000 population, and
10000 transient daily. On the other hand,
there are 300 public schools and $4,000, 900
spent on them yearly; 80 Catholic churches,
with accommodations for 100000 people: 400
Protestant churches with a capacity for
members; 400 Sunday schools and 10000
children. the city supports ~ charitable in-
stitutfons, which annually receive 140. 900
people,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
THE ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, THURSDAY, JANUARY 49,

display Is sosnty and unsatisfactory tale
we nave q rown accustomed TO hearing from all
foreign exhibitions. The greatest number OF
visitors thus far In single day was 10000,
and the average is about 5000. The exhfbi-
ton lasts all winter, or rather all summer,
for In Australia the calendar Is reversed and
December, January and February are the
warm months, and the fall begins In the
spring. Next year Melbourne holds an ex-
htbition, and the Vlctorians will try to I'm
prove OH that at Sydney.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15

The correspondent of the Cincinnati Com
mercial has interviewed Secretary Evarts
with regard to the alleged report OF Minister
Logan, OF Central America, concerning the
difficulties In the way of the Nicaragua
canal. AS to the statement that Mr.. Logan
had discovered law which prevented Mica
ragua from granting q concession for over
100 years, the Secretary would say nothing.
The fact that Costa Rtca claimed authority
over portion of the territory which would
be crossed has been notorious, he said, though
Nicaragua disputes the claim. In short, he
said that there was nothing In Minister Lo-
gan's dispatch which could be made public.
II statements We're made which indicated
that the Nicaragua route was impracticsble,
1t would be fair to infer that they were set on
foot by the friends of some other route.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15

MHWkZ ~ FAChnI6 Vh. LDAtB &FMMMJS&M~
THIRD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
IL ish of Orleans. No. 25. 960-By virtue of a writ
of fleri factas. to me directed by the honor
able the Third District Court for the parish Or
leans, In the above entitled cause, i will proceed
to sell at public auction. at the Merchants and
Auctioneers' Exchange, Royal street. between
Canal and Cuatomhouse streets, 10 the Second
District Of this city. on MONDAY. January 10.
1880. at 10 o'clock m. the following described
property. to wit
A Lot OF GROUND. with all the buildings
thereon situated Ia Faubourg West Bouligny.
in the Sixth District. In square number Jour-
teen of tbs, old plan Of said faubourg. now
square number one hundred and seventy five
of the new plan made by Henry G. Brown, sur
yeyor bounded by Cadiz, jena. Laurel and Live
Oak NOW Constancej streets, designated as lot
number sixteen, and measuring thirty feet front
on Constance street by one hundred and thirty
feet In depth. between parallel lines; the whole
as per plan made by FL. Moelhausen. dated July
7. 184l.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
J. K. ALCEE GAUTHREAUX.
Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans
o iap
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
The Australian worlds Pairs.
New York Trlbune.l

The Worlds Fair now Ia progress at sgd
ney Is copy, on a small scale. OF the great
European exhibitions and of our Centennial.
There are daily concerts In the main build
ing, scientific congresses and temporary dis
plays of flowers, fruit and live stock. People
complain OF high prices and poor accommo-
dations, and the heat Is reported to be as op-
pressivs as 1t was 10 Philadelphia during the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15

Railroad construc ton In Europe is pro-
crossing with almost as much energy as In the
United States. At present fifty-two companies
are building new railways, at cost of $780,
100000. In France plan is under considera-
tion for the construction OF ,625 miles OF new
railways, at a cost Of S750,00O 900, the work to
occupy six years. Russia, Austria and Italy
are also projecting and building new lines.