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The lat' or esid he would not promise to give
such per mission.
Mr.. sp arks thought that as the amendment
came fr hm the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Olymer should allow a vote upon 1t In the
IL ousf,,
Mr.. Clymer eaid he had received no request
to that effect from the Committee on Military
Affairs.
MT. Sparks advancing toward .Olymer In q
from Pennsylvania insinuates that the amend
ypent does not come from the Committee on
Military Affairs he lies: that s all there is about
H." Great confusion and excitement ensued
which he Chair tried in vain to quiet.
Mr.. Olvmer oh you cannot insult me-"
When quiet was restored Mr.. Sparks g words
we're read from the Clerks desk, and the COM
mittee rose and reported them 10 the House.
Mr.. Sparks explained that he was lHbortng
under excitement, and that II Mr., Clymer did
not intend to insinuate that he tSparks) was
trying to deceive the House. he would with
draw and apologize for the offensive words.
Mr.. ClYmer disclaimed any intention OF max
Ing. any such insinuation. and the quarrel was
amicably settled.
After come further unimportant amendments
to the bill Mr.. Sparks. of Illinois. by direction
of he Military Committee offered supple
mentsry section providing hat no money ap-
propriated by the act shall be- used In sub
sstence, equipment, transportation or com.
pens alton OF any portion Of the army to be used
as police force to keep the peace ut the Dolls
at any lection 10 any state.
Mr.. Keifer. of Ohio. raised q point OF order.
pending the decision OF which the House ad-
journal
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AN ELEGANT ENTERTAINMENT.

Hon. James II. Cosgrove, Representative
from Natchitoches, and editor of that sterling
newspaper, the Vindicator, gave compli-
mentary dinner last evening, at Victor's
restaurant, to the representatives Of the city
press who have reported the proceedings of
the House during the present session Of the
General Assembly. The entertainment was
one Of the most elegant of the season. In
addition to the host and the members OF the
press there were present: Hons. r. N.
Ogden, w. A. Strong, W. W. Farmer j. s.
BilIiu, lei. W. Ogden, r. s. Grain, M. d. Kav-
anagh, O. I'll. st. Clair, A. Atkins and DR..
George E. Gillespie, Of Natchitoches.
OF course with such a brilliant assemblage
there was necessarily feast Of reason, as
we'll as abundant provision for the inner man
Numerous toasts were proposed and respond
ed to, and the flow Of wit was as unending as
the uemse was appetizing and artistically
prepared. The party was around the board
about five hours. 1t would. therefore, be i'm
possible for the reporter to attempt to print
the many good things that were said. The
occasion was In every sense an enjoyable one,
and will remain pleasant memory for those
who were present
Victor sustained his wide reputation as q
caterer and furnished additional proof Of his
skill and taste In the adornment of his parlors
and the exquisite decorations of the table
around which Mr.. Cosgroves guests gath
cred. Nothing was wanting to please the eye
or crafty the palate. The entertainment was
truly triumph of the restaurateav art
lacking nothing to its completeness and per-
fection The menu, which was prefixed with
the Compliments of j. Ell. Cosgrove to his
friends, New Orleans, Wednesday, April T.
1880, - Is appended:
MENU,
Potages-Tortue consomme la Calbert.
Sherry wine.
Hors d'G1uvres-Celeri. olives. buisson deere
visses. mayonnaise de crevettes.
Poisson-Broiled pompano la maitre d'ho-
tel. soft shell crabs.
Chateau Rienssec, Chabiis.
Entrees Pigeons q la Monglas. cotelettes de
mouton Ia jardiniere.
Cantenac. Chateau Kirwan.
Legumes-C x-feurs au gratin. artlchaux
barigould,
Rotis-Filet de bout a la Chataubriant.
Salade-Boucbe Ills, champagne.
Observation-Disclosures uffiee.
Dessert Gateaux assort.s. biscuits glaces,
Frsatts-Pemmes, bananas, oranges, straw
berries.
Cafe ct cognac,
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resentative yesterday that the outer .relnforcs-
meut OF sandbaes should be placed In position
before the breach was permanently closed. This
Will probably be effected within the next five
days. The column of water running In has
already been lowered over twenty four inches,
and will probablwbe reduced by four feet this
morning
The State engineers have apparently res
duced the probability OF It's being closed TO an
absolute certainty.
In 1853 a crevasse. which commenced In much
the same way and In the same locality as the
Sharpe crevasse. destroyed Ia advances nearly
80 600 hogsheads OF sugar and 25 900 barrels or
rice In four parishes, besides rendering thou-
sands Of people absolutely homeless.
The following was received yesterday by the
Governor from Col. T. 8. Hardse:
CREvAssE, April z. 1880,
Gov. l. A. Witt:
Worked all night, but met with some reverses,
caus cd by a few big logs which Hoated against
Sur crib works and deeD8ned tue channel In
two pla es to fifteen feet The repair nf these
places caused cone idergble delay iu he progress
OF the sand bag filll Ing. but they have both been
successfully closed. and this gives rna hop8
that we can cope with additional difficulties.
The critical time is now, upon us. aud we are
concentrating every available man and appll-
anee TO The work. II We meet with no new diff
cultfes will close 1t In q fe Y hours.
r. & UARDEE.
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TexRa Criminal MnttnrA.

GALVESTON. April THE Neaos publishes the
following specials
ELG1N. Aprii 6.-Last night unknown parties
entered the house of J. o. Smith and shot and
CHAPEL HILL. April 6.-In q quarrel last
night blows passed between George Routh and
George Parster. Routh left and soon returned
with pistol. and shot PaIster In the left side
Wound serious.
DALLAS Tex. April ben Collins. a brakes
man on tho Texas Pacific. was shot just as the
freight train started. Two negroes are sus-
pected.
In an alteration near Farmers Branch yes
terday Edward Derben attempted to cut ohm
Record with knife. which was wrepehed from
his hand by q man named Thomas. Derben
armed himself and sought Thomas, who was
working with his wife In corn field. She
rushed between them, and on refusing to get
out of the way. was shot In the abdomen. Der
hen nReAnAn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-08
THE FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS-.
Yesterdays Proceedings in Both Branches
Senator Thurman Again Presi-
dent pro Tenn.

WASHINGTON, April 7.--The Secretary of the
/ Senate. .Ool. Burch. called the Senate to order
stating that he would be absent several days,
and that the duty drvolved upon the Senate of
choosing g 2 President pro tenn. . -, a.
Hon Allen q. Thurman he chosen President in
the absence @ OF the Vice President. Adopted,
Mr.. Thurman WIS escorted to the chair by Mr.
Ferry. and on taking his sent thank ed the SEN
ate for this renewed mark of their confidence
Mr.. Wallace submitted resolution instruct
Ing the Secretary Of the Senate to inform the
President Of the United States and the House Of
Representatives Of the action Of the Senate
After the. transaction of some unimportant
business MIR. Sanders submitted a resolution
OF removing the sautee Indians to the Ponca
reservation In Nebraska. After considerable
discussion the resolution Went over.
Mr.. salisbury gave notice that he would to-
morrow call up as privileged question the
report OF the Committee on Privileges and
The Senate then resumed consideration of
the Ute Indian agreement. There was a gem
eral discussion of the whole Indian question.
In which Messrs, Ktrkwood. Hill. White Beck.
Burnside. Tngalls and others participated.
pending the conclusion of which the Senate ad-
Hoase.-The House having refused to dis
pepse with the morning hour. the Speaker an-
nounced that the pending question was upon
tary Of War to contr act with the San Antonio
and Mexican Border Railroad Company for the
imme Qlate CONSTRUCTION OF q railroad from San
Antonio, Texas. to point on the Rio drande at
or near Laredo.
After some discussion the bill was referred
TO the committee of the whole.
Mr. Slemmops. of Arkansas, from the Com
mittee on Railways and Canals. reported bill
TOR the construction of railroad bridges at or
near shreveport and Monroe. La. Referred to
the committee of the whole
Mr.. Scales, OF North Carolina, from the Com
mfttee on Militia, reported bill to organize
and discipline the militia of the United States
Placed on the House Calendar.
MIR. McCook, of New York asked leave to offer
resolution a. king the Secretary Of War for
Information with regard to the haZing of the
Academy.
Mr.. Aiken. of South Carolina objected He
said he represented the district from which
Whitaker came and was com peteut to see that
the latter was protected. He thought 1t best to
await an inves estigation of the West Point au.
thorities. especially as the latest reports seemed
TO show that 1t was bogus outrage.
The house then went into committee Of the
whole on the army appropriation bill pending
the amendment Of Mr. Sparks. of Illinois, wibh
regard to the EN- ploYment of contract surgeons,
which was rejected.
Mr. SPARKS said he should demand a vote In
the House.
The chair decided that he could not do go
without perm tssion OF the gentleman In charge
OF the bill, Mr. UIymer.
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WASHINGTON NOTES.
Some Kansas Opinions Regarding the Ex-
odus-The Condition of the
Emigrants.

WASHINGTON. April THE Exodus Commit
tee yesterday exami ned y. O. Solomon, city at.
torney, from Alchlson. Kansas. who testified
that out Of 1900 emigrants who had arrived
there nine-te he were In a destitute condition
and were cared for by the ctizans. Witness
said the universal sentiment of the people in
Atchison and the whole northern part OF Kan
sas ia that the refugees ars a detriment to the
State. because they are paupers and don't pro-
ducs anything, and also because many who are
able to work won't work. Edward s Mills and
r B. Morey, both eltizans of Atchison. We're
examined and gave testimony supporting that
of Mr.. Solomon.
STAMP DUTIES ON BANK CHECKS.
The House Committee on Banking and Our
rency. at tts me ettug to- day. authoriz d Repre-
sentative Price to re oort bill to the House re-
pealing that portion OF the internal revenue
laws which requires two cent stamps upon
bank checks.
THE LAWS RELATING TO CUSTOMS COLLECTIONS
The Ways and Means Committee continued
to day the hearing upon the proposed bill to
amend The laws relating to the collection of
customs. A number OF New York merchants
pointed out the Objectionable features Of the
present laws.
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A Noise 0uleting Apparatus.
WASHINGTON Letter.J

tWhsuluRtou LetteI'J
Col. Frank f. Howe has been hailed as
public benefactor at Norfolk for having in
troduced there "Shaw's Noise Quieting Muf-
fer" which has also found great favor at the
Navy Department here. The common coun-
thanks for having introduced the "Muffler,"
and thus Ito quote from the resolution)
''abated nuisance by preventing the noise
resulting from the steam exhausts Of our
compress companies, which during the cot
ton season have 80 annoyed our citizens day
and night" The mayor OF Norfalk has also
thanked Col. Howe, and the leading mer-
chants have signed card, saying that he
has delivered the locality from great
nuisance
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TURK EY.

LONDON. April THE Constantinople cor
respondent OF the Times says there are signs
Of a pew outbreak of Mahommedan fanatic
ism In Turkey. He cites an article from a
paper known to be In Intimate relations with
the Grand Vzer. which denounces Europe In
bitter language as the author of the outrages
upon and prosecutions of Mussulmen in East
ern ROumeiH. and invokes q million curses
upon such civilization NJ that Of Europe. The
correspondent says .su b language Is sure to
increase the, assass nations of Christians,
which are already frpu1en and unpunished.
The Porte mas stopped the work Of Baker
Pasha in Asia Minor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-08
A Ship Abandoned at sea,

PHILADELPHIA. April THE Norwegian ship
pitch pine lum mner for Grange Mouth, WAS 8ban.
doned In sinking condition March 28. In iaii-
tude A. degrees % minutes longitude 80 de-
Rrees so minutes, having encountered u severe
southwest gale March 81. which carried away
the fore and main masts. swept the decks and
caused the ship to leak. The crew were taken
off by the Steamship Annie at this port to-day
from Middlesborougb, saving nothing but what
theu stood N
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FRANCE.

PARIS. Aprll IA dispatch to the Journal
des Debats from st. Petersburg says; The 10
considered a serious pledge OF the people for
the peace for Europe.
The Pays expresses the opinion that Prince
Jerome Napoleon. In writing the letter with
reference to the DEGREES aganst religious
societies. committed an irreparable mistake.
we rejecti with scorn."
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-08
The Affairs OF the selma, Rome and Dal'
ton Railroad.

New YORK April 7-At meeting Of the
directors and large holders OF the first and
second mortgage bonds of the Selma Rome
aud Dalton Railroad. held here this evening. i
classes of securities OF the road. The Farmers
Loan and Trust Company of New York
was appointed transfer agent for the stock.
The meeting agreed that an appeal should be
taken from the recent decision of the State
Court of Alabama to the United states Supreme
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-08
Closing of saloons In Bordentown, n. j.

BoRDENTowN. N. J April 7-Al hotel and
beer saloons of this city were tight closed yes
terday for an indefinite period in consequence
Of the Common Couneil refusing to grant any
licenses. The charter election will take place
next Monday and an entirely new Council will
suit. Bordentown has been chartered city for
thirtyone yeas. and this Is the first time 10 its
history that Its public houses have been closed.
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SPAIN.

MADRID. April IA Democratic manifesto.
signed by 279 former Deputies and Senators
and twenty-on journalists. is published. 1t
demands religious liberty. liberty of the press,
of pubic meetings. OF association and of edu
cation. universal suffrage decentralization.
the public service. respect for the rights Of
individuals. improved control over. finances,
assimilation of Cuba to Spain. and irremova-
bilitv of Judges,
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New YORK. April THE schooner Ralph
Howes. from Wilmington. N. O.. for Boston,
ashore at East Hampton. l.. l., is breaking up.
A portion of her cargo has been driven to sea !:
the balance is strewn along the beach In dam
aged condition. Capt. Gatehell has concluded
to strip the vessel and secure what cargo he can
for the benefit of all concerned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-08
Senatorial scandals.


The day before yesterday Jessie Raymond,
with her boy In her arms, sat in the Senate
his chair with his grandson on his knee. In
another part Of the ladies' gallery was Miss
Lucy Horton, who put bullet in the shoul-
der OF Senator Morgan's son few weeks ago,
and that hapless young man was reclining
on a sofa In the Senate Chamber in plain
view. IF old Christiancy with broomsttck,
and Sprague with a shotgun, had been there,
the domestic reunion would have been COM
pleta.
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RUSSIA.

LONDON. April THE Governor General of
Eastern Siberia has teegraphed to st. Peters
purg that the recent invaders Of the Amoor re-
gion were notChinese troops but irregular Tar
tars without authority of the Chinese govern
ment. They were unsuccessful In their at
tempt to cross the Am0or river.
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THE DELEGATES FROM WINN.

At mass meeting Of the Democrats Of
Winn parish, held at Winfield March "a, the
following gentlemen were elected delegates
to the State Convention to be held in this city
on the twelfth instant: Hon. W. A. Strong
John M. Jones, DR.. John F. Kelly and E. t.
Shumake
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THE O'Lsary walking watch.

New YORK April TN the walking match
the score at 10 o'clock was: Hart 27O, Dobler
233, .Krohne AT, Hanwaker 202 Mcintyre 1876.
Jaybee Ito.
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Hancock a Dasnfny Candidate.
ICinclnna,i ENQUIRER

IU1nGInIWI .EuUUIFbfJ
III Hancock should be nominated for Presi-
dent, and should display as much dash In
politics as he did In war, by comparison
Blaines plume would hook like bsrn-yard
rooster's feather on a rainy day.
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air is shown by the fact that from 1000 to 1000
gallons OF air are daily brought into contact
with the blood in the lungs, and that the whole
of the blood Of the body Is thus presented to
the air about thousand times every day.
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MEMPHIS. April 7.-Gen. Grant will reach
Mempnis earlier than was expected. He tele-
graphs from New Orleans to-day. as fol lows:
Il will go to Memphis by rail from Vicksburg.
arriving on the thirteenth, and remain over
night"
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ment. The appeal sets forth that the semin9ry
has educated more than score of bishops. and
more than 12oo clergymen, repr esenting every
diocese and every school of thought In the
ch qrch. The committee wishes TO endow the
Office of dean end four professorships In the
SUN of SEQ 900 ehoh.
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An Appeal to the Episc0palians of the
Country.

bers OF the Protestant Episcopal Church
throughout the country for the sum of $3.50 ,060
to endow q general theological seminary In this
with the duty OF securing an additional endow
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-08
TIE JEWETT BOOM.

Newspaper Opinions Concerning tbe Oandi-
dature of Hon. Hugh J. Jswett-A Man
Who Can Unite the Party in New
York and Garry Ohio, Coanec-
ticut, New Jersey
and Indiana.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-12-04
LOCAL JOTTIN GS,

Repairs for Atlas Engine can be had OF
Q. S. Mitchell s. 90.
Go to Leon Kahn's all the time to pur-
hase your boots, shoes and hats.
Old Judge Smoking Tobacco at Trinity
Ngsr Factory, 6l0 Main street.
For 8 nice fitting shirt, have it made to
fder at Olancy's, 100 Main street, up stairs.
The only place 10 get fresh Havana
cigar is at the Trinity Cigar Factory, 61O
Main street.
Atlas Portable Engine took blue ribbon
over twenty-five competitors at St. Louif
Fair, 1879.
--Rector's Vital Restorative cures nervous
liability. See certificates Of same in adver.
isment in another column.
birmingham & FELTON, are .manutactur-
ing hominy grits and graham -four. Mills
No. 226 Paterson avenue.
Have your drawers made to order at
Nancey's, double lined in the seat and war
anted not to rip or break. LII.
Who is she? A prominent lady patron
of the stage, known TO be wealthy, is said tc
have it in her brain to advise everyone with
whom she converses to use "Rye and Rock
as a beverage, or as tonic, or cure fol
many OF the diseases that flesh heir TO,
be it cold cough, asthma, brocnitis, or the
consumption. She always adds, however, be
sure to get Van, Bells Crock and Rye" with
his signature on the label, as all others are
limitations. The question is, does she receive
3 commission, or is she a public benefactor'
Who is she?
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Importnnt 10 the ladies.

Many conceivable ways are usually adopted
by parties for advertising wares and mer>
chandise, and some really give bargains.
When you find an established business house
advertising like the proprietor of the Crystal
Palace, you can always with safety rely upon
getting value for your money. In addition
to the bargains offered by the proprietor in
chins, glassware, lamps, chandeliers, house
furnishing goods, and the largest stock of
toys you ever saw, he gives 10 every pur-
chaser of 81 worth of goods at one time, a
ticket which secures them chance in hand
some and valuable silver tea service. The
silver s now on exhibition at the Crystal
Palace. Call and see it, The drawing will
DO under the supervision of three of the lead
ing citizens OF Dallas. Secure ono or more
chances by buying your Wares AT the Crystal
Palace.
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Stabbed in the Mead.

Bent Elan, who h.s figured SO frequently
ia the courts of this city for violating the
law, was in again yesterday, and INDUCED
his appetite for gorO, Entering the Ken
lucky saloon on Lamar street, he found u
man named Andy Hill sitting on beer
table cracking pecans with bis knife. Bent
objected to the way he was breaking the
nuts, and after faw words had passed,
whipped out knife and cut II severe cash in
Hills head, when he ran out Of the saloon,
making his escape from the police, who
started in pursuit Of hin. The wound is
painful, though not serious.
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CITY DOTS.
Leather and cork goods at Harris.

Leather and cork goods at Harris.
Rattan goods entirely new. Call and see
them at Mason Il Erb's. 7l2 Main street.
Highest prices paid for game of all kind at
! Jarretps.
Fine selection of fruit and ornamental
trees for sale opposite post'ctlice.
Little neck CLANS and clam chowder, at
Joseph Menczer's.
Harris has q select line of Christmas goods.
Christmas cards, ahead of any ever seen in
Dallas, at Mason IL Erb's, ~ Main street.
Shone has complete sets of standard
works at bedrock prices.
Goldfish and mlcl,erel, salmon and halibut,
of fine quality, at Joseph Menczers.
Preserves, ellies, sauces and pickles, of the
finest brands, ut Joseph Menczer's.
Holiday goods at Shone'f, sos Main street.
See advertisement
Beau iful work.boxe3 and gents dressing
cases, OF Harris.
Grand display of holiday goods Tuesday,
December tn, at Mason Il Erb's, III Main
street.
Caviar eoles, truilles and other imported
canned goods, in great variety, at Joseph
| MeGCzer's.
Peach butter, apple butter and mince meat
at Joseph Menczer's.
Our stock Of Russia leather goods will be
the finest in t.wn. Mason & Erb, 10 Main
street.
Dickens complete works in fourteen vol
umes elegantly bound, at W. D. Shohe's.
Price $40
New York cream cheese, Swiss and sap
sage and other imported cheese, at Joseph
MenCzers.
Seidenberg's fine brands of cigars and the
fines. cigarettes and smoking tobbaccos of
great variety, at Joseph Menczer's.
Just received, new line of young mems
nobbv stiff e Stetsons pocket hats, at Leon
Kahn's. GOA Elm.
Do you intend making Christmas pres
ent? if so, before buying, call and see the
hend:ome display December 7th, at Mason
& Erb, az Main street.
Globe mills pure spices and daily fresh
roasted cotlees, of the finest flavor and
quality, at Joseph Menczer's.
You will find anything good and nice in the
eating line at low prices, at Joseph Meme
zer's-Tinothy x:l6.
II YOU would win women wear diamonds
Henry COIN, peet pawnbroker of Dallas
hrs q fine selection of diamonds, At 70S Msir
| street