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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

In the discussion OF this important matter
the DEMOCRAT has sought to avoid inereas-
ing the Irritation incident. to the Irregular
manner In which the nomination for Con-
grees was made. and at the same time TO
divest the question Of any personal beartug.
It would have been unfair TO have leveled the
objections at the gentleman who has been
solicited to accept the nomination. and equally
wrong to have charged the gentlemen who
are said TO have congressional aspirations In
the district with melting the opposition
Hence, the only proper view to take OF the
question ts that which concerns the people OF
the dIs,l let and the interests OF the Demo-
cratic party.
There can be no question Of the fact that
ii was plainly announced In the discussion
had before the State Central Committee on
the congressional question, when the call for
the election Of delegates to State oonven-
tion was made. that the election of delegates
was not for the purpose Of making nomina-
tions In those districts wherein no congress
sional organization existed, but simply to
compel an organization Of a congressional
com mittee In each Of said districts, with a
view to holding such congregational conven-
tlons as would invest nominees with an un-
questionable title to party support. The
Parish Committee held the same view of the
matter, and 90 declared by publication. and
thus IL arises that the real complainante are
the masses Of the Democratic party, who were
led TO believe by the declarations OF the recog-
nized party authorities that they would SUBJ
seuuently be called upon to choose nominee
for Congress.
Whatever may be the opinions of gentle
men as to the abstract right OF the delega-
t.ons TO make a nomination at the time and
In the manner OF the one In question. that
tioes not alter the fact that the people were
unprepared for the nomination, and that 30
many are dissatisfied as to eadanger tho cleo
tion II the irresularity is not cured by for
NAL nomination, In which the people can ex-
press their wishes. 1t is probable that Gen.
Gibsons nomination would be reaiIlrmed by
a congressional convention duly constituted; I;
but IL would be positive disaster II no fur
tAer etfert IL made To adinat this matter and
1t should be found, when too late, that either
through lukewarm feeling, or from opposi-
tion within the party to the manner OF his
nomination. he should fall Of election. Such a
result would impair hs power aud usefulness
ID the Senate Of the United States, and work
corresponding injury to the people of the
whole State
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

The Prince Of Wales is one of those who
will mourn most eadly over the political de-
feat of Beaconstleld. The latter is not only a
servant OF the royal family. but an earnest
and devoted fri end, for whom the Queen feels
the greatest friendship. One OF his most
earnest desires was to return this kindness
by increasing the amount appropriated for the
Use of the Prince Of Wales. The latter, Il Ia
well known, Is heavily In debt. Beaconsted
promised that In the event OF Conservative
success the government would come to his
rescue and shoulder this burden. on the
ground that the money spent by the Prince
had been ex pended by him In carrying out
those social oourtesies expected of the heir
to tho throne. Thi hope, to which Albert
Edward looked forw rd 30 fondly, is now
totally enlinaed. The Liberal party Ia pledged
against any increase In the salary of the
royal family, and Its leader, Gladstone, is on
more than unfrlendly terms with Queen VIC
toria and her son; indeed, an actual anlmos-
ity and personal enmity exists between
them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

A curious description is that given of the
staff OF the Russian Nihilist paper The wiz
Of the People, and the manner In which that
journal ia publis he'd. The paper is probably
the smallest In the world. being only six by
three inones. The editors and reporters have
not only the ordinary work of editors to do
but carry around the type, presses and stock
of this remarkable journal In their pockets
One carries tho type. another the Ink, and an
other the paper on which The wiz Of the
People is published. These editors meet In
some retired and secluded spot. strike Off q
dozen copies, which are secretly carried to
some town and there distributed. And yet,
such Ia the power OF the press, that this In
significant little journal. 3S6. with q crcula-
tion Of only twelve, ls able to terrlfy the au-
tocratio ruler of 80, ,oO0,0 900 OF people.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17
THE OITY OF MEXICO,

Notwithstanding the Mysteries OF the
Chicago Inter Ocean and the innumerable alb"
surdities that formed the aftermath. the
steamship City OF Mexico reached her moor
ings at the foot of Toulouse street yesterday
morning, looking as though che proposed to
keep sfloat indefinitely. The truth Is that
the Mertoo s q staunch and hardy little ship.
and what g ips she commits In the way OF
rolling an d pitching she fully expatiates by
carrying safely all those who can manage
TO stay aboard of her. Her captain, John
Mcintosh to wit, is thorough seaman, cool
and wary; hearty as he Is watohfui; and In
her purser, the prostrate voyager will always
find q sympathizing friend from whom the
gentle word aud the ministering pill do
trlckle equally. Altogether, II the Meaico be
not quite as steady as church In foul
weather, che is quite as safe; and 1t is much
too soon to be writinssher obituary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

The bill introduced In the House Of Repre-
eentatives April 8, 1880, by Kr. King. OF Lou
iaiana, appropriates the following sums out
OF any money in the treasury, not otherwise
appropriated, for the purpose Of carrying into
execution the recommendations contained in
the recent report OF the Mississippi River
Commission: For initial works for channel
contraction and bank protection, &,11sooo;
for cloeing gape In the levees, 81, ,olo,ooo for
checking the enlargement Of the Atchafalaya,
$4,000; for surveys and examinations above
and below Cairo, and the necessary salaries
and other expenses of the Mississippi River
Commission, for the fiscal year ending June
80. 1881, 100000. ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

The rapidity with which steam Is supplsnt-
Ing sails In the carrying trade OF the world Is
we'll shown In the statistics Of the mercantile
marine OF Great Britain. In the past ten
years there has been decrease Of 7S5,59s or
~ per cent In the tonnage Of English sailing
vessels, and an increase Of 1921, ,1ss or lA per
cent In the tonnage Of steam vessels. There
has been. during the same period. consider
able increase In the size of vessels, as is evil
denced by the fact that while the tonnage Of
Great Britain increased 565, $50 tons. the num-
her of British vessels fell from 81 1881 to 90 oo29.
AT the same time there was a considerable
decrease In the number Of men employed In
these vessels.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
Just put five thousand of Its employees through
o test for keen sight and color blindness.
The tests to which the men were subjected
were three: First, their acuteness of vision
second, their ability to Judge Of the relative
Sistinctness OF objects; and, third, their abili-
" to distinguish colors. Several of the men
were little uncertain on the first two tests
but still not enough SO as to make their en-
pioyment dangerous; but, on the color ques'
ton sixteen were found hopelessly color
blind and unable to distinguish between pink,
red and green. The road will put all Its mer
through this test, and other roads. 1t Is said
will adopt the same course. We may expect
therefore, golden era Of travelling, free alto
gether from railroad horrors.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

While California Ia fighting the Chinese and
endeavoring to prevent any Celestial immi-
grafton, Mexico is doing all In It's power to
invite the Mongoliaps to the northern por-
ton of the Aztec republic. This section Of
Mexico is but sparsely settled and needs
population. and 1t Ia proposed to get this
population from China. There is no jealousy
between Mexicans and Mongolians; they
cordially assimilate and, 1t Is expected
intermarrieges between the two races will
take place and produce race less Idle and
inert than the natives. The Mexicans also
believe that IL they secure large Chinese
population they can obtain through them
some portion Of the trade with China. now
mainly In Engiish hands
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17
CURRENT TOPICS.
IMPORTANT RAILWAY COMBINATIONS.

IMPORTANT RAILWAY COMBINATIONS.
A correspondent of the Galveston Ne,os
noticing the arrival OF Col. william Hood. In
charge Of the Southern Pacific Railway engi-
neer corps. at San Antonio. furnishes some In
teresting particulars concerning the proposed
railway extension from San Antonio to El
Paso. 1t seems that Dol. Hood Is not connected
officially with the the San Antonio or Sunset
route. but Is In the employ OF the Southern
Pacific Railway Company. which Is now con-
strueting its line OF road through Arizona to
the Texas border. and has been ordered to
locate line from San Antonio to El Paso to
Join the line he has already located to that point
from the West No unnecessary time. he says.
will be wasted In running preliminary lines.
but. as the general direction and principal
points have been determined. a permanent
location will be made as they go along.
and everything will be ready for the graders.
The latest news that Col. Hood had of the
Southern Pacific traeklayers was March l5.
when they were this side Of Tucson. Arizona
and were progressing at the rate of two and
one. half miles per day. Although they will
not be able to keep that rate up all along. the
work will be pushed with the utmost dispatch
until junction Is formed with this end of the
road. He thinks the Southern Pacific will have
reached El Paso before January /. 1851. Col.
Hood states that the Atchison. Topeka and
Santa Fe road Is being vigorously prosecuted
aud the main line Is this side Of Santa Fe push
ing on for Ell Paso, which point 1t will probably
reach about the same time as the Southern Pa
oific. 1t Is thought that this movement Of the
Southern Pacific means the joining of the
Huntington and Pierce interests. which means
the control of the Southern route from the Gull
of Mexico to the Pacific coast. with its eastern
terminus at New Orleans.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUCCESS.
In an address before the New York Sunday
School Association the Rev. Thos. K. Beecher
discussed. In an able and Interesting manner,
the theme. What we can and what we cannot
teach In the Sunday school," Nothing, he ar
gued could be doae In such school quickly.
It's work required patiencs. consistency and
perseverance. 1t was only by q series of deii-
cate touches that the pupil could bs brought To-
full spiritual manhood. The chjld's spiritual
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

There seems to be every reason to believe
the story that W. II. Vanderbilt proposes to
sell out his various railroad enterprises and
retire altogether from business. He has
already .salted down" s51, 900 900, about half
al his immense fortune, into United States
per cents, and Is arranging to sell Jay Gould
another large lot of New York Central stock.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, his father. left w. H.
the greater part of his large fortune on the
ground that he was the only member of the
family whe would keep this property to-
eether and be able to continue and carry out
his Cornelius 81 railroad enterprises. w. h.
however, appeared to be nowise disposed 20
burden himself with this undertaking. ana
win surrender his immense railroad property
to that ancient enemy OF his father, DAY
tGouid. He pleads lli,health as an excuse tor
his.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

Senator Bruce proposes that the govern
ment shall pay $2,ooo,o0o out Of the public
purse TO the defrauded depoettors OF the
Freedmen's Bank The Washington Post
warns Bruce that this is very bold attempt; !;
that the country might possibly give some Of
their money back to the defrauded depositors
of the bank, did Il not fear thereby TO estab.
lish q precedent making 1t responsible for all
the money stolen by the Republicans when In
power. responsibility that would bankrupt
AZ hundred times over
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

The colleges of the country have been can
yasaed on the presidential question, and II
they are any teet of public opinion, Blaine Is
the favorite candidate Of the Republicans
and Bayard of the Democrats. A canvass Of
thir,y.eix colleges gives the following result ::
Blaine 2227, Grant laos, Sherman 1ol4, Ed
munta so1: Bsysrd II17 and Tilden 1876.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

Great Britain pays 100000 yearly In naval
and military pensions. The United States.
which has not done half the fighting. will this
year pay sao00oooo to its veterans or their
widows. This may appear large but It is not
half as large as our pension list promises to
grew, In view Of the fact that there are no
lees than one Thousand pension bills now
ppndtnu In the Horae
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

The rapid increase In population In Colo
RADIO 10 likely to help the Democrats The
late election In Leadvile lie a straw that indi-
cates this. Democratic mayor was elected
hv bua sna iorftv
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

pitts in the treasury OF t2sO,ooo- With this II
ls proposed TO take up an equivalent amount
of "baby bonds" and thus reduce the State
debt to that extent. The credit OF the State
is now az high as any In the Union. Georgia
sixes sell at 100, her sevens at from liz to III.
according TO maturity, and her elghts cannot
be bought at 12O. The State will save 100000
at once by the retirement of baby bonds as
prnnoHad
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

John Sherman's boom, according to the
Cincinnati EnQaser. has produced disastrous
effects. II ls 30 cold that 1t causes frost
wherever II goes and does great damage to
fruit freea and early ve9etahIoa.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

Four thousand emigrants were landed at
Castle Garden on Monday last. Most of them
left at once for the West. Among the num-
her were many sturdy Irish farmers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

For he Soath Atlantic and Gulf States,
ssasmtr sosthertp 'riads, partly cloudy aseothe',
Uccaatcnat rain, falling barometer,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17

Georgia finances are in sueh fourishing
condition that there is an accumulated sur
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-17
TRIPLE SHEET
AMUsEMENTS.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC Matinee and at
nspM: IAN ARABIAN NIaBT," BY the
Arabian Night Combination.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-02
THE NEW YEAR.
Opening Observances by the People of
Yankton-. Pleasant Weather and a
Happy Day,

Opening Observances by the People of
Yankton-. Pleasant Weather and a
Happy Day.
New Years day in Yankton was one of
those bright and balmy episodes Of a Dako-
ia winter which so frequently comes TO make
US forget the bowling storms and icy atmos-
phere of the unpleasant intervals. Contrast.
Ell with the Christmas day Of a week before
our New Years was az a handful of summer
cas-! upon a frozen zone. The mercury
lowered among the tilties-nearly ninety
degrees warmer than on Christmas morn
and the sun shone all day from a cloudless
sky. If there is any significance in begin
nings the year 1880 will prove a charming
fragment Of the century to which it belongs.
Fine weather and the holiday season peo-
pied the streets of Yankton with a
living throns from morning until
night. There was an inauguration in
the balmy atmosphere which drew
spontaneously and with one accord the
population sought out door recreation. The
callers were out in full force and during
receiving hours they were whirled from
house to house and the Compliments of the
season" were exchanged with a zest which
smacked, Of genuine enjoyment. The gen.
tlemen report that they never before
were SO handsomely entertained
and the ladies are equally positive that in
all their experience they never encountered
so many pleasant greetings as the day
evoked. The callers were not so numerous
IS on many previous occasions and "open
houses" not so much the rule. But an un.
usual cordially and a hearty hospitality were
the atoning features which made the day one
to be generally remembered.
The feature of the evening was q ball at
The Merchants hotel, under the manage
ment OF the young men of the city. 1, was
iarge)y attended and az heartily euj ,yA1 as
we're any OF the happy indulsencica of the
lay. A choice supper was served st Nc
Haffiee's restaurant abuut midnight, at
Inch all the delicacles of the season were
served in artistic style and in generou, pro-
fusion. This was McHafie's first effort at
a party supper in Yankton, though he has
long been familiar with the work in ST..
Louis, and the result is satisfactory evidence
of his ability as a caterer.
Thus began the new year in Yankton,
with a round of innocent pleasure and an
expression of hearty good will between
man and man.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-02

We hope everybody will remember and
come out to the temperance meeting at the
club room next Monday evening at hslt
past seven o'clock. We desire to have q
full attendance of all The members and all
others friendly to the cause Of temperance,
as it will be the regular time for the cleo
ton Of officers for the coming quarter. We
wish also to make arrangements for a course
of lectures as a gentleman has kindly offered
his services by giving a few lectures for the
benefit Of the club.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-02
PERSONAL.

Marcus Robbins. of Vctmillou, Is il
town to day.
Cd. b. Hsrrssretu.ned Wednesday night
from his eastern visit.
Sheriff Ptak, of Bon Homme county, was
u Yanhton yesterday.
j.. b. Cloudas came down from Niob,ara
last night and returned to-day.
Commodore Coulson aud family and
Capt. J.C McVay spent New Years day
among old friends at Pittsburg.
Governor Howafd's condition seems
slightly improved TO day, though he is still
very weak. Ne one is admitted To his room
except the nurses and attendants.
Judge Bookings arrived last night. fresh
from tho tolls Of the insatiate interview Of
the Sioux City Journal. Hc looks IN
what Worn, but is good tor an Unlimited
number OF encounters of that sort with Da.
kots for bis theme.
Vermillion Republican: Ed Lsthrop,
'thc sweet singer" 10, Of Israel, but the
northwest, arrived in the city Saturday from
a short visit to friends in Wisconsin. We
understand he will take the position ofpay.
ing teller IN the First National bank Al
Yankton.
Hon. Patrick Gibbons, of keokuk, Iowa,
is visiting in Yankton, the guest Of his
bro,her-in-law, j. E. Bruce. Mr.. Gibbons
is very much pleased with what he has seen
of the territory, and may at no very distant
day become more closely connected with
the interests OF Dakota.
Patrick Noonan, brother Of our towns
man James Noonan, arrived last hight with
his family directly from Ireland, with the
intention Of becoming Il permanent resident
of Dakota. He brings a cad report of the
suffering and want prevailing among the
poorer classes of Ireland.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-02
a MISSING NAN.
lie Leaves lloMs with $40 ard = Siorse
md n seen mo- Mere.


Yesterday morning Mrs. Workman, who
lives n few miles east OF Yankton near the
Jim river bridge, came to town aud notified
Sheriff Baker that her husband, Theodore
Workman, had been mysteriously missing
since the morning previous. Hex ac-
account of the affair was thathe had started
from the farm to come to Yankton to pay
some notes which wcre due and which
were her personal liabilities. She had CIV
Gu him one hundred aud twenty dollars in
currency and he had mounted u horse be-
longing to her und started upon his GRAND.
Falling TO re,uru, she made
search for her missing husband, but had
failed to learn anything regarding bis
whereabouts. Sheriff Baker Immediately
took hold of the case. He searched every
place in town, from the haunts Of the vi.
cious 10 the resorts Of the %virtuous, but can
obtain no clue upon which to hang
Ia theory. Wo.,mau is we'll known
here, but none Of his acquaintance
have have seen him during the time
specified. The conclusion therefore is that
he did not come to Yankton. Upon the
thickly settled and constantly travelled
highway leading from Woltman's home to
thus city there, would hardly occur a chance
for the unde,ecled preparation Of q crime
in broad day light. These cir.
cumstances lead to the inference That WORT
man is responsible for his own absence and
that he has lugged off the money and the
horse for the purpose Of embarking in life
independent of family cares. A few years
ago he was married to the lady who now
mourns his departure. She was q
widow, named Belts, and was possessed
of considerable property. BY the marriage
he obtained no control Of this property, it
falling to the lieirs-,he widow
and her children. She usually managed
her W affairs, and is a prudent woman.
Having been entrusted with the sum Of
money mentioned, for the purpose Of paying
some of his wife's debts, and being in the
temporary possession of a good horse, he
turns up missing. These are the facts. The
public can draw its own conclusions.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-02
Jh' Daily gress aud aakotatau.
yANkroN, DAKOTA.
Friday Evening. Jan. 2, 1880.
LOCAL LAcoNlcs.

Write it 1880"
Bricklayers are at work on Turner hnll.
Another mild and balmy day with the
mercury 10 the region of forty.
Court will reconvene next Tuesday. 9Th
inst. for the trial Of civil cases.
The price of wheat in Yankton to day is
el.12 for No.il, and $l.10 for No.
Wednesday nights dances, at the Pacific
and Minnesota hotels passed of pleasant
ly.
4. J. Gamble. district attorney elect. has
entered upon the discharge of his official
duties.
County taxes become delinquent on the
first OF February, and city taxes become
delinquent on the first inst.
Tho city council will meet tonight fo,
the purpose Of canvassing the vote Of the
late special election on the bond question.
w. D. Russell has information that con-
summation Of the order moving the Spring,
field land office to Watertown has been do.
ferrea to April 1st.
Urge quantities OF wood are beiu,
brought TO town. Dry cottonwood sells Al
from % to s. SO per cord. Hard wood il
about q dollar q cord higher.
Vermillion Republican: The Press aof
Dakotaian office has just issued as neat
tasty and convenient a calandar for 1880 81
We have ever seen. The work is exce,len,
and reflects credit upon the job department
Of THAT paper.
Robert McAuley, who resides on Thir,