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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

Last week correspondence took place
between W. G. Elan, of the Richmond
Whig, and c. W. Button: of the Lynchburg
Virginian. Mr.. Elan demanded a retrac-
ton Of certain language used in an editorial
article in the Virginan. Mr.. Button re-
fused to withdraw what he had said. Mr..
Elan then invited Mr.. Button to name,
through some friend, a place other than
Lynchburg where the corresponds nee could
be continued. Mr.. Button construed this as
the first step to duel. He declined the
request, stating that he was opposed to duel
ing on principle and abhorred it in his soul.
This substantially closed the correspon-
denee,
Without passing upon the facts Of the
controversy, or expressing an opinion as to
its merit, we heartily comm end the moral
courage displayed by Mr.. Button in the
course pursued. Public sentiment is fast
changing upon this subject in the Southern
States, and especially Virg inia. and the
time will come when the duellist will be re-
garded in no other light than a deliberate
murderer
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12
T AMBLER SMITH,
y. (EX-Member OF Congress)
ATTORNEY s. COUNSELOR AT LAW,
Corner of 9Th and D. SITS. Northwest,

WASHINGTON, D. c.
Patents, Pensions and Bounties also all claims
against the United States collected.
Compromise before Customs, Internal Reve-
nue., and other bureaus attended to.
Two million dellars prize money is now held by
the U. 8. Treasury for the sailors in the Navy
during the war
$5OO,OOO is due colored soldiers for bounty.
Excess of tax paid by distillels recover ed.
All enltstments for three years prior to July
3d. 1861 entities to 500 bounty, regardless of the
tim served.
All enlistments for three years, prior to July
49, 1854 where but 800 has been paid. entities to
additional bounty, under Act OF July 20, 1866 if
not already paid
All enlistments for three years between Janua-
ry 1868, and April l, 1854, where the soldier had
served previous term of nine months or more,
entities to 800 veteran bounty.
GAMBLER SMITH,
feb 12-h Washington, d. C.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05


The cable few days ago announced that q
shaft had been sunk and work upon the
tunnel under the British Channel had COM
nenced. This Is somewhat premature. The
shaft has been sunk. It is true. but only In
order to ascertain the depth and currents OF
the water, preparatory to the commencement
Of operations upon the tunnel. The ehaft
has diameter OF about nine feet and is to
90 to the depth Of two hundred and sixty
feet The walls are lined with small oak
planks, with backing OF concrete. ma
chine capable Of expelling six hundred gallons
a minute has been found necessary to keep
the water out. The earth which has been
excavated thus far IL or q white, chalky ma
ture, and very hard. II the conditions prove
to be favorable work upon the great tunnel
Ia expected to begin at once
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05
THE DUTY ON STEEL RAILS.

The duty on steel rails imported into the
United States ID $2s the ton. This duty has
been In force since 1871. 1t was allowed at
that time, properly enough, perhaps, as a
temporary expedient and In order to enable
American manufacturers to embark success
fully In the enterprise, to systematic their
business, and to prepare for a competition
with the foreign article. Previous to 1871 the
tariff had been In the shape OF an ad ratorem
duty of As per cent, which, at the prices
then ruling. averaged about $23 per
ton. In response to the memorial of the
American manufacturers this was changed
to specific duty Of S28 the ton, and this has
continued ever since to be the rule. Since
then, however, the process of the manufac-
ture OF steel rails have been greatly simpli-
fled and first class article can now be sold
In England from So to s2l per ton. Large
quantities have. Ia fact. recently been pur-
chased at the latter price upon guarantees OF
ten years wear. Thus the duty, which In
1871 amounted to about 46 per cent ad
ualorem, has now become, owing to
the great decline in prices, equivalent
to an ad uatorem OF at least 100 per cent
Meanwhile the objects upon which this pro-
lection was predicated have been realized.
Our home manufacturers have thoroughly
systematized and perfected their business,
and can now turn out as good steel rail- as
Is made In the world, and at as low, IL not
lower prices. There is, however, no such re-
duction In price and, of course, never will be
60 long as the imported rail is forced to pay
duty OF 1870 per cent. The consequence
Is, therefore. that our railroad COM
panies can procure steel rails only at
rates considerably more than twice the cost
In England, and thus the whole country suf-
fers largely through the operation OF this ex-
ceptional protection granted ten years ago
for purpose which has since been realized,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05

The House of Representatives OF the State
Legislature will probably consider to-day q
bill introduced In that body by Mr.. Vaughan,
OF Caddo, to create bureau OF agriculture.
This bill Is In accordance with one Of the pro-
visions or the constitution. The House also
has before 1t bill introduced In the Senate
by Col. Walton, Of Concordla, upon the same
subject. The latter bill has already passed
the Senate and Is now before the House for
concurrence. It provides for the encourage
mept Of Immigration as well as agriculture.
and IL In every respect meritorious meas
ure. If the House bill is passed In its pres
emit shape there will naturally be a conflict
bet ween the two branches. Ia order to pre-
vent this and secure the adoption OF the
rood features In each bill, would It not be
well for the House to consider Its bill In con-
nection with the one that has passed the SEN
ate, in order that 1t may be amended so as to
conform to the latter and at the same time
supply whatever deficiencies may be found to
exist therein; In other words, make it supple
mentary therefor The suggestion Is made
Is the interest OF both bills and to save the
valuable time Of the Legislature. We regret
fhat want OF space prevents publication
~ morning Of synopsis Of MI. VauRhan's
H0uso bill. It is an excellent one, and the
I<rnyisions Of both bills, II united as sug-
reeted. would fully cover the objects sought,
= Mi u those objects can be covered with
- limited appropriation Of the disposal Of
~ Iaeialature.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05

The Bourbon charitable Association OF
Paris, which is composed Of the Leading LIE
0itimist mobiles Of France. has placed the gov
eminent In curious dilemma. There Is a
good deal or suffering In Paris this winter.
and this association has been doing good work
In relieving the distress. but what relief II
does furnish IL gives In a political manner,
stamping all appeals on 1t with the crown OF
the Bourbons, 90 that the person who appeals
for relief to 1t virtually wishes Henry on
the throne. The government has protested
against this, and has finally concluded TO
prosecute oil those who, under the cloak and
xuise Of charity, are thus propagating their
noliticRl views and Ideas.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05

Hayt's dismissal from the position of In
dian Commissioned one OF the decent things
connected with Secretary Schurz's manage
ment Of the Department OF the Interior. He
deserves little commentator for 1t. however.
Hayt's gross abuse Of his powers for his per-
sonal profit had been SO clearly shown that
his further retention would have suggested
some unpleasant comments upon the Secre-
retary's conduct. III Hayt had been dismiss
ed year ago the Secretary would have been
fully justified, because OF his mismanage-
ment Of Indian affairs
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05

The Cincinnati Commercial Is willing to
swear that Grant has written letter retir-
ing from the presidential field, and that he
will make 1t public in q few days. This is
only the twenty -seventh time that this story
has been unsuccessfully launched. It Ia GER
tain, however, that the anti Grant men are
making their most earnest efforts just now
against the third-term movement, and that
one OF their schemes is to persuade Ulysses
to speak out. But the latter has wisely
sought secluslon In Cuba and refuses to dis
cuss politics with any one.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05

There 70 now no reason why the duty should
not be reduced at least 80 per cent and
changed In form so as to represent moder-
ate ad yalovem duty. Our home manufac-
turers should enjoy protection suf1i-
Client to encourage and reward their
enterprise, and the government should
be secured In a share Of the general traffic
and prosperity. But the tariff, as It stands,
amounts almost to prohibition, and 1t 10
only by considering the tremendous advan-
tages OF steel rails -the increase of business
over the road and the lowering OF rates to
shippers that we can form an estimate Of the
great injury inflicted upon the whole country
by maintaining the present duty.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05
DEPOSITS WITH THE GAS COMPANY

Yesterday in the course Of an article on
the subject of the neat and expeditions man
Der In which the Gas Company settles con-
language: 0@
Some years ago one Of the city papers took
that something over half million Of dollars
then lay In the hands OF the Gas Company.
being the sum total OF old. forgotten. neglected
deposits. not representing actual consumers
and consequently forming no part Of the lawful
property Of the company.
During the day an officer Of the company
called ut the DEMOCRAT to protest against
the statement. He represented that the pub
Gas Company under oath and, further, de-
clared that 1t was false In every respect. In
fact, the assertion was made that the total
OF unpaid and uncalled for deposits remain
Ing Id the hands OF the company on April l.
1879, was 500 80; in proof OF which we were
shown the sworn, Off cial statement Of the
president, as published at the time.
To all OF this we cheerfully give place.
though we still Insist that the publication
was made as asserted In our article referred
to. We recall. indeed, the circumstance Of
we likewise recall the circumstance that the
charge was adhered to, notwithstanding. The
fact Is that the company and Its accuser
operated from different and Incompatible
standpoints. The company declared that
they had no such sum la their hands
belonging to depositors or appearing
upon the deposit account; whereas the
Times 1.-THE contemporary In question:
claimed that, while the sum might not appear
upon the account, and might not be recog-
nized by the company as belonging to others
than themselves, the truth was that the
money was there and had been sequestrated
upon one pretext or another, so as to leave no
trace In the annual formal statements pub
Iished by the company. The controversy
could not be joined upon COM
mon ground, and therefore could not
be determined to the satisfaction OF either
party, yet 1t was persisted Ia by
the Times with every appearance Of convic-
ton and with the repeated assertion Of Its
truth.
This accusation. however, did not emanate
lrom the DEMOCRAT. We merely referred to
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05

Yesterday was q fortunate one for the
Irish. A telegram from Dublin announced
the receipt OF $25. 900 from the Parnell fund
In America, and that $4,000 more was col
lected, which would be sent over In a very
short time. The Mansion House relief fund,
1t was also announced, had reached the re-
spectacle figure OF 100000. When to this we
add the Herald relief fund, which starts Off with
no less than 100000, it will be seen that the
world Is stirring Itself and Is determined that
there thall not be such a famine as that
which occurred In Ireland In 1547, to the
shame Of the whole civilized world.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05
THE ARMED CAMP.

Europe to-day is merely q huge armed
camp. All the nations are on war footing
and all warily watching to zee where the tre-
mendous storm which is certainly gathering
will burst Stern old Gortschakoff regards
the willy Bismarck with evident distrust and
blufliy declares that whenever Germany
comes to have tilt with Russia she will not
find the latter unwilling. Austria and Italy
are Furnishing up their arms and drilling
their armies to take hand In the grand
melee when 1t comes off; while France, with a
larger and finer army than she has ever had,
and FESTIVE under the sense Of humiliation
induced by her terrible and sudden overthrow,
impatiently awaits the hour OF retributlon
and revenge. The great Chancellor OF the
German empire calmly notes the dangers
which environ him and prepares quietly but
surely to meet the shock which seems to be
Inevitable Flushed with victory and relying
upon the prowess Of those legions which, UNI
der the lead Of Won Moltke, have always
proved invincble he surveys the situation
with sense OF security which smacks OF dis
dain, but takes the precaution to see that
the army Is increased and ready at
q moments notice to assume the offensive.
With France and her martial people anxious
to retrieve their fortunes on one side, and
with Russia and her threatening army ac-
tueted by an ancient hatred on the other, It Ia
not surprising that there are notes of prepa-
ration In Germany. Within very short time
Bismarck could call into the field an army
numbering nearly 100000. On war footing
Germanys infantry force alone Is es-
timated at about 100000. France is
not far behind, II any, In the num-
Der of men she could call upon In
the event OF war. and Russia, whose peace
establishment numbers more than 100000
men, could probably muster more troops
than either. The small power Of Italy has
$50, 900 men ready for the fray. and Austria's
peace army numbers III, 449. SO that, should
general European war occur, which does
not appear improbable, and estimating the
forces OF Germany, Russia and France as
about equal, there would be about 5000, 600 OF
armed men ready to participate In the con-
tlict This leaves England, Spain and
number OF other powers, many Of which
would not be drawn into the war, entirely
out OF the calculation.
1t Is not possible that tho countries named
as preparing for war can long maintain their
present tremendous ornaments. In the very
nature of things they will soon be com PEELED
to fight or reduce their armies, which are
eating up the substance of the people, and
are constant menace to the peace of the
world. 1t looks as If America would be called
upon next year, and for some time to come,
to support the nations whose people are en-
gagged In standing guard perpetually. to the
neglect Of the Industries Of peace We shall
have to grow their food and clothing, and to
great extent furnish them with even the
arms they need to fight each other with. 1t
is fortunate that our resources will be more
than equal to the demand.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05

The leaders engaged III the Irish land agi-
tation are determined that this question
shall not die out but that 1t shall be
brought properly before the people, not only
of Great Britain and Ireland, but OF the
whole world. 10 this end Dautt, one Of the
men recently arrested by the EoRlish gov
eminent, has been commissioned rs dele
rate to visit the Continent and see the editors
of the French and other European papers, 30
that they may have correct views Of the
present agitation In Ireland.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05
new ORLEANS, FEBRUARY :. 1850.
ADJUSTMENTS.

ACADEMY OF MUSIO-At the matinee. "VIR.
arNIus." bU John Mccullough and dramatic
company.
GRAND OPERA HOURE-Af the matinee.
"OuR BATCHELoRs bv Robson and Crane
aud their comedy company.
DT, CHAKLEs THEATRICAL The matinee.
TRoF. J. Nj. MACALLrsTER. The magician.
81. PATRICKS HALL Fair for Benem Of 81.
Pdtricks Church
EXPOSITION HALL-WAIKIku MATCH. Dan
OLearU
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05

Gen. Jutison Fitzpatrick does not boom for
Grant, and II be knows anything about New
Jersey the Grant following In the State Ia
EMAIL Fitzpatrick believes that Sherman Or
Washburne could carry the State II nomin-
ated, while Blaine would render IL doubtful
and Grant Democratic. Perhaps Fitzpatrick
would like to squeeze into some fat govern
ment Office between the present time and the
fourth Of March, 1881. II so, his belief in
John Sherman Ia we'll timed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05

The Republican .'scratchers" Ia New York
do not confine their opposition to Grant and
Conkling alone. They have issued q cir
cular In which the nomination OF Blaine is
also opposed. They favor some impossible
candidate not named, and on election day
will probably be found voting against the
nominee, whoever he may be, IL Conkling
takes the field for him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05

The savings banks In New York show an
increase OF SO per cent on their deposits over
this time last year, which is thought to be
conclusive evidence Of the increasing prosper
jty OF the working classes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05
RACE8l RACES :!
FAIR GROUNDS g. e, u
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1880.

FIRST RACE:
HURDLE HACk-A handicap for all ages.
Purre 5000: $20 to first, Si0D To second: five per
cent entrance One mile and q half over six
hurdles.
M Welch enters ch. h. Verdi9ris, aged, by
Versailles: dam. Belle Brandon.
G.. b. Morris enters CHI. b. John r. Swinney
five years old. by War Dance; dam, Sister Of
Charity.
r Ronch enters oh. h. Surprise. aged, by
Lever: dam. AedOwa.
SECOND RACE:
FOR ALL AGES-Purse $500: 5000 to first s1oo
to second five per cent entrance Mile heats
M. Welch enters b. T. Mollie Hart. four years
old, by Bonnie Scotland: dam Benecia.
q. Il. Morris enters eh. z. Frank Short, four
years old. by Glen Athol: dam. Belle Brandon.
r. Roach enters ch. b. Surprise. a9ed by
Lever: dam, HedoWn
g. t. Caldwell enters b. n. RecnrdfA. three
yeats old. by John Morgan: dam. Queen Of the
West.
Admission to the Grand Stand. .....s1 90
Admission to the Field ...+.,........ 80.
Quarter Stretch Badges. ........-....2 so
Races to be run under the rules and super
vision of the officers of the New Louisiana
Jockey Ol,b ha"es to commence 1t HALF.
PAST THREE O'CLOCK Pools Will be sold at
he Crescent Hall on Friday evening, and on
the track the day OF the reeas. The Esplanade
street cars leave for the Rice Course every ve
minutes tess
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

For The CUT States. stationary or storly fail
ia0 barometer variable pinds shifting 10 south
and nest partly cloudy reather and rising
temperature during Thursday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05

Societies for the prevention Of cruelty to
children are finding enough to do In other
cities as we'll as In New York-a hint that
more OF such societies should be organized.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05

The doors OF tho Opera HOUSE will be open at
Z o'clock and remnin open during the evening"
Carriages will approach from the direction OF
st. Louis street and retire beyond Toulouse
street after depostlsR guests.
The Pageant will appear on Both sides Of
Canal street, between Rampant aud Magazine;
Camp. between Julia and Canal: julia be-
tween Camp and Ut. Charles; st. Charles. be-
tween Julia and Common; Carondelet. from
Common to Canal Ram part west side). from
Canal to St. Louis. ft5 TODD
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05
KNIGHTS OF hOMUS.

Tire following gentlemen. constituting the
RECEPTION COMMIT TEE at the Opera House
THIS AvENING. IRE requested to report
promptly at $3.50 O'Clock:
JAMES A. LAFITTE. Chairman:
OCTAVE hopkins, UHAs J. CAfsRI ERE.
PHILIP BUCHANAN, HENRY DEFEdRE.
HENRY BEHAN. ALFRED FKELLSEN
JNO. b. RICHARDSON. AMB l. BROWNE.
ASHTON PHELPS. JOHN GLYNN. JR..
CHAS. r. sONLAT. l.. W. PERKINS.
CHAS. CARROLL. J. DEAS HUGEK.
A. X. BROWN, w. A. b. WHEELER.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05
JAMES JACKSON. president.

Y. VALLOIs, Secretary.
State Ut Louisiana. city OF New Orleans:
]. James FHhay. a notary public In and for
til, ely or N W Orleans and the parish OF Or
10 ing. In the State nf Louisiana aforepaid, duly
commissioned and qualified. do hereby certify
that IN this dry personally came and appeared
before me-, IN my Office Mesers. james Jackson
and Victor Valios, both Of this city. respectively
the president and eer, etary OF the New Orleans
0asltght Company who. n my presence. signed
the above statement, and having feen by mo,
bv law. did d.pose and say that. to the best of
their knowledge and belief the statement above
made aud subscribed to by Them contains u
true and correct list Of the deposit balances
and dividends II over three years. standing on
the books Of the New Orleans 0aslisht Com-
pany unpaid and uncalled for on the date here
Of
tn filth whereof I grant these presents under
my signature and the impress OF my seal OF
office. this twentieth day ~ March, 1879.
Ibeal.l JAMES FAHEY. Notary Public.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1880.

the historical fact Of It's having been made.
and this fact the company do not deny. In
addition, we reproduce the last annual state
ment or the Gas Company on this subject:
OFFICE or THE New ORLEANS Gas LIaHr Co.
New Or leans. March 20, 1879.
In accordance with the provisions o. act No.
III. approved March 81. 1874, the following de-
years on the b ,oks OF this company are advsr-
used rs still unpaid aud nnealled for. to wit:
DEro IT BALANCES.
AtochA A. A......slO 60 MI Ter, w.. sl4 60
Fignet, I......... 10 GO Tibier, o.. 49,. IL 60
Holman 4 Co..-. Ia 40 Yates, B. F.. .. 10 10
UNPAID DIVIDEND.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-12-23
IH OLD COAT.

My poor, dear coat, be faithful to the end:
We both grow old; ten years have gone,
Through which my hand has brushed thee, an
cient friend;
Not more could Socrates have done.
If weakened to a threadbare state.
Thou still must suffer many a blow
Fen like thy master brave the storms of fate.
NV good old coat. we'll never part-oh, no,
[ still can well remember the first day
I wore thee-for my memory's strong:
1t was my birthday; andmy comrades gay
Chanted thy glories in song,
Thy poverty might make me vain
The friends that loved me long ago,
Though thou art poor, will drink to thee again,
My good old coat, we'll never part-oh, nc
This tine-drawn rent--its canse ne'er forget
1t beams upon my memory still:
1 feigned one night to fly from my Lisette,
And even now her grasp feel,
She tore thee but she made more fast
Nv letters while she WrOnged me so;
Then two whole days in mending thee she passed:
My good old coat, we'll never part-oh, no.
Neer drugged with musk and amber hast thou
been
Like coats by vapid coxcombs worn;
Meier in an anti-chamber vert thou seen
Insulted by the lordling's scorn.
How wistfully all France has eyed
The hand that ribbons can bestowi
The feld-fower Is thy buttons only pride;
Ny good old coat, Wen never part-oh, no
We shall not have those foolish days again
When our two destinies were one;
Those days 50 fraught with pleasure and with
pain,
Those DAYS with mingled rain and sun.
| somehow think, my ancient friend,
Unto a cOatless realm | go;
Yet wait awhile together we will end
Ny good old coat, We'll never part-Oh. no!
- Rpr0g1e,..