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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07

LONDON, Jan. e-The Standards dispatch
from Vienna says: Notwithstanding the
peaceful professions of Russia che has or
dered the war office TO prepare for use & 81 the
trustworthy correspondent. who has just re-
turned from vsit to the larger towns OF
Russian-P Poland, says these towns are full OF
troops.
yonches for the trastworthiness OF . COM
munioAtlon dated koenigshurg, December 31,
asserting that the distribution OF the Russian
army shows striking conyergenee towards
the Western portion of the Empire, and that
Rusaia's effective forces are being Increased
HI FAR greater proportion than can be iusti-
fed by the object Of filling up vacaneies lett
by the late RuRso-Turkieh war. Within the
past few weeks the strong force already quar-
tered In the Western provinces has been In
creased by four divisions of infantry and one
of cavalry. This raises the force along the
Western frontier TO nearly one-half the en-
tire Russian army on peace footing.
Extensive measures OF reorganization In the
service are being pushed forward. The great
est activity also prevails IN increasing the
means OF communication and pruvI1iug halt
Ing places, Military railway ears are being
constructed, and deliveries OF auppins for
araenals, building materials, uniforms etc,
are being made on vast scale, with searoeiyy
any attempt at concealment. The arming Of
frontier fortreeses is being effected with the
utmost nrpmptitude.
The Berlin correspondent of the Standard
says. tlt Ia remarkable that II lesian troops
are again permitted to speak OF the tmpend-
ing war aEaiDetAnHtria and Germany. The
coming campaign is the talk of to-day To the
military cofftehouses OF kleh, kamiehine,
podolak, Sehitomer and other garrison towns
neaE the Austrian frontier"
ST. PETERSBURG. Jan 6,--M. WattVjeff has
been formally aazetted president Of the COM
mittee of ministers and of the petition COM
mittea,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
OUR SUPREME BENCH.
Ohis,S Justice Manning.
tAlex, sndria Demoorat.I


In the re ,reanIz alton OF the Supreme Court
hv fst,v Wi,tz. we entertain no doubt that the
seieati ions h, will pake will be men In whose
ANNOUNCEMENTS the ~ 9ope OF the State at large
will eheerfu,l W acan iesce. The court es CON
stituteti at tsas prese ut time is composed Of,
perhaps the b est tale at In the state. We do
not know that any changes which ID is pos
sihje tn make a yld rep lace the present bench
with men wbe, ire mor,s highly esteemed, or
whose ettsipryrea lts at the bar are so generally
acknowledged. As iuri SITS they possess the
most eminent an alilieatits1s. and their record
OF services TO the state mas Speclally endeeFed
them TO those WIN, )se eonfiaenee they continue
to enjoy.
The Chief Justst 9, Thos. g. Manning, who
was appointed gr Dm Rapidss parish, Is 30
we'll known to the people OF TINS state bhas
augtt we can say Gannot add 10 his reeoES
nizsd character ag the peer OF any man, lh
every respect, I'm osi whole country. To o
people by whom hs is so highly esteemed
Tor his emfnspt asal ties and his unsuliied
record as public N tan, 1t would pc pecu-
liarly gratifying to ~ 'e him aecerded sueh
q recognition or the high estimation In
xheh be s held BY an elevation h 70 seat ID
emnently fitted. We llude, Of course, TO
the United States 8sn ate. Now In the
prime OF life, possessing talents 0I tne hlgh-
est order, q sound lawyer, with long eBpe-
rienee In various public sTa itions ana uniting
all In o person Of the most o 'm manding hgure
and of u most pleasing add ross, he is slngu-
tHTfy fitted to grace that m lst angnEt 1o0Y.
and TO sustain the high chars eter which Lou
islana once enjoyed when repE e5ented by sueh
men as John Slfdell and yWa; VI I. BaDlarntn.
We hope, however, to see htna retained in his
present position, but In shs event that the
place which he has filed with such signal
ability should fell to some other. we shall
exert our feeble efforts In sustaining bis
claims to seat in the United States Senate.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
tThe Nation.E

The Maine trouble Is doing the country and
shs world one valuable service in showing
how much alike human nature is under ell
circumstances and In all lattttades- A readef OF
the Maine papers, and especially OF lar.
Blalne's thome organ during the last ten
years. would suppose chat IL was only In
South Carolina and Louisiana that people
threatened armed resistance when they dldn' {
liRs the goings-on Of their State government, (,
but it seems that the Maine people resort
| readily to the same baneful practice We
could hardly believe our eyes when We saw
| that load OF State aans, In charge OF y
State officer, was stopped by o. mob tn the
streets OF Bangor on Christmas day and for
cibty returned to the arsenal, and when We
read the mayors written defense OF 1t. ON the
ground that four people were excited, =
and had to act In this way when they got
masf'-Tor all the world Ike the wicked, turbl-
| lent tex. rebels" down IN louisiana. we
supposed too, that 1t Was only In the poor,
barbarous, benighted South that peop.e were
threatened with assassination ana assault
when their political action was dispensing To
"the citizens, J" bat 1t appears Gov. GarcelOn
RECEIVES dozens of such threats every day.
Wesupposed that social and business ostra-
eism" OF obnoxious politicians was unknown
outside the cotton States, bnt 10 seems tnat
people In Maine are withdrawing their Gus
tom from the members OF the Council, cut
, ting them In the street, and refusing 10
Invite them to their houses. TO crown
ali, II Is not Southern pastors only
!. who recon mend battle, fnurder and sud,
den death as n remedy for political
grievances The Maine pastors have beer
engaged In tho same holy work. They want
rs one Of them has said, no "mob violence,
!, but "eystematic war" Just to soc which side
the God OF Peace likes best. or course W.
know all these things are wrong when dont
by brigadiers and ex-rebels, and right whef
done by law-abiding Maine people; but is y
not singular that the bad and good when they
J pet angry show 1t In so nearly the same man
ner BY the way, why are not troops
! called for In Maine Isn't Coy. Garcelon al
. excellent subject for troops p
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
The Democrat.
st, Tammany Farmer.

During our recent visit TO the city we called
at the Office OF the New Orleans DEMOCRAT,
where we had the pleasure OF meeting. with
Major Burke, the champion journalist OF De-
mocracy In Louisiana. Under the able mat
qgement OF Major Burke, the DEMOCRAT mas
.apfdIy gained leading position among the
,urnals of the South, and Is indeed a power
the land" Aside from its able champion
10 OF Louisiana, and all that pertains to
good and welfare of our State and people
Z DEMOCRAT each day contains perfect
ancba OF news from all portions OF the
al d. We wish the DEMOCRAT every success
y Jii along and prosperous career.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
The Final Report Of the Hot springs Conn
miasIan,

WASHINGTON, Jan. G. Secretary Sehurz
sent to 1.-The Senate to-day a copy Of the final
report Of the Hot Springs Commission. TO-
gether with schedule showing the names of
the parties In whose favor awards were made,
and u list Of tho persons to whom certificates
were issued for property condemned which
amounts to S74, COG. The report is accom-
panied by copy of n communication filed
with the commissioners, which contains
charges against the chief clerk of the com
mission, and questions the fairness In many
cases OF the award. The Secretary has no
power to conduct an investigation Of these
charges. lie lays the subject before the Sen
ate for action.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
the work Of the Committee on ApproprIa
tsaua.

WASHINGTON, Jan 6.-The House Com
miteo on Appropriations will meet on
Thursday, Int it is hardly probable that
any bill will be agreed upon this week,
though the subcommittee during the recess
have been diligently at work on tho army,
sundry civil and District OF Columbia appro-
pfatlon bills. The army appropriation bill
will probably remain IN stdtu quo until the
views of the House ars expressed on the sub
ject of the reorganization of the army. 1t is
generally understood that bin will soon be
introduced providing for radical changes Ia
It's organization, which must involve sa thor
ough revision of the Items Of appropriation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
Tbe Nev scnatm from Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. e;.Gov: Copo
cs,,aad hv tha 3aath ar - ~ 4 enator Houston, by
ennointtne Tuka Prvor / Athens. He has
nepar haan ! aff,eabnIdar always declining,
but is an able man and a la wyer OF me anil
itv. He was the law pan tner OF senator nt
Houston. An election by tne Leeisiaeuie
will take place Iii November eAt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
From st. Louis to New York by Way ef
Savannah.

SAVANNAH, Jan. 6.-An important railroad
scheme was arranged to-day. T.. W. Cole,
representing the Nashville, Chattanooga and
st. Louis road, aud JOS. Z. Brown, represent
Ing the Western and Atlantic, connecting
lines between Atlanta and st. Louis: made 9
contract with the Georgia Central Railroad
by which the lines of the latter and It's steam
ers pass under control OF the Joint manage
ment Of the two first name ed companies, thus
giving a through line from st. Louis to New
York via Savannah.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
GOV. COlauitt Proceeds Against
Treasurer of Georgia.

ATLANTA, Jan. Gov. Colquitt
sued fl. fas. against Treasurer Renfrt
sureties for about $50, 900, which is the
OF interest taken by them on the us
States money and fines for the sam
fl. fas. are issued under resolution
last Legislature. Renfroe and his Sc
will fight the case In the court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
THE ROAD TO OPELOUSAS.
It's Construction Assured IL the Right Of
Way is Secured by the Citizens.
Especial TO the Democrat ]


OPELoUsAs, Jan. GA large meeting OF
our citizens was held to-day 70 discuss with
Mr.. Pandely the question Of q branch rail-
road from yermlionviIlet to Opelnusas. Much
interest was manifested at the meeting, and
from present indications the road is an as
eured fact. All Mr.. Pandely asked OF our cit
liens was that they secure the right Of way,
and withdrew the proposition for sac, 900
subscription. Our citizens promised the right
OF way, and Mr.. Pandely says when that is
secured they will build the road. j.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
Archbishup woods appeal for the suffer-
ing Irish.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6.-Archbishop WOOD
with their mea, IS the suffering, famine
stricken people Of Ireland, and suggests that
the pastors OF Catt ,olc churches take up col
lections He adds hat he will receive contrl-
buttons, and see th, Vt they are placea Where
they are most needed y.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07

about tn same as last year. The Governor
rails M ta ntion to the Importance Of lmprov-
inp The ma vigation OF the Ohio river. Among
tha frat M lls introduced was one for abolish
ing thY ps, ,sent congressional districts and
rp-astabifsh Ing the boundaries which existed
before the Il tate was re.dlstrlcted by the late
Democratic Legislature.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
The Interstate Commerce RiIl
Again Open for Discussion.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The House Com
tee of Commerce, at its meeting this morn
agreed to reopen the discussion upon the
ter. State commerce bill, and at the request
several leading railroads will give them
hearing, commencing at 10 a. m. on Iuesda
next, when all parties Interested will have
opportunity to be heard
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
movements Of ocean f, Vessels

TaN1aS Jar e-rna o+aanoar L1ddl6S0alo
ond iUiit.,o nioI So fsnra NJ. Orleans, ar
ri,,ad - o. vi ~, ~ IS a. - ,t o 10" rhe steamer
4 % Har-ssa " to ~, Me nsn has arrived
at Antwerp. oua 1s.x
LIVERPOOL, Jan. e.-Arrivad: Steam efs Moa-
traal ard Yrurac Bat from New OrleaL sorrtb
LOVES LOFT. Jan. s:-Saied on the 1oaA1 IA .
Bark Ymer for New Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
LOADED DOWN.

The Spirit OF the Times, the Turf. Fl oi'
and Farm, the Dramatic News, the Musit .
and Dramatic Times, the Dramatical an
Musical Mirror, the London and the New
York Graphic, and all the weekly illustrated
papers, the monthly magazines and the New
York and Western dailies are on Flynn's
counter, at his news and stationery store on
Commercial Alley, near Camp street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
H., urz's Consideration for ouray.

WAsu1 vaToN, Jan. 6.-Secretary Schurz to-
day recei, 'ed telegram from zen. hatcn,
wife with sim to Washington, and asking
wbetber the request should be granted. The
Secretary re 9lled In the aihrmablVe'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07

LONDON, Jan. 6.-Cnaries Henry de Bien-
vile, French dramatist, gand Ferdinand
Henoux, Belgian historian. are dead.
The Standard Vienna dispatch saws. Fam
Inc prevails in some districts In Bosnia. Eight
thousand people are reported to be on the
verge Of starvation.
The Russian order for The preparation Of
nreech- leaders has. probably, reference to the
new expedition To MAv
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
BOLIVIA.

PARIS, Jan. Can official dispatch received
ut the Gillian legation here announces that
Gen. Daza, President OF the Republic of Bo-
iivia, has been deposed and has fed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
The Memphis Cotton Exchange Opp0sinB
the Reclamation of DIR. Porter.

MEMPHIS, Jan. 6.-At q meeting OF the
Cotton Exchange, held this afternoon, reso-
lutions earnestly protesting against the
resignation OF President Porter, and request
ing Gov. Marks to withhold acceptance OF
the same, were unanimously adopted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

TThe DEMOCRAT Is responsible for none OF
the views expressed In the communications
under this head: but no communications Will
be printed except from responsible partieS.l
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07

The Louisville and Nashville and Great
Southern Railway Company will not assume
control OF the Mobile and Montgomery Rail~
road until February ].
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07

Sen, torial caucus was held tonight and Gen.
,taa T. Garfield was nominated for the United
state, Senate by acelamation, All the other
randio ates Withdrew.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
Meetfnx N Ihe OHIO LegIsIature.

COLUMBUS, Jan. 5.-The Legislature met
this morning, and Gov. Bishops message was
read. The financial condition OF the State is
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07

First Day Or the nsusta Races.
AUGUSTA. Ca, Jan. 6.-The weather was
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07

Sarf1eld Gets the Ohio Republican Caucus
Nomination for senator.
COLUMBUS, o., Jan. ga Republican
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
this evening in

member elect
written a let
nocratic and
not partici-
ouse until it
ate of the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-07
the Late

to-day Is
eand his
amount
q of the
@. The
OF the
,uritieS
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-10-19
MRS. adobe L. BALLOT HEARD
TROM..

MILWAUKEE, Oct f3-The scandal
that has broken ous in Colonel c X
Piers family q, Poo do Lac has proved
the sensation Of the day here. The
woman implicated in the case Is the
post and lecturer. Mrs Addie L Bsllou.
Who came East from California last
spsing. She made considerable repu-
tatioo tor herself during the war BY go>
Ing through and winning for hersslf
the title of The Daughter Of the Reg
ioent." which has eiung to her ever
siace.S Last year she was made a hon
ossry member of the Grsnd Army Of
the Rspublic. alleged to b quite . dis
tinction She has beea 6gurins around
10 the Northwess for nearly ysas past
10 ssems Tat . fen wesksago she wrote
. letter to Col Pier. calling him her
darling boy" and other kittsnish
names. and Mrs Pier got the letter,
The Colonel tried to shoot bis wife and
she has gone home to her parents
to live He has not been arrested. Il 10
sid that Mrs Pier will institute pro-
seedlings for divorce at once. Mrs Bal
lou vss iatsr viewed today and denies
that there b snysAing wr1ng, end Gays
that she knew Col Pier % leo8 she
really had Affection enoagh for hin to
pc the ende.ripg terms quoted above.
OOl Per also denies that there has been
wrong between them. The
matter has caused Q sensation Of no
small proportion.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-10-19

Jake Hoover 10 perhaps the worst
pennan In the Uoited States. He vas
called upon once In Court u this place
to swear 10 the coossnts OF . legal ps.
per drawn up By him. which no one
else could deciphsr After q long and
desperate effort be was forced to give it
up himself, and - . substitute swore to
the same to the best Of bis recollection.
jake is Democrat, and va recently
nominated. - successor 10 N T Catoo
declined. to represent Whitman and
Waila Walls cou ntiss IN The Lsgisla-
turs. He sent . letter OF acceptance.
which the Committee receiving it we're
unable 70 read. They knew that II
mast rslsts 70 the sominaaion. end from
the words here and there that they could
pick ont. they thought he also declined
II was 20 announced. much 10 Hoovsr's
surprise. Verbal explssatiops ensued
The result being that Mr. Hoover cleared
away doubts a. to bic intention, and
was put 10 the vacant place on the
ticket.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-10-19

SAN FRANcIsco. Oct IS The Pres
idsnt arrived this morning from Asto.
ria on board the steamship Columbia.
Toe party are all in good health and
spirits. and delighted with their recsp-
ton in Oregon and Washington Terri.
tory. They leave this afternoon for
Yosemite Valley. Tito Executive OF,
presses Q high aypseeiatiDn OF Sht be
saw IN Oregon, and sAys The illimitSbJe
snd boundless sesouroes If the Ncrfh .
vest. when developed. val suf1ics ibr
the sustensnce Of an Immense po6uis.
tioo.
BAN Francisco. Oct. i6.-Sailed,
bark Ssmoset. for Tsooma, and bark
Tidal Wave for Port Madison.
BAN Francisco. Oct lS.-An Exam.
nser special from Philadelphia says
that Joseph . Wright, leader of the
Greenback party in that city, who was
. deIsgate y the n0niaatine Oosvm-
ton . Chicago md al present. 8 4
member Of the Greenback State Co srAi
Committee. will follow the example of
Hughes and Devices and cut loose from
Weaver: This action has been brought
about BY the result OF the Indiana
election. He dsnounces Weaver in the
8itserest terms for selling out to the
republicans. He says it is clear that
Hancock will get the bulk of the
Greenbsck vote in Pennsylyenis -
about 10000 Of the Greenback vote Ia
Indiana.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-10-19
EASTERN STATES.

New YORK. Oct. iS.-Seyeral mem.
bers Of the Tsmmany Committee re-
port gigantic scheme of the Repub Bill
cans to colonize for voting negroes. A
number Of imported whites have been
discovered quartered at certain hotels
and boarding houses mentioned. Il il
said that resolutions have besn sdoptad
providing Sor eom pesA eu1tSc p}ecss-
tons against Illegal voting. Y y
BosToS. Oct lS.-Mrs Howe's bail
10 liked Ct $4,000. and Lillian Could
at $1,000. Hbth ladies ere muck cast
down and entirely overcone asitb ner-
vousnsss and alarm Ms Howe sdys
abe is wholly innocent Of any vronr.
doing. and was in the employ Of n0pm.
Der Of wealthy men. The y hole ruth
will soon be out. II 10 said her lisbil.
tiles sre fully $500. 900. A large mum.
Der Of poor women will suffer severe
losses.
BALTIMORE, Oct ls.-Luthsr Pickett
refused to marry Martha, the daughter
OF Milton Pickett. with whom be wa.
on the most intimate terms. Father
and daughter. armed With .revolvers.
sought Luehsf. "A ain ~ refased. This
% sxaspelAted Tho father md deaehter
that they opened FIRE on him. when be
vas fatally shot.
CHICAGO. Oct ls.-The Tri1uas's
Grand Haven special says that the worst
wind storm ever experienced 10 this
part OF the country has been in opers.
tioa sinee Saturday smornipg. Great
anxisty 10 fslt . SGsd % u 0dod-
rich steamer Alpsrs. which fen Grand
Haven for Chicago 1t 9p.m. Friday.
when let ysep, on Saturday. she vas
stFnGG1ho 1Wkfully 49, aorm. 81
has o bu6sd . full ctsws6d 80 or 10
pssssrgers. Il 10 hoped she may have
rue sosth to na@bota Islands Tor shell.
cs.4r. Col. 81: Is Icss. h.,1
81 Dsnpison. Holmes IL being pur-
snsd and viii be osptursd beyond
douht. Fla pespoAko( cu1nenlo -
pres 6dG6Ds6iha.io6 teto&e tk6se me-
Il u takes ell winter. providing the NH.
itary RENAME psutral. The people Of
The e96ee Ountiw an eon6dee OF
the1 y Ut tosstt0oAxe % aud -.
son di0calty without either State or
nstioeal inessSsreno6.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-10-19
TRADE WITH HONOLULU.

The foreign trade 10 the trade which
pays best. Ths best foreign trade Of
the Pacific coast Il that with tho Ha-
waiian Islspds. This 10 10 fog . nun.
Der Of reasons. one Of which 10 that
our products ere dissinilar. aud that
each wants what the ether produces.
Full csrgoss can DO obtained beth ways.
which cannot BE- done ELSEWHERE. This
trade sov all goes to other psrts. 4
large share Of u should come 10 Seattle.
The lslanden want our iamhsr, coal,
sal@cn. spplss. polstosa bsiok. doors
and windswa lime. 30. They want
enough Of thsss thlpgs TO keep going
three vessels continually. Until The
estsbiishssnt Of sugar refinery here.
or st Honolulu. the return irsishss
would b light unlsss tho vessels chose
10 como BY San Francisco. which they
could DO ~ vel - sot. With the e.
tension Of our railroad would be cor.
respesdiae ssterslon Il basinsss. Flour
would thsn tecoo,s leading article Il
export. while The range 81 ess msau-
fsctarss wosld DO immsAsureably il.
creased. A. long - reciprocity sxisss
this trade cannot b taken frua o.
once secured. and that u would Be In.
msnssly profitable there 10 ever reason
for believing. Who are Ne men Il
enterprise to put Into practical shape
the idsa herein sagsrsssdr