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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

The circumstances connected with the re-
cent performance OF the new opera OF Messrs.
Sullivan and Gilbert authors of Pina'ore Is
curious illustration OF the absurdities OF our
present international copyright laws. Messs.
Sullivan and Gilbert were anxious to produce
their piece, 1.-THE Pirates of Penzanee," first
In America, as they expected to rake in the
most money here. They were unwilling,
however, to lose their ownership Of the piece
In England by doing this. The law on this
subject provides that whenever piece Is per-
formed abroad first 1t becomes everybodys
property in England and can be produced at
any theatre in that country. Here vas
dilemma. The piece must be publicly pro-
duced Ia England before 1t was played In New
York, and yet so produced that nobody In the
theatrical line could see or catch It, This was
done by choosing little town on the South
Devon coast, and the pirates of Penzance"
was accordingly played at the little Bijou
Theatre, OF Paignton, at an extraordinary
hour In the evening. The trick was success
full. There was nobody present to witness the
performance worth speaking of, and yet
Messrs. Sullivan and Gilbert can now produce
their opera In this country without any dan
ger of their rights in Great Britain being in
yadad
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

After a long and exciting contest the Fusion
ists, or Democrats and Greenbackers, succeed
cd yesterday In organizing the Maine Legisla-
ture. The ardor and heat OF the Republicans
seem TO have greatly cooled down since they
see the obstinate determination of Gov. Car
celon, and instead Of resorting TO arms to
hnrl "the Governor and Council from power,
they contented themselves with some very
innocent kissing end protesting. The Fusion
lists appear to have stuck together much bet
ter than was expected, only Two being absent,
Voter, the representative from Veazle, who
denounced the counting In of himself ana
other Fusion representatives SO severely, and
an old party from Skowhegan, who is indis-
posed. The Republicans participated in the
organization, and tried to bring up the Re-
turning Board matter at once, but having
failed In this left In disgust, with the single
exception of Eugene Hale who remained be-
hind probably to watch the enemy. After
the two houses had properly organized under
Democratic officers Coy Garoelon appeared
and submitted to the members the decision
Of the Supreme Court bearing on the count
ing out" matter.
1t looks now very much as IL the Fusion
lists would "stlck" When the question of
taking up the disputed cases was submitted
to the House, only five out Of seventy-five
members voted for 1t. AS for the Republicans,
they appear disposed to appeal their case to
the Supreme Court, to see II that body can do
anything for them. They claim, further, that
the organization of the House was illegal, as
there was no quorum present to organize 1t
properly.
The Boston Herald, an independent paper.
declares tie scenes witnessed In the House TO
have been most disgracefnl, and charges the
greater part OF the noise and trouble on the
Republicans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08
TO BE KEPT In VIEW.

The case or the New Canal Is one that should
not be lost sight OF. It Is case which In.
wolves many and grave interests. both public
and private, and one which imperative duty
requires the guardians of the peoples rights
to push to o. settlement. We need not re-
hearse the facts In the premises. They were
fully and overwhelmingly set forth by the
committee from the late Constitutional
Convention. and have since been made
the basis OF proceedings by the law
officers OF the State. So great, indeed,
was the evident necessity for action that the
new constitution contains clause eDjoining
upon the Legislature the enactment OF laws
which will remedy, and prevent for the future,
such gioss abuses MS have characterized tho
management Of the canal In the past. The
public are already fully aware Of the history
of the canal lease and OF the neglect and bad
faith which have concentrated attention upon
the subject.
The matter, however. cannot well be left
here There Is something more to be done.
IL is not enough to take steps that will en-.
sure an honest and faithful management Of
the canal-steps must also be taken to re-
cover the 100000 which the State has lost In
the transaction, and which Is due by the
lessee and as we believe, recoverable. AS for
the future conduct OF the canal, we assume
that the representatives OF the parishes chief
ly concerned Will see TO that. ST.. Tammany,
Tangipahoa, Livingston and Orleans have
sent able and patriotic gentlemen to the Legis-
lature, who are fully competent to see that
the rights and interests of their constituents
are assured, and that the general cause of
commerce Is promoted. On this score we
have no apprehension. The question mas
been thoroughly ventilated, II occupies
prominent place In the public mind, and now
that abundant light has been shed upon
1t. we feel confident that the legisla-
tlon will be prompt, wise and
adequate. The point which we wish to keep
In view Ia that the Attorney General should
use all possible vigor and address Ia prose-
cutting the recovery OF the 100000 ascer-
tained TO be due the State by the lessee. We
observe that this estimate has been arrived at
after calm and impartial investigation by
one Of the most Intelligent committees We
have had for years. There can be no reason
able doubt as to the justice and accuracy of
the conclusion and, now, there should be no
delay In asserting and realizing the claims OF
Ea tat
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

The papers are publishing just now, under
the name of "blood-suckers, q list of the alb
sentee landlords and fancy London ''compa-
MES" who are sucking the llfe-blood out Of
Ireland. The seven London guilds of salters,
diapers, MERGERS. SINNERS, f5hmongers iron
mongers and grooer5 own no less than 49, 900
acres Of land in Ireland, most OF which was
obtained by conf5catfon In the time of Will
liam III, yielding nearly 100000 OF revenue
every year. The Marquis OF Land5downs. an
absentee, owns $4,000 acres Of Irish land,
yielding $780, 900 year; Sir Richard Wallace
$1,000 acres, bringing him 100000; the Duke
of Devonshirs $4,000 acres, bringing him
$500, 900 (the Duke spends one month in Ire
land In consideration OF this); the E srl OF
Pembroke 1000 acres, with revenue of $780,
900. Lord Pemoroke's property Ia chiefly
built over by residences In the neighborhood
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08
THE FLORIDA CRACKER.

The term Cracker" as used In Florida, is
applied to the descendants of the pioneer set
tiers OF that State. In fact. during the early
daysl OF the American republic, when grist-
mills were scarce and "self-rsing" flour I'M
thought Of, the hardy pioneers OF the entire
West and South were generally dubbed
CRACKERS" or corn crackers" from the fact
that their principal diet, In the way OF bread
was obtained by pounding or cracking" In
dian maize and using 1t rs hominy In the
Southern, as In many Of the Western States,
honiny is still favorite dish among the
well-to-do classes, while with the working
people 1t Is an article OF daily consumption.
Although, as above intimated, the term en-
braces the descendants of the early settlers,
1t must not be inferred that all OF them are
either poor or ignorant In Florida to which
allusion is particularly made, one may fire.
quently meet with Cracker who can
truthfully refer to his hundred niggers," or
more in ante-bellum days, as we'll as to sum-
mer pleasures enjoyed at Saratoga and New
port, ''long, long ago." Out, however, In the
piny woods, or amid the cypress swamps,
where mosquitoes, flies, fieas ants, gophers,
salamanders lizards and rattlesnakes mostly
do congregate, one may still encounter the
genuine cracker with long, unkempt hair,
talloW-colored skin, thin, pinched features,
ferret eyes. and general expression OF
semi-barbaIism.
Yet the impetus given of late years to the
cause Of immigration Florlda-ward Is making
serious inroads through the favorite haunts
OF the cracker. The stag that SO long has been
accustomed to the noise OF the crackers old
fashioned fint-lock rifle, and the feeble baying
Of his poor, wheezy, hsa-bitten hound, is now
startled by the keen report of the improved
Remington. and Is put to his utmost speed
by the aeet-footed, well-fed and thoroughbred
canine from the North while the waterfowl,
fish and alligators that were won't to dlsport
themselves with impunity along the numer-
ous lakes, rivers and bayous. are painfully re-
minded by shot and ball that wonderful
Is going on In the land.
The shrill whistle of the steamer Is now. /
heard along the various water courses, and |
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08
OoNoEALINg TRADE STATISTICS.

| BY reference to the report OF the proceed
| ings OF the Cotton Exchange 1t will be seen
! that for some reason best known TO the Treas
nry Department authority Is given for deny
Ing the public Information touching imports
and exports at this port.
This Is a species OF star chamber practice
which requires ventilation, and we are glad
to see that our business meli are acting Wig
orousiy In the matter by forwarding pro-
test TO the authorities at Washington.
Heretofore this information has been fur
nished. and our business men have been able
to keep up q statistical report OF exports and
imports monthly, but under this new system
they would be required to await the eompila-
ton and publication OF the Treasury reports
before any reliable data could be procured
upon which business men could act.
This regulation smacks too much OF red
tape and Is more becoming the ways OF trade
In vogue two hundred years ago than the
progressive methods Of u live, active busl-
ness community who are struggling manful-
ly to build up our trade under difficulties OF
the greatest magnitude. Our merchants are
entitled to full and early information con-
corning all trade matters, and 1t Is to be
hoped that the servants OF the people at
Washington will not sustain regulation that
indicates a purpose to conceal some sinister
traffic, or favor some special interests that
cannot bear open competition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08
LIEUT.. GOV. M'ENERY.

The DEMOCRAT acknowledges call from
ihasat. Gov. y. D. McEnery, who arrived In
ORE oily yesterday and is preparing to as
sHzns his duties upon the organization OF the
heaHfe
Nnder an unassumiGg exterior this quiet
Atsa nnpretendipg gentleman brings to the
ssrrvleo Of the people those rare qualities Of
Afufisees ability and knowledge of men and
aiEsiFs 80 essential to the State In framing
Ass SaEs under our new constitution. Never
AssutoFnre accepting Office, he has been the
faaster-ulnd Vi D section OF the State which
ffsas rallied from defeat time and again under
nagieak and apparent party ingtatitude, until
sfs asste was redeemed, and now he gives
NJ best efforts to placing his people fairly
aaysan the high road to prosperity by aiding 10
1na easCtment OF wise legls lation, which will
sAeple oar lands nnd aid In building up our
wTsss places We bid him welcome.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08
LET us CELEBRATE,

To-day there returns to us one OF the ami
versaries especially dear to us. Let us spare
our readers arecapitulatton OF the story of the
Eighth OF January, and proceed at once to OBJ
serve that, being thus favorte anniversary,
the people have come to expect celebration
OF peculiar celat In this they have seldom II
ever been disappointed heretofore. New Or
leans enjoys the distinction Of having vol
unteer military organization unequaled In
the South for appearance, drill, discipline and
strength. We have o community In which
military enthusiasm largely prevails and
where military pursuits are entered into
with vigor Added to this we have the ad-
vantage of tho presence OF large class Of
men who are trained and experienced sol
dlers and who are more veterans than volun
teers In all practical respects. The result OF
this combination of conditions is that our mi
litia organization Is O source OF pride to the
community. and anniversaries which call for
full display partake of the nature Of popu-
lar demonstrations.
Conspicuous among these s the Eighth OF
January. IL celebrates an episode which ap-
peals to the proudest memory connected with
our city, and which arouses tho most patri.
otto sentiment In our breast. Essentially
military, 1t can be celebrated In inappropriate
manner save bya military display, and thus
we see conspring together the most powerful
impulse and the most congenial form Of ex-
preston.
Lot US hope that the celebration to-day
may be worthy OF the event to be celebrated;
that 1t may be worthy not only OF the illus
trious event, indeed, but Of the proud and
patriotic citizens who will pay II tribute. We
have here the material fol- q display Of special
bfiliancy. Let US enjoy the fullest nantes
tation of the skill, efficiency and enthusiasm
of our citizens odiery on this anniversary OF
the most glorious day in the history OF Lou-
lGinnn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08
HENRY OLAY'S WAGER.

In 1874. when the peace commission, COM
posed OF Henry Clay, john Quincy Adams,
james A. Bayard and Albert Gtlatin on the
| part Of the United States, and Lord Gambler
| and Mr.. Goulbourn on the part of Great
Britain were endeayoring to come to an I'M
Outstanding on the important questions OF
the navigation of the Mississippi river and
the fishery privileges, the British plenipoten-
tiaries sought to alarm the Americans by in-
forming them OF ths invineble army which
was moving on New Orleans. supported by q
powerful fleet. They dwelt on the galiantry
and daring OF Paokenham, laid much stress
upon the suberb character OF his troops.
which they truthfully declared were the
flower of the British army, veterans of the
victorious Penlnsuiar campaign, and Lord
Gambler gleefully remarked, "New Or
leans will soon be In our BOSSES
sion, and the free navigation OF the
Mississippi assured to u.s." This greatly
nettled Mr.. Clay, who had determined never
to coneede tho point as to the great river,
which with prophetic eve he saw must one
day become the grandest commercial high
way on the globe, and 3d. with the instinct OF
the true Kentuckiap, he at once offered to
wager Lord Gambler that the British army
would never capture New Orleans, and that
Packenham would be dIsastr ously defeated.
"For," said he, II am informed that Gen.
Andrew jackson, from Tennessee, has gone
to New Orleans and I have the most implicit
faith In his ability to cope with your army"
Lord Gambler ioyfully accepted the wager,
which he fixed at hundred guineas. When
the news Of the rout OF the British army at
Chalmette and OF the death Of Packenham
was received in Europe, Lord Gambler APP
preached Mr. Clay at q grand ball-given, we
believe, In honor of the success OF the pego-
tlatons at Ghent-and handing him the hum
dred guineas, said: "Mr. Clay, believe there
are three kinds Of beings under the special
care and protection Of divine Providence
lunatics, drunkards and the American peo-
ple.'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

S411srrel has arisen In st. Louis as to the
sisT@st1lof Of the funds collected for the re-
let 0E the sufferers In Ireland. One faction
ssFnSsDa that the money should be sent to the
saStsl Land League, and another that 1t should
~ forwarded to Archbishop McHale. In
sssfor aase II would reach those Tor whom 1t
sesEaeEadesl, but this does not seem to satisfy
ssaaEsse shc have the matter In charge. The
9srfaous dispute has already resulted In harm.
subscriptions 10 the fund have almost ceased,
sRss ufe not likely TO be resumed unless the
aansalass contention is brought to close.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

many more years will not elapse ere the iron
horse will be rushing through the vast pine
forests and cypress swamps which hereto
fore have echoed only the cries of wild anil
mails and fowls. Then, like Mr.. "Lo." the
cracker will have practically ceased to exist
10 Florida. Although he may not be provided
with reservation" by charitable govern
ment or may not find the dense growth OF
the Everglades" a congenial place Of refuge.
he will, nevertheless, gradually fade from
view, obseured, as it were, In the glorious
halo shed by the "star of empire" In its
southwark rs we'll as westward course.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

There ID probability that the veterans of
Ahe Mexican War may al last get some COM
sensation for the services they rendered this
sssnEtry thirty years ago. The House Com
ulisaee On Pensions has unanimously agreed
DO ibsll giving ali veterans 81 the Mexican.
sRGaKiag, Greek and Blaekhawk wars a
Nagasnly pension OF S.. Probably a majority
ags ahese veterans live In the South, and a
My large number Of them reside In this city.
= his Dill passes the House. and It's success
srsAe committee would seem to vindicate the
probability OF this, 1t will undoubtedly be a
EDSAsaad 70 many old citizens on whom For
s11Se .haa ltoNned adversely Of late years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

lbs Atlanta Constitution Is responsible for
.snH statement that President Hayes was re-
ssrkly arrested ia the Capitol at Washington
Ivy policeman. Mr.. Hayes had stepped into
tfhe rutunda and taken a seat reserved for
asisa, when the officer came along and took
asin INTO custody because he refused to yaeate
ere seat when ordered to do 50. As he was
Sxx4stnss his prisoner away, notwithstanding
10 rsaaoiastranees. an employee OF theSenate
aane ny and informed the policeman as to
whrhe had In charge. The President was i'm
aasaaaely released, runs the story. with pro-
aSe apologies from the peeIer. The Wash
sssaOn Post hasteIs to remark that 1t was a
sxssy Hayes mad not been arrested on charge
Er #nsgA he could have been held, to wit:
me assAI patton of the office OF another and
LIZ appropriation OF the emoluments thereof
v lkAssf
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08
A SOUL IN ARMS,

We can imagine the feelings of the average
New Orleans plumber as no stands on the
brink Of the yawning chasm which President
Toby is having cut down Camp street for the
big new water pipes. The average plumber,
standing there and watching the activity, the
marvellous expedition with which this job IL
being pushed along, must feel his bosom
heave In honest scorn for the groveling min
Ions who would thus trampIe upon their op-
portunitles. Think of cre8tlifes, g azbim-
self, with Job OF plpe-leying such as this
pipes, by Heavenl that one can crawl
through, and no end OF chances for extras
and incidentals- think of people so favored
by fortune who will actually go to work like
beavers In stupid endeavor to get through
as soon as possible! Why, It's enough to
make ones gorge rise until 1t chokes him.
But there ~ consolation, yea. there is balm
In Gllead, there is balsam-but, no matter
the plumbers time will come after ALL These
big pipes may run down Camp and down all
the other streets, yet what profits it the pub
lie unless the plumber tap those pipes and
bring water into the dwellings, OF the mil
lion2 Ha, then, the plumber will be revenged
in that sweet hour; and the poor-spirited
wretehes who have wasted the golden mo-
ment In hard and honest work will put ashes
In their hair and howl aloud as they see how
the plumber fills his wallet with the treas
ures they fooltshly passed over Whereupon,
the plumber, who, moment before, was
filled with detection and contempt, lifts up
his noble brow and marches boldly on the
nearest lunch-house, while his eagle eye
lights and scintillates with the glory OF a
uraat raroI,ya
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

The largest single payment Of gold coin
ssYsr Daaa ID Chicago was made on the fourth
instant by James ksene, the stock and wheat
ssseEasar. 1t was received from New York In
gsGH NJ $4,000, and was conveyed through
AM streets Of the city accompanied by five
naDn TO guard and handle It, On the same
say the Clearing House balances were
81. sss ooe being the largest for any
angie day In the history Of the city. or
snRrSs the Uhicagoese are much elated over
anRsn tTo events.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

will be proportionately less In consequence.
Thus 10 many ways will the wise and wonder
full wizard contribute to the welfare aud hap
piness OF his fellow creatures and win for
himself renown before which the glory OF
all the conquerors Of earth will pale as tai
low dip before the dazzling brilllancs OF his
magic burner.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

EDITOR T. A., Burke. of the New orleans DEM
ssssSTs and one uf The sbi-st anu most vigorous
MssfeFs Oh thu South RI prAss IL spoken of HI
sGtNassor 20 | & alleged Senator, Kellogg. He
Fesia serve th state ably and faithfully In
thst capacity X uosville Tribune
Thanks Brother Tribune, but Editor Burke
wha aRaoy vastly the poetic justice OF Loui-
aaaas3 rghtful Governor OF 1879 succeeding
ahe prptender and usurper Kellogg In the
D xlskad States Senate.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

Senator Burnside seems to have overlooked
the fact that DeLesseps and his engineers are
al Panama and are actually surveying the
route Of the proposed canal Without asking
permission of the great republic. This seems
to be good time for the Senator to GRID him.
self about with the Monroe doctrine and open
the war at once
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

The report OF the State treasurer OF Mis-
sDssEf fpr the past year shows the receipts to
fsage tt=an VI, 534 955 81, and the expenditures
sA slS .e57 As. There were credit balances to
she several special funds amounting alto
EPthfsE 10. so5S, 573 %. This Is highly favor
hatie slsteuent, especially in view Of the fact
that large deficiency was expected when
II Inmates were prepared last year.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

n she returns OF the clearing houses are
Ary evidence. there is no cessation In the
spyaFal pt business Id this country. These
ENaErns for the past week, as compared with
3tha corresponding week of last year, are nat-
ssrang indeed, Indicating an increase of BUSH
mass in New York Of 5s per cent, Philadelphia
e. chicago 10. and Boston 80 per cent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

Michigan 10 another State that can make q
tsne financial showing. Her debt is only
saHfRS0, while there Ia $oO4, 900 Ia her sinking
hna 70 pay 1t. A more extraordinary cir
srxnasance than this is tho fact&pa the new
sxzase capitol, which is completed and paid
spy, Resaaily cost sl5, 900 less than the appro-
NaNtlNn made for building Il.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

tAEaaDgMY or MUSIC "FBou Proudly Miss
Tsssmu Davenport and her dramatic company
SgEAFsE OPERA House tCanel street Il
sFwrfr Duos- By the Maurice G,,du French
gsasrn UlfnpapU
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08
THE ORLEANS DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, JANUARY s, 1880

OF Dublin, but be- has no residence there him
self and seldom Visits the country. There
are twenty-three other noble absentees. own
log about 100000 acres, who draw from the
country each year tribute OF over s2,00O.oo0,
not q cent of which ever finds It's way back to
IreInnd
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

Pm tke South Atlantic and GuJ States, yss-
gsag barometer south and west minds, stationary
ssHsps7ntave, cloudy ireather and occasional