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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-22

WHAT THE FUNDERs SAY.-Mr. Marshall. O.
Portsmouth. Va, was In the city to day. He
says the report that the national democratic
committee viii recognize the regular electocs |
ticket Is bringing over thousands of readilste :,
does net believe Ger. Malone vii carry hI
nght through to the end, because or the da:e :
DOES rom his cause. he puts Virginia d1xn
as as sale 1or Hancccs, but fears a republic =,
district.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11

g one, Missouri nearly three, Nebraska two,
South Carolina one and Wisconsin one There
can be no doubt that Texas. which has filled
up 30 rapidly Of late years, would be entitled
to five or six, Arkansas two, California three
Or four and Colorado possibly two additional
members Of the National House. As simple
act OF justice to the States OF tho West and
South, and also to give force TO the evident
design Of the constitution, that representa-
tion should be according to population. the
Representatives and Senators from those
States should urge this mat tor upon the at
tention Of Congress. Az the law now stands,
representation according to population ex-
lists only In theory. and q number OF States
are not only deprived Of their just quota OF
representation in the National Legislature,
but debarred from casting their actual voting
strength ut presidential elections, as every
additional Representative In Congress In
creases States electoral vote to that extent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11
QUINQUENNIAL CENSUS.

By the United States constitution census
is required TO be taken every ten years, but
Congress may BY law provide for taking the
census at shorter intervals, and there are
weighty reasons why this should be
done. a general cens0 once in ten
years. such as has always been
taken. comprising all the statistics re-
lating to manufactures, commerce, agricul-
ture, mining, etc, may be sufficient for GER
tain purposes. but 1t appears to us that q
simple enumeration OF the inhabitants once
every five years for the purpose Of appor-
tioning representatives In Congress would
not only be eminently proper, but would re-
suit Ia securing much nearer approach to
representation according to population.
The present system OF taking the census
once every ten years operates to the injury
or the West and South, which are so
rapidly increasing In population. Accord
ing to State censuses taken since 1870,
Iowa has increased In population 30
as to be entitled to az additional
Representative upon the present basis; Kan
sas is entitled to four additional Represents
ttvea. Louisiana one, Michigan one. Ainneso-
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11

" The Grant men have at last answered the
assertions that the German Republicans
would bolt Grant In the event OF his nomina-
tion, and are making the best showing they
Ecan "a this line. The Buffalo Erpress has In
1eryiewed q thousand prominent Germans OF
western New York. and finds-as all the
newspapers have found that lave been en-
ragged In this interviewing business Its own
Views proved; namely. that the German Re
yubllcans will support any nominee Of the
Chicago convention. Not satisfied with this.
however. the Grant papers are attempting to
carry the war into Africa and turn the tables
~ Blaines supporters, whom they accuse OF
having started this story, and publish In
1erviews with q large number OF Iowa Ger
mans to show that the Teutons Of the Hawk
Reye State fare bitterly opposed to Blaine, on
the ground that he opposed and bitterly
xpuQht the nomination Of that representative
Sman, Carl Schurz, for Secretary of the
rr.sspr." II now remains to be found whom
49, d man Republicans favor beside WASH
,.,,ra 81 ', VIA has declared himself out Of the
Sraca
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11
DIED.

BLANDIN-March 10. 1880, Marie Emile
smith, aged 81 years, beloved wife Of Ovide q.
Blendin. native OF the parish OF st. James,
La.
Her funeral will take place from her late RES
idence. Nos. 23o and 232 Elysian Fields. between
vlllere and Robertson streets. This Evening. at
o'clock. The friends and acouaintances OF
the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral without further notice.
COOLEY-On Wednesday morning, March
10. 1880. Margaret McDonouah wife OF Thomas
Cooley. native OF Ireland. aged 63 years.
Her funeral will take place from her late RES
idence. Celeste street. between Tchoupitoulas
and Peters. Thursday Morning.. March II, at 10
o'clock.
1880. Marie L. Evans aged four months and
eight days. only daughter OF VIM. T. Evans
and Marie Perkins
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11

and that oil are entitled to the enjoyment Of
certain rights and privileges-wlth per-
haps, the solitary exception OF the orig.
inal possessors OF the soil, the Indians
The idea. as advanced in the report above
alluded to, that the Chinese should dis
regard the sanitary laws OF San Francisco
and make themselves the victims OF small
pox and other infectious diseases simply to
crafty their natural wickedness and to re-
loice In the distress and sorrow OF the good
people OF the Pacific slope is positively novel
as well as refreshing. Such fiendshness is
only paralleled by the conduct OF the little
boy In New York who starved and bruised
himself In the most atrocious manner, In or
der to compromise that very worthy gentle
man, the Rev. Mr.. Cowley, ''superintendent
Of the Shepherds Fold" who is now lam
gushing In prison on Blaokwelps Island. d
victim OF misplaced confidence. similar in
stance might be cited in the case OF boy
named Pitcher, at Dotheboy's Hall, who
caused very excellent pedagogue known 40
Squeers much trouble and annoyance by
continually having fevers and other "catch-
Ing" complaints. "'Pltcher was took with
another fever" eald Squeers. reading from
his wifes letter-"of course he was--'and
being fetched by his friends, died the day
after he got home'-of course he did. and out
Of aggravatton; Its a part OF deep-laid sys-
tenn. There amt another chap In the school
but that boy as would have died exactly at
the end Of the quarter; taking 1t out OF me
to tho very last, and then carrying his spite to
the utmost extremity" But, II we may Judge
from the reported arrival OF Chinese In the
Northern States. this peril will soon be over,
and what then2 VIII their absence improve
the sanitary or pecuniary condition Of the
sand lot patrlots2 VIII II result In an in-
crease Of wages and reduction OF hours Of
laborp On the contrary, as indicated by our
telegraphic dispatches, falling to set the
wheels Of industry In motion by arbitrary
the noise and confusion Of the sand
lots have been resumed more vehemently
than ever, causing grave apprehenslons on
the part Of the more orderly portion OF the
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11

4 question that has been disturbing the
harmony between New York and Connecticut
for more than two centuries-as to whether
Fishers Island, Off the coast Of Long Island,
= partof the Empire or OF the Nutmeg State
has finally been settled by o free surrender Of
her claims On the part Of Connecticut. In old
days this disputed boundary more than once
produced actual war. and the island was In
vAded by the Yankees and annexed to Con-
nocticut. AS most OF Its Inhabitants are ma
tives of the latter State. Connecticut, while
nhe aurrenders the island to New York, asks
the privilege Of purchasing 1t.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11

The remarkable case Of the United States
~. John A. Walsh ct ais. has at last been
hrought to close to-day In the United States
District Court. The jury have acquitted the
aoiendants. The case Is remarkable In this.
that never within our memory has the United
8tatea government had recourse through Its
oounsel, special and otherwise. to such ex-
f1eme, and. We believe reprehensible. means to
secure conviction. The question occurs to
the mere casual observer. does such action on
The part Of the government partake Of the
character of dignified prosecution or OF 9
malignant persecution by the government
counsel?
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11

Even old China, usually the most peaceful
|el nations, has become warlike and is increas-
lng, aud equipping her army with hostile In
tent. She has two quarrels on her hands,
both of which, with diplomatic nursing, can
be encouraged into q war-a quarrel with
Russia over the reoeded province Of Kuldja.
md another with Japan over the Loocboo
Islands. IL ID said that the Chinese are en-
eouraged In their warlike demonstrations by
the belief that In the event Of a conflict with
RussiA they would have the sympathy. II not
the assistance, Of England.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11

The resolutions adopted by the Nationa
Union Greenback party. Familiarity known as
d the Brick Pomeroy Greenback party" were
framed by Brick Pomeroy himself, and are
very radical In their character. They declare
that the United States bonds shall 30 paid in
greenbacks: are opposed to any interference
by Congress with the official vote Of q State
o declared by the State authorities; favor
female suffrage; oppose the issue Of United
6tAtes bonds for any purpose whatever; and
Avor aid by the government to oil heads of
8 miles seeking homes on government land.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11
OUR MILITIA.

BY our dispatches OF yesterday It will be
seen that Gen. King has introduced Joint
resolution Ia Congress authorizing the Score.
tary OF War 10 loan to the State OF Louisiana
such tents and camp equlpage as can be
spared for the use OF the Louisiana National
Guard during the forthcoming spring on.
campment. We are gratified to Gee our Con
gresemen moving In this matter, and trust
they will all give tho subject attention. be-
cause 1t is one that justly commands the In
terest Of our statesmen and Legislators.
Gov. Witt has determined to make the OFF,
cient Organization OF the militia In every
section OF the State feature In his adminls-
tration, not only as means Of instructing
the young men og the State Ia habits Of obe-
dience to law anu authority, but with a view
OF having within immediate control bodies
Of patriotic citizens armed, equipped and
prepared to uphold State authority and main
tain law and order.
There is n widespread deeire to see grand
encampment OF our militia, where our young
men may be instructed In camp duty and tar
get practice, but one D the chief difficulties
In the way is q lack or iunds to buy camp and
garrison equipaRe. TIE government has on
Nuuu VAbL BtoTeb ZOE WHICH Lu0To III no eArtnIy
use during the times Of peace. and without
any loss or embarrassment the government
can enable the State to hold this encamp-
ment.
Gov. Wiltz is taking steps to secure four
wrought iron guns from ttfo Ordinance De-
partment at Washington. which his ordinance
officer has discovered can be purchased for
few hundred dollars. Not being Of descrip-
tion required for the United States service
the entire purchase and equipment Of these
four pieces will not cost the State more than
four hundred dollars, and they are we'll suited
to the organization Of artillery commands In
the country parishes. In view OF the earnest
efforts OF the Governor, and the general in
terest now being manifested In the organiza-
tion Of the militia throughout the State, we
trust that the Legislature will make the most
liberal appropriations that the condition Of
the State will permit.
The eof the twenty-second February
was witnessed by tho members Of the General
Assembly, who were thus afforded an oppor-
tunity OF seeing what fine body OF men COM
posed the force In this city, and to see that no
more worthy and patriotic organization ex-
iata IN fha Etata
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11

The Chinese question is being transferred
from the Pacific slope to New York. Man
haitian ID crowded. with the Celestials. who
Aave taken absolute possession Of Mott
street aud have driven out the Italians who
fDrmerly coDgregated there. The New York.
~ ar0 disposed 70 receive the heathen Ia q
friendly manner, ind the ladies, disgusted
with the servant girls Of the metropolis, are
anxious 70 secure Chinese domestics In their
Dlace The new arrivals will find no difficulty,
sit 10 eAid. In securing all the work they want.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11

The following are the dates fixed for ouch
of the Democratic State Conventions for the
election of delegates TO the national noml-
mating convention that have been called up to
this time: kansas. May &C.; Illinois, May 81; !;
Alabama, June 3; Tennessee. June 8; Ken
tucky and North Carolina. June IL. and Mis-
Hlesippi. June Al.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11
Bee Supplement.
ADJUSTMENTS,

ACADEMY OF MUSIC-"UNoLE DAN'1,"
A MEssnNaER From JARVIS SEcr1oN," !"
by M. y. Macauiey and Cbmedy Company.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE - "TwRIFrn
N1dHT," bv Miss Ncilsos and Dramatic
Company.
GRUNEWALD HALL--"RoMH, THE ETEn.
NAL CrrY." Nv Ftof. U. ". Grom,cclL
81. CHARLES THEATRE.-TnH WONDER
FuL MIDaETs, General Mite and Major
Atom.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11
A PLAGUE.

Inc parishes OF OuAChlta, NlCnlAnd ana
Caldwell have been vlsited by plague which
threatens grave injury to the crops from q
gnat similar to the buffalo gnat, which has
visited these parishes In swarms during day
time. They do not attack human beings, but
assail horses. mules and cattle.
The effect ON the horses and mules has been
to give them . collie and gravel, apparently
poisoning the entire system, causing death In
about elk hours from the time they are at
tackled. The animals walk about apparently
In great agony until they drop dead. Cattle
are effected In similar manner, only the Of
feet is not so severe. but frequently causing
the animals to rush into the streams and
drown themselves.
This plague appeared first In Columbia,
Caldwell parish, covering an area OF about
six miles. The area affected has gradually In
creased at the rate Of about eight miles In
twenty-four hours until II has reached Bayou
Macon and Tensas On the east. and as far
north as Monroe and Rayville. The loss or
stock has been simply frightful, and has for
the present stopped all farming operations In
the sections afflicted, as four flfths Of the ami.
mails attacked die.
The losses In Caldwell parish will now reach
$4,000, and the loss In Ouachtta is not less
than $4,000. The gnat resembles the ordl-
nary house fly, about half the slze. black In
color. wings large, extending beyond the body.
No preventive has yet been found, except by
stabling the stock and making smoke heaps.
~ large number OF planters and farmers are
Ia New Orleans renewing their supply OF
stock. The extent of this evil can be sur
missed from the statement that not a single
plow is now running In the parish OF Caldwell.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11

Congress has passed fewer bills 80 far this
session than ever before. yet this does not
prevent the introduction Of new bills, no less
than l6s having been offered Ia the House last
Monday
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-11
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

FOR the West CUT States. falling barometer
sastersy reerinq 70 aearmcr southriv minds
rlotldv tccnther, acith rain.
National Republican., 1880-08-25
TIE OUTLOOK IN MAINE.

The indications from Maine nt this time,
which is about two weeks from the day of
election, is quite encouraging to confidence
that the republicans will carry the state
in the state election, though the contest
is exceedingly bitter and stubborn on all
hands. The prohibitionists are the most
ugly in their hostility to the election of
DAVIS, and it is barely possible, owing TO
their proscriptiveness, that there will be no
election Of governor by the people. Still,
Senator BLAINE has set his heart on n clean
sweep and is working to that point with all
the vigor he can bring TO the contest He
regards it of great importance for its moral
effect to carry the state by a clear majority
over all, and the chances appear to be
that he will accomplish that end. But
should this fail the legislature will be re-
publican beyond peradventurc, and that
will secure a republican governor should
there be no election by the people. The
electoral vote of Maine will be republican
in November by 10000 majority at least.
The contest in the congressional districts is
very stubborn, with fair chance of rccov-
ering one at least Of the districts carried by
the greonbackers, provided the contest is
pushed with vigor to the end We shall not
be surprised if the republicans make q clean
sweep Of tho congressman, though the demo-
Gratis and greeubackcys, so far as they can
be held together, will resist such q result
with all the power they can command
through their fusion. The grceubaclers are
weakening in faith toward their demo-
cratic brethren since the Alabama election
and General WEAvER's visit to the south
ern states, They nre losing trust lest the
whole democratic party may be tarrcd with
the same stick.
National Republican., 1880-08-25
SUMMER RESORTS.
EDUCATIONAL.


RAYARD TAYLOR said: IL take great pleasure
~ in recommending to parents the Academy orAIr.
Swithin G. shortlidge, | have had an opportunity
for several years past OF observing the manner in
which this Academy is conducted, well rs the de-
portmept Of the pupils who attend It, and am salts
fed that nothing Is neglected which can further both
the intellectual and moral development OF the latter"
$50 per quarter for young men ana boys boarding,
schooling, books etc No extra charges except for
music. special attention 10 dull boys SPECIAL care
and provision for little boys, individual and cltss
instruction Tor both advanced and backward young
men, combining the advantages of private tutoring
and sChool-roOm drill, English, Commercial, Scen-
thc and Classical courses, English Conversation and
Business Correspondence taught to foreigners with
rapIdity and thoroughness Twelve instructors, all
men and all graduates. French and German spoken
IN language classes, Bookkeeping and Penmanshlp
by Professor w. p. Hammond, author Of Potter S
HammOnds bookkeeping and eenmauship, Weekly
lectures by Philadelphia ProiesSors with tho finest
and fullest apparatus for experiment and illustration.
Fine building with hty.fve rooms; heated In all
stories and lighted with gas; hot and cold baths gym
nasum; excellent table, ample grounds
Now illustrated circular contains picture Of build
ngs and full particulars, with l0J references and let-
tcrs from the Hon. Fernando Wood, Governor John
/. ROutt, Judge George NJ. Van Hoesen. ex.Presi.
dent Hill. the Rev. DR.. A. p Peabody, the Rev j. A.
Uhilds, ID. D., and others. School twelve miles by
rail from Thlryrst and Chestnut streets, philadcl-
pha, 2h daily trains; coach mce's them regularly.
School only few minutes from Media station,
Media has seven churches and temperance char
tcr-strCt enfOrced-ptohbitIng the sale of NIL in.
toxicating drinks, Tho health record Of Media has
Students admitted 1t any time.
No examination requisite for admission.
LIDGE, 4. NJ (Harvard unlvc,slIy gIarluateJ Media
PENN or call on he Principal at Wizards Hotel
Washington, b. C., August 20, after p, m,
National Republican., 1880-08-25

ownership will take place on Septctaber Ia
at the settlement probably, and on this occa
sion Mr.. Hughes will state In special form
to be given to the public the chief features Of
the scheme. There are about 100000 acres In
the tract, which lies in the Cumberland plateau
in Morgan, Scott, Overton and Fentress
counties Of that state. This land offers greater
opportunities for the accomplishment Of the
designs of the board than any other tract that
was visited by the agents. over q distance Of
10000 miles in western aud southern states
OF this area of 100000 acres, 100000 acres
have been bonded, and sufficient amount be.
sides has been conveyed for colonization
| Hitherto these lands, which arc extraordinary
| in their resources Of soil, timbor, minerals,
water supply and natural beauty, have been
inaccessible. But now the Cincinnati South
eru railroad passes through a part Of them.
Tho scheme Is not primarily to make money,
but 10 aid a better class of tenant farmers of
England to improve their condition. Tho spe.
cial features which arc relied upon for the at.
tract ion of q settlement to this region are its
gricultural and mineral advantages and the
great bene1ts Of tho plateau as a sanitarium,
Besides, this will be tho creation Of region Of
homes which are especially delightful from
their natural surroundings and by their cen.
trail location, facilities for communication
with the great cities and tide-water. They will
have also valuable and ready markets for the
products of a mixed agriculture. Mr. Hughes
says: "Onc feature ofgroat importance, which
I trust we may be able to secure and maintain
| for our new community from the first is high
christian character. We hope thus to make it
in all respects a model community of the fu.
turc."
National Republican., 1880-08-25
MINOR TOpJCS.

A CORRESPONDENT of the Memphis Ar7-
lanche sets up tho ingenious theory that the
southern cansus.returns were stuffed by radi.
cal emissarlos for effect upon public opinion
at the north. This is about us probable as
that republicans should elect democrats to
congress for the sake Of producing reaction
IN their own party. The supervisors in South
Carolina, which is the state most suspected
were appointed by Senators Hampton and
Butler, democrats both, who will not be sus.
pocted of partiality for northern republicans,
AlIoSG tho mechanical con trvancos now to
be seen at the Brussels exposition isan electric
railway which has track Of its own in tho
grounds, and conveys pa ssengers for a foy
cents OH an exciting little journey around the
flower beds and fountains, closing by dashng
through very dark tunnel lof black muslin)
and landing the traveller at the starting point.
Tho motor power is inclo5ed in wooden box,
about the size Of Saratoga trunk, aud is
easily managed by ono person, Nothing in
the entire exposition has attracted more gon.
eral attention than this curious little railway.
Tho officials, however, either do not under
stand the system or are indisposed to give
strangers much Information about it. SINH.
lar railway is nowon exhibition at Dusseldorf,
and has created quite sensation there.
THOMAS HUGHES visits this country in the
interest of the English members Of the board
of aid to laud ownership, which owns a large
tract of land in Tennessee Mr.. Hughes Is
chairman of the board, Accompanying Mr.
Hughes are several prominent Englshmen
and women, who are also interested in the
colonization schome, among whom are the
Earl of Airlie, Lord Ogilyie Lady MaudC
Osilyie, Walter Nassau, ST., Hugh Hammers.
! ley, son Of Mr. Hammorsley Of CoXo & Ham
mersley, army bankers, Of London. The opon'
! ing ceremonies Of the board of aid to land