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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
A MILITARY DISPLAY AT NASHVILLE,

The citizens at Nashville, Tennessee. are
preparing to celebrate the centennial ami.
| versary of that city on the twenty fourth
| instant. The celebration will be continued
| from that date In various forms until June
During the week beginning May II q grand
military display will take place. when re-
viewp, tournaments and competitive drills
will be executed for handsome prizes, and a
sham battle will be fought. Invitations have
been sent to various modern military organi-
cations and quite number of the crack
companies OF New York and other large
cities will probably attend. The sum of $1,000
is to be awarded to the compeny displaying
the greatest proficiency In drill and pre-
senting the most solderly appearance. The
second best company Ia to receive a prize Of
OF $500. The section of artillery which ap-
proaches the nearest TO meeting the came
requirements will receive $500. and TO the
next In proficiency 5000 will be awarded
Similar prizes will be offered to platoops of
cavalry. These competitions will be omen to
all military bodies throughout the country.
which are organized under State or national
laws, and the exhibition drills will be eo-
eording to Upton's Revised Tactics, All
commands have been requested to report to
the commanding officer at least forty-eeht
hours In advance of the time they
will probably reach Nashville. In order
that suitable arrangements may be made for
their accommodation In camp near the Fair
Grounds. We have not yet heard of apv
preparations being made on the part of the
New Orleans military to be represented at
Nashville on this occasion, but hope the mat
ter has not been overlooked. The late dis
plays In this city have demonstrated that II
would require but very little preparation to
enable our bold soldier boys to put In a credit
able appearance, even in competition with
some Of the famous crack companies of New
York and If the will is prevalent a way NAV
readily be found TO meet the emergency even
at this late day. The appearance of a section
OF the famous Washington Artillery at Nash
Vile would be regarded as an event of more
than ordinary Importance, and would enable
some OF Its veteran members to revisit the
scenes where the battalion won lite unfadinu
laurels on many hardly-contested battle |
fields. We, therefore, trust that our citizen
'oldiery may find 1t convenient to be suitably
at Nashville on the occasion
Under consideration, In order that their
Northern military brethren may see what
'ort of peaceful tigers they are now that
he " cruel war Ia over"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
THE STATE CONVENTION.

The State Convention. for the nomination
OF delegates TO the National Democratic
Convention, which assemblies at Cincinnati
June "a, and 10 designate the time. place
and basis of representation Of the several
congressional conventions In such districts
as have no Central Congressional Commit
tee, will assemble at Masonic Hail. st.
Charles street, at IL o'clock m., to-day.
This convention is also requested by the
National Democratic Committee, In pur-
suance OF the requirements of q resolution
adopted by the ST. Louis convention Of 1876,
TO take action for or against the abrogation
of the two-thirds rule; also, to consider the
subject of more thorough organization Of
the party for the coming campaign.
A large number of delegates have arrived,
and Indications point to large attendance,
although Ii is reported that some members
Of the General Assembly, who were also del
egates, had left the city, leaving their par
ishes unrepresented. SO far as we can learn,
the preference OF a large majority of the
delegates s undoubtedly for Gen. Hancock;
but large number Of his best friends and
well-wishers are of the opinion that our con
vention should express the decided prefer
ence OF the people of the State for Hancock,
but leave the delegation unfettered in case II
should appear that the General is not availa-
BILE when the National Convention assemblies.
Much difference of opinion exists concern
ing the propriety of making congressional
nominations at this tlme and precIpitate &C.
tion upon this question may produce the most
serious consequences In at least two congress
slonal districts. We cannot afford any such
divisions or dissensions, and 1t would be in
finitely better for the convention to prolong
its session an additional day, II necessary, to
give TO the subject that calm and deliberate
to which II is entitled.
The parishes appear to have eeilt their very
best men, and, judging from the names of
such delegations as are reported from the
city, the convention will be one Of the best
which has assembled for years. It is graft
flying to see 80 much interest manifested In
the campaign. which will be hotly contested,
and we have not the slightest doubt that the
Louisiana Democracy will double their ma
ioritv of 1876, and find a standard bearer who
will make more resolute stand for the fruits
Of 1t than was made In that contest.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

might have sounded better had It been de.
iivered on any Of the days when the House was
literally put to flight by Weaver's resolution.
Mr. Kelly also took hand In the debate. and
solemnly assured the House that there was no
possibility of funding the debt In either thirty
or fifty years bonds. and hence this resolution
was the right thing. Mr.. Weaver favored the
Issue OF all money by the government because
he Thought that the currency ought to be con-
trolled by the representatives elected by the
people and not by national bank directors not
elected by the people. Mr. Weaver undoubtedly
Intended this observation for buncombs effect
for he certainly knew that Congress controlled
the national banks. The motion to suspend the
rules and pass the resolution was dsastrously
defeated, as instead of the necessary two thirds
he got but sc affirmative votes against III. To
have passed the resolution he would have re-
uufred $50 more votes In the affirmative. This
overwhelming defeat la thought to be due to the
great mixture Of the financial propositions en-
bodied In the resolution. In the first place II
declared that all currency should be issued by
the government and be made a legal tender In
payment OF all debts. Some voted against this
proposition who might havs favored other parts
OF the resolution, for the reason that they did
not believe that the government had the right
to issue legal tender paper money In a time of
peace The second proposition was that the
debt ought to bs paid In paper or silver, and to
that end all the money mills In the country were
to be put Into operation for the free and up-
limited coinage Of silver. Thus having faced
the terrible resolution which has 80 long kent
1t In stats OF tremo the House may be said to
breathe freely once mora
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
THE ELEVATED RAILWAY NUISANCE.

| The establishment In New York OF the ele
waited railways has solved for that city the
question Of rapid transit aud there can be- no
doubt the roads are great public oonve-
nienoe. They have practically anuihilated
distance and rendered travel to and from the
remotest sections of the city matter of only
a few moments, doing away to a great ex-
tent with the slow and numbering omnibus
and relieving the surface roads of the crowds
who were formerly compelled to use them.
But while the benefit Is great to the MANY.
the nuisance to those who unfortunately live
on the lines OF the various elevated roads Ia
very great, and In many instances unbear-
able. The kissing Of the steam, the rush and
roar of passing trains. ths smoke and gas
from the dummies which invade the we'll
ings on the route, to say nothing
OF the fmpossibility of maintaining
privacy under such condition of
affairs, renders life an intolerabIe burden
70 those who own al d occupy property on
any OF the lines. Several suits we're brought
against the companies for damages. but
from informality In the pleadiurs or from
some other cause the decisions were In favor
OF the defendants, and 1t came finally to be
almost accepted that people could be virtu-
ally dtspossessed Of their property, inan-
cially ruined and injured In health by corpors-
tons, under the plea of comforting benefit
upon the public.
One suit, however, was brought against
the Metropolitan Elevated Railway Companv
by a DR.. Caro-. who asked for an Injunction to
restrain the company from running its
trains In front Of his residence on Fifty-thlrd |
street, and to recover compensation for the |
damage already done him. Eminent counsel |
we're employed by both sides, and argued |
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
OFFICIAL.
Election Return for the ONCE Of Sheriff
OF the Parish of East Carroll,

THE MANDAMUs HERETOFORE ISSUED
=, n by the Hon Waiter II. Rogers, Judge of the
Fifth District COURT for the parish of Orleans.
- the mater Of The the State Of Louisiana ex rel
State No. io,4ss Of the docket Of said court
having been made peremptory by Judgment
OF said court, rendered IN the sixth day OF
April, 1873 and signed on the tenth day of April.
Be II known, that on this dav the under
signed, Secretary of State of the State of Lou
isiana. eottng by virtue of and In obedienee TO
Ing eompled the returns of the cleo.
lion beS Sd In he Bass i rss Of the cleo
this State, for the office Of sheriff of said par
ieh, on the second day of December, A b. 1s7e.
IN pureu ,s q Pt the proclamation OF the Hon,
Acting Governor Of the State of Louisiana,
dated July 81. 1879 giving the names of ali the
candidates for the ONCE of sheriff aud the num-
Der of Totes actually cast for each candidate for
said office, as shown by said returns, now on
He IN this office do hereby officially announce
and declare the same to be "a follows, to wilt:
Gain sartain received five hundred snd sew
J. D. Tompkins received five hundred and
hfty-wo votes.
&. J. Oliver received three hundred and nine
o. q. Wossman received one hundred and
fifty two votes
A, Hedrick received sixt7. four votes.
:, AND acting by virtue of and In obedience to
| he duties In posed upon me hy said act [ do
hereby declare Oan Sertain to have been
duly elected sheriff for the parish of East Car
roll, he having receved the greatest number of
candidate. and to which he has been herein de-
clared duly elected.
Given under my signature aud the seal of the
state OF Louisiana, ut the city Of New Orleans.
WILL. A. STRONG,
apl2 Secretary of State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
rhe war inaugurated hy the New Yorl

The war inaugurated by the New York
sugar reflners against sugar adulterated with
glucose promises 10 meet with considerable
euccess. The retiners lately wrote to nearly
all the leading grocers In the country, ask
ing them to render such aid as they could in
securing State legislation making the adul-
teration of sugar with glucose unlawful
From all parts of the country they have re-
oeived replies promising this aid and assist
ance. One State, Maine. has already passed
anti-glucose laws, and 1t Is thought that
similar statute can be got through the lrgis-
latures OF several other States. The refiners
Mil lead this movement themselves.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

congressman Ladd Ia sanguine that the
Eusionists will carry Maine next fall. The
recent elections have greatly encouraged
them. because Of the substantial gains they
inside. and they are preparing for vigorous
and successful canvass. A joint committee,
consisting of Democrats and Greenhackers
viii select the State ticket and determine
what congressional districts shall be con-
tested and who shall be the candidates. The
opposition to the Republicans Is at last
united, he says, and will roll up majority so
large that there will not be any chance for q
Sfisnute about It.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

The date fixed for the completion of the
great bridge which will connect New York
and Brooklyn liz now fixed for June 1, 1881
The Legislature has just made an appropria-
ton Of $2,5oo0oo to complete the work, and
at LIZ believed that there will be no further de-
lay. The structure has already been under
way for over ten years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
An effort is being made to compromise the

An effort is being made to compromise the
differences between the Randall and Wallace
wings Of the Democratic party In Pennsylva-
mia and with fair prospect Of success. The
adjustment proposed contaipe, among other
things, the following: The delegation from
Philadelphia to be SO modified as to let In a
number OF Vaux tRandalD men; the four del
egates at large to Cincinnati to be chosen two
from each eide: the entire national ,delega-
tion to 60 uninstructed, but to vote as unit
ON all questions.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

The iron boom has collapsed, and prices
are beginning TO come down to something
like the old figure. In May, 1879, pig iron was
quoted at SIC, and In January, 1880. 1t had
reached s42. Since that time the market has
been weakening, and a heavy break occurred
some days ago, when one of the great Penn
sylvania companies markeu down the price to
$50. further reduction is expected. This
fall In prices is principally due to heavy
lmportations Of pig iron from abroad.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

A year ago there was sudden develop
ment OF the business of exporting cattle from
this country to England. This, however,
soon decreased, too many cattle being thrown
on the English market and prices thus forced
down. OF late, however. there has been
revival In this business. and the showing for
the past three months considerably exceeds
that OF the corresponding period OF 1879.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

The Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics and
Labor has found that only one strike In nine
In that State last year was successful. The
total number Of strikes was 1859, due TO the
following causes: To secure better wages, 11s;
10 secure shorter hours, "a; to enforce trade
union rules. g; resistance to employers rules
and against the Introduction of machinery. 8.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

The latest story circulated by the Repubn
can papers Of coalition between the Re-
ndiuaters and Republicans In Virginia is to
fhe effect that joint electoral ticket is to be
framed consisting of six Readjusters and five
Republicans. The story, Of course lacks con-
firmation, and is only what the Republicans
would like to agree TO In Virginia II they had
half a rhauna
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

A South Carolina correspondent of the New
York Bulletin hae been Investigating the pro-
fits OF cotton culture In "the Palmetto State"
He flnds that 1t costs five and three-auarter
cents per pound to raise cotton and that IL
sells on the average for eleven and quarter
Centa pound, making the profit FIVE and a
half cents per pound
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
MEETING DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.

ReoMs HrATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE !
Democratic Conservative Party, !
New Orleans. April II, 1880. J
SPECIAL MEETING.
The State Executive Committee, Demo
cratic Democratic Conservative party, will
assemble at Parlor o. sc. Charles Hotel,
MONDAY at 1919 o'clock a. m.
Members OF the State Central Committee
are Invited TO attend.
u. A. BURKE,
Chairman State Executive CommIttee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

Philadelphia makes a fine showing In the
matter of Irish relief. Archbishop Wood, of
chat city, reports having already for
warded s4s,4S9 In cash TO Ireland, besides
large amount OF potatoes meal and other
iarnyiainnn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

Hon. Allen Jumel is not candidate for
Congress from the Third District, having
withdrawn In favor OF Hon. John s, Billiu,
of Lafourehe
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
WEATHER PROBABILITIES,

clear or partly cloudy 'ceother, Winds mostly
from the northeast TO the Fosthwest stationary
or io,cef temperature, and generally higher
barometer
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE PANAMA RAILROAD.

The annual report of the Panama Railroad
Company shows that the gross earnings for the
year amounted to % 1856 36T "A and the gross OK.
| penses. including the subsidy to the Colombian
government. interest on bonds. etc.. amounted
10 LOSS 400 &c. leaving az net balance of profit
| the sum N,1209b7 49, b9ing 10 per cent on the
capital stock, from which quarterly dividends
have been paid equal to 10 per oeut per apnum.
and S2l0, e57 40 has been added to the surnlua
fund. increasing the same to 81, 4o1. 1888 49, The
monthly payments due from the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company we're temporarily reduced
Tor period of two years from January /, 1879.
TO 500 900 month, causing a diminution of re-.
eelpts OF $40 600. At the expiration of the
present year the steamship company will re-
sumo their stipulated payment of 10000 per
month. The floods of November which inter-
rupted freight trait, on the road during De-
cember. and the war between Peru, Bolivia and
ohtlt, lasting through the entire year, naturally
affected the business of the road tn
soma extent. The freight furnished by the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company decreased
1895 tons in 1879 as compared with 1878 while
the general tonnage Increased IA 561 tons The
quantity OF freight carried shows a gain In four
years OF E.a6a tons, equal to 4s per cent The
quantity furnished by the Pacific Mail Steam
snip Company last year was but 10 per cent of
the whole. The report states that there has
been an extraordinary increase In shipments
OF bark. cotton and Cocoa owing to the parti,, 4
withdrawal of the rival steamship line via the |
straits OF Magellan. Shipments of coffee have |
also largely increased. owing to the large In |
crease In the cultivation of that commodity In |
Central America in lieu of Indigo. The ship
ments OF ivory nuts have fallen Off on account |
OF the low prices ruling In European and
American markets during the last few months
Of he year. and shipments of sugar have de-
creased because nearly all OF that article ex-
ported from San Salvador aud Guatemala now
ind a market In San Francisco. instead of
going to New York and Europa There was a
decrease In the number of passengers carried.
As compared with 1873. of 1892 The damage
lone by the pods OF November has been re-
placed. with the exception of the long bridge
'ver the Oh agrees river. whose stone piers are
being rebuilt
DEFEAT OF THE GREENBACKERs,
The irrepressible Mr.. Weaver, who has for
oug time struggled la lin TO catch the Speak
RS eye" succeeded In gaining tue d ,or on the
IL instant. aud brought forward his long de-
aged resolution on the financial question. AS
nay he remembered the resolution was OF a
nultform nature and comprised the whole
aresnbaex platform. Under the thirty min
ties sbate allo ged by The new rules of the ,
louise. Mr.. Garfield made speech 10 favor of
aeeting the question boldly-a spe5ch that
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
WANTS

WANTED-THE PUBLIC 70 KNOW THAT
w the cheapest and best advertising In the
city ts In tnis column, at ton cents per line foF
The first and five cents for each Subsequent in-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
w kLT w ANTED-wEMALns.


WANTED-A GIRL FOR DINING ROOM ::
W also. wanted Immediately. to go In tho
country. a white woman with q daughter able
2 nurse or two girls, one TO cook and wash
small family. Apply at once to $50 Camp
street. an1O 10 "A
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
Horse and Two wheel wnwon

- WAGON and HORSE for sale. In good con.
dition. and willing to accept payment for same
Ia monthly instalments with good security,
oHAsEH. New Orleans Democrat office.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
Nurse.

WANTED-A NURSE FOR AN INFANT: A
~ middle-aged woman preferred. Must
sleep on the premises. Apply ut No. 1870 Ursu-
AIneS street. mo
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
RIsGRLH.ANE0Us WANTS.
CAIRNS uud RnuynuS

Germs and RunIOns.
WANTED - ALL PERSONS TO Il
know. who are suffering fromhm/1
Corns or Bunlons that DIR. MURPHY VN0Y
can give instant relief. without pain, Tek
at his Office, No. 60 CANAL STREET. 4. ~
Ap8 I'm sasse%S
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
Piano Wnnfaas

w ANTED,,AN UPRIGHT PIANO IN PER-
w feet order, that has not been over two
years In use. Parties answering will please
state maker. lowest cash price and whore It can
be seen: For. q good instrument q moderate
cash price will be paid. Address PIANO. this
Bnhn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
III Orse.

WANTED--A YOUNG, STRONG. SOUND
~ safe and moderately fast horse, sultable
Ior light barouche. State color. age. price
Eng \, j Wnere the animal may be seen. Address
BAhOUCHE Democrat office nha n
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
POLITICAL NOTICES.

New Orleans, April @, 1850 At regu-
lar meeting Of the Democratic and Oonserva-
lowing delegates were elected to the State
nominating. convention. which assemblies on
MONDAY. the twelfth day Of April:
4. ID. Saueier, Oapt. Alex. Lesseps.
John A.. Letten, N, v. Vinet,
Philip buchanan. Henry Hart.
a. J.. Lewis, Arthur Lambert
nj, D. Bergeron,
A.. D. sAUCIER. President.
GBo. III. BARNETT. Secretary. ap11 at
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

Household Seeds and Merchandise.
I)ARTIES HAVING HOUSEHOLD GOODS
a or mercbandtss to dispose of will obtain an
oiter OF the highest cash price by sending y
memorandum Of what they wish to sell and
their address to Lock Box s4s, New Orleans P. o.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
HELP wANTED-MALEs.

C0atmakers.
IMMEDIATELY TEN GOOD
" C0ATM AKERb, at NICOLL, the Tailor.
10 Canal street anil 2t~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

Chairman State Executive Committee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12
"GRUNEW AIDS"

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BEST PIANOS TN TEE WORLD.
Comprising the unsurpassed Instruments of
the most renowned makers,
!. i Il !; !; |
AND
PLEYEL, WOLF & CO., PARIS,
And the old favorite organs OF
GLOUGH T. WARREN.
rELoUREr e. co..
Sold at the most accommodating terms. Alsos
all kinds Of
BRASS AND STRING INSTRUMENTS. 40
ooRpEs2RHs s'nr n Hfla1o BOXES.
drunewad Hail Is The LARGEST Il ana M mna none no
nlar music housse In the Southwest, favorably
s sn9Ta al over the county fer s faT b
perior quality Of It's goods offered. invite The
ment before they buy elsewhere. and person
oily convince themselves that Grunevald
Hall' Ia the Oh EAPEHT PLACE in the South
20 secure bargains In either Pianos, Organs or
any other Musical Instruments. Old Pianos and
organs taken In exchange or repaired nc mod
crate figures. 'A'Se
LOUIS GRUNEWALD,
lA..---...BARoNNE simultaneously
nnRnff NEW ON HkNa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-12

New Orleans, Ia, april q, Iass-AiE
claims against achooner BLOOM will be paid
according to signed agreement. Said claims
must be presented at once to
JOHN OOUaLEY,
ara 10t* No 2e7 and 2eg HirOd street,