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Year: 1878

WASHINGTON, May 12.-It has been decided
to postpone the resolution relative to the
for the reason that the terms of the resolution
have not yet been finally decided upon


The joint committee of Democratic Sena-
tors and Representatives having the matter
In charge will hold meeting some time to-
morrow, when they expect to perfect resolu-
tion and submit it to the House on Tuesday


All statements to the effect that the resolu-
ton will not be offered at all are made with
out authority. A prominent member of the
would certainly be presented to the House on
Tuesday, and that the real cause of delay SO
far was the result of efforts made to harmon
ize the views of Democrats from various sec
tions. Harmony 1t is believed, has been fully
secured, and the committee feel confident OF
being able to prepare the resolution at the
meeting to be held tom orrow.
Year: 1878

The Crescent City Railroad Company had to
put ON twenty extra cars yesterday on their line
to the Upper City Park.


Negro squatters are fast clearing the swamp
lands beside the New Canal, for the purpose Of
planting corn.


The Louisiana State Rowing Association"
met yesterday and. no quorum present adj
Journed to next Sunday.


There were more pretty women at the New
Lake End yesterday than we have ever seen
there before at one time.


~, ne Canal street ferry was croWded % during
cursionists This is one of the cheapest ways
to replenish the lungs with fresh air.


Excgrsionists from "across the lake" re-
loaded down with immense bouquets of the fra
grant cape jasmine.


The Knights Of Pythlas Lodge No. give
grand moonlight festival at the Carrollton GAR
dens on Tuesday evening. the twenty first in
slant.


Look at the advertisement of the Robt E. Lee
monument entertainments and see IL your
name Is not included among the committee
lists for each nights entertainment.


Our old time friend P. G.. sometimes called
Fat Gleason. will leave us on Tuesday for the
Canadian shores. where he proposes to indulge
In the fisheries. on small scale, during the
summer months.


There was considerable merriment at the con-
clusion OF the @ mule race at the Fair Grounds
yesterday. The winning mule fiourished his
tail. and brayed Justify as If he understood that
he was the conanering hero.
Equestrian parties are growing in favor, and
almost every evening ladies. with their escorts,
can be seen on our she'll roads enjoying the
cool breenes OF the evening. A favorite ride now
Is out Canal street and up the Metairie road
Just beyond the Half Way House.


A few days ago Fire Com nany No. 1873 billy
goat was returned to Dan Owens, who had
promised "a one hundred note" to the finder Of
the pet The. finder however. manifested his
lack of confidence in the ability of the Confed-
crate States to redeem its obligations, by de-
clining the reward-in that shape.


A marriage, which will take place soon on
Royal street, Is all the talk among the down
town population. The affianced bride is a
most charming lady. intelligent and femme
desprit. The bridegroom is popular young
member Of the legal fraternity.


There will be a total eclipse of the sun on the,
twenty ninth of July next. It will be only par
tial in one part Of the city. but In the south
western part it will be total for a moment We
will publish hereafter correct data concerning
the eclipse.


At the most opportune hour, when hing of
the kind was essentially desirable. two good
looking boys came into the DEMOCRAT Office
and presented the weary editors with delicious
pound cake and a bottle of champagne. The
present was more appreciated as coming from
Mrs. W. J. Kelley. who presides over the
Ancient table at the st. JOsephs festival.
We are pleased to add that the St. Josephs
festival was a success In every respect. and that
the charitable and enterprising ladies have not
lost their time during the past week,
Year: 1878

WASHINGTON, May 12.-The Committee on
Pacific Railroads, on Friday last by a vote of
seven to three, authorized Judge John B.
Elam of Louisiana, to report favorably, as
soon as the committee was called in the
iect the repeal of the twenty second section OF
the actof Congress incorporating the Texas
Pacific Railroad Company, by which grant
of over a million of acres of land was made
to the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Vicks-
same to the New Orleans Pacific Railroad
Company.


The New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Vicks-
burg Railroad Company have never built any
part of their road, and it is admitted on all
they could have their road made a. a branch Of
the Texas Pacific, and procure a like subsidy
of their bonds per mile as is provided for by
Mr.. Houses bill, reported from the Commit
tee on Pacific Railroads.
Year: 1878

NEW YORK, May 12-The Worlds special
from Washington yesterday says: 1t is at
last definitely settled on all sides that a reso-
lution directing an investigation into the
frauds in the electoral count in Florida will
be presented to the House on Monday and
that the Judiciary Committee shall conduct
the inquiry. 1t was not submitted to-day
owing to the absence of q large number OF
members. The resolution will be presented
for vote, not under a suspension of the
rules, but as q question OF high privilege,
which will be recognized by the Speaker, it
Is believed.


to what he should decide, said that he could
not decide questions of privilege or order
until they were presented at q session OF the
House. and added that he had been misap-
pretended in an Associated Press dispatch,
which reported him as saying that he would
not entertain the resolution as a privileged
one. What he did say was that he did not
think the proposition made by some
members to base it on l., A., further in, n,
election case from the Second Flor
ida district, which was affected by the
frauds committed in the presidential election.
was privileged, for the reason that the House
had already entertained that question and
partially disposed of it by giving Bisbee the
pri,ad facie right to his seat, and remanded
the case to the Committee on Elections for
report on its merits. Under the law and by
the rules OF the House it was in his opinion,
uo louBcl ~ pLlFlltStu NucSblNti. llc uOtjS hog
say what he will do on the naked question of
an investigation, though he does say that it
should be submitted to the House on the
highest plan Of proposed Legislative action,
and not be brought it on any pretence that it
is to continue an inquiry into the contested
election of member, when it really means
an inquest into the frauds of the presidential
election.


The Republicans intend to obstruct the
passage OF Investigations with an amend
mHnt to enlarge the ScOpa SO AS to inuIlire
into alleged frauds by the Democrats in other
States, including the case Of one of the Ohio
districts, the Oregon case, and possibly Mis-
sissippi, but they will be voted down.


At the meeting of the Democratic Con-
gressional Committee this afternoon it was
thought best to include Louisiana in the in
vestigation, but it Is believed that the House
will confne it to Florida


The evidence promises to simply confirm
the affidavit of McLin, the Republican MEM
Der Of the Returning Board, that the lawful
vote Of the State was cast for Mr.. Tilden and
thereby elected him President.
Year: 1878

One Of the two hogsheads containing straw.
dead rats and refuse matter took fire last night.
as far as we could ascertain. from spontaneous
combustion. The whole neighborhood on
Gravier street, near the corner of Camp was
very much excited. and had it not been discov-
cred at once 1t might have resulted in a serious
conflagration, especially 1t being in the vicinity
OF a large drug store. The Babcocks were not
the first at the Are, because there was no alarm
given, some idiotic reporter having put out the
fire after his own way.
Year: 1878

Although we are satisfied that it shall never
be said that the great hero Robert e. Lee has
been forgotten by his soldiers from New Or
leans. still We cannot too often say word of
encouragement In favor OF the grand entertain
ments to be given on Tuesday. Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday next at the Opera House
by the Continental Guards. assisted by a num-
Der Of amateurs and some of our most promi-
nent ladies and gentlemen. These entertain-
ments, the programme Of which occupies two
columns OF the DEMOCRAT, are given In aid OF
the Lee monumental fund and, aside from
their intrinsic merits, deserve the full patron
age OF people in whose hearts the memory of
Gen. Robert E. Lee is and ever will remain
fresh and green as the laurels that enciycled his
noble brow.


THE GREAT MULE RACE
that comes Off ON Saturday next at the Fair
Grounds is given to raise funds TO erect q mon
ument to the memory Of our citizen soldiers
who fell on the fourteenth Of September, 1874.
This is another subject for the liberal patron
age ri our citizens. and we hope to SEQ rush to
the Fair Grounds on Saturday xt. The pro-
gramme Is published In full in this mornings
DEMOCRAT.


THE CONTRABANDs.


Tonight the Contraband Children will give
one OF their unique entertainne ents at the
Varieties Theatre. for the benefit of the News
boys Home. As usual there will be lots of fun.
good minstrelsy quaint sketches. and a big
house Of course. The admission price Is
small In proportion to The amount OF good that
each visitor to the Varieties will contribute to
the education OF the newsboys.
Year: 1878

resolution was adopted, requesting our Repre-
senatives in Congt ess to move In the matter of
the pension bill now before that body as there
survivors Of that memorable event whieh
added eight States TO the nation and untold
wealth to it's Golfers


There being no further business before the
association 1t adjourned to the second Sunday
in .Tune
Year: 1878

under the string minutes 16 seconds behind
his time There was a vast crowd In the
rink and a great deal of enthusiasm was man
ifested. His fastest mile during the entire
walk was made in s :05 minutes and the slow
est In 10 ST
Year: 1878

BERLIN, May 2-Unexampled manifesto
tions OF loyalty and affection continue to be
received from throughout the whole of Ger
many at the escape of the Emperor from the
bullet of the would be assassin Hoedel, and
immense crowds have gathered in front of the
palace all day.


The Socialists deny having any completely
with the assassin.
Year: 1878

Last evening about 0 O'clock, officer
Sharpe arrested two men who were
driving in carriage at the intersection
of Pennsylvania and Delaware Avenues.
just as the two men reached that point,
a lady and gentlemen were crossing the
street, just ahead of the carriage and the
driver of the carriage stopped is horse
order to allow them to pass. After they
had passed one of the men made q very
indt cent remark to which the other as
senled. The officer hearing them, went
up and stopped the horse after which he
got into the carriage, and drove his men
to the hall, and locked them up. They
gave their names as Geo. +. Brnton and
William Tipps. At a hearing before the
to nav SO and casts sney snd wd,o s9G hi
to keep the peace.
Year: 1878

Pursuant to a motion mode at the last
session of the Board of Health, the MEM
bers Of that body met yesterday afternoon
at the City Hall and proceeded on tour
of inspection through the slaughter houses
and the hide and tallow factories on Tat
nall street. Everything was found to
have been kept as clean as possible. The
questions of them being nuisances will
probably be settled at the next meeting
of the Board on Monday evening.
Year: 1878

saved the State some money, but
dared not sweep out Of existence an
instrument like this? cit Is not"
said great statesman, "a predtlcctiOn
for mean aud sortlid things that will
avert the consequences Of false estfma-
ton of our interests or prevent the
shameful dilapidation into which y
great empire must fall by mean re-
parations upon mighty ruins" utterly
incapable Of correcting the evils under
which the State is staggering? From
the marrowless bones of tho skeleton
enactments, If we may paraphase tho
language of the illustriOus man from
whom we have just quoted, by the
use of every sort of cutting and of every
sort of fretting tool, our reform Legisla-
ture flattercd itself that 1t could chip
and rasp an empirical aliinentary
powder, to diet into some silnilitutle
of health aud substance the languish-
ing chimeras of promised reformation.


How grave has been tho mistake is
manifest in the universal discomfort
which pervades the State and threatens
the unity of the Democratic party.
Only an aggressive platform aud cam
paign can restore order in our ranks
and Insure our success this fall. Fact
ions are arising in every quarter of
the State; the so-called independent
spirit is solder than ever before. The
Democratic party can be consolidated
upon two propositions only, and the
platform of the party should be restrict
ed to those twO-the establishment
through convention Of constftu-
tional government, and the extinction
OF all existing nOnopOlies.
Year: 1878

A Suspicious Character Arrested ON


General Principles. and Game


Found.


Night before last, while Officers Malone
and Robinson were making a detour of that
distinguished portion of the city known as
the levee, they ruin across a rather well dress
ed individual a short distance below the
Union depot and asked him where he was
going. He said he was trying to find some
one to take him across the river in a skiff.
The boys asked him several other questions,
which didn't seem to have the right kind of
ring; but in order to be not too hasty they
let him alone tor awhile aud reported him to
Deputy Marshal Dsveron at II O'Clock. At
about two O'Clock yesterday morning they
found him again, and he not
giving them satisfactory answers they
marched him up to the calaboose
and locked him up. He had with him q new
square shaped yalise, which on being opened
was found TO contain a set of harness nicely
packed away. On being searched, he was
found to be in possession of something over
five dollars In cash, and a considerable
amount Of jewelry.


He gave his name as John c. wyman. Yes
terday morning Mr.. w. II. Culver who lives
in South Leavenworth. appeared at the sta
tion and reported that he had a set of harness
stolen on the night previous, and asked the
Officers to look for It. He was shown the
harness found with Wyman and at once
identified 1t rs his property. He then
made proper complaint and awarrant Was
Wyman for trial. His case will probably
come up this morning. He seems TO be Z
s.siIck onen and would pa8 anywhere g one
Of the better cla1 Of men.
Year: 1878

On last Friday evening, while a number OF
gentlemen were on their way home from the
business portion of the city on horseback, one
of the party suggested that glass of beer
would do no harm. This was thought to be
good, and the party dismouuted at the Bal
linsloe House on North Seventh street, and
leaving their horses outside. went in. They,
after five minutes, went out, and when they
got ready TO mount, one of the number, Mr..
Wm. Buchanan, of kickapoo township,
found that his saddle was gone. Considera-
BILE search was made, but no trace of il could
be found. Some thief had probably seen the
party go into the house, and made grab at
the nearest saddle possible.
Year: 1878

Last night, again, a large audience, compos-
ed of the most intelligent critics in the city,
attended the Opera House to see Charlotte
Thompson in her speciality as"Miss Multon.r
To say that she is perfect as an actress, is say
ing more than is usually ycomprehended but we
say ii. Her style from the commencement of
the first act until the end of the play was that
which drew forth the applause of the audi
principal feature which caused her to be ap-
preciated was the naturalneSs of her position
as the mother of children who were by the
cruelty OF her one time husband, estranged
from her. She made many friends here who
Will gladly, at any future time welcome her.
Year: 1878

THE deep mud hole on Third street, near
the corner of Choctaw, was the cause of the
wrecking of two one horse wagons yesterday.
the last one is standing, this morning, huo
deep in the mire.
Year: 1878

The best in America-Bests'. "A wholesome
and invigorating beverage, wholesale and
retail at Charlie Besser's


The Invincible Hall is the best place in
the city at which to spend a pleasant even
ing, and where you are sure Of more pleas
ure for the money than at any other place
Hot soup is served at this place every
morning from 9 to IL o'clock.
Year: 1878

THE present winter season is a subject of
comment among all classes. Never saw the
like before, /" wonderful, - "first time in my
experience of fifty yessrs L ever saw snch a
winter" and many like sentences are head
every day
Year: 1878

Has made the most astonishin cures SO rap
i'll are the changes the body u.IIiersoe, under
the influence OF this truly wonderful medi-
cine that every day an increase in flesh and
weight is seen and felt.
Year: 1878

THE eclipse Of the moon this morning was
seen by but few. A solitary policeman on
Delaware street claims to have been the first
to notice Ii but ii is doubtful, as the clouds
- uncertain.
Year: 1878

riage festival ever enjoyed in that part
of the world


But the squire wore no smile on bis
face. The bridegroom had been expec-
ted st noon. but at dusk he still was
absent. Unable to contain himself the
squire rode out to the station. To his
horror no Wiggles came.


Perhaps Wiggles hsd arrived, and was
already in the house. In vain. On bis
arrival there, the first person whom be
met asked him where Was WigXles
Wiggles vas not TO be found.


How unfortunate" said they all.
The scoundrel - cried the squire.
enrsged st the disappointment.


Its my opinion that he has intended
this sll along" said the bride. who. by
the way Supported herself with
wonderful fortitude.


This rsu1arh nung the squire to the
quick "By love. I'll have revenge on
the rascal. I'll teach him how to make
fool of me, I'll"


But the squire was interrupted by
the entrance of young man. who
walked straight up to him and bowed
respectfully.


':Alfords" exclaimed the squire.
doubtfully.


hMr. Maltravers." said he, You
never felt any particular affection, for
me, but perhaps you won't object to
act reasonably now. Here you are put
in an awkward place through that viii
lain Wiggles Now. loved your
daughter long ago. and we have been
engaged. You had no right to over
look me and give her to fellow who
does not care q pin for anybody but
himself. The company are wondering
below-the bride is waiting-the we'd
ding must go on. Let me be the bride
groom"


The squire Cid not get angry. He did
not even pause to consider. He seized
Affords hand. slapped his back, and to
the astonishmsnt Of all present. cried
out:


Afford. my lad. take her. Blow ME
If amt glad that cursed nincompoop
didn't come. You are worth ten such
fellows IS ho. Come along. Irene dear.
you wont object, / know. Come along.
Afford. give her your arm you dog you.
Come"


And the bluff old squire. beading the
procession, advanced into the midst of
the atsounded company. A few words
explained all. TO the honor Of human
nature. the whole house rang with ap-
planse The ceremony was short bnt de
cisive. and the enthusiastic company
could hardly wait for it to be over. AS
the last amen was said. every soul
crowded up to congratulate the happy
pair.


1t leaked out iu the course of q
month. long after Afford and his bride
had settled down in New York. that
the mad engineer was an old friond,
who decoyed Wigglea into car, that
he merely carried bin off to the other
end Of the line. where the locomotive
WAS wanted. aud that his mad gestures
were ell dissempled
Year: 1878

During the last month or more much ado has been made over possible outbreak among these Indians. Some of our Territorial exchanges have gone so far as to place us on ;he very verge of great calamity. Another Apache war! The causes alleged were want or rstions and of troops. Troops make money, but don't always make peace. The Eighth Infantry wouldn't have killed a hostile Apache if they had been kept in Arizona twenty years. They did more 10 eDgender strife than to preserve peace while they were here. We did well to get rid of them. There was some cause for alarm on account of the failure of the ration supply at San Carlos. This was caused by red tape-late appropriations-snd want of practical business management and good common sense at the Indian office The Indians from the Rio Verde 10 the Rio Grande were concen- trsted al San Carlos and promised food from the Government They can't live there unless they are fed. If they have fair rations and fair management they will remain at peace. If they are not fed they will steal and fight wheth- CT the Eighth Infantry is here or in Idaho. The strength of our peace and our security against hostile Indians is ir our Indian policy and Indian scouts Troops are useful, but the rec ord of cur Indian scouts vindicates their efficiency ID the punishment of hostiles. Secretary Schurtz and Com missioner Hayt must reform their end of the business before we are perfectly secure. Government pledges with the Sioux, the NeZ Perces and the Ban nocks were broken, and the result was war. A want of good faith on our part toward the Apaches will produce equally disastrous results, but with ra- tions and common justice the San Carlos Indians will remain at peace. We learn that a new supply of rations has been received at the agency; we shall hope for the common justice, l" and hence fears of an impending crisis" may be laid aside for the present
Year: 1878

By the Sentinel we notice ex-Goy- ernor Stafford was expected to arrive in Yuma on Wednesday with a party of five. They would rest day there and then continue their journey Tue sonward by private conveyance. Ac- cordingly they should be in Florence Sunday or Monday The Governor has made a long, active visit and he will be warmly welcomed back to his native land.
Year: 1878

Last week we devoted a column to the consideration of this exceedingly accommodating gentleman. Since that time the Hon. J. G. c. has come and gone without giving THE CITIZEN re- porter any new points Perhaps he considers Us too well informed already and hence he omitted 10 honor us with call, or possibly he thought we were very busy and his accommodating na- ture would not allow him to interfere with our duties. It was by mere acci- dent that We caught so much as a glimpse of this "gIatuiIOus candi- date. We stopped the Yuma bound coach on the highway, and too late for our personal safety, we discovered that "The Pioneer Merchant of Prescott p was on it. Not literally "on it' but only On the back seat. He shook our hand as though he thought we were plagued with a felOn, which we are quite sure was not the case-not even for the time being-(nOthing personal in that). Just about this time we heard or imagined we heard the soul thrilling cry of War Wah,h! Wah-h-h-! The driver evi dently thought the Apaches had been starved out at San Carlos and were just about to devour horses, coach and candidate, and all. He made one grand effort and was beyond danger. In the twinkle of an eye "the man with a small fortune !" was borne from our gaze, perhaps forever.

 We had hoped that this north star would accommodate us with politi- cal war-whoop, and tell us what the matter is with Kearney, Butler and the Enterprise job office, but no, alas for human hopes! He came in the dead of night, and after a brief and secluded visit, silently stole away. This is just the kind of a campaign We should expect from man who has nothing particularly to do." Very soon he will dawn upon the Yuma Ex- positor, more cOngenial and voluble spirit, until then we rest.
Year: 1878

TYNG thinks Campbell is subsidiz- ing various territorial newspapers. He devotes a column and a half of plain talk to this subject and ii is possible will omit to call on George as he did us. Campbell must cover up his tracks better or he will squander " his small fortune only to secure ignoble defeat.