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: THE NEW ORLEANS DAILY DEMOCRAT.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.
VOL. III-NO. 159. NEW ORLEANS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1878. PRICE, FIVE CENTS.
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1MAl'LOT STIEPIEINS.
ME IS BUSILY ENGAGED IN PREPAR
ING A REPLY TO POTTER,
In Which be Takes Up the Radical Catch
words of Revolution and
Mextcanlzation.
WAsIHTNIfTON, May 18.--Hon. A. IH. Stephens
is busily en aged to-night preparing a speech
in reply to Ir. Potter, which he pro)oses to
deliver in the House to-mtorrow in lieu of a
personal answer to many letters received
from friends in the South, disclaiming sym
p_athy with any effort to unseat l'resident
a es,
The Houlse, he says, has no more right to
Question his title than 'ostmaster General
Key has to question the title of any victorious
contestant to his seat In this body.
The Forty-sixth Congress will have no more
right to ignore him and to recognize the de
feated contestant, Mr. Tilden, than Mr. Hayes
would have to send a file of soldiers to the
House of Representatives to unseat a Demo
crat whom he might consider to have been
wrongfully seated or fraudulently elected.
The leaders in this desperate attempt to
Mexlcanize our institutions rely confidently
upon a solid South to furnish the bulk of the
Democratic majority in the next House of
Representatives, the Senate being already se
cured.
Remembering the encouragement whlch
the Northern Democrats in I860 and 1861 ex
tended to the Southern States to secede, and
the manner In which their promises of aid
and comfort were fulfilled, can the Southern
people afford to join this revolutionary move
mnent with the certainty that when the in
evitable hour of peril comes, they will again
be left unassisted and alone to meet the storm
from a North once more united by this at
tempt to revive an issue whose settlement
was forced by public opinion upon an unwill
ing Congress in the dark days of February,
1877 ?
When civil war over the disputed election
was Imminent and patriots trembled for the
safety of Republican institutions, the South
ern members of Congress avoided the danger
by compelling the completion of the electoral
count under the law which both partles in
Congress had enacted. But now the repre
sentatives from the Southern States, with a
very few exceptions, have joined a movement
to subvert the results of their former patri
otic action, and to remand the country to that
anarchy from which, less than two years ago,
it was saved by their efforts.
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TUHE cCOaKRY SCANDAL-THE BISHOP
OFF FOR THE EgAT AGAIN.
No Investlgatlon To Be Reld-The Church
Authorities Afraid to Prose
cute the Matter.
DETRorT. May 28.-Bishop McCoskry, late
of this diocese, whose departure under a cloud
a few weeks ago was so well known to the
country, returned Thursday, to the surprise
of the entire community. Yesterday, to the
second surprise of the entire community, the
Bishop left for the East as suddenly as he
came. The Episcopal athorlties had had no
interview with him duriang his visit, but it is
said his second departure for the East was at
their suggestion that he 1b 1 better go, and
that the church authorities fear to set the in
vestigation into his case on foot for fear of
revelations which may be lurking in this
vicinity, ready to spring to light on demand.
Since the publication of the Bishop's alleged
misdemeanors, his faithful friends have done
their best to shield him, and visited those
who accused him with great bitterness, but
the probability is that they now see It would
be folly to undertake his vindicatinl, and
that except as a sad legend of the church
history, we shall hear no more of the case.
Arrival of Mollte McCarthy For Her Race
With Ten Broeck.
CINCTNNATT, May 2P.--The great California
race mare Mollie McCarthy, will arrive in
Louisville this morning from C(hicago, where
she has been resting a few days. Mr. J. W.
Conley, of New York. who got up the match
between Mollie McCarthy and Ten Broeck,
reached here yesterday. He says in regard
to the challenge from Mr. Jerome to run
Barricade against Mollie next October, that
Mr. Winters, the owner of the horse, will pay
no attention to any challenge until after the
race with Ten Broeck. Should she then be in
proper condition he will offer.to run her
against any horse in the world, the distance
to .e four miles and repeat.
Mr. Conley also denies the statement that
Bud Doble lhas control of the mare; on the
contrary, Doble was merely employed to
bring her here and place her in the hands of
the trainer.
Mr. Harper has decided not to take Ten
Broeck to St. Louis. He was advised by the
most prominent turfmien of this and other
States not to do so.
Vessels Overdue-Anxiety for Their Safety.
NEW YORK. May 28. The steamship Flam
boreough, of the Quebe. and Gulf Port Steam
ship Company, left Cow Bay, N. S., on the
twentieth instant for this port, and is conse
quently three days overdue. The vessel is
two-masted, schooner-rigged and has a capa
city of 800 tons. She mhkes regular trips be
tween Halifax and this city, chiefly for freight,
but also taking a limited number of passen
gers. Her cargo at present is coal, taken at
Cow Bay. The Flamboreough's complement
of men is twenty; cantain's name John
Fra er. Anxiety is also felt for the safety of
the steamship Gen. Meade, overdue from
Bermuda.
Sherman's Proposition to Importers.
NEW YORn, May 28.-The ierald says:
Mr. Sherman's proposition to importers to
discontinue further proceedings in suits
brought by them against the government,
provided they waive costs, is an excellent one
from a treasury po'nt of view, but it is hardly
fair, under a recent y renderled decision in a
test case. They wi 1 eventually win, and it is
only right that they should be indemnified
for all their Icsses.
American Board of Israelltes--Conditlon
of Jews in Bultgarla.
NEW YORK. May 2y.--The annual conven
tion of the American Board of Israelites was
held last night. W. B. Hackenberg, of Phila
delphia, presided. The executive committee
reported that the condition of the Jews in
and around the seat of the Russo-Turkish
war was such as to compel thenm to lyv to
other and more hospitable places. In Bulga
ria, especially, the Jews were subjected to
the greatest outrage.
The committee reported that the Alliance
Israelite Universelle had done noble work to
alleviate the distress, and the .Jews in Amer
lea had contributed over $7000 towards the
i 'ork.
After some discussion the following resolu
= tLon was adopted :
Rtolred, That the executive committee be
requerted to continue its efforts to secure the
adhesior of Eastern congregations to the
Union of American Israelites, in order to ob
taon the necessary number of members to
consummate the plan of union between the
East and the West; also, that a delegation be
sent to the next convention of the Union to
express the sentiments of the board in favor
of the plans of the joint committee to such
changes of by-laws as may be deemed neces
'1 he following olicers were then elected:
President, Meyer S. Isaacs; vice presldents,
Samuel Wolf, W. B. Hackenberg; treasurer,
Ezekiah Cohen; secretary, A. L. Hanger.
CONVENTION OF THE MILLERS' NA
TIONAL AUSOCIATION.
Advantages of the Mslsissippl Route for
Grain Transportation.
INnrANAProLm. Ind., May 25.- The fifth an
nual conventi 3n of the National Millers' As
sociation met this morning at the Board of
Trade rooms. About 250 delegates were pres
ent, and others are expected to arrive to
night and to-morrow. An address of welcome
was made by Mayor Cowen, and respondedl
to by President Baine, of St. Louis, who ob
served the great increase in attendance on the
annual conventions, and adverted to the great
advance In the grain interests of the country.
He stated that at St. Louis alone there was
shipped in 1870 only 6;,000 bushels of wheat
via the Mississippi river and New Orleans
and in 1877 over 300,000 bushels, the total
shipment of grain in 1s77, via New Or
leans, being over 4,000,0l00 bushels, and men
tioned that the many advantages possessed
by the Miisissippi river route will make it an
immense factor in the future transportation of
the country. He adverted to the steps for
promoting milling operations through the
efforts of the convention, and hoped that the
experiments being conducted at home and
abroad would lead to the discovery of the
cause of the tqrrible mill explosion.
Reports of the secretary and treasurer
were read and received. The committee on
grading and inspecting, reported that they
recommend a committee of three to suggest
such rules, grades and system as will prac
tically cover the spring wheat product; a like
committee to do the same for the product of
soft varieties of winter wheat, and a like comn
mittee for the same purpose applicable to the
products of the hard winter varieties. These
three committees to compose the commlttee
on grading and inspection, and to re-port to
the convention at this meeting if possible.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention met at 2 p. m. Reports of
standing committees were called for.
The committee on millers' schools and col
leges--Frank A. Chamberlain, of Albany, N.
Y. read a paper on the subject.
Next the committee on milling machinery
and milling methods-Mr. Trow, of Madison,
introduced a paper relating to this subject.
The president then read an extract from an
article on mill patent rights, which was re
ferred.
Several committees were not prepared to
report, and deferred the presentation of re
ports till to-morrow. The papers read as
stated, occupied nearly the whole afternoon.
The committee on Ilnance, composed of
one representative from each State, were in
structed to report in the morning, and the
committee of grand nominations was also
instructed to meet this evening and report
their action on the reassemblig of the conven
tion to-morrow. The patent right question
will come up to-morrow, and is likely to prove
one of great interest to the convention.
Weed Discerns a Revolution In the Pot
ter Resolution-Advertlsing Grant.
NEW YORK, May 29.-A reporter inter
viewed Mr. Titurlow,Weed on the subject of the
Potter resolution, and Gen. Grant's chances
for the nert Presidency. The veteran pol
itician was somewhat cautious about giving
his views, but he took a very wide range of
the questions.
He regards the Potter resolution as a great
misfortune, as it may lead to revolution and
anarchy in its worst form. lie said the char
acter of Potter, which was well known for
probity, would add strength to the resolution
and make the consequences all more danger
ous. The country was not in condition to
blear anything that savored of revolutionary
excitement, and the Communistic and labor
elements were ready at a moment's notice to
take advantage of anything that favored their
cause. It would be very easy at the pres ent
time to light the torch of revolution. Tlhe pa
tience of the working classes had been severe
ly tried. In fact, their feelings of forbearance
had been strained to their utimost tension, andi
many.workinginen were unable to earn the
necessaries of life.
Mr. Weed believed that in case of an eimer
gency the first choice of owners and capital
Ists for trades would be Grant, but as to his
chances for a third election, that would be
very difficult to answer. Weed would not be
surprised if Tilden was inspiring the Potter
movement. lie sajd he had never seen any
man who had got the Presidency on the brain
who was able to relinquish the idea.
Co-Education of White and Colored Chil
dren in New York.
NEW YoRK, May 28.--The question of abol
ishing co)lored schools in the city of New York
and throwing the doors of all public schools
open to the colored children, which Is now
agitating the minds of those in charge of edu
cational matters, has caused considerable feel
ing among the colored population in New
York, as well as among those white citizens
whose old time prejudices are not easily ef
faced. The question was sprung upon the
board at its last meeting, when Commissioner
Strand made a sweeping proposition to do
away with the colored schools and mix the
children of colored with those of white par
ents in the educational establishments of this
The proposition which, it Is believed, was
the result of considerable deliberation on the
part of several commissioners, was referred
at once to the committee on colored schools
for investigation and report, but pending
their action the subject has led to the expres
sion of many views, on the part of those par
ticularly effected by the proposed action.
Board Superintendent Kiddie says that the
idea is the correct one, in the abstract, at
least. It may not be right to agree all at
once to every Dart of the proposition, but it
is in accordance with law.
The Vosburgh Poisoning Case-Mrs. Vos
burgih RBelleves Her Husband Inno
cent.
JERSEY CITY, N. J., May 28.-A reporter had
an interview with Mrs. Vosburgh in regard to
the terrible accusation against her husband.
which will be read with interest. She declares
her belief that he is innocent and that he
never attempted to poison her. If convicted,
she says that she would accompany hinm to
the State prison. Mrs. Vosburgh is alse ,iat
isfied with her brother's sincerity in the pros
ecution against her husband.
Reililous.
CLEVELAND, May 28.-National Baptist
anniversaries will be held here this week. At
tendance from abroad is large. Nearly all
the prominent Baptists are present,
lA(CEY1 IW)UNI)) To (,).
HAYES WORRIED OVER THE SELEC
TION OF HIS SUCCESSOR--LEONARD
THOUGHT TO BE IN THE LEAD.
Though Some Think It MIay Require This
Plum to Close the Mouth of Ex-BRe
turning Board Attorney Ray.
[Soecial to the Demoerat.l
WASmNINTON, May 24.-The removal of
Lacey having been determined on some time
since, IIayes Is greatly concerne(d to know
whom to appoint in his place. Albert Leon
ard is generally considered as leading in the
race for the district attorneyship, though
some of Sheldon's friends here protess to
have hopes for him.
Some say now that Sherman & Co. are to
be investigated, it is possibl that John IRay,
ex-attorney for the Returning Board, may
have to be kept quiet by giving the district
attorneyship to him, as it is well known that
he possesses the knowledge of the "true in
wardness" of the Louisiana crookedness. At
any rate, Lacey is bound to go, and that very
soon. BUELm,.
THE EARLY ADJOURNMENT QIEq
TION PRACTICALLY SETFLED-AN
ALL SUMMER SESSION PROBABLE.
At Least Thirty Days Required to Dilpone
of Necessary 1Bills-No lope for the
Levee Appropriation Save In a Pro
tracted Session.
ISpeclal to the Demoerat.l
WAS.IINO(ToN, May 28. The I)emocratic
caucus to-day dlletded to postpone the consid
,ration of the Senate adjournment resolution
until June H. This practically (ldefats the
Senate reohlution and leaves the adjournment
an open question, to be settled by future
events. My own impr.ssion Is that the ses
sion will be prolonged till the middle of July
or first. of August.
In caucus to-day Atkins, chairman of the
Appropriations Corunm ,tt.'. Imad, as .tatn(.ent
as to the condlition of public business, which
left no doubt on the minds of members that it
would require thirty days' active legislation
to dispose of the bills nec ssary for the, run
ning of the government, without, making al
lowance for long debates or dilatory tactics.
The dlvocates of the levee appropriation
have no hope, except in a protracted ss
sion, for they would certainly Ie ushelved in
the hurry and confusion of the legislative
rush, such as always happens when a day
near at hand is fixed for adjournment. With
a fair chance, after the army bill is disposed
of, thelevee bill, as amended b y Roberts. ii. can
get through.
Mr. Potter thinks his committr, can com
plete the bulk of its labors in alsiout thirty
days, but of course that is little better than
conjecture. The sum total of indications
points to an all summer session, with possibly
a brief recess about the middle of .July.
AMONG THE COMMITFEES.
Capt. Eads Before the House Commeree
Cm nmittee.
WASIrTroTON, May 28.-Capt. Efds to-day
continuedl his argument tlhfore the House
(Committee on Commerce, (,on the bill chang
ing .the mrod of paynment for the improve
ment of the ,Misislsippi river.
Geographical Survey of the Territories.
WASHINGTON. May 2s. Profs. Ilaydin and
l'owell made arguments before the house
Appropriation Com.imittee to,-day with refe(r
eonce to the appro(lrlation for a geographi ail
survey (of the lerritorics.
Vonover's Proposed Amendment to the
Texas Pacific Bill.
WArnHTNTON, May 25.--In the Senate to
day Mr. Conover offered an amendment to
the Terxas Pacific bill, as a substitutc: for seec
tion 12, which proposes that in , nler to sec,!t pi
the cvDntru.titon of a continuous railroad
from the Pacific ocean via El Paso and
Shreveport to the Mississippi river at or near
New Orleans, the New Orleans. Batn Rouge
and Vicksburg railroad shall, within three
years from the passage of this act, complete
and put in operation a line of railroad from
Shreveport to New Orleans on the most eligi
ble route to be selected by the company and
for this purpose shall enjoy all the privileges
and immunities granted under the act of
March :1, 1071.
If the provisions of the act are accepted in
writing by the railroad within thirteen
months after the approval of the act by the
President of the United States, it may exe
cute first mortgage bonds nottoexceed $25,000o
per mile, $20,000' thereof to be issue A and
$S.r50, to be issue B; the interest on the bonds
to be guaranteed by the United States, and
payment of principal and interest to be se
cured by the proceeds of the sales of land and
olhherwise, and the bonds to be delivered to
the said New O(rleans, Baton Rouge and
Vieksburg Railroad Company in the same
manner as to the Texas Pacific Company,.
Senate Bill for Payment of the Fishery
Award.
WASHINGTON, May 20.-The following is
the text of the bill replorted from the Corn
mittee on Finance by Mr. Hamlin in reference
to the fishery awards:
That the sum of $5,500,000 In gold coin be
and the same is hereby appropriated out of
any money in the treasury not otherwise ap
propriated, and placed under direction of the
President of the United States, with which to
pay the government of her Britannic Majesty
the amount awarded by the fishery commis
sion, lately assembled at HIalifax in pursu
ance of the treaty of Washington, if, after cor
respondence with the British governtnent the
President shall deem it his duty to make the
payment without any further communication
with Congress.
Meeting of Soft Money Democrats.
WAsING;TON, May 20.--A meeting of the
Western and Southern soft money Dmocrats
was held last night, and was in session until
nearly midnight. A committee of seven,
with Gen. Ewing as chairman, was appointed
to determine what financial matters of legis
lation should be urged for action in the House
before adjournment.
The tariff was also talked over, and the ap
pointment of a eommitt.ee authorized to confer
with the Ways and Means Committee on that
subject was resolved upon. The committee
will be appointed to-day.
Change in the Color of ShplD Iland Light.
WASHINOTON, May 2S.-The Light-House
Board gives notice that on the first of July
next the color of Ship Island light. Gulf of
Mexico, will be changed from fixed white to
fixed red.
A Novel Race-Man Against Horse.
WASHnNGTON, May 2.--A novel race took
place at Brightwood Park yesterday after
noon, between a pedestrian named William
Crawford, formerly of Auburn, N. Y., who
was to walk a quarter while a horse trotted a
half mile. The horse, Joe Bradley, broke and
ran a great part of the distance, beating
Crawford by fifty feet, the time of the walker
being 1.21'. A second trial was made, the
mare Lady Morrow being selected to do the
trotting. Crawford won by ten fist, amid
shouts of applause. in 1.24, bning the fastest
walking ever seen in this section.
No Further Dlhrount on American In
volces by Canadian Cutome Officials.
WVAsHINOGTON, May 2.- -The Treasury De
partment is in receipl. of information that the
Canadian Commissioner of Customs has given
notice that in conselquenco of the near ap
prac h in val, c of the goll, silver anti paler
currncy of tie I United States no discounts
will hereafter bI made on American invoices
until further notice.
Patriotic Philadelphians After Another
Centennial Dip Into the Treasury.
WASIHINtG(TON, May 28.---Mr. Wallace, In the
Senate to-day, presented a meniorial of the
Central Board of Finance, praying that the
expenses of tilhe I'itled States ('Centennial
Commission be paid by the United States
government.
The board submits a tabular stuatement
showing that, after reimbursing the United
States government by order of the court, the
stockholders received only $515,4.0 2t, and
can receive but i; per cent more, or $1,35,5.5;
total $657.:331 26, the total amount of the stock
Ibing $2,311,35i. 'lThe stockholders lose the
balance, $1,F657,011 71.
The total amount of stock suib(sriptions and
donations received was $2.3;i2,.l 3 22, of which
was subscribted and given in all oither States
antil T"erritories outlside of 1Pennsylvaila $517,
191:2, I4Laving the st(,ck sulscripttion etc., of
Pennsylvania $1,57.,521 22; adl tite 'tennsvl
vania State appropriation of $1 ,00f(,n00, and
Philadelphia app ropriatio n of $1,.5r5,000,
makes a total for lPennsylvania of -.4"'9,
521 22. New Jersey sutiscribed $100 000; De
laware, $140,0011; C(7innecitilcet, $10l,(5,; New
Ilamllphire, $10,00l(li, and Wilminigton, itDel.,
$%5o; ttal, $1325,100. Individual sullbs rip
tions and donlritions in other St.ate+., etc.,
$.52.,992; total, $517.!, 2.
Total 'cost anid exptense of the t'ni'ed States
coimtitin- loners, $771,70:; 5;; estimated cost of
the retp"rts, $,71,),000; ttotal. $u21,70 ... Tho tle
Inorial sIaysx fullrther that the c)lnlllnission was
iuliitutel utailly for th te Ilprpluie oi giving a
national (charai.ct'r to the Ex poslitioi, andi to
guard and itl naitain the dignity arl:d honiio of
the nation. It would sclnt, thrlcitore but
right and ro',per tlihat the expei-ns, of ti,' sai
inlrninissitoi shotlld be tiuroe by tli general
govertlltlll it.
DECORATION A IIA-1 KIAT PREPARA
TION .
Reply of Gen. Pillow to an Invitation to
Participate in the Ceremonies.
NEw YoulK, May 2. )Decorat Ion Day - ill
ire c.ellrataed in and arolundl New York this
vyear with a splendor ntever tbefore oluasali or
atteimpt ilt, and the Grand Arm.y of th, Re
lublic may well e llrotudl of its prograinme.
1,w'vard, otf ithr' score of ugenerals, who par
ticitpatedl in the lant war, will assembile in the
mnetrtisulls, with Shermant at their head, anid
nmany wscieties anid trades soxieties will as
suitlnl a sharei int the exercises. The commit
tee on invitations sent a letter, soome time
ago, to Geni. (iidtn .J. Pillow, of Tenneassee,
inviting hhim to participate in the ceremonies
at the Worth monumennt inl this city.
(G;,. Pillow, In answer, said in accepting
the .>vitattio, t,f the (Grand Army of the Ite
pubtihl, to ui;lt!h with thori in dlcorating tihe
graves and ionoringr the memory and achieve
Ilets tof the metn who fell in thei war between
the States: "Yiou but honor the brave and pa
triotic men who foughit that war, but had no
part in causing national strife, on both sides.
I'hey obeyed their sense of duty anil patriot
lIn. Thie great battles of thirosi armites ar a
carIntiiontt hteritage of manly courage and pa
triotic dievotion. They .constitute prorofs. to
the world of what the American people are'
capaible. l)vidled, theilJr c'ontlhit., of arni
shllook tihe earth hrneath their treadt; unitbd,
they could resist the world in arm.'"
Decoration of Graven and Memorial Ser
vices at Chicago.
CtrucAnoo, May 2.- Extensive preparations
were ,nmade hero to-nightt for the ob-serance
of decoration day. 'IhTere will be d ctoration
of graves in thit, fr.,ti.oi; a parade in the
city, participated in by all the mnilitary, in the
afterrai.rei, antid mninolloril services at F arwell
Hall in the evening. 'Ihere .ill be no ser
vi-rs at the cernmt;ry other than depositing
(lowers. The day will he observed as a holi
day ,by a general suspension of business.
£DAvarPoIT, Iowa, May 25.- Most exten
sive preparations have lueit made for the ob
sfrvaince of Decoration Day, andi the people of
thet thlree cities will jin in honoring tI he graves
of the soldiers in the National cemetery at,
the. arsenal. T'here will ie excursions frtim
all directions, and thousands of strangers are
expected.
The Watklns Regatta-The Contestants
All on Hand.
WArTINS, N. Y., May 2 e. ,ee, the famous
sculler of the Tritons, of Newark. arrived
'..esterday. Next came the Detroit's famed
ittle Zephyrs. Word came also that the
Emeralds would not be here, so that all the
seven competing fours, Watkins, Northwest
,Or, Carman, Zephyr, Floral City, Atlanta
and the 8howaramett ts are on hand and
ready fortbe fray.
In palr-bared trial heats to-day there will be
four crews, Mack and West of New York, and
Helmand Kilom and Smith of the Emeralds,
having withdrawn and it not being intended
that Levaen and Walsh, of the Nautilus, of
New York, shall be allowed to row, Lowry
andl Nearing, of Watkins, are undecided obut
may go in at the last moment after all. f'his
leaves, then, Clegg and Campon of Detroit,
Jerome and Emerson of the Northwestern
four, Davis and Curtis of the same, and Eus
tis and Downs of the Atlantas of New York.
Jerome and Emerson have the most dash
Curtis and Davis the greatest strength, and
Eustis and Downs the most skill.
The final event of the day will be a three
mile pair-oared special match, in which
Clegg and Campon of Detroit, Curtis and
mate not named, but of course one of his own
four, probably whichever is freshest after the
previous race
No Iaces at Watkins Yesterday.
WATKINs,; N. Y., May 28, 6:15 p. mn- -The
wind continues, the water is very rough, and
at this hour there is no prospect of a race to
day.
New York Banks Declining to Dlscount
Notes of Sugar Refiners.
NEw YORK, May 28.-There is much feeling
in the sugar trade over the recent decision of
s-,me banks to decline to discount the notes of
sugar refiners. The president of a well
known bank stated to a reporter that it had
been apparent for some time that sugar re
fliing was not profitable. His bank had de
,lined single name sugar paper, because it
was not deemed prudent to risk the bank
capital in a business that requlired the ex
haustion of its capital to sustain it. He
claimed that the refiners are losing from one
to two cents a pound on every barrel of sugar
manufa,.tured. A few days ago his bank
declined two notes of a sugar party for z5.;nrX
each. which were subsequently discounted
on Wall street at 4;9 per cent.
Illinols Diocesan Convention.
CHIrCAG, May 28.--The Forty-first Annual
Convention of the Diocese of Illinois met here
to-day in the Episcopal Church, Bishop Mc
Laren presiding, and Canon Knowles secre
tary. The opening sermon was by Rev. Dr.
Clinton Locke, of Grace Church, which was
followed by the sacrament and the usual serv
ices. This afternoon standing commrittees
were appointed, and Bishop McLaren deliv
ered his address.
Newspape- Consolidation.
DENVER, Col., May 28.-The Register and
the Call, daily papers of Central City, have
been consolidated, and will be published here
after by J. 8, Donner as the Register and (all.
I'EAC(' 1 IOSP'ECTS.
BISIMAiRC TilE PEACE-N IHER--WIIAT
WILL RE ISUBMITTED TO
THE CONGRESS.
The Bases of the Agreement Under Which
the Arrangements Were Completed.
LONDON, May 2R. The most trustworthy
informationr that we can obtiain concerning
what-b lu i acconlplishled bet weten Count
SchouvalofT and Lord Sahlibury, is thus
stated : Princeb Iismarck has been the peace
maker; Russia and Austria, through his
rlleans, have arrived at an understanding;
Rlussia only wishedl to ascertain how much of
what she cla, imed she would be allowe'd to
keep, and was always ready to submit the
San Stefano treaty to a congress, but, with
the understanding that -she should ressrve
the right of refusing to tIs bound by the de
cision of the congress.
Prince Bismarck deemed that it was Ist, to
effect beforehand an understanding as to what
the congress would agree upon, and this has
been now effected. [The bases of the agree
mernt are the provisions formulated by the
European powers at Constantinople, with
what remains of the treaties of Jt5n; and 1871;
the treaty of San Steflano to be taken as the
measure of Russia's wishes respecting those
points as to which there is no dispute, but. no
further; thie provisions of that treaty as re
spects 1;ournmanria to be set aside, although
what is to take their place is not known out
side ot the ripre sentat ivyes of the powers,
who may agree upon the outlines of a new
treaty. Austria was last. to yield, but she is
now satishceil.
The members of the congress, Sehouvaloff,
Lyons, Andrassy, Iiaymerle and Wadding
tor, it is said, are alread y agreed, and prac
tically the colngress, will meet only to give
formal sanction toprrl,1sermined resolutions.
The chagrin of the (Glauistonian or Radical
faction in the House of Commons is excessive,
and the scene last night, when Lord Harting
ton repudiated theni and walked out of the
HIouses with the Whig Liberals behind him,
was considered as significant iof the total sun
daring of the bonds that had hitherto kept the
two factions of the Oplposition together.
The government now have full s.cl)s. Their
popularity is unbounded, and the Opposition
can scarcely lie said longer to exist. The
leadership of the Radvicals is rejected by ( lal
stone, and will probably devolve upon Mr.
Chamberlain.
Conference Preparations-Russlan Con
ce.sions to England.
LoND)oN, May-2. -A dlispatch from Berlin
says that the British amrbassador in that city
is in constant communication with the Em
peror William iin reference to the conference.
It is reported that Russia has made substan
tial concessions to England.
Continued Rapid Advance in eceurltlea.
LoNIoN, May 2.4 The continued rapid ad
vance in the prices of securities on the Lon
don and continental bourses Is almost unpre
cedentel.
The Number of Troops India Can Fur
nish.
LONDON. May 28. --An official report from
India. as to what number of Indian troops
could be raised on short notice, states that
with the proper means, 750,000 men couldl be
organized and put into the field within six
months, and that :;00,000 could he available
almost immediately. These would be made
up of 100,0(1 African and Pattens, 100,000 from
the Sikhs. ;0,000 from the (khoorkas and 100,
000 from the Mahrattais and Raypouts, all
gooxi military material.
Andrassy to Explain the Use of Aus
trla's War Credit.
LONDON, May 2s. --The Austrian and Hun
garian delegations meet this evening, when
Count Andrassy will submit a written ex
planation of the government's motives for
availing itself of the .,0(,1),0(? credit. It is
expected that he will state that Austria only
prepares to take defensive and preventive
measures.
The treaty of San Stefano contains several
articles affecting Austrian interests. These,
it Is hoped, the congress will modify in a man
ner favorable to Austria. Nevertheless it is
necessary that she should be prepared for all
eventuahn . i,.
Improved Situation of Affalrs at Con
stantinople.
LONDON, May 2S.-.A dispatch from Con
stantinople says: The Russians have with
drawn from Pirinji, and Gen. Todleben is
said to be careful to prevent anything at this
mo-nent which would cause suspicion or
eresate irritation. The withdrawal of the
Russians and the news from the European
capitals have so relieved the previous ten
sion, that little fear is now entertained of an
accidental collision. Both Russian and
Turkish officers are indulging in pleasure ex
cursions, and the work of preparing fortiti
cations is greatly relaxed.
Reported Invitation of the Porte to the
Congress.
LONDON May 2.--. -A Constantinople tele
gram received in Paris says the Porte has re
ceived an invitation, but lteutAýr's dispatch
from Constantinople denies the truth of this
report.
Indian Troops Arrived in the Mediterra
nean.
ALEXANDRIIA. May 28. -The entire Indian
expedition, except one small craft, has now
arrived here.
Austrian Military Movements.
BUCHAREST, May 24. The Austrians have
occupied the northern entrance of the
Predial pass of the Carpathian Mountains.
Riot in the Servian Capital--Milan's Pal
ace Stoned.
PESTr, May 2. -A disturbance occurred
to-day in Belgrade. The crowd pelted Prince
Milan's palace and cheered for Karageorgo
vitch.
Andrassy's Speech Coldly Received.
VIENNA, May 25.--Count Andrassy to-day
informed the Austrian delegations that there
was a prospect of the congress. He said that
Austria should not be dependent upon any
other power for protecting her interests. His
speech was very coldly received by the dele
gation.
A Grand Naval Review.
LONDON, May 29.--There will be a grand
naval review at Portsmouth shortly, at which
the Queen will probably be present.
Change in the Turkish Ministry.
LONDON, May 2t.--A dispatch from Con
stantinople says: The Sultan has reconstruct
ed the oflice of Grand Vizier, by appointing
Rushdl Pasha, and di7missing Sadlyk Pasha
as Chief Minister.
Circular Note from the Porte.
LONDON, May 20.--A dispatch from Con
stantinople says: 1 he Porte is preparing a
circular to the powers, giving a detailed his
tory of the San Stefano treaty and the nego
tiations, and promising extensive reforms in
Turkey.
The Emperor Walling on the Congress.
BERLIN, May 25.--The Emperor William
has postponed his visit to Ems, owing to the
near approach of the congress.
Movements of Russian oicers and Men.
BOSTOS, May 28.-A dispatch from South
west Harbor reports the departure of a num
ber of Rusalan officers and sailors from the
steamer Cimbria for Philadelphia. Others,
with the paymaster, will leave for the same
place Tihursdalay. It, is unceitrain how lurie
the Cinibria will remlain at hir Ipr..P.rt lln
chorage.
Russian Oficers Inspecting Vessels at
Philadelphia.
PHILADEPI'TIIA, May 2s. -Two rmoircT i.~.
stan ofllckrs have arrived aind visitedl awl
Inspected the California adwl Ioll ilrlhis. The
California, it Is said, is intiildi(s to carry si
gunrs of li-inch calire, wighling each fifti 'u
t)rns, and the C(olurmlibs iive gials.
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS,
ENGLAND.
Death of Earl Russell.
LioNroN, May 28. -Earl Rusell died at
Richmond at midnight last night in tb",
eighty-sixth year of his age.
Crop Notes.
L,nDov~iN, May 2. TI'h weather In England
is very unfavorable for growing crops. The
rceient decline in wheat wa-i cal.sedll tby Amer
ianll shipments. Advices; fromi France report
the wheat c"ropl progressing favorably.
GERK ANY.
Rumored Attempt on the Life of Prince
Frederick William.
LONDON, May 24.-There wasi a report on
the street.s to-day, which, however, could be
tracel to no reliable sonirce, that an attempt
had hi.en made to aLssa.sainati' Pdrince Frede.r
ick William.
ITALY.
Crowing Popularity of the Government.
LoNDON May 28. A dispatch from Rome
explains that the new Ministry of King Hum
bert, by their fearless and liberal course,
have greatly dlsarrned the' opposition of the
Left, and that there i- less din:ontent ex
pressed than usual. Tohe propoised reduction
of the grist tax will be a very popular meas
ure.
PHILIPPINE 14LANDD.
Failure of the Rice Crop-Trade De
pressed.
LoNooN, May 28.--Private dispatches from
Manilla say that trade is dlepressed, In acon.e
quienos of the threatened failure of the ri:,c
crop in the Philippine Islands.
MEXICO.
Lerdolptl ApprOaching Laredo in Three
Parties.
(;ALVFSrTON, May 24. Advic.es report that
Laredo is threatenea by three iparties of Ler
doists, who are now within b-ninrl miles of lthi
town. The commander despairs of holding
the place unless reinforced.
WEATlER PiROBABILITIEI.
WASrTnrrTON, May 28, 1 a. m. -Indications
for Wednesday:
For the South Atlantic and East Gulf State.C
higher pressure, stationary or higher temper
ature,wind mostly from north to east, genae
ally clear weather.
For the Western Gulf States falling, po.sl.
bly followed by rising harometer, rising and
stationary temperature. Inerea.sing east to
south winde, and cloudiness, possibly fsuc
ceeeded by rain areas.
For Tennessee and Ohio Valley genarally
lower pressures and higher temperature, in
creasing east to south winds and cloudine.s
and posl)bly followed by occi slonal rains.
MARINE NEWS.
ROUTrWF.sT PAss, May 2k. 6 p. m.-Barnr:rar
29.70. Wind northeast, light. Weather ciuly
and warm.
No arriva's or devarture..
PORT EADS, May 2x. 6 p. m.-Weath3r 'all.
and clear.
No arrivals.
Hailed: Bark War Spirit, for T'unsacoll. In
ballast.
The s'eamship Persian Is still on the bar. out
ward bound.
NEw Yoaa, May 2s.--talled: 31)ntana. LvOer
pool. Arrived: Scythia and HVisr'onsin. Liver
pool; Gen. Meade. Bermuda: Lessring, Ham
.urg; Bolivia, Glasgow: Vide do Paris,
avre.
BosTON. May 2S.--Saled: Iberian. Liverpool.
(LAssow, A ay M 2.-Arrived: ('aledonia, New
York; Manitobian, Montreal.
LlvgRPOOa,. May 2R.-Arrived: Pennsylvania,
from Philadelphia; City of Richmond, from
New York.
QUE.NsTowN, May 2k.--Sailed: Nevada. for
New York.
PLmourrT. May 2R.-Arrived: Gilbert,. from
New York for Hamburg.
Arrest of a Notorious Desperade.
WILMIN(GTON, N. C., May 28. John Lock
lear, a notorious desperadlo, who is said to
have once been a member of Henry Berry
Lowry's gang of Robinson county swamp
angels, was arrested in North Carolina, near
the South Carolina line, and is now safely
lodged in jail at Marion. Many are the bloxod
curdling deeds laid to hi rn. I lis latest achieve
ment, and that for which he is now a pris
oner was the murder of an unofflending Irish
peddler, named Onric, at Clio, 8. C., ,ome
months ago.
The murder was an unusually atror:ous
one, and before it was discovered Locklear
had escaped. Ile took refuge for a time in the
classic regions of Scufllctown, in Robinson
county, where Henry Berry Lowry, the black
outlaw chief once reigned supreme, but after
wards worked his way further north, and
near the Cumberland county line, where he
was outlawed and a reward offered for his
head by both State and county governments.
Convention of the Diocese of Iowa.
DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 2n.--The Twenty
fifth Annual Convention of the Episcopal Dio,
cese of Iowa met at 1;race Cathedral this
morning, with about one hundred delegates
present. The opening sermoun was preached
by Rev. S. Ringgold, of ('Celar Rapids. This
afternoon Bishop Perry delivered the annual
sermon. The convention will adjourn to
morrow night. Bishop Perry leaves for a
six months' European tour on Thursday
morning.
Base Ball.
BIN;HIAMIPTON, N. Y.. May 28.--Crickette 7
Itochesters 5.
LONDON, Ont., May 28.- -Tecumsehs 6, Alle
ghenys 2.
TROY, N. Y., May 28.-Haymakers 2, Au
burns 7.
BosTON, May 2-. --Boston 10, Chicagous 1.
PROVIDrE:Ne, R. i., May Z2.- Providences 1,
Milwaukees 12.
Low :ELL, Mass., May 28.--Lowells 4, Uticas
15.
The Duplex System of Telegraphy Applied
to Ocean Cables.
Naw YORK, May 2.--Dr. Murhead, a young
Englishman, has succeeded in applying the
duplex system of telegraphy to the ocean
cable, and the direct Unitixl States Cable Com
pany have been working it for the pa-t few
days. The superintendent of the cable com
pany says that it works perf.ctly, and has
doubled the capacity of the cable. They now
work both ways at the same tim, at the -ame
rate of speed that was requir.ed when only
sending one way. The invention is said t, ':
very ingenious.
Bank Officials In Trouble.
NEWARK N. J., MIay 2`.--The prsd'rnt,
vice president, treasurer and three manager:
of the Peopl'a Savings Institutir,,. now I:: tre
hands of a receiver, have been ilictted for
conspiracy to defraud the deapotitors, and at.
held in $300,000 bail.
Moet & Chandon is noling and r-freshing.
Rave you paid your capital tax anra
Vlele, ?