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find the financial world is in a chaotic condition and there is no hope for Wtterment for months to come; for even should the Democrats conclude to po back on Their lifetime policy of tree ; trade, which is highly improbable, things ! must ti an 2: up by fbe giJls for meat he before j that can be ascertained or the reverse. iMean : white *fH4*l. of whK'b there is plenty, anri cn 1 terprise which springs eternal in the American breast, must turn in some otlrer direction than luannfactwring, and seek employment m other channels, and labor must do the same. We must look to the far West, to its attractions, to its resources, to the channels it presents for investment, labor, enterprise and profit. It might be safe to predict a present boom in mining operations, puWic lands transactions, cattle ranching, irrigating schemes and kindred enterprises. Senator Miller, a good authority, has the fol { lowing to say on the business interests of the country: “It [the election] will undoubtedly have a depressing effect for some time because of the fact that the great manufacturing interests are alarmed, fearing that we are to hare free trade. They will hesitate and decline to enter into new enterprises, or erect new -woTks, or continue new schemes only just entered upon. This will result in the stoppage of all new work and the closing of many mills and factories temporarily. The fact, which should at once be impressed on the minds of the business portion of the community is that the Democrats cannot materially change the tariff under two years from next March, and not even then unless they secure a majority in the Senate. After a brief period of depression and consumption of stocks of goods now in hand, there will be a revival of business. The great trouble with business men now is that there is no certainty as to what the Democrats will do. or attempt to do. The Democratic party is divided on every great public question—on the tariff, oa banking, on the currency. It has no definitely defined principle. Os course, not knowing what it will do, business men don't know what to do. A halt is called all along the line. Capitalists are not going to invest while there is danger of a change of all our tariff and fiscal laws. Not least of the sufferers by this uncertainty will be tire South. I think Democratic success will be a great dam age to the South. It will stop the contributions of Northern capital that were flowing in there to develop the mines and other resources. North era capital will want to see what the Democrats of the South propose to do now that they have acquired the possession of the government by arts which they lost by arms. Our people have gone in there very slowly, with great hesitancy and distrust. Now they will wait to see what the Southern people propose for their future.” A CALL ON CLEVELAND. Mr. Hendricks Visits the President-Elect and is Much Impressed. [ From the Journal of New York, Nov. 22.— Vice-president-elect Hendricks ieft this morning for Albany, accompanied by United States Senators dor man, Jonas and Camden, and Messrs, Barnum and Thompson, all of the national .Democratic committee. A large representation of Cleveland and Hendricks clubs from the different mercantile ex changes went on the same train to pay their respects to Cleveland. On his return from Albany, this evening. Vicepresidentelect Hendricks said to an Associated Fre*a reporter: “Well, I've beep *0 see the President, ,ua he looks very well—very*v*eU 2vr a man who has gone through so much fatigue as he has. Oh, we had a very nice time, quite informal, and I am very much impressed with Mr. Cleveland— more so than I was in my interview with him, which occurred last summer, after I came from Saratoga. What do I think of the campaign? In my humble judgment it has been the most remarkable ever fought for the presidency.” “After Ohio, what did you think!" “I know a good many felt shaky, but I felt perfectly confident all through. Mr. Tilden's campaign was. no doubt, a splendidly organized one, hut a spirit pervaded t&is one that, from the outset, meant success. I have only this more to say—if I 6tay hero much longer I shall be killed with kindness. ” THE OLD EKBKL SPIKir. Outrages on Colored People iu Alabama on Election Day. Washington Special. Letters have been received here from Alabama with the following incidents of election day at several of the polls of that State: At a place called C'olerain, a voting precinct in Alabama, on the day of the election, a white man named Haines became involved in a dispute with a colored man about some peanuts. One word brought on another, when Haines drew his pistol and fired. As lie did so one of the spectators drew his pistol, the ball striking a colored man about twenty steps off, killing him instantly. Not satisfied with this, he declared that his intention was to kill the other colored hum, who, in the meantime, had tied. Haines called his brother, or some friend who was present, when they mounted their horses and started in pursuit of the fleeing negro. Upon overtaking him. about one mile from the scene of the difficulty, they commenced firing. The negro tried to escape, but in vain. He was hit and fell, when Haines rode up, placed his pistol close to his head and fired. The poor fellow fell over, a corpse. This incident was related to me whilst in Selma, recently, and Ilaines was pointed out to me as “the man who killed two niggers on the day of election.” My informant also stated that Haines had not been arrested, and probably never would be. Warren A. Brantly was the Republican supervisor at Marion Junction beat, iu Dallas county, the other officers being all Democrats, except a colored man. who was an inspector, and did not amoupt to anything. The election proceeded quietly all day, wills the exception of a few i>olite remarks made to the Republican supervisor, such as “white nigger,” until sp. M., when, the polls being closed, Dr. Blevins, one of the inspectors, and a Democrat of the supreme Bourbon type, became in volved with Brantley in some political argument and one of the other inspectors took up the bal-lot-box, saying if there was going to be a fuss he must save the box (which was only a cigar box.) Brantly. seeing the box leaving, started in pursuit; but it being nearly dark, and a dry goods box being pushed "in his way, in his hasto and excitement he fell over it. and when lie recovered himself the cigar box was upon another table. The inspectors and Democratic supervisors all declare they were now ready to proceed with the count; but the Republican supervisor noticed that the cigar box had a different brand upon it from the one iu use all day. The box had been changed. When the ballots were taken out they showed a heavy Democratic majority. “Uncle Lot,” one. of the United States supervisors. was on hand early at the polling place in Mitchell's Mill beat, and the election was proceeded with according to law. When one of the inspectors asked the Democratic supervisor what business he had in the room with them, and if 110 did not know that the law required him to stay outside and examine the voters, he meekly replied “Yes,” and went and saton a log. Then they turned fiercely upon “Uncle Lot" and asked him what business he had in there. The other supervisor knew what his duty was. ami lie had better know his. '‘Uncle Lott" and Lis brother Democratic supervisor sat on the log talking about “craps,” and that box turned out a Democratic majority. A PROHIBITION SCHEME. Sensational Developments Concerning Operation* of West Virginia Prohibitionists. Wheeling Special. The State press and many prominent individuals are agitated over peculiar developments of the past few days that may unseat one Democratic congressman, change tho electoral vote, and keep the Democratic Governor-elect from taking his seat At the last session of the Legislature an amendment to the Constitution was prepared providing that hereafter the State election should be held the first Tuesday of November instead of the second Tuesday of October, .and this amendment was voted on and adopted The 14th of October last, on the same day the officials were elected. Shortly before the election it became evident the amendment rvvould carry, and a number of ProhibiVouistg, both iu and out of the State,

acting on legal advice, conceived a scheme to try and secure the State. Soon as the State election was over thousands of tickets bearing the names of the national Republican nominees, the national electoral ticket and the Prohibition State ticket, were sent abroad throughout the otate. In the Fourth congressional district the name of the Republican can didate was added. This State ticket was the finest ever voted upon in West Virginia. It was composed of men whose reputations are Statewide.. After the election it was found that nearly two thousand of these tickets were voted iu the State. Some counties accounted for this ticket under the head of “scattering.” others kept a separate account of it, still others threw it out. This was the case in the counties of Cabell and Wayne, where five hundred of these ballots were thrown aside and no mention made of them. The originators of this ticket now propose to move on the and notice of contest will be served on Wilson, the Governor elect, and the case will be fought to the bitter end. The grounds of the contest are these: The amendment was carried on the 14th of October, therefore, tlw State officers voted for that day are not eligible. The day of election being changed to November and the Prohibition ticket being the only one voted, it is, there fore, elected. They claim that eminent legal authorities say that the declaration in the amendment was sufficient notice of election. Additional interest is given to the matter in the Fourth district from the fact that the Democratic mem ber elect has but IG4 majority, while 500 of the Prohibition tickets, with the name of the Republican candidate, were thrown out The Huntington Comm* reial says of the n at ter “Here is another chance for the vindication of a free baMot and a fair count, and, until the whole matter is thoroughly investigated, it is premature to announce the election of either congressional candidate. Indeed, it may have a very important bearing upon the electoral vote of the State.” The Huntington Commercial insists upon a recount, which, it says, will elect tne Republican. It also says the vote in the State will probably affect the electoral ticket. The Register devotes a column to the matter. Friend* of this ticket, represented by able attorneys, will serve notice on the Democratic Governor-elect, and say they will fight it to the bitter end, and with good prospects of ousting all the Democratic officers. Three of the leading attorneys in the State are on the tieket. One is a member of the Supreme Court, another has been, and the third is the leading light of the West Virginia bar. THE TO RECORD. Burning of the St# Louis Grand Opera-House —Loss About 150,000. St. Louis, Dec. 23.— The Grand Opera House, on Market street, between Fifth and Sixth streets, was burned this afternoon, entailing a loss of from $125,000 to $150,000. The fire broke out in the front part of the basement, ascended by the stairways to the roof, and thence spread all over the building, and in the course of three hours the beautiful theater, with its handsome decorations, valuable machinery, scenery and effects, was a mass of ruins, nothing being left but the bare walls, and one of them partially destroyed. Nat Goodwin's company was to open to night, and all their b* >r ,ge was in the house, but the fire start!; ** m the front part of the building gave tbe ' company ample time, and they saved all their property. John W. Norton, manager, was not so fortunate, however. His entire personal wardrobe and valuable actors library was in the front part of the building, and was totally destroyed. His loss is about $7,000. The insurance on the theater is about $50,000. Suffocated in a Burning Building. Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 23.—Tho Commercial Gazette's Ripley special says: “The residence of William Caddy took fire this morning. Mr. Caddy, who was an old man. was overcome by tbe heat iu the building and perished in the flames. His wife was seriously injured.” Fire in a Furniture Factory. Philadelphia, Nov. 23.—Fire this morning, in the furniture factory of William T. Richardson. caused a loss of $15,000. The Kensington Presbyterian Church, adjoining, was somewhat damaged- Two firemen and a policeman were severely injured by falling timbers. Horse Railway .Stable Burned. Boston*, Mass., Nov. 23—The stable of the Cambridge Horse Railroad Company burned to-day. Loss, $25,000 —insured. Furniture Warehouse Burned. Providence, It. L, Nov. 23.—The furniture warehouse of George Simmons, at Bristol, burned this morning. Loss heavy; partially insured. _ PuWic Session of the Plenary Council. Baltimore, Nov. 23.—The third solemn session of the third plenary council of the Catholic Church of the United States of America was held to-day, at the Cathedral in this city, 'accompanied by all the pomp and ceremony which characterized the two former sessions. The public procession from the arcliiepiscopal residence to the Cathedral was composed of a long line of archbishops, bishops, mitred abbots, superiors of religiouß orders, theologians, and seminarians, all clad in robes of office. Pontifical high mass was sung by Archbishop Feehan, of Chicago. The sermon was delivered by Bishop Fitzgerald, of Little Rock, on the subject “The bacrifice of the Mass. ” After the sermon the apostolic delegate took his seat as president of the council, and a number of decrees which had been formulated were voted on by the council. The entire proceedings were in Latin. The session closed with the benediction by the apostolic delegate. The solemn closing of the council occurs on Sunday next Wife-Murder and Suicide. PiTTSBUJfG, Pa., Nov. 23. —At Edinboro. Erie county, last evening.o. B. Williams fatally shot his wife and committed suicide by blowing his brains out Mrs. Williams ran away from her husband about a year ago, under circumstances that cast a shadow over her character, but returned again, and they lived together until a short time ago, when she again disappeared. Williams found her stopping at the Robinson Hotel, Edinboro, and pleaded with her to go home with hitn. but without success, lie then left her, but. returning a few minutes later, fired the fatal shot Mrs. Williams is still living, but no hopes are entertained of her recovery. Williams died instantly. A Cowboy in a Strange I.and. New York. Nov. 23.—A stoutly built man staggered up to a couple of policemen 011 Hester street, near the Bowery, at midnight, and said he had been robbed in a saloon near by of a pocketbook with SBO in it. He could not find the saloon, and was taken to the Ttenth Precinct tation-house. where a belt containing $3,300 in greenbacks was found strapped around his body. He said be was Samuel Gardner, a prospector from California, and told of several fierce fights he had been iu as a cowboy. “If Id a had my shooter with me.” he said to the sargeant, “them fellers would never a got my filth.” Found Dying In a Basement. Chicago, Nov. 23. —Edward B. Case, of the well-known insurance firm of O. H. Case & Cos., was found in the basement of his house, tonight. with hia skull crushed in two places. From incoherent words the supposition is that the wounds were inflicted by a man named Roach, a watchman, who was discharged by Case yesterday. It is believed he cannot live. The Old Feud lu Peiinsylvania. Washington, Pa., Nov. 23.—Benjamin Cox shot George Carter on the open street, this afternoon. Tho wounded man will not likely survive. Cox was committed, but afterward released on bail. The shooting was the result of an old feud. Hendricks, Voorhees and Bright. New York, Nov. 23.-—Vice-president elect Hendricks passed a very quiet day at his hotel. Senator Voorhees and Sergeant-at-arms Bright left the GiUey House, in some haste, at 0;30 this evening, after a telegram from Albany. “Athlophoroh has done my wife more good for rheumatism than all the medicine she has ever takou.” Chaa. N. Paige, Boltonville, Vt.

TIIE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 18S4.

THE LATEST FROM ABROAD. A iiitcli in the Proposed Compromise on the Gladstone Franchise Bill. The Jury in the Coleridge Libel Suit Brings in a Verdict for the Plaintiff, Which Is Overruled by the Judge. BRITISH I’OLITICS. Indications of a Serious Hitcli in tlie Proposed Compromise Arrangement. London, Nov. 22. Two tilings happened in London today which have set tho politician* speculating. Lord Salis bury, tho leader of the Tory peers, and Sir Stafford Northcote, the Conservative Moses of the Commons, somewhat ostentatiously went together to Mr. Gladstone's official residence, in Downing street. There was a Cabinet council in session there at the time, and it was soon ascertained that the two distinguished visitors had been invited to tho conference to discuss the terms of the proposed compromise on the franchise bil). What transpired in the conference has not been made public, but it is believed that a curious hitch occurred. The only publicly known outcome of the meeting is that as a result of it the Prime Minister immediately after hastened out to the country residence of the Right Hou. George J. Goschen. present Liberal member for Ripon. at SeacoxlieatliHawkliurst. As Mr. Goschen is conspicuous as the must earnest promoter of the proposed compromise, it is inferred that Mr. Gladstone's visit to him was made for the purpose of securing his consent to some new concession demanded by the Conservatives, Hence it is argued to-night that the Lords have secured some vantage ground, and that the government may yet bo compelled to pledge itself satisfactorily to tbe Conservatives in the matter of tbe redistribution bill. One thing is very ap parent, and that is, both parties to the controversy absolutely distrust each other. The Conservative lords pledge themselves to pass the franchise bill if the government will simultaneously introduce and help pass in the Com mons a satisfactory redistribution bill, or pledge themselves to subsequently introduce and help pass such a bill. The government are willing to make this a promise, but the Lords won’t take a promise unless it is either put in writing or made irrevocable in some other satisfactory way. The government, on the other hand, hesitates to act on the promise of the Lords, unless it is put in writing or pledged in some secure manner. From this it can easily be seen that the deadlock, being the product of mutual fear and distrust, is one of extremely doubtful issue. THE ADAJIS-COLEEIDGE SUIT. A Verdict for Adams, vVhirti I. Promptly Overruled by the Judge. { From the Journal of Sunday.] New York, Nov. 22, — The Sun's special cable, referring to the Coleridge libel suit, says: “Lord Chief-justice Coleridge is placed in a a most unenviable position before the public byMr. Adams's suit. Adams seems to be sincere and determined in his action, and has thus far managed to secure a large share of the public sympathy. During the proceedings he endeavored to make a strong point, morally, against the Coleridges—both father and eon. He showed that the Lord Chief Justice's daughter was perfectly aware that he was a poor man, compelled to make his own way in the world. She had not been made a victim of any deception in this respect, and she entered intojhe engagement with a full appreciation of the chungo iu her circumstances which the union would entail, and agreed to the marriage from motives of the purest and highest affection. When she made her family acquainted with her intention, her father, Adams alleged, became furious, and treated her with meanness and barbarity. When he found that his cruelty served but to increase her determination, he instigated his sou Bernard to engage in the effort to poison her mind against her betrothed. Bernard s efforts toward this end culminated in his composition of the letter to his sister which forms the basis of the action. In his presentation of bis case Adams said that Miss Coleridge was not shaken in her affeetion by her brother's efforts, and that the letter served only to excite her in dignation. When her father found out that she had delivered the letter to Adams, he disinherited her and turned her out from the parental roof. Mr. Adams further showed that Miss Coleridge adhered to her engagement; that she warmly supported him in his present action against her brother. “Towards the Lord Chief Justice himself Adams was very bitter. He described him as a •judge who would move heaven and earth to frustrate justice,’ when it adversely affected himself or his interests. “Bernard Coleridge shows a disposition to make a vigorous resistance. His plea in defense i- - the 'letter, being a private communicatic from one member of a family to another—from a brother to a sister warning her of her dangermust be considered a “privileged” communiva tion, and, therefore, not actionable. Adams contends that the law concerning privileged communications must be confined in its protec tion to only such communications as those, for instance, which pass between lawyers and their clients, and can not be extended to cover malicious and intended in j uries. “So far as the rulings of the judge have indicated he appears inclined to support the plea raised by the defense. Lord Chief-justice Coleridge has been subpoenaed to appear as a witness on Monday next, to which date the hearing was adjourned. Miss Mildred Mary Coleridge, the heroine of the cat has also consented to appear on the witness sta od.” A London teleg im, dated the 22d, says: “The action for, be! brought by F. M. Adams, barrister, against Bernard Coleridge, was resumed to day. Ad.uns continued his opening remarks. He said he had much affection for Miss Coleridge, but he had not thought of marrying her. “Attorney-genera! .Tames submitted that the plaintiff had no case and must be non suited. “The judge ruled that Bernard's letter was a priviledged communication, and Adams, in order to maintain his case, must prove express malice or dishonesty on the part of Bernard. He decided to leave the case to the jury, reserving to himself, however, tho right to decide the action on a of law. in case the verdict was not warranted by the evidence. “Adams continued his statements, and said he and Miss Coleridge were now resolved to marry. “Tho case was submitted to the jury, who, after some deliberation, brought in a venlict for the plaintiff for £2,000. The judge overruled tho verdict aud gave a verdict for Coleridge, with costs." A BIASED JUDGE. Mr. Justice Manisty's summing up to the jury was dead against the plaintiff. He instructed tlie jury that it was wholly uunecessary for Mr. Bernard Coleridge to prove the truth of the charges which lie made in his letter to his sister. It was evident that he believed them to be true, and there was no proof that he had acted corruptly or maliciously. The jury demanded to he shown the original letter sent by Mr. Coleridge to his sister. Mr. Justice Manisty at first refused to comply with this demand, but after some haggling lie consented, and the original document was taken into the jury room. Tho jury was absent fifty minutes, and when the verdict in favor of the plaintiff was rendered, there was a hurst of applause which the court officers were unable to suppress. When Mr. Justice Manisty reversed the verdict of the jury there was a tremendous sensation. Mr. Adams was thoroughly satisfied with the verdict of £3,000 in his favor, and would have boon satisfied with a verdict of three farthings. He knew thattho jury was with him when he closed bis case, aud if lie bad not had that knowledge he would have prolonged the case until Monday nnd would have placed Lord Chief Justice Coleridge and Miss Mildred Coleridge upon the witness stand. He feels now that he has been tricked, and he has resolutely determined to carry the case on appeal to a higher court. The oase has attracted more at-

tention on the part of the lawyers than any that lias been tried before the Queen's Bench since the Tichborne case. A distinguished Queen’s sounsel was very outspoken in his condemnation of the judge's action. He said: • The conduct of Mr. Justice Manisty is unprecedented. He especially abused his privilege by liis frequent interruptions and wrangles over points of law with a man who was conducting his own case. The whole affair is a disgrace to the British bench.” FOREIGN MISCELLANY. Regret iu England Over the Coming Recall of James Russell Lowell. London, Nov. 22.—The newspaper dispatches from the United States since the recent election have convinced the English public that Mr. Lowell's term of office as American minister to the court of St. James will expire with Mr. Arthur’s presidency. The conviction that his recall is assured has evoked general regret Mr. Lowell s great amiability, fairness and good fellowship have won the hearts of the English people of all classes. It ie doubtful if any man to-day occupying public station iu England is more popular with tlie masses than the American minister. He has made especially warm friends among literary, scientific and aristocratic circles, and efforts will be made to induce him to take up a permanent residence in London. A movement is now under way to have all the learned societies in England join in a memorial, to be presented in the form of an address, in the event of Mr. Lowell’s recall. Ginx’s Baby. Edward Jenkins, the author of the famous Gnix's Baby, has published anew story entitled A Week of Passion. The London Saturday Review says of it: “Mr. Jenkins describes his new novel—which is not his best—as ‘a study of human emotions, chiefly in the sphere’ which is ‘adorned and dignified' by peers. It is easy reading; bat if human emotions proceed as it would have us believe they do in any sphere whatever, then is most good literature at fault As it seems to us, indeed Mr. Jenkins is a trifle mistaken in the quality of his work, which is that, not ot a stud y of anything in particular, bat of a florid, exciting sensational story, somewhat in the manner of the late Gaboriau. He opens with a magnificent murder." Preaching Anarchy in Paris. Paris, Nov. 23.—At a demonstration here today of workingmen and Socialists several persons advocated the massacre and robbery of the rich. Two speakers who advocated moderation were kicked into the street. The shop-keepers in the vicinity of the meeting>clo6ed their places, fearing violence and pillage. The police were unable to disperse tbe assemblage, and were obliged t call on the military. The troops then took possession of the streets. Cable Notes. The past autumn, in England, has been prae tically rain loss. In many of the agricultural districts the drought has been the severest recorded. At a recent sale of bric-a-brac, at Cologne, a small Venetian enp, which cost its owner twentyfire francs in 1860, was sold for 28,000 francs, or nearly $5,000. Sir Moses Montoflore has had another attack of the bronchial affection by which he was prostrated just after the celebration of his one hundredth birthday, and is now confined to his bed at his home near Ramsgate. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. Ike Martin, a negro, while resisting arrest in Booneville, Mo., on Saturday night, was shot and killed by policeman John Keithley. Thos. P. Dunn, a soldier of troop B, Third Cavalry, committed suicide at Port Leavenworth, on Saturday. He was only twenty-one years old, came from Detroit and had recently received news oNthe death of a near relativo in that place. A number of presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church hare been in session at Xenia, 0., the past week for the purpose ot taking measures to have the organ excluded from the churches. Resolutions to lay the matter before tbe next General Assembly were passed. The presbyteries represent a number of churches. A report comes from Murry City, a mining town in the Hocking valley, that en last Friday a large number of miners determined to quit work. The detectives employed by the syndicate prevented them from carrying otrt their design, and a fight ensued, the officers using the butts of their rifles as weapons. Several miners were severely hurt, but none fatally. Edward Morris, a Chicago jeweler, charged ywith having swindled several other Chicago jewelers, was brought up in a New York police ■court, yesterday, and again remanded to await an order from Governor Cleveland for his extradition. A warrant for his arrest has arrived from Chicago. Morris offered to deposit $lO, - 000 worth of jewelry found in his trunk as security for his appearance, but the offer was rejected. A Murdered Man Devoured by Beasts. Glenvii.le, W. Va.. Nov. 2.3. —About five weeks ago Jerome Mclntosh, a well-to-do and prominent citizen of this county, disappeared from his home, aud, despite careful and extended search, no trace of him could be found. A few days ago, however, a bloody club was found in a dense forest in the mountains near Mclntosh's residence, the weapon being partially covered with clotted blood, hair and brains. A further searcli in the vicinity revealed some human bones scattered about the ground. It is conjectured that Mclntosh was murdered by some unknown person and his body afterward devoured by panthers. Cook County’s Disputed Precinct. Chicago, 111., Nov. 23.—Simon Strausser.the Republican judge of the election in the disputed precinct of the Eighteenth ward, who last night made affidavit that tho figures in the poll book had been changed si nee his signature was affix - ed, tonight makes an affidavit saying that the document of last night , was procured from him by false pretenses; that he thought it was the transcript of his testimony before the grand jury; that he was sick, and under the influence of chloral. He declares he does not know how many votes were caEt for Leman or Brand, and that iio saw no evidence of fraud. Colored People and tlie Democracy. Atlanta, Nov. 23. —W. A Pledger, chairman, has called a meeting of the colored national committee, to convene at New Orleans, Dec. 10, to consider the situation of the colored people, under the Democratic party. Mr. Reid Is Not a Candidate. Rochester. N. Y., Nov. 23. —The Democrat and Chronicle to-morrow will contain a letter to the editor from Whitelaw Reid, editor of tlie New York Tribune, declining to be a candidate for United States Senator. Condition of Mr. De Young. San Francisco, Nov. 23. — M. H. De Young's condition this morning is more favorable. He is resting easily and his pulse is normal and temperature low. The late Duke of Wellington got a letter once from a lady saying she was soliciting subscriptions for a certain church in which she was much interested, and had taken the liberty to put his name down for £2OO, and hoped he would promptly send her a check for that amount. He forthwith replied that lie was glad she thought so well of him; certainly he would respond to the cali; but he, too, was interested in a certain church which needed subscriptions, and counting upon his correspondents well-known liberality, lie had put her down for £2OO, “aud so.” he concluded, 1 'no money need pass between us.” Onions, when boiled in two waters well salted or allowed to lie in cold water, are said to learo very little disagreeable odor in tho breath. The linings of bonnets reflect their color on the face. Linings which reflect should be of the tint which is wanted in the faco. Catarrh is a constitutional disease. IToods Sarsaparilla is a constitutional remedy. It cures catarrh. Give it a trial.

THE ROW ABOUT THE OFFICES. (Coududml from First Pagc.j restoration of the Democratic party to power is the enjoyment of the offices, ns of old. It is an honest sentiment. It is Jacksonian Democracy as they understood it when last the party was in power. How Cleveland came to he nominated, whose votes elected him and what are the conditions under which lie will come to Washington they have no correct notion about They are learning, however, and as they learn they are filled with doubts and inclined to be dissatisfied with the prospect about the office on whieh they have placed their hearts. “It seems, now that tlie election is over,” said a Tennessee Democrat, just come to town, “that this is not the Democratic victory we supposed it was when I left home, nor the one wo were promised when we were whooping it up for Cleveland. As near as I can make it out since I got here it is just this: At Chicago the Democratic leaders entered into a partnership with a lot of Republicans who hated Blaine and took Cleveland for the candidate because the bolting Republicans liked him better than Bayard, McDonald, Randall, or any other Democrat, and now that Cleveland is elected he’s going to split the difference between these bolting Republicans and the Democrats. Now. what I’ve got to say is that with us that won't feed the famishing or fix things for the nex fight, if there is to be any. If we had known this it might have been different iu our State. And I don’t believe it's going to be so yet It isn’t Jacksonian Democracy in Tennessee, and from what I heard in Indiana when I came through I don't believe it suits there. Governor-elect Gray’s orthodoxy is what is liked there, as it is everywhere. I've heard Democrats talk. It makes me gloomv to think of it” A Georgia Democrat puts it In this way: “It seems that this is not an old-fashion Democratic party, because a lot of bolting Republicans who hated Blaine helped ns to win it. More than as many Demoerat3 must havo bolted Cleveland aud gone for Blaine. Now does anybody think that if Blaine had got tho other thousand votes that would have elected him it would not have been a Republican victory and the spoils divided accordingly! Not much!* I’d like to know why we are obliged to the bolting Republicans more than we are to St John, or Burchard, or the weather! Why shouldn’t the divide be with them, tool This thing won't stand.” A Virginia Democrat, of the true-blue stripe, expresses himself thus: “At first I thought we and got 'em, but it seems more like as that somebody got us. It looks as though onr leaders are going to help themselves to the offices they want, and give the rest to Republicans few helping to beat Blaine, for the sake of reform as they call it If that's going to be the way well do’ it different next time.” An Inuiauian said: “Mr. Hendricks and Senator Voorhees, I see, are not for doing much with the offices. We’ve put them in office a good many times, and why should not they turn about and do the fair thing by us? Gray, whom we carried in for Governor so beautifully, is doing it,and if Voorhees don’t look out the senatorship may not be so secure. Indiana backs Gray every time. ” These are specimens of Democratic talks one heara every day at the capital. Democratic leaders, who understand better the situation, talk differently, and generally feel like making the best of the situation. They are fust coming to believe that they can’t help themselves; that Cleveland is a self-willed, off-ox sort of a man, who has made a good Governor of the great State of New York, stood the test of the greatest fight the country has ever seen, and has new no tions of his own about the offices and will stand by them. Old-time Democratic leaders are coming to understand. Some things which Cleveland has said since the election have made an impression deep and timely. For instance: “Then they are making Cabinet* for rae, are they! Well, let them go ahead. I will make one by and by myself, and we will see whose will stand.” Again: “If a man in office is faithful and competent he should be retained, no matter to what party he belongs. With me ability and zeal in office will be the highest qualification. I shall make no challenges on the ground of political opinion. Let all men understand that.” It is obvious that some of the Democratic leaders, the first emotion of triumph having passed off, are not entirely tranquil nor as inwardly jubilant as they expected to be, or would have been were almost any one of the halfdozen names before the Chicago convention the President-elect, as many believe now he would be had he boon nominated. The idea is extant that Cleveland is firmly wedded to what made him popular with the bolting Republicans, and that it would be dangerous to attempt to crowd him. A Democrat of great promi nence said: “We have beat Blaine and put the Republicans out of power. So much is certain. What else is I don’t know. We have got a man in Cleveland whom we have yet to learu. We don’t know him yet. We must take what comes, and be thankful it don’t come from Blaine. ” Another: “That we are going to he able to satisfy the rank and file Democrats who associate victory .with the spoils and with a condition of things where every man may go in for an office and take his chance with fellow Democrats, is not at all likely. They don't understand it and may make a gooddeal of trouble. Perhaps anew party with strong Democratic elements is ahead, or maybe anew party with strong Republican elements will chase us ont at the end of the four years. About all we can say is we are in and the Republicans are out. ” LUCK IN THE CUP. A Flask of Whisky that Influenced the Destines of a Nation. Chicago Tribune. At a private house on the West Side, tho other night, some men were chatting about the vicissitudes of presidential elections, and the part played by luck in every person’s life. An incident as trivial as a shower of rain has turned man}- a victory into a Waterloo. A fool utters an alliterative sentence, and the destiny of a nation is perhaps changed, and history haugs upon a silly phrase. Cleveland's alleged luck was particularly touched upon, and while it was under discussion tho host said: “By the way, I sometimes Hatter myself that I made Grant President. The year the war broke out I was a drummer for the old grocery house of Smith it Williams on Lake street I frequently visited Mattoon, 111., and the last time I’did so was during that eventful year. I knew the firm of Monroe Bros, at Mattoon, consisting of Frank, James and Bird Monroe. This time 1 went to the store as usual and asked Frank where his brothers were. ‘lf you want to see them,’ was the reply, ‘you must go out to the camp. They have joined the army,’ As I was about to start some one iu the grocery store said that the boys would appreciate a little good whisky, as they couldn't get anything of that sort iu camp. I walked over to Griffin's bar amt got two flat quart flasks of his best liquor, putting one in each pocket I made my way to the camp all right, and soon ran across my two friends. While we were chatting I told them what I had in my pockets, and asked where I should unload. “Come into the Colonel's tent,” said one of them; “he is an old officer, and he appreciates a drop of something as well as anyone.” “We went to tlie Colonel's tent, and I was introduced to a red-faced, sturdy-lookiug man who struck me as a typical soldier. He was a man of Irascible temper, as I afterward learned, but he had dono good service in the field, having served with distinction in the Mexican war. Well, wo all sat down and began drinking. Tho time quickly slipped away, and one quart flask was empty. We began on tlie other. I soon felt that I had taken enough, and that the best tiling 1 could do was to go out of camp aud attend to my business. So I said good-by to the boys, and ieft them. 1 ‘Early the next morning I was on my way to Chicago. On tlie train I bought copies of the Chicago papers, and was surprised to see, figuring in black head lines the name of my colonel. I read beneath a dispatch dated the night before from Mattoon, 111., giving an account of serious trouble in the camp that I had visited. It seems that the colonel became violeutly drunk, engaged in au altercation with one of his officers, and drawing his sword, severely wounded the latter. Such an occurrence, of course, made a terrible scandal, and the colonel was peremptorily discharged from tho army. “At this time U. S. Grant had liis hands in his pockets waiting for a job. He had high recommendations to the Governor, and was promised the first vacancy that would' occur. The colonel's discharge made a vacancy for him in the regiment at Mattoon. He took the place, aud from that day lie followed fortune from oue victory to another until he entered the \V hito House as I’iesident of the Nation. “1 met tlie Monroe boys afterward, in Kentucky, during the war. I remember one of

them said to me then: That whisky of yours decided the conduct of this war.' So it did, and perhaps the destiny of the Republic.” “True. ” said a member of the party, getting at the pith of the story more quickly, “your bottle of whisky sent one man to the White House, and the other to a drunkard’s grave.” GOV. CLEVELAND’S SISTERS. One of Them Will Probably Preside at tho White House During His Term of Office. Toledo (Ohio) Special, In a modest-looking house on Superior street in this city resides a lady who, in the course of the next four years, may occupy the position of first lady in the land. Her name is Mrs. N. B. Bacon. She is a sister of President-elect Cleveland. Your correspondent called on Mrs. Bacon this morning, and found her a modest, fine-look-ing lady, and a most entertaining conversationalist. She was shown a New York dispatch which stated that her sister. Mrs. Hoyt, wh® was with the Governor in Albany, would prob bly take charge of the White House. ‘ Tliert. is no truth in the disnatch, ” she said. “Nothing has been settled oh as yet Mrs. Hoyt has a family to care for, and can hardly leave Albany.” , “Who will have charge of the White House, then? Your brother is not going to follow Dan Manning’s example and get married!” “Oh, no; that is not at all likely. I think my sister Elizabeth will attend to the hospitalities of the White House. She is unmarried, can leave home, and ought to be with Grover.” * ‘She is accomplished?" “Yes, indeed. She is now engaged in delivering historical lectures to educational institions, so you see she is certainly well informed. Our father gave us all the best education in his power.” ‘ ‘ls your sister socially inclined?” “No; none of us are. We had to attend to our books, and had no time for society, when wo were young.” “How many sisters have yon?” “Four—three of them are married, but one ia a missionary in Ceylon. All have families except Elizabeth.” "Perhaps you may live at the Whits Houss yourself?" “That is possible, although I hare a family of three gills, and it would be difficult for me to leave them. I shall go to Washington to attend tho inauguration of my brother, and will remain several months—until everything is settled at the White House under my direction. As I said before, every thing is too undecided, as yet, as to what will be done, but I think Elizabeth will be placed in charge of my brother's household affairs." Mrs. Bacon is not a society lady in any sens* of the word. She is devoted to her family and her friends. If called to Washington, she will grace the position and be a universal favorite. He Suspected Fraud. Chicago Herald. “You can come in now,” said the family physician to the head of the house on the North Side. “What are the returns?” “Three—two girls and one boy." “I want an official count, doctor. 1 don't want any’76 business in this.” “Don't be foolish, man.” “I tell you I shall suspect fraud until there is an official canvass." Then he apologized to the doctor, saying he had been so engrossed in politics that he had forgotten where he was. CURRENT MAGAZINES. The short stories in the Atlantic Monthly for the past year or two have been of an. uncommonly high character, but with the exception of Urawford's “Roman Singer” the choice of serials has not been happy. S. Weir Mitchell's somewhat tedious and altogether depressing novel, “In War Time," comes to a close with the December number. Its ehief character, and the one to whom the author gives his closest attention, is an intellectual man of such moral weakness that forced and extendedjmquaintance with him becomes somewhat of an impositon upon the reader. A sketch of Francois Coppee, “Over the Andes,” by Stuart Chisholm, Edward Stanwood’s “Canada and the British Connections,” with other articles make up an interesting number. In the January issue will appear the first of a series of papers by Oliver Wendell Holmes, entitled “The New Portfolio.” Tho Magazine of Art, Cassell & Cos., closes its seventh year with the December number. This magazine does not partake of tbe amateur character of so many of such publications, but devotes itself to art in its highest forms and developments. In doing this it has not adapted itself to professionals and to connoisseurs only, but to the public, and has popularized art without lowering its standard. It is thoroughly cosmopolitan and bound to no school. An etching by R. W. Macbeth forms the frontispiece of the present issue. The Youth's Companion continues to be a source of pleasure to little folks and big. Several new features will be added to its attractions for the coming year. Some months ago the publishers offered $3,000 in prizes for eight of the best short stories suitable to its pages. These will appear from time to time next year. One of the successful competitors for a prize is Mrs. Mary Bassett Hussey, of Brazil, Ind., whose storv, “Davie," is among the number chosen. As the choice was made from 7,000 manuscripts offered in competition, the lucky winners deserve the congratulations of their friends. Outing and the Wheelman is rapidly taking rank as one of the standard magazines. All lovers of breezy outdoor life will take pleasure in reading it. George Frederick Watts, sixty of whose works are now on exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Arts, in New York, is given the place of honor in the Art Amateur this month. 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