New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-10
THE COUNTS.
The slaaxhterhouse Cases

In the numerous suits brought by differ
ent butchers. in the Fourth and Seventh
District Courts, against the Slaughterhouse
Company and others. for damages, the attor-
neys for the plaintiffs yesterday dismissed
the claims so far as concerns Henry c. DID,
BILE, Judge of the Eighth District Court.
The Sulphur Mine Case.
In the Fourth District Court came up,
yesterday, the case of the Louisiana Petro-
leum and Coal Oil Company against the
Calcasieu Sulphur Mining Company.
The plaintiffs claim the privilege of pur
chasing, as litigious right. the privilege of
working the mine for ninety. nine years, and
offer to pay to the defendants the SO, 600
which they paid to the owners of the land.
MIR. Thomas J. Semmes spoke in behalf of
the plaintiffs, and G. Roselius, Esq, for the
defense. Judge Theard took the matter uu-
der ADJUSTMENT.
Eighth District Court-The Tax Collect
orshIp Of the First District.
In the matter of Sheridan against F. G.
Mahan, which was q conflict for possession
of the Office OF State Tax Collector for the
First District of New Orleans, a lengthy de-
cision has been rendered by j. r. Beckwith,
Esq, who was appointed by Judge Dibble
as Judge Gd hoe to adjudicate the case. The
decision Gusts Mahan from the office and
puts Sheridan, the Governors appointee,
in his place, until the meeting of the Legis-
lature, on the first of January, 1871.
State eX rel. Attorney General and John
B. Clay vs.. Blandn.-This is a case in which
there was a contest for the Office of State
Tax Collector for the Third District Of New
Orleans. On a trial by jury a verdict was
rendered in favor of defendant. Judge Cot
ton, for defendant, yesterday moved fer g.
new trial, on the ground that the jury had
failed to pass on the defendants recOnven-
tional demand for damages. The hearing
of argument on the motion was fixed for
Saturday, the eleventh instant.
Second District Cours-sucresslcn Of c.
'" Mu0tngtos.
The following is copy of the Geographic
last will and testament of the late George
W. Huntington, of our city. The will is
written on double sheet of letter paper
and inclosed in an envelope, upon the back
CT which appears the name and style of
the firm Of payne, Huntington & Co., New
Orleans" and in the handwriting of the de-
ceased, sc W. Huntipgton's will, October
2, 1861" The will itself reads:
NEW ORLEANS, October 2, 1861.
I hereby declare this 10 be my last will and
testament, hereby revoking all wills of pre-
vious date.
| give and bequeath to my brother,
Walter Huntington, and place him in full
possession CT AL my estate. whether real,
personal or mixed, for his sole use and
benefit.
This will is wholly written, signed and
dated by me in my own proper hand
writing. GEORGE W. HUNTINGTON.
Sixth District Court.
The case of Mr. Arnold VS.. Mrs. Caroline
Richings-Bernard. came up upon its merits,
before the Sixth District Court yesterday.
The main points of this case-wholly ope-
ratio and musical-have already been pre-
sented TO the public. The only witnesses
called Yesterday were Professors Curto and
Seward, who testified to the quality of the
voice of the plaintiff, and her ability to fill
the position of assistant prima donna and
soprano. The evidence submitted. includ
ing that taken previously, out of court, was
of q character to sustain Mrs Arnold's repu.
tation as an artist. The case was submitted,
with very little argument from the counsel
engaged,