davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-02-06
THE COUGfS.
THE STOKES CASE.


A PRELIMINARY QUESTION AZ TO TIE LFGALiH
OF THE GEAND juicy To BE TRIED.
The Stokes case came up yesterday before
Judge CardozO the opening of the February Term
the Court Of oyer aud Termlner DistretAtorney Oar.
Vim stated that tho last session Of the Court 40 n'
dictmcnt had been found against Edwards. Stoses Of
the murder Col James FISK IT, To this number oisp'
cial pleas interposed, 10 Sax Of which the Dstn
Attorney dcnuTrcd, and TO the seventh he would take
ISSUE He accordingly hed with the CLERK the papers
demurrer, saying that he would give the defense ae
thereof
On tho dcmurccrs counsel for the prisoner aIovA
judgment to be tason three o. them having been d.
posed OF by Judge Ilgrahan IN deciding the motion 70
quash the Indictment aud tho other Three previously by
Judge Cardozo himself the Foster tIla. The only
question then remaining the question fac. n
the formation Of the Grand jury, which the deio nso
CLAIM improperly orglLzed the LIST not being ma ds
out In due form.
Mr.. McKeon-How 90 you propose to try hat question
of fact
DistIict-Attorney-I suppose by a jury
Judge Card0z0-Ihcce Is no dCIb. about that II g0os
to jury
An Adjournment then asked for to prepare for ne
FIRST proceeding, and 40 allow tlue for the COmnssonrr
of Jurors TO come home from tIlp N Havana. This
the nrst time, 1, IL said in the annals Of criminal law IN
this state that this question has up for settlement
by jury previous " the IrEl OF tho real question a.
issue.
ON motion the prisoner was rcma nded and the COrt
adjourned until next Monday, when jury will be sum
inoDed 10 try the one Issue Of TACT raised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-02-06
DECISIONS FEB. 3.

Supreme Court kambeys.-Bg Judge Barrett
In the matter u the graranshp Of A. Kidney "a
chh emsodel the custody OF the pon4en' ohs 'a s ~
Report oorarmed sad judgment gTsat>i So, Mt. Ia ..
10 tAs attend before W-neda' Al 10 m ~
b Judge Btdy7Bass AT ye,eius-orr 'e, ,p "a
well sgt Gresn-tSee cpinionl
Superior Cowt-Speciql Tsrn--Dy Judge MonfI aa !,
sg Gre Ct sMo'ou lenei zee opiniol y
-AIotior giaaei see opnonL Kobe wiun-sonea -
Leasich az: hck@oder granted Gsssesh- nef 's' i~'
Common Pleas-Spscial TeYm.-By Judge Lew Ss,-
Waters sat seycrheu.-Mohon gAn'oJ deN'Aon So No.
(see memorsedum for COUNSEL. , n,rrr ere
ruel with eosS
Common Pieds-Generd TTm.--By Judges sS. M "a
DAILY g. j. Robinson LareTofs, Loew ani j. r. 4, Rhsss
Hudson River Railroad Co. JntSmsn- re'eei opS Rns
Cook KroansAeJudgneu, reversed ogaon @ l. a sc
wyLe agt Marine National b. Jalgmens stnsli
Dsiy g j. aud Robins j. vo,Safs6 sSt Jsiss.s
ys,'ed opinion BY Oiy Pol,cs - si 90 y e
q j. Robinson, sg. White -jSs@e'tn i Fsh
s ss n SGSSa' ~ J14f Rs sHI appsa E,..
HAYES agt Willis, r,yrr-ed cpisios 3D. r syss
oplOn By DAY c j. s0d J. Y. Dali, weas ,st eF
Judgment o. Court reversed opinion by Robinson ~ ~ ,,rr
J. Fos as. Har.Jalgmsn sud PrO,ii9E p.ss' svsss
Robinson Ru1olpLy at Pach.-Joismsni reversed ,OS Ne
oreroI rel,On, pre,ioa opinion OF D- Ds
Crsery at NooneyJulsmea reversed oPiHi9n ~ A.ssr,i
sroEs ag Black-orier Affirmed oPinioa @ iast rs'er
op mon 6y Robson Bek Ast McKenHeJ sRr ossi
sppeaod FROM ,frned with c'sis-J DALI 0 b. S.t g.
Foot sgt Atns In CoJadgmeat reversed osoa Pene ~
AgG smhJudsmeni Scaed opinion by DA IN. b. pst c4
sccOf-Juisment reversed AID trial ordered oP III Lose
ami Robinson ds.eetns opAcO =, Loss NILES ~ wsAs
barJrdsment sArred' opinion BY Rohnsoo j. s W.nd T
Thomas reversed With leave to snsSer oPtcac eps
Foster ag Roheanng on,rcd A. W pou so Oglaaa
Of Rob nsoa,J J. Reagan ssL BaeAlef-Jadsnea' AA'-
DAILY. q. J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-02-06
CRIMINAL COU RTs.

Tho Court of General Sessions adjourned at II! .
IN. yestcrlay, having failed 70 OStaa Jary
The February Term Of the Kings County Corn
Of sessions begsa YESTERDAY morning. aid o~nr GBd %
impsueled John A. wyclOd foreman J,Al H. NJ Assn
A. Bowry Lott IT, william SIes"r Nts,s W. ffcnH
Norman Bentley DAVID q. BOssoSb Beow SSsBs George ~
kof Geoge Hess, Henry sgirs, E!w1 Hammond. j. hSp
Ethan H. Cutie A. 5. RosleJ, Samuel Armstrong r. Bdn' G'
Good, aud David Hopkins.
John W. Wright gave $4,000 bail some time ago.
before shields sppAr for trial The Untet es
circuit COuT ind charging With conspiracy sh arr
anle Csppcron dGd the UBitei b. procuring mol' s
the Sub Treasury In this clty by papers v q oSed nis
Cpperton for time elde arrest but has r hen ave.
Lsavenworh Kansas bFoggh - this ctT AID place 80 eeI
Of Marshal Shae pending an enort to procas BAL IA $1,000
At the Tombs Police Court, Justice Downing com,
miei John oNei o. Nc II Roos-vest an John Snls Ia
duibey ye-erisy for breaking saoa OF C0f'sn
Doyle. At No Roosevetst sud stealing liquor ai Gsifs
Tuy OF Isl RlE sTreetf OF
ef who on jan ~ snasled IN TIC window u Louis TSco
egery store No 40 Bowery, and o gold aud diamond es
1925 arl assaulted the proprietor The prisoner iaI hS
by NJ. Tobias, and committed i doisu Of !,00 ball
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-02-06

9JT. Lynch. Sc, sgi. Bauer.
lOIl. .HaFlhul ag,. Montauk Steam
Nav. 90.
7l9l. Hurry agt. Truax % al
3sf. .spTl' 4 Of al. adln'I., Sc. agt.
The Mayor 4 Gty Of n. Y
IA. Hunt AT. The Mayor 4 ca,
Of N. \.
SAD. Leo. orr. kc, agt. Tbs
MAYOR 4 Cily Of n y.
i091. Van Htse AT. o. Dricn, Sherif
ll6l. .Bell ct al AT o. Br.eD, sser'
10.
ili9..N. Y. Llfo iss AFT Dlehsan.
lilt.Pess.son. ast The asTof, &c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-02-06
COURT CALESDARs-TaIs ph

suPREsS COURr CwcUr-PAHr Ivan SS'St
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-02-06

tb.
O. When you absent looking up these things wero
your travelling expenses borne by the GOvernmentl A.
Yes Sir but think the whole sum has been less than
q NewYork has been your chief scene of operations
@ You have nothing at all to do with Mr.. HOwos bu
reau A. No. Sir.
Who do you report tot A. To the Secretary Of the
@ Did your commission come from him Z A. 1t did
sales madel A. don't know.
O. You cannot give us any Information TO tho
q Is it embraced under those auctions of unclaimed
O. Are the catalogues the samci A. suppose it is
@ Have you ever observed that the proceeds of tho
WORTH A. have observed this that where have made
seizure OF liquors or cigars, after the duties and
penses have been paid there was not much left
Q. Has that been your experienced A. Yes, SIR livery
soon learned not TO expect much.
q. Now, what can there DO under our system Of ad
vaorem duties that the merchant cheat the Govern
ment without the c0us0n OF some one In tho Govern
ment employ A. Under the al valorem system, only by
having incompetent officers in tho Appraisers depart
O. Has not the Government the means of projections
A. In the Appraisers Department.
@ IN all matters relating to the assessment OF goods
A. You spoke OF the al vaorem duties think that the
men who actually examine goods-voriiy them-are
men who are paid entirely too small pay for their post
ton, and men that competent cannot be had II
competent Will not remain there very long time
ACUNNING TRICK
@ want to get the fact from you whether there
be successful fraud upon tho revenue by the merchant
unless agent Of the Government-some Custom
house officials party to ti A. can give you in
stance where merchant commit u fraud without
any COLLISION with either appraiser wegher; take the
duty ON the article OF wool; all wool costing ~
cents pound ut the last place OF expectation pays
duty Of cents pound all under II cents pays duty
Of cents man passes " 600 pounds OF wool and paws
1900 for IL the duty that would DO s5oi0 instead
OF the invoice that Is true invoices It ut 900 pounds,
making the average less than "a cents pounds aud thus
ges In for duty by oyerstatng his quantity and
have no doubt but that such things occur
q. But Is there examination to whether II has
been properynvolcedt A. The invoice comes In TO tue
appraiser and no divides the number OF pounds into tho
gross cost and it cost less than II cents pound he
classfes IL as three-cent wool.
How could you detect thatf A. by taking those re-
turns and comparing them with tho Weshers returns
you can detect the fraud
@ Have you stated tho only easel A. No; but that
viii illustrate great where tho rate of duty
depends upon classification.
senator howo-Mr. Payson said something about your.
suggesting different course 10 him A. Yes SIR, 10
member that conversations Mr. Payson came TO NY OF.
fee after the books thaJe, and had statement
made up shown between hts books And tho
weshor. upon which no had paid duty MI PAyson said
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-11
MAYORALTY OF NEW ORLFAYs, I
CITY Hall, April ID, 1872.

MAYoRALTy OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, April ID, 1872. }
No. decentralization Series.
An ordinance to provide for the payment Of the
several accounts therein named.
Be it ordained That the following appropriations
be and are hereby made and that the AdministEa-
tor OF Public Accounts warrant on the AdEllilstIa-
tor OF Finance i'll payment OF the same
j. A. Mascot Criminal Sheriff for the parish OF
Orleans, for costs aud fees in s,ndry cases for the
month of March, 1872, a. per bill approved by tile
Judge Of the First District Court, j. 1925 "a.
n. Trepagnier. clerk of the First District Court
for fees and costs in sundry cases for the month
of March, 1872, as per bill approved by the Judge
of tie First District Court. s l632 80.
C.H. Luzenbers, District Attorney; for twenty
FIVE convictions IN lie month OF March, 1879 as per
bill approve d Jy the Judge First District Court,
1913.
Hnck 4 Co., stationery tor Department OF Public
New Orleans Republican Printing Company. adj
vertising for Department of improvements -94.
1872 per ordinance No. 43, Administration series
$50
C. F. G;rardey, rent for First District Court room
from December 1871, to March, 1872, -ieo
F. P Boyer, jury warrants, &3i&
FRANCOIS Victor, jury warrant, S0i
L. Me-han, my warrant, SD
G. j. schbaci.er, Jury warrant, $t3
J. Roth, jury warrant, FOL:
F. c. keInick, cash expenditures. 439 j.:
J. H. Peters, locks and keys for City Hal . u -.
j. Buckley, stationery :or city Counei!. ! J." so.
A. Brousseau. window shades for department OF
j. W Madder stationery for Department of Pub
lie Accounts, ! q 80
J. WeidueT. Jury warrants, + lJ-3.
J. Ash5urv. grand jury warrant, 80
John 5. Walton, cash advanced for law charges,
per vouchers, SIG 70.
New Orleans Republican Printing Company,
advertising, etc, :or Department OF FEbhc Ac-
counts in the mouth of March, 1872, So.
New orleans Republican Printing Company adj
vertising ordinances Ill the month OF March 1872,
1913.
New Orleans Republican Printing Company,
advertising Tor City Council III the month OF March,
1872. 1921 %.
Huge |, Burtcn. for costs paid IN suit n Eighth
District Court, No 3l2 79l So.
c. S sauvinet Civil Sheriff, for comm issi0ns on
taxes due for 1865 ana 1857 collected, : g.
}. W. Madden, ioT stationery, etc, De 2 tie-it OF
Finance, $50 &C. g.
New Orleans Republican Printing Company. for
printing for Department Of Finance, = %
". A. Weed {, Co., Tor stationery to city Aftor'
W A. Weed & Co. Tor stationery to Department
of Public Accounts s..
Adopted by TIE Council o, the city OF Ne" w
leans April 6, 1872
"''''''' - BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy: ,,,
H. Co>auEsT CLARKE Secretary. apll 1t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-11
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

BY r. n. 4 B. J. MONTGOMERY, at II A. NJ.
at Old Auction Mart, No. 81 Camp street, .
general assortment of new and second hand fur
niture etc. At IL o'clock at 81. Charles Auc-
ton Exchange, lot of ground and buildings
on Girod street-successiOn of Mary OLeary,
wife of John COnnO-s.
By c. +. GIRARDEY CO., at u o'clock at Mer-
chants and Auctioneers' Exchange, planta
tion, lands, etc; twenty seven bankrupt
estatcs-assgnees' sale.
BY NASH & HODGSON, at II O'clock, at No. 26'
Carondelet street household furniture, con
tents of residence-successiOn OF James Nc
Cioskey.
BY JAMES MOORE, Constable Sixth Justice Court,
at u o'clock, at No. 23l st. Andrew street
one barrel OF whisky-Jul!us H. Clere vs..
Henry Demeyer.
EY SHERIFF SAUvINET, at u o'clock, at the
Merchants and AuctOneers Exchange. steam
boat Pioneer her tackle, machinery, etc
Swarbrick L Co. vs.. w. w. Barremore.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-11
Apo0-tion,1ent Of Delegates.


By authority vested in me, and in pursuance 20
the following resolution unanimously adopted at
a meeting Of the State Central Committee of the
Republican party, leld March l8, 1872, at the
committee TooIs 70 wit
Resolved That the president of this committee
be and is hereby authorize to call a State Con-
vention of the Republican party Of Louisiana to
meet at the Mechanics Institute, in the city OF
New Orleans, at twelve o'clock NJ Oh Thursday,
May ?, 1872, for tie purpose of electing delegates
to attend the National Republican Convention
called by the National Republican Executive Com
mittee. 20 be held d. Philadelphia, June 5. 1872.
Also, to dominate Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, Secretary of State, auditor OF Public &C.
counts, Superintendent Of Public Education, At
torney General and Representatives in C'ngress
aud to t,ausac. such ether business may come
before It,
dc hereby cal a convention of the Republican
party of Louisiana 10 be held at Mechanics Inst
tute in View Orleans. at twelve O'Clock NJ. on
THURSDAY, May Z, 1912, to s. lee: delegates to the
National Republican Convention TO be held at Phil
adelplia june 3, 1872, and also to nominate Gov
eruor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary OF State,
Auditor OF Public Accounts. Attorney General and
Represeu ttives IN Congress, and to transact such
OTHER business as may come before i.
The bass Of representation TO said convention
shall be as follows, VIZ:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-11
Atn Meeting of the Republicnu Parish

At n Meeting of the tseDuDiicnu Parish
Executive Committee. held Saturday evening.
April g. the following resolutions, offered by Henry
c. Dibbe, delegete from the Second Ward, were
adopted viz:
WHsHEAs 1t is now apparent that the enemies of
Republicanism i'll this state, whether organized as
Democrats or ReioIners. so-called, have for their
object tie overthrow aud destruction OF the Re-
publican party, and the seizure and adHilnistra-
ton OF the government III opposition to its prnci-
pies; and
~ appeared in ranks calculated TO en-
danger the success OF our party, anoithe lnainten-
ance of Republican Irin" pies il our State; and
Whereas. The Republicans of this parish repre-
scented by tins Executive Committee, are pledged
by their past acts and declarations to the support
OF the National Republican party; and
Whereas, it is the declared policy and earnest de-
sire Of this committee aud those whom il repre-
seuts. that the Republicans OF our parish should be
united, therefore,
Resolved, That in consonance with the resolu-
lions adopted at the last State Convention We, the
Executive Committee OF the Republican party in
tie parish OF Orleans declare ourselves AID those
whom Ne represent III fall sympathy with the Ma
tonal Republican party, and pledge ourselves 10
them to maintain lis principles ara support It's
nominations.
Resolved That We earnestly recommend and
bind ourselves to assist the organization %. ali the
Republicans OF New Orleans into one party. We
urGa the Republicans in the several wards to
fully orga1.Z. the mother climbs and sub clubs
and TO immediately erro- every Republican III the
parish.
Resolved, That whatever differences may exist
i'll our ranks, We advise policy OF honorabe COM
promise and equitable aii Ustment. We charge
the subcommittee to meet the representatives, OF
any cub ur rtpre sentative organization III thi,
spirit whenever 5ach club OF organization mani.
tests desire 10 harmonic the Republicans OF
New orleans.
Received, Tia. in conformity to arrangements
heretofore made. we call upon ali Republicans in
the parish O: orleans 10 assemble in mass meeting
in Lafayette Square, on THURSDAY EVENING,
april IL. then and there to consider measures 10
insure haI Inony and unity in party.
Resolved, That these resolutions De publ! shed
in the New Orleans REPJHLG,AS, the National Re
publican and the LoTlsianiln, from now until the
dav fixed cor the mass meeting aforesaid.
apl0 IT j. l.. OCONNELL, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-11
Bfuef; OF Mark Quinian.

Saturday night is fixed upon as the time
for the benefit of that plea SAINT young gen
tleman and popular comedian, Mr. Mark
Quin!an. The sensational drama OF Der
tina the Sowing Machine Girl will consti-
Box sheet now open. As Mr. Quinlan Is
one OF the fraternity of printers, many OF
whom graduate to the stage, we hope he
will have a splendid house, and benefit
worthy Of his professional merits.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-11
The Chicken Main-kentucky CcnGuers
Georgia.

Kentucky was again the victor yesterday
in the chicken contest at No. i0l Rampant
street, between Gravier and Perdido, and
again the battle was renewed last night at
the same place.
A little fellow came into the amphithe-
atre, after long delay. with small bird
under his arm. followed by a lean, lank,
lons.io;nted individual, who had another
chicken. The little fellow asked who would
bet So on fight. saying the birds were of
the same weisht-tour pounds and SIX
ounces.
BIZ AM, by dark-visaged mortal stepped
up and bet. and then nickel was tossed up
for choice o. COCKS, in which the betting
man got the long individuals bird. Another
DELAY occurred. which was occupied in
putting on tlc CATS, when tie sport COM
menced.
The birds rad 10 sooner entered the ring
than the little fellows fow! was laid nearly
helpless, with a broken back, bat the
chickens We're spurred on 10 fight TIL death
overlook the wounded bird.
The second fight of the evening was a
regular main between Kentucky anu Geor-
eia, in which the latter was beaten. 1t vas
a more brutal exhibition than the first fight,
but was hugely enjoyed by tie crowd that
looked on.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-11
CANCELLATION OF BOMBS.

STATE OF Lo"I:-ASA,l
Executive Department,
New orleans, April II, 1872.
E&TEERsAs, APPLICATION Has BEEN MADE TO
w me IN the cancellation of the bonds of
" stern as auctioneer y1 and tor the parish of
a hold dated Nav 3. 1867, with ". Stern as
priuci2a! and Joseph Eosenthal and c. B. Block Y
Co. as sIretleS - 49,, -
Stern a principal and Joseph Rosenthal and Jaco
Mavers as sulet-cs: and
4 bond Gated March II, $780, signed by NJ. Stern
as principal, and Jacob Mayors and F. Leopold as
surtties.
Each of the above bonds being in the full sum
of + $1,000 and being conditioned for the faith
ful performance by the said NJ. Stern Of his duties
as auctieueer aforesaid.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
the said bonds to file their objections to the can
collation. thereof in writing in the Office Of tue
Secretary OF State, within ninety days after the
last publication hereof.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State this
tenth day of April A. d. 1872, and of the indie
pendence of the United States the ninety -s91n;
By the Governor II. G. WARMOih n.
FL. HsKRoy, Secretary of State. apil 'V'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-11
SSkitL LIE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To ALL PARTIES
~ having contracted marriages IN the parish
OF Orj.aus since the sixteenth Of March,
1870 that they are required by act N. - 81 the
LEGISLATURE approved on the sixteenth OF March
1870 to register the act celebration Of thei mar
riag;.s within ten days, in the office OF the Re
corJar OF Births Marriages and Deaths. All ofh-
crrs priests and others empowered 10 celebrate
,naTrilnsc gr, rto,Iired to return the licersc
thoriging said marriages to the Recorder OF
Births Mari ages and Deaths after having Endorsed
On said license that SAID marriage has been oele-
bratad the date OF celebration, and SAID license
ret,,rned shall be preserved by the Recorder.
rv,ry person violating or not complying with
aid Law will be fined in accordance with the same
f-,m i ~ TO &,25.
dan rage licenses can be taken at said office.
+. C. MORPHY
Recorder of Births, Marriages and Deaths OGice
No. II Orleans street tSecorl DistricD.
mhCl l0,S
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-11

Mother Club, Urs,ilines street, near Derbigny-At
a meeting of this CLUB, held on the ninth instant,
the following officers were duly elected for the
ensuing term:
Presilent-F P. Benedict.
Vice presidents-Jol.n A. Brett, A. Fieury, Jr.,
Lafayette c. Lewis. G. P. Haupt +. Victor.
Treasurer-L. J. p Capla.
Secretary-Alfred Cspa.
Assistant Secretary-L. Martiret.
Sergeant 3. at -Arms-John Buddy, John Frederick
]. Gale, Paul Simond. William Christ
Resolutions adopted ENDORSING the national
State and city administrations, and the call Of the
State Central Executive Committee, of which p.
B. $. P,nchbacl, IS president; also recommending
f. P. Benedict for Assistant recorder Of the Second
District.
The meeting then adjourned to MONDAY, the
fifteenth instant at : p VI.
All Republicans of the Second and Third Dis
tricts are cordially invited TO attend. Distin-
guished speakers will address the meeting.
apll IT.. ALFRED CAPL3. Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-11
\. MILITARY ORGANIZATION
A SINGULAR POLITICAL MEETING
REFUSING TO PAY TAXES

A Gueerly compounded meeting of pro-
fessedly good citizens assembled in the Iron
House, Tchouptoulas street, last night,
for the expressed purpose of opposing the
tax collectors, and to form military Or
ganization.
Mr. A. Mitchell was called to the chair,
and then in part stated the objects OF the
gathering. making strong speech. He was
not opposed to the State government be-
cause it is Republican, but because 1t is run
in the interest of men whom he does not
like. He was emphatic in stating that
one OF the principal features Of this move
ment was to oppose the payment Of
all taxes until some future, unnamed Pc
Rod, 1t is intended to secure all citizens
the right of franchise. One reason for re-
fusing to pay taxes is because they are
greatly in excess of the natural increase
in value of property. Besides, our State
government is unrepublican and revolu-
tionary. 1t is proposed to form into mill
tary companies, but not to use force until
all other measures fail.
Mr. Mitchell incidentally mentioned that
the expediency of forming military or
ganization was before the meeting for dis
cussion.
Colonel Wasgaman had few words to
utter, and mentioned as his conviction that
the time for using moral suasion is past;
patience is now an infamy. His mode OF
proceeding was to cut Oft Governor War
moths supplies, which he thought would
accomplish wonders.
A communication from some Democratic
BODY was read, but the tenor failed to in
press any great commotioR. /.
Fifty attorneys had volunteered then
services to defend these non taxpayers.
Particular attention was given to the
school, park and police taxes. These three
thorns were fought as if the meeting was
surely opposed to schools and police.
Having proceeded thus far, a regular cleo
ton was called for Mr.. A. Mitchell was
elected president, H. McClosiey wee -pres-
ident, Thomas Reyno lds secretary, Edw ard
Burke treasurer.
A committee to confer with Democrats,
Republicans and Reformers was appointed.
with instructions to ascertain what secrets
those organiza tons possessed for the com
ing elections.
Colonel Patton and S. j. n. Smith spoke
pieces, the burden of their talk consisting
of curt sentences against gentlemen who
are to-day holding Office; all the outs are
| honest gentlemen, all the ''ins' are frauds
| according to these speakers.
Having so far settled the affairs of Louis
| lana, this politico- military company retired
| full Of bile and spite, to meet again an
| other evening.