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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21
HANDIOAPPING AT JEROME PARK

A telegram on Friday morning from New
York, announced that the Jerome rark
races were complete failure by reason OF
che iniudicious handicapping Of the horses
The English term "handicap" means over
weighing good horses and taxing the
Weight off of Indifferent ones SO as to MAKE
che horses as nearly equal as possible and 10
prevent the knowing ones from making
certainty of q race. Should perfect Judge
sneat be exercised in handicapping the re-
suit would be dead heat.
Our Northern friends in their anxiety 10
ma English turf customs haze very no
eioeably injured racing in this country, and
have materially lessened the interest in turf
sports The habit of running dash races
and of ignoring heat races has lad the ef-
foct of deterioratiEg the horse as it has IN
Sluced breeders to rear fashionable, weedy
a<rses. instead of horses of endurance and
staying qualities.
As an evidence of this, we may state that
there are not two first-class four-mlle horses
In the United States to-day-there are no more
Boston's, w agners Grey Eagles, Lexingtons'
Planets, Lightning's, Whales, Morgan,
Scouts or Helmbold's. Their places are Out
poorly filed by such horses as Tom Bowl
ing, Wanderer, Katie Pease, Survivor,
Preakness, Saxon, and other short distance
horses, none of whom have gone further
than two miles and halt, and their ability
to repeat is questionable.
The evil Of handicapping is dlscouraglng
20 turf men who spend large sums Of money
to raise fine horses, and it is not to be won
dered at that they decline to run thelr
horses in races where the most Indifferent
horses are placed on an equality with the
best, ly the unfair distribution OF weights
The action of the owners OF fine horses
Thursday was severe but merited reflection
upon the managers of the Jerome Park
Jockey Club, and it is to be hoped that
other clubs will profit by the lesson.
The experience of English and American
turfmen proves that seven pounds extra on
. horse is equal to- distance, and this
shows .conclusively that Crank duffer y
oan be made to beat the fieetest footed
horse in the world by placing :" ton on
one and "featber" on the other.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21
THE NEW BANKRUPT LAW.

The principal points Of the new bankrupt
bill, which only requires the Presidents
signature to become law, are as follows !:
Forty days are allowed to elapse before
merchant or trader who fails to pay his com
mercial paper is liable to be thrown into
Bankruptcy. The assent of one-fourth in
number and one-third in value of the credit
ors is required to throw debtor into bank
raptcy. This provision relates back to the
tlrst of last December. Proceedings may be
discontinued whenever the debtor pays
those secured debts which were the ground
of throwing him into bankruptcy, or when
ever the consent of the court be obtained
and majority Of the creditors shall ask for
= discontiDuance of the proceedings.
In order 70 set aside by pothecated pledges
or loans on the bankrupts estate it must ap-
pear that the party dealing with the bank
xupt knew that be intended to perpetrate a
fraud on the bankrupt law, and that he In
tended to go into bankruptcy. When a
loan is made to bankrupt ia good faith,
and security taken with the intention of
aiding him to pull through, it shall be con-
sidered as having actual value, and the Sc
curity shall not be invalidated by proceed
ings in bankruptcy. A voluntary bankrupt
may have his discharge if his estate pays 30
per cent Of his debts, or provided he obtains
the consent of the same number of his cred
itors as is necessary to throw him into bank
ruptcy. An involuntary bankrupt can get
his discharge if his conduct free from all
fraud, and he is innocent of any violation
or Infringement of the bankrupt act.
Assignees are prohibited from dividing
fees with other persons engaged in the case.
Composition by creditors may be made with
the assent of the debtor, providing major
ity of the creditors join, where approved by
the court, for release and discharge of the
debtor. The fees and expenses are reduced
one.half until the Judges of the Supreme
Court shall establish permanent reduction
and simplify the proceedings. All the acts
Of the persons connected with the execution
Of the law shall be made public in the shape
Of full and minute reports from the clerk
the assignee. the marshal and the register
Original Jurisdiction is conferred upon the
territorial courts, with an appeal to the SUI
preme Court of the territory.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

The New York Tribune, in an article upon
"pleasure travel" which is about commence
ing, says:
"No country in the world contains such a
variety of magnificent scenery as the United
States, but the majority Of her people know
only her tamest and most commonplace
landscapes. The lovely lakes of Minnesota,
the horrors of Colorado rivers the CRASHES
full in their lifelessness as any home Of the
damned in Dante's Inferno. we scarcely care
to read of, much less to explore"
Those who desire an agreeable season of re-
creation should at once go to those grass
less deserts and mountain ranges" which are
like the home of the damned.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21
Bold Burglary.
Vigorous Voter, Vigers.
Treachery, Tricks and Trouble

On February IS, 1874, there was resolu-
ton said to have been introduced in the
House by Dejoie, Of Orleans, to pay NJ. B.
McGany his per diem as clerk for the regu-
lar session of 1874. The resolution was
never even read in the House, nor was it
passed by the House, but the single vote OF
Vigers appropriated 1920 out of the State
treasury to this McGany.
On February q, 1874, there was resOlu-
ton, which is published in the journal as
having passed the House for one Charles
Fawcett for pay as clerk for the session OF
1874.
There was no such person employed III
the House, nor was the resolution passed
but by the consent Of Vigers it was pub
lished as having passed that Fawcett could
draw $500 out OF the State treasury.
On March 90, 1874, there was resolution
said to have been introduced in the House
by one Barrow, of Orleans, to pay the fol
lowing police officers who were stationed
around the State House: j. P. Champagne
sergeant; j. F. Bancroft, corporal; and
patrolmen J. Steptoe, Charles Curtis, J
b. Fisher, J. A. Rector, Pat Griffin, I
j. Hill, Jno. White, H. Richardson, j
A. Norager, L. Vanderpool and Henry Wal
lace, the sum of 500 each. This resolution
never passed the House. but by the request
of Barrow, Vigers passed it.
On same day, Vigers passed resolution
to pay Dominique Bianchini, ST., for twenty
two days services, rendered before the Legis
ture met, the sum Of 1913.
The resolution on same day introduced by
he riot leader of Grant parish, the notorious
HIM. Hard, to pay his body guard and chum
VIM. B. Phillips, the sum of $500, was never
passed, but with consent of Vigers was pub
lished as having passed.
On the same day the resolution, said to
have been introduced by Connaughton, fol
$500, was never passed by the House, but
was passed by Vigers, who also with his
little vote passed a resolution to pay j. j
Courteau and F. Mathew, as messengers fol
the regular session of 1874, the sum Of $3.50
So by the consent and vote of Vigers the
treasury was robbed of three thousand five
hundred and forty-eight dollars in two
DAYS, and in four days he robbed the State
of six thousand one hundred and eight dol
lars.
Will Col. Field make a note of thes'
factss
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

The Springfield Republican says: Gin
Great Britain the transactions of the LoE-
don Stock Exchange are twenty-five per
cent less than last year, and the Bank
Clearing House indicates much smaller
increase of clearances than usual. In France
the business accounts of the great bank of
the country show a considerable dimunition
in the discount of of com mercial bills and
in loans, fact harmonizing with and ex-
planning in some measure the increase of
specie in the vaults of the bank. The Bank
of Prussia shows similar state of affairs,
though the change is not so marked 1t is
universally year for paying. debts and in
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

On account of tie prevalence of sunstroke
in New York for the last two or three years,
the hospital physicians have fitted up an
ambulance wagon especially adapted to such
cases. Immediately man falls on the
street the nows is telegraphed from the sta
ton to the nearest hospital, where an ambu-
lance is kept ready. This is then driven
rapidly to the place indicated, with sur
geon, supplied with ice, sponge, and the
proper medicines. The patient is properly
pitaI, and when he reaches there he is
placed on prepared oil cloth, stripped, and
vigorously rubbed with ice-cold water, and
brandy and ammonia are given internally.
The great majority of those who suffer from
sunstroke are laborers who are compelled
to remain in the sun, and the most Of whom
are addicted TO the use of alcohol. About
twenty per cent of the cases prove fatal.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21
THE ATTEMPT TO CONSOLIDATE.
NEW ORLEANS, June 20, 1874,

NEW ORLEANS, June 20, 1874.
To the Editors of the New Orleans Bulletin:
Dear Sir-In your well-intended comments
on the want Of success which attended the
called meeting of the presidents and dele
gates of the Independent Clubs, held last
evening, you do injustice to the large body
Cf those who in good faith were present to
carry out the objects of the call of Presi-
dent Hindman, call which was in the best
sense most creditable to its author, and, II
faithfully adhered to, would undoubtedly
result in good to the people of Louisiana.
But, unfortunately, just as Satan somehow
entered Paradise to disturb and destroy, so
some Kellogg men, thinly disguised as officers
of skeleton clubs, with others more conspic-
uous, and even without disguise, went bold
ly into the independent paradise and
succeeded in creating much confusion.
The plot, however, was easily seen
through, and the resistance to it, made by a
number of gentlemen who were unwilling
to be captured by Kellogg, should be care
fully borne 10 mind when dealing out your
structures upon the management Of the
meeting.
In a campaign against the Usurper, it is
impossible that his satellites or apologists
should have cOnfded to them any position
Of confidence or trust, the betrayal OF which
would damage the general cause, and one
could not too much admire the courage OF
gentlemen who, like the worthy President
of the Ninth Ward Bona Eide Club, were de
termined that the Independent movement
should not, in it's birth. make a false, de-
formed or Kellogg presentation.
No amount of independent whitewash can
conceal the natural hideonsness of Kel-
logg politician, and just as fire is to stubble
SO is the honest Indignation of the patriotic
Democratic masses when an attempt is made
to hoodwink them with the counterfeit ar
ticle known as kellogg independence"
can ind pendent ogg man he sat upon the fence,
And nsught but his interest should ever drive
him hence"
Respectfully yours,
Nous VERRONS.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

1t seems that Prince Bismarck has had
another defeat in his plan for consolidating
Germany. He recently proposed to create
a responsible Ministry Of the Realm" a
ministry that would deal with German
affairs directly from Berlin without the in
terposition of the minor powers, aud be re-
sponsible to the German Parliament. Hav
ing now a Congress like the United States,
he would like Cabinet like our own or,
perhaps. like that in England. But the
minor powers do not faucy this new step
toward submerging their rights in the new
nationality, and owing to the objections OF
Bavaria, Wurtemberg, Saxony and Neck
lenburg, the plan was withdrawn. This,
however, will only be temporary check,
for United Germany means united Gov
eminent, sooner or later.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21
THE DURELL CASE.
fSpecial to the st. Louis Republican.

Especial to the st. Louis Republican,
WAsH1SGroN, June 17.-Jast after the
hill abolishing the District Government
nassed the House, Judge Wilson obtained
recognition from the Speaker, and reported
from the judiciary Committee majority
report and resolutions OF impeachment
against Judge Durell, aud obtained an order
to print the reports and resolutions, anu
thew we're recommitted With leave to report
at any time. Wilson in this manner is en-
abled to bring back the report when proper
" printed, and demand the previous qres,
ton without permitting any debate, and
cutting off all dilatory amendments.
The majority report was signed by VII
son. Butler of Massachusetts, Frye, Ed
ridge. Potter of New York, and Jewett OF
Ohio. When the order to print and recon-
nit was made, Mr.. Tremaine, OF New YORK.
presented minority report, signed by hlm-
self, Cessna, White of Alabama, and Jasper
Ward. This report stated that, while there
had been gross irregularities, they dld not
believe the evidence was sufficient to con-
Wet him. When this was ordered printed,
it was believed that all was over, but
the deep, dgnifed tones Of the attorney
for the Emma Mine, Judge Poland, OF Credit
MObiler investigation fame, was heard de-
handing that the Clerk Of the House receive
another minority report which he sent up
and then demanded to have it read. 1t was
read and in brief declared that Judge Durell
was an honest, high toned, Christian judge,
free from all official faint or stain, and that
Here Gen. Butler said in tone that could
be heard in the gallery, 'Lord Almighty" J.
none of the evidence presented any facts n
which Durel. was not wholly in the right !!
The members on hearing this extraordinary
homily crowded about the clerks desk and
the report, and one demadded who had
signed the report, and by whose authority
it had been reported. Speaker Blaine with
grim humor, answered: "The gentleman
from Vermont (Mr. Poland) for himself"
when Mr.. Butler added, "And his friend Du-
rell, Mr. Speaker" and then everybody
laughed except the brass-buttonei, frill-
shirted party from Vermont.
The majority report presents two resolu-
tions specifying that Durell's course IN max
ing the famous midnight order was an
evidence of a corrupt and improper cOali-
ton between himself and the Kellogg party,
and that his official action in the bankruptcy
cases led the committee to believe that he
was governed by corrupt motives, and most
probably was pecuniarily benefited thereby.
If these resolutions are adopted, the COM
mitee will present two formal charges, under
the order of the House, embodying these
two points, aed accompany them by large
number Of specifications.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

Another bright star in that brilliant con-
oscillation Of distinguished visitors, who
shed 90 much lustre on the period comprised
between the restoration of the Bourbon dy-
nasty and the fall of Louis Philippe has
disappeared from the literary armament.
jules Janin, the contemporary of Dumas,
lamartine, DeMusset and Hugo, has just
died after lingering disease. Although
= mannerist in style, Janin was endowed
with vivid imagination and sparkling wit
and his dramatic .feuilletoas in the Journal
Ass Debate, has earned for him the title Of
Prince des Csitiqaes. His death leaves 9
vacant seat in the French academy.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21
r. e. Norton and Ar. Milten'
berger, Assignees.
The Bank of Louisiana IN
Bankruptcy.
How the Money Goes.
Addition, Division and Silence

The reputation of the universal Assignee
in Bankruptcy for absorbing every estate
that comes under his control is pretty well
established. But we have before us such
an instance of outrageous gouging as to
Justify us in exposing it.
We regret to find connected with this
transaction the name Of a gentleman who Oc
cupies respectable position in society and
was once regarded as one of our most sub
stantial and successful merchants. 1t If
with reluctance that we parade the name Of
Mr.. Miltenberger in connection with that OF
Norton in so questionable transaction.
But for the facts and figures:
The statement in the bankrupt proceed.
ings of the Bank of Louisiana, makes the
following exhibit
Balance due Bank, June IL, lo73......... 23l4o ~
Cost to collect $40, llo-$55.s69 "a
We give now few of the items of dis
bursements:
E. E. Norton, Commissions for services as Re-
Ceiyer, .$j,oU w
E. e. Norton Commissions for services
Assignee. OVU W
E. E. Norton. Commissions for services for
collecting ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l,27O q
Total. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ITO Is
a receiver ....,.....,........... $500 OF
services as assignee Observation-Disclosures. 5000 on
Communications for collecting ...... 1870 q
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .$10,770 %
Billings Hughes, attorneys. .......... $4,000 O.
REHABILITATION:
z. Norten. $40 ITO q
Ar Mtltenberper ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. lotto q
Rillinos Hughes $500 VI
Total $2 ,040 st
Petty expenses-stamps postage, washing,
etc. .................. 500 u
Office rent, 1850 per month"; two clerks at
Anl m ,o.aAt
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21
Negroes Still Aiming.

1t is reported that negro and white
man were seen this morning about 10 o'clock,
carrying a dozen shOt-guns on board Of a
boat lying at the levee near the foot of Cont
street. These guns, we understand, are to
be shipped to the parishes.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

1t is is is said that Mr.. Israel Washburn,
Jr., will be the next United States Senator
from Maine, in place of ex-Vice President
Hannibal Hamlin. A few years ago four
or five of the Washburn brothers were in
the House of Representatives from different
States, aud now half dozen also are booked
for the United States Senate.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

The Northwestern States are suffering
from grasshopper plague, and the Cover
nor of Iowa is going to ashington to ask
Congress tor relief. Whether he wants
money, soldiers, a committee OF proclama-
ton is not stated; possibly no will ask for
the establishment Of grasshopper bureau,
as an appendage to the Agricultural De-
Dartment.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

The Troy Times says: Recently, at a
church fair on Ida Hill, a large aud frosted
cake was offered to the person who should
guess nearest to the correct weight, at ten
cents guess The pastor urged young
lawyer to invest a dime. The practitioner
replied: I'll play you game of eucbre to
see who gets the cake, but l don't under
stand the other game.'"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

In Paris there are now nine women's dress
makers and six mlliners carrying on large
establishments ard all Of them men. These
gentlemen are said to be remarkable for
their refined luxury and elegant display.
None Of them ever goes abroad witht ut
carriage, or is beheld, except i'll the most
complete and spotless costume-men's cos
tune of course.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

There is lady in Peoria, ILL.,, who has s.
:" emission" She wants to change the name
of "America" to "Columbia," and proposes
to get up a crusade in that behalf. Here is
q chance for the females who are defeated in
the temperance crusade. They can get up
conventions, petition Congress and pray, If
they want tn, wi hort DOING any particular
harm. There is no Likelihood that they
would accomplish their object, but it would
give them q pleasant summers occupation.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21


Here, now, is fair sample of the way in
which bankrupt estates gradually find their
way into the pockets of Norton. Creditors
of the bank may rest easy, for the funds be-
ing under the control Of the vicegerent and
his man Norton, may be considered perfectly
safe, as far as they are concerned, for they
will never see a dollar Of it.
The charges made above, for services to
Norton and Miltenberger, are only up to
June, 1873. A charge for another year must
be allowed, and as the court will adjourn in
a few days to enable Durell and Norton to
safely say that it will be another year before
the assignees receive their discharge. BY
this time, at the rate Of charges up to 73,
how much of the Banks money will be left
in June, '75g Let Messrs. Norton and Mil
tenberger answer.
We give the following extract from sec
ton % of the bankrupt act, regulating the
rate of commissions
"The assignee shall be entitled to an
allowance, on all moneys received and paid
out by him, for any sum not exceeding
$1,000, 5 per centum thereon; for any larger
sum, not exceeding $4,000, q per ceItum on
the excess over $1,000, and for any larger
sum, | per centum on the excess over
$4,000.
+ According to this, then, the legitimate
char, es should be-
COMMISSIONS ON $79, ITO.
On $1,000. at s y per cent. ............ $50 90
On 5000 at az per cent OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l25 90
On S73 ITO At i per cent 73l 10
Commissions allowed by Observation-Disclosures. $9O6
Charged by Norton ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50 s.
Excess ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81 ,634 As
Is this not sufficient to warrant and justify
the impeachment of Durell, and the prose
cution of Norton for extOrtiOn in office I
LIE. the public answer.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

Says the editor of the Golden (Col) Globe,
in closing his first volume eff we have
hurt any ones feelings or prospects the past
year we're sorry, aud if they'll come around
back of tie office some night Well take it
out of them and be friends.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

A correspondent of the Chicago Tribune
saws that Coggin's comet is visible to the
average naked eye on clear night. The
comet is below the constellation of the dip
per, about the same distance that it is from
the North STAR with which two it forms a
triangle. 1t is approaching the earth, and
is easily seen with tho aid Of a good opera
glass.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

for a redressal of their wrongs, but find
some peaceful and happier solution OF the
tproblem, how to remove oppression.
With your permission, l will resume tne
subject, as l have only entered upon the
threshold of my investigation.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

Steam canal boats nave been introduced
and finally made success on the Erie Canal,
New York. This is very important invcn-
ton, and to the water will be what the
steam car is to the land. The Erie Canal
will now be most formidable competitor
to the railroads in the transportation Of
WesJern produce. u
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

The latest triumph of "Similia Simili-
bus: A western veterinarian announces that
brandy is an ullfailing remedy for "stag-
perSn
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-21

Richmond Nkig. 18th: "The farms known
~ sAllan Dale and 'TanglewOud,' in Rich
mond county, were sold day or two ago
for $4,000 to Gentleman from Maryland.
The same farms brought $4,000 since the
war; 8 sz