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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
POUND NOTICES.

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE,
New Orleans, March 6, 1874. !
WAS BROUGHT TO THB FIFTH DISTRICT
w pound on Bouny street. between DelarOnde
and Where streets, Algiers-
One Light Sorre HORSE about twelve hands
high, with white spot on forehead.
Which. if not claimed within five days, and the
expenses thereon paid will be sold at public auc-
ton, at said pound, on THURSDAY, March II,
1874, at twelve O'clock II.
r. BREWSTER,
No. 48-mh1 Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

OrPtCR Stair TAX CoLLECroR
Fourth District )
New Orleans, March 3, 1874.
INTERESTED PARTIES ARE REQUESTED TO
IL come forward on before the fifteenth Instant
and settle their licenses and capital tax for tho
current year, after that date delinuuents will
most positively be dealt with in accordance with
law. J. w, FAIRFAX.
MID Collector
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

OFFICE STATE Tax COLLECTOR FIRST DISTRICT
No. 1863 Gravier street, ,
New Orleans, February 49, 1874. y
fENAXPAYERS, FIRST DISTRICT ARE RESPECT
Il fully informed that tax bills from rolls OF 1873
and licenses for current year now ready, and
that prompt attention viii prevent annoyance and
coats. N. 9. FOLGER, Collector.
fol
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
CITY LICENSES.
Notice to DelinQuenfs.

DEPARTMENT FINANCE,
New Orleans. March a. 1874. :
r RESPECTFULLY lofty ALL PARTIES WHO
l. have failed to take out city licenses for their
business profession for 1874 that on MONDAY,
sixteenth instant, shall resort to legal proceed
ings to enforce the collection thereof.
LOUIS SCHNEIDER,
mh4 I'll Administrator of Finance.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

Captain John Z. Scott, well known
steamboatman, and latterly engaged in
wrecking operations on Red river, fell over
board from the steamer Clifford and was
drowned, at point thirty-fve miles below
Shreveport, at twelve o'clock on the night
of the first instant.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
InPUiSTANT NOTICE,

OFRICB STATE TAX COLLECTOR, SECOND DsrRicrl
New Orleans March 3, 1874.
INTERESTED PARTIES ARE REQUESTED TO
4 come forward, before tine fifteenth in
slant and settle their license and capital tax for
the current year, after that date delinnuents
will most positively be dealt with in accordance
with law. II. II. HARRISS
mhi I'm Collector.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.

OFrICs SrATK TAX CoLLEcToR)
Third District,
New Orleans, March 5, 1874. }
INTERESTED PARTIES ARE REQUESTED TO
Il come forward on or before the fifteenth instant
and settle their licenses and capital tax for the
current year, as after that date delinquents will
most positively be dealt with in accordance with
law. &. J. ADOLPHE
mh6 I'm Collector
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
NOTICE TO TAXPAYEK,.

OFFICE STATE TAX COLLECTOR, SECOND District
New Orleans, February u, 1874. 5
gSNAXPAYERS OF THE SECOND DISTRICT ARR
L hereby notified that ali taxes for 1873 and all
licenses for 1874 are now due and by prompt atten-
ton 10 the same, trouble aud costs may 10
avoided.
20 II n.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
OFP1CE Stair TAX CoLLEcTst

OFF1CE Stair TAX CoLLEcTsR }
First District ,
New Orleans, March g. B7i.)
INTERESTED PARTIES ARR REQUE STED TO
Il come forward before tho fifteenth in
slant and settle their licenses and capital tax for
the current year. as after that date deliDuuents
VIII most posityeiy be dealt with in accordance
with law. n. G. FOLGER
mbj I'm (n
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

WILL Nor WORK.-Recently quite num-
Der of planters and farmers from country
parishes have been in our city, one Of their
missions being to obtain laborers. Some OF
them visited the police stationhOuses at
night, hoping to find few hands among
the many free dodgers. In almost every ia
stance the dodgers trumped trifling excuses,
refusing to accept good, permanent situa-
tons.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
The Temperature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, No.
80 Charities street, on March Z, stood as
follows: At s 4. NJ, $50; at p. NJ, 7l0;
at p. NJ, 60. Lowest point during the
night of March 6. $50. Rain during the
nigh of March 6, nine tenths of an inch.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
AUCTION SALES TOMORROW.
Local Intelligence.

POLICE JUDGE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Kellogg yesterday appointed Webster Long
police Judge for the Third District. The
Judges chief clerk was reappointed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

ERRATA.-In our report OF the fremen's
parade on the fourth OF March, we acct
dentally did a little injustice to Mechanics
Steam Fire Company No. 8, by saying they
had seventy-fve men at the rope when in
fact ninety-five members turned out. a
u" instead of "a "9" did the mischief.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
FOURTH DISTRICT CoUR-r FOR TIE PARISH OF
ORLEANS.
SOPHIE KOHLMAN WIFE OF JOSEPH MIRA.
mon, VS.. her husband-No AZ 800

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON TIE Twenty.
Il eighth day of February 1874, Judgment was
rendered in this court in he following entitled
suit in the words and fl CURES following, 10 wit:
Sophie Kohlman, wife OF Joseph MiraInon, VS.. her
husband, No. a., $50.
On motion OF Iheedule Drouett. Esq. OF counsel
for paintih, and upon producing due proof OF
P,aihtiis demand AID all the facts and allegations
contained In plaintiffs petition and the court con,
sderins that tue Jaw and evidence are IN FAVOR OF
plaintiff it is ordered, sdiudged and d. creed
That the judgment by default herein entered on
the eighteenth instant. against ndant. be row
confirmed and made final; and accordingly, tiat
there be judgment in favor OF plainiln, SOPHIE
hoffman wife OF Joseph Mranon, ana against de-
PENDANT, Jose phi Mranpn, her husband, for the sum
of : 1900, amount OF her paraphernal property de-
scrlbed in the marriage contract OF Us parties to
this suit executed before Ernest Bude, AIRY pub
lie in this city on the ninetee day Of april 1875
and it is further ordered, adjudged and decreed
that the community of acquests and gains exist
ihg between the plaintiff and defendant be dis
solved and that plaintiff be authorized here after
to conduct and manage her business and affairs in
her own name and behalf and for her own account,
and that for the payment Of the above amount
plaintiff have the privilege granted to her by law
and that defendant pay the costs of this suit.
Judgment rend ered February 70, 1874.
Judgment signed March 6, 1874.
B. l. LYNCH Judga-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

pony, bridled aud saddled, was last
evening at a quarter past eeven O'clock,
found astray at the corner of Commerce
and Lafayette streets, and was sent to the
pound.
James Thompson is charged with stealing
two bottles Of whisky.
Frank johnson stole an iron weight,
which may cause the scales Of justice to bal
ance unevenly against him.
Jacob Rodwick is accused Of stealing a
bit of spun yarn from the ship Alpine.
Thomas Cahill is locked up, charged with
stealing wood.
James Davis was arrested in the French
Market for having property in his posses
sion supposed to have been stolen.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

WASHINGTON LODGE No. 3, l. 0. Q. F.
Stone wall Jackson Hall, on Elysian Fields
street, was crowded last night by numer-
tendant cavaliers. The occasion was a
grand fancy dress and regalia ball given by
Washington Lodge. The name of Mr.. John
NJ. Coos. 2. G., headed the committee of ar
rangements. Associated with him were
Messrs. Peter Richter, A. Bartholomew. L.
A. White, Charles Green, Charles Olsen and
Il. Joseph Ambruster.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
NOTICE..

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIEEN THAT THE CLERK
IN Of the special committee appointed BY tho
Speaker of the House to investigate the outstand-
ing vouchers of 1870, 1871, 1872 and 1873 will be-
found at tho committee room No. AZ Dryadea
street, from ten 10 four o'clock daily. Parties in
Of vouchers of the above dates are here
by notified to call and record the same.
HESRY DEMAS
OF st. John the Baptist, Chairman.
FRANK ". LIGGISs Clerk ia252n
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERs.

OFFiCg STATE TAX COLLECTOR
Third District.
New Orleans, March S, 1879.
T2NAXPAYERS OF THE THIRD DISTRICT ARE
hereby notified that all taxes for 1873 and all
licenses for 1874 due. and by prompt atten-
ton to the same, trouble and costs may be avoided
G. J. ADOLPHE,
mh7 30t State Tax Collector Third District
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

La Variete Association. New Orleans.
March l, lS1i.--In accordance with article tour of
the charter, the regular annual election for thr-
teen directors to serve durlng the ensuing year,
will be held in the Club Room on the THIRD MON
Day IN MARCH sixteenth instant. between the
hours of 7 and P NJ. WILL STEVEN
ulb5 l0t Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
NEeteOrOInatcaI md Hiyer Report.

The signal service, United States army,
reports, tor the benefit of commerce, the
meteorological record, and rise or fall Of
the rivers. at 3:i3 P. NJ. local time, yester-
Nav faIlOws.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

FIRE IN Administrations twelve o'clock
last night large frs occurred IN Aiglers.
i was too late to obtain any particulars.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

THREE SACKS OF CoRN-Yesterday morn
ing Officers Keegan and Smith found three
sacks of corn on Front street, between La
favette and Girod streets, and conveyed
them to the first precinct station. 1t is
supposed that the sacks were dropped by
some thieves while making their escape
from uursuit.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

SOPHIE ENELIE TELLER WIFE OF FRANCOIS
Gueydan, VS.. Her Husband-No. ~, 1876.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
PROPOSALS..
DEPARTMENT or COMMERCE., I
New Orleans. March 8, 1874.

DEPARTMENT. OF COMMERCE., I
New Orleans. March 8. 1874. :
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BIZ RECRIvBo BY
- the undersigned until FRIDAY. March 10, 1874.
at II M., for the lease. for q term of year, of
lot of ground belonging to the city, situated at
the corner of Richard aud Chippewa streets.
All parties making proposals for the lease Of
said lot of ground are required to deposit with the
Admin strator of Finance, evidence of their in
tentdon to abide by the adjudication. the amount
OF $50 in cash, which shall be forfeited to the city
III case Of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contract is not awarded shall
have their deposits returned to them on the day
the adjudication is made.
No bid will be received unless accompanied with
the rtiiicate OF the Administrator of Finance
that the required cash deposit has b. en- made.
The city reserves the light TO reject any and au
bins
N Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for lease of
city property" -
b. M. TURNBULL,
mh7 10 II IL 10 Administrator OF Commerce.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
ANIUSEME NTS.
st. Charles Theatre.

Mr. John Thompson closed his short en-.
gagement at this house last night, appear
ing in "IIans" and Dixie"
This evening the young dialect comedian,
Mr.. Robert McWade. will appear as hip
Van Winkle. This play, which has before
been acted here, differs in MANY respects
from the Boucicault version, played by Mr..
Jefferson, and will he new to many who
have not seen Mr.. McWade. The play will
receive a good east at the st. Charles. 1t
has been carefully rehearsed for a run, and
should prove attractive.
Opera House.
Last evening Gounod'a grand opera
Faust" was presented, Mile. Moisset ap-
pearing as Marguerite and NJ. Devoyod as
Kephistophcles. This evening Roland a
Roncevaux" will be given, preceded by the
petite comedy "Le Ecu de Convent" To
morrow evening occurs the benefit of M.
Lourde, the second baritone. The pro
gramme of the evening will be Maillarts
three act opera Lies Dragons de Villars,"
the first act of "The Barber of Seville" and
the vaudeville "La Soeur de Joerisse."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

PAID OFF.-Yesterday was compare
lively good dav for the members Of the
police force. They received their pay in
cash for the month Of January. and were
just as happy as they could be-less ten per
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mercy, colored
woman, was accidentally run over by
cart on the levee, near Esplanade street,
yesterday afternoon about half-past four
O'Clock. Her arm was badly injured. and
she was taken to her home on Craps street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

FIREs-About twelve O'Clock on Friday,
some unknown person sat fire to picket
fence in the rear of Mr.. II. Plerre's house,
No 2l4 History street. The fire was extin
guished before any damage was done, and
no alarm was Necessary.
Friday evening at seven o'clock, shed
in the rear of the house No. So Piety street
was discovered on fire, but the neighbors
and police promptly extinguished the flames.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
NOTICE TO TAXPAYEltS.

OPFICg STATB TAX COLLECTOR. SIXTH DISTRICT
New Orleans, February ~, 1874. s
FfNAXPAYERS OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT ARE
l. respectfully Informed that the State taxes for
the year 1873 and state licenses for 1914 are now
due, and prompt paying OF the will avoid costs
aud trouble. JOHN GARSTKAMP,
fe27 I'm Collector.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

In testimony whereof. have hereunto set my
hand and af xed the seal OF the said court at the
city Of New Orleans on this seventh day Of March,
dred and seventy -four, and the ninety eighth year
Of the independence Of the United States
m2 ny3 je7* y +. PALMS, Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

For cannibal's epitaph-"Write me o.
one who loves his fellow man"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
FOR SALE.
C>>N0~N|-or~"%~-@~o~o-SN1>r
NOR SALE.-AN EXCELLENT PLi


NOR SALE.-AN EXCELLENT PLANTATION
Il containing $50 acres OF land 200 under cuitiva-
ton; SIX double cabins, store doing good
business, one dwelling house, one corn house and
large stable The entire place is well drained
and fenced 1t is known to be one of the finest
sugar and cotton Plantations in this STATE; sit
uated in this parish, fronting on the Mississippi
river at very prominent landing. Terms very
reasonable. For particulars address
G. Ii. GRIFFIN,
Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker. Pointe Coupee,
louisiana mh3 st
EOk sALE-A PLANTATION CONTAINING
Il l6o acres OF the highest land on the Missis-
sippi river. in the parish of Poute Coupee, near
the plantation Of the late Zenon Porche. Eight
new cabins new fence around the entire place.
In point OF fertility the land has equal in this
ance In one year. Apply to or address
t+ = @. Il. GRIFFIN.
Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker,
mb3 6. Poiute Coupee, Louisiana.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

NOtice.-New Orleans Mutual Insurance. Assoc
citation, New Orleans. February l6, l3,4.-Stock-
holders indebted to the New Orleans Mutual In
surance ASSOCIATION for pre- muTns payable quar-
teriy in 1874, Will be allowed rebate OF FIFTEEN
PER CENT on same if pad in whole or before
the first of April next, without forfeiture Of their
claim to any further participation IN the profits
OF the association IN the proportion OF their earned
premiums at the close Of the fiscal year, ending on
Il thirty first of December 1874
fell d mhi9 G. LANATX Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF WHARF I'M.
PROvEAlENT BONDS.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ,
New Orleans. March 6. 1874. :
PROPOSALS FOR TBB SALE TO THE CITY OF
d ten Wharf Improvement Bonds will he received
by the undersigned until IL A. NJ. TUESDAY tho
seventeenth insrant.
The city reserves the right to reject any aud al
proposals.
LOUIS SCHNEIDER,
INIT til Administrator of Finance
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

T HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON THE SIXTH
i day OF February, 1874. Judgment was rendered
in this court in the following entitled suit in the
words and figures following. to wit
Sophie Emelie Tiblier. wife of FRANCOIS Gueydan,
vs.. her husband, No. 1886.
In this case, submitted to the court for adudca-
ton for this cay orally assigned and con
sidering that all the facts and allegations obtained
in plaintiffs petition have been fully substautiated
by evidence on file and that the same, as well as
the law, are in favor of plaintiff, it is rdered ad.
judged and decreed that there be Judgment in
favor of plaintiff, Sophie Emee Tibher, wife OF
aocois Gueydan. and against defendant, FRANCOIS
Gueydan. her husband, dissolving the community
OF property which existed between them. and CIV
ing to said plaintiff the full and entire control and
administration of her property, and decreeing a
separation of property between said plaintiff and
defendant; and it is further ordered adjudged and
decreed that plaintiff Sophie Emele Tiblier wife
of FRANCOIS Guey dan, do have Judgment against
and recover of defendant, FRANCOIS Gueydan, her
husband, the sum of $l159 80, amount of her
paraphernal property, with legal interest from the
twenty sixth day of January, 1874 until paid and
costs of suit with special privilege, lien and mort
gage granted by law to married women for the
protection and recovery of their rights and claim.
Judgment rendered February +, 1874.
Judgment signed February H. 1874.
I,,fr
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

ton. New Orleans, February IA, 1874.-Notce is
hereby given that general meeting of the stock
holders of this association will be held on THURS
DAY, March 10. 1874, between 10 A. NJ. and P. NJ,
of reducing the capital stock amending the char
ter, and for other general purposes, accordance
with article twelve OF the charter
tel5 I'd q. LANACX Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

Insurance Association No. 10 Camp street New Or
leans, March 3, l874-Members of this assocatio
are hereby notified of the death of Theodore La
ntau, who died in this city August &, 1873. and
Charles Manning, who died in Shreveport Septem-
her 10, 1879, aud are called upon to come forward
without further notice and pay at the office of the
association. No - Camp street, ) % on each, on
or before p NJ, April TO- 1874
NH It T. W YOUNG Secretary
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
OFFICIAL MOTTO ES.
SPANISH CONSULATE.
Important Notice.
Important Notice.

CHIP OWNERS AND MASTERS OF VESSELS
y are hereby notified that the Government OF the
Republic of Spain has declared the coast of Cants
bria Spain, in r. STATE OF BLOCkADE, from Cape
Peuas to Fuents rrabia, the ports of Santander.
Gijon and San Sebastian being only excepted
The blockade will be established and enforced
from the fifth of March, 1874.
New Orleans March !, 1874.
CARLOS PIB,
mt357 Consul of Spain
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
LEGAL NOTICES.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

OURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
OF ORLEANS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
SPECIAL, NOTICES,

The river here is three feet below high
water mark Of 1871.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
PROPOSALS FOR THE ERECTION OF
A MARKET HOUSE AT THE JUNO
TION OF WASHINGTON AVENUE
AND GOODCHILDREN STREET.

DEPARTMENT OF WATRRwoRKs AND }
Public Buildings, :
New Orleans, March T. 1874.
GEALBD PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY
~ the undersigned until MONDAY, April &.
at twelve O'Clock NJ, for the erection of mari et
hsuse and reservoir the neutral ground of
Washington avenue, at its junction with st. Claude
street, Third District.
Bids for this work are invited similar terms
as expressed in ordinance printed in Council pro.
ceedings Of date the twenty-thrd OF December
1873
The plans and specifications to be furnished by
the City surveyor. and be ready for inspection
days from this date.
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the administrator OF
Finance. evidence OF their intention to abide by
the adjudication, the sum of $500 in cash which
shall be forfeited to tie city in of failure TO
sign the contract.
No bid will be entertained unless accompanied by
the certificate of deposit.
Unsuccessful bidders shall have their deposits
returned to them ON the day adjudica ton is made.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
Proposals to he Endorsed Proposals for building
market house"
CHARLES FrTZENREITER,
mh0 I'd Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
LEGAL NOTICES.
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATESss
In Bankruptcy-No. 1915.

IN THE MATTER OF H. F. WADE, JR., BANK
rupt.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

In testimony whereof. l have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of the said court at the
city of New Orleans on this twenty seventh day of
February. in the year of Lord thousand
eight hundred and seventy four and the ninety
eighth year of the independence Of the United
States. II. F. PALMS,
mh3 Ia apps Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
COURT RECORD.
SATURDAY, MARCH z, 1874.

United States Circuit Court.
United States vs. Hadnot ct als.-On
trial.
Superior District Court.
George Woods vs.. New Orleans Gaslight
Company. and Crescent City Gaslight Com
pany vs.. New Orleans Gaslight Company.
In these cases the State of Louisiana ap-
pears as an lntervenor that the laws OF the
State may be enforced. The petitions set
forth the Incorporation of the Crescent City
Gasliglt Company: that Its franchise COM
mences April /, 1875; that it is organized
and about to erect costly works; that the
charter Of the New Orleans Gaslight Com
pany expires by limitation April l, 1875;
that this latter company claims an extern
sion of their charter to 1895 by act of March
], 1860; that this act is unconstitutional;
that in order that the laws NAV be en-
forced the New Orleans Gaslight Company
must be restrained from continuing the
costly improvements they are nov at work
on; that the law Of March l. 1860, be de-
clared unconstitutional, and the company
be restrained from and after April !, 1875.
Rule nisi issued as prayed for.
City OF New Orleans We. James Stafford.
Plaintiffs petition sets forth act of incor.
poration; act No. 81 of 1874; alleges dam
ages of $1,000 in consequence OF defendant s
keeping private market; and prays for a
writ OF injunction restraining defendant
and award OF damages of $1,000. The at
idavit is signed by l.. A. Wiltz, Mayor, and
Ii. NJ. Turnbull, Administrator Of Com
merce.
The court refused to order the petition to
be filed.
First District Court.
NEW TRIALS GRANTED.
State VS.. Mary Jane, alias Lizzie Will
lians.-Murder.
State vs. Jordan Allen.-M ansfaughter.
Bail fixed at 500. accused to sign his own
recognzance.
SENTENCED.
State VS.. Mary Francis and Lena Moore.
the Penitentiarv.