davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17

Suppose the prisoner had demanded
them in the meantime, was it not
petitioners official duty to surrender them
to him! Suppose he had brought them into
court and the prisoner had demanded them
of him, could he have performed his duty
as an officer in delivering them to the own
err If the justice had the authority to CON-
pei him to produce them in court, would
che owner have any right to require their
delivery to him by the kee per! Ii the owner
could not have done 80 in that event it was
because the justice could divest both of
them Of the custody ad piacititm. He can
not wrench awe from men and tie wiser
souls to his false seeming This is uurea-
sOnable and can not be law, for the Justice
can do nothing officially that would have
prevented the property clerk from perform
ing his prescribed duties with reference to
the manual delivery of the effects to the
owner. Neither can he prevent the owner
from freely exercising his rights as owner.
The property clerk, being the legal cusro-
dian, holds the property for the owner
alone and must account TO him for them
This he could not do if the magistrates
Jurisdiction authorizes him TO deprive him
of the possession whenever he may feel so
inclined Police magistrates are not al
together colossal, that petty men should be
made pensioners on their graciousness
Believing that he acted without and beyond
his authority, and that the commitment is
illegal on it's face, l must order the dis
charge of the prisoner. Government, that
conters rights ami imposes duties. must
have its laws SO construed as to render them
harmonious in their practical operations.
The officer is the servant OF the people and
the instrument of the law for the purposes
of constitutional government
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
n o. L a.
AN ACT

To amend and re-enact section fourteen Of
act No. 30 of the session of 1873
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives. OF the State
OF Louisiana in General Assembly con-
vened. That section fourteen of act No. 80
CT 1873 be amended and re-enacted so as to
lead as follows: That immediately after
the passage of this act it shall be the duty
OF the recorders of the parishes of Bienville,
Union, Claiborne. Jackson, to make out
true rectihed copy of all acts. deeds and
title papers on file in their respective offices
relative to or affecting landed property sit
nated within the limits of the parish of Lin
coin and transmit the same to the recorder
OF the parish of Lincoln at the expense of
the said parish; provided, that no copy of
any act, deed or title paper shall be 80 made
OF which the date is prior to January |, A.
D. 1864
SEC ?. Be it further enacted. etc. That
this act shall take effect from and after its
passage.
tSignedl CHARLES W. LOWELL.
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives
tSgned c. G. ANTOINE,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Approved March Is. 1874.
(Slgned) WILLIAM 2. KELLOGG,
Governor OF the State OF louisiana
A true copy:
P. G. DEsLoSDE.
Secretary of Stata
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
LAWS OF THE STATE Of LOUISIANA
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.
AN ACT

o. 1So.
AN ACT
To confer criminal jurisdiction upon the
Seventh Justice Court for the parish of
Orleans; to regulate fees and compensa-
ton therefor, and defining the limits or
said criminal jurisdiction, and to estab-
lish fees OF the constable OF said court,
and defining his duties under said act.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives OF the State
of Louisiana in General Assembly convened,
That the Seventh Justice Court for the par
ish of Orleans shall have exclusive crimi-
nal jurisdiction az committing lna gistrate
over all OIfenses committed within the
limits of the Sixth District Of the city of
New Orleans, with the same powers as are
conferred upon justices OF the peace in the
country parishes.
SEC. =. Be it further enacted. etc. That
said Justice court shall have exclusive juris-
diction of all violations OF city ordinances,
police regulations and health ordinances
exercising in said Sixth District aforesaid
SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, ETC., That
the constable of said court shall be en-
powered to serve all processes or orders
necessary to the exercise OF said criminal
jurisdiction.
SEC. 4. Be it further enacted. etc. That
the justice of said court, and the said con-
stable, shall receive as fees and compensa-
ton the same fees and compensation as are
now allowed by law to justices and consta-
bles in the country parishes; provided, that
in lieu OF such fees the city council shall
have authority to allow therefor such a
fixed sum as may be agreed upon between
said council and said justice and constable.
SEC. 5. Be it further enacted, ETC.. That
all parts of laws contrary to and in conflict
with, or inconsistent herewith, be and the
same are hereby repealed.
SEC. 6. Be it further enacted, etc. That
this act shall take effect from and after its
passage.
(Signed) CHARLES W. LOWELL,
Speaker of the House OF Representatives,.
(Signed) c. c. ANTOINE,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved April IS. 1874.
(Signed) WILLIAM P. KELLOGG.
Governor of the State OF Louisiana.
A true copy:
p. G. DEsLONDE,
Secretary of State
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
DEsrIrUrIoN IN NORTH LOUISIANA.
An Appeal for Food

The following letter and resolutions have
been received by Governor Kellogg from
well-known citizen Of Caldwell parish.
They exhibit a condition of affairs absolute
ly terrible, and it is to be hoped measures
of relief will be adopted by those having 1t
in their power to do so:
To his E1cellency W Pitt Kellogg, Governor;
Being requested by the action Of the citi
Zens of the parishes on OuachIta. Back,
Little and B9uf rivers to represent to you.
and through you TO the President the dis
tres5 and restitution OF very large portion
of some five parishes in North Louisiana.
occasloned by the almost unprecedented
overflow that has for some time and now
does a ffiict the people ana interests. of the
parishes of Caldwell, CatahOula, ConcOrdia,
franklin, and a part Of Tensas and Rich
land, | shall be brief in this statement of
woe and restitution. First-the reasons
that the present overflow is more disastrous
and Giretul in its effects than any former
overflow are, that the circumstances are en-
tirely different, in this, that formerly, when
an overflow occurred, the merchants in the
city were in situation to advance to the
people suffering, and the local mer.
chants in the country could advance,
and many individuals in the country
could help those that were suffering.
But now il is quite different. All are in the
same category-nO money nor no credit.
Now about 10000 souls of both colOrs are
out of bread and meat and no corn to feed
starving mules and horses They have lost
all their hogs, nearly all their cattle, and
what few cattle there are left are starving
and dying. A great many of the people are
penned up in their houses, with not foot
of land in sight about out of bread and
meat, and not a dollar in money or credit
to help themselves. There never was more
distress and want in any district in Ireland
from pO.aro rot, or perhaps more distress
and want in the famine districts in India
than part of our people are now threat
ened with IN large portion OF North Louis
lana. l have some twelve places below
Columbia under my own charge and con-
troll, all of which are under water from two
to three feet, and about 200 people to
feed in bread and meat on these places,
and have done so up to the present
time, but have spent my last dollar, and
am now trying to procure supplies tor
them, by ne gotiating credit, with little or
no prospect Of success. There are thou
sands OF others in worse fix. This Is a
sad statement but as true as sad; and, IN
truth language is inadequate to describe
the condition of disaster, distress and want.
| sincerely hope you will use your best
endeavOrs to relieve these unfortunate citi-
zens OF our State in their present and great
distress. Very respectfully.
A. w. FAULKNER.
New Orleans, April Is, 1874.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17

all acts or parts Of acts or ordinances in con-
hict with this act are hereby repealed. and
this act shall take effect from and after it's
passage.
(Signed) CHARLES w. LOWELL,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
tSigned) C. C. ANTOINE.
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved April IA, 1874.
(Signed) WILLIAM P. KELLOGG.
Governor of the State OF Louisiana.
true copy:
P. G. DEsLONDE.
Secretary of State
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
Local Intelligence.

Another CASE OF ISHUMANIrY.-Captain
Peter Joseph, fifth precinct, Yesterday
learned that child at No. 4lG Bagatelle
etyeet had been greatly maltreated by its
step-notaer, Mrs. Lucy Joseph. He visited
the house, and there ascertalned that his
information was correct The boy is only
four years DID, and had he not been blessed
with lolerable strong body, must have
succumbed ere this. 1t is stated that the
womau's chief delight was to heat bricks
aud make the Child kneel on them: and the
boys knees bear marks TO testify that he
has been tortured. She also practiced other
cruelties OF q revolving nature. Captain
Joseph arrested the woman, and will to-day
take ner before Judge Long for ezamina-
ten
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17

ARRESTED FOR WIFE MURDER.-Last
night Officers Harrison and Mcmahon ar
rested Richard Berry at No. l6 Upper
Preur street, on statement that he had
killed his wife. On visiting the house the
officers ascertalned that the woman was
dead, the condition of the body showing
that great violence had been used. Her
clothing was torn and her flesh looked as if
heavy blows had been delivered. There
were three witnesses E. S. Childs William
Lacey and Z. Fl. Washington who were
detained. At the first. precinct station
Berry emphatcally denied that he had
beaten his wife, saying that on arriving
al home he found her dead. 1t is said that
he kicked her on her head when down.
which was the cause of her death
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17

EYMENIAL.--We were surprised-yes. as
touished-last evening by receiving wed
ding fhrors, accompanied by the announce
meat OF the surrender of Sergeant ID. S. Gas
ter to the effect of the golden arrow of Cupid.
Rev John Perciyal sealed the articles of
equalization entered into between him and
Mss Emma Bowers, at the Church OF the
Annunciation, at eight o'clock yesterday
evening. We were not aware that the cita-
de. was so completely undermined and gave
our friend Caster many more years of bach
eiorhood but now he has 50 fortunately
become benedict we congratulate him on
his defeat. May many years of honor and
happiness attend them, and may our friend.
Caster be annually duplicated for we can
not have too many of him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17

A STERN CHASE AFTER CIGARs.-Yester-
day noon Customhonse Inspector dl5cov-
cred man on Magazine street carrying
LOT OF unstamped cigars, ami when the man
discovered that he was watched he Droke
and Travelled off rather hurriedly, the IN
,spector following at fair speed. Cigars
was last, but Customhouse was faster, and
captared his man at Natchez street, and
started To take his prisoner to the granite
building Rain was tumbling down in tor
rent, at the time, and when Inspector was
in the act of raising his umbrella Cigars
initiated Silent Friend and made red not
tracks, gong to parts unknown.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
CITY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.
MAIoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS.
CItv Hall. ADr.i I1 1874 (

MAToRALTy OF NEW ORLEANS
City Hall, Apr,I 16, 1874. :
No Decentralization Series
Be It ordained. That the sum of $4,000
or 80 much thereof as may bs necessary. is
hereby appropriated to pay for hire of ex.
ira laborers in the Bureau of Wharves and
Landings and City Drainage from the frs
TO the fifteenth day Of April 1874. rendered
necessary By the present high water.
Adopted by tbs Council OF the city of
New Orleans, April Is, 1874.
Ieas-Brewster, Calhoun. Fitzenreiter,
Lewis, Schneider. Sturcken. Turnbull.
LOUIS A. WILT, Mayor.
A true copy:
DANIEL SCULLY. Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17

TIE ELEPHANT CLUB.-There was a rat
ting meeting held last evening at the hall
OF the Elephant Club, at No. 50 Delta street.
Mesers. John Colwen, the president Will
klns, Lilly. Smith, George Washington, and
the secretary, Mr.. Francisco, made speeches.
Next Thursday will be the regular meeting,
and distinguished speakers will be in at.
tendance
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17

Old General Houston, of Texas, was
man of peculiar gallantry. When he was
IN the United States Senate he used to be
supplied every day with some pieces of soft
pine wood, which he whitfield hour after
hour, covering the carpet around him with
shavings and chips. When he saw hand
some lady in the gallery, he would white
out heart and send it to her by page,
with his compliments.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17

ID A. MURRAY,
CISTERN MAKER.
No. 191 NagaziBe street, between Julia
and st. Joseph streets.
DIPLOMAS AWARDEDFIN 1872 AND 1871
Cisterns made to order and repaired All work
warranted. A lot of cisterns, from 1000 to 20 900
gallons, made Of the best material and workman.
to suit fhe timeA Orders promptly attended to.
mills ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
PETITION.

ITO THE HON. MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATORS
L of the city of New Orleans-Gentemen: The
undersigned real estate owners both sides of
BarOnne street. from Canal to Common street are
DESTROYS that sad BarOnne street within the above
mentioned boundaries, should be be paved with
square blocks and that the banquettes in front of
the Ane he tagged and stone curbng laid where
necessary, and they respectfully request that the
necessary action be taken for said purposes under
section ten, act No. 40, session acts of 1871.
Very reSpectftily
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
POUND NOTICES.

DEPARTMENT OF PoLIcEl
New Orleans, April 10, 1874.
WAS BROUGHT TO THE FIRST DISTRICT
" Pound, corner of Perrilist and Magnolia
streets
One red brindle COW, with long horns, branded
v. y. on right nip, marked in right ear, cropped
aud under DIT; lett cropped and half cropped.
Blk -eats.
Which, II not claimed within i've days, and the
expenses thereon paid, will be sold az public auc
non, at said pound, on MONDAY, April %,
1874, at twelve O'Clock u.
R. BREWSTER. Administrator.
No. 51-apl4 I'd
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17

Ii THE THIRD WARD.-In accordance
with previous notice large number Of
voteEs assembled at Carroll Hall last eve
ming to organize club for the coming cam
paign. About two hundred we're gathered
together and ready for business. Before
every body got impatient Mr.. Rose called
the meeting to order, and after few words
a permanent organization was effected un-
der the title of the Third Ward Radical Re-
publican Sub-Club, and elected the follow
ing officers: James Walsh, president;
Daniel Rose first vice president; William
Walsh. second vice president; John j. Flat
ley, secretary; John Hessin. treasurer.
After little explosion of sentiment and an
Endorsement of the central club, presided
over by C. +. Ladd, Esq, the meeting ad
journed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
FOR SALE.


II ANDS......-........ LANDS.
The Citizens Bank of Louisiana has LANDS in
various parishes of the State which are offered for
sale on most favorable terms and will De sold in lots
of fifty acres and upward, affording opportunity
to men of moderate means and freedmen to obtain
homesteads with a small outlay of money. To
ACTUAL SETTLERS sales will be made for a DOR.
ton cash. and the balance on time with mortgage
Applications to be made at the bank, in New Or.
leans. J. F. DELERY Cashier
New Orleans, March n, 1874 mh23 30t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
ID GALLERY. SUCCESSOR To,y,

ID GALLERY. SUCCESSOR TO l.. VAN
kcke Nr Gallery having during the past
two years, rendered satisfaction in SPITE king the
principal streets OF city, he earnestly desires
that support from the public at large 90 that ne
Will be able to continue to give satisfaction to all
or at the undertakrr's shop No. 242 Magazine
street, corner OF Delord will receive prompt at
tenion. Now IS the time for all to have the front
OF their streets watered and sprinkled. not at
then neighbours expense, but from the hands Of
your humble servant p GALLERY.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS !
Seventh District, March 81, 1874.
TNHE PUBLIC Is HEREBY CAUTIONED AND
l. warned not to receive, transfer, AFTER or sell
bonds of the late city OF Carrollton and known "a
funding bonds of the city OF Carroiiton, having
thirty years to run and bearing eight per cent in
terest per annum, with coupons attached, OF the
following numbers, to wit: Nos. 1870 1911, 1872 1873
and 1911 for 5 l0n0 each said bonds having never
been signed by the Comptroller and Mayor, nor
the gned Treasurer, the same being
lost. miSlaid or stoiel F. DEIBEL,
mh23 Late Treasurer City of Ca rrOlltou.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17

THE RoUX INQUEST Coroner Grayer
Yesterday began the inquest in the case of
Paul Roux, but the evidence obtained dis
closed nothing beyond what has been pub.
lished. The inquest was not completed.
bat will be resumed Monday. when. it is
thought, that some revelations will be
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
HARRIsoNBUR, La. April IA, 1871.

At meeting of the citizens of Catahoula
parish, held at HarrisOnburg, to consider
and to adopt such steps as seemed best to
relieve or ameliorate the great distress and
restitution of the planting communities OF
Black, Ouachita, Little and Tensas rivers,
Occasi0ned from the almost unprecedented
overflow of the entire country, on and adj
iacent to said rivers; and
WHEREAS, The great scarcity or entire
want of money or credit which exists in
our country at this time, so that there is no
one to help another, the people in debt,
without dollar and without credit, and
their plantations now all under water, loss
of stock and no corn to feed starving mules,
and no bread to stay hunger. and starva-
ton like spectre, staring every one, white
and black, in the face, all without means,
and almost without hope; therefore be it
ResOlred, That these facts be made known
to the Governor Of the State, and through
the Governor to the President and Congress
of the United States, with statement OF
the facts, with a request that ratiOns of
meat and bread be Immediately furnished
the suffering and distressed communities
mentioned. Be it further
Resolred, That in the event of aid or ra-
tions being furnished, either by the State or
the general government, that the towns of
Trinity, HarrisOnburg and Columbia, and
such other points as it may be deemed ad-
visable. be indicated as depOts for the keep
ing and issuance of supplies to the sufferers
of all classes. 1t is further
Resolred, That A. w. Falkner, Esq, of
Caldwell parish, be requested to make
known to the Governor such statement of
the facts and actual condition Of the COM
mnnity as the necessity of the casa de-
mands and solicit immediate relief therefor.
1t is further
Resoired, That the Catahoula Ners pub
lish tie proceedings of this meeting and
forward copies to the Governor Of the State
and to the merchants Of the city of New
Orleans.
T. A. ROUTON, Chairman.
JOHN H. CARTER, Secretary.
Inasmuch as the government has hereto.
fore come to the relief of. the sufferers of
Memphis, Shreveport, Chicago, Newport,
Boston and many other places, we sincerely
hope that the government will afford imme-
date relief to the sufferers from the over
flow in the parishes of Caldwell, Catahoula
Franklin, Richland and Qua chita, and we
indorse as facts the proceedings of mass
meetings and statement of A. w. Faulkner,
made herein.
THOMAS j. HOCGH,
Elk District Attorney.
ROBERT RAY.
Judge Fourteenth District.
LEVY & HAAS
w. S. MCINTOSH.
Parish Judge.
o. H. BREWSTER,
State Senator.
S. WHITED.
Tax Collector.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
Delegates.
DELEGATES.

Resolved That the election of said delegates
shall be held al the hall of the respective Central
Ward Clubs recognized by thu State Centr ii Exec.
utlve Committee las the central organizations of
the several wards on SATURDAY. April ID, 1874.
Resolved, That copy Of the returns OF said
elections signed BIZ the commissioners of election
and counters gned by the president and secretary
be transmitted to the president OF the State Sub.
Executive Committee Or before the twenty.
second instant.
By order OF the Sub Executive Committee
P. B. $. PINCdBACK, Chairman.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17

A stranger who threw $40 into the plate
OF Savannah church obtained credit for
$500 worth of goods the next day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17

WAsHrNGToN No. 2O-At the regular
meeting last night OF this company. Mr..
Michael Creagh was elected secretary, by
reclamation, to fill vacancy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
nOMEsTIC SEWING MACHINE

~ all Kinds OF work, more ssatlsfact orl!y with
less skill and continues III working order with less
care than any other Made on an entirely new
principle, has cog wheels cams-runs so light
that single thread of No. cotton be used for
a belt. Machine Needles of all kinds machines re-
paired, clothes washers and wringers, Lambs
knitting machines etc. For sale, cash. Agents
wanted. II. s. HEDRICK,
ap5 I'm No 1913 Canal street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-17
CONSTABLES, SALES.

VI. COntran Va. Mr.. Vicknrs and Charles
Draper, in sOiidO-First Justice Court tor the
Parish of Orleans, No I7i7.
DY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS To
- me directed by the Hon. w. T. Houston fir st
justice OF the peace in and for the par Orleans
will proceed 20 sell az pubic auction, on THURS.
DAY April 3d. 1874, at twelve O'clock NJ in fro "a I
of nv Office, No. 1873 Julia street, the following de-
scrbed property. to wit
ONE WHEELED WAGON.
Seized in { e above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash the spot.
apl2 1923 JOHN HURLEY Constable