New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-18

The following committee. to examine can
didates for admission to the bar, was ap-
pointed: g. Bermudez, chairman; James
Mcconnell, Alfred Grima, j. @. A. Fellows,
Thomas H. Kennedy, Frank A. Monroe, and
Joseph P. HOrnor.
Superior District Court.
The Southern Bank VS.. the Louisiana Ma
tional Bank.-Petitioner alleges holding 79l
coupons of $50 each of bonds under act of
consolidation of New Orleans, No. II of
February %, 1852; also, $50 coupons of $35
each of bonds of 1869; also, of number of
smaller coupons; that the bonds are issued
under act No. 40 of February y, 1862 That
to pay these coupons the city has collected
taxes amounting to $460,000; that amounts
sufficient to pay them has been deposited
with the Louisiana National Bank, which
was, December 81, 1872, elected Fiscal Agent
OF New Orleans, and the funds are still in
Its custody, kept separate and apart solely
for the purpose of paying said coupons, and
to no other purpose whatever. That the
bank has refused to pay these coupons; that
after deductipg the amount necessary to pay
all matured coupons of 1875 there remained
$l2S,Of3 48. which, with subsequent collec-
tiors, is more than sufficient to pay coupons
due January l, 1876. of which petitioner
holds 79l. That the said bank claims it has
ceased to be Fiscal Agent, and only received
the deposit as from an ordinary depositor;
th1O ~ LOO 0iCduy pdtu Citf uIdlte1 ludt tu0
directors are liable III Solido to petitioner
and that it fears the funds may be disposed
of. Prayer for sequestration of $57 ,029 for
coupons due; $23,730 for the first class,
S23, ,13O for those falling due January l, 1876
and S9569 for the second class. Writ issued
on bond of $4,000.
Same vs.. same.-On motion of counsel for
the Louisiana National Bank, plaintiff or
dered to show cause, November 10, why the
writ should not be set aside, because: l. 1t
only issues to enforce the right of owner
ship or possession, or to enforce q privilege;
that the petitioner dscloses no such right,
but asserts a debt due by the city of New
Orleans; = That the deposit is not subject
to sequestration; 3. That the remedy is
against the city
Same vs. same.-On motion of City Attor-
ney, cause tobe shown, November 10, why
the sequestration should not be set aside, be-
cause: l. There are no legal grounds for it;
q Because act No. S of 1870, extra session,
prohibits writ gainst the city for money
due to any person; 3. The money is q debt
due by the Louisiana National Bank to the
city, as to any deepositor: is not the property
OF petitioner, who ls not entitled to poses
sion, and could not be se9uestered, even if
the writ can issue against this sppearer;
4. That the affidavit is untrue; 5. That the
bond is Insufficient.
Same vs.. same.-On motion of plaintiffs
counsel, and suggesting the sheriff. writ in
hand. called upon defendant to deliver
$57 ,029, and the officers declined to comply,
cause ordered to be shown, November l9,
why they should not be punished for
contempt and writ of distIipgas should
not issue.
Citizens Bank vs. p. H. Mousseaux ct
al.-Suit to recover 5000 on 100 ehares OF
stock and loan.
Pierre Joseph Martin VS.. Bienville Oil
WOrks.-Petitioner, holder of $50 shares of
defendant company, alleges refusal to allow
him to examine the books, and asks man.
damus. Cause to be shown November 49,
j. McWllliams vs. n. c. Folger, tax col
lectOr. First Dstrict.-Inju junction to prevent
the sale of petitioners lot for taxes, as ad.
vertised for November %, issued on bond
of $3.50.
New Orleans Canal and Banking Com
panv va. Lapene & Ferre ct al.-Judgment
for $3.50 on promissory notes.
Superior Criminal Court.
PLEADED GUILTY.
Carrying concealed weapon-Albert How
ard.
Assaulting pslice officer-Henry Cooper,
assaultiDg, October 80, officer j. Garlick
corner of Magazine and Erato streets and
at Pacanier station.
NoLLE PRosEoUI ENTERED.
Grand larceny-Mrs. Cesarie, alias Mrs.
George Washington, charged with stealing,
on the third of May, 1873, from Z. Suarez,
No. 442 Love street, $500. The court having
granted several motions OF arrest OF judg
ments on account of the information having
read paper currency" in place of "curren-
cy of the United States.
INFORMATION FILED.
Grand larceny-Mrs. Cesarie. alias Mrs.
George Washington, stealing $1,000 of money
of the United States from +. Suarez on the
third OF May last.
BOND FORFEITED.
Robbery-Stste VS.. Michael Brennan. Ac-
cused robbed Henry Brengel, May %, of d
gold watch and chain; gave bonds in the
sum of $500, signed by Thomas Casserly,
No. 1863 st. Anthony street; committed an
other robbery with Ben White and Dan
Shay, and escaped before he could be ar.
rested.
MOTION.
State vs. Dideo Baptiste and Francisco
Martinez.-Motion to fix case Immediately
or release accused on their own recogniz-
ance. Accused we're tried and convicted
of murder for drowning in August, 1872, at
Miguel's bath house, in Milneburg, Antonio
Caffra. whose life they had insured for
10000. They have been awaiting their
second trial for some time, the main State
witness, pardoned convict. having left for
parts unknown. Fixed for November l9.
SENTENCED.
Assault upon member of the Metropoli-
tan Police torce-Henry Cooper, five days
Parish Prison.
First District Court.
NOLLE PROsEQUI ENTERED.
William Astricule, petty larceny; Mrs.
Mckay, assault and battery.
PLEADED GUILTY.
Victor Hudson of assault.
yERDICTs.
Petty larceny--Martin Young, Henry
1vens, Henry Gray, guilty; Joe Phillips,
not guilty.
sENTENCED.
Petty larceny. - William Washington,
Henry Wilson, one year each.
Fifth District Court.
Judge Cullom rendered the following de-
cision:
Hecht Brothers VS.. X. Causse.-Plaintiffs
asked defendant to forward them promis-
sorry note; he testified he had done so by
mail; it seems to have been lost; plaintiffs
testify they have not been settled with
and never received the note; they are not
estOpped; no one but they could be a bona
fide holder; a Judgment on a lost note pro-
tects against future claimants. Lewis vs.
SIG. Judgment for $2l2 80.
Sixth District Court
Ferdinand Rosen nfeld va. Canal, City Park
and Lake railrOad.-Petitioner alleges he
furnished material of copper, tin, sheet
iron, etc for the hotel at Spanish Fort and
other places for defendant; that he has not
ham yaid op1 o1a;vpo eAO10