The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-06

recorded in the census returns
The officers of the Central Ward Clubs are
requested to explain fully the importance o.
this matter, and the committee would urge
the advisability Of using all possible efforts to
see that correct returns are made; and also,
to collate and send to this committee all such
facts as may possibly be of interest or i'm
portance in the event Of any disagreement
arising in any way. relative to the apportion
ment which under the law is based upon said
returns, and the next general election.
The committee rely upon the immediate
and active assistance of the officers of the
different Ward Clubs, the members Of the
city and parish government, the members OF
the General Assembly elected from this
parish, and all residents who have the wei.
fare and prosperity of the city at heart.
T. MALocHEE, President,
WILL STEVEN, Vice-President.
E. L. BOWER, Secretary.
That Police Board.
The Police Board have a way of joking
somewhat remarkable. They, like grave
Sancho Panzas dealing out justice in some
Barataria, discharge men after proof of mis-
demeanors committed, and then the next day
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before and reinstate the man discharged. II
appears that . discharge Of private on the
force is sure stepping stone to re-engage.
ment and lifelong employment
Recently, Sergeant Bibb, who had been
found guilty Of insulting woman, was taken
back, and then one Corners, who was dis
charged for sending false alarm, was also
returned to duty. .......
Yesterday the latter showed the wisdom .ot
the Boards action by horribly beating an
inoffensive man up town.
Probably the next thing they will do will
be to require every applicant for position on
the force to show certificate of Judge Abel
that they have been convicted Of some crime
or offense.
The Wharf Ordinance.
Some months ago the Supreme Court of the
United States rendered a decision in the case
of Cannon VS.. the City of New Orleans, a
suit growing out of wharf dues which placed
the city in debt to certain steamboat owners
in the sum of ore hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars.
Previous to the decision of the Supreme
Court, after the suit had gone through the
State Courts, q contract was entered into
whereby, on the payment Of $4,000. the city
was to be released, and the judgment car
,elled. ...
The contract is more fully explained in the
which passed the Council April
18th, and which read as follows:
Whereas, On the goth Of June, 1871 a con-
ract was made between the city of New Or
BOATS, to wit: the Natchez, the Il. E. Lee, the
the d. L. Tally, the Era No. 10, the
Carrie Converse. the Texas. the Tidal Wave,
he B. L. Hodge, the La Belle. the Bradish
Johnson, the Leslie Taylor, the Southwes-
Tern, the Henry Tete. the Bart Able, the Nick
Longworth, the C. H. Durfee, the Lotus No.
}. the w. $. Pike, the Belle Lee, the James
Howard. the Katie, the Ouachita Belle, the
Frank Pargoud, the Richmond, the Dexter,
he Olive Branch, the Commonwealth, the
Continental, the City of Alton and
he Gov. Allen, in order to effect a compro-
Mise and settlement of the claims against the
,ity growing out of said contract and the de-
;ision of the Supreme Court of the United
States:
SECTION l, Resolved, That the sum of $780,
100, payable in equal installments, monthly,
n from one to sixty months, be and is hereby
appropriated. out of the revenues received
rom wharfage, to Geo. II. Kirk, the agent OF
he owners Of said steamboats,, to be by him
transferred to his principals as they may di-
ect, in proportion to their respective inter-
sts; the said sum to be in full settlement
md discharge Of all claims whatever on the
,art of said owners against the city.
SEC. 2. BE 1t further resolred, That the par
les to whom the said Kirk shall have trans
erred portions Of the foregoing appropria-
ion shall be permitted to retransfer the same
y the city authorities.
Sec. 3. Be It further resolved, That this ordi-
lance shall not 60 into effect until after tie
aid Kirk shall have filed with the notary Of
he city satisfactory evidence Of his authority
md power to represent said boats and to
make this compromise and settlement, and
hall sign notarial act sgnifying his accept
nee Of the terms and conditions Of the ordi
lance.
This ordinance was signed by Mayor
leeds yesterday, and it now remains for the
ther parties to the contract to comply with
is provisions.
Thos. North, convicted Of killing man by
be name of Collins, and sentenced to i'm
risonment for five years in the State Peni-
entiary was pardoned by the Governor.
There were mitigating circumstances con-
ected with the caae and the verdict of the
Try was accompanied by a strong recomenda-
ion to the mercy of the court.
The pardon is conditional on North giving
bond Of five thousand dollars to serve out
is sentence in case the pardon is not con-
rmed by the Senate.
Appointments.
The following appointments were yesterday |
lade by the Governor: Rachom Castro, In
oector of Weights and Measures, Fourth and
ixth Districts; f. H. Harris, Inspector of
lour, until September l, 1875, vice Philip
chultz; Hudson Carey, Commissioner of
leeds, of the State in the city OF Memphis,