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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-16
THE BAYLY & POND LIBEL
CASE.
Still Taking Testimony.

Before Judge Cullom, of the Fifth District
Court, the case of Bayly and Pond VS.. Paul
Fourchy sgain came up at noon yesterday. At
the opening the Court sustained an objection
made with reference to the admission of tes-
timony going to show that security WAS given
for the publication of the Duraad article.
A. Willoz was then sworn. He said:
l have resided here since my BIRTH; was
employed as book-keeper of the Mutusl
National Bank in October, 1874; Mr.. Fourchy
was President then.
The witness then gave list of the en-
ployees of the bank. Being shown the
Durand article, says that he does not think it
was written by any of them. I do not think
I have seen the Handwriting before. 1t is not
| in the handwriting of any of them.
A. Toutant Beauregard, sworn-I was re-
ceiving teller in the Mutual Bank in 1874:
Mr.. Fourchy was President. l am familiar
with the handwriting of the employees OF
that bank. being shown the Durand article,
says that he does not recognize it. l am
not very great expert in handwriting. l
| couldn't tell whether it was written by the
party who composed it or not.
My experience is, that in composing long
article mans writing gets smaller toward
the end, but conldnt say whether this
article has been copied or whether the writer
wrote it as he composed it. l find the same
characteristics throughout this article. l
never would suppose the signature to oe the
same writing as the body.
/ NJ J. Guerin sworn-I am book keeper at
! the Germania Bank. In October 1874, [ Was
! book keeper il the Mutual National B 4nk.
| Bsing shown the Durand article, says that he
does not recognize it or the signature.
Geo. SouIe recalled am in the habit OF
comparing handwritings with q view Of as
certaining its authorship. Have had q good
deal of practice in the courts in that way. 1t
| is possible with some degree of accuracy to
| determine whether an article-whether a long
article is copy or an original. Being shown
! the Durand article, says "that the document
was evidently copied" He then critically ex-
! amjned the article and pointed out portions
! where there were ensures in pencil. "The
/ interlineations are in the same handwriting
as other documents offered in evidence"
! Thos. J. Semmes stated, as a witness, that
he had been employed by Mr.. Fourchy on
behalf of all the insurance companies in in
terest to defend the suit in the United States
Court. He received his fee from Mr.. Four
chy, but il. was to be paid by all the compa-
MES that signed the agreement to abide by
the decision of the jury In the case of Bayly J.
| Pond VS.. the London and Lancaster Fire In.
surance Company in the United States Court.
After the testimony of Mr.. Semmes, mum
Der of witnesses were examined upon the
effect of the "Durand Article" published il
! the BULLETIN, and also upon the charge con
| tanned in the answer filed by the defendants
in the case before the Vi tied States Court.
At o'clock the court continued the case t.
to-day, 10th December, 1875.
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THE RACES-THIRD DAY.

The programme provided for this, the
third day Of the Fall Meeting of the L2u;si-
ana Jockey Club, is an unusually attractive
one There are tc Le three races, each of
which will doubtless prove exceedingly ex-
citing, not only on account of the distances,
but in view of the merits of the horses en-
tered. The first race will be handicap
hurdle of two miles, for which there are five
entries, and all good ones The second race
will be a dash of one mile and three quarters
for which there are eight entries, and most OF
them backed by a large number Of deter
mined admirers.
The third race will pe the ever popular mile
heats, best three,in five, which closed with six
entries.
The weather of late has been delightful,
and the track and reads leading to it have
never been in better condition than they are
nov. There is no reason why there should
not be very large attendance at to-day S
races: and especially should the ladies lend
their presence to the scene, for every effort
has been made by the gentlemen of the Club
to cater to the pleasure of their fair friends.
The general MANAGEMENT of the meetings of
the club has commended itself to the admira-
ton of both the ladies and gentlemsn of our
city. aad it is but just that some countenance
SHOULD be given to the evident desire, and
indeed, to the successful efforts Of the Board OF
Stewards to properly minister to the pleasure
of their guests. This is the most healthful
season. of the year for outdoor exercise and
amusement, and both may be enjoyed by a
drive to the Fair Grounds this afternoon.
Come, ladies; show your appreciation of
efforts u1ade IN your behalf, and remember
that 2 o'clock is the hour fixed for starting.
The poole solo last evening at Hawkins s
saloon were as follows:
FIEsr RAcr-Handicap hurdle, two miles.
Club purse $500; $500 to first, SIS to second,
S25 to third.
Port Leonard $50, Van Lew's entries S85,
Oxmore $50, James II. $35.
SECOND PAcE.-Club purse, $500, for all
ages; $500 to first, S75 to second, $25 to
third; one mile and three-quarters.
verdigris 5000, Volcano 1925, Coriande,
S1251 field S65.
THIRD RAoE.-Club purse 5000, for all
ages $500 to first, 500 to second; mile heats,
best shree in five.
Ella Harper $3.50, George Graham $40,
Kilburn $110, field $50.
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THE KELLER SCHOOL MATTER.

We were waited upon on Wednesday morn
ing by the Principal of the Keller School,
who desires US to say that the information re-
ceived by us relative to the lack of discipline
in that school, and contained in an article
entitled "School Discipline Wanted" in
Wednesdays morning edition, is untrue.
He saws that the statement that boy named
Peters had his eye put out, is entirely false;
and that though it is true that the other boy
had his arm broken, it occurred in an entirely
different manner from that stated to US, and
shows no evidence of any lack of discipline
whatever, being merely an accident which oc-
Cured during play between boys of about the
same age. He challenges the production OF
any evidence which will substantiate the
charge of want of discipline in mis- school.
Our informant in this matter was the father
of the little boy whose arm was unfortunately
broken, and if he has been deceived in this
matter, and has in consequence misled us and
injured the Principal and teachers Of the
school in question, he certainly yves it to US
and to them to make ali proper amends.
We are assured by the Principal that the
strictest discipline is maintained in his school,
and that the accident is one that might occur
anywhere among children at play. We shall
expect our informant to repair, as far as posi-
BILE, the injury he appears to have done.
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THE STATE GRANGE.
List Of Delegates.

The State Grange, composed of delegates
of the Oranges Of the different parishes, Is
holding meeting at Grunewald Hall
Grand Master Lewis presided, and Bro
Harris filed the Secretary's chair.
The following is list of delegates from the
different parishes in attendance:
Ascension-Benj Gibson, P. Fl. Harbour.
Avoyelles-G. Z. VOORHEES,, T. S. benson, j.
K Bard.
Caldwel-R D. Bridger
Catahoula-T. Rhlneheart, J. B. Wlsgin-
ton, r. P. Hodges, Isaac Boatner.
Concordia-J N. Beard.
East Baton Rouge-E. s. Morgan, E. H.
Fay. T. B. Brown, A. G. Carter, Jos. Joor,
K II. Day.
Frsnklin-T. B. Gilbert.
Grant-E. g. Willett.
Jackson-F M. Mccormick.
Livingston-M L. Bowman.
Morehouse-A. S. Keller.
Natckitoches Jas. E. Keegan
Orleans-S. Howell.
Pointe Coupee-J. L. Matthews, T. F. Sut-
ton.
Richland-W T. Oliver.
ST. Landry-E X. Branch
ST. HeIena-W. II. Tillery, Isaac Odum.
ST. James-V. E. NJ Anderson.
St. Tammany-Z. Sharp.
Tensas-H. +. ShSitfer
Tangipahoa - R. S. Venerables, W. H.
Weber.
Union-B. f. billiard, E. T. Sellers.
Vermilion-T. r. Hopkins.
WInn-E. D. Wall.
West T elioiana-R. Il. Ryland, L. P. Day,
Z. FL. Barrow.
Washirgton-W. G. Stowall, Hardy Rich
ardson.
The first meeting was held on Tuesday,
and Committee on Credentials was ap-
pointed. This committee reported yesterday,
and the Grange got to work.
What took place ts of course unknown, but
al adjournment until to-day was ordered.
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Treasure IrOye.

When Jones, Sharon, and their partners,
struck their Big Bonanza mine, they were
very poor men, and it vas called lucky
cnance-nothing more. Out of every hun
dred thousand men who have gone into
mining, it has been calculated that only ten
win a fortune, which is abont one IN every
ten thousand The very liberal scheme, the
Golden Drawing of the Louisiana State Lot
terry Company, gives one chance in six. This
they are enabled to do on their large capital
and resources, as we'll as the number of
tickets that have already been sold. At first
it was feared that prizes might be scaled, but
it is now announced they will be paid in full,
and that positively no postponement will
take place. We advise all those who intend
taking tickets to do So at once, that they may
be sure to secure their tickets. 1t is very
plain that somebody must win the prizes.
They will all be drawn they will all be paid.
1t is much better to invest a little money
with the prospect of splendid return, than
to throw 1t away on Injuries or spend it
recklessly. Think of this, all who have
faith in their "lucky star" Fortune pours
out her bounties on December 27-not before.
and perhaps never afterward, for hundreds OF
people who will have missed their golden
opportunity.
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THE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.

The Board of Control of the Agricultural
College met yesterday in the Office of Super
intendent of Education Brown. The Gov
ernor presided, and forum was present.
The purchase from the city for $4,000 of a
tract of land adjacent TO another tract pur-
chased from the city at auction sale, was
approved. It was announced that with the
tract purchased from Lynch, the College had
six hundred acres of land within "easy
distance of the city.
The Committee on Public Buildings was
authorized to contract for the removal OF
bodies buried on this land to consecrated
ground.
The present corps of professors were oon-
tinued in Office at the old salaries.
After the approval of several bills, and the
passage of resolution of thanks to the Presi-
dent Gov. Kellogg for his attendance, the
board adjourned.
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Annual Conference of the Metho.
dist Episcopal Church.
First Day.

The Annual Conference of the Louisiana
NJ. E. Church South, began on Wednesday
morning, at 10 o'clock, in the lecture room of
the Carondelet Street Methodist Church.
Bishop II. N. McTyeire, presiding.
Fully sixty five members answered to their
names; this is considered very large repre-
sentation for the first day of the conference
and is a fit exhibition of the interest taken by
both clergymen end laymen in the affairs of
their Church.
The proceedings were commenced by a
prayer from the Bishop, who then read the 18th
chapter OF Romans. The 272th hymn was
then sung, after which the following appoint
ments we're made by the Conference: Secre-
tary Rev. Christian Keener, and Rev. Samuel
Schroeder Assistant Secretary. The Confer
ence is composed OF representatives from all
that portion of Louisiana west of the Missis-
sippi River, and the city of Baton Rouge.
Bishop McTyeire, the presiding officer, is a
comparatively young man for the exalted po-
sition he holds in the Church, but is very
able and talented gentleman, eminentIy fitted
to fill the duties OF his office. Sixteen years
ago he was editor of the New Orleanns chris
tan Advocate and pastor of the Felicity Street
Methodist Church.
He is the youngest Bishop of the Methodist
Church South, and is President of the Board
of Trustees of the great Vanderbilt Univerity
in Nashville, Tenn. During the session Of
the conference, Bishop McTyeire will be the
guest of DR.. ". G. Austin.
The principal business of the first day was
that of organization and attention to routine
affairs, such as filling committees, and re-
vising the superannuated and supernumary
lists.
The general reports, as delivered by the
representatives present, show very favorable
condition of the Church in this Conference,
and future prospects appear very bright and
promising.
APPOINTMENTS FOR THIS EVENING.
The following appointments were made for
this evening at o'clock: Rev. II. o. White
will preach at the Carondelet Street Church,
and the Rev. Mr.. Wright at the Felicity Street
Church.
The Conference will meet each day at the
same place and will remain in session from IL
A. NJ. until 2. M.
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GREAT SALE OF ITALIAN MARBLE AND ALA
BAsTER STATUARY -Messrs. Montgomery will
sell on Friday, December 18th, at 10 o'clock
A. M. and P. NJ, at No. 60 Camp street, q
superb collection of Italian marble and ala
baster statuary, real French and Florentine
bronzes, and mantel clocks, the whole making
a beautiful display of rich ornamental works
of art, which were selected at Florence, Italy,
by Sig. Pandolini personally. The ladies
and gentlemen, and the public, are invited to
call and examine the collection, which is now
on exhibition at the aforementioned place.
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THE AUTHORSHIP.

Yesterday was the day on which Auditor
Clinton was, under his resignation, to retire
from office, and there was considerable specu-
lation on the streets and about the State
House as to whether he would be called upon
to go, or whether the Governor, by reap
pointing him, or by neglecting to appoint any
one else, would continue him in office.
Auditor Clinton is still in possession, and
will remain SO for five or six days to come, as
the Governor will make no appointment be-
fore that time.
Gov. Kellogg states that he has not as yet de-
cided who he will appoint; that there have
been several names submitted to him, but he
decided on none of them.
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ON DIT.

line DlOckade on the leVee mas uol yeI
been removed.
=. The city employees were paid yester-
day for the month of November.
-. The magic lantern attracts crowds
every evening to the corner of st. Charles and
Canal streets.
"A visit to the City Work-House showed
a number of improvements. Credit is due
Capt. Mealie for the same.
-. Canal street presented splendid ap-
pearance on Wednesday morning. The ladies
were ell out in their most elegant toilettes.
The Grand Jury were out on tour Of
inspection on Wednesday morning, visiting
the several station houses and public institu-
tisns.
-. Judge staes, of the Second Municipal
Police Court. sent Administrator of Police
Mccarthy $40, and the Dey of Algiers 50 so,
for fines collected during last week.
-. Five theaters are open now, German
parties and private soirees are frequent, fairs
and exhibitions abundant, and yet society
says the season is dull
49, Fourth District society was called upon
on Tuesday evening to congratulate two
happy couples, who entered the matrimonial
state under the most favorable auspices.
" Matters at the Court House were unu-
sualy dull on Wednesday morning. In the
Superior Court the case of Henry Soares vs.
A. Dubuclet was being presented.
j. After the order published in our local
~
able promptness; closed up their establish
ments. We trust there will rot be any occa-
sion for another order.
-. Judge Steele, Of the Superior Criminal
Court, intimated to the prosecuting officers
yesterday morning that it would be advisable
to have more cases fixed" as the court, if
this was done, would be enabled to do more
business.
j.. Canal street presented a very lively ap-
pearance in the early part of last evening.
The store windows were all lighted up and
filed with the most attractive holiday pres.
ents, and there were numbers Of ladies and
gentlemen and little folks promenading up
and down viewing the pretty 81 hts.
lu0 ON0Eihuu uoFeIuout SIdtoueut iOI
quarter ending December 1st is nearly COM
pleted, and will be issued by Secretary Buck,
OF the National Cotton Exchange, in a few
days. The report is expected to be fuller
than usual. At this juncture the information
expected to be conveyed in the report will be
Of unusual interest.
" There was rumor current around the
Third Ward Wednesday morning that at the
next meeting of the Mother Club resolution
would be offered asking the President to ap-
point a committee to draw up bill, and to
have it placed before the Legislature at its
next meeting. The bill will call for 81 poll
tax on every voter in the State of Louisiana.
-. Capt. Robinson, of the Harbor Police,
stated Wednesday morning that the plank road
leading from the Canal street ferry landing to
the Mobile Railroad depot, was in broken
and dangerous condition. He also stated that
he had received several complaints, also q
complaint from two ladies' who almost broke
their necks Tuesday evening by falling into
hole. The attention of the Superintendent
of Streets of this ward is earnestly called to
| the front
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The great dry goods sale by Messrs. Mont
gomery, at 100 Canal street, seems to be in
crossing in popularity. The old and the
young, rich and poor, ladies and gentlemen,
all frequent the auction mart. Yesterday
morning it was sight to see some oldish
men carrying off armfuls Of goods as Christ
mas presents to their wives. O1e siivery- headed
gentleman, after securing variety of use nj
articles finished his work by buying twelve
yards of brown silk for dress for his better
half for ten dollars. Another man secured an
all wool merino and silk Paisley shawl,
seventy-two inches by forty eight, for fourteen
dollars. There seemed to be quite furore
among the gentlemen present to get hold Of
something to take home as gifts to their
households at this gift-dealing season of the
wear.
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THE HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Several financial
and postal bills were introduced and referred.
Mr.. Randall introduced bill removing all
disabilities imposed by the third section of
the Fourteenth Amendment to the Cons.i-
tuition.
The bill is set for Tuesday of next week.
Immediately after the reading of the journal,
Mr.. Rainey, of South Carolina, introduced a
bill to abolish the Committee on Freedmen's
Affairs of the House.
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SCENE IN BUSINESS HOUSE ON CANAL
STREET. Merchant What makes you SO
late this morning, Bob 2"
Cierk-"I heard that the Detroit Free Press
mans book was out, and I've been looking
for the agent"
Merchant-'Did you find him ?"
Clerk-"Yes sir, and subscribed for the
book"
Merchandise right back and subscribe for
six more; l want one for myself and the
balance for holiday presents"
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BELLE ROWLAND will leave TO-DAY, gong
through to 5, reveport; the DokFEh anu bos NE
dis NJ W. JOYCE III Gravier street.
Oa,ce Board Of Underwriters-New OIleaDs,
Dec 15 1s15.-Consgnees having open rlyer policies
with companies composing this board are her7Dy no
tilted that shipments per steamboat w. j. Behan, re-
Gently sunk in Red River, wi not be covered under
their policies until he shall hay received new GER
tifcate of her seawOr Illness from the River lnspec
tor of this board By order of the board
dis 81 GEO. MATHER, Secretary.
TIL. Louisiana National Bank of New Or
leans-New Orleans Dec. H. lo75.-The annual cleo
ton of Directors of this bank 10 serve the ensuing
wear will be held the Banking House OF TUES
DAY the 18th of Jaru ~, 1876 between the hours
die I'd A. LURIA Cashier
Mutual National Bank. New OrIraDs. Dec.
TO- 1s75-The annual election for nine Directors to
sel the ensuing year will be held az the Banking
House, LOG Canal street. on TUESDAY, the 1lth
p M. ''''>'' '''" JOSEPH Mitchell, Cashier
dill I'm
Office Of the y ew Orleans Insurance Compa-
n.y. New Orleans, 18th Dec, 1S15-Notice Is hereby
given that in eobfornitY with article sixth OF the
charter of this comp,Iiy the annual tchon OF
will be held ar this office, orner canal and camp
streets, on MONDAY 27th December, 1875 between
dli I'd j. W. HINCKs. Score airy
Office Canal street, City Park and Lake
Railroad.-Stock holders in this Company VIII please
notice that the last installment OF Tn Per Cent on
their stock is due and payable at the Ofhce OF the
Company on the 22d inst.
BY order of the Board of Directors
diO lot r. NJ. HARRISON Secretary
Office of Now Orleans Ciy Railroad Com.
g. 1s75-At a meeting of the Bosrd Of Directors
held the sth inst Dyidena Of lhr[e Dollars
s share was pa ABLE to the
The transfer books will be closed for ten days pre-
vious to that date. e. " LEWIS,
dl0!ja1 secretary.
-
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S. w. nj.

w. M.--C-escent ConrIave No. ID. :. NJ.
M will meet FRIDAY, nth inst, at u O'Clock p
M in Heptasoph Hall, corner of Bienvile street and
Exchange AL ey. others of defupct Conclaves and
all persons desiring to Join under the dispensation
granted by the Grand Conclave of Louisiana, in
vited TO unite with tnis C0ncave which now resumes
active work.
BY order of
CIIAS Z. KELLER, NJ. Z A.
p. POWER JR Scribe die 2t*
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POLITICAL.


Bulletfn Qua rds.-A Called Meeting will be
held at the Hall, corner POydras and Liberty, at
o'clock THIS EVENING Punctual attendance
required. BY order Of the President.
die 1T G. W. WALSH, Secretary.
Hall First Ward Central Democratic Club,
Brown Hall, Melpomene street. between st. Charles
and PIytania-New Orlea s, December IA 1875 In
accordance with call from the Parish Committee,
there will be a meeting of this club on THURSDAY
EVENING December IT, at o'clock All Conserv-
alive citizens of the Ward are invited.
BY order of j. II. GLOVER, President.
D. MCCARTHY Secretary dis MEAN
Attention Third Ward Democrnts.-There
will be meeting of the Central Club of this Ward
on THURSDAY EVENING, December 3D. at 1880
o'clock, at M echancs Institute, Dryades street to
select Judges. Commissioners and erks for the ap
preaching election of Delegates. Elect on December
3d. j. X. S. SELLECK,
President Third Ward Central Democratic Club
THOS EGAN JR., Secretary dl4 lot
Second Wnrd.-TO the Democratic and Com
servativc Citizens of the Second Ward.-There wi
be a meeting of the Central Club THURSDAY
EVENING, Dec % at 79 O'Clock, at Minerva Hall,
on Clio street. Prytania, to select Judges and
COMMISSIONS fr the approaching election of Dele
gates. Election Dec. 30.
w. T. HOUSTON,
President Second Ward Central Democratic Club.
T. f. GRAHAM Secy di2 l0tf
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For TAMrIco, VERA Cruz, ETC.-The fine
steamship City Of Havana, having been un-
avoidably detained, will not leave for the
above ports until Saturday, the 1Ssh inst, at
A. NJ. For freight or passage apply to the
agent. MIR. John NJ Witherspoon, 60 Caron-
daIat Streat
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Julia, the only child of Gen. Stonewall
Jackson, is to be the recipient of an endow-
ment fund.
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Wants and To Rent inserted in the BULLETIN fol
fifty cents
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Blackman's Commercial College, 131 Caronde-
let. Terms reduced. See advertisement
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-16

Why are pianos the noblest of manufactured
articles? Because they are grand, upright
and square.
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Buy your buggy and carriage of l. T. Madduy,
| 81 Carondelet street, New Orleans.