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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
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ried out within the specified time
RESOLVED, That this Exchange respect
fully prays that the Senate and House
Of Representatives, now in session at
Washington, grant the petition Of the
United States Centennial Commission
and Board Of Finance, and appropriate
$l,50O,00O to complete said work.
RcsOlred, That whilst we are opposed
to Government aid In favor Of private
enterprises, IL should be borne In mind
that that exhibition cannot be consid-
cred a local or sectional one, and that 1t
is of national Importance that IL should
be successful, inasmuch Us the Presi-
dent Of the United States has invited,
through our diplomatic and consular
representatives, all nations OF the world
to participate In it; therefore, 1t may be
said that IL is under the fostering care
Of our Government, and hence 1t should
secure the MD il has asked for. Its
failure would be u national disgrace.
ResOlred, That we respectfully invite
our sister Exchanges and the various
commercial organizations throughout
the country to give their support to the
memorial Of the Centennial Commits
sion, which Is now before Congress !;
and be 1t further
ResOiUed. That copies Of these reso-
ltltionS shall be transmitted TO United
States Senators from New York, and
rlembers Of Congress from this city.
. Resolred, That the fraternal feeling
and good will now existing throughout
the country, and the manifest disposi-
tiop and purpose of those who battled
against each other, to join hands as one
people in the future. is II most auSpici-
Gus usherinB In Of the Centennial year,
and that their representatives in Con
gress should do no net which would
necessarily disturb the patriotic con
cord now existing and increasing and
in furtherance OF the friendly state
ments which have been substantially enr
bodied in the resolution and passed by
/. unanimous vote in the House Of Rep
tescntatiycs on the 9Th inst, that Con-
gress be and is hereby respectfully re-
,auested to remove all political disabli-
Ties resulting from the late civil war.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
BRIDGETON, n. J.
Trial Of &. X. Landls for Murder.

! BRIDaEToN, N. j., Jan. 1.-The trial
OF Charles X. lands, for the murder OF
Carruth, began in the County Court
this a. m. A very large audience was
present, and considerable interest was
manifested In the proceedings.
The prisoner was represented by Hon.
Potter III. Nixon Of Bridgcton, Hon.
Benjamin Williamson, ex-Chancellof
Of New Jersey, Hon. j. IL. Nixon OF
MiIIville, Hon. w. A. House and II. M.
Turner Of Vineland and Chas. Il. Shep-
pard Of Bridgeton. The prosecution
was represented by Hon. Jacob Vanatta,
Attorney General OF New Jersey. and
james II. Hoagland, Prosecutor OF
Pleas. Owing to the absence Of three
important witnesses the prosecution
was not ready to move the case
and the court adjourned until three
b. m when the absent witnesses were
expected.
The court reassembled at 3 =. IN. aud
Immediately began the work OF select
ing jury to try the case. The prisoner
came into the court attended by his de-
voted sister, who has been in constant
attendance upon him since his incar.
ccration, Sheriff Hampton, and w. a.
House, Of his counsel. Lands took q
seat with his counsel. A list Of jurors
was then called IL took an hour to Sc
cure the first juror, and all the after
noon to complete the jury,
The prosecution challenged ten men
and the defence twenty: three were set
aside. aud one Excused on account oi
physical disability. No reason was
given by the prosecution for challeng-
ing, but the defense objected to mem
bers Of the Oranges serving. because
shortly after the shooting of Carruth
certain Oranges in the county passed
resolutions denuneiatory Of lands.
When the name Of Mr.. Ludlow. OF
MilIville, was called, hc begged to be
excused as he had expressed an opinion
several times as to the guilt or innocence
OF the accused, and did not deem
himself u competent person rs q wit
ness Neither side objected to him, and
the Judge would not excuse him unless
they would. He was sworn III as
iuror. the dlfense have noted two ex-
ceptions already. ,fho jury having
been cmpannellcd, the court ordered
them to hold communication with no
one, ana not to consider the case until
tho evidence was in. Thcy were then
placed in the custody Of two constablcs.
The prosecuting attorney will open.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
U. $. SenatOrship.

Editors Montgomery Adrertisey =
Among the possible, il not probable
duties of the present General Assembly
will be to fill u vacancy In the United
States Senate from Alabama. The
Legislature need not pass its own por-
tails to faithfully discharge this import
ant trust. And with due regard for
the founded claims Of others, sit
in the lobby and look upon one
the voice of the party and OF the people
one whose delicate frame bears
the scars OF hundred political
battles and party triumphs
one who in peace and In war, in politi-
cal sunshine and In shadow has ever
been true to principle, and whose tren-
chant pen has done more to marshal
tho forces of the State and of the
South than any other this side OF the
Potomac-one whose innate mOdesty
not only never asked for office at the
hands Of the people he has served so
long and SO well, but who seems totally
wields over the truly loyal hearts OF his
countrymen.
The name OF John Forsyth Is historic
his fame is national-better known
and more revered, perhaps, than any
other in the land, save that OF Alexan-
der Stephens, Of Georgia. Occupying as
he does seat in the House, almost by
protest, it is, indeed, gratifying to see
the homage already manifested for Col.
Forsyth by the representatives OF a peo-
pie who can never fully and effectually
repay the debt they owe party leader
without peer, nay, political
ly and personally, sans peur ct
sans reproche. II the people
OF this State verify owe him anything
for a life time Of unflinching service ex-
clusively devoted to the public veal,
now Is the time to pay it. The people
are ready. believe from obvious
manifestations that the peoples Rep
resentatives are ready, then let the
press Of Alabama, and Of the South,
rally to this standard and to their
merited champion in the possible
contingency. II party service, party
| fealty and party triumph ever claimed
anything as the just need Of victo-
ry, let them claim it now. II
| Is through the press, and from
the press, that this should come, and il
is to me, verify. passing strange, tina,
other class, trade or profession, has
and assert its own esprit de corps in al
hour 50 oppottune.,in a cause SO just
In triumph so we'll earned-in a meet
SO we'll bestowed as would be the voice
Of the people speaking through theil
representatives Of the General Assem-
bly, In sending to the United States Sen
ate, John Forsyth, OF Mobile.
i An OLD MEMBER or THE PRESS GANG
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
Two Men Killed and One Wounded
cape Of the Murderer.

About half-past four o'clock last even.
ing difficulty occurred on Elysian
Fields street, between Victory and LIE.
wee, between four men, Thos
Pickett, Jack Low, Mike Knuckley and
and VIM. Knuckley, which resulted In
two Of the party being killed and one
slightly wounded In the left arm, by q
revolver in the hands of Thos. Pickett
who made his escape.
Our reporter was Immediately upon
the scene and CLEANED the following de.
details:
The difficulty originated at an enter.
tainment, given at the Green Tree
House, of which Thomas Pickett is the
proprietor.
The immediate cause Of the row could
not be asccrtained, but at all events, a
discussion arose at the Green Tree
House between the parties named,
and harsh words were used, and
all Of them think ing they
had been equally insulted, and
not wishing to create a row where so
many women were gathered, it was
mutually agreed that they would meet
at the above place for settlement.
At the appointed hour all were on
hand, and the row opened by Low re-
marking something to Pickett, and at
the same time jostling him Pickett,
taking the jostle for a new insult,
stepped back few PAGES, drew his re-
volver and fired, the shot taking effect
In Lows right breast, killing him in
stantly
Pickett, seeing the other two men ad-
vancing, and doubtlcssly thinking they
intended to attack him, continued fir.
ing, his second shot striking Mike
Knuckley in the abdomen, and his third
shot wounding VIM. kuncklcy in the
left arm.
Pickett, after emptying his revolver
walked to his brother-in-l laws store
and was seen to throw the weapon in
the room. He then walked TO the cor
ner OF Victory street, where he was
stopped by II citizen, who held him
fully ten minutes but before the police
arrived he managed to escape.
The body of Low was conveyed to the
residence OF his mother, a few steps
from the scene Of the tragedy. Mike
Knuckley was conveyed to the Charity
Hospital where he expired shortly after
arriving VIM. Knucklcy was also con
veyed to the same place for medical
treatment. Up TO IA late hour last night
the assassin, Pickett, had not been cap
tured.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

SALT LAKE Cry. Y.--Jan. 1.-THE Legis-
lature assembled yesterday. Assembly
man Foote, from Soole, the only GENTLE
member, was refused a seat, although
provided with certificate Of election.
This has produced some excitement
among -Mormons, and gives color
to the repeated assertions that the
Mormon Church is opposed to any
change.
Gov. Emery will read his message to-
day.
BUFFALO, Jan. 1.-THE jury In the
Lord bribery trial, after being out all
night, came into court this morning and
reported that there was no prospects OF
an agreement.
CINcIgNATr, Jan. IA woman Of bad
repute, named Butler, was found dead,
with her skull crushed, at her home, six
miles south Of North Vernon, Indiana,
on Saturday. The murderer is un-
known.
Minor J. Charles, the young man who
committed rape on Miss Sirchard,
while escorting her to the house OF her
relatives at Warsaw, Indiana, three
weeks ago. was yesterday sentenced to
sixteen years imprisonment.
SAY FRAscIsco, Jan. 1.-THE com
mittee of the State Senate charged with
the investigation of the alleged fraudu-
lent claim of Geo. w. Ellis to portion
of the Mission creek tide lands ad-
lourned to-day The testimony indi-
Gates that the matter was fixed up by
Ellis and friends and an attorney to
create and perpetuate . claim 70 the
lands adverse to the city. It is not be-
lieved that ex-Gov. Pachess was party
in any way to the fraud otherwise than
10 signing the deed to Ellis, relying upon
the statements of other persons as &c
the character ofathe instrument.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
CITY ITEMS.

POLICE NoTEs. Brown en-
ticed Jim Griffin into her den, Mt the
corner OF Customhouse and Franklin
streets, and robbed him OF $45 currency.
Griffin, not thinking the operation alto
gether fair, procured Metropolitan
and had the ''innocent" Josephine lock-
ed up on the charge OF robbery. y
A colored man named Joe, driver for
the firm Of Keep, Raymond IL Co., was
thrown from his float aud severely in
jured about the body, at the corner OF
Poydras and Peters streets, Tuesday
morning.
Thos. Kelly, alias Carson, who walks
the streets for a livelihood, was yester-
day arrested on Royal, between Gus
tonhouse and Bienville streets, and
locked up in the Third Precinct,
charged by Peter Holmes with the
crime Of larceny.
1t would be we'll for the proper au-
thoritles to pay some attention to the
stone crossing at the corner Of Common
and Baronne streets, which Is broken
in two and may cause some wayworn
traveller to break limb.
G. II. Thompson, u halter, was Gala
boosed in the IRENE station, charged
by P, Holten with being accessory to a
larceny.
Rudolph Schmidt was arrested yes
terday ut his domicile on Cont street,
by virtue of q warrant sworn out by II.
RI. Ringgold, who charges him with en-
bezzlement and breach of trust,
Chas. Welsh, who belabOred Chas.
Vandervault Sunday night last with a
club. was yesterday arrested by. Ser
peant Thebault, and incarceratcd in the
Fifth station.
A CoLogED WOMAN DANGEROUSLY
BURNT.-At three o'clock yesterday a
colored woman, named Jane Brown,
residing at 98 Perdido street, while
standing near the fireplace, had her
dress ignited, and before assistance
could be obtained was dangerously
burnt about the body and limbs. She
was Immediately conveyed to the Char
jtv Hospital for medical attention. Our
reporter visited the hospital at a late
hour last night and learned from the
physician in charge that she was still
alive, but he pronounced her case
hopeless one.
SUPPOSED SUICIDE. evening a
citizen informed Officer Williams that
about o'clock he saw an unknown wo-
man, in an excited state, run towards
the head of the Old Basin, and q few
moments afterwards heard OF splash III
the water. He supposed the woman
committed suicide. The body was moi
recovered.
A Man DANGEROUSLY CUT.-About
o'clock last evening a difficulty oc.
Cured at the corner Of Liberal and st
Anthony streets, between John Gebe
wood and Alphonse Lerce, which re
suited i'm the former being cut and dan
gerously wounded in the left side witt
q knife in the hands of the latter, wht
eluded capture for time, but was sub
seauently arrested and locked up in ths
| Fifth Police Station.
| FrRE.-About 80 last evening, firt
broke out in the roof Of the two-stor.
kitchen attached to a frame cottage Of
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
Alabama Items.

The Selma Times contains the follow
ing very hattering notice OF Mobile,
coupled with good wishes, which we
heartily indorse:
We found Mobile alive with visitors
from every portion OF the country.
Thousands had focked there to witness
the parade on Friday night, and the
streets were thronged. IT was with
great satisfaction that we saw many eyi-
dences OF a great revival In business In
Mobile and apparent prosperity, which
subsequent inquiry demonstrated to be
substantial. The long, dark night that
rested upon Mobile has passed away,
and trade in all departments has reviv-
ed and is increasing. We could not,
without extending this article to an un-
reasonable length, enter into details,
and we simply refer to the fact that sew
erai ships were in port loading for Liv-
erpool and the Continent, and that the
several years. This condition OF things
is gratifying to the writer and should
be to all Alabamians. Mobile Is our
natural seaport and she should have
the good will OF all OF our people. We
should rejoice to see her population
doubled and to see her grand, pros
porous city.
The Centennial fever Is spreading in
Alabama. The State journal alluding
to it says:
We understand that number OF
prominent ladies OF Montgomery will
soon organize a "Woman's Centennial
Association for Alabama, and that
they will endeavor to secure without
delay all articles of interest bearing
upon the great event. There are. no
doubt, relics of the Revolutionary days
in Alabama, and those having them IN
possession will be glad to have them
exhibited at Philadelphia. 1t Will
require some funds to carry OUT
the objects OF the proposed organiza-
ton, and we understand that commit
tee will wait upon our citizens and ask
those who feel SO disposed to contribute
! to the success Of the movement. The
ladies Of all the leading cities OF the
country have already Centennial as
sociations in active operation, and they
are contributing no little to the success
OF the Philadelphia exhibition. In this
| great country, where woman Is free, no
scheme Of any significance can succeed
unless assisted by our noble ana patri-
otto women,
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
NEW YORK.
Report Of the Weather.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE weather,
which for tho past two or thrco weeks
has been remarkably mild, experienced
a sudden change last night, and by mid
night the thermometer had fallen TO q
degrees below zero. The weather this
morning continues cold and piercing
wind is blowing.
Reported Failure.
II was reported late yesterday that
Ochakloughton Bros. sugar refiners had
failed. It is learned that they are con-
siderably embarrassed, and some or
their papers was protested at the banks
yesterday. G
Plymouth ChurcI, Investigation.
Preliminary arrangements for q mu-
tual council are not yet completed.
One OF the ministers invited by Ply
mouth Church, since his acceptance.
has been taken ill and is unable to at
tend. 1t is expected final settlement
Of arrangements will be made to-day,
when Van Cott and Shearman hold
another meeting There have been
twenty churches invited to the council,
and ten clergymen who are not in
charge az any church. 1t is said that
Mrs. Mouiton's invitation to that
church was read. Mr.. Stone offered a
resolution that the invitation be ac-
cepted, and that the church send dele
gate 70 the council. DR.. Scudder favored
the resolution, but others opposed It,.
A series Of preambies and resolutions
were offered as an amendment, setting
forth that in consideration OF the ques-
ton proposed by Mrs. Moulton would
necessitate the inquiry into the guilt or
innocence OF Mr., Beecher; that thes e
questions have thus far proven in
soluble; that continued agitation OF
the matter is profitless and socially de-
moral.z;ng that no delegate could be
chosen to fairly represent the sentiment
OF the Church, and therefore the invita-
ton was declined.
The amendment was adopted.
Centennial Resolutions.
At a meeting Of the New York Cotton
Exchange yesterday, ths following
resolutions were passed:
Resolced. That in the opinion OF this
Exchange It is essential that the Cen
| tennial, to be held at Philadelphaa THIS
year, which will present the growth
and progress OF our country since the
establishment of the Governments,
Should Is Eggthy pf the great oD'ecf
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. II. 1880 D. m.-Cotton dull
7'sd. Sales to-day 1000 bales of which 1000 bales
are for export and speculation. Receipts 20 800
Of which 1900 are American. Arrivals t-s2d
cheaper. December shipment from Savannah
basis low midding. end. March and April de-
liverics. do. 6ad.
q y. m.-Cotton unchanged February and
March shipments from Savannah or Charleston
bass low Inidding, por sail. q t3-IGd.
4:50 y. m.-Cotton dull; middling upands
10 igd. middling Orleans. 7jsd. Sales to-day
800 bales. of which 1000 are for export and specu-
lation. American 1900. January aud February
shipments from Savannah or Charleston, basis
MAY and June delivery from Savannah or
Charleston. lass middling uplands. 6 Is 16d
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
LONDON.
Dion Doucicault Writes a Letter.

LONDON, Jan. 11.--Dion Boucicault
published n letter this morning In refu-
tation of several English journals ac-
cusing him of mercenary motives in
writing his letter to Mr.. Disraeli in be-
half Of Fenian prisoners. He announces
his retirement from the stage. He says
he has been losing one hundred pounds
monthly during his London engage
mcnt, and during his occasional hours
he has lost many thousand pounds.
1t Is announced that the coming ses-
sion of Parliament will be opened by
Her Majesty Queen Victoria and the
4 -. E.i.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
MARINE.

SOUTHWEST PASS, Jan. IL, IL IN. Ba-
rometer 30 go. Wind north, strong.
Weather cloudy and cool. Arrived
Steamship Chas. w. Lord, Cotton, mas
ter, at $ a. m, from Havana, to Il. a.
Yorkc & Go. British bark Maggie Mil
Ter, Cook, MASTER, 6 days and - hours
from Savannah, in ballast. to Schultz
u 90. Sailed Barks Rosa u Carmen
and Odulia.
6p. m. Barometer 80 80. Wind north.
east, stiff breeze. Weather cloudy and
cool. Arrived-British ship Thornhill,
Haynes, master, 40 days from liver
pool, i'm ballast, to j. A. Bryson q Go.
American schooner y. Fl. Tngraham,
Ames, master, days from Galveston,
with cotton seed, to Norton & Bell.
British ship Adriana, Jordan, master,
AZ days from the Downs, in ballast, to
master. No departures.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
French Politics.

The Paris correspondent Of the Times
telegraphs: 1t is generally believed
that the Ministers, while agreeing on
the general sense Of the programme,
will differ in regard to details. On the
other hand, in view of Dufaure's reso-
lutte attitude, Marshal Mcmahon and
M. Buffet, it is thought likely, will
hesitate to embark on policy which
might entail serious results.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12

White street, near Erato, but owing to
the prompt arrival Of the Fire Depart
ment. the flames were extinquished
with damage of about 800 The
property is owned by Mrs. Williams,
and Is insured In the Teutonia Insur-
ance Company.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12

esi for jan. and Feb. osl. for March. Corn quiet
No. mixed. ~ for Jan. and 40 for Feb Oats
sai.. barley firmer: No. spring. ii Vel for
cash. Feb, 81 79Q1 80. Rye 62h Pork stealy at
$40 40 for cash and Feb. and sl9 75de19'779 for
Lard quiet at 412 35 for cash and Feb and si3 e2j
for march, Whiskv flrmar nj Al Aa
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
THE COURTS.

Among the courts yesterday little
business was transacted, as they
adjourned almost Immediately after
being opened, on account OF the de-
mise OF Mr.. VIM. M. Randolph, dis
tinguished member Of the bar, and q
descendant Of John Randolph Of Roan-
oka
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.

Motion Filed In the case OF the State
arrest Of judgment was fixed for trial
and argument on Thursday.
Indefinitely Postponed-Statev vs. Car
rie Scott; bond cancelled and defend
ant released on her own recognizanco
for $1,000.
State VS.. Michael McNamera-Bail
fixed mt $3D0O
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
SECOND DISTRICT COURT.

SECOND DISTRICT COURT.
New SUGGESTIONS Opened Succession
OF Blance Cccile Commagere, deceased,
wife Of Eugene +. Garcia, and success
sion OF Ludwig Vollers.
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
New Cases Filed--Geo. G. Norcross
VS.. ID. d. Gibson. PossessOry action to
be put in possession Of property.
Decisions-In the cases OF M. Soye
VS.. j. Gourdain. Judgment by default
for $3.50 confirmed.
M. Soye VS.. w. X. Bonner ct ais, for
5000. Judgment confirmed.
M. Soye VS.. John Coleman. Judgment
by default for $500 confirmed.
M. Soye VS.. Vincente Prats. Judg-
ment by default for 1920 confirmed
M. Soye VS.. John Williamson. Judg-
ment by default for $500 confirmed.
n. Stein vs. f.. Ducknan, widow Of Jno.
Hohle. Judgmc mt by default for $500
confirmed.
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.
The Bayly-Pond- Fourchy case rediyi-
vus The trial of the motion for new
trial In the case Of g. M. Bayly Il Pond
VS.. Paul Fourchy was heard on Tues
day morning by Judge Cullum, Of the
Fifth DISCREET Court, and taken under
adyisement. Mr.. Scmmes, counsel for
the defendants, stated it was very
novel proceeding for the plaintiffs, In
whose favor q judgment had been rem
dered, to ask for new trial, and that it
was not at all customary for them to do
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-12
Reported Failure.

IL was reported late yesterday that
Ochakloughton Bros. sugar refiners had
failed. It is learned that they are con-
siderably embarrassed, and some OF
their papers was protested at the banks
vcaferlay 4EaA &s5H k
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-06-30
NOTICE.

80 JAMES JOHNSON, II. 1. PREsrOx. OR
whom Il may concern: You IRE hereby notified
that have expended money aud performed labor
for you 70 the amount Of &65 or S27 50 for each OF
you. On the Discovery claims a the Atlanta mine
situate In Middle Boise District Alturas County.
Idaho Territory; and unless you pay the came 70 me
before the expiration Of ninety days from date here
Of your respective interests in said mine will Dc
forfeited 70 me BY operation Of law.
ta.. COsTIN SIMMONS,
Atlanta City. Middle Boise District, idaho Terri.
tory. April It'll, 1870. "g8@