The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-01-01
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the lists of arrivals in the city.
A.. Returning Boards, like the o.her old
lumber of the State, must be cast aside.
THE Custom House recalls pleasant
groves and shady walks in its quietude.
90. Only a short time left to carry out the
good intentions made on the LIST of January
1875; new ones arc about in order now.
Let the people keep in mind the fact
tina. SO long as the Returning Board exists,
the right of franchise is an absurdity.
The City Council were in caucus yeste1-
dav for several hours, in the Mayors parlor,
aad adjourned without transacting any bust
ness.
Auditor Clinton vacated his Office yes
terday. The new Auditor, Geo. B. Johnson,
will take possession of the Office on Mon
day.
-. Down at the Court House disconsolate
lawyers wander about seeking imaginary eli
ents. The records are having q rest now and
the clerks enjoy their cigarettes in peace.
80. The pitcher of egg nog received at the
BULLETIN Office last night from the Washing
ton Exchange, was disposed of with many
wishes for the success and future prosperity
of Frank Desbons, the proprietor.
-. The unprecedented warm weather fer
the season we have experienced for the past two
weeks has played the mischief with game,
and our markets are but sparsely supplied
with ducks, birds, venison, etc.
j.. With the compliments of Edw. Prophet,
Lat ,,;t IS
which (the egg nog, We mean,) was drunk
with many wishes that Ed. may prophet
during the year his pitcher and contents
ushered in.
-. Last evening Webster Long, Esq.
Judge Of the Third Municipal Police Court,
received New Years present from his many
friends. This present was buggy, and the
presentation and acceptance was accompanied
by the usual ceremonies.
Ca Thursday evening a number of
young men of the Second District formed
Social Club. The following named gent men
we're elected officers for the term of one year:
B. Solache, President; Jos. J. Prats, Vice
President; H. E. Capdan, Recording Secre-
tnry; Chas Aron Financial Secretary; 81.
Martu, Treasurer.
-. Capt John P. Montamat and Sergeant
John Mccain were reinstated by the Police
Board yesterday. 1t will be remembered
that they were dismissed the force some
months ago, for the prominent part taken in
the row on Royal street. in which Mr.. Brous-
seau was shot by ex-Special Officer Sherman.
The following ticket was elected in the
Third Ward
Anthony Wizard, Jas. Couslev, Walter H.
Rogers, Jas. Fiynne, Chas. J. Miltimore,
Clarke, And. Mckay, VIM. e Uniacke, An
drew Leonard, G. F. Humbrecht, J. NJ No
rich, Peter Blaise, Edward Kennedy, McKin-
ley Gibson, A. Stewart.
-. There was a caucus of the Conservative
members Of the Legislature at the State
House last night Nothing of public interest
was transacted. Speaker Estilette announced
that he would call meeting for Sunday at
IL NJ, and desired every Conservative mem
bers Of the Legislature to attend. The
meeting will be held in the caucus room at
the State House.
.. Young gentlemen who make a large
number of calls to-day. are respectfully in
formed that lamp-posts do not dance New
Years night apothecaries' lights do not
belong to the cars, 6re-plugs do not converse,
sidewalks do not rise up and hit one in the
face, and the hall door can not be unlocked
with a safe key. Experience has shown the
contrary.
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the murder of one Detie, came up before
Judge Staes yesterday morning for examina-
ton, and after hearing the evidence, the
judge sent Mayo before the Superior Criminal
Court to answer the charge of manslaughter,
and fixed his bail at $1,000, which was imme-
diately furnished. Mayo was represented by
J. N. Hagin, Esq
-. e. q. Wharton, Esq, Secretary of the
Central Council Property Holders Union, has,
under instructions, responded to the commu-
nication of Hon. L. J. Souer, Chairman Of
the committee appointed at the Repub'
lican Caucus for the purpose of advis-
ing with the Property Holders Union Asso-
citation upon bills that have for their object
the reduction Of taxation, and such other bills
that have reform in their nature, with a view
Of giving them the cooperation Of this eau
Gus. Mr.. Wharton, under instructions, says
that committee will be appointed by the
Central Council to confer with the Republican
committees.
-. Last night the Manhattan Club, of the
Sixth Ward, presented their Treasurer, Thos.
Buckley, Esq, handsome gold medal, as a
slight testimonial of their appreciation of his
worth as a citizen and his energy as member
of the club. J. Volrath, Esq, Secretary,
made the presentation on behalf Of the club,
After the ceremony, on the invitation of Mr..
Buckley, the club partook Of a champagne
punch and sumptuous lunch. The Man
haitian Club is one Of the strongest Demo-
cratic clubs in the Sixth Ward, and its officers