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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-01-16
THE COURTS.
Superior Criminal Court
MOTIONS,

MOTIONS.
In the case of the ) ate vs.. Henry Watson. mo-
ton In arrest of judgment came up for argu.
ment, and the matter continued.
Bernard Dinnat was brought before the bar of
this court yesterday for sentence. On motion of
allowed to tile a motion for a new trial
State W.. Bernard Baum rden. Motion to adj
NIT the prisoner to bail filed
State vs.. }. j. Martin, charged with willful per-
Jury. Motion to quash was brought up yester-
day and overruled Prisoner arrapued and
pledead not guilty.
First District Court.
As the Court House clock pointed to the hour
OF ~, Judge Able took the bench looking yerv
serious, at the same time taking glass of water.
just as the Judge had finished his glass of the
pure beverage, Jennie Edwards a prisoner in the
dock, was heard to say:
SO sure you see de Judge take water he goin'
To send me down for ten day to de Parish"
Sure enough, her words came true.
SENTENCED.
The first person called up was Jennie Edwards.
Jennie" said the judge. "A jury of honorable
men have seen tit to find you guilty of assault
and battery, for which crime will have Won fur
nlshed with accommodations i'll the Hotel Pc
gram for the term of ten days.
" lizard Fillmore, your case is the samo q.
JennIe's. will give you the same extent of time.
ten days. ''
MOTHS seymour, charged with larceny.
HABEAS CORPUS.
H. II. Wlllamson resident of the parish Of
Mlnn, claims that the Criminal Sheriff. Cant.
Wm FaSan, wrongfully detains him in custody
and hence he applies for writ of habeas corpus'
Get Tor hearing next Monday.
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THE BANK OF CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, Jan. 1.-THE Erdnaiae, pub
fishes an extract from San Francisco letter
GATED December "a, to New York city Journal
reporting Burlng Bros, prominent stock brokers
mere, commenced suit against tie tru tee. Of the
bank OF California, charging misconduct and
negligence IN the management Of the affairs Of
ne bank, and alleging over-issues and reissues
President Ralston.
Also states that he appropriated a. 5OO. 900 10
MS own purpose and allowed drafts and IN
secured loans to the amount OF several million
dollars additional, and that when the trustees
saw the complaint they settled with bnri,nS
Bros on their terms. The true history Of tbiss
transaction, given by reliable authority, is that
Burling Bros. borrowed for Ralston's account
several hundred thousand dollars, giving their
own notes for the same and receiving and using
as collateral stock Of the Bank Of California
which was comparatively worthless.
The bank trustees showed no disposition to
help the Burllngs out OF thsr uilhculty, and pro-
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THE REVOLUTION IN MEXICO.

Tucson, ARIZONA, Jan. 14.-Authentic news
| has reached here that Gen. Sernas's troops Jude,
| Gen Quilemico, attacked Pesquiro's troops on
the 29;n OF December, and compelled the latter
to fall bac@ upon Deispe, where, being reinforced
they in turn compelledQ uilemico to retrea. will
loss. On Jan. Sd decisive fight took place at
Campas, place garrisoned by $50 government
troops.
Gen. Quilemco, at the head of forty men, at
tackled the place. After spirited conflict of
some hours the State troops we're defeated. and
compelled to evacuate the town, which was taken
possession of by Serna. The loss is reported
considerable
Ures, The capitol Of Sonora. has pronounced in
favor OF Gen. Serna, and 10 now IN possession of
his adherents.
The Serna party are now in possession Of Her
massilo, Altar and other important piaces The
State troops are apparently demorallz.d
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The Effect of President Mac MahOn's
Proclamation.
General News.
Etc, Etc, Etc.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

%asgNGToN, Jan. 15-The House Electio
Esa-1a1iftee heard the argument of w. II. Tres
esss: jaat the Third Congressional District O
.cxEh carolina not entitled to a Represen a
sr,e D.salse it was not wholly contiguous terri
SIEy, cgg county not touching any OF the othel
s81, x kse argument 81 omitted in behalf OF Hogt
i;,staGn.ng the district.
EyItsg- Pascal suggested that the question sub
rastsi ~ Mr.. Prescott bears upon the validity Of
al ID, Giher South Carolina Representatives: il
za4 net is null, the State has not been legally
e3rsSl d. The present Legislature must re-
sse.s1ES Il, and order new election in all the
acc.Ilss~.
NC Election Committee have decided to take
sbs Esp as evidence in the Third South Caro-
ina Congressional District contest which shows
ahaa spe county IL separated twenty-five miles
tHa tSe rest OF tbs District, and pl iinly in vio-
laia;Nso 81 the act Of Congress. The committee
sK'seyRr, before acting, will inquire into the
7sss,tea Of passing the act by the Legislature and
Ii sAsa. fed 1t was done for preventing represent
aaon 10 ahe minority, Hoge will be unseated.
TIE question Of uuseating the balance or the
1Sai1galf on Is not before the committee and liz a
s1sre sale gestion.
,fhH Wronicle makes amends for the misrepre-
sanitation Of Gen. Gordons views of amnesty 1t
asw correctly represents Gen. Gordon's position
niDSs:
He gSsnator Gordon) is opposed to sny condi-
Gsn cOnnected with amnesty, but wishes 1t free
ard universal. He will not vote for bill which
snriad Mr.. Davis, az he cannot consent to DO a
BArsy 10 discrimination against the ex-CoHiad-
srats Pre- sident.
IL, however, a bill for universal amnesty can
Has be passed without attaching to it the pro- |
'nsed oath to support the Constitution he would |
votes for the bill with such an amendment"
40 new OF the reported distul Dances in three |
ca me parishes of Louisiana, the Attorney Gen
s'Ia VIII soon, by direction of the President pro-
Hsae letter addressed to United States District |
lAtssrDey Beckwith directing him to use all ef- |
flrts to quiet the disturbances, and to execute |
sse Eniorcem' mt act by bringing all Offenders to
sral The President, as expressed in CONVERSE
acz to-day, seems determined to preserve the |
rsasW peace as far as it is in his power to do 81.
~m. y. Austin, the new Third Auditor, as
armed The Office to-day.
ssece.Pts Of customs for the week IS, l25, OI0,
ssssii,st S,C2j 600 the same week last year
%lsHIsGToN, Jan. 15.-Marshal Packard, who
sar been IL attendance upon the National Repub-
iAEnn Committee, lett for New Orleans tonight.
Tie House committee on Mexican border
iEDables have determined that it ID not necessary
ns fnske personal investigation on the spot, but
'an get all the facts Of the stuati from the
7fI"rss Of army officers lodged in the War De-
iTtnoeus; The committee holds another meet
Es Monday, |
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NEW YURk COTTON Market.

New YORK, Jan. 15.-At the Cotton Exchange
on the spot market hiss been dull and lower. The
po5lton has been much depressed by dull and
declining market III Liverpool the decline in gold
and exchange here, and the excessive receipts
both at the ports and interior towns. The agri-
cultural bureaus report fell fiat on the trade.
No tention was paid to it, in which there were
no significant points. The crop Is now estimated
by many at 4,250,00 bales
For future delivery there has been almost a
steady decline for the week it is an important
reduction. At one time there was some ANNA
ton created by shorts covering on contracts put
out at higher figures, and by some speculative
demand from the South, but this soon died out
and at the close is dull and depressed.
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Memorialize Congress In Favor of Iefees.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. !
New Orleans, La, Jan. Is, 1876. {

New Orleans, La, Jan. Is, 1876 {
To the Police Jurors of the River Parishes of Louis
ana and Citizens of New Orleans:
The Chamber of Commerce adopted resolutions
at Its meeting in December, memoriaizinc the
Congress OF the United States to assume control
OF the levees of the Mississippi River and to re-
pair and rebuild them at National expense. The
drainage OF the States and Territories of the Mis-
and In spite of all that can be done to prevent It
great damage is inflicted upon a people who are
powerless r self-protection.
Under authority conferred by the Chamber T
have appointed Professor G. G. Forshey, a gen
tleman we'll known to YOU as an engineer of
ability, who has had many years experience on
the various public works Of this State. to p,o-
coed to Washington to represent the Chamber
and the people, IN their prayer to Congress or
National aid. The mission to be Al effectuaI
as it might and should be, will be attended with
considerable expense, which tue revenues of the
Chamber OF Commerce are not sufficient to meet
L therefore appeal to tn, Sc most directly inter
ested to raise subscriptions and forward the
amounts to II. o. Seixas Cha rman of Executive
Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. who
Will give early account for the money received.
Immediate action should be taken by the DO.
lice juries Of the river parishes the property of
whose people Is so greatly endangered, calling
on them for such contributions as thev NAV be
willing to make. A peope Who could under such
circumstances, be indifferent and inactive would
be entitled to little consideration from others
less interested. The time Is very opportune
Congress is now in session, aud It's commission
of engineers have reported Ii favor of system
OF levees constructed by AMI under government
control; and regular committees on leyees are
organized for the consideration OF all questi ms
connected Herewith. Let our special agent have
the means OF being heard through the public
press and all other proper ways. Indolent action
at this time would iorbode lay elsewhere. Very
CYEus BrssEY.
President Chamber of Commerce
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THE AOSELLE AFFAIR.

New YoRK, Jan. A-European advices stat,
the nvestigation into the cause OF the explosion
at Bremerhaven is proceeding vigorously, espe
c!ally the efforts to obtaining clues to the prob
abe confederates Of Thompson, whose real n anne
was King. This fact is established by the inves
tigation and that is strengthened by the initia
tx, in India ink, on his left arm
The Madgsberg Gazette asserts positively thar
Thomas, under another alias, was commander OF
the Old Dominion, notwithstanding all denias
also SAYS there can be no doubt he had confeder.
stes and revealed one of them before his death,
whose whereabouts the authorities are n aking
great efforts to discover. This per.on is said to
have been Thomas companion about the time
the City of Boston was lost
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The YoUNG MEMS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Although our Crescent City has been through
out the States famous for her noble public chart
ties, yet, much good as their benefcence has
wrought, We have with us, working quietly and
without the bare of trumpets, many select
organizations winch for benev ience and charity
vie with hese public institutions. In the roll of
this brigade none stand out IN holder relief than
the Young Mems Benevolent Association. whose
good deeds have become hous hold words here,
aud whose modesty has enhanced their charita-
bic acts more than all notorety possibly could do.
With a membership exc eding thai ofany other
that has thus far secured in bank handsome
balance of thousands, we need not say more than
that this body has before it future brighter and
more expansive than even its organizers e1-
pected, and Its career will, in the history Of our
day, be one Of the red le ter pages Of uisiana's
annals To the gentlemen of this association we
are under many obligations for their courtesy
AID good seloW-hip. Lay tier scod work 80 ca
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FROM THE PASSES.

SOUTHWEST PASS, Jan. Is, P. NJ Baromete,
3o.45; Wind E., light. Weather cloudy and
very haZy.
Arrived American schooner H. E. Willard,
Willard; master, days from Kingston, ia.
British bark Bel Stewart, Giliiat. master. "A
DAYS from Savannah
Norwegian bark President Daae, Alsen, mas
ter, AZ days from Antwerp.
Spanish bark America, Cazoneral, master, 7
days rom Havaa
Sailed: steamer Gracla and bark Clara Eaton.
The steamer State of Louisiana is at anchor
outside, taking in COAL
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day some transactions are reported 1t an eight

day some transactions are reported ct an eigh
lowen
The reduction in the bank rate Of discoun
next Thur sday is already talked about. Con
tlnental exchange, however, owing to the scarcit.
OF bills were less favorable to this market at the
close OF the week. In Mincing Lane the markets
for produce continue depressed. Sugar has been
very dull, deliveries proceed fav .rsbly with the
stock in the Kingdom, under the average Of the
three previous years at the same date. There IS
more inquiry for all descriptions OF hops, both
new and old, at full prices.
PARIS, Jan. l5-ihe elections for senatorial
| delegates will be held throughout France to-mor-
row runday). 1t is barely possible, however that
heavy SHOWS in some places will cause post
pc nement.
President MacMahon's proclamation has fallen
rather flat The Republican ne "spapers, which
were expected to greet it with sharp criticisms,
appear with the exception OF few lrreconcils.
ble., delighted with the recognition OF the Re-
pubic and the appeal for fair trial OF the con
stitutonsl laws. At the Bourse it produced no
effect. In political circles the prevalent opinion
is that it leaves things they were. Satisfac-
ton is generally felt at the adjustment of the
Ministerial crisis, but there is an entire absence
of enthusiasm.
PARIS, Jan. 15-Hon John Lathrop Motley,
the American historical writer. has been elected
Foreign Associate OF Academy OF Moral and Po-
litica Science. The electoral addresses Of almost
all the senatorial candidates in departments are
couched in general terms supporting the Repub- |
lie and President MacMahon.
ALEXANDRIA, Jan. lit is reported that |
Egypt ID negotiating with English capitalists for
the sale Of Egyptian railways
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 15.-The American ship Cara
van, Capt. Waefetaer, left the Waterloo dock at
this place at l o'clock yesterday for New York.
She had proceeded but few miles down the
river as far as New Brighton, when scene of
great violence occurred aboard.
The captain states that the crew who shipped
ust before the depart ure Of the ship, were all
trunk. AS soon as the Caravan got out into the
iver the crew, who had been ordered to duty,
became insubordInate and threatened to xiii
himself as well as the officers.
He, therefore, signalled the river police, who
promptly boarded the Caravan and took two or I
he ringleaders into custody. The remainder OF
he crew were lying drunk about the deck; one
'as severely IN ured during the riot. The Cara
an was detained in order to ship fresh crew.
MADRID, Jan. l5-rhe government has de- a
ded to grant amnesty to many persons who are i
ow in prison, or in exile, on the occasion OF the
anniversary of King Afonso's entry into Madrid | I
CoNsrANTINoPLE.J jan l5.-The powers have re- n
nqulshed the intention of making collective or
lentlcal communication to the Porte, on the | O
isis OF Count Andrassys scheme for reform in u
10 dsaffected Provinces. The ambassadors are I,
DIV continuing themselves to verbal AID friendly +
'mmunicatIon of counsel and propositions which
10 Porte is disposed to listen to.
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TURF PRosPECTs.-There is disease called
"chllblain, which affects ones feet sufficiently
to render it very painful to use them. The cham
pon demagogue of the Radical party having re-
Gently incautiously exposed himself by working
in his (bloody) shirt sleeves, consequently be-
came very chilly. 1t is supposed by some that he
has thus been instrumental in 80 affecting said
party with the ch-Blaine that it will never here
after cease to limp. So it is not, therefore,
probable that the unfortunate party referred to
will be able to run the great National Track, in
the four mile contest fixed for next November.
sufficient speed to avoid being distanced.
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CHAMPAGNE-Of the various brands of cham
paign now considered to be among the best in
the opinion of connoisseurs not one stands
higher than the "Golden Fleece Henry Goulet.
Rheims: This wine is rapidly taking the place of
wines which have hitherto been the favorites of
the dubious portion Of our community. as those
OF our readers who indulge in such luxures will
readily ackn Wedge. Messrs Rareshde & Macs,
II Ichoupitoulas street, are the agents. Having
tested this wine, we feel il clined to embark on
an Argonautic expedition after the "Goiden
Fleece"
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10 SPoRTsMEN. Our old friend l.. Gerteis,
whose name for years past has been high guar
antee to the work he has turned out, has re-
opened at IS Commercial Alley, where he will be
glad to see all Of his old customers and as
many new ones as may need work in his line
He has had many years experience as gun
maker, and the great excellence Of his work has
been acknowledged by the best shots in the
State, and especially his skill in changing muzzle
leaders to breech-loaders. Target rifles made to
order; repairing neatly done, and everything in
his line at very reasonable prices.
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FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GooDs-Those extern
slve and well-hnown importers and general
dealers, Messrs. Levois q Jamson, 126 Cana
street, have Row one Of the large ard best a.
sorted stock of fancy and staple dry good. to be
found IN the Southern caunry, which they are
Offering at greatly reduced prices The thousand.
of customers of this firm know full vel the
quaiity OF their goods, and appreciate the fair
and honest manner in which they transact bnsi
ness. 1t is only necessary for US to direct atten.
ton to their advertisement,
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CARRIAGES, ETC.-We take pleasure in direct
ing attention to the advertisement of Messrs J.
A. Lum Co., 1872 Gravier street and - Uaion
street. who rank among the best known and
most extensive carriage merchants in the South
Their stock now consists of the greatest variety
Of vehicles, embracing all the most fashiona BILE
styles now in vogue, which they are Offering at
reduced prices to suit the exgencies OF the
times. These gentlemen have been with us for
many years, have built up very large trade.
and have acquired an enviabe reputation for
honesty and fair dealing. Give them CALI
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RICHMOND WILL CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAy
OF GEN. Il, L. LEE.

RICHMOND, Jan. ia meeting of ex-Conred-
crates vas held here this evening, to mske sr-
rangements to celebrate the birthday Of Gen. r.,
y. Lee or the 18th inst, by public meeting.
Gov. Kemper will preside. ARRANGEMENTS were
also made to canvass the city for subscriptions to
the Lee Monume mt Fund
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That distinguished divine the Rev. DR..
Thompson, recently called to Trinity Church,
New Orleans, has arrived, and will preach in
that church this morning. This gentleman
for himself a very high reputation as a sound
theologian and effective preacher, and we are
highly pleased that man of his ability and
prestige has been added to the clergy of our CITY
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PIANOS AND ORGANs.-Those of our readers
who wish to purchase the very best pianos or
organs OF the most famous American and Eu
ropean makes, at the lowest cash prices or on
easy monthly payments would do well to pay
visit to the great music hall of Mr.. Louis Grune-
wa'd, on la, onne street, near Canal. There they
can find, in addition to the above mentioned
instruments, strings, accordeons and general
musical merchandise, for sale at lower prices
than those offered at any other house of the kind
in the country
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ACME WHIsKY.-This whisky has become ia
nous throughout the country, and every one
who visits saloon naturally calls for glass OF
Acme Whisky. Messrs. Rareshide & Macs. II
Tchoupitouas street, are agents fer thi. whisky;
also, for the Imperial Cabinet, Family Nectar
Old Nectar Eight Yeas Old and Old Centennial.
These WHISTLES are used in every frst.cass club
and sal oOu in this city
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FINANCIAL.

New York Jan. 15.- Sub Treasury balances
so,d, VA sc, 300 currency, $50, 1888.
The Sub Treasurer paid out $4,000 on &C
count of interest and 100000 for bonds.
Customs receipts to-day 1878 OOO
Money easy; 405. Sterling quiet; 4S5 Gold
ll21s@l13. Governments active but strong; new
Dis HIS. State bonds quiet and steady
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THE WHISKY FRAUDS.

CHICAGO, Jan. IA number Of distllors I'M
der indictment for revenue frauds to- dav entered
plea OF guilty on the first count of their several
indictments, which charges them with conspirac
to defraud the government. They own or repre-
sent nearly all the prime pal distilleries in the
city.
Ex-Revenue Supervisor Mum having been in
dlcted by the Milwaukee Grand Jury will be ar
rested to-day and taken to Milwaukee for bali.
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THE KENTUCKY SENATORIAL CONTEST,

FRANKFoRr, Jan. 15.-An Intellectual ballot was
made In joint session The Democrats then eau.
cussed Intellectually. A second joint ballot re-
suited: Beck SO, Williams ~, Leslie 30 Wads
worth H.
Adjourned
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COP LIVER On AND LIME.-This preparation
has become great favorite with luvalids
Slessrs. Frederickson i Harte, the well-known
druggists and chemists, No. 139 Canal street.
keep constantly on hand, freshly prepared A
list Of the apo hecaries from whom it can be OBJ
tanned is given in an advertisement in another
Column
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PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.--For the South Atlantic
and Gulf States, Tennessee and the Ohio Valley.
increasing cloudiness and rain in the Cuff States
Ten essee and the Ohio Valley and possibly in
the South Atlantic States, with light winds.
mostly from the southwest, falling barometer
aud rising temperature.
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sEED.-Mr Joseph Keller, No. 40 Poydras
New York and Boston large stock of the
choicest seed potatoes, onions and apples. In
addition, he has very extensive supply Of choice
krout, new beans, green peas, Chicago pickles,
apple butter, etc.-all of which Mr.. Keller il
Offering under full guarantee as to quality.
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ceedings were then commenced as above men,
italston's estate had been turned over, compro-
missed the matter by paying eeventy-five cents on
the dollar, and the affair was hushed up
It is reported that other proceedings Of SINH
lar nature are now on foot. of which similar
disposition is expected to be made
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SEED OATS, GRITs, ETc.-Messrs. George Heck
Co., corner Poydras and Tchoupitoulas streets,
have for sale large stock of red rust proof oats
black seed oats, choice white and yellow corn
Western hay, corn meal, grits I'd rye fiour-to
which we direct the attention Of the trade
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ASBESTOS MISUNDERSTANDING is directed
to the card of Mr.. II. w. Johns, who claims to
be the inventor Of various applications of
asbestos, which is certified to by Messrs. H.
Dudley Coleman & Bro, the agents for MIR.
Johns.