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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23
THE COURTS.
United states Circuit Court.

| United states Circuit Court.
In the case OF Rosa Msenhsut vs.. the city.
Judge Woods ordered q fee OF $1,000 be paid 4.
| w. Coens, Master in Ohancery.
An order was entered authorizing the clerk TO
issue commissions to take testimony duriHg vaca-
ton. ss -
In tho case Of J. D. Mott ct al vs.. y, s5ao3k
s47f 3d. - T4~'
| confesso we're entered against the f0ll0wi4rp.
Widow 3. Durpoohee Julian Dumont, gagsaine
berre, Widow VIM. Laurens, Widow Raymond
Losel, jacques p. Morrean, b. Morers, Margaret
Mclaughlin. L. J. Il. Maco, Duflho. Laftte d.
Muke, alias Make, Adele Mongin. MRS. ). D.
| Marusont and John Miller.
Also, John Bonneau, Jos. B0upart, d. J. Dom
villier, Juan Gonzales. J. p. drandan, Jean
Carthy. Juan Msoni Jourme Widow Alex Lam.
my, Alice Lacroxi, Lelme Lanchesux, J. A. Lam
ceville, John McGinnis, Isaac Majersdo, D. b.
Mccarthy, Louis FL. Morse, jos. NJ. Moore, Jos.
Mrs. t. piicou, Henry 1T, Paul. Jos. suartero. w.
II. Stewart. Widow J. Tougat, Juan Trudeau.
Henry r. Jackson vs. yicksbnrg, Shreveport
| aud Texas Railroad Company-Judge Woods
yesterday in this cause read very lengthy opin-
ion In favor Of The plaintiffs for 1916, 900, which
amount is TO be paid out Of the proceeds OF sale
OF the road.
No decree was entered, ard the terms of the
second District court.
The SUGGESTIONS OF Frances Clarke, wife OF Jas.
Clarke, VIM. Dickson. Gernning Bedford, Jas.
tssney and Anton Linden were opened yesterday
before Judge issot
Fourth District Court.
The case Of w. 8. Campbell W.. the Coal Asso-
citation, for $50 90 damages, for malicious prose-
,tion, came up before Judge Houston and
jury yesterday.
Third District Court.
T. Wintz has filed a petition asking for an in
junction against q. u. dirardey, OF ais, and the
Auditor AID Treasurer, 70 restrain them from &C.
counting, receiving or auditing the sum OF
$3.50 q. proceeds OF sale OF certain property OF
the plaintiff.
John Mathers has filed o suit against the State
Treasurer, asking for o mandamus TO compel the
Treasurer to pay the warrant issued by ex-Audi-
tor G.. B. Johnson TO one Milton Jones, Of the
school board OF Poinse Cuupee for si100. A rule
nist was granted.
superior Criminal Court.
Tho jury in the case OF the State vs. Nelson
SEVERN and Gustave MCCARTHY, charged with
murder. brought In verdict OF aoquittai yester-
day morning.
First District Court.
IEFoRMATIoNs FILED.
Larceny-Alexapder Epps, Alexander Williams
Peter Houssan, Mrs. Nubit, Elijah Drake and
Babe White.
Entering in the Night Time, eto-Andrsw
Colin.
Assault and Battery-Lzzie Hail. Bella SeAtt,
James Meloistroder, George Kern, Victor Pessou,
ct ais, VIM. MeOomb and Henry Rhodes.
VERDICT.
Elmira Adams, larceny, not guilty.
ToLLE PRosEQUI.
Della Harris, larceny; Felix Larose and Peter
Valencia. petty larceny; VIM. Eimore, assauit.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23
THE CUsTOM-HOUsE COMMISSION.
The Merchants Coming Forward In u
Lively Manner.

The Merchants Coming Forward In a
Lively Manner.
Contrary to expectations, and possibly urged
by the declarations Of the committee that the
failure of our merchants to appear before them
might lay the responsibility Of future bad man.
agement OF the Custom. House on their shoulders,
the rooms Of the Custom House Commission yes.
terdsy were visited by largo number OF mer-
chants, many Of whom, we are told, spoke very
eely their opinion OF irregularities and imposi-
lions perpetratod in the customs department Of
the government
Excessive samp'ing and charges for carriage
were complained OF again, and not little was
said
OF FAvoRtTtsf
manifested In the interest of private warehouse
keepers. The evidence given seems to have still
further convinced the commission OF the neces-
si,y Of thorough change 10 the Custom House
system at this port. On "tho other side" Of the
question, one individual appeared before the
committee 10 argue against the utilization OF the
Custom House building as general order ware
house; but his opposition was made intellgible
to the committee when he had TO acknowledge
that he was interested In bonded warehouse,
and that the change would affect his pocket.
The commission feel quite encouraged at the
appearance OF merchants to assist them In their
investigation, and hope that they will continue to
inanifest the same interest In their own welfare
as that Of the entire community.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23
..CmALLENGED."

Not 10 Mortal Combat, but to an or Hand
Test Of Skill at the eco Yard Range.
Since the Crescent City Rifle Club formally ex-
tended an invitation to the different independent
military organizations Of the city TO use "Frog-
moor t" and the ranges for their practicing, two
OF those organizations have
SENT OUT SQUADS
nearly every week TO perfect themselves In target
practice 1t the 200 yard range.
That the independent organizations have
profted by this kind invitation may be shown by
team representing tho Continental Guards. who
declare 10 the following their willingness 10 tackle
Club, and not only attach their names, but give
their last score made on Thursday.
A Challenge.
HEADQUARTERS CONTINENTAL GUARDS, 90. Al
st. Patrick's Hall,
New Orleans, June "a, 1877.
To the Champion Long Range Team Of the Cres-
cent City Rifle Club:
Genhemen4-O On the 2tst inst at your shooting
psrH, we, the undersigned members Of the Con
tinental Guards, made the following scores OPP
posite our names, using the regular military
gun. with trigger pull Of seven pounds, sights
strictly factory pattern, position that OF soldier,
standing and offhand. distance 200 yards. ten
shots each.
We therefore modestly and without conceit,
and simply 10 add TO the enthusiasm OF rife prac
tice, do hereby challenge your 1ong-range cham
pion team to take the same guns and ammnni-
ton and endeavor to beat the scores with your
six best men. We would suggest tho time for
Sunday evening, 30 as TO give oil interested an
opportunity TO witness Jour shooting.
Respectfully
W. J. Maltby, 81 points out Of q possible 81.
Il. A. Shields, 81 points out at possible 80.
2. Condor, "a points out OF . possible so.
Il. A. Longley, % points out OF possible so.
VIM. Pierce, 90 points out Of possible 80.
4. y. McQuithy, 80 points out OF possible 80.
Total, 200 points out Of q possible 800.
1t Ia In order now for tho Crescent City Club to
come to the front and name the day for the
match.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23
A. DEAD SAILOR.

He Committed suicide by Taking an Over
dose of Laudanum.
At o'clock on Thursday morning Pierre Fran
co.'s Anoit, the first mate OF the French ship An
gelique, became tired Of the sea and the world and
severed his connection with both by taking 8
large dose OF laudanum.
The unfortunate sailor Was discovered few
minutes after he had taken The dose, and was i'm
mediately removed to the Charity Hospital, where
he fingered until half-past 4 o'clock yesterday
evening, when he expired.
While being conveyed to the hospital, he said
that he had been discharged from his ship for
drunkenness, and that he had taken the laudanum
for the purpose OF self destruction as he did not
wish 10 live any longer.
The Coroner held an inquest, and returned q
verdict according TO the facts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23
A Floral Curiosity.

Last evening we were the recipients OF beau-
tiful specimen Of that rare and delicate flower,
the Night Blooming Cereus, from the nursery Of
Henry A. Despommier, at the corner of jackson
and Chestnut streets. The exquisite purity Of
It's petals and the remarkable character OF its
constr uction make this flower one Of the most
choice from Natures laboratory, and they are
eagerly sought for everywhere by botanical con-
noIsseurs. Mr.. Despommier's gardens have
been visited by many OF the ladies OF the Fourth
District who delight in the handiwork of Flora
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23

the Mechanics and Traders Insuran CO Com
pany. 49,
The residence Of Mrs. Bannonss story
frame dwelling, was also totally destroyed. ~
was insured In the Hibernis Insurance Company;
the amount could not be ascertained.
The residence Of Mr.. Shaw was damaged 10 sne
extent OF $40O. 1t was insured In the Home In
snrsnce Company. 80,
The reason why the fire extended 20 rapidly
and did go much damage WAS the scar city Of
water in tho neighborhood.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23
ARCHIBALD MITCHELL,
JOSEPH COLLINS,
ROBT. FL, BRADLEY.

AsODl. u. DhhDLEIs
The president said that the matter was i'm
portant, and he would like TO hear IL discussed.
Mr.. Martinez said that no did mot think the
board was prepared TO vote upon 1t, and he asked
that the question be postponed.
Rev. Mr.. Gutheim then moved that the ques-
ton lie over until the next meeting.
Mr.. L. Coleman said that he did not believe
that the State OF Louisiana would allow
twenty thousand pupils TO go without education
for the sake Of few th usand dollars. He
would second the motion TO postpone.
Joe Craig entered into a personal "reminiscences
about mixed schools, and said he advocated the
adjustment of the high schools.
Mr.. Martinez, In asking for long delay for the
consideration Of the question, said that az to the
separation OF the coors In the schools, he wanted
TO think about It.. He said that he had sacrificed
his position as deputy naval officer in order TO
support Nichols and Witt ON the Baton Rouge
Platform but II the separation Of the colors takes
place he might have cause to regret II. He said
that II the schools were changed, 1t would re-
unite the Republican party.
Rev. MIR. Gu.heim urged that 1t WIS necessary
for the matter to be considered before the COM
mittee on teachers made their report.
what some means might be taken TO curtail the
high schools to save expense.
Mr.. Gutheim said that New Orleans would
then BIO the only city of size In the Union without
high schools.
Mr. II. Fl. BARLEY thought time ought to be
taken to consider the subject He moved TO
postpone TO July B. Carried.
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TO he Tried for His Neck.

The negro, Ben Sheridan, who shot and killed
a negro baby named Mary A. Mason, on April
4'h, on the New Basin, was yesterday brought
before Judge Smith for a preliminary examina-
ton ON the charge OF granddaughter, as set
forth in the coroner's affidavit
The Judge, after hearing the testimony, utterly
ignored the coroner's affidavit, and sent the ac-
cused before the Superior Criminal Court, with.
out the benefit Of bail, to be tried ON the charge
OF wilful murder.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23
The TeutOnia.

The repairs on the steamship Teutonia at the
yalette Dry Dock are rapidly approaching COM
pletion. The injuries received In her attempt to
pass the jetties will soon be entirely remedied,
but the expense has been very great. Consid-
cradle comment has been excited over the Teu-
tomas mishap in commercial circles, and those
connected with maritime interes deeply ex-
ercised at the result Of that steamers mishap.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23

rants upon fraudulent claims, or upon claims that
have already been warranted for, that
AN 1NJUNorfor SHOULD M OBTAINED
restraining the issuance or payment Of further
claims, ~ stated above, and that Ia measure
would stop the rush Of applications, in some Of
the courts, for rules compelling the Auditor to
issue and the Treasurer to pay.
Auditor Jumel left the CITY yesterday, TO be
absent couple OF days In the country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
ST. JAM ES HOTEL.


Thos NJ Grayson Miss J + Walter, city
W Moore, Patterson G J O'Nei. Miss
willie VHeberf, Ponte Coupee
II i Walter. Penny Miss Breath Miss
II l. Turner. ST Bernard Andw Braid, u s Coast
w Holleman and wife, Survey
Miss Francicode Mat Kies
Antonio Cranes. Vera Campico
Cruz Manuel Maza Gam plea
e Strs Dos. Vera Cruz DrCM Sitman and sons
Stein Mass Greensburg.
CITY HOTEL.
Miss A u Butler. La II G. Butler In
Miss 1 T Pierson. La Mrs w Fl Jackson La
+ J. Mi chell, city Judge I'll G Meyers, wife
q M Murrell, Va and child La
Frank Polk Miss 7 McEyoy and wife
r A Mcdonald. Ind Ala
F Burnett. Texas M r McGraw city
W w Boyd, e. w Lancaster Ohio
l. Blaylock. =. J J Cowart Miss
G II Wright. Mrs Bird and child, Tex
WP Griffith, Fassett, Mo
Q Hammond, Nd CD Needham, III
G N Hoyey. III Wv Redman, NY
q w Pickering, Mo CE Holmes and family
G w Truehart, Texas Miss
Miss Darnall, La A p Campbell and
Mrs Truebart and fam family Miss
lily. Texas } Jones and wife. La
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NOTICE. TO TAXPAYERS.

STATE, VARIANTS. RECEIVABLE EC.
Taxes and Licenses. for sale by the Under
signed.
NJ F. BONIS & A. LEMORE.
je20 I'm No. Caller Court.
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Thieves CAPTURED.

Gus Meskle and Miles Bird were arrested cor
ner OF Tchoupitonlas and Louisiana Avenue and
locked up in the Sixth Station, charged with hav-
ing burgarzed the stable OF Mr.. SHINES, at the
corner OF Chestnut and Philip streets, and stolen
two sets OF gold-mounted harness, one gold
mounted whip, saddle and pair OF SHOES
After arresting tbs parties, Capt. Manning re-
covered all the property
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23

G. I. Gunnet and Chas. Fassia are In the
Fourth Caiaboose, charged with horse stealing.
1t appears these men stole horse, the property
of one Robt Carro, OF the parish OF Plaquemines
S.rgt. Bachemn has since recovered the animal.
charge OF larceny
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23
SECOND DISTRICT

STATE Tax COLLECTORS OFFICE.
No. pol Canal street, June II, 1877
All parties doing business in the Second Dis
trict, still owing their State license, will please
cause the same to be paid before the list Of July
next to avoid suit and seizures. See Auditors
order published above
p J.. BOUNY,
Ell 1t Second District Tax Collector
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Terms-S2 so Per DAY,

The undersigned having purchased the unex-
pired lease, Of Messrs. r. E. Rivers 4 Co., in the
above Hotel, is now in possession Of the same.
and has the pleasure Of announcing to his
friends and the public that it will be Kept open
during the entire summer for regular and
transient guests and day boarders on
LIBERAL TERMS.
No pains or expense will be spared to insure
the comfort of his guests.
The Hotel will be entirely renovated, refltted
andrefurnished during the summer
CHAS. Il. SMEDES, Proprietor
New Orleans, June Is. 1877.
le15 3m
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NOTICE TO TAX COLLECTORS CITY OF
NEW ORLEANS.

STATE OF LOUISIANA. AUDITORS OFFICE.
New Orleans, June Is, 1877. I
You are hereby ordered to furnish to this
office by the second day Of July next q list OF all
the delinquent license payers in your respective
districts. ALLEN JUMEI.
Auditor
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In subsequent years. except, perhaps, 1869, the
yearly cost Of repairs on schoolhouses. renewal
of maps, furniture, ETC., will not probably exceed
$l2. 600 per annum, so with revenue of $3.50, 600
per annum the school, can be conducted with
some degree of efficiency il the high schools
form no part of our educational system.
Your committee are fully aware that the dlscon-
tinusnee OF The high schools will be generally re-
garded With disfayor, but whilst recommending
the meas are as q financial necessity alone we Go
not deem it improper to state that we do not re-
gard our high schools as indlspensably requisite
to an efficient system of public education, and
are inc med to believe that teaching advanced
studies at the public expense is an abuse OF our
educational system. And il public education is
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-23
ST. JAMES HOTEL,
on MAGAZINE STREET.

Between Gravier and Natchez, New Orleans La.
GEN. CTAS. E. SMEDES, Proprietor.
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It will be observed that this amount greatly ex-
ceeds our revenue from all sources. Under these
circums tances it seems to us that the only means
Of keeping our expenditures within our income,
without materially lmpairing the efficiency OF the
public schools, will be to abolish the high
scuoola; no other alternative presents itself to
us, and therefore we suggest it to your honorable
body.
Our disbursements for the year 1877 will then
be "a follows, with vacation Of four months
For the months of January, February
and March. ............. .......... .s12O, 900
Ell month mp ............'............... $4,000
i' HIGH schools]. ...........'.......... 1900
Rent for the four months OF vacation. 5000
Repairs on school houses. ............... 5000
Salaries-portresses, ETC. ................ 1900
Total. ...................s2 $3.50, 900
EXPENSE FOR 1878.
Ten months at $4,000 per month (no
high SCHOOL, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Zzo,o0o
Remarks on school. houses .............. $4,000
Arizona citizen., 1877-05-05
Summons.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT, FIRST JU- | dicial District, Pinal county, Arizona Territory.
 Charles c. Mason, plaintiff, vs. George Richmond and Michael Welsh, de'end- lautS-
 ! The Territory Of Arizona sends greeting | to George Richmond and Michael Welsh IdeiendantS:
 You are hereby required to appear in an faction brought against you by the above named plaintiff, in the District Court Oi the First Judicial District Of the Territory of Arizona. in and for the County of PinRl and tO answer the complaint filed therein ] in said county, in the office Of the clerk of said District Court, within twenty days I(eXcluSive of he day of Servicel after the ISeTvice On you O! this summons, 1T served within this county, or if served out Of this county. but in this district, within thirty days, otherwise within forty days, or !udg- ment will he taken against you accord ing tO the prayer Ot said plaintiff The said action Is brought tO recover ths sum of Nine Hundred and Flfty-SiX 46-l00 ! Dollars, upon an account for money lent, goods wares and effects furnished said de. Pendants, between inc first day of January
 A. D. 1876 and the fifteenth day of Janu. ary. A. D. 1877.
 And you are hereby notified that If you fail tO appear and answer tO said com plaint as above required, the said plaintiff will the said sum of Nine Hundred and Fifty Six 96-IOO Dollars and costs Given under my hand and the seal Cfthe District Court of the First Judicial District
 Of the Territory of Arizona, in and for
 Pinal county, this 10th day Of February,
 A. D. 1877. JOHN J. DEVINE, Cle'k.
 February 2i. 2ll0v
Arizona citizen., 1877-05-05
PartlRl ReestabIIshEent of tEse
 FrankinS Privilege.

Following sectio: are from an acl postroads and for other purposes, approved March 3, 1877:
 SEC. ,. That 1t shall be lawful 10 transmit through the mail, free of pos iagu. any letters, packages, lr other matters relating exclusively 10 the busi- ness of the Government of the United States: PruvI ed, That every such let ter or package 10 enlitle it to pass free shall bear oyer the words Official business" an endorsement showing also the name of the Department, and, if from a bureau or office, the names Of the Department and bureau or office as the case may be, whence transmit ted And if any person shall make use oi any such official envelope to avoIJ the payment of postage on hIs private letter, package. or other matter in the mail. the person SO of. nding shall be deemed guilty of a misIemeanor, and subject 10 fine of three hundred dol lars, To be prosecuted m any court of competent jurisdiction.
 SEC. 6. That for the purpose of carrying this act in.o effect, il shall be the duty of each Of the Executive De partmenI, oG the United States To pro vide for itself and its subordinate ol- fees the necessary envelopes: and Tn addition to the endorsement de,iguat- ing the Department in which they are to b. used, he penalty for the unlaw-
 ul use Of these envelopes shall be stat ed thereon
Arizona citizen., 1877-05-05
Summons.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT, FIRST J C. \ dicIal District, County O: Pima, Terri. tory of AriZOna. Albert C. Benedict. plain tiff, against Henry Mims, defendant.
 Action brought in the Dist rIct Court nf the First Judicial District in and for fhs County of Pima, in ihe Territory Of Ar- zoua. The Territory of Arizona sendn greeting Co Henry MimS:
 HOu are hereby sum mOned and required 70 appear in an action brought againstyOu by the above named plaintiff in the Dis trict Court of the First Judicial District ir and for the County Of Pima, In the Ter ritOry Of Arizona, and answer the cOnl- plaint filed with the Clerk of this Court a, Tucson, in said county ca copy Of which complaint accompanies this summons within twenty days (eXcluSive of the dsI .Of Servicel after The service upon you Oi this summons, If served in this county; but if served out of the county and within this district, then within thirty days. n all other eases forty days.
 And you are hereby notified that if you fail tO appear and answer tO the cOmplalni las above required, the plaintiff will take Judgment against you by default and viii apply Co the Court for the relief deman-- ed in said complaint.
 Given under my hand and the Se5l Q the said District Court at Tucson. ia.s twenty-fOurth day of April, A. D. ls-I-
 JOSEPH NEUGASS, C.srk: April 2S. 9--ls
Arizona citizen., 1877-05-05
Reduced Again.

April 30, the Surveyor-General of Arizona, received the following from the Commissioner of the General Land Office.
 EXECUTIVE MANSION, March 31, lS77.-It is hereby ordered that all of that portion of the White Mountain Indian Reservation in the Territory of Arizona, lying within the following described boundaries, be and The same is hereby restored to the public do- main, to-wit;
 Commencing at point al the South bank of the Gila River where the San Pedro empties into the same; thence up and along the south bank of said Gila river ten miles: thence due south jo the southern boundary of the said thence along the suuthcrn boundary tn the western boundary thereof; thence mp said western boun- diary to lhe place of beginning.
 Signed: k. B HAYES.
Arizona citizen., 1877-05-05

THE San Francisco Post is manifest ing much interest in Arizona, and now has one or more correspondents here. One West, the Post says has no con- nection with the paper and cautions the public against trusting him. April 9, IS the date of a Tubac letter signed " Pathfinder" and the Post says the writer is a civil engineer of repute, "now engaged in important railroad enterprises, and has had ample eXpe- "rience as a journalist" and also that he has been a resident four years in Arizona and the adjoining Mexican "States." The Tubac letter is said to be the first of a series by the same writer. It contains many inaccuracies to which we will give some attention by and by. The tone, however, is kInd- ly towards both people and the country roundabout.