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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21

Ehior Democrni The question Of u con
stltlitl0nhl convention its policy and practi-
cability being under discussion, / desire 10
submit in that connection for the considera-
ton OF my Democratic fellow citizens strong
Repnbhchn authority for the speedy abrogation
of the instrument from which have flowed oil
the evils OF the past eight years. Judge r. 8.
crawford, whose protest | append, was Ger
talniy one OF % the ablest and surely one Of the
most far-sighted members of the Lnte Radical
party of Louisiana; and no better evidence
need be cited to sustain the fact than the fol-
lowing able and prophetic
PROTEST or p. $. CRAWFORD fREP.) OF CALD-
WE'LL AND OUACHTTA.
me undersigned, member Of the Cons titu-
tonhl Convention OF the State Of Louisiana
respectfully submits the following as rome of
the reasons which inpel him to vote against
thn adoption of the constitution framed by
this convention:
I. In the Bill Of Rights. social equality is
attempted to be- enforced and the right 0f citi-
Se,.s 10 cOntrottheir own property is atteinpttd
to be taken from them
2. A judicial system has been adopted which.
IN my opinion, Is rndtcnliy defectiUe and will
render "ncer'ntn md msecuye the rights to
property and the tioes and hberties of the peo-
pie.
3. system Of public education has been
adopted, which, in my opinion will force
heavy contributions from the taxpayers Of
the state and Will entirely prevent any public
tend 70 prevent the rising generation from
being educated and TO entail upon the State q
large class of ignorant Inhabitants, and will
subject the state 10 Me erci,lstUe COntrOt or Ute
1gnOrnnt md the naetiucnted
4. A system Of prescription is adopted
which attempts to deprive large class Of cit
lzens of the privilege Of voting or holding
Office who are liable to pay taxes and assist In
bearing the burden Of government and the
manner Of restoration IS calculated To tnuue
the menm and unpriacipietl to participate In
voting and holding office and TO dripe ascny the
good md hOnOrnble.
5. The oath Of Office is inconsistent with the
constitution, Is obsurd, disgracefML and ridicu-
lOMs.
=. The direct tennency Of The constitution as
u nhoLe Is to engender and perpetunte a state
Of strife between the citizens of the State to
such an extent as will lead to hOstiIe cOlLisions.
anarchy and the utter subversion Of all law
and governments; that the adoption Of the
constitution will dr5ye many good citizens from.
and prevent immigration to the State. Tefnrd
her prOgress, destroy her internal improve
ments, blight her prosperity and deslrGv her
peace and happiness
He respectfully asks that these REASONS be
entered upon the journal of the convention.
desire to say that nothing can be added to
these words now, after an eight years. trial Of
that constitution, against which Judge Craw-
lord, Republican as he was SO vigorously and
protested. The logic of time
has revealed the wisdom Of his words, and yet
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21
THE COLLEtTORsHIP QUESTION,
It Is Just where IT. Was Two Months

Packard returned from Washington yepter-
day, but was not half as mad as the special
teegrams indicated he would be upon
his arrival. He seems TO take the Collector
ship matter quite coolly, and his defeat does
not affect him 10 any alarming extent. Be-
fore his departure he remarked that he would
not accept the position OF Sergeant-at-Arms
OF Che United States Senate, and his mind has
not, it seems, been changed upon that point
From what was CLEANED from his friends, IT
Is pretty certain that President Hayes would
GIVE HIN A MISSION
and were Williamson confirmed. he could step
into his shoes, but he does not care to leave
the country, and will have either the Colle,,-
tOrship or nothing
From the private kilograms received yeater-
day from Washington, by prominent Republi-
cans, 1t would seem that Willamsous chances
Tor confirmation are exceedingly Slim and the
TACT that oil the factions are against him, cy-
Cspt Kellogg, makes 1t almost sure that Ardrr-
son will remain in quiet possession of the
CustOm-H House for some time.
1T was runored in Custom House circles
yesterday that the Hon. Albert Leonard, Of
Chddo parish, had been called to Washington
with view, # is said, of consultation over
THE CoLLEcToRsHIp QUESTION,
and TINT should the President find that viii
Hanson will not be confirmed, he will with
draw his name and substitute that of Mr.
Leonard in it's stead.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21
GLASS BALI AND LONG RANGE rRAC-
TIGE.


Some twenty or more Of the members Of the
Crescent City Gun Club competed yesterday
for three prizes given by the club the match
being class shooting, fifteen balls from a
spring trap, five thrown To the right, five to
the left and five from the shooter; distance.
eighteen yards, no boundary IT,
During the contest some very accurate
shooting was done, and especially was this the
case with Mr.. B, who filled n pecan tree
full Of shot every time he fired ut ball. At
first he was inclined to enter protest, claim
ing that the balls were thrown too swiftly,
but he was quietly informed that the rules
would bar him from
ANY FUTURE MATCHES
and hc concluded to give it up Rumor has it
that his shells were charged with seven
drachms Of powder, and that being known on
he did not protest
Mr. D. WAS the fortunate winner Of the
first prize, he having broken fourteen out of
fifteen Of the balls thrown for him. and will
with n handsome silver pitcher
Messrs. Mutton, l.. and u, tied for the sec
ond prize and when the tic was shot off, Nut
toms gun went off accidentally just as one
ball was thrown, which scored him one, and
the other two missing, he gets a 800 game
bag.
The third prize, q magnificent shooting suit,
was captured by the Youngest member of the
club, and one who has never before fired gun
from behind the traps.
NEW ORLEANS RIFLE CLUB.
No special prize being competed for, the at
tendance mt the grounds was not very large
However, the rivalry between some Of the
best shots furnished some very good scores at
500 yards off-hand standing, as follows
Mr.. G. K 5 8 4 4 5 545444 5-65
DR. A. s 5 5 2 5 "A 5 5 3 3-57.
The best shots Of this club having divided
into two teams as even as possible, an interest
ing contest Is looked for within the next week
At 1000 yards good practice scores were
made, and with the completion Of full team
more than average scores may be expected for
Sunday next.
The competition for the new badge donated
the club by Its president will take place the
first Sunday In February under special rules
of the donatOr, and his motto: "May the best
man ,CiR."
CRESCENT CITY RIFLE CLUB.
The seventh competition for the gold badge
OF the Louisiana Field Artillery team took
place yesterday on the grounds of the club.
Mr.. W. r. Verlander being the winner. Below
are the Leading scores 600 yards, off-hand,
military ri1eS):
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21
sLOssON AND IRUDOLPHE.
A Neat Game Of BILLIARDS Last Night for
the second Prize.

Last evening Mt the st. Charles saloon there
was very spirited game of billiards between
Mcssrs. Slosson and Rudolphc, to determine
which would be the winner Of the second and
third prizes OF the tournament. From the
start Slosson took the lead and kept 1t, win
ming his GOO points TO his opponents 315 Dur
ing the game Rudolphe made some very bril-
liant shots, but the nursing powers OF his op-
ponent proved too much for him. As rule
the average billiard spectator does not care
much to look ut u nursing game 1t has been
reduced now to such a science that adopts in it
have very large advantages over those who
play simply the more sparkling game of round
the table. The winners average was 26 2-23
and the losers IA 1922. Slosson's largest runs
were 80, LOG. 80 and l0l, and Rudolphe's 67, A
and 76. Time OF game two hours and twenty
seven minutes. Tonight at the Crescent Hall
Daily and Dion compete for the fourth prize.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21
CITY ECHOES.

Catello Bonifacto was run into the Third
Station charged with smuggling and resisting
Custom House officer.
Anthony O O'kourke is again in jail. this time
charged with assault and bnttery and high
way robbery on John Powers
Mark Acer was immured in the Central
Lookup, charged with having barrel Of oil
IN his possession supposed to have been
stolen.
Chas Ambrose, James Cooper, VIM. Bag-
sett and Henry WIlhauser we're lodged In The
Central station, chnrged with stealing fgs
Poydras street.
J., Lambert, by virtue Of warrant sworn
out by Louisa Harris, was yanked into the,
Second Station, charged with having. on the
eighth Of january, unlawfully taken posaes.
sion of atlantis house
At halfpast 7 O'Clock Saturday evening n
coal oil lamp exploded at the residence of Mrs,
Lewis, situated on Madfson street, Alpjera.
The flames were extingushed after they had
damaged the building To the extent Of s..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21
IL HE GALA NTUOMO.

| There WIS u nrge meeting of our Ithlinn
residents yesterday ut Coliseum Hail. on
| Bienville street. betweep Chartres and Royal
| over two hundred people were present,
among whom were the best element Of the
Italian population of New Orleans Mr.. G.
| Rocch presided over the meeting. which was at
| the Same time enthusiastic and orderly. HI
| stated that according to the call the object of
the meeting was to agree upon the proper
| means and make proper arrangements for q
public demonstration of condolences for the
death of Victor Emmanuel, the late King Of
Italy.
After delibcrntion IT was resolved to select
Monday week the 2sth inst, MS the day for
the solemn coiuntulOratiDD.
4 subscription FROM the attendance being
called for to defrhy the expenses of the cple-
bration, fully $500 were Immediately sub
scribed and collected on the spot.
From the enthusiasm displayed upon the oc-
casion it is fnr to presume that the com
nru,oratlve display will lie grand.
Various committees were appointed by the
chhir to look after details, and n special com
| tuittee s charged with the duty Of requesting
hll vessels in the port to display their flags at
half mast.
The State md city authorities will be in
vited to join in the ceremonies. as also the con
sulatns and foreign legations High Mass
viii be celebrated ut the st. Louis Cathedral
and other churches. The italian Church the
old obituary chapel al tho corner of Cont
md Rampant streets. will be heavily draped
In mourning Minute guns will be fired dur
ing the whole day, and al the military organ
izations are invited to participate in the
pageant. We are informed that some III them
have already decided upon turning out No
doubt the day will be- celebrated in u deserving
manner
We understand thnt ono Of the great fea-
tnres Of the solemuity will be the singing ut
the Cathedral Of Vordi's "Messe Soennelle," :"
which has never been sung in this country
The services Of the most eminent professional
md amateur vocal and Instrumental mltsi-
clans will lie secured for the OCCASION
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21
THE SPANISH BENEVOLENT AssOCIA-
TON.

Yesterday tho Spanish Union Benevolent
Association of this city celebrated the tenth
anniversary Of the union Of the two oldest
benevolent associations Of this city, viz: the
Spanish Benevolent Society. which was
formerly the "Cazndores do Orleans .
and the "Sociedad IBERIA" which was for
merly known as the "Cazadores voantes'-
two organizations which now constitute tho
Spanish Union The society moved from
their hall to the Cathedral. where n To Derm
was sung. and MS the members entered the
church II salute was fired bya detachment
from tile ruth Company OF the Orleans hrtil
society paraded the principal streets. and were
greeted by the guns Of the Orleans Artillery
in passing Lafayette and Congo Squares
They then repaired to the hall corner Of St.
Clnude and Dumaine streets to,partnke of II
sumptuolIs banquet prepared for Che occasion
Numerous tonsta we're offered. Senior Don
.tuSte Garcia Leon, President Of the sscict Y
drank to tho President Of the United States
and to the Governor Of the State of Louisiana
At this moment the Spanish Consul Senor
Don Miguel Sunrez. entered the room and was
escorted 10th head Of tho table, all the guests
rising and cheering him ms he passed, while
the band played La Mareha de Riego."
Being cal led upon to address the assembly,
race. character and language thnt exists be-
tween the Cubans, the Mesicans, the Span
iards and the SONS of Louisiana of Spanish
origin, and ended in we'll rounded phrase and
glowing sentiment by drinking to the lastng
reunion OF oil these sympathetic elements in
ono grand patriotic whole.
This was responded to by Gonzales del Al
cazar, Cuban patriot and by f. Vllnsana.
secretary OF tho association and n native Of
Mexico.
Capt. A. Sambola, whose cloqucnce under
such circumstances cannot bc dispensed with
WAS next called upon, and promptly an
swered in II lengthy and most interesting
discourse, reviewing, with tho history OF Lou
isinna which 80 intimately connects .the
Spanish, French and Anglo-Snxon races the
history Of the Spanish benevolent societies.
He ended in u beautiful pcroratioD, calling
upon all those who revercd the sacred memo
ries Of old times to join hands and hearts to-
gether in that holy union which binds bro
theirs together. Many other tonsts were Of
fered, which were answered by Mr.. Barcngue,
president Of the Portuguese Benevolent Asso-
citation, DR.. Dumeing, of the Pelican L.
Qunre, of the Sons Of Louisiana; Capt j. AS
trado, on behalf Of the Italian Society: Joa-
gnn Niosca, the oldest member of the Span
ish Society: Messrs. .Cabellcro, Miguel Cano
Alexandra Mhrti, Pedro Bonser, Grand Mar
shal Jose Ferer Fercr, and many Others
The health Of Don Alfonso RI was not forgot
ten, and was often drunk during the course
Of the festivities.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21
4 Constitutional Amendments Limitation
ON the Taxing pOwer.


Editor UemOryni The widespread poverty
ana distress that have afflicted tiis country
the Inbor strikes and railway riots, the
starvation and suffering "f the working
, Glasses, havehi been brought on by the govern
mental machines, Federal, State and munich
pnl, consuming The products Of hrunan labor
and thnrsby decreasing productive cousurnp-
tlon, he total aggregate taxation consumed
by this jnggernhut, called gopernu,eni has been
for ten yehrs past $500, O,D06000 per annun. or
*20 u each man, woman and child pnIIner'
beggar and drunkhrd in the United States.
Iteek0nlnR one man over twenty to every
live of population, 1t amounts to Sl0O per
year on every man over tWenty-One years II
hge leaving him, besides paying the tax, 10
support himself md at lnast five others de-
pendent on him. For the women and children
who earn n living by productive industry
we must allow an equal number Of old men
and worthless young ones who do nothing but
eat
This annually recurring burden must be
lifted this drain must be stopped, or we md
our children and grandehIdren will be a race
of phupers and beggars. The Valley of the
Mississippi is not richer than the Valley III
the Nile In the time Of the Pbaroahs, yet there,
taxation amounting 10 the gradual eontisca+
tion Of the property of the citizen DESTROYED
The people first and then the government that
hhI been the instrument III their destruction.
The question to be determined Is not how
much IT Will require to pay the interest on the
public debit and pay the saInriea and expenses
pie easily spare from their surplus revenues
TO support the governmental machine.
The recent history Of tho Northwestern
States Of this country should teach us to
set limits ut once and forever ~ the objects
Tor which the taxing power nay be used, and
~ the aggregate amount that may be taken
from the productive industries Of fhc State to
support the governmental machine. ff tile
total State and municipal taxation were limited
by constitutional amendment to ~ per cent.
on the actual cash value of property, within o.
year We would have such m influx of labor
and capital as would produce greater public
TIsvgnue Mt that rate than per cent dens now.
WIN increased prosperity and q lower rate
every one would pay promptly.
II We would escape the evils of utter repu-
diation, as was done in Town, and Of mob
violence, such as was resorted to- In Missouri to
destroy the tax rolls, and Of the Abandonment
Of municipal franchises to avoid burdensome
tax2tion, which was witnessed in Wisconsin,
let lis Mt once adopt constitutional limitation
ON the rate and objects Of taxation and thus
give 1roprTty and mdushy security against
their grehtest and only dangerous enemy the
tax -gathsrer. ICoHof1,AsT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21
A Tribute to Voorhees,.
ICincinnati Enquirer |

Some of the admirers Of Hon. ID. w. Voor-
hces are endeavoring to make arrangement
to have Mr.: Voorhees, deliver in this city his
lecture on Thomas Jefferson. request for
ls " delivery publicly was circulated In the
was laid before Senator Eaton, Of Connectt-
cut, for his signature he said, "No, I will not
sign it. do not agree with Mr. Voorhees,
financial views" But said those who pre-
literary effort only, Senator" II don't care"
was his reply; 81 will not sign it. Mr.. Voor-
heeS Is the only Senator who ever In speech
in the senate endeayored to array labor against
capital" This serves to illustrate the feeling
of the capitalists OF the East, provoked by
the Tall bycamore's very mastery financial
argument.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21
ORDINATION SERVICE.

Yesterday, at Christ Church, there was a
very large congregation present to witness
the ceremony of ordination of Mr. C. ]. Win
gate to the ministry. In most impressive
manner the rector, Rev. w. P. Kramer,
preached the ordination sermon, which was
listened to with marked attention. The ritual
OF the church, always most solemn, was pecu-
larly SO yesterday, and the advent OF Rev. C.
). Wingate into the ministry was marked by
Its earnest rendition. The priesthood acquires
by this new acquisition an energetic worker
and Jealous laborer. aud we will watch his
future with interest.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21
CAPITAL NOTES.
HAYES AND CIvu. SERVICE REFORM
IIfs WILL sTARD FIRM.
And viii Not Abandon amy Position which,
Nc has Assumed and VIII select
fgJa own Agents.

WASHINGTON. Jan 9a.@~To.day's HeraM Of this
city CONTAINS the following ..
An Intimate friend OF President Hayes, eInaer
whose tTnrnadiate eomanHnd the latter served
during the rebellion Ii authority for the state
Tnent thht the. President does not intend TO re-
firs from the position be assumed In inaugura-
ting thorough reform IN the civil service This
abntlemnn who is entitled to conndsnce. says
he baH eopversed with the President on this
subject during the week and be declared his
fntention 10 send In new names for the New
York CnstomsHouse IN short time.
He adds that he has known Hayes intimately
for years, and speaking from q thorough
knowledge of his character, does n1t belleye he
Will abandon any position he has assumed. He
HAS Distinct ideHs OF the question Of official
responsibility, anf Intends. undar tho law. to
select his own hgsnts 10 carry out his ideas Of
rtVii asfviee REFORM,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21

New. YORK. Jan. 2o-Capt. Thos Crapo and
wife. the adventurous pair who. last summer
made n trip across the Atlantic in q boHt less
than twenty feet over ali and Of one. and half
tons measurement arrived here to-day by the
steamer Canada. Capt. Crapo brings back his
SINAI boat. and tolls IN Interesting tale Of the
rough weather experienced on the trip over.
which occupied forty nine days,
At one time bis craft became enthngled In n
school OF whales and mt another tho rudder was
carried away during Il three days storm. His
was the smallest vessel that ever sailed acr rss
the Atlantic. 1t ia the intention of tho captain
to exhibit the boat here and elsewhere through
the country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
HAYES AND Ills CIVIL SERVICE HE
FORM HUMBUG FAILURE.
Arralgnment of His Frauduieucy-H RE.
sents Congressional u Preferences ana
Substitutes His own.

NEW YoHg, Jan. 2o.-The Times today editor
ialy says:
More than ton months have passed since the
Inauguration without the adoption Of any coin,
ursheustve measure OF civil service reform, nnd
the results which we predicted would follow
such q failure have become unpiehsantly CON
spicuoua. No one will refuse to accord to the
President high motives and sincerity OF pur-
pose.
public officers and such swine-like scrnmbling
for places as usually marks the advent OF new
adm inistration. and despite many unworthy
and inIudcious appointments. the character
and tone OF the civil sfyiGe have. on tho Whnle,
probably improved rather than deteriorated
and yet, while oil this Is freely admitted, u can
not be dsniGl that the cause OF civil service re-
form MS 81 permanent and systematic policy
has suffered much dotrilaent. and that the
rsnds o. reform are gr,eaty dghs"rtsnsI ,s
simple enough. The President has forgotten,
or has not learned. that the Interference Of
Congfessmen IN appointments does rot eonsti-
rents for personal reasons are 70 be con
demned. whether the person gratifed s q Con-
gressman, Cabinet officer, or oven the President
himself.
The grsat defect Of the President's position Is
that he has endeayVred to prevent tho Interior
ence Of Congressman, while be has failed to
substitute anything for II except bis own iudg.
msut or the recommendations Of favored
friends. The, result Ia that he has alieDated
Congress. and laid himself open TO the charge
OF using the public service to reward his per
sonal friends and adherens. without In any de
gree advancing the cause Of real reform,
Already the complaint In rite thm the only
difference between tho new order Of things and
the old Is that wherehs formerly appoint-
mspts were bestowed upon the friends OF the
President and congressman, they arc now be-
slowed on the friends of tho President alone,
Unfortunately there are many facts which
support this view, but even II thsrs were not, so
long ms the President is unable TO point to nu
impartial system of selection. from which his
own personal wishes. as distinguished from
public considerations. are excluded as absolute
~ as those OF Congressman. he cannot protect
himself from such accusations
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21

As usual it was impossfbIsfor the Sabbath
TO pass without the usual stabbing or cutting
affray, and at quarter to o'clock Sunday
morning, ut the corner Of Camp and PoytIras
streets VIM. Mullen kept within the habit by
drawing his dirk knife and sheathing It II,
Jno. Hennesseys breast. Hennesaey was
examined by a physician, who pronounced his
wound slight. The accused was arrested and
immured In the Central Station
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-21

Canada from London: California. from Glas-
Cow Graft. from Havrs. Ailria. from Glasgow.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 2b.-Arrived. Bolivar from
New Orleans; Parthia. from New York. Sailed:
Pembroke. for Boston.
PLYMOUTH. Jan. 20-krrived Amerinue from
New York for Hayre. Sailed. France from
ffhvrs for New York.
'QvHENsTowN Jan 2o-Sailed. Wisconsin and
Abyssinia for New York
Movt1t.B. Jan. 2o.-Sniled: Bolivia for New
YORK.
BeHMEN Jan. 20. Sailed Weser for New
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