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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
siCKENING SMELLS.

A sanitary Inspector is sadly needed in that
district Immediately below Canal street. On
Sunday we assayed an evening walk down
Royal street, but had to abandon that thor
oughfare at st. Louis street. We then tried
Charities for a square or two, but with no
better success, and were finally driven to the
river to catch breath Of pure and upper
tuned air. The S.enehes along both Royal
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
SECTIONS COURSE.

Referring to the Chicago kilograms. pub
lished in the DEMOCRAT on Sunday last, con.
| corning the course Of Sexton in taking the
forfeit money staked in the Sexton-sohaefer
billiard match, we reproduce the following
from the Spirit of The Times, the highest
authority In such matters
THE sExTON-sCHAEFER MATCH,
We quote the following clause from the
terms OF agreement signed June g. between
VIM. Sexton and Jacob Schaefer for q $4,000
billiard match:
We have this day deposited one thousand
$4,000 dollars each az a half forfeit, to be for.
varied TO Wr. b. A. Buck editor of The Shirt
Of The Times New York city, who Is hereby So.
lected to act Hs permanent sakehndsr The
remaining one thousand $1,000 dollars each 10
be deposited In his hands ten (tOI days prior Ia
he date Of The FIR game.
The $4,000 was regularly received and Az
knowledged by US, The experts decided upon
July IL as the date upon which to play the first
OF the series OF three games. This choice fixed
Monday last, July /, as the day upon which
both parties must make good their several
stakes Monday afternoon Sexton called at
this office and deposited his $1,000, carrying out
his part Of the agreement, and making his flI1
stake good. The next day. Tuesday, about
noon, we received the following telegram
CHICAGO, July az A. BUCK. Nelo York: Did
you re Give the thousand telegraphed you yes
terday? N. BENsfNGER.
To this we gave negative reply. At1240
p. m. we received check for $1,000 from the
Central National Bank, this city, they advis-
Ing us that they had just been Instructed by
amount for account OF Sexton. Schaefer
match.
Under above statement of facts Sexton is
entitled to claim forfeit.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
Females on the Muscle,

daughters of Africa, named Mary Jones and
Theresa Early made things howl at the corner
of Foucher and Delord streets. Peace did not
reign until two nyrmdons Of thelaw put In an
appearance and arrested the garrulous Early
aud locked her up In the Central Station for
a7saulting and wounding Mary Jones, and also
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
Recovered Their Hunrses

Two colored men, named Louis Clark and
James C.ispin, arrived in The city Gu SUNDAY,
from St Charles parish, and Identified the two
horses stolen by the negro Nelson Williams,
alias Page. The two men left for their homes
last evening, and upon their arrival will make
affidavit against Page.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
Rurglars yyorlt,nr ,nn Touu

Between the hours OF and o'clock Sum
day morning burg ars effected an entrance into
Philip Casselle's residence. at the corner of
Delord and Dryades streels, and after chloro-
forming Mr.. aud Mr.. Casselle, and the watch dog
stole $3.50 worth Of iewelty and sa5 in cash.
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Rescued,

At about twenty minutes to O'Clock YES
terday q serubber on board the steamboat r r.
Lee accidentally fill overheard, and, owing TO 4
scarf hat WAS around his waist eating tangled
about his feet, would have been drowned huf
for the timely assistance of boy in a skin who
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09

At go Sunday night young man dressed
In q gray suit of clothes was seen to rush out
on the wharf head Of Sixth street and jung
overheard: He is supposed to have committed
suicide: VINO the party is has not as yet been
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
Died of His unsuries.

The boy Samuel Jacobs, who was run over
some Two Weeks ago while jumping on one of
I he lake trains on lanai street, and who at the
Z was supposed to have b en- only slightly
INJURED, dted from he effects of the accident at
one O'Clock yesterday morning
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
POPPING GLASS BALLS.

At the shooting match which took place at
the Fair Grounds last Sunday, in honor OF
the French Benevolent Association, the fol-
lowing scores were made, each shooter having
twenty-one balls, the distance being twenty
one wards.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
WEATHER BULLETIN.

WAR DEPARTMENT, I
Signal Service. United States Army.
Daily meteorological record for the eight hours
ending at 343 p. m, Monday, July 8.
observations taken at The same moment of
time at all stations
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The Roard wan neciaa

Capt. Manning. commanding the Central Sta
ton. yesterday preferred charges before the
Board Of Police G tn1missioners against Court
lfneers Bouaeld, lanes Doaiey, John W, Boyle
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09

The, first prize was won by A. Levie, the
second BY NJ. T. Tabary and the third by
Geo. DeBuys
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09

The Col made Hotel. Phildelphia. Pa. is
n lotei Ior rs tine location and the unsurpassed
ct its appointments.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09

and Mike Keatinr for dlgobedience of orders In
failing to obey the orders of Administrator Dia-
mond and Chief of Police Boylan,. 70 VII; not
reporting to do police duty on beat
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
THE Parish COMMITTEE.

Falling; R. Rising; s-stationary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
WEEKLY MORTUARY REPORT.

John H. Collins bail was reduced to 50.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-22
DRIFTED INTO PORT:


This story opens with a scene in English
school life which has scarcely been surpassed in
the whole range of modern Juvenile literature.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-22

regular meeting of the Police Commissioners
was held last cvening-Mr. SOmerville in the chair
The bill ofC. G. Thorn for vcntating and other
improvements at the different station houses was
approved.
The subject Of better drainage at the Fourth Pre-
cinCt station was referred to Messrs. Cissell aud
GGtchcll, with power to take such action as they
might deem necessary.
In reply TO query from the Board as to whether
they had the right TO use money belonging to the po
lice fund for the purchase Of reading matter for the
men, Mr.. 4. g. Riddle the attorney Orthe board, said
that they had no authority TO use the police fund
except Us pointed out specifically in the statute.
Money belonging to this fund can be invested in
stocks, &c, but cannot be used TO buy books pc.
riodiCals.
The trustees Of the Corcoran Art Gallery request
ed the board to Invest the jantOr of the building
with tho powers of n special policeman for six
months. Tie secretary was directed 10 inform the
gentlemen that their candidate cannot be appoint.
ed Us he has never served either In the army OF
navy, Hs the law requires.
Bills amounting to $500 were approved and or.
dcrcd to he paid
Amer hearing arguments in favor of number oil
applicants for liquor licenses the board went into
executive session.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-22

Carroll Institutes Reception to st. Peters
Library Association.

The rooms of the Carroll Institute, on G street,
wcrr last evening filed with larVo-nnd apprecin-
tive audience, the occasion being complimentary
musical and literary entertainment, given in honor
Of the st. Peters Library ASSOCIATION, OF East
Washington Tho invited society were present In
body, together with other gentlemen Of ST. Peters
parish Aftcr viewing the library ROOMS, in which
are collected many valuable books, the party i'd
journcd IL the hall NhuVC where the entertain.
mcnt was held. Nicv-prus;dCut J. Howard Bush.
nell presided, with Mr. NJ. b. Johnston as record.
ing secretary.
Aftcr MI address OF welcome by the worthy vice e
president, the entertainment commenced with a
piano. forte solo THE Return nf spring" perform
cd by Mr.. J. f.. Shorb. Nj. e. W. Mullrly followed
with recitation Of"ThC Pint Wild Old Pete" and
for MI encore The DutchmGu and the Small-POX "
The Wolf at the Door was then cHCclenty sung
by Mr.. J. X. Freeman. MCssfs. j. T. FallOn and +.
+. May then rccitrd the admirable dialogue of
The Quarrel Scene between Brutus and CNSS!us."
Mr.. J. y. ShOrb followed with thc.bcautiful piano.
forte solo silver showers AMER which, by nyi-
tHtiOn Mr.. Edward V. Murphy Of the St Peters
Association, reC!tcd with much feeling I'm Dying,
Egypt Dying Mr.. J. VI. McAvoy sang In a mar
tiUl manner when You and We're Soldier Boys"
and for recall, The Lament If the Volunteers
Wife" Mr.. John r. fallon followed with hui
mOrous recitation of the old aud popular Smack,
in School" Duct, Holy Mother Guide Ills
Footsteps closed the evenings enjoyment being
most excellently sung by Messrs. shorb and Free
man,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-22

District od,e,-James H. Cavanaugh charged with
keeping vicious dog wasoriered to kill the animal
Alice Dean and her husband were sent to the farm
for a week, for profanity. william johnson paid
s. for using bad words Mary Nuttrell will spend
fifteen days at the farm for being disordcrly.
Jennie Parker paid "V'' for being profanc. viii
lam Robinson charged with being loud and
b1istcrous was dismissed. Miles Winston was as
sessed SO for carrying billy, Or in default thirty
days
GGitcd SAFES cds,s Ezekiel Cadc charged wthsell.
Ing lottery tickets was dismissed. Thomas Cronin
charged with stealing papers from J. +. Clements,
was discharged. lsanc Squalls larceny of q stove
from Abraham KrOw, was dismissed. Michael Ford
was rent to jail for thirty days for assaultny John
Reid. Frank Rurch was erragned for aSsaultin2
aud robbing william Pructt. The prisoner was
fully identified and was sent to the, grand Jury
under bonds of 500. John Lewis, charged with
stealing pair Of earrings from Mrs Catherine
Jones was granted n centinuace until today.
John Carren was required TO give bonds In the
sum Of 500 for making threats against John Reid
william Brown who assaulted John Miller with an
axe, was committed TO Jail To await the result oil
the, latters injuries
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-22

Crystal Fount Division No. TO- Sons Of Temper.
succ gave Its first costume s0Gec last evening at
Mr. c. II. McAlliscrs, Cos Pennsylvania avenue.
Among the ladies present were Mn. Lynhum as
the Irish Washwom0n," Miss Ella Chaplin Us
"Folly," Miss Alice Hurley Us Might" Miss Anna
Brown as. Peasant Girl" Miss linda Brown rs
Grand Duchess" Miss Lilly Constantine As SNOW.
fake" Miss jennie Wineberger IA spring, Mr.
Emma Wright as Gypsy Girl" Ms. J. NJ Wine.
berger As Folly Mis- Grace Bcrline a. "Tambo-
fhc Girl Miss Mary BnyCd rs Evening Star"
Miss ElLa SC'1UumukcT a, Daughter Of the Rcg-
Ment" Miss s ,ic Holland rs Love" Miss Eva lie
Camp a. God, eSs Of Liberty"
Among the gentlemen We're e. ". AshJurn as
General Lafayette" f.. +, Ega, "Iecmnaeh; !" {.
n Robinson, Policeman" b. A. Ryan. Oakley"
ii. Meghm!'s, "lHshmun;" 4. +. pcnnisou be
mon :; George EaglSstoli sailor" Thomas Ring.
old, Tim Flahery;" W. y. Lareuce, Black Dom.
mo- W. Cmly, buffalo Bill = J. N. winuberger,
blue DOmiuO:" and J. NJ. Wilson. "Dr0b Dom.
mo-" II Is the intention of the membctS of Crystal
fount Division 10 give those entertainments Quite
frequently. Mr.. McAlliser very kindly gave the
young folks the usc OF his spacious parlors and
operating rooms.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-22

n"!lhach. Baltimore: ny Warner, g eIns6oro' Ga
End we, mi ,delpLia d n B2sh, chicago; j r
hay st6nc, NewTork; il s!atuaker, il, Wheeling, "
Va; G. = rsciI DanyiIlc 3 k&FA 3 Econ, Sh!ck-
aud lady Md john q Comfori. Va 4 Hell. Pits,
EWn. and WIZ w"rss" %Go K Ii:srss, f%
mond e DIV Gibson, New York; A Street aud
Little and vic, Midictown, New YORK; John Nc
Cornirk and wife, Bronklyn; II II Douglass and wife
slM Of virglniS u g wyche, Va q " Snutfer, Poilt
Tho%as S%rIar, NeW YORK. i Delay S S SS
York; { Blackwell, New York.
bird, Fiemuglnn. \ j. A COnnilc and wfp, Londn n,
tnsl1ni; IhLlhrcS Boston; 7 GeciI' 1anvIie'
leans; ThoinaS Ggrtn, New Haven; Z " 4 jenkins.
h2,5om = I Maker, LacSS9m I M,Gh n,a Moore;
niger, Sew York; ! K CrawfnrI' 7 G Morton, ", W
New YORK; 4 W Giadlcn, Tin ;nnNti i Stsplcion,
New York; II y Frnmptomm, New York; i y Ayrcs
New YORK. - '''''"
Ebbm-E stencil, VI Hon W Foster, Ind; Fred
BTSoH S nd + w iS o% De"r Va; p stoekon
Texas W Flint and wife. New York; Miss Flint,
My My T Var ad MySr FhSms K iTR rSn CO
oHS s. n n ~ H. c Trnsi T HSas Ky 1a h
BRADLEY KY; Z L Burnett, Ky; = Eyre, New York;
Nh E 1S PEI r Ma u S EnScGH ns Gray and
huDnL-A Il MICHEL, New York; James Tough.
borough cHI; fsrnn%; Gsies S, + Rand, e,
i bHrns and wife, Pa N Green, ya /, il Boz
and vie. Chester, Pa; A W Everett. New York; A..
wiz t. New YOrE; W Woosssr' MINI stevens
Plts0uIg.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-22
Brilliant ", ddins ut Mt. Pleasant.

The marriage ceremony of Mr.. John H. Thurston,
of Cambridge Mass and Miss Isadora VI. Smith, OF
st. Pleasant, was sOlemnized at the residence of
Mr.. l.. $. Emery, on Wednesday evening, and
proved 10 be one of the most happy and pleasant
events of the character this winter. Mr.. Emcry's
residence was illuminated and handsome decor
atei and everything was as merry as such occu-
Sions can be. The bride was tastcHully and beau.
tfully dressed In satin and swiss with orange bios
sons and tullC veil. The bridesmaids Miss Ellen
Emery in white silk and carleton, with smilax
hanging In ieStOOns aud jsponicAs and lilies Of the
valley Us the Hover ornaments, and Miss Adelaide
WacOtt IN French muslin and satin trimmings,
with handsome roses and lilies of the valley, were
beautiful supports. Mr.. George W. BrudstrCrt,
clerk Of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Mr..
4 Chaplin Brown were the grOOnsInem. The happy
pair AT the conclusion Of the marriage ceremony,
which was performed by Rev. J. W, ChlcEcTlng
very gracefully received their many friends, among
whom were included Hon. ID. G. Denison, member
Of Congress of Vermont, and Miss DenlsOn, Judge.
Mrs, and Miss Harmon, Professor and Mrs. Chick
ering Mrs. G0luudet, Mr.. LASER, Mr.. and Mrs.
surtcvant, Mr., Mrs, aud Miss Arnold, Mr.. end
Mrs Dclano, Mrs 8 +, and Miss Brown, Dr. and
Mrs. Breed, Mr.. and Mrs,. rarmenter, and many
Others well known in society. The presents were
numerous and elegant. The bridal party lcft for
the North on the go evening train, and after All
extended wedding tour will reside in Cambridge
Mas. They have the hearty cOngraluutiyns OF
many for Il prosperous aud happy life.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-22

Yesterday morning about ten o'clock coored
man went into the store Of r. Mann, oil Seventh
street. opposite the Centre Jsrkct and Offered two
bags Of cloverSeed for gs.s The proprietor, thInk.
ing that oil was not Iglt--as the price asked was
very low-tOld the man 10 call again IN few min.
utcs and no would buy the Eeed. The chap started
%, leaving the property behind. A clerk of Mr.
hann's followed him, and, seeing Officer Pearson,
related the circumstances to him. The OH
Ger called to the man to stop, hut
be concluded to take leg bail. and ran through the
smithsonian grounds, pursued by u large crowd
He proved too much for his I,ursuers, and slowed
up little at the corner of Twelfth street aud Mary
land avenue southwest. Onicrrs Harlow and Shil.
ling, who were in that vicinity on other business.
concluded To take a hand III the chase, but found
IL Necessary TO use their revOlvuH before the scamp
surrendered He was taken 10 the Fifth Precinct
etat!on and locked up for hearing before Judge
snell this morning. Later In the day the property
was identified by c. J. insoivipg, who stated that
two suits of clothes, Elir of shoes, and a wheel.
barrow had also been SO ell from his store. The
name Of the prisoner was asCerained to be George
Allen, but he registered himself as George Alloy
sfus,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-22
0EORGE7 OWN NEWS.


PORT.
En,eed. Schooner Pet,rell Pettrcli, Phflsdel.
phia. with coal
dcaed.-stesmship John Gibson, Masingo, New
York, with an assorted cargo to New York mcr.
chants.
GRAIN ARRIVALS.
BY raR-Eicht hundred bushels Of corn to !. O.
& J. NJ. Waters.
LEvEE OF HEnMIoNE LODGE, X. r.
One Of the most successful and largely attended
entertainments OF the season was the levce given
last night at Forrest Hal by Hermone lodge, No.
and orphans Of the lodge. The decorations Of tho
hall were appropriate. elegant, and expensive. At
an early hour the uniformed, drilled corps ;? the
bright and elegant regalias added brilliancy TO
the scenes IN the hall. After the grand march,
dancing was commenced and kept up until twelve
o'clock, when an intcrmisslon was had and
the large party in attendance sat down to bountifu
banquet prepared by X. Z, fugitt. Aner this
hours. Among the prominent members, of the
order present were r. u. G., John T. Caldwell prcs.
dent Of the Drill ASSOCIATION J. 8. g, u. q Pc,
0hioi Colonel Hockhemer, of Hamilton Ohio;
Major Henry Of Alexandria, Va; s. G., W, T..
Bailey, ofp g VIC. s, Joseph Gregg. of d. C.; and
The following members of the order managed the
Floor Committee Edward Dunn, No. 2; L. Flu
gtt, No; 8; John Adams, No. 5; Ar Mckenz!e, No.
10; j. ". hcsler, No. II; H. y. whiting, No. 10 (;
Charles Schsfcr, No. 49,; W. c. Mastin, No 5; T. +.
Warner, No. 7; \. II. Gladmon, No. .; A. L. Smith,
No. II; Edward Brown, No. Is; Charles Payne, No.
II d. Gregg, No. u c. J. Shook, No. %,
Committee Of Arrangements-J y. Welsh, A.
Woodey, W. =. Gibbins, II. q. Wagner, r. =. liar
per, H. 4. Wagner, J. II Kcttncr, 8. C. Palmer, r.
pa.scno, + Tenneyson, No. s: II. stcckhart No. 81;
Executive Committce-H. @. Wagner. B. F. Hsr.
per, and J. +. Welsh.
Committee on Decoration.-Sir Knights II. q.
Wagner b. +. Harper, J. L. Welsh, g. II. Gladmon,
and 7. Passcno.
GEORGETOWN PARAGRAPHS.
The top-dre-Slng used in temporarily repairing
the wood pavement ON High street. has been taken
up. 1t was found That the gravel had sunk to tho
bottom OF the earth. The superintendent Of
streets has replaced the top coating with branch
washed gravel aud sand. This has been done by
order of the District Commissioners at the request
of the merchants and residents on High street
Mr.. JcnkCn Thomas a well known Justice Of the
peace and one Of the vice presidents Of the Oldest
Inhabitants Association, Is suffering from q severe
attackof inham6tory rheumtism.
The repairs to Road street, made at the suggestion
Of Colonel John A. Joyce has been completed.
A large number OF tress have been removed, and
the street improved.
Bowen Howard, OF Alexandria, Is at the West
End Hotel
George Washington, colorcd, who killed Jacob
Hutchinson, on Munoe street. on the 3lst Of De-
ccmbcr last. by cutting him with penknifc, was
convicted Yesterday in the Criminal Court OF man.
slaughter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-22
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.

Auction sales flourish this season.
-Roose sends New York papers in advance.
A society for the prevention Of eystcr.horns Is
needed.
Washington seems to be popular place for
holding conventions.
The National Council Of the STARS and Stripes
will be held in Boston OH March |.
The District Artillery will fire salutcs to-day at
sunrise noon, and sunset in honor Of the day.
The Columbia Long Range Rifle Club will
open the season to-day at Benn!ngs, IL the weather
permits.
MIR. Secretary MCCrry was Assisted in rcCciv.
ing yesterday by Mrs. HuiGtiu King Mrs. Colonel
Rockwell, and MIS- Evarts.
DR. John Lord al Lincoln Hall Yesterday amer
lectures on Great BcnciGctUrN." Inc subject was
Columbus, and Il was one Of the inOst interesting
yet delivered.
The occidemt which bcfcl the Rev William d.
Evans, of this city. nearly two weeks ayu. was
much more serious than at inst thought The
ankle Is not only badly sprainel. but the bone is
found 10 bc fractured.
The Murray uuiveisalisi Society held is semi
monthly church social At the house Of [. r. Culver
co, 81 Tenth street southwest. "Wednesday night
nwhich donation, amounting to about one hun
bred and ffty pounds Of provisions and 81 10
money was made to Mrs. Euberrs penny lunch.
"A meeting Of the Bricklayers Union was held
In the chapel Of the y. ". G.. A. last evening for the
purpose Ui having consultation with the bosses in
regard to wages. A. the latter failed to put in ap
pstfGuoe, the subject was Indefinitely postponed
Business of n routine nature only was transacted.
Mr.. James II. McGll architect, has published
z book in pamphlet form, under the title OF
suburban Homes" containing sixty cottage de
n1nS, with practical plans. Ths views and de
signs are all neatly engraved, and ore correct
architectural Illustrations Of sixty OF the cottage,
now erected or In course OF erection IN lie Droi
Park. The work IL for sale NJ tile book stores.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-22

Hon. A. G. Riddle yesterday came into the Grim.
insl Court and asked that some action be taken on
the Indictment pending against William :. King,
at one time Postmaster Of the House Of Represent.
atives.
district Attorney Wells proceeded to give brief
summary ofthc grounds upon which prescntment
was made, and suid
This was. in lis day. n case Of some celebrity.
William 9. King wa indicted. on the 18th Of May,
1875, for perjury II was alleged in the Indictment
that the ialse swearing occurred the 18th day Of
February. 1871. before the Committee Of Ways and
Means OF the House Of Representatives Of the see
Ond session Of the Furty-Third Congress The al
legged perjury consisted in testHing to the follow
ri never received one dollar, directly or indi,
recty for the purpose Of procuring the passage by
an annual appropriation to the Pacific Mail Steam.
SHY Company, in the nature Of subsidy, for the
transportation Of mats and other purpose,
The sCcpn d.sessIon Of the Forty third Congress
began on Monday, the 7th Of December 1874, and
terminated on the ith OF March 1870. So that II
February, 100 thei! II Nns during the second scs'
sion Of the FOrty-third Congress. But by referring
10 the testimony Itself 1t would be seen that the
testimony referred to was given at the third session
OF the FOrty.secoLd Congress, and ON the 18th Of
II think the recital orthc particular Congress and
surplrrAge If the true day had been alleged, but
most unfortunately, the day Is not truly stated
Nor was the rue day, February %, 1873, within the
statutory limitation, for the two year, within which
the Indictment could be found expired on the 2itl
of February. 1873, and the indictment was no
found TIL May following.
"Thr indictment was drawn by my predecessor
and fonnd some months before | came into THU
Office, 10 | am unable To explain upon what theor!
the day OF the commission OF the offenss was al
| legged TO be in 1875.
"1t is true that the day alleged Is within the stat
ute Of limitation, and therefore the defendant cal
be put upJn his trial but the first step in the proc
must show that the real time February 25 1879
aud that therefore the defendant could not be con
viCtCd
Il deem It my duty TO state fully all the matcria
facts of the case, and submit the whole matter t
your HOnor's decision"
The court said that twas clear that action agans
the party was barred by the statute VI limitation
let alone the fatal variance In the indictment, suc
directed n NOTE pros. 10 be entered