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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19
Amendments Not Democratic.
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Louisiana has had five constitutions. Of
this number three were Democratic, to wit,
the constitutions Of 1872, lSa5 and 1852, and
two were Republican, to wit, the constitutions
of 1864 and 1868. the latter being now in force.
Each prescribed n mode OF amendment to
itself, but SO jealous have the people always
been Of their rights in that particular that
whenever 1t became necessary to change any
part, the whole fundamental law has been
submitted to revision, and the custom never
varied until after the adoption OF the present
constitution.
The constitution Of 1912 was superseded
by that OF 1915, and the most important
change was the abolition of the parish iudg
ship, that of 1852 superseded that Of 1916,
and it's most important change was to make
the judiciary elective. All the conventions
were called by Democratic Legislatures, con
trolied by Democratic majoritles, and ratified
by Democratic voters.
The constitution Of 1864 was nothing more
nor less than q Radical pretext for oppre5s-
ing the white population of the State 1t
existed four years without change or amend
ment. That Of 1863 now in force and ap-
parently so dear to whilom Democrats, was
only intended to more securely bind the
shackleS fastened upon us by its predecessor.
With it, amendments commenced, five or
more have already been adopted nineteen
are now suggested, and forty-odd Of the
original articles are to be stricken out. The
constitution will have been eviscerated, but
In the better days Of the State no such
thing would have been thought Of, or toler-
ated tor the Legislature could not have ar
rogated to itself any such right or authority.
But now, in the midst Of electrical wonders,
we have the political spectacle Of a Democrat
ic legislature proposing to abrogate the jul
dietary system Of the State and to substitute
in it's place something for which some new
name must be discovered and which must
lead to inextricable confusion. And when we
protest that no such power existed in the
Legislature that no such Issue was raised in
their candidacy, that no such wish was prev
alent, and that no reason or precedent would
justify it, we are gravely told
that ''the people themselves do not
know what they WANT A con-
vention would cost too much! The term OF
the present officials would be abridged The
Louisiana Lottery would be abolished! Mo
nopolies would be discontinued and prohib-
ited Spurious bonds would be repudiated
before they could be funded and transferred
Superfluous offices would be done away with
Economy enforced to the injury OF this OF
that good officer And thousand and one
other equally as unpatriotlc objections are
made.
The amendments are not Democratic; they
are a compromise between Radicals, Office
holders and monopolists; devices to perpet
uate as long as possible portions OF the bur
dens of constitution that respectable Re
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19
CARD or THANKS.

-. The officers and msmbera q THE UNITED
SLAVONIAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
OF NV ORLEANS. feeling deepiy grateful
To- the kind fhvors so generously bestowed by
their numerous friends, upon the occasion Of
their arade and banquet, on their FOURTH
ANNIVERsARY. NAV s. 1878 desire to express
publicly their heartfelt gratitude TO the follow
ing named ladies and gentlemen. especially.
WHOSE refined taste aud generosity. as exem pill
fled by their magnificent presents and gsner-
oue actions, ahal ever be remembered by them
II sparkling oasie" in lifes great Sahara:
To Prof. Dimitry. for his able and learned
histor,ca' add, es.: Mr.. Jno Ocheovch for
beautiful American flag Of the finest siken tex
ture; Mr.. Frank Ma-ich for stand Of Slave
mic colOrs Of the same material, exGuisitsly
worked. and to the Misses Mary Popovich and
Angelina Cintcovich, for the magnificent
Wreaths attached to standards msnttoned-the
soul, stirring addiesses Of these young ladies
spoke elonuently Of advanced education, true
. triotsm and n love Of their fathers native
country; to Mark Popovich. ESQ. our honored
honorary member, for the regal refreshments
furnished at his rrsidence-a princely enter
tainment which Wed with thai OF the knights
Of ye Ollen time; and to our grand marshal
Mr.. Frank IvIcsvch for having done al. as hs
STATE d, In his address at our banquet.
Muuum in Parvo."
G VUCAssOVTCH
+. SALATICH
G. LUKI\OVICH.
OF Committee.
New Orleans, May IL, 1873 myla 1t
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THIRD DISTRICT COURT.

State OK rel. Louisiana Ice Company VS.. Allen
Jumsl, State Auditor. ct ais.
Realtors state that they own renI estate, mules
la 1876 the tax on said assessment was s1lt2 80,
and that, through error. their branch establish
for which they had already settled. The second
tax Is s65 and was enormously entered.
These premises considered REALTORS, pray that
a writ Of mandamus issue directed to ehid
Jumel, Auditor. and to the tax collector, order
ing said parties to erase and cancel from their
assessment rolls the said assessment Of $500
thrnnRh error.
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hut n few days remain for payment of
licenses and taxes on personal property
without court costs and penalties.
Communism smpOssI bic.
Nashville Banner

Communism in America will never be any
thing more substantial than bloated phan-
tom. Here all industrious people become
property holders, and as such are opposed to
an equal division with the lazy and worth
ton are represented by the poor of the next.
There are no laws of primogeniture-- pat
ents Of nobility-no aristocracy of idlenrss
and non-producton. The petroleumtes who
lee from justice at home and lind safe ref.
uge IN America, talk against the stomach Of
their own common sense when they gable
about their Communism here.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19
plain Talk ON southern Claims
faeIma Arpus.1

Congress Is flooded with war claims from
the South, many OF which are allowed, but
very many more of which are rejected. These
claims are from Southern citizens protesting
now TO have been loyal TO the government
during the late war and making PROOF 10 that
ID q fraud, and In rs large q proportion the
claims are fictitious or exorbitant. Southern
Congressman urge these claims, support
them, report them from committees. and vote
for them. They are charged up IN the
Northern political ledger on account Of
"rebeI" rapacty, and used to brighten timid
souls from the gospel of reconciliation and
fraternity This business ought to be stopped
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19

The German government has issued n pro
tectorate over tho Society Islands, in the
South Pacific. The recent visit Of Sir Arthur
Gordon to the Samoan Islands did not result
in the establishment OF q British protectorate
over that group but rather In serious dis
agreement. The native chiefs would not con
sent to n treaty Of commerce proposed by
Sir Arthur, and that f,lnctionary seized and
carried off the Samoan government schooner
claiming it as indemnity for outrages alleege,
to have been perpetrated on the late British
Consul
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19

The French government is wise in It's gen
Grafton. 1t popuarizes its loans by, putting
them within reach Of all. The French rentes
can be had in denominations equal to 800 in
our money. The lowest United States bond
is $50. In 1867 the debt Of France was held
by ,O33. 1913 persons, who averaged $4,000 each,
1t is now still more widely distributed In
England, on the other hand, her great public
debt of 81, $50, 00O,ooo is In the hands OF only
1876. 33l persons thus averaging more than
$50 900 TO each holder.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.

Roman Marmojet. charged with murder,
was tried. but the Jury could not agree, and
after being locked up al night ., mistrial Was
entered and they were discharged.
Ernest Pepps. charged with murder was
found guilty of manslaughter. and sentenced
to five years In the Penitentiary.
VIM Horax alias VIM. Jones. was tried for
burglary and sentenced to ton years In the
Penitentary.
The case OF T. J. Newhouse. charged with
murder, was continued until the twenty third
of May.
The ease OF John II. Collins charged with
rape was continued indefinitely.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19

WAsHBURN. - This substantial old photo
graz her whose career has been marked with
success for 10 these many years. has not abated
one lot or title in INSTRUMENTATION 10 keep at
has been the recognized standard In this city
for long time. Wasnburn has the best art lists
that can be procured Ia The world o assist him.
disappointed in pictures taken at Washbur MS
elegant studio. corner Canal street and Ex-
change Place.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19
The Tramp Organized.
Memphis Avalanche

Communism Is In this country about as
greatly to be feared as the bosh about impe-
rialism which deuged the press a few years
ago. The sole reliance of he Commune is the
tramp-he who clamors for work while re-
fusng work and the law can take care of the
ObStrepcrous tramp.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Ames Methodist Episcopal Church, cor
ner Of st. Charles and Calliops streets, easily
rome SIT Gets Preaching at II Il. m. and D. m.
Sunday school ut $50 Il. m. Weekly pray
er meetings are held regularly IN the chap.
THURSDAY EVENINGS Of each week, begin
ming at 7 30 o'clock. Rev. J. II. MCCARTHY. d.
d., pastor. All are welcome. Seats FREQ
inc ~,lf
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19

The mule race yesterday was grand affair
and the enthusiasm unbounded. but 1t could
not com pare with the rush that was Witnessed
around Staub's news stand. at Goldthwaites.
at the corner of Exchange Alley and Canal
Staub as usual has remembered the DEMOCRAT
by sending as the latest Northern papers and
periodicalS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19
FOR SALE.

A SPLENDID CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT.
"A farm In Tangipahoa parish. three miles
comprising 200 acres In oil, Of which 50 are
cleared and IS In cultivation. The crops now
berries; besides. In the garden a large assort-,
ment OF vegetables. The improvements consist
Of good dwelling house OF four rooms. and
room. u large barn and good stable with twelve
stalls and feed-room, four large chicken.
houses. duck house. and 600 yards OF pickles
fence. etc There are also two wells and spring
on tho place A. to health 1t Is the best In the
South This place will sell for 5000 cash, with
soil the furniture farming implements and
live stock on tho farm to suit purchaser.
For partcunre. address, A. u. S.,
Care Of ALEX. ALpU ENTE.
my1g It Hammond, La.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19

publieans could not sign or approve, and that
honorable men cannot now support or endure
without burning consciousness OF shame
and degradation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19

kpEuIAL EOTlCEs.


spscIal Notlce-southern Yacht CIub-A
meetIng will be held d., It t, HAWK Ku GdoB
7oco m "a MAY 81 for tho purpose Of adopting
oo o aHfai on by laws and Ealing rules
full attendance Is requested
nylaa OWEN JEMtoON. Secretary
Headquarters ALTMAN Rifles, battery
D, Louisiana Fold A,tilIery-The officers and
members Of ths command nr9 heEe9y ornrsa
on MONDAY, May 30 AZ ?. unf shaTp;c ,,.,,n
", 8 FREEMAN. 0. s.. myi9 it
1870 Common street, Now orleans-At the an
held hello! on mi, the sixth Instant no following stock
h2hfss Wfr1 Hpsn'mou 5SH fss V ToBN
JONI JOIN A bEhR%5%WfN, Ta55ss ? LIG$fHsns,
EDWARD ~ BStScAs F. p kEhSn & h'cAS.
s.a.s b + KsNNER was re ELECTED Rr~ ,is,
| New Orleans sugar shed Company,
May Q. l878-A meeting Of the stock holders, II
this com panv will be. held ut the office Of the
company In Shed A. foot Of b env 10 street. on
MONDAY the twentieth Instant. between the
hours Of u IN. and o. m, for the purpose OF
cleo Ing twelve directors Of the company TO
| serve for the ensuing year.
And at the same time to vote for the accept
anee of tho city ordinances NO. 4t93. Adminstra-
| ton Heriss) amending ordinance No 1923, Now
Srries) changing tho 'ari Fl Of charges on sugar
and mola5ses stored under the sheds adopted
by the Council Of the city Of New Orleans at
| their sitting VI the seventh Of May, 1873
mylo lot A. 9. fAtFREY, Secretary
state aiional Bank, New orleans, April
%, 1s7s.-A vote of tho shareholders Of the State
| National Bank will bs taken Mt It's bahkins
| offi"e Nos. 81 and 80 Camp street, on WEDNES-
| DAY, May %, 1878, between the hours Of IL m
and .. m. upon the question Of tho reduction
Of the capital stock Of the bank and the distri-
button of tho surplus; and also upon the 1ues
tinn of authorizing tho Board Of Directors 70
convert the bank. under proper legislation. into
a State bank under the laws OF Louisiana.
BY order of the Board OF Directors.
| ap24 I'm CHAS. l.. o. DUPUY, Cashier.
SPECIAL NOtice-Any anu ali parties ma v.
Ing claims against the Home Mutual Savings
Bank in liquidation must present Same within
THIRTY DAYS. otherwise the assets will be
distributed. JAMES NJ BOWLING.
| Liqudating Commissioner.
New Orleans April 90 1878. ap21 3ot
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19
FOR RENT

POOMS FOR RENT-TWO NEATLY FUR
IL nlshed rooms parlor and bedroom-second
story. Tit ~ gallery front and rear. Large
lent. LQcatlan central. In the First District.
and on tho shady side Of the street. VIII be-
rented with or without board To a gentleman
and wife or 10 two single gentlemen. No other
bpsrders or roomers in the house. Address
ROOMS. Democrat office, my2 IL
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NTANTED-BY A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN
w q situation as washer and ironer. toOt
references given. Address j. r., this office.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-19

yHTANTED-BY COLORED WOMAN, A
w situation as nurse or house servant and
cook No objections to travel Address M r..
this office my17 ~
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YI,O RENT-THE POPULAR PHOTOGRAPH
L ie gallery 572 Magazine street. opposite
Magazine Market. everything arranged Tor
business Apply to JOHN s. TWOMEY, on the
nrernises my153 t
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SITUATIONS wANTKD-REMALKs.


WANTED by A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN.
w situation as cook. washer and ironor lor
small family. Has no objection to go In the
country Address No. 80 Thalia street.
1T
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PERSONAL.


L,OR RENT-THE THREEBTORY BRICK
j. dwelling No % North Rampant street. cor.
n.r OF Cnstomhouse Furniture may be bought
at an appraisem ont Goods security required.
b. s. BEYOU 30 Carondslet street my1e H*
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WANTED by A RESPECTABLE WON AN.
w situation as cook and plain Washer.
Good references given. Address f. COLLINS.
myt7 81
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HELP wANTED-FEMALEs.
MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED-,THE.s SERVICES OF A sHREWD
w private detective Address. stating where
mn Interview can be had. CLEW, Democrat
@ AZ InYl1 IT
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-26
FASHION NOTES.

White gloves are worn only at
balls.
The bouquet embroidered gloves
are novel.
Canoes are decidedly fashion
able in jewelry.
Cardinal capes are among the
new spring wraps.
Silver and mouse-gray shades
prevail in kid gloves.
Pretty new fans are of rustic
bamboo, hand painted.
Black and beige colerS will be
much nSed IN parasols.
Butterflies are among the new
ornaments tor spring hats.
The street hat should be dark,
and to Il certain extent plain
Dresses are trimmed of double
pipings of contrasting eolors.
Lovely spring prints are selling
as low as four cents ayard.
Plated skirts have deep yokes,
which give IA splendid appearance.
Basques, entirely covered with
flowers, are in vogue Tor evening
toilets,
Cream color and gresbish- gray
are the popular tints in linen dress
goods.
Misses parasols are of small size
in the disigns and color used for
ladies. ...
All stray hats and bonnets are
principally restricted to the dark
colors.
Byron collars and cuffs in GUT
pure lace, for the ladies, are among
the latest.
Yokes and plated and gathered
waists are very becoming to tall,
slender women.
The old color, "ashes of roses"
SO loag out of fashion, s'ill be re-
vived this summer.
Handsome evening dresses are
made of plush grenadine in solid
colors of light hues.
One of the novelties for summer
dresses js crape-batiste, a thin linen
fabric eniukled like Grape.
Colored embroideries appear on
many of the handsomest sets of
wide collars and deep cuts.
Scarfs of crepe lisse, with tue
ends embroidered in silks or Orien-
tai colors, are pretty novelties.
Flowers should be worn mostly
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-26
Il ii Il G o u II II S.
REGULAR TERMS.
CIRCUIT COURT-SEvENTn DISTRICT.
JAMES S. liAMM, Judge.
THOMAS S. Ford, District Attorney.

In the county of Lauderdale on the see
ond Monday of February and August, and
continue eighteen days.
In the county of Kemper on the first
Monday of March and September, and
continue twelve days.
In the county of Clarke, on the third
Monday of March and September, and
continue twelve days
In the county of Wayne, on the first
Monday of April and October, and con-
tiuue six days.
In the county of Greene, ou the second
Monday of April and October, aud con-
tinue six days.
In the county of Jackson on the fourth
Monday after the fourth Monday of April
and October, and continue twelve days.
In the county of Harrison on the third
Monday after the fourth Monday Of April
and October, and continue six days.
In the county of Hancock on the first
Monday after the fourth Monday of April
and October, and continue twelve days.
In the county of Marion on the fourth
Monday in April and October, and con-
inne six days.
In the county OF Perry on the third
Monday of April and October, and con
tuue six days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-26
MOTHERHOOD.
BY 5. X. PHILIPS.

" Her lot is ON you "-womans lot she
meant,
The singer who sang sweetly long ago;
And rose and yew aud tender myrtle blent,
To crown the harp that rang to love and
woe.
Awake, ~ poetess, and vow one strain
To sing of motherhood, its joy, its pain.
What does it give to us, this mother love
In verse and tale and legend gloriticd,
Chosen by lips divine rs type above
All other passions! Men have lived and
died.
For sisters, Maiden queens, and cherished
wives,
Yet, sealed by God, the one chief love sur
wives.
Yet what is it it gives us Shrinking dread,
Peril, and pain, and agony forgot,
Because we hold the ray of gladness shed,
BY the first cry from lips that know us
not,
Worth all that has beenpaid, is yet to pay,
For the new worship, born aud crowned
that day,
Then nursing, teaching, training, self
denial,
That never knows ITSELF so deep it lies,
The eager taking up of every trial,
To smooth Springs pathway, light her
April skies;
Watching and guiding, loving, longing
praying,
No coldncss dauntng, and no wrong dis
maying.
And when the lovely bud to blossom wakes,
And when the shy dawn-star flashes
bright,
Another hand the perfect flower takes,
Another wins the gladness of the light {;
A soft, sweet, clnging, fond farewell is
given,
Still farewell, and then alone with
heaven.
With Heaven! VIII he take the tired heart,
The God who gave the child and formed
the mother,
Who sees her strive to play her destined
part,
And smiling yield her darling to another
Az, on his cross he thought of Mary'swoe /;
He pities still the mothers left below.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-26

on the left side of ball dresses, as
the escort walks on the right,
There is q decided change IN the
shape Of the parasols this season
from those of last summer,
The shaded blue Madras ging-
hams are very popular, but great
care IL required in washing them.
Very fine coloyed embroideries
are seen Oh many of the newest
styles of pocket handkerchiefs.
Many Of our store windows, with
their beautiful spring goods and
novelties, are as pretty as pictures.
Parasols and sunshades differ
in shape from those of last year,
being bell.shapea instead Of Gang,
pied, aaa gef9## ~,r ta Sd.
Organdies, with plain tinted
grounds and flowers, and borders
OF fern leaves, grasses, ETC., will be
much worn,
The jauntiest of spring wraps is
a coat that tastens over the chest
with one button and shows waist.
coast below.
1t is above all things out of place
to wear i gray bonnet in the street,
or one strikingly in contrast with
the rest of the toilet.
Dressy costumes for watering
places are made of damask silk of
light quality, combined with plain
silk OF IA contrasting color. ...
1t will be fashionable to sew the
new style large collars and cuffs OF
white lace Oh the dark silk dresses
that will be worn this summer.
Dull, unpublished ebony handles,
quite massive, with IL bar at the
end, or hook inlaid with pearl or
ivory, are the most stylish for par
asols.
Black parasols lined with white
or cream color, or cardinal red, are
the newest. They are finished with
whalebone fringe, and are very
handsome.
Gold embroidery, in fringes, tas-
sells, lace, balloons, passementeries,
in everything, in fact, is worn i'll
Paris, both in the morning and
evening.
The Scotch and Madras ginghams,
which make charmingly cool and
fresh-looking dresses, will be trim
med in Russia laees in colors to
match the dress. --..