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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13
CANCELLATION OF BOND.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department.

STATE OF IoU1sTAEA,(
Executive Department. /
Whereas, GEORGE E. BOVEE. of the parish of
ST. james, in this State. has applied to me for the
cancellation Of bond furnished End subscribed
by him as principal on the fourteenth day of
November, 1876. for the sum OF twenty thousand
dollars, with the following named securities. to
wit: Eugene Laiche for the sum of five thous-
and dollars J. N. Thbodaux for ths um Of FIVE
thousand dollars; and Joseph Lartigue, for
the sum Of ten thousand dollars conditioned
for the faithful performance Of the duties OF
said Gsorge E. Bovee as Tax Collector of tho
said parish OF st. James.
Now, therefore, I, FRANCIS r. NICHOLAS.
Governor of the State Of Louisiana, do hereby
issue this my proclamation. calling upon all
persons interested therein to show cause. in
writing, at the office Of the Secretary Of State.
at New Orleans, within ninety days after the
last publication hereof why the said bond and
mortgage resulting therefrom should not be
cancelled and annulled.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
OF Louisiana. at the city Of New Orleans. this
sixth day of April, In the year OF our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight,
FRANCIS r. NICHOLLS,
Governor OF the State Of Louisiana %
By the GOvernor
WILL A. STRONG. Secretary Of State ap23 aDt
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13
BY Frank Sharp,
CANCELLATION OF BONDS.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
State Of Louisiana.

Whereas. JOSEPH l.. MONTIEU has made
application to me for the cancellation Of two
bonds furnished and subscribed by him as
principal, one Of which bonds, dated April 2S,
1870, for the sum OF twenty thousand dollars,
with William Fl. Pemberton, Joseph Mansion,
Samuel d. Moody and Charles Prados as securi-
ties, for the sum Of five thousand dollars each
and the other, dated February 49, 1873 for the
sum of twenty thousand dollars, with Charles
Prados, Joseph Mansion Joseph Pinta and
Henry Demassiet as securities, for the sum of
the faithful performance of the duties of said
Joseph L. Montieu AZ tax collector Of the parish
Of Jefferson, in this State.
Now. therefore, l. FRANCIS r. NICHOLAS.
Governor of the State of Louisiana, do hereby
issue this my proclamation calling upon all
persons interested therein to show cause. In
writing, at the Office of the Secretary Of State,
in the city Of New Orleans. within ninety days
from and after the last publication hereof. why
the said bonds and the mortgages resulting
therefrom should not be cancelled and an
nulled.
Given under my signature and the seal of the
State Of Louisiana, at the city OF New Orleans,
this ninth day OF May in the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight,
and Of the one hundred and second Of the inde-
pendencs Of the United States of America.
FRANCIS r. NICHOLAS.
Governor OF the State of Louisiana.
BY the Governor:
Will. A. STRONG.
Secretary of State. rnv12 9at
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13

satin fringeI and Is inscribed on one side
Presented BY the B. A. 8; l.; and on the other
This beautiful peice of art fs the handiwork
of that skillful lady. Mrs. e. A. Louis. residing
on Bourbon street. between Cont and Bienvile
The days sports closed with dress parade
in which all the companies and the ''Zouaves''
participated. After this all adjourned to the
dancing hall, where the pleasures of the dance
were eninyad for many hnnrs
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13

aeps gqr %
one pint Of molasses; small glass of brandy !:
one tablespoonful OF, cinnamon, one of ground
pounds Of raisins; two pounds Of currants |;
one .pound Of citron; one tablespoonful of
soda; two, tablespoonful of cream tartar; a
-four and put In after the other ingredients are
mixed. Bake two hours and half, and lay
aside for six months or year.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Orleans, IS. !
|, WILLIAM PALFREY, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true, to the best of my knowledge
and belief. VIM. PALFREY, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this tenth
day OF May. 1873
GEO. W. CHRISTY, Notary Public.
Correet-Attest:
CHAS. CHAFFE.
J. z. BELL,
SIGMUND KATZ.
my11 81 Directors.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13
CANCELLATION OF BOND.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, /
Executive Department. !

bTATE OF IOUfSIAHA,
Executive Department.
Whereas, GEORGE e. PARIS. Of the city Of
New Orleans, has applied to me for the cancel
lation Of bond furnished and subscribed by
him. as principal on the eighth day of Febru-
ary, 1873. for the sum Of twenty thousand dollars
with P. Creagh. James w. Quinn, Ludger Bo~
uuille and Joseph Pinta, as securities. each for
the sum Of FIVE thousand dollars, conditioned
for the faithful performance and execution OF
the duties Of the said George e. Paris as State
Assessor for the Second District OF the city OF
New Orleans.
Now, therefore. I. FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
Governor Of tho State Of Louisiana. do. by
these presents. Issue my proclamation, giving
notice to all persons herein concerned and In
terested, to show cause. In writing OF tho
office Of the Secretary of State. In the city
Of New Orleans. within ninety days from and
after the last publication hereof, why said bond
and the mortgage resulting therefrom should
not be raised and cancelled.
Given under my signature and the seal Of tho
State OF Louisiana, at the city OF New Orleans,
this fifteenth day OF April, In the year of our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred and seventy
eight.
FRANCIS r. NICHOLAS
Governor OF the State of Louisiana.
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG,
Secretary OF State. N.Y. 30te
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13
l RARE BARGAIN.
PERSONAL.

ITO PUBLISHING PRINTERs-A THOR
and Pr b Gl na m bs
printing business, desires an engagement in
some one of the Southern or Western States
Has had editorial experience, and is also capa-
BILE and energetic as general manager Would
work on shares or for moderate salary: will
thoroughly identify himself with his mpoyer's
interest: good testimonials. Address PRINTER,
Democrat office. New Orleans. La. myl1 Ivy
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.
HEADQUARTERS, Association Army Of re,

nessee, Mechanics Institute. Dryades street,
near Canal Rooms of the First Louisiana Field
Artillery. New Orleans. May H. 1s78-The reg
ular annual meeting of this association will be
held as above on TUESDAY EVENING. May IA,
1878. at o'clock. Prompt and full attendance is
requested. as an election will be held for officers
for the ensuing year.
q. II. BEAUREGARD President.
JOHN @. GoLDINa, Secretary. my12 3t
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13
SHAWHAN'S
FINE BLOODED STALLIONS
&!!5'h

will be permitted TO serve a limited number OF
mares at my stables. 81 and 5s Baronne street,
at TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS the season.
money raid VII en- the mare is served
CLOUD MAMBRINO five years old. fifteen
hands and three inches high. beautiful black.
and can trot in 235, ami has been handled very
little. Cloud ambrino was sired by Cloud
Mambrino, he by Dan Underhill. he by Flying
Cloud, of Long Island. and he BY Mells Black
Hawk. the sire OF Ethan Allen. The dam OF
brino Paymaster, she By Old Marnbrino, she BIZ
cIoUb JRs dam WIS by Shaw
hams pacing horse, Lone Hal; he could pace
down In the O's, and the mother Of Cloud
Mambrino could pace In the 2:s0s.
me from Cynthiana, KY to handl4. This colt is
the best colt ever brought to this city: his sire
is Goldsmith Abdalla, by Volunteer: first dam
Martha by Abdalla. second dam by Conklin's
Belfounder third dam by Corncracker: fourth
dam by Mickey. I win let him serve three or
four mares. good ones. ap14 1m2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13

All EOOu Wefn0crAts are respeCEfNIIy m
vited to preliminary meeting 10 be held at
No So Camp street on tuesday, the fourteenth
instant. at 7l9 u. m. for the purpose of organ
izing q Democratic club for the centre Of the
Third Ward. J. J. FOLEY,
mv19
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13

Suit will he brought against all sttOr-
neys, physicians, brokers, merchants,
liquor dealers and others owing license
or personal property taxes, without fur
ther notice.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13
A GOOD INVESTMENT
FOR
Large and Small Capitalists.
STATE CONSOLS ! STATE CONSOLS
STATE CONSOL@.

THE CONSOLIDATED BONDS OF THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA bear interest at the
rate Of per cent on their par value. At present
market rates they pay the holder over per
cent. As evidence of the safety of Investments
In these securities, and Of tho entire ability of
the State to meet the interest on it's consols
we append the following carefully prepared
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STATE FL
NANCES, as shown by tho books of the
Treasurer. May 9. 1878.
January 1-Baance in treasury, per
annual report. t..................-.. s416.s75 81
May 2-Gross amount Of collections
to date. .-........... so5 ,3a2 AZ
s1,222 1858 os
Less payments to May .,..,-.-...--. $3.50. .s22 d.
Balance May OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES st71, ,435 go
Handed in by tax collectors to Mays 275 $50 Is
Approximate balance May g.. STAT. .oo4 rs
To be modified by entries for payments since
the second.
COLLECTIONS FOR FOUR MONTHS.
To May D. 1873. sso5 ,382 ~
Ic May 8, 1878 .--.---.. 275,659 10
Total. 81 ,081 ,041 81
INTEREST TAX FUND.
Amount collected to May O. 1873 ...... s177 45s 40
Collected since, estimated ..-.....-.. 70. 3.674 90
Showing that during four months Of the pres
ent year there has been collected. almost wholly
from the city, for the interest tax the sum Of
s251. 1873 A. The amount Of State consols funded
np to January ], 1878. was about sl1 ,280 o0o tho
semi-annual July interest upon which will
amount to about 1894 800. Of this amount there
remains to be turned in from collections already
made In the country. and to be COLI in the
city and country during May and June. only
sl43.6GG
The fact that the late decision of the Supreme
Court will prevent the funding Of any of the So
called property bank bonds and the further
fact that a large amount of the outstanding
fundable bonds and warrants may safely be said
to have been lost. tsinee otherwise they would
long since have been presented for funding)
makes it almost certain that the issue OF con
solidated bonds will never exceed sl1 800 900
Upon this sum the State will have no difficulty
in paying the pr cent interest as II falls due.
M. +. BONIS & A. LEMORE,
Stock and Bond Brokers'
my10 1W No. Caller Court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13

No hotel in this country or Europe is more
thoroughly comfortable for families and ladies
travelling alone, than the well-known Colon
made Hotel in Philadelphia. Pa.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13
,....,..... FOR RENT
FOR SALE.

EOR sALE-AT CORBIN's KENTUCKY
IL Stables. corner of Baronne and Perddo
streets, ONE THOROUGHBRED AYRSHIRE
BULL, seven months old and Creole rail- ed
from imported stock Parties wanting to pur-
chase such an animal will do we'll to calI and
examine this fine Ayrshire Bull. my12 3t
FOR SALE CHEAP-THE STAR RICE MILL
complete and In good running order, ready
for Immediate use. For particulars apply to
nj. SCHWARTZ Il BRO,
fa1af 14g to 16o Magazine street
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-05-13
THE CoNrRARAND CHILDREN.

The following gentlemen are requested to
serve as reception committee. They will report
t. the chairman at .. m. Monday May 49, 1873
at the theatre:
e. g. Pavne. A, X. Brown
W. A. FHuehe g. y Williams.
E. 9. Where, Ashton Phelps
A. B. Wheeler, George Denagre
Joe Given. Geo. G Preot.
T. G. Hanna N d Coleman, Jr
q. A. Smith. w. r. Leverich Jr
J. DEAS HUGER Chairman.
Moet & Chandon is cooling and refreshing.
Have you paid your capital tax and
license?
PERSONAL,
1t IS reported that David N. Schwartz, Esq.
who for a long time was connected with the
New Orleans Times. has established himself in
the retail gro1ery business in Chicago.
Discount ut 2 per cent on state taxes
paid In May.
Moet & Chandon Is neither too sweet nor too
dry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-12-16
SPECIE RESUMPTION.

Circular of Instructions Issued by she
Secretary of the Treasury.
WASHINGTON, Dac 14-Tne Secretary Of
the Treasury this afterno On issued the follow
ing circular of instructions concerning the re-
Summation of specie payments:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, |
Washington, D. G, Dec. IA
The following provision Of law and instruc-
tons hereunder are published for the inf0rma-
ton and guidance of all concerned:
An act to provide for the resumption of specie
payments.
Section 3. On and after the 1st day of jan
uary, 1879, the Secretary of the Treasury shall
redeem in coin the dotted States leg,l tender
notes then outstanding on their present aron at
the office of the Assistant Treasurer in New
York, in sums of not less than $50. Approved
Jon. IA. 1875
As the effect of the above section will be TO
to remove any practical difference in the value
OF coin and notes as circulating medium af-
ter the LIST of January next, no distinction be-
tween them will be made 10 keeping, rendering
or settling accounts of public officers, involv-
ing transactions which occur subsequent to that
date. Matur-d coupons of the Uuited States
and checks used by the Treasurer of the Unt.d
States for primo pal or interest of the pubic
debt by law payable in coin will be paid by the
Assistant Treasurer of the United States at
New YORK; upon presentation, in coin, or if the
Claimant preiers, such coupons and checks will
be paid BY the said Assistant Treasurer or by
any other Independent treasury officer in
Un.t-d States uotes. Such registered lutArest
payable by law in coin, as is paid on schedules
at any other cities tn 80 New York, will also be-
paid the claimant in coin by check on the As
sistant Treasurer at New York, which check
may % cashed in Un,ted States notes, if the
holder prefer, or, If the claimant prefers. such
interest may paid direct to him in United
States notes by the officers charged with the
pay ment of the schedules. Any check or draft
hereafter drawn in payment of public obiga-
ton by law, payable in coin, will have that
fact plainly noted thereon.
JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-12-16
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

In the Winshp trial Saturday the defence
was.opened and one witness examined.
Henry G. Tlmmons, the we'll known oy ster
dealer, died yesterday.
The report of the state bank examiner, pub
lished this morning, shows that the savings
banks are in excellent condition.
Princess Alice, second daughter Of Queen
Victoria, died Friday night of diphtheria.
Tue two men recently burned to death by
Nebraska mob on the superstition that they
we're guilty of murder, prove to have been it,
nocent
Three negroes have just been sentenced in
North Carolina to six years imprisonment for
attempting to compel negroes to vote the Re.
publican ticket Southern justice is one sided.
Three negroes accused of arson were shot by
mob 10 Florida last week.
The House Committee on Appropriations
have agreed to recommend an appropriation to
continue the railway postal service till the close
of the fiscal year.
Cholera, smallpox and famine are devastat-
ing Morocco.
Samuel Jacobs a we'll known Skowhegan
horseman, died from the effects of an overdose
of aconite Saturday.
Mt Desert Rock light has not been seen
since tuesdays storm, and it is feared tho
lighthouse has been swept away.
The Senate was not in session Saturday. In
the House the Senate bill authorizing the issue
of certain duplicate bonds to the Manhattan
bank was passed. The Indian appropriation
bill was reported. The Geneva award bill was
discussed by Mr.. Frye, who supported the
minority report, and Mr.. S:enger, who sup
ported the majority.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-12-16
A Fatal Mistake.

SKowHEGAN, Dec. 14.-Samuel 81. Jacobs,
aged so years, a noted horse dealer of this
place, died very suddenly this morning from
taking large dose of aconite by mistake.
Serious Fire in Lawiston.
Lewiston, Dec. IA building on Lisbon
street, owned by 9. f. Dunlap, e. D. Stone
and Daniel Allen, was burned to-day 1t COL
aimed three stores. Loss on building $25O0;
insured $3.50 in Manufacturers, $500 in Trade,
$500 10 Quincy, $500 in Mechanics Mutual
and $500 in the Boylston. E. Millet, millinery,
goods damaged, loss not ascer,ained, insured
for $1,000 in British American, $500 in Orient,
$500 in Howard, and $500 in Lincolnshire. Miss
Durgin, milliner, goods saved, loss not ascer-
tanned, insured for $1,000 in Manufacturers,
$500 in Milleville. G. e. Hilton, boots and
shoes, goods saved, loss not ascertained, in
sured for $500 in Shoe and Leather, $500 in
Peoples of Trenton, $500 in Manhattan, $500
in Niagara. R. Fletcher, furniture, insured
for $3.50 10 the Standard.
Fire in ROckpOrt.
RoCKLAND, Des. 14.-G. f. Burgess's dwell
damaged by fire last night to the amount Of
$4,000; insured for $4,000.
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15-Postmasters ap.
pointed-Alfred L. Skinner, Bucksport, Han
cock county: VIM. Fl. Emery, Fairfield,
Somerset county; Samuel L. Miller, Waldo.
borough, Lincoln county.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-12-16
MINOR TELEGRAMs.
Gov. Hampton still coutiu ues to improve.

Gov Hampton still coutiu ues to improve.
Gov. aartranft has reprievad the conde nned
Molhe daguires until Jan 18.
The New York Custom house appointments
will not be considered until after the hol;-
days.
The keeper of life saving station Nc. 6, at
Long Branch, is on trial for cowardlce during
the late storm.
Short & Forman's establishment at Cleve-
land, o, Was damaged by fire Friday night to
the extent of $4,000 Insured
Two colored men were hanged at G .lves OF,
Texas, Saturday. in the presen.e of 5000 spec
tatOrs.
10 wrestling match at Chicago, Mclaughlin
of Detroit beat Nc Mahon of Vermont. II is
considered put up job.
The leading members of the Liberal party 10
England have offered the Earl of Dufferin a
public dinuer in London and the Earl has &C.
cepted.
The United States have secured a verdict for
1852, 228 from w. G. Griswold, charged with
fraud iu connection with the Indian war claims
1854.
10 the election at Bristol, Eng, Saturday,
for member of the Honse of Com mous, Lewis
Fry Uib5ral) defeated Sir Ivor Guest (Conser-
vative) oy majority OF 1547.
A hali-breei Canadian Indian named VIM.
Muccurmuck, was found dead 10 the woods
near'Calais, VT, Saturday. A bad character
Royal Carr is supposed to have murdered him
and ia under arrest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-12-16

Thirteen of the ffty-nine savings banks now
doing business, have had their deposit accounts
reduced by decree of court, under the provision
of section thirty-six of the act to revise and
consolidate the laws relating to savings banks,
approved February 9, 1877. They are Bruins
wick Savings Iustitutior, Thomaston, Orouc,
Camden, Bangor, AudroscOggin County, Penn
broke, CALAIS, Skowhegao, Budgton, Auburn,
Dexter, and Franklin County Banks. 1t is be-
lieved that ultimately there will be no loss to
dep0sitOrs in the Auburn and Bangor banks;
that the losses in the others will range from
two to ten per cent, except the Thomaston
which will be about twenty per cent. The
losses in these banks, with one ex ;aptiou, are
comparatively small. aud are all ths result of
shrinkages that could not be foresear, many of
which are temporary.
The Examiner strongly condemr the efforts
which have been made to bring Savings as
we'll az National banks into disrepute and SAYS
this effort has contributed very much to
strengthen the ruinous and senseless panic OF
the past year, which for time threatened the
stability of our savings institutions. The
banks that have been compelled to apply to the
courts have been brought to this largely by this
panic So far from the assertions as to the rot
tenress OF cur saviogss Institutions, which COZ
trlouted to this panic, beirg true, the savings
banks have with rare exceptions been we'll
mauaRed and prudently conducted. Their cap
ital has suffered much less depreciation tn An
like amount of capital invested BY the bes.
business men OF the country, since the inau CUR
alton of our civil war.
The Examiner says that the result of the
law of 1877, authorizing the court to reduce
accounts of deDositors, 80 as to divide losses
pro rata among them has b,en beneficial to all
concerned and the law has prevented much
evil that might have resulted from runs upon
the banks. The Supreme court having ruled
IN the matter OF the Newport Savings bank
that under section 36 If the Sayiogs b .uk act
" the point Was taken aud proved that bank
had exceeded its powers or failed to comply
with any OF the conditions or Restrictions of the
act the petition mnst be denied, the Ex amiuer
suggests that the section be so amended that
the court be empowered to reduce the deposit
account, and thereby avoid a diss oIution of the
oaok, II the loss did not arise from dishonesty
90 the part of the managers of the bank,
The deposits and profits of the ffsy-nine
oanks doing business on the All day CT
November last Were 23,173,11222
The assets, as compared with 1877, are az
follows:
Assets. 1877, 1879.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-12-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
MAINE SAVINGS BANKS.
Annual Report of Bank Examiner Boil
ster.

MAINE SAVINGS BANKS.
Annual Report of Bank Examiner Boil
AUGUSTA, Dec. Is.
The report of w. W. Bolster State Bank
Examiner, has been prepared for submission to
the Governor and Couacil. Although the past
year has been more trying to savings institu-
lions than any previous ones, our savings banks
are in better condition and stronger than q
year ago.
BANKS OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT.
The e 4stern and Mercantile backs of Ban
COR have b,th surrendered their charters and
are trausactiDg such business only as is neces.
sary to final settlement of their affairs. Tue
outstanding c-rtfica es of the American Back
of II ,low-ll are $500. Cash On hacd TO pay
he same, S704 az the rate Of 88 per cent, the
dividend ordered bV the court.
SAVINGS BANKS.
The number now organized and doing bu.i-
ness in the state lie ffty-nine, decrease of five
since September q, 1875. These have been
placed in the hands of receivers, baing the on-
ly ones 80 placed since the organization of the
system in the state, and are given in the follow
ing table, showing their present condition and
the progress made in the settlement Of their
affairs:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-12-16
Horrible Mnrders i'm Nebraska.

OMAHA, Dec. IA Mrs Harls.on was MUIR
dered Nov. I'd by one Richards to get posses
zion of span of mules, a quantity of grain and
homestead claim. Her skull was broken in
with smoothing.iron. One child was killed
By the same instrument and one taken by the
heels aud its brains dashed out against the
floor. The third child was kicked to death
The bodies were found Dec 18th concealed be-
meath straw stack. Richards also murdered
Peter Anderson, farmer living abJut five
miles from Mrs. Harlston's, by knocking in his
skull for the small amount of money in his
pocket. The officers are watching every ill.,
coming train for the murderer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-12-16
EUROPE.
| The Treaty of Berlin Discussed by the
| Rremch n anurins

The Treaty of Berlin Discussed by the
French Deputies.
VERSAILLES, Dec 14.-In the Chamber Of
Deputies to-day CounG de Gontaul Biron ques-
toned the government respecting the treaty Of
Berlin. M. Waddington, Minister of Foreign
Affairs. defended his c,uduct at the congress
where he avoided compromising French neu-
trality or entering upon any binding engage.
ments He had supported Greece because that
was the traditional policy of France. There
would be united action of Europe in behalf of
Greece on the initiative being taken BY France.
The Case of RO mer.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 15.-United States
Consul Heap has not yet been informed of the
accusations against Romer, and will address a
note to the Porte Monday reminding it of its
promise to communicate them, as he considers
it illegal to detain Romer without stating the
cause,