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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
THE LATE MRS. LAIDLAw.

On Wednesday night tho great soul Of Mrs
Phunhe Georgina Laidlaw left this world for
Heaven after manifeHting its genial influence
among us during period Of eghty-fou ysars.
sIra. 5saidlaw was the daughter of Professor
Hunter, a distinguished scientist. naturalist
engineer and mostoelebrated chemist a great
friend of Thomas Jefferson. who came here
coevally with Governor Claiborne and Judge
Xavier Martin. He was for many years at
taehed to our State government rs engineer
and chemist.
Born In Pennsylvania, the deceased had re-
sided In New Orleans from her early youth, aud
| It was In this city that che. was married to the
late Peter Lnidlaw, at one time In charge or the
| Land Office here. Her younger brother. Com
mpdore Hunter now ~ years old and still in
robust health nj one time commanded the iron
n ship Allegheny in which he visited New Or
leans M much as we can remember in 1916
When the lens sept innhl war broke out. Commp
dora HunteYcast his fortunes with the Southern
cause.
NJ ra. Peter Laidlaw was n lady of great intelli-
gence, activity and benevoenee, her long life
being devoted almost exclusively to works of
der Milne ths estimable lady was made trustee
Of the beuuest for the esta lishment If school
for young women. and in the course Of her valu-
able existence was direetress of various chnr-
table institutions Of this. city, occupying also
the position Of secretary of The Poydras, Asylum
for over sixty years. She was the mo her of
prominent citizen. and Mrs. Rev. j. i. dirault
and Mrs. W. @. Raymond.
II we may not be able to recount the many
acts of beneyolenee. which. characterized tho
well spent life Of Mrs. Laidlsw. we have ut
least the .satisfaction of paying this small
tribute to tho memory 81 one whose devotion to
example to those whom she has left behind her.
AT the Same time we wish to express our sin.
cere condolences with those, who had learned to
love her and admire the noble traits Of her do
parted soul
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
A MIa-TAK II.

II Is not every take that takeH. and 80 It hap
pened In tho account of the military display
published yesterday morning. Somebody in
the upper story 1--WE do not wish to particular
izs and be invidiousl, mixed up the reporters
copy and placed Capt, Wat Tyler Cluvorius'
company. the Louisiana Greya." In Col. Bor-
lands regiment. when 1t rightfully belongs TO
Col. Chas. ID. Fenner's Crescent City Battalion
We seze upon the occasion Of this mistake to
compliment the Louisiana Grsys upon their
martial bearing aud splendid drill, as all could
winess while they raraded under the command
of their new captain.
Capt. .Cluverius is new TO this company. but IN
old and tried soldier who has drilled many y
company before and led to the cannon's mouth
during the late war as good men as ever
shouldered mnsket or pulled d lanyard.
The Louisiana Crews we are sure would be
proud to DO under the command of such
soldier and gentleman % Col, Borland., but
hIator'e truth requires that they should be
companies of tho Crescent City Battalion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
MM EVlsAEa.

OLeary wouldn't come South. schmehl was
toostrong for him.
aome Of the tlre oo0panies are agitating the
subject of o tournament for Mardi Gras week
There will be bad 20 shooting batwsen the
militia teams at the Crescent City Rifle Park to-
day.
Some Of the various friends OF tho various ap-
plieapts for the Coectorslp were drumming
| up influence for their fayortes yesterday.
The Eureka Benevolent Association give Il
grand vocal and instru mental concert at Tur-
ners Hall, on Wednesday. the twenty seventh
/ sta f.
Fridays pnrads is conceded by oil to be the
finest ever Witnessed in tho. city. strangers
from r.. the Nor.h yisi Ing the city claim that no
! display witnesses by them exceeds it.
AS g certrin independent company was
marching up Camp street on the twenty second.
Jig rank apd nls rather elm. said an offer to
Well was the prompt answer, then they are
not Sunday soldiers
Creole steam Fire Engine %. No. 9 give their
ana B 81 odd Ha OK
Monday. the fourth of March next We are In
debted for Invitations.
sehmehh the nedestrian Il nov , In traia.
city. He has chosen the shell road. bstwe en-
CarrolI,on end the New Lake End to exercige
will begin his next match walk at the arune-
wald Hall on the NTH proximo. when 1t is OK.
the noted female pedestrians from tbs East.
One Of the neatest features Of the Contnen-
tnl ball on Friday night was the characters of
Martha and George Washington, personated by
the little daughter and son Of Thos O'Connor
j ESD. chief Of the fire department The little
Couple, were arrayed in regular Continental
style. the it'll miss with court train powdered
wig, etc, and the young lad in full Continental
uniform, and they attracted considerable alton
ton as they paraded the hall.
There we're three OF them ut the Continental
ball. long white gowns, red mask :. white boots.
etc, and they captured oil OF their friends with
their incogs' until ono Of them accidentally
exposed his pedal fextremities. when the Jig
was up rs far rs identity was concerned. The
boys" shook" their gowns quietly in less
than three minutes in some retired corner and
were on the floor in q jiffy with white kids.
claw hammer roats. etc. but 1t wouldn't do
that foot gave the parry away
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
A RARE WORK OF ART BROUGHT TO
LIGHT.

Shortly after the bnttle Of New Orleans tho
great French painter Felix Delacroiy arrived
here. and after considerable study from
sketches by artists who were on the spot at the
time Of tho action. made beautiful historic
painting of the battle. This was hid for years
in an old garret In The Third District, and was
only resurrected through the artistic taste OF
Major Il. A. Burke. who had heard Of the work
and purchased It..
The field OF battle Ia carefully delineated and
the opposing forces shown engaged in the
deadly combat OF January 8. Jackson and
head of their troops whilst tho dend and dying
are scattered over Chalmette. Connoissenrs
who delight in the beautiful ahould visit COL
Burke's office. corner of Carondelet and Union
strepta. and geo this work of art.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
THE CONSOLIDATED BOND CASE.
Argument of MIR. Bermudcz.

We have been favored with a copy Of the
brief Of Mr.. Bermudez argument in the con-
solidated bond case The oral argument Of
Mr. Bermudez occupied three days Of the
court in It's delivery, and was pronounced by
all who heard it one OF the most elaborate,
able and finished arguments which has been
heard at our bar for many years.
Despite severe illness, Mr.. BermudeZ I'M
dertoOk to condcnse his argument of three
days in brief Of nineteen pages A large
portion Of this brief is made up Of citations
and references to establish the following
points:
/. That the case OF the consolidated bond
holders Is emincntly one for o mandamus to
thirty. seventh section Of the act OF 1852, and
that no acts Of the Legislature passed since
have taken away this right or could do So
On this theme Mr.. Bermudez diates at great
length, with g. vast array Of authorities,
making his argument q full, thorough and
lucid treatise on the writ OF mandamus
He then assails the constitutonality OF the
act of 1876, the premium bond act on the fol-
lowing grounds
1. That its several objects are not expressed
in the title Of the law, and therefore violates
the one hundred and fourteenth article Of the
constitution.
O. That it seeks to violate and impair the
obligation Of q contract, contrary to the Fed
eral and State constitutions.
g. hat it seeks to divest vested rights. i
L. That it seeks to encrOach upon the pow
ers OF the judiciary in reference to past cases,
and is thus retroactive.
This act has three distinct important OBJ
iects which are not expressed in the title:
L. To repeal all laws requiring the City
Council to levy any tax for any bond or cou-
pom issued prior to the premium bond act.
2. To forbid, forever, the future levy OF any
tax for the purpose OF any bond Or coupon,
other than the tax authorized by that act.
1910 prohibit courts from issuing any
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24

Great praise is due to Sergeant CARRIER, com
handing Seventh Precinct Station-hous o. for
his great kindness and assistance extended to
the destitute family. Phelps. and we are pleased
to learn that the combined efforts Of the Rev. A.
=. Witherspoon and Mr.. Maximillian Hermann
resulted in raising sufficient means to give
subsistence to those six poor persons Of whom
We made mention day or two ago. until their
could be secured. Mr.. Chand-
Jackson Railroad. has been charitable enough
to furnish tho necessary railroad tickets a. so
low a price that the above named gentle
blck to their home near Keokuk. Iowa. Mr..
Whithersuoon desires us to state that he has
received the sum Of SIS: sent by mail. annonY-
half sf the Phelps family. and would solicit
other disposition to be made of that amount.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24

mapdamus for tho levy Of any tax thereby Tor
hidden TO be levied, and from appointing any
receiver TO levy and collect such tax
On these several points Mr.. ,Bermlldele
gives an exhaustive argument ana teVle" Co
authorities
The next question discussed By. Mr., Berm'l]
dez Is, whether in response ~ the fela0@1s
mandamus the city and tho intsrvehqfs hstve
the right of rasing the cunstltutlonnl tssaes
which they have sought to make. Mttny au-
thorities are cited TO establish the Negative OF
this proposition, that such Issues nhnnot be
raised by public officials who are 1nanttafnlls-
ed to perform Il duty of their oifts. Or by per-
sons Without interest; that co permit such
pleas by public officials would be to permit
parties to Interfere with and enbarrass ths
government and to stop its most ordinary
functions. Courts cannot entertain abstract
questions Of law presented by PARTIES Without
interest and wholly Unaffected by The ileghli~
ties or ,,nconstitutionalitles complained OF.
Among many other authorities ON this, point,
that IN II An. is cited as especially pertinent
where sheriff. 1nnndamused to lay special
tax, pleaded that tho tax was an uneonststu-
ttttsl one.
The court, passing upon Tint defense. said:
"The right OF this executive officer to raise
these constitutional objections is by no means
clear. Such q. discussion would be more up
propriate in tho mouth Of one Of those from
whom the thx might be exacted He has no
business to question the validity Of these leg
isativs enactments, which constitute his Off
nin rule OF action. Is wei might ne, II
called upon to fulfill that sternest OF his tdu-
ties the execution ola capital sentences question
the constitutiunality III capital punishment Or
the constituionality, Of tbs particular law un-
der which tho convict had been prosecuted"
The mandamus being directed to the city
administrators executive officers Mr.. Ber-
m,idez argued that they could not raise the
question Of constiiutionality 1t was only
those who had to pay who could avail them
selves Of that plea. AS to tho intervenors, he
argued that they had no right to intervene in
There are other points discussed by Mr..
Bermndez in this brief, but rs We have not
spnce to present them in even n condensed
form. we must be content to conclude our re-
view Of this exceedingly profound, lucid and
learned exposition Of the law points and prin-
eiples involved in this interesting case, which
is now under consideration by Judge Monroe.
and upon which it is expeceed he will render .
decision during the ensuing week.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
MUNICIPAL MATTF,Rs. y
The wATERwORY.a nrry,.

It is understootpat the, CITY Hall that Gov.
Nichols will, on Monf4ay next, sign the bill
amending The act Creating the New Orleans
Waterworks COMPANY. As It seems not gene
rally known iOrAay BIO wG to rspear;hat, as
the Waterworks bill now stands, 1t Ia optional
with tho city TO exchange its stock in The
60 company Tor city certificates OF indebt-
Sdness. or for cry bonds. This OBJ
ton, which 1t was sought to .abrogste
Mt Inc present session Of The Legislature, was
secured by the city In order that IN advertising
Tor bids for thesxchanges which shall be offered
to he msds from time to time. the city may
choose the lowest bids In certificates OF In bonds.
the ompeition operating es check on the rise
in the market vilus Of either. ~ might have
been the case had tho bin provided fol-, the OK
only. Yesterday the Mayor subscribed to the
stock Of the company to the extern Of the eitys
portion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24

recollectiss and impressions are very strong
that Gen. Anderson YVES absent that day until
after tho returns of Vernon were examined by
Wv. WickliGe called for the State on the trial
ent at the time The Vernon returns we're opened
and al his examination Of them at the time, the
f9a5 Eassd ha hs Testimony of Messr r.
the0 statements made ~ the .wInesses
q ne State upon new trial j, Littls'le,d was
was not called by the defense. Dol 1acharie
stated that he did not remember That any ore
remarked that there were but few Republican ,a
votes In Vernon--a remark that sore OF the
witnesses attributed 10 the defendant-but he
remembers that such a remark was made, with
out remembering as to what parish II was made
The errors in compilation and tabulntion re-
ferred to by the last named witness when on the
sahd Mere not sh9S H., to have any eenneqn n
not not Affect the mony ot that gsnleman rs 10 10
what tex place when the return 1nm anfn9n
says that In the main Goilens' report was cor
ret, and 1t ia not apparent from any testimony
that 1t was Incorrect as to the matter under con
sideraioh.
The motion and sunplemental motions for n
new trial ace therefore overruled
After the rule for new trial WIS decided Nha
defence fled a motion In arrest OF judgment, on
The following grounds:
That there was variance bal tween the origi-
nal information and the amendment allowed to
be fled material to the merits and constitutes q
new charge, and therefore the proceedings are
null amt veid
That Anderson is not charged to have falsely
and feloniously uttered AND published ~ true
n certain altered document In any official ca
pacity whatsoever
That def nhant had never a preliminary ex-
animation before n magistrate.
That the prosecution should have been by in
drfment instead Of information
The motion was taken under advaement
until Monday,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
THE A1NInN MErnT.

The retition presented In ihe Legislature in
opposition to tho location Of the Union Depot
on the neutral ground on Claiborne street, be-
tween Canal and Common. has created some
surprise Mt The City Hall, where the subject
never found any opponents. although it
hnd been ventilated for several weeeks in The
city papers. And yet tho proviso contained in
the ordinance authorizing tlha leass of the
ground, requiring confirmation Of the propo-
sition by the Legislature, was inserted In pre-
vision Of the objections that are now advaBced
against the project
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
THE CONTINENTALs' BALL.

Tho Continental Guards. Company A. gave
on Friday night one of their entertainments.
and. as usual, Il was the affair of the season.
but. owing to the crowded condition of our
columns yesterday we could not give it more
than a passing notice. not even that space which
it deserved.
Tho various decoration committees, which
had been at work for week. performed their
lahors admirably. as the tastefully decorated
stairway and hall bore evidence. From the
curbstone in front Of the main doorway carpet
was spread to the door. and on zach side Ct the
stairway leading to the hail entrance were
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
A DESERVED COMPLIMENT.

A high and deserved compliment was patio
yesterday to Capt. l.. w. Cooper who few
weeks ago resigned the position Of River In
speetor Of the Board of Underwriters. The
Captain held that position for about quarter
of n century. aud during that long period dis
Enlarged his duties with remark able ability and
serupuous fidelity. Approaching his personal
reetitude and official useful moss and wishing
to tstify to the Same in fitting manner the
board passed ri@s OF resolutions OF Q char
and formally presented him with II splendid
old watch Srd chain.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
RATTURE PROPERTY.

Complaints having recently been made on the
subject, Administrator Cavanac Ia Investigating
several cases in which II Ia claimed that rpa-
rian proprietnrs on the left bank OF The river
have innlpsed their grounds along the river
front Or erected buildings upon them. without
regard to tho rights of the city to establish ave-
nues OF commerce upon them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
PERSONAL.

The many friends Of our genial friend. mine
he is once more on his naive heath at he lake,
reinforced by his soourn North to c. ter to his
friends. He returns the picture OF health for
t Q Carnival cam paian.
We are pleased to note tho return to the city.
after several months absence In the country.
Of our friend. Col. Stephen F. Power OF The
house of G.. FL. Wymond, Nos. r. and "a dravier
street @
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
CAPITOL NOTES.

There being too few capital removers in the
Senate ye terday when the capital removing
net came up, it was once more postponed.
Gov. Nichols, Lieut.. Gov. Wilt and Adjn-
tant Gen. Patton were among the prominent
personages at the Continental ball Friday night.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
SCHOOL FURNITURE.

The Mayor was visited yesterday by com
mittee OF the School Board on tho subject Of
school furniture. which Is very much needed in
several Of The schools. In accord with the A1-
ministrators Of Finance and Of Accounts, the
NJ ,yor advised his visitors to advertise for bids
for supplying needed furniture and they would
500 That tho neeOnnts orc isfhetotllY settled.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
ARRIVALS ATT CARNIVAL PALACE.

The following mob emen arrived yesterday
and proceeded at once to register themselves al
the Palace: Tho Dukes Of Canal. Ireland. The
People, Labor Saving. Ouachita Line. Lancas-
Ter. Arkansas. Yale. Cincinnati, Futures and
Nura mi
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
THEoJoaNsON TRIAL.
A Verdict Of Acaulttal is Brought Ia by
tho Jury,

The case Of the State VS.. Geo. d. Johnson,
charged with larcenyovas taken up after the
rule for new trial In the Anderson case was
decided. After tho impaneng of the jury the
Indictment was read alleging that tho defend
ant had taken felonousy tho PROPERTY OF tho
State, to wit, certain books belonging to the
Auditors Office. Q
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
SECOND DISTRICT COURT.
succEsgIoNs opENEr

SUGGESTIONS OPENED.
No. 4o.15t. Jeanne Merida. alias Nereide Gau-
tier, widow Of Jean J. Jaudot.
No. 4O,155. U. M. onra1
SUIT FOR NOTE
No. 40 1876 A. Carriere Il Sons vs. succession Of
Pierre Deguilhem,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.

All jury cases were called yesterday to be fixed
March g..
In order that they should not interfere
with other cases. their trials will come off ON
Wednesdays. Thursdays and Fridays.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-24
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.

Horter & Fenner vs. Fowler b smith.-Sui.
for $50 aud writ Of, provisional seizure issued
on defendants goods
In the case Of Lieut. A. Sheldon vs. Carrolton
Railroad the jury. VIM. Chambers foreman.
gave verdict in favor Of plaintiff for $3.50 for
Injuries sustained by him on one Of the COM
panys cars.
Every one speaks we'll Of 1t, and those who
have been there cnce patroniZe the place ever
afterwards. l. ip necessary to add that we
refer to the Colonnade Hotel on Chestnut street.
Philadelphia. PAP
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-05-26

Much interest has been manifested by the
friends of the Dominican Sisters as to the re-
suit of the Investigations made by the Plant
ers insurance company, of Memphis, since
the fire which destroyed their convent and
academy. The company's decision was
given on the twenty-fourth instant. The
Sisters had their property insured to the
amount of twenty-five thousand dollars. Ac-
oording to the estimate made by the insur-
ance company their loss is twenty-three
thousand dollars, upon which the company
assumes a liability of nine thousand four
hundred dollars. Under these circumstances
the Sisters are not prepared to say what they
can do in the future. Their clothing, as well
as that of their pupils, was almost entirely
lost, consequently present necessities call tor
immediate attention. Never since coming to
Memphis have they appealed to the citizens
for aid in any manner; but now they venture
to solicit their cooperation with the esteemed
gentlemen and ladies who, in generous SYM
pathy, are about to make an effort in their
behalf. They respectfully ask kind indul-
gence on the part of their creditors, trusting
that He who in His infinite wisdom bestows
or wlthdraws the goods of this life will en-
able them to struggle through their trying
difficulties and eventually bring all things
right. 10 their many friends, and especially
to Major J. j. Busby, who so ably exerted
himself in their cause, the Sisters return their
most cordial Acknowledgements, hoping that
the terrible visitation which called for his
generous efforts in their behalf may never
lay his own beautiful home in ruins.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-05-26

the ground that bound or roll outside the foul
lines between home and first or home and
third bases without touching the person of
n player, shall be considered foul" A fly
ball is not batted directly to the ground. -
Ed. Eng.
Cincinnati Enquirer: The Riverside base
ball club has been organized for the season,
and is composed of fine amateur players, neat
ly and tastefully III iformed in white flannel
with blue trimmings, blue stockings, etc.
Their grounds In Riverside, entrance to
which is free Of charge, are beautifully located
and easy of access, with seats shaded by
awnings for the accommodation of ladies'
Uniformed clubs desiring to play them will
address communications to H. s. Holmes,
Riverside, Hamilton county, Ohio. The club
is composed of the following members: s.
Davis, | T.; w. O'Connell, third base; P. s.
Belts. c. { /; Fl. Blair, p; B. Thinner. c.; T..
O'Connell, first base; c. II. Belts, r. f.; j.
NJ 'Connell, S. s; F. O'Connell, second base;
b. Wright. substitute.
What the Chicago Tribune says: 1.-The
latest Chicago team have played all sorts of
games since they met the Indianapolis club,
May LIST. They have played uphill and
down-hill, and yet they certainly have never
played a game where one stumble hurt them
as much as yesterday. Not that they ought
to have won the game-oh, no. for they had
no sort of hope of winning after Mailman
played pretty boy with Jim Whites fly, but
the score might have been 2 to 0, and that
would have indicated about the strength of
the batting in the two mines. By batting is
meant not only the sum total of base hits,
but the ability to hit the ball hard when men
are ready to run in. The game was wit
messed by about twenty five hundred people,
and like crowd could not have been gotten
together anywhere else to witness game in
which club should be engaged that had
been beaten so often as have the Chicagos"