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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
THE CONSOLIDATED BOND CASE.
Proceedings In the Third District Court
BEFORE Judge Monroe s

The argument in this case was continued
yesterday, Mr.. Bermudez occupying the
court for the greater part Of the day The ar.
gurnent will be resumed to-day by Judge
John A. Campbell or Mr.. f. J. semmes.
To complete our record of the case we pro
duce the intervention OF certain property
holders represented by Mr.. Semmes:
The State Of Louisiana ex rel Southern
Bank vs. Edward Pilsbury, Mayor, ct ais
A petition OF intervention OF Hugh w. Mont
gomery, John IR. Clav, r. Clague, who
are citizens Of the State Of Louisiana and
residents OF the city OF New Orleans. with
respect represent that they own real estate In
the city OF New Orleans, and are taxpayers
On @ the same to said city In sum exceeding
city, are deeply Interested in this suit and the
matters therein involved, and they intervene
n3 1or the purpose OF protecting said interest.
,Ihat II while they recognize the validity Of
Of New Orleans, under the provisions
OF act No. II, approved February %. 1882.
and while they do not contest the existence
and validity OF the contract between said city
created by the thirty-seventh section Of the
SAID act OF 1852, and while they join with the
relator In his demand for the imposition of
the tax ON the real estate in said city to raise
the sum OF S650,000 for the year 1878, and for
future years. that said sum shall be raised
annually until the said consolidated bonds are
paid, principal and interest, yet they protest
against, and by this Intervention desire to de-
feat the Immediate levy Of s650,o0o per an
mum for the years 1874, 1875 1876 and 1877, as
demanded in the petition Of relator
Petitioners aver that the imposition Of take :.
to raise the amount Of S650,060 per annum fcr
the years already passed, and just above
mentioned, would be rlinous and lead 10
bankruptcy, so that neither the bondholders
nor tie city Of New Orleans or its inhabitants
would profit by compliance with the dernaIa
OF the relator in that respect Wherefore
the petitioners pray that they may be allowes
to intervene and join In the prayer OF the "a
lstor to levy the special tax mentioned in til
petition for future years, commencing VITA
the year 1878, and to join the defendants Il
resisting the levy OF the special tar for pae9
years. 7. j. SEMsrEs, OF counsel
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Opposition to the Proposed Reduction of
the Tobacco Tux.

BALTIMORE, Jan. ga meeting was held here
to-day by tobacco manufacturers representing
q tax paid to the government of 1888 600 annu-
ally. The meeting was for the purpose OF pro-
testing against any change In the present tax Of
tobacco, and was called in view Of the fact that
Hon. g. G.. Henkle. member OF Congress from
the Fifth. District OF Maryland. has urged the
Maryland Legislature to pass resolution favor
ing the decrease in the tax.
letter opposing this was submitted by Mr.
}. Hall Pleasant. The letter was adopted and
copy authorized to be sent to the legislature
Resolutions were also passed adverse to any
increase In the tax and setting forth that any
agitation at present in regard TO the tax would
retain the present restrictions On leaf tobacco
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
A FLEA FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE
TAX ON WHISKY.
Letter af the New York Wine aud spirit
Traders society tQ the Cominls-
Sinner Nf In ernMl RaYenma


WASHINGTON, Jan. %. The following circular,
which has been issued by the Wine and Spirit
Traders Society, and which petitions for q re-
duetion OF the revenue tax on whisky, has re-
ceived the signatures OF nearly all the lead
ing houses In the liquor trade In this city
and many. prominent merchants In other
Hon. Greene b. Raum. Commissioner of Inter
nal Revenue. without. delay:
The un Ter igned commission merchants,
wholesale dealers and reeiiners Of distilled
spirits respectfully ask that you viii take up
the question cf the tax on same. and the modf-
ncation or amendment Of the laws and regula-
81 ms governing that branch Of the Internal
Revenue Department with the view of relieving
the trade from its many embarrassments. and
serryipg. the interests Of the government Just as
well. 1t has been clearly demonstrated by the
Internal! revenue receipts under the fifty cent
tax thatl the government will realize equally as
much BY the reduction Of the present exeessi ye
while its collection In full at the distilery.
leaving goods free from seizure OF detention
alter 6elhg ' removed if2m t ,e ara VIII
annually expended In tracing the spirits.
IT is Of yital Importance to the trade that do,
warehouses; and put upon the market, should
be az free from government control as i'm.
ported liquors are when removed from bonded
with the tax at 10 or 45 cents per gallon, the
moderate system Of collection which is sug-
gested. the result will surpass the expectations
revenue OF the government and at the same
time relieve us Of the harassing espionage to
which we are now subjected.
vari nus plans OF economy for simplifying and
perfecting the laws, we beg TO. call your atten-
tion to the successful .sys.em adopted By almest
all European countries"
Duplicate copies haye also been addressed to
hon. J. 3. morrill,, chairman Of the Finance
Cymmittee of the United States Senate, and an
other petition is addressed to Hon. Fernando
Wood chairman Of the Committee on Ways and
Means of the House Of Representatives.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Cheeky Confidence Men-They Demand
the Release of Imprisoned Confederates.

PEORIA. Jan. 22.-Three men. giving their
G. West. were arrested here last Saturday and
lodged in Jail, on suspicion OF being the robbers
OF j; l.. Davenport. of Peoria, of 500. In Bur-
ing the prisoners, awaiting a reauisltion from
Iowa. To-day gang from Chicago. headed by
Hugh Garrity. arrived in the city, and de-
manded that the prisoners be released. They
were closeed during the forenoon with the city
officials. and openly boast that they have money
enough to procure the release of their COM
rades. Evidence has been Obtained which asso-
ciates the parties now in jail wi b a band Of
confidence men. having Headquarters In Chicago
With ramifcations extending all over the West.
further confirms the facts already established.
The Jail here is bein e doubly guarded, and it is
probable that the criminals will soon be turned
over to the Iowa authorities.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
MARINE NEWS.

SoUTHwEer Pass. Jan. 22.-Arrived: British
steamship Muriel at 4:30 D. M, GutIfoyie ulfAs-
ter. from Liverpool. to A. X. Miller h Co.
The ship Northumhria that arrived a few days
age for orders, sailed this morning for Mobile
No other departures.
Wind northwest, light.
Weather clear.
poRT EADs. jan 22.-Arrived Mt 4:so D. m.
British steamship Carsdoc Harvey MASTER
from Havana 70 days. In ballast. to A. X. Miller
d Co.
& rsiled; Steamships Iottie end Moarsgor, and
E.hooner Anna
Wind west light.
Weather e,ear and pleasant. NJ
New YORK, jan. N.--Saiied: Tdaftos for LIVER
pool Arrived: Helyetia. from Liverpool Mosei.
from Bremen Caledonia end Capeila. fro1A
Gibraltar; Clyde from Havana.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.--The Senate Committee
on Military Affairs considered the nominations
and Augustus MeComb, grandson of Cen Nc
Comb to be second lieutt'nants. and they were
ordered to be reported favorably.
The bill Of Senator Plumb, OF Kansas, pro-
viding for new article OF war prohibiting
gambling in the army. was reported from the
subcommittee and discussed at length. A favor
able report will probably be made.
Senator Burnside's bill to abolish oil dis
elimination in regard to color In the matter OF
appointments in the army was debated, but
finally laid aside.
The House bill providing for three months
pay to veterans OF the Mexican war who had
been unable to obtain 1t because they had
not applied for it In time, the law of 1s49 rearir-
ing all appropriations not issued within two
years to be covered into the treasury. was 30
amended as to include in its provisions petty
officers and seamen, and was then ordered to
be reported to the Senate.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Requiem Mass for Victor Emanuel.

sSasm ah2 It M srHna ohas sss
Veop % the e deaa king q % was
q al Religious ceremonial that has ever or been ' wit
messed In this country.
Long before the hour for The church doors to
open the pavement and streets in front of the
church we're pncke1 with dense mass Of
carriages Of the President. Cabinet Ministers
and the diplomatic eorls to reach the main en-
trance of the church.
Webb Hayes. Miss Plat and Hiss Smith. of Chi
cage, comprising the presidential party. ar
a serted 81 bs
upon which the catafaane was erected. Mem
bers Of the diplomatic corps. Cabinet officers
were admitted as last as their carriages could
make their way through the. throng and were
shown to the seats reserved for them.
Immediately afterward the Italian Benevo-
lent Society. mum beri ng, about 100 members.
carrying at their head the national colprs Of
Italy and the United States, filed into he church
and were assigned positions on either side OF
the church. At 1890 o'clock the doors OF the
church we're thrown open te tie general public,
m Iii
gorgeous trappings OF woe and mourning Incl
dent to the state ceremonials Of the Roman
Church.
The front one Of these psws on the right was
occupied by the President and party. and that
on the left by Baron blanc. Count Ltta and the
HlltcueS VI tn6 leRhIlbH.
At 1896 a. m. the procession OF priests and
acolytes entered the church from The right door
Of the saeristy, end Mozarts grand requiem
mass was begun. Father McEwen, i. J.. officia-
ting as eelebrant. assisted by Fathers Jenkins
and Simeon as deaoons, and Father Lhampi as
subdeaeon.
Atthe conclusion OF the mass the procession
OF priests and aeolytes was formed facing the
ceatalnlque. end the services OF the church for
cluded ths grand and solemn ceremony.
Among the distinguished persons present by
President and members of the Cabinet. accom-
panied by the Ladies Of their families, the en-
tire pomatic corps. with ladies' and attaches.
the General Of the Army and staff Chief Jus
tiee Waite. Justice Bradley, Vice President
Wheeler, Speaker Randall and a host of other
notabes whom II was impossible to designate
In the immense throng.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s-rndlcsHons for Wed
Middle Atlantic ates, cloudy weather. with
Hight rain or snow. followed by clearing
weather. warm southWesterly yeering TO much
colder or high northwestsriy winds. nearJy
stationary followed by rapidly rising baro-
meter.
For the South Atlantic STATES. clear or partly
cloudy weater. warm westerly veering TO colder
noTtherly winds and higher pressure.
For the Eastern Gulf States clear or partly
cloudy weah her, warmer westerly 10 colder north
winds and higher pressure.
For the Western Gulf States. warmer. clear or
partly cloudy weather light yariab o winds and
stationary pressure.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
saved from Broken Banks.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The Controller Of the
Currency has DECLARED dividend in favor Of the
creditors of the Third National Bank ofChicago
the Central National Bank of Chicago. payable
as soon as the schedules are received from the
clared a dividend In favor OF the creditors OF
the following banks: First National Of Norfolk,
10 per cent, making in all As per cent; First
National of Delphi, Ind, 25 per cent making
In all so per cent: First National Of Duluth
Mimi. 20 per cent. making in all s5 per cent.
and per cent in favor Of the creditors of the
FL st National Bank of Selma. Ala, making in
oil r,prn nny,$
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Revenue ORender Released.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-The Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue has received an official re-
port that while Deputy Marshal Pitman was
conveying David Snow, q notorious revenue
charge Of unlawful possession of spirits, from
Greenyille to Walha la, s. G.. by request of his
counsel, to enable him to obtain ball. he was set
upon at Seneca by three men. who roughly
handled him and released the prisoner The
attention Of the United States authorities has
been called to this case,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23

LONDON. Jan. 22.Dispatehes from Vienna
say: Russia has taken the fate Of Roumania
seryia and Montenegro into her own hands
and none of them will be represented In the
negotiations with Turkey
This Ia causing much i'll feeling ut Bucharest
while the Servians are bending their energies
TO occupying. before the cessation of bostlities
is ordered. as much as possible of the territory
known as Old Bervia, which they intend TO
claim as their compensation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23

OF Yale College. formerly United States secre,
tary of legation at Pekin, argued before the
eenate Committee on Foreign Rel ,tions TO day
vors letting the Chinese alone, placing no OBJ
stacles in the way OF their immigration and
giving them the fullest protection Of person and
property while In this country
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Cuba to Form a Navy.

NEW YORK. Jan. 22.-The Cuban insurgents
have taken step which they consider will en-
title them to rank among the nations OF the
earth. Senior Aidama. the Cuban agent In this
city, has called upon the sons of Cubans, be-
tween the ages OF II and 20 years. to call upon
him, at his Office on Broadway. These young
men. If they so desire, will be examined as to
their attainments. etc. !; II they possess the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Suicide of an Army officer.

WARRINGTON, Jan. 22.-Col. A. K. Long, Of the
United States army, Commissary Department.
shot himself through the heart. about 5 o'clock
2. M, and died instantly. He was President
Johnsons private secretary. and was by him
appointed to the position which ne occupied ug
for some time past to an excessive use of alco-
holic stimulants. and it is supposed that he
rv insanity
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Smnlls' Arrest No infringement of the
Privileges Of the House.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-The House Judiciary
Committee had under consideration to-day the
case Of Hon, Robert Smalls. Of South Carolina,
where. 1t will be remembered. he was arrested
by the South Carolina State authorities.
Mr. Knott read a lengthy report. citing nu-
merous English precedents. and reaching the
conclusion that In the case none OF the
privileges of the House of Representatives were
1nfrfnped upon. No action was taken. but 1t is
probable that a majority of the committee will
agree to Mr.. Knott's report.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
German Cigar Makers, Associat tIon.

New YoRK, Jan. 22.-The nnpual meeting of
ne .he new @ f2rk herman oigar Makers % Assoeiar $50 10
members In good standing. The treasurer re-
ported the income for the year at sei0B and ex-
counted for by the strike and mainly from the
fact that the society donated $1,000 10 aid the
strikers. The society In s corporate capacity.
however has no connection with the strike. and
no reference was made to II at the meeting.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
End of a Long LitlgatIon.

Boston. Jan. 22-By dispatch from Wash
ington. published to- day. the news reaches this
eleven years has been at last finally disposed Of
by the Supreme Court Of the United States. The
case was the defalcatfon by Sub Treasurer
iificates were taken and disposed Of to Melen
Ward Il Co.. with the knowledge Of the Arm
ard replaced with those Of the appellees, OBJ
tanned BY fraud.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23

proper qualifications they will be entered as
students in naval academy. which, accord
outside the United States. Where this academy
Is. Senior Aldama would not tell on the ground
the movement is genuine, as the republic in
tends t., found navy. to be ofIieered by natives
,,f r,,ta
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
A Railroad Collision-No Lives Lost.

RAILWAY. N. j., Jan. E22.-At 2 O'Clock this
morning the east bound freight train on the
Pennsylvapia railroad colided With a freight
junction at Metnchen. and nine cars were
wrecked. hlockading both tracks. No lives were
the Washington express. through from the
South. due at z O'clock and the Atlantic express,
through from the West, which Immediately
No east bound local trains and only one west
bound have passed tince O'Clock last evening
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Vanderbilt before the Coroner.

New YORK. Jan. 22.-William H. Vanderbilt
appear at the inquest on the body of Mathew
Riley. who died from injuries he received by
being run over by Vande bilt's team about two
months ago. Riley was an old man, and had a
large family dependent upon him for support
The killing was free from any carelessness or
neRligenre on the part OF Vanderbilt, and
throughout the mans Illness he was very at
tentiYe to him
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Land Slide I'm New York-A Marrow Es-
enue.

NEw YORK. Jan GA land slide 800 feet long
and disturbing 400 acres Of ground occurred
Monday at Steep Rocks. near Hondont in this
State A little child Of Mr.. Ferry Yas playing
near the edge q the bank when 1t began to
move. The ehild's mother, who saw her danger,
seized her little one, and narrowly escaped
death; The band is still moving, and will probts-
bly, fall into the Hudson river
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Liability Of Purchasers of Patents,

well and Hon. Channcey Smith, of Boston. ap-
peared before the House Com mittee ON Patents
to-day and presented argument in favor Of the
patents against suits. No action was taken by
the committee
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
classification of Mail Matter.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-The House Committee
on PostofIices and Post Roads to day heard ar
gument by Mr.. Farrelly. of the American News
Company Of New York; Mr.. Elderkin Of the
Riverside Publishing Company, and Mr..
Bishop, for the Postoffice Department on the
bill providing fer classification OF mail mat
ter. No action was had
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Resignation Asked For.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22-The Attorney General
has requested the resignation of Marshal Nell
nected with the prosecution of Lee and others
implicated in the Mountain Meadow massacre
1t is said that a discrepancy in his accounts
was the canse Of the Marshal's resignation be-
ing asked for
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
A $4,000 Blaze.

New YORK. Jan. IA fire. causing loss %
$4,000 to stock and building, occurred to- nighs
In the faetory OF The American Store Stool Oorn-
pany on Howard street insured
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23

LONDON Jan. GA dispatch from CONSTANT
nople says: II has been decided that the govern
ment anf the Snit,n shall quit Constantinople
as soon as the Russians reach Burjuk- -Tehek-
medic, twenty five miles west OF CONSTANT
nople.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23

LorpoN. Jan. pa Russian official dispatch
from Heyanlik. January 20. says Gen Btrickof
reports from that town Mustafat Pasha about
twenty miles northwest of Adrianople on the
nineteenth; and that panic prevailed at Adri-
nnople.
The Turkish government and garrison have
Withdrawn after exploding the powder maga-
zines and ammunition depots, The reports Of
the explosions were hear at Gen. Strickofrs
hea 'qu arters. Fire and civil disturbances had
broken out, and the representatives OF five DIFF
ferent Municipalities had to rome to Mustafat
pasha to ,entreat Gen. Strickoff to hasten to
Adrianopie to restore order.
This dispatch shows thst the Russians wsse.
not pushing forward az rapidly as the Turkish
accounts rapresent. 1T Is also remarkable on
account OF the absence Of any mention Of nego-
tiafions. or of the actual or expected arrival Of
the Turkish plenipotentia. les.
Fleeing to COnstan ntinOpIe-P Peace ON Amy
Terms.
VIENNA. Jan. 22.-Tbree hundred thousand
refugees are fleeing to Oonstantinople The
impression gains that the Porte must purchase
peace on any terms.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23

LONDON, Jan. ~ "A Russian official dispatch
from 7 ifiis says Gen. Karmarofrs detachment
from Ardanatseh stormed Artevin on the 18th
inst. The loss Of the Turks whs heavy, while
the Russians suffered but lightly.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Coincidence Money.

WAsHINaToN. Jan. 22.-The Secretary OF the
Trea- ury to-day received from an unknown
party i'll sn envelope post marked Cheyenne,
Wyoming Territory, $50, which has been placed
to the credit Of the conscience fund
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Relief Of InsoIvent sayIngs Hanks.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-'rhe Senate Commit
tee on Finance to-day agreed to report favora
bly, upon the bill OF Senator Davis, OF Illinois
In relation TO relieving insolveDt savings banks
The bill has been considerably amended.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
WAR NOTES.
AUSTRIA INFORMED THAT THE RUS
SLAMS WILL ADVANCE UPON
CONsTANTINepLE.
uniess turkey Immediately Accepts the
Terms Proposed-Austria Has
No objection

LONDON, Jan. PA Vienna dispatch savs
Austria is copfldentially informed that Russia
Intends to adYa co on Constantinople unless
her terms are Immediately accepted
=. Austria does not object to the occupation Of
by the Russans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22.-The Workingmen's
candidate for Senator in Alameda county hiss
been elected by GOO majority.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Combinations.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-The Senate in execu-
tive session to-day confirmed the following
nominations:
Samuel G. Parks, of Illinois. to be Associate
JUSTICE Of the Supreme Court of New Mexico.
California
United States s.Attorneys-Henry M. Lewis. for
me western District Of Wisconsin; Archibald
Postmasters-Jonathan 8. Holmes, Grand
Lodge. Michigan; Jonah E. West, st. Cloud.
P. Tender. Columbus. Texas.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
A Dinnsr Declined.

New YoRK, Jan ~ Gen Sharpe. sx4sur-
vsyor OF this port has declined the Uubio din
ner rendered him by the citizens OF Kingston.
his native town, on the ground that the money
might be better spent In charity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23
Preparations for the Defense of Constanti-
nOpIe.

LONDON. Jan 22-The annddrGs CONSTANT
nople dispatch says: The Porte. at the instance
OF the Sultan has ordered all Viazets at dis
tance from the seat OF war to send. pending the
result OF armistioe negotiations. all the forces
they can spare 10 oConstantinope by the quickest
route.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-23

The challenge has surprised the Cornell men.
as the boating relations Of both UNIVERSITIES for
the past two or three years have not been
o9pted