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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-12
EVERYBODY Is GOING,

Already our people are ON the tiptoe of ex-
element and anticipation over the coming ex-
cursion of that gallant command. the Louisiana
Field Artillery, to our sister. Mobile. From all
sides we hear of parties organizing to partici-
pate In this enjoyable event and the probabili-
ties are that the trains leaving here will be well
crowded. notwithstanding the am ole accommo-
dations provided by the railroad company.
It is most gratifying to see with what spirit
the Field Artillery have entered into this affair."
and with what zest the public reeiprocate the
energy and zeal displayed. Reunions of this
kind always plant seeds OF congeniality. from
which a rich harvest of good fellowship and
amity is reaped. aud We venture to say that few
will return from Mobile on this trip without
founding warm ties and realizing VII the true
hospitality of our friends of the Bay City is
To give a liveliness to the occasion there will
be, we learn, sham battle at Fort Albert Sid
ney Johnston. and on the Friday evening, when
the artillery will be in camp, there will be given
a grand military bau, at which the elite and
beauty of Alabama will be present to add the
lustre of their charms to the scene.
On the Saturday evening concert at Fras-
cati will Do given as the dessert of this grand
enterta nment, and will be fit ending to so de-
lightful a time.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-12
CITY ECHOES,

The Planters Oil Works, Algiers. have re-
sumed work at the old scale Of prices.
The gate post of John Fathers plantation
five and a half miles below Algiers was struck
by lightning on Monday evening.
Louis Suberville caused the arrest OF John
Caduff yesterday morning. whom he charged
with obtaining goods under false pretenses.
A shed at the corner of Magazine and Thalia
streets, which had been in 8 dangerous con-
dition for some time fell yesterday.
Tom Murphy was locked mp In the Sixth Sta.
ton. charged with having stolen property in
his possession.
Leon Levy, aged eighteen years, was locked
up in the Jackson Square Station. charged with
being dangerous and suspicious character.
Sarah Bell. the proprietress Of house of Ill
repute on st. Joseph, between Carondelat and
Baronne streets, was arrested on a warrant
charging her with keeping disorderly house
Coroner Roche yesterday held an inquest on
the body of Robert Richardson (coloredl, who
fell into the Hagan Avenue canal and was
drowned. while drunk, Monday night.
An Italian organ. grinder named Joe Coura-
del was arrested at the corner Of st. Charles
and Mslpomene streets for disturbing the peace
and having fraudulent license papers.
An attempt was made to burglarize the estab-
lishment of J. Ballo. at the corner of Howard
and First streets. A similar atem of was made
at the residence of Mr.. Lewis. at the corner OF
Orleans and Johnson streets, which were both
frustrated by the police.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-12
ARMY OF TENNESSEE.

The members OF this association met last
evening at their rooms in the Mechanics Insti-
tute. at TX o'clock. Col. James Lingan in the
chair. The calling of the roll was dispensed
with, and the minutes of the last meeting read
and approved. The reports of committees were
next heard. the financial committee reporting q
fair status. and the historical committee asking
that the association furnish data to enable it to
accomplish its purposes.
Capt. John Augustin. under the head of new
business. then presented the following resolu-
TONS which were unanimously adopted:
Resolued. That the Hon. Jefferson Davis be
and he is hereby unanimously declared and
elected an honorary member of this association
and that the executive committee be instructed
to prepare certificate of membership on white
satin and gold badge with q proper inscrfp-
ton. to be presented in accordance herewith.
ResOtUed That q committee of three be ap-
pointed by the president to present these reso-
buttons to the Hon. Jeffers n Davis and 20 as
certain at what time and place it would be
agreeable for him to meet the members of this
associat ion and receive the badge and certificate
of membership.
The president thereupon appointed on this
committee Capt. John Augustin, DIR. Warren
Stone and Capt. Victor Olivier. Upon motion
1t was resolved that the president be made q
member of the committee.
Capt A. Chaaron then moved that similar
badge be presented to Gen. G. T. Beauregard.
This motion was carried.
Upon motion and remark that the association
was short of funds. Capt. Adolphe Chalaron,
Capt. John Lallande end Col. A, Meyer were
appointed a committee to solicit private sub.
scriptions to defray the expenses.
After, some further talk the meeting ad-
iOurned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-12
RREY lTHES.

It is said the ladies of Prytania street intend
holding an Indignation meeting over the smok-
ing cars lately put on that line.
A certified copy of The Anderson protest has
been forwarded to the Potter committee by
Secretary of State Strong with a certified copy
of the jerks affidavit.
- On yesterday the Governor appointed VIM. J,
Gray. notary public, parish of Morehouse ana
VIM. r. Adams. Savannah, Ca commissioner
Of deeds.
The Governor returned to the city on Monday
night from Thibodaux, and was at his office
yesterday. he reports the crops In q flourish
ing condition in the section of country through
which he passed
We noticed with pleasure that Mr.. E. D. LIE
Breton, who was nominated by Chief Justice
States. for the position of Register In Bank
ruptcy in this district, was appointed by Judge
Billings, and qualified ye terday as SUCH
Since the recent decision of Judge Billings,
awarding Mrs. Gaines the full ownership of the
town of Kennnrville, there Ia considerable
trepldation xhibited on the part OF President
Hayes for fear she may prove t tie to the whole
OF Oalcasieu parish, and thus put stop to the
log tmbroglio.
The Waterworks Company is now doing good
work flushing the water pipes below Canal
In many instances the first jet from the pipes
throws out nothing but mud, showing how nee
esSary Is the work that has been undertaken
President Toby says he has NO doubt that the
pains the company are taking now will result
10 great advantage to the city and improve the
efhctency OF our waterworks 81 stem to degree
which has not until new cen appreciated. The
people want water and plenty of it; we hope
the new waterworks company will satisfy this
universal want
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told me that he had seen her, and that she had
said that that document {meaning Sherman's
letter. was In New Orleans. and that she
would send 1t up to him. While she was here
Mr.. White and Mr.. Preston, representatives
OF New York papers, came to me, and gave
them her address. She was stopping at the
St. James Hotel. At the time the McVeigh
commission was In New Orleans, Anderson
told me that he had found what has been de-
scribed here as the Weber Anderson agree
ment.
Referring to his conversation with Senator
Matthews, Mr.. Darrall stated that the Sena-
tor told him that he did not believe that the
Sherman letter existed, and said further, that
he was anxious to oblige Anderson because
the latter had served the party SO well.
The following letter was shown the witness
and identified by him:
WASHINGTON, ID. O., February II, 1877
My Dear SRI called upon the Senator last
evening and found him expecting me, and he
said all and more than | expected. He said
the President will not appoint P, and at once
suggested that should take IT,. I am to adj
wise him as soon as Williamson Is out of the
way, which will be In two or three days. He
will evidently work heartily for me-
Packard also said to-day that he would sup
port me In case he could not get In himself.
II you think best, you write me that In think
are more convinced that / am the best man,
and that 1t will suit you best. He wants to
do what is right by you. He tells me, and
know he desires It,, that you shall be satisfied.
Write strong and careful letter.
need hardly say that II should, by any
means. get the place, will appreciate you;
and If do not, will all the same appreciate
your efforts. VIII write you anything new In
the case. Give my respects to Mrs. A.. and
To James 3. Anderson. ESQ. phiiadephi AN
At this point our report closed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-12
GEO MATHER seoretarv-
sixteen Young Ladies Of Academic De-
partment NO. Graduate Yesterday.

Sixteen Young Ladies Of Academic De-
partment no. o Graduate Yesterday.
The commencement exercises OF the Aead-
emic Department No. 8 tgirls) Of the public
schools took place yesterday evening at the
Third Presbyterian Church. on Royal street.
opposite Washington Square, The church had
been tastefully arranged for the occasion with
flowers and festoons of we'll trimmed gray
moss. platform, adorned with bouquets,
served as stage. upon which the young ladies
stepped to reeite or act their different parts.
The programme was well chosen and varied
with songs, Rotations, compositions and dia.
logues. The exercises were performed with
much expressiveness and grace by the young
lady graduates, some of whom Were fairly
laden with bouquets.
The evening closed with q farewell song by
the school. after which Superintendent Rogers
whose names are as follows: Miss Glare B.
Moody, Sophie Picard. Esfslle Sabatier, Mar
guerite j. BaYhi, George A. FosdiGk, Armara L.
Bulault, Louise M. Sarran, Maggie A. @ aw-
ford. Sallie A. Schroeder Celima NJ Claiborne,
Norma +. Shelley. Sarah garb. Lizzie j. Ken
nedg. Olivia FL. ONeal. Lily u, Shannon. Susie
H. Weeks.
The corps Of teachers OF this department have
won for themselves merited praise for their
excellent training OF the young ladies' who by
their looks, acting and bearing showed that no
pains had been spared to cultivate In them both
principal, assisted by Mrs. Miller Miss Sim
mons and Mrs. Vienne,
Miss Smith. the music teacher. lent her vau-
able assistance to make the evening as pleasant
as possible to the numerous aSSemblRge of the
friends and parents OF the young lady gradu-
nj
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CLUB MEETINGS.
Bulletin Guards.


At a meeting of the Bulletin Guards held at
the National Hall, on Poydras street. the follow
ing resolutions we're unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the Hon. John Fitzpatrick has
proven himself to be an honest servant of the
people by introducing acts which would be
beneficial TO the community at large. but
fF1led In not having the support OF his fellow
members and
Whereas, the Hon. John Fitzpatrick has an.
nouneed bis intention to become candidate
for president OF the Central Club OF this ward
and
Whereas, we find In him an impartial and
competent person. and entitled to the position /;
be 1t
ResOlDed, That we, the members of this club.
do heartily indorse him for the presidency, and
we do'herebv pledge ourselves to support him
unanimously.
After appointing a conference and other COM
m1tt6es the M citing adjourned.
y THE GALLANT 7s.
The members IF the Gallant rs OF the third
ward held meeting last evening at the col ner
of DeTbigny and Gravier Streets at which there
were fully $50 present. There was an election
Of officers with the following result: Presi-
dent. Jos. Desposito; vice president, Ed. Dunn
ply; secretary, B. Collins: treasurer, P. Sulli-
van; grand marshal, Robert DespositO.
The club unanimously Endorsed Hon. John
Fitzpatrick as president of the Central Club,
and the EMoCHAT YVES elected the official Jour-
nal OF the Gallant T8's.
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THE COUNCIL MEETING,

The meeting of the Council yesterday was re-
markable only for its brevity. For the frs
time In several weeks new supernumeraries on
the police force were appointed, and it is prob
able that full complement Of this class of pre-.
servers of the peace will be had soon. Some Of
the precincts. we understand, did not have any
at all yesterday.
The ordinance authorizing the construction
Of q rail switch on Front street to connect the
mississippi Warehouse with the Mobile and
Jackson Railroads was passed finally.
DANGEROUS WALLS.
In connection with the duties OF firemen re.
gardinR dangerous walls the consequence OF
fires It should be said that a petition was pre-.
sented to the Council asking that the walls of a
house situated In the Triangle Buildings row be
pulled down, the same having become danger
GUS. The fire occurred many months ago and
the question will naturally arise whose duty Is
1t to pull down the walls.
AN OLD NUISANCE
is to be abated. Yesterday the architect of the
st. Charles Hotel Company asked the Council
for the privilege of laying q pipe from their
hotel to the river, through which to discharge
the sink waters of that institution, instead OF
emptying them, as for many years past, into
the street CUTTERS. 1t might be well for the pro-
prfetors Of the st. James and City Hotels to
Join In with the st Charles Hotel Company ia
this matter By sharing the expense they would
doubtless save good deal of money.
The petition was referred to Administrator
McCaffrey. who will probably visit the owners
OF the. two last named hotels and suggest con-
cert Of action,
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DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.
An Interesting Suit Arising Out of the
want of Ordinary Prudence

-
want of Ordinary Prudence.
Some time ago well-known citizen, DOS
sessed of much wealth, died in this city, leav
ing wife but no children. and to this day nc
will of the deceased has been found. The ordi.
nary proceedings having been taken In our pro
bate court, everything was going ON smoothly
when suddenly there came from foreign lane
an opposition to the probate of the will on the
part of first cousins of the deceased, who claim
the entire estate as being the nearest OF kin o.
the deceased. This opposition has not yet been
fled, but we understand an attorney of this city
is In possession of the necessary authority, and
will shortly file the requisite petition. The op-
ponents. 1t appears. believing that they had
come into the possession of certain justifying
Ca ts. proceeded TO London, England, where
they consulted with our whilom fellow-citizen
]. p. BENJAMIN. ESQ, who. they deemed prop
erly, was thoroughly acquainted with our statu-
tory laws, and the result was that they were adj
vised to commence proceedings by the eminent
barrister.
The circumstances which the contestants
claim in their favor are tpassing over some del
icate featuresl about as follows: The marriage
between tho deceased aud his wife was
A RELIGIOUS MARRIAGE,
performed many years ago at what was. at the
time. considered the death-bed of the wife. to
soften her last moments and without regard to
any of the forms OF human laws. not even the
usual license being first obtained. The wife,
however survived her supposed desperate ILL
ness and botI lived together afterwards as man
and Wife But II IL claimed, they have never
since sought to | gallze their marriage. failing
even to avail themselves OF the law Of 1870, sec
ton 29l9, Rays Revised Statutes. providing for
the legaliza ion of private or religious mar
riages by making q declaration OF marriage be-
fore a notary public" etc.. within two years Gi-
ter the passage OF the act,
The counsel for the opponents has been dill
gently working up the case and will challenge
the wife OF the deceased to establish the legality
of her marriage.
Admitting ali the facts claimed by the foreign
contestants, and even that the records of the
church contain no mention OF marriage.
AN IMPORTANT QUESTION
arises and the course of the opponents liiga-
ton may not necessarily be unhampered; for
1t Is we'll known that many of our lawyers hold.
and If we are not mistaken the late Judge W. H.
Cooley did actually decide. once or twice, that a
man who lived publicly with woman and in
troduced her to Che world as his wife should be
deemed legally married to her.
Our Supreme Court has never passed upon
the question. Should the case, there ore, be
brought before that tribunal the issue will
doubtless be looked to with no little interest
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SIXTH DISTRICT COUNT.

Citizens Bank vs. National Building Associa-
tion.-This Is an action instituted by the bank
to recover from defandants S7445 So, amount Of 8
premium Of insurance and costs incidental
thereto paid by plaintiff on q Motley on the st.
ing. Plaintiffs had sold the buildings TO defen-
dants on condition that the latter keep them
constantly insured. The association had agreed
ment of the sale. but having failed to insure as
per contract the bank had the property insured,
and prays that defendants be condemned to
refund the above mentioned amount.
DECISIONS
II. W. Hutchinson vs. Board Of Liquidation
Defendant ordered to fund s234o worth Of cer-
tihcates of indebtedness.
Other minor decisions were rendered.
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FORG cry.
Emerson Sterling Arraisned for Present.
Ing a Forged order.


Ing Forged order.
Last Saturday mulatto named Leon Gilbert
was arrested for attempting to have cashed a
forged order for s23, purporting to be signed by
Capt. Dick Francis. of Port lads. to the order
of Henry Fisher and by him Endorsed. In the
store of Morrow & Westerfleld, No. rs Caron-
delet street.
At the time of his arrest Gilbert protested his
innocence and stated that man had sent him
with the order, and that the party was at the
time around the corner, but. upon going to the
scribed could be found. Gilbert was then
brought before Recorder Smith, where Mr..
Westerfield made an affidavit against him,
Gilbert succeeded iu obtaining bondsman,
and at once went In search of the party who had
partly succeeded in making tool of him, VOW
ing that he would bring him to justice. AS luck
would have II Gilbert espind his man yesterday
standing before q gambling saloon on Royal
street He at once went to Canal street, where
he apprisod Officer murtha of the case, who at
once arrested the party. who. when taken to the
Jackson Square Station gave his name as
Emerson Bennett Sterling.
Emerson Sterling has been Identified by w.
z. Healey, ship chandler, on Front, between
Barracks and Hospital streets, as the party
who. on the fourteenth of May, succeeded In
victimizing him out of 9t2, On forged order,
purporting TO be signed by Pilot Craig.
Sterling was arraigned on both charges be-
fore Judge Miltenberger. and was reFnanded to
the Parish Prison. in default OF bonds. to await
an investigation.
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FIRE
A LARGE CONFEDERATION IN THE
FIRST DISTRICT.
Three Buildings Destroyed and Two
damaged.

Three Buildings Destroyed and Two
Damaged,
At about 10 o'clock last night fire, the cause
OF which Is yet unknown. broke out in the
three. story brick building No. 81 Poydras
street. This building was totally destroyed.
1t was portion of the estate OF John r. Shaw,
and was occupied by Max Sohwabaeher as q
butter depot, The loss on the stock Is esti-
mated at $4,000. while the building is valued at
$4,000. This property is insured, but In what
company or for what amount, could not be as
certained.
The flames then communicated to the three
story brick building located at the corner OF
Tchoupitoulas and Poydras streets. This
building was totally destroyed. 1t was pur-
chased on last Saturday for s16.65O by Mr.. Ed
ward Conery, and was occupied as hay and
feed store by George e. Heck & Co. The loss
on the stock Is estimated at $500. The stock
and building were insured. but In what compa-
ny or for what amount could not be ascer-
tanned.
Regardless of the fact that there were twelve
streams OF water at play, on the element. the
ton, and communicating to the three-story
building No. 90 PoI dras street. and damaged
Po s Asylum and occuped w y Ws sh
as the depot for the oleomargarine and cream
cry butter. The loss on the building and stock
Is estimated ct $1,000.
The roof of the building. No. 81 poydras
street, occupied by Vairin X Mortimer as a gro.
Gerry establishment was damaged to the extent
of $500.
AS It was evident that the outer wall OF the
building corner of Poydras and Tchoupitoulas
streets was about to give way. the department
removed their ladders, and had done 80 when
the wall caved La with crash.
At this FIRE the salvage corps, commanded by
Capt. Kalinski, was the first to reach the scene.
and the Babeocks had the first stream on the
blaze. Then came the fire department.
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THE CHAMBER or COMMERCE.

There was q meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Chamber of Commerce last even
ing, President Howard in the chair. The fol-
lowing communication was read by the score
tary:
OFFICE OF BOARD OF UNDERwR1TERs, |
New Orleans May ST. 1878.
To the President and Board of Directors of the
Chamber OF Commerce:
qentleDsen-I am instructed to inform you that
ct meeting of this board. held on the twenty
eighth instant. the following resolution was
adopted. viz:
Resolved THAT committee be appointed to
confer with similar committees from the Cham
Der of Commerce and Cotton Exchange to take
into consideration the propriety OF establishing
q maximum rate OF forced charges on vessels
and their cargoes in distress at this port: to
form some just method of fixing the insurance
valuation of cotton from the interior, and to
recommend some uniform mode OF settlement
of cotton losses by the rivers.
Messrs. e. A. Palfrey, James |. Day, Lloyd r,
Coleman and J. Tuyes were appointed on said
committee. Your honorable body Is cordially
requested to cooperate.
Respectfully, -
The president appointed Messrs. Schneider,
A. X. Miller and W. O. O. Claiborne on the COM
mittee called for by the above resolution. After
some discussion about the South American
trade the executive committee adjourned.
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A FIRE STOPPED.

The Underwriters Salvage Corps gave. this
morning. another evidence of their Watchful-
ness and utility. At about 2:15 a. m. one of the
many gongs at their quarters, on Julia street.
struck one tap. Capt Kalinsh ordered the
wagon down Camp street to the office of the
American District Telegraph, to ascertain the
cause. and while crossing Natchez street on
theiT return home discovered the four-story
The doors were broken open, and, with q few
portable Babcoek extinguishers well applied,
floor and had taken hold Of desk and papers,
was promptly extinguished with d loss Of only
about 800. The uiiding was owned by Leh-
man, Abraham Il Co., and occupied by w Ell
Henning. Insurance, $4,000 The alarm came
hnw