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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08

Mayor Patton and Administer Behan. among
others. we're notified yesterday to appear before
the Third District Court to answer rule for
contempt. taken In the suit Of Robert Watson
ct ais vs.. y. NJ. Turnbull. originally instit uted
in tho extinct Superior District Court. The
case Is rather mixed one. and Its existence
was entirely unknown 10 the two city officials
named In brief, It seems that recently the city
authorities were enioIned from charging
wharfage or levee dues on the coal bargee OF the
plaintiffs which were moored opposite the
Fortier plantation. In the Sixth District. the
owner of which claims riparian rights. Plat n
tifs obtained judgment In their favor Admin
istrator Behan claims. however. whilst obeyine
the decision OF the court, that he has the right
to prevent the mooring OF fatboats at the clus-
ter posts" which are constructed by the city Mt
an expense OF about s75 for each cluster He
further claims that the owner OF the Forter
riparian rights has not established such righ
| In accordance with the statutes. which requires
legal process and final decision to that effect
| and wherein the clty's privileges for CONNER
ciai pu moses shall be defined.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08

The subject Of schools suggests kindred
one: the interest OF the school teachers In the
$50 900 appropriated by tho Legislature for the
relief Of the school tsnobers 10 whom still
due the last three months Of 1877 and 1919.
difference Of opinion seems to have arisen con
csrnng the meaning OF tho propiso OF the
olanse Of act No. Is. making tho appropriation.
We give the clause In full. II Ia In the follow
lag words:
THAT tho Superintendent of Public EdnGH-
ton bs authorized TO place to tho credit OF tho
city of New Orleans the first moneys collected
from the back taxes Of The respective years ~
the school fund: provided that no payment OF
said years shall be- made, except to those who
arc the owners and original Dayees, and have
remained tho owners Of said warrants from the
Issue thereof to the payment 81 tho same. 10 pc
made to appear by the affidavit endorsed on tho
warrant OF the claimant"
We arc informed that the Assistant City At
torney has expressed his opinion to ths effect
that those persons 10 whom the school teachers
may have transferred their claims against the
city are 70 be considered owners md Original
Lusher. as plainly Indicated IN bis letter 70 Ad-
miniHtrator IseHoson. contends with emphasis
that the school tsachers themselves alone can
lsnacson In n somewhat difficult position. tho
more so since no has nothing before him to
teachers. rs furnished him by tho School Board
and there being nothing definite at least IN the
law, to authorize him TO take cORuizauee OF any
transfers that may have been made. Hence IT.
would appear that upon the application Of a
school teacher for his Or her SALARY mt tho city
treasury he will have no ALTERNATIVES In tbs mat
ter, and must pay him or her And what then
becomes Of tho opinion Of the city's legal ofh
cer2 Ask an easier question. will DO tho reply
THE INJUNCTION
obtained by Mr.. Soares. In the Fifth District
Court against the payment OF NIL warrants Tor
several years past and including 1877 and 1873
has created another scare among some Of tho
school teachers, but without reason, 1t 10
claimed The Injunction seeks TO prohibit the
payment Of only such warrants as are payable
out Of the general fund OF tho years reclted In
tho petition. The appropriate ION for the school
teachers however, Ia not made payable out OF
the general fund. but out OF tho special school
fund which IL not affected by the writ.
Administrator fsanrson viii. therefore. In all
probability. DO enabled to begin paying tho
school teachers for the month Of October, 1873.
on Saturday the fifteenth instant, and each
other month on each subsequent Saturday, rs
fnr ms the amount realized from tho sale OF tho
warrants will go.
To-day tho City HILL will be invaded by .
thr ng Of pretty teachers who will call to got
their salaries for January OF the present year
On this occasion oil will be- requested 10 leave
their signatures with the Administrator. TO be-
na,d 10 tho future for comparison should any
necessity arise therefor
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
THE PARISH COMMITTEE.
4 MOVEMENT IN THE INTEREST or
HARMONY IN THE RANKS or
THE PARTY.

special meeting Of the Democratic Conaerv-
alive Parish COMMITTEES was held last night ai
No 10 Carondelei street twenty nine members
present. and President Bernard Shields In the
chair.
The object OF the meeting was stated to be the
consideration OF a series Of resolutions submit
ted by the State Central Committee OF the party.
The resolutions we're read as follows
whereas the organized action Of representa-
tive men ~ the profe esional ana mereah'fie
Glasses Of the community requires me ,nlne,
dinte and concerted action OF tue Garlah ann
Htata Central Committee for the purpose OF
harmonic ma the various elements within the
party and Of occurring The eleoion q no. est
and capable men az Delegates 70 the coming
constitutional convention therefore
Rasoired That suh-enmmittee 10 consist Of
the president of this body and the chairman and
three membara If TIA executive committees, tthe
said three members To be designated hv the
chairmanl be constituted to take such action In
concert with similarly constituted committee
IT, pecure The cooperation Of tho profess onal
and mercantile classes In occurring the ends sci
forth II NJ r., ambe of theaa ar teso,plona
renee OF the Perish q itnmittee be respectfully
requested nd thai that body be invited 70 no
point enb-enn,mllee similar IN its orgaulaa-
lion, and vested with like powers. to net Ms n
Joint committee with the ubcommittee pro-
vided fot by these resolutions.
On melton Of Mr. Lionel Adams Tho resou.
lions were concurrad IN hy unanimous vote
Mr.. AdamH. ne chairman of The executive
committee. announced The following members
to act with himself and President Shields M Tho
SUB committees provided for In the resolntionat
Moasrs. Terrence Riley. John A. Mcdonald and
o. Mester.
The committee adjourned subject 10 the call
Of tho president.
The gentlemen composing the State Central
subcommittee nre named M follows; MeHsra
John \. FULLY, Hon. A, W. VOORHEES,. Douglas NJ
Fitzpatrick. j. II. Bahau and w. II. Schmidt. and
the committee representing tho professional
and mercantile elasate" IA comp ,sed ~ Hon.
Louis Bush. and Messrs. A. II. May aud John
Cbnffa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
NOT ACCEPTABLE.
the Head and the Place Of the u. y.
Naxal officer wanted.

Encouraged BY the SUCCESS attendant on their
efforts to have Collector Smith removed. some
Of the Republican politicians have got to work
to secure tho official decapi'ation of James
Lewis. theNaval Officer Of this port.
The charge against him II that he II too vac
ciatlng. and IL by no means as HtRunch and
Htawart Republican an man holding a com
mission by the grace and bearing the signature
Of Hayes should ba. The particular offense
alleged against him. In that during tho last
cam paiHn he attempted to disorganizs the Ma
tional party. which was composed almost. u not
entirely. Of Republicans true and tried, and en-
depvored to In fuenoe the oolored vote In favor
OF tho Citlzena ticket.
These allegations were emb died In. q peti-
tten asking for Lewis removal which was
aligned by a largo number 81 tho dissatisfied.
and was yesterday Photographed to Attorney
General Ravena.
The aigperB Of tho petition have not as yet
signiled tbs sman who they would ike to see In
Lswis' place. hut n their document receives
anything like a favorable consideration, they
win not be slow about naming and nominating
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
STEPHEN ID. MCNEIL.

Yesterday afternoon. followed by many sor-
rowing friends the remains OF that gallant sol.
dier and fervent friend Stephen ID. Mcneil.
were carried to their last resting place.
Generous. warm hearted, impulsvc and brave.
from boyhood up. he drew toward him sur
rounding OF friends who never forgot his many
kidnesses. and who loved him for his good
Qualities. He was a true gentleman. and loved
lis honor rs his life. His funeral was largely
city and the cortege bore with 1t the regrets Of
hundreds who could not attend. To the be-
reaved family we tender our sincerest sympa-
thies In this. although not unlocked for. be-
ranyamaDt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
AIINrTER ON sp0G y.

The following letter was yesterday received
by Chief Boyan. which explains ITSELF
NEw YoBE February D. 1879.
TO the Chief of paiica city Of New Orleans;
Ienr Fi,,-A notorious character named Hurry
Janutupa Yesterday lett this port tor your city.
having twenty -unn trnineh hull Dogs. whi"h no
carries thera for tho purpose ~ enRaEinE ~ n
series Of contests for money ! fpnl utmost hu.
Initiated nj the escape If this fellow from our
vigilance, au1 tender YOU hnh your Citizens an
apology for thus unWtllluRly INJECTING so great
u fnourga upon you.
Desiring however, to rspnir as well as am
able this deulorHba Incident, hhztan 10 mike
known 10 you the fact md nsk Won ~ employ
your commanding authority md power 70
rescue the fair fame of your great CITY from inc
Insult which this man medttatns inHetlng on u.
The name If the stsRner on board IT which
he IA said to have taken pasenKn Yesterday. the
second instant. b the knlekorbocker. OF tho
Cromwell Line
herewith nolosc the notice OF bis departure
aud co. Hdpntly rely on your assistance TO de-
feat hlH vile meditation. .
have tho honor to be your nbedtent servant.
HENRY BEHGH,
President Of tho American Society for the Pre-
yention of Cruelty to Animals.
At tho bottom Of the letter was tho following
clipping, from The New York Clipper
HAS LOUISIANA BERaH2
Among tho passengers 10 Now Orleans by the
etearppr Knink arhncke r Of the Cromwell Line.
which left Pier No. Q. North river, yesterday
afternoon were the dog fanciers. Harry Jtn-
pinga, OF this city. and Tbos. Tugman, OF Phila-
delphia They took with them twenty one bun
doRs which viii take part III the grnnt national
dog light 10 be- fought In New Orleans or the
immedia te vicinity during Mardi Gras and the
gucceeding weeks.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
Further Particulars of Friday Mornings
Fires.

After the fire at the Office of Mr.. Reynolds
marble yard. on Poydras street, Friday MORN
ing. was extinguished Capt. Kalinski. assisted
By sergeants donovan aud Hamilton. made An
examination of the place and found that some
unknown person had effected an entrance be-
tween the ceiling and roof of the building by
means of tearing of some OF the weatherboard-
ing; that as soon as he had succeeded in gain;
Ing admittance he placed paper and pine wood
ing and roof with coal oil. He also placed a
buck ct of coal oil between the roof and sur
rounded 1t with pine wood and all sorts of COM
bustible material. AS soon as he got cut of the
plat he applied the match.
At the fire on CaIliope street Friday morning.
the particulars of which were published In yes
terday mornings DEMOCRAT. owning to the late
hour it was impossible 10 give Louisiana
Hose and Washington 20 the credit they de-
served The men at the pipes OF these compa-
MES were forced to stand SO near the fire that
the fire hats they wore curied on their heads.
We're not for the yalnanle services t h a.
strOYed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
A Suspicious Character.

Last evening an individual giving bis name
as John r. Anderson. and stating that he wns
mechanic, was arrested and lodged In the Cen
trail Station. charged with being drunk.
Officer Daley. who arrested him. Is OF the optn-
Ion that he is dangerous character. The Off
GERS attention was attracted to him by hearing
come and room with him. When the boy de-
clined 10 accede to his proposition. Anderson.
noticing the officer. called on him to arrest the
boy. stating that he was vagrant. The officer
turned the tables. however, and pulled Ander-
son. =,
The accused. when searched at the Station.
like the Heather Chinee, had numerous packs
OF cards concealed about his person. besides a
lot of dice and wax dolls head.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
A school Census mystery at st. Louis.

The Missouri Legislature has appointed
committee To Investigate the returns maos
by the st. Louis School Board 81 the enuInefE
ton of children Of school age TO the autnon.
ties, In order to draw the proportion % Y.
state scf.eol fund distributed annually.
gems by the report Of the COMMITTEES On ia.
ucation that the county Of st. Louis returned
for 1876 a total number Of children betweM
the ages Of five and twenty-one Of 11s4z1
and received S13l ,946 Of the fund distriDutsu..
But according 10 the returns Of the present
year a total Of only 107, fO4 children are re-
ported between the ages Of SIX and twenty
years there being falling of 81 7O'Voo "
the enumeration.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
BATTERY A, l.. +. A.

Battery A. of the First Regiment Louisiana
Field Artillery will. on Sunday. the twenty
third OF February. give a grand military drama
In seven acts. entitled Marianne GU le marriage
au Tambour." There will be a presentation OF
a fine sabre to the officer Of the military corps
81 this city who receives the most votes from
the holders of tickets. The competitors are Col.
Glynn. Louisiana Field Artillery; Col. Meyer,
First Regiment Louisiana National Guart; Col;
HILL SECOND Regiment LonlsianRai sa Nati9 Gn
Bachemin Orleans Artillery.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
Congress Fatal TO True Humor.
fChicago TrIbune.l

Col. w. r. Thompson, Of Savannan..Inss
greatest humorist In the country, tel yous
sir"-is a candidate for Congress TO MI :, .ns
vacancy caused by the death Of the late MI.
Hartridge. Since Sunset Cox has gone ~.
TO the enemy and taken profound ihteIesss
in the census, there is a great deartn ~, o.
humorists In Congress. Col, Thompson VII
be welcome. But he will be sp0liesd rs AZ =
humorist In about two years. L0ok az 5 Troe-
tor Knott at the head OF the JudlclaIy I SJr,
Question like oil 81 vftriol, not to mention the
fate Of Cox
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
COURT ITEMS.

The ease Of Judse W. ". Rogers against tho
State Treasurer was taken under hdvisemsnt
by Judge Houston In the Foutth District Court.
In tho sntt Of John Cook va Samuel Levy. in
the Fourth District court, tho jury rendered
verdict for 400 In favor Of plaintiff
The sum Of $1,000 damages In claimed by Mrs:
Elizabeth Pringle for having been knocked
down and Injured by mule attached to one OF
the cars Of the New Orleans and Carrollton
Railroad Company whilst NJ tho corner Of
Julia and Bnronne Htreets bhe sues tho COM
pany In tho Fourth District Court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08

The difference between Radical and Demo-
crat rule Is apparent. and Is made the more 30
when 1t is said-take for example the year 1872
under the Radical regime that it cost the city
alone S45 239 for assessment purposes while In
1879 it cost for city and State purposes only
$27.500.
Another comparison, OF details. can be made:
In 1872 there were twelty-six employees in the
department of assessments. with salaries aggre-
eating, monthly, s35l1 whereas In 1879 there
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
IMPORTATION WANTED.

A lady writing under date Of January 20. from
No. % Union Avenue. Montreal. and signing
herself Marie do Mesle. asks the Mayor for in
formation regarding Gabriel aud Felix. the
sons Of Nine, dc Coursal de Rosnay. who II
living, must be between the ages OF 65 and IL.
Nine. de Rosnay is Is i'd in the letter. to have
immigrated from France to New Orleans many
years ago The writer says she has written TO
the French Consul at this port on the subject
but has never received an answer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
THIRD DISTRICT COUNT.

Pecot Va. J. O. M0ncurs OF als.-PstiHonsr
prHys for writ 0f mabdamus 10 compel Hon.
J. y. Hammond. charm an Of the House Com.
mtttss on Contingent Expenses, and Hon. j. q.
M6ncnre. Speaker Of the House. 10 direct said
chairman to Issue and 10 Gtmpei said Speaker
10 approve, n voucher for sts2 for his services
as clsrk Of the HOUSE, for tfs session 81 1873.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
CrIsTOM-HOIIsE NOTES.

The excitement Mt tho Custom House over
the change Ia tho Collectorship has somewhat
subsidized. and tho probable reorganization OF
tho force IL now discussed with something Ike
calmness and elaboration. There Is consid-
cradle speculation M TO what changes will be
made ana ~ to who among the prominent
colored Republicans. M yet unprovided Tor.
were TO get places; but MS yet the new Collector
has not signied his Intentions IN regard to
this very interesting matter TO get rid OF tho
office seekers however. he has been com
PEELED to retire to his private Office and refuse
admittance to all who cannot state TO his door
keeper the object OF their visit.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
A CONFERENCES.

The committees representing the Democratic
party and the Citizens party met last night at
No. hoe Customhouse street and had quite
lengthy conference looking to the adjustment
of the difficulties which led to the organization
Of the Citizans' party. Several measures tend
ing 10 secure and promote harmony were con-
sidered but nothing of definite character was
transacted. There will be another meeting To-
day or tomorrow.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
PRICING n Coat.

Thursday. while man named htngman was
watching some goats ut the corner OF Good.
children and MarlRny streets. youth named
John Allen stole his coat and made on win H.
He was subsequently arrested ana iooRed In
the Fifth Station.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
RMrXlnrY.

Between the hours Of Ia and o'clock Thurs
day morning, while the police were ut the ilre
on Poydras street burglars effected an entrance
into d. RI. seligman's iewelry store, located on
Baronne street. between Gravier and Union,
The burglars would no doubt have made a
larger haul had hey not been frightened off by
the private Waterman. In their hurry to escape
they overlooked a drawer containing number
Of diamonds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.

William Flash. bankrupt, was discharged
from all his liabilities.
An order has been granted. requlfing Julss
A.. Blanc. Henry Frelensen. Louis Pauris;
George n Finlay and the United States Marshal
to show cause. on the fourteenth instant. wny
they should not be enjoined from proceeding
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
Accidentally wounded.

At about O'Clock last evening a bill, poster
by tho name OF Fred. Logan. while under the
Girod and St. Charles streets and, striking his
head against the curbstone. Inflicted an ugly
brought to the Central Station. where Officer
Hewett, the turnkey, washed and dressed bis
wound He was then locked up upon the
charge of being drunk and unable to take care
~ htu1calf
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT.

In the Gaze Of Pierre Rsmy W., Thomas r.
Handy and Jean Fisse wherein damages were
claimed for illegal seizure Of mechanics tools,
tho Jury rendered a verdict for $500. Interest
and cost; and on the call In warranty 10 favor
OF Thomas III. Handy against Jean Fsse. for
the same amount costs and interest
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
How the south treats the Negroes.


There are colored schools all over Georgia,
ard = veil managed college in Atlanta, buf
We would be glad to see more, and Il the PAIN,
otie Republicans va ears shah al BE- duly grae
~, vne have discovered that eolOred men, VINO
are i'm perfectly educated, soon forget the e
90 which the carpet-baggers have taugns
ebero. and develop into good, industrious
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
CITY ECHOES.

J.g. Sanders, n clerk. was arrested or. n war
rant and lsukef 10 In the Central Station,
charged with disturbing the public peace and
Interfering with Mrs. Kate Barcello's business
In the Sixth Juatice court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
Gnrrntcrs on the Make.

At half pnst II O'Clock Thursday night. ms
man named 9. Feeman was returning from
work he was set upon by two biRhwaymen ~
Before the two robbers could carry out their
evil designs the police put In an appearance
and they beat u hasty retreat.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.

Emile Tannent vs.. Mutual Insurance Com.
pany.-This cause was remanded for further
inquiry aud evidence MS 10 the eause Of what u
termed the last fire. and to ascertain the actual
and relative value destroyed or damages caused
by tho two first fires and By the last respse.
iI..olr
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08

The following comparative statement Of the
salaries and expenses OF the Department Of
Assessments for the years 1870 to 1879. inclusive
may be OF interest to the public. and Ia pub
Itahad that anonunt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
On the Rampage.

At O'Clock yesterday evening three young
sters. named John Lynch. Paul Ryder and VIM.
Feehan entered the Magazine Market. and re-
pairing to the coffee-stand kept by one John
Grass, without cause or Urovocation smashed
his glasses and crockery ware to the amount OF
SIS. They were taken into custody and lock ed
malicious mischief and disturbing the public
peace.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08

We acknowledge receipt Of nm invitation from
the Houma Brass Band to attend n grand fancy
Mt Flremens Hall Houma, on Saturday even.
Ing, February ~, 1879,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.

Charles W. Hornor VS.. City of New Orleans.
Judgment for plaintiff for $780, with lnteIesIi
The claim was for interest on the old conSoi
dated bonds, issue of 1852.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
G'QI,fllreH.

VIM, Bimms. charged with embezzlement. tho
particulars OF which u few days ago were pub.
Iished In the DEMOCRAT, was arrested yesterday
and reminded TO the Parish Prison by Judge
Bbeohan In default Of bonds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08

Picture sale tonight at 81 Camp street. Mont
gomery d Co.. auctioneers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
SECOND DISTRICT COUNT.

SUBMISSIONS OPENED.
Valentine n. G1tton Mrs. Margaret WahehsIt.
Emil r. 5chmid.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08
Nnt on Speaking Terms.

Memphis AVaIanehe.I
When John A. Logan and the great Zsea-
ariah Chandler return TO the Senate the coaA-
try will be safe. But all England will trsA-
bic. John and Zach are not on speazlas
terms with the British liOn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08

For Carolina Clay Peas call on George Heels
Co., corner Poydras and Tchoupitoulas Stress
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-08

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures the most obsti.
mate cases Of liver complaint.