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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
THE COURTS.
Supreme Court,


SATURDAY. April 0. 1880.
Present-All the justices.
BY CHIEF JUSTICE MANNING.
No TITO. Edward ]. Gay vs. Mrs, M. M, Buthon
ct ais Rehearing refused.
No. TIT, Anna H. Miller We. M. Georgia Miller
ct al -Reheering refused
No, 77s3. Heirs Of VIM Porter vs.. Margaret O.
Hornsby Oh al-ReheartnR refused,
No. 1899. Aug. Thilman vs. Gueble 4 Ntppert
ct al Rehearipg refused.
p No. 7s1l. Pierre Filliastre vs.. A. A. Armant-
RsheariDg refused.
No. It'll. Felix Greeves w. Boute's executors
ReheHrnR refused.
No, TILL, Widow M. scionneaux w. joseph
refused.
NO. 1921. Southern Mutual Insurance. Conn
pany OF Baton Rouge vs.. VIM. b. Pike, Jr
Rehearing refused. the original decree being
adhered to, with special reservation Of the
rights OF the plaintiff to demand, sue for and
obtain possession of all the specific property.
or property In kind. belonging to 1t and In the
possession II the defendant.
No, 1880. Henry Weston va the Canal Street.
City Park and Lake Railroad Company.-On re-
hearing
Former decree maintained in so far as IL
fixes the rights Of the city OF New Orleans and
Q. B Rice. and In other respects set aside and
GaSB handed
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT SUNDAY APRIL 4 1880

Second RaoeH andcap for all ages $3.50 to
first: $50 T., second; mile heats:
Caldwell Il Gree enter ch. I. Mary An
deraon. q y. o.. uy Ventlator dam
Queen of Scots 80 pounds -. i
Mike Walsh enters b. e. Short Line.
aged. by Lexington. dam imp Inver-
ness; 100 pounds. s........................ 2 q
VIM. Lrkeland enters Oh. b. Typhoon,
aged, War Dai ca. by Wagner: 1ls
pOunuS' OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 3 dis
d; Hughes enters b b. Doeiity. aged,
by Hunters Lexington. dam Carrie
Crosby; los pounds. Observation-Disclosures. dis
Time-1:b2. 1:52.
Third Race Walker Stakes. for four years
olds: $50 entrance o. D.. with $400 added by J. A.
walker $500 10 first, 80, to second, third to
save biz eiakes, Two miles
Cottrili u Laseland enter ch c. Bucktie. Y.
o.. by Buckden. dam Tick ITO pounds. 80. 1
Brien spencer enter ch. e Sam Ecker,4y
o., by Harry OFallon. dam Marco; LOT
Batch!or x Pickett enter b. ( Maa.ie May,
4y. o., by Asteroid. dam Yorkshire: 107
Ira II. Bride enters z. h. Gabriel. y. o.. by
Alarm. dam Electric: ITO pounds. .........
Time 3:b2S.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
ARMY OF TENNESSEE.

The Louisiana Division Association Army Of
Tennessee will hold their annual reunion on
the sixth instant. at the arm ory OF the Cont
mental Guards. late Odd Fellows Hall. No
more appropriate place could have been cho-
sen, 1t being at the same time vast elegant and
decorated with most precious souvenirs of the
war,
1t happens that reunion day Is at the same
time the anufvere ary cons secrated to the decora-
ton of tho grav OF he Confederate dead. A
COMMITTEES has been appointed to attend to the
decorations and represent the Army of Tennes-
see In that solemn ceremony. The names Of
members OF the committee na,e already been
published IN h,s Daper, r. ana these are inyited
association ut 1:30 q m. 30 ns to take the IL
o'clock train tor Greenwood Ce netery.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Mrs. A. M. Baldwin ct ais. to joseph Heraan-
dez. lot and buildings. bounded BY Broad.
White. Gasouet and CANAL streets. ssoO0
city Of New Orleans. a lot, etc. bounded By be-
licity Road, st. Mary. Laurel and Magazine
streets, $500.
James Lawton to J. B. Collins, lot, etc.
bounded by Orleans. Homer. Public Road and
Odsin streets, S400.
Nicholas Helm to frs. Catherine Grady, a lot,
FL. II. Bierhorst TO J. Ell. Blsrborst, lot. etc,
on Levee, street. near st, Ferdinand: and 1913
Jacob Heitz TO Ferdinand Maestri. a niece of
ground, ETC.. bounded by Robertson, Dnnatne.
st Philip and Claiborne streets. $3.50.
Henry r. Hall to Tidel Eugster. two lots, etc..
In suburb Livaudais, on Levee street. near the
river, S25OO
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
AN AUsPICToUs EVENT.

Mr.. John O. Henderson. the courteous and
efficient secretary of the New Orleans Auxiliary
5anitary Association has left the Tanks of the
bachelor brigade and Joined the army of Ben
cdcts. On Monday last he was united in the
bonds of marriage to Miss Lena f. Bondurant.
daughter OF Judge Albert Bondurant. of Ten
sas City. The ceremony WIS performed at the
Church of the Annunciation. the Rev. John
Percival D. D., officiating. The happy couple
have he best Wishes Of h,sts Of friends that the
path through life d,wn which they will journey
together may never be snadow ed by the clouds
of adversely or trial. and may unto the end be
bordered and strewn with flowers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
OFFICE OF LIGHT HOUSE ENGINEER. !
Mo az TIniol. a. ,.1.1.f

OFFICE OF LIGHT HousH ENGINEER. !
No. 81 Union street,
SEA1ED pRoposehs HsS EssR Viii LII biz sE6EVGb W.
- 1T this office until 10 O'Clock noon sA FUR
and labor and the erection OF eli necessary
buildings and wharves for quarantine pur-
poses at Ship Island. Miss. In accordance with
Or. @. E. LEROUx's office. Pass Christian.
Dr: 2: aRIFFINs Office, Scranton. Miss.
The bid should state the sum In United States
ALSO. the date Of Its completion und-r forfeit.
The Tork ,d to be carried on on IN under the personal
for inspecting material and workmanship.
Such parts as may be rejscted mnst be made
good az expense of contractor. The right to
Isct any or all bids, or TO waive defects S re-
Each bid must be accompanied by bond of
5000. signed by bidder and two competent
sureties, 80 that in the event Of the acceptance
OF the bid the necessary contract will be en-
n9 wn bIa bss tsn 2 degs after notice
All proposals must be signed. sealea and iprT
dta,,ea dorsed ~ PMS1posas M for bill @Saildipe Quaran
closed In another envelope and directed. pre-
paid. to the Undersigned. u
Any bidder may be- present and witness thai
fed. Payment will be made monthly. upoa es-1
Inmates certified to by an agent OF tho NatiCzs II
bOaru OF deaitn. Dut twenty s2O1 DIR cen um
OF the amount OF each estimate will be wirh-
held until the satisfactory completion OF the
contract
rho successful bidder must furnish bonds In
| the sum Of $4,000, signed by himself and two
com peteni bond5msn. for the faithful per.
| formane Q OF the contract.
| P ans ana specifications ON exhibition at the
office OF the Undersigned. Also. at other places
| herein mentioned. Separate estimates must b0
| made for Wbarvss and buildings
By order OF National B Iarh of Health.
| W.. H. HEUER.
Captain Of Engineers. United States Army.
Rp3 ct
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
A TOMBOLA.

This evening the entertainment for the dis
posal Of a number Of valuable articles not be-
slowed during the recent fair for tne benefit Of
st Patrick's Church Will take p ace In the hall
attached to the parsonage Of the church. The
ladies managing the matter propose 10 make 1t
an entertainnent la fact, and will have the hall
decorated with flowers aud the tables we'll sup
Uiied with 'telieate and delicious viands. These
facts. added to the presence of numerous
ladies' and q fne band, will MAKE 1t an enter
tainment of no ordinary Inter ST.. 1t will con-
tinue during Monday and Tuesday evenings,
closing on the latter occasi IL. when all of the
many valuables wild have been disposed of.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
BASE BALL.

At meeting of the Washington Base Ball
Club. held on Friday night last, the following
officers were elected: r. Zsngel CAPT ain and
I'd b.; VI. Fitzpatrick. ressurer and G.;
]. o. Hanlon. 8. g; ". Fitzp trick / t b NJ
Qay naugn. p: q Hal. Sd b.; J.. Collins. !, f.
tons play heir first game on Sunday, April H.
with The Craseents. at ikland P rk.
Last night the Hancock Ba'e Bal Club was
organizad as follows: President and captain
J. P. De Phi'ippi: vice presldant aud catcher.
Jos J. Prars; treasurer and drst base. Jos. G..
Zuzan: secretary and secono bas Q. Chas. Bur
Prats; right field, Chas. Marchand; left field
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
PEABODY SEMINARY,

The commencement exercises Of the Peabody
Normal Seminary occurred yesterday In the
presence Of a large audience. and the follow
iug young ladies graduated: Misses Ernestine
Miller. civ r medal; Kste Robinson. bronze
medal: Lizzie George Virginia Btromeyer,
Lillian Bard. Kpie Quad. Alice Gardiner,
Th oniasine Mem nus. Marion f. wett. Lizzie
Mulvey. EuRenia Hall. Cora Roth. Laura Rob
ertson. Mary Maher. Sallte Brady. Emma Nor
gan. Ad ie Van Born, George Fountain. Kate
Campbell, Sarah Steele.
GRADUATES IN SPECIAL DEPARTMENTS.
Literature-Miss Honoria l.. Mylotte
Natural Science Miss Anna Il. Woods.
Matchenatics-Miss Alice Lamberton, Miss
Marion Brown. Miss Augusta Jourdan, Miss
Anna e. Woods
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
RAIDING THE MILKMEN,

Quite number Of milkmen were yesterday
arrested by the police. acting In obedience to
the orders of Administrator Isaacson. conveyed
through Chief Boylan. for non payment of H.
censes. Mr.. Isaacson states that this year there
Is no tax on dairies the former license of $40
being done away with and replaced by one OF
s5 On each milk wagon. The drivers arrested
yesterday had failed to pay the amount.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
sEAMEN's FRIENDS SOCIETY.

The ninth anniversary exercises of this So
ciety will be held In the Amas Methodist Epis-
copal Church, corner OF st. Charles and Calliope
streets. this evening. commencing at 7:so
sented. Consisting OF hymns, prayers, the an
nual report of the chaplain. Rev L. Ii. Pease,
and addresses By Rey. ]. OBJ Lowry, ). D., OF
the Baptist, and Rev. John Mathews, d. D., Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South Rev.
Mr.. Morrow. Of Philadelphia, and Rev. Dr. Bris-
tor. pastor Of the church, will also take part In
the services. All are invited.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.

The Republican City and Parish Committee
met Thursday night at Violet Hall. Charles H.
Bibb presiding. O. P. Fernandez secretary.
After hearing reports from several con mmittees
and TRANSACTION of rnu Inc business, the chair
announced the following as additional mem
bers from the State at large: A. Derocha. j. Fs-
bacher.
. On motion. all matters pertaining to the call.
Ing Of election of delegates 10 ihs State conven
tion, etc.. and the rules to govern such elections
were referred to the sub. executive Committee.
The committee then adjourned to meet Thurs
day. April 8. at 1880 p. M. sharp.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
THE OPERA.

The scheme Of M. de Beauplarasto give US.
next year. flrst-cass opera troupe for the
whole season. is. We are pleased to hear. pro-
crossing rapidly. Already he has obtained sub.
seripttons to the amount of over SIS 900. Mr..
John Davis. we'll known iu this city In conneo-
tion with artistic entertainments. has been se-
leoted as agent to. solicit subscriptions. He
will solieit during the day. and will also have
an office at Philip Weriein's music store, on
Giupul atraet.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
GRADUATES IN SPECIAL DEL
A AMANUFAcrURERs PRIVILEGE.

A. Mannassier threatens the city with an In
junction to prohibit interference with his Ice
cream wagons because the drivers cannot pro-
duce license. He claims exemption from taxa
ton under that clause OF the constitution which
exempts manufactures and manufacturers
Administrator Issacson claims that II the point
Is good every bar tender is exempt, as from
very nearly the same ingredients as Ice cream
he makes milk punch
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
st. Charles Theatre.

NV ~oSA AoS AhCthLl0.
Tonight Is positively the last upon which
the Midgets will hold levee In New Orleans
and 1t fs therefore. oDpor'une for our old and
young people to go and see them. They are
extraordinary little beings and wonders Of their
kind, as well In exigutty OF size as In bright
ness OF mihd and amiubllity OF temper.
ACADEMY or MUSIC.
The Minstrels promise q change Of pro-
gramme to. night. introducing many new and
to- o-morrow evening the Juvenile Pinafore com :
pany opens.
MADAME LEcoURT's BENEFIT.
The attendance at the Opera House last even
Ing. on the occasion of the benefit rendered to
Nine. Leeourt. although not very large, was
sufficiently 80 to show that our opera going
ps.ople had not forgotten their Old favorite.
Fhe attendance. however. did not show the pc
cuDiary success OF the entertainment for we
understand that very many tickets were sold
that were not used.
The performance consisted of the drama Of
Les OrOchets du Pere Martin" which was
lntsrpreted bv Messrs. Ash and L. J. Lambias
J. j. Barjoe. T. A. Gomez, George David. II. A.
bsnznn mn Rmas yr r
Then followed q musical interIude, In which
Mrs nnr.,o,s.,a hscoart. Mr. Meteye and Mr. Deuzain
The, performance closed with the one act
comedy OF lei Medor, played by Messrs. Gomez
and Bienvenu aud Miss Ksrkel
As a whole the ente' tainment was a pleas.
nreabe one and satisfactory to public bone
hciary and players.
THE GERMAN SOCIETY BALL.
The ball given last night at Grunewald Hall
by the German society WAS numerously at
tended. To the efficiency Of the reception COM
mfttee and OF the. floor managers, the success
of the bail In all Its details was largely due.
This society WAS formed some thirty odd years
ago, for the purpose OF extending help to the
a-rman emigrant5 to this country. II desti.
tute. the emigrants were furnished with means
and Transportation to procure good situations.
Ii In good circumstances financially The now
citizens are induced to settle In Louisiana and
engage In some profitable business. The off
GERS OF the Gnrman Society at present are !:
President. +. Rickert; vice president. JOS.
Brandner; second Vice president. Ii. Kum /;
secretary. Louis Schwartz; treasurer, Phil
Dulman. The reception committee was com
posed OF about forty of our leading German
citizens, and performed its task with notable
tact and Discrimination.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
RELIGIOUS.

Prof. Stutzer repeats Hayden's masterpiece
this morning at the 10 O'Clock service at the
yesuits' Church. 1t was admirably given on
In several years.
There were some two hundred people who
could not obtain seats at Trinity Church last
Sunday morning, and by particular request the
morning
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
ST. JOHN ROWING CLUB Re
GATTA.

The following telegram has been received by
Mr.. Geo. Denegre. secretary Of the st. John
Rowing Club. from the Hillsdale Rowing Club
(the present four cared champions):
viii accept and write you.
e. W. TERWfLLIGEN, Captain"
A telegram has also been received from the
Cohoes Club. OF New York. agreeing to send q
four cared and single scull shells.
A favorable ans ver is expected In a few days
from the famous Shoewacacmettes. Also from
one or more single. e.scullers from the North and
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04

built In Algiers by Mr.. Joseph Hughes. It ran
the blockade Of the Federal vessels and owing
struction. 1t struck such terror Into the block
aders that several of them actually put Into the
gulf with all sail and under full head OF
steam.
The reporter will now close his pencilings OF
Algiers and its noted SD ts with the assurance
city. which though only Ave minutes distance
from Canal street yet Is not appreciated as to
Its historical worth blythe people OF New Or
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
CITY ECHOES.

Owing to tnnumerable gaps In II, the plank
road on the levee, near Customhouse street. 10
almost i'm passable.
Two dangerous holes In the wharf between
Bienville and Cont streets are reported.
Last night negro sneak thief entered the
tailor shop OF A. Weber ON Canal street. near
Carondelet. and stole several pantaloons pat
torns. -
were yesterday arrested for bedding without
""
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
BOARD OF HEALTH RECORD.

The following were recorded yesterday at the
,ffice OF the Board Of Health:
MARRIAGES.
Henry r. l.. Chrensing and Miss Augusta Fl.
Leekmann.
BIRTHS,
Mrs. John Reuther daughter,
Mrs. Julia Martin, daughter.
Mrs. Louis g. Bachemin. q daughter.
Mrs. Henry Bolivar Thompson. q son.
Mrs. VIM. A. Wilson, daughter.
Mrs. James A. Langley. daughter.
Mrs. Raoul Jumonvtlle, q daughter.
Mrs. joan 6aune a daughter.
DEATHS.
Robert Davidson, 7s years.
Victor j. aueringer, 20 years.
Nancy BOuny. Q months.
Louis Adolph Sauton, 43 years.
Isaac Henry, colored, 0 months.
Mrs. Joseph EiGhet. 81 years.
Joseph Leary. years.
CLARA Pezzica, 20 months.
Antoney Nettis colored, go years.
Mary Ann Heslin, weeks.
John McGumiy. 40 years.
Thomas Havan IA years.
Mrs. A. Cara. 28,years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
BEW ARE (!

portion Of the epbanEment at the head Of
Orange street was discovered To have been un-
dermtned last night by the river current This
place is very dapgernu4 on account of the ei-
dents to persons who might chance to walk
upon what appears to b. solid gr .und, but
which In reality IL vsritable man-trap.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
NOT YET SENTENCED.

John B. Wischendoiff. cashier of Muir. Duck.
worth & Co.. who had been found guilty of en-.
bezz'emsnt Of $4,000 of his emf lovers money.
was brought for sentence bsfore Judge Whita
ker Yesterday morning. The court howeve I,
postp oneds the sentence until next Saturday as
Governor to secure be- pardon OF the young
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
BIRTHS,
Thievish Pickanninias.

At O'Clock yesterday evening, Mrs. Barr. re-
siding at No. 332 St. Charles street. was robbed
Of pocket-book containing "a by two negro
boys. Geo. Lee and Louis Washington at the
corner Of st. Mary and St. Charles streets. The
two thieves were arrested and were Identified
by the lady, T.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
WEATHER BULLETIN.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Signal Service United States Army.
Daily meteorological record for the eight hours
ending at 2:0e .. M, Saturday. April ..
tOb6ervRttons taken of the same moment OF
time at all afatInna1
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
ThieVse.

Aids Dave and Mike Hennessey arrested yes
terday evening two colored girls, Lucinda
Pascal and Estelle Pascal. who are charged
with having effected an entrance into Mr.. M II.
Dunns residence with burglar1ous intent
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

II indicates rising: y. indicates falling: b
Indicates stationary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS and BUILDERS.

PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING LABOR AND
MATERIAL IN ERECTING THE NECES-
SARY BUILDINGS AND WHARVES FOR
QUARANTINE P0RPOsES AT SHIP
ISLAND, MISS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04

NEW LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.
1ss0-FAIR GROUNDS, NEW ORLEANS. APRIL 8
THIRD DAY.
First Race "A handicap for all ages; 5000 to
first. $50 10 second; one mile and unartec.
caldwell Il Cree eLter b. m Nary Walton. Y.
o.. by John Morgan. dam Effie Oheatham;
Barnes 4 West en- or b. g. LIE R1i, 81. o.. by
Glroy. dam Zingara; 100 pounds. ....--.... 2
Mike Wnlsh enters b n. NJ lille Hart, yo.
by B !uny Scotiand. dam Beneca; es
- ponn ds ..........:. 3
Vim. Cotrrell enter, b. I. Kirk. 8 y. o., bs Imp
Buckden dam Cricket: 90 pounds
Jas. Reagan enters b. b. King land. 5 y. o..
dam Glepgary. by Bill Cheatham; lis
pOunQs. s...s.......s.....s..
Time, 2:22.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-09-17

1t is the current talk in SAN Francisco
that Miss Flood, having seen T. ;.
Grant Jr, in company with young
woman mot over nice, as she has il,
will not marry tile young man, after
all Il i one Of i photographers staple
properties to complain of the cost
If taking out young girls The cost il
this instance is S2,5000e0.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-09-17

+. W. Nerght. wealthy citizen Of
Detroit, Mich, whose wife and children
were on the steamer Marine City when
ii burned in Lake Huron, and escaped
with their lives, has given 81 ONO worth
of gold and silver watches tnthe officers
and crew of that vessel
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-09-17

4 company with million III capital
has boon formed iii Cincinnati u heat
the city with steam
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-29

was that Of John L. White VS.. the People
eX rel, City of Bloomington; appeal from
Mclean county court. and its effect is thus
stated:
/. Constitutional Law-Iaking private
property for public use.--The constitution
al Limitation that private property shall not
be taken for public use without Just com
pensatlon, to be ascertalned by jury when
not made by the state, has reference only to
the cx ercise Of the power Of eminent do
main. anu not 10 special taxation Of contig-
uous property for the building OF q side
walk or other public Improvement by cities,
towns and villages.
2 Same--Special taxation by cities for
loca. mproyemeIts.-The general require
ment in sec /, art 8, Of the present consti.
tuition. requiring taxation to be by valua-
ton, 50 that every person and corporation
shall pay in proportion to his, her or its
property, is modified by section Of the
same article. SO that the corporate auth0rl-
ties Of cities, towns and villages may make
local improvements by special taxation of
contiguous property q otherwise and does
not apply in such case.
Municipal Corporations Sidewalks
by special taxation.-Thc constitution of
1870 has authorized the legislature to vest
the corporate authorities of cities towns
and villages with power to make local i'm
provcments by special assessment, or by
special taxation Of contiguous property or
otherwise, and this iustifes an enactment
utb ni,,.t m gt a lgs hn
made chargeab,c with the entire expense
Of the construction OF a sidewalk in front
Of his lot. There is no Limitation in re.
spect of equality and uniformity ia the
constitution of 1870 as in tina, of ls4s
4. Same-Special tax for sidewalk may
| exceed benefits. Whether or not special
tax on contiguous property in that city or
! town for local improvement, a. sidewalk.
| fronting the same, exceeds the actual benefit
to the lots taxed, is not material II may
be supposed TO be based on presumed
equivalent, and where the authorities de-
termine the frontage to De the proper meas,
ure Of probable benefits, this cannot be dis.
puted or displayed.
5. A statute investing the corporate au-
/ tlorities OF cities, towns and villages with
power to tax contiguous property for the
expense Of constructing sidewalks, leaving
it to them IS they may think just and eQui
table to determine whether the former mode
by genera taxation, or special assessment
shall be pursued. or whether there shall be
special taxation Of contiguous property,
either by levy on the property Of the cost
of making the sidewalk in front of it, or by
a levy of the tax in proportion 70 its value.
frontage or superficial! area, is not unconsti
tutional. but is a valid law.
6. Former Decisions-The cases of the
City of Chicago VS. Larued "a ILL.,, POP, and
the City of Ottawa vs., Spencer. 40 H., 2ll,
holding special assessment for local I'M
provements on the basis of the frontage Of
lots on the streets to be improved, were in
valid, were made under the peculiar llmi-
tations Of the constitution Of ls4S, which
are omitted in that of 1870, and hence these
cases are no longer authority on the sub.
iect
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-29
INTERESTING TO FARMERS.

Farmers and all Others in making invest
ments or purchases are always glad to know
where and how they can do the best. If
fine buggy or draft harness is wanted,
manufactured from the very best material, or
good saddle for either man or woman, or In
fact ssddlery or harness of any description,
the largest, newest and most complete stock
will always be found at WIN. LUDWIG &
Co.'S 121 Commercial avenue; also full
stock OF curry combs, brushes, brides, hal
tiers, harness oils, whips, collars, names,
straps, lines, buggy cushions.