The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-07-06


/ FIRST DIsTRIcT CoURqs-E Cord Orion. one Of the
most talented scondreis Ia al the phases of ras
eaiy, was yesterday brought before the First Dis
fflet Court upon flie charge Of having robbed man
4 d awafetl Nogielesses appearing for tie State
the Attorney General was obliged TO enter nolIe
/ fTese99i
Hairs 0Fr-Dr. Franklin used TO tell an auee-
dole Of Comon Mather, who stated that whilst 60
ing through doorway one day, his head came in
junction with the upper beam, thereby causing him
a headache for some days William Ted world
not bow 10 Gesslers cap but we must all boH to
| the Municipal ordinances. Henry George Barring
ton a descendant no doubtof the famous Sir Jonah
Darlington, was fined yesterday in the sum of $40
for keeping his hat on in the Olympic theatre.
LAFAYETTE CoUNcIL.-The reporters who went
to the Council of our sister city last evening, came
back with several fleas in their literary auricuars
All that was done might have been put upon the
point of faiy's penEnife Nothing of the slight
est Importance was transacted.
SECOND MUNICIPALITY CoUNc1L-This body
met last evening, for the usual weekly transaction
If business There We're nine members present.
and Recorder Baldwin in the chair.
TREAsURER's REPORT.
9a hand last week 5y 5 u on
DISCUSSED s5o3li VI
Remaining on hand acknowledgements. 81 255 "
A communication from the Treasurer was read
intimatng that he had paid into the Bank Of
Louisiana S2729 Is, portion of Levee dues. ON
account oil the Sinking Fund
The Surveyor having informed the Council that
the contract Of Mr.. S L. Forgav for paving streets
Of First District had just expired, resolution was
passed. extending the same to july l. 1919
Petitions. "A petition was read from citizens
praying for the opening of Jacob street, from the
new Canal. Referred 10 the Committee on Streets
and Landings. "A petition from citizens was read.
praying that the neutral ground in Canal street be
not used as place for temporary erectious bv the
Commissioners. for building the new CustOmhOuse
Referred to the Police Committee A petition
was read from MesSrs. Converse d, Co. Drawing for
permission to erect tallow factory in The rear Of
the city. Referred to the Police Committee.
The Chairman OF the Finance Committee pre-
scented report and resolution appended, for the
payment of current expenses.
resolution was offered by The same, authorizing
the Treasurer to receive from ts assessed propertV
holders in and near Canal street. share Of the ex-
peIse incurred III opening and sheling that part of
the municipality, notes Tor payment IN November
and January ueXt, respectively provided the said
notes be given on before the lst of August next
Adopted.
The Chairman of the Committee on Streets and
Landings, presented resolutions for the purchase of
lumber, &c. lOrthe Use Of the Municipality in re-
pairs. DC. Adopted.
AresoIution was passed directing the placing of
lamps on White and other streets, where required
Adopted
Aresouton was adopted, toinyestigaton, for the
purpose Of ascertaining ii better site could not be
found for the &" Portland School
Seven hundred dollars were appropriated for the !
purchase Of clothing and musquito bars for tie use
Of the inmates of the Watch-hOuse.
An ordinance was passed compelling property
owners to make and repair their banque,S
ChaR- Gmg-AIr. Smiths resolution for abolish |
ing the chain-gang was postponed
Public BqlkS.-Nr: Smith moved the adoption of !
resolution, directing the Surveyor to construct
two baths, provided the expense be not more than
three hundred dollars, for the convenience Of the |
public.
Mr.. Peters suggested that it be referred to the |
Police Committee. He did not, however. think il
a matter with which the public authorities should |
intermedde Referred.