The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-05-09

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NEW ORLEANS:
WEDNESDAY, MORNING, MAY 9, 1s49
FATAL AFFRAy.-We learn that another of those dis
graceful afrays which have become city
of late occurred. last evening about hafpa O'Clock
Dryades street. From what could learn it seems that
there had existed for time difficulty between the
paesAIr. H. Cassidy, and his brother in law a Mr. Dun
can-orlginang in some family affairs the particulars of
which unable to ascertain. The parties met last
evening the house of Cassidy. and, seems, both
armed After ntechangng angry words they drew their
pistols and fired at each other woundDg boh-the ball of
Cassidy passing through the breast and shoulder of Duncan
and woundng him, supposed MORALLY. He was taken
to the Hospital. Cassidy was but slightly injured.
THE BLANCHARD RoBrKRy-Our readers will recollect
the ingenious in which the bank box of the NJ es
bills receivable amounting to over $1,000 We Understand
that since the robbery Capt Youennes of the First Munc
Having thai Linz " to believe ss me- me-
M eah in III be
graphic dispatch received from scGover tells its story
81 have found the eggs, but the birds have flown"
Much credit will attach all concerned in recovering the
stolen property.
WHEN RoauEs FALL OUT" ETc.-Ths old adage was
well eyempfied last night in the arrest by officer Bernard
Martin Haney two gentlemen who found in the
between IL and clock at night engaged in interesting
made clothing, which they had at that time possession
having doubt just puoned the From words they
cooed coat The attention Of the officer was thus directed
to hem and his polite attentions ended when he saw them
VERY UNLADy,LIkE; Mrs. Ca'harne George was
brought before Recorder Genos yesterday to to
variety Of msdemeano5s Among other feminine oceupa-
ery of her house that might be unfortunate
bricks Pai hats but ey ike hs Of
placing them there themselves. Mrs George also
concerts, and strange and unusual noises She fined
so for these freaks OF fancy and not having the dimes was
committed for one mouth.
Who's Lost WATCH "A man naped lanes Don.
Howard, keeper of coffee house. Saturday night last,
for SIS Mt Howard at once retained the wate6 and has
placed in the First Munifpaity police Office to lie dent'
has not yet been arrested.
QUEER THEFT.-Auguste slave belonging to Mr..
Buck was arrested BY the police OF the Frs, Municipality.
ing hard at work had dispensed with his the
pockets he had $50 in gold and which he believes
THEFT F1RE.-Wm II. Chambers accused of steal
ing Spoons purses and gold ocket from the house Of MIS-
Il % M0sy R5n h nd e fire
before Recorder Geno and committed to take his trial be-
lore the + lTst DlstTlctaC0nf
AssAraI WITH ksgn : man by the name Of He'll
his store loo Basin street at Yesterday and without
tempted to stab him Heman gave bail for his appearance
before Recorder GenOis
SUDDEN DEATH.-John A. Rees. young lad. while
ETyna F M to s and d
The of death decided by the attending physician
to be congestion OF the brain
STEALING A WATcH.-John Wallace examined
before Recorder BALDWIN the charge
watch Of the value of $50 He was sent BET ore the Fist
distinct Court tor trial
arrested charged by Thomas Stacey with stealing
bielas from HIM
MuRDERoys AssAuLr.-JuIes Gusiave Bocbno. made
htoe Reo him GsnG vsd @ ose t aous
Of Cont and Burgundy streets with drawn dagger that
wounded him slightly Tie deponent declared that the
sault unprovoked by him. warrant was issued for
he arrest OF Nioty.
This body met last evening to adjournment After
reading the journal committee OF i've was appointed to
beis duly qualified A Of also appoint
ported that gentleman possessed Of all the qua
sSoI Rd Re1ds w., IN
occupy the chair as President of the Council Elk Mayor
Bouieny before vacatng the seat by permission read the
following protest;
To the Honorable aldermen composing the
GENTLEMFN-lt becomes my duty TO ipiorm you that
VIM j. Boyee who ihave been informed has taken before
the official oath prescribed by be taken by the Mayor
Of the City of Lafayette. and WHO. therefore conclude
election soas moi to that office nasmuch the 18th
of the Of the Legislature entitled An act TO
provides that person who has been collector Of taxes for
the State or City Of LAFAYETTE o. who has had in any
The State said City shall b eligible to the Office of Mayor
be o
Of the State o: SAID City which discharge as r.
y n Fly s s ct vi city be hs. sssn ss
the Immediately preceding said election the treasurer
such has had and has the receiving keeping and discussing
the revenues thereof and that he has never obtained as.
votes oT said Boyce at said election were null and void
a a we ns po ami he s
said election has been daily elected Mayor Of said city and
oiee ana he does hereby claim and demand such
duties and to receive such emolurments c.. AK.
the oath of office prescribed by law the said clerk de-
cnsd doing On the ground that be had already admins
protest ssSe exercising The duties and iSac
Respectfully, your obi serv't, F. BouIIexy.
The reading Of the above protest created quite excite
men both in the Council and among the large number OF
committee of four was appointed to investigate the
the qualifications of the newly appointed officers
ticuarly the Treasurer said committee to report tomor
row evening. After which the Council adjourned. ,
SECOND MUNICIPALITY CouNcIL.-Taesday Eueaing.
Nay s-The Council last night thirteen members being
pesent. The Trsasures report received and read
Balance on hand at last report. $426 % .
h hsGevea - 20 20
100 y
Balance on hand 925s ~
letter from the Treasurer read. stating that he had
deposited the Sinking Fund s4332 being oneourth OF
the Levee dues received. x,
Letters were received from Joseph Kaiser and Michael
Barry proposing make The cutters in Triton Walk.
c. Dotling offered his security Sergeant Of the Watch
when MI Brngnens stated that Mr. DotIing was not o
zen Mr.. Peters wished inquiry into the matter.
A petition of Michael Magee, complaining Of exobltant
assessment was referred.
petition was received fiom the butchers of st. Mays
Market praying the Council extend the hours for keeping
the marke open Sunday which till O'Clock in sum-
and 10 winter Nh Peters was opposed to the change
regulation made in accordance it'll the desire Of
butchers who wish to close their business at early hour
Sunday. Mr.. Golding made and Withdrew motion to
fix the hours at 10 10 summer and II in winter.
The petition of Wells Brooks. praying for alteration
of their assessment roll, referred
The securities of Captain Fono Chic of the Police. were
received and accepted
A petition of Lyal s. Davidson, complaining OF the
Wharfage REFERRED
The petition of Peter Ser and William Ferguson praying
H.