The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-09-11
NEW ORLEAN s:
WEDNESDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER II.


Second MuntcipdhtY Council In the absence of
the Recorder, Mr. Marks was called to the chair
Among the numerous petitions of purely per
s0nal nature, we select the following. 1t is the
most precociOus exercise Of the right Of petition "
on record
GcRRemCUi have been depued by many of the children
you some OF the grievances of which they justly complain
These little girls woul have unanimously signed this petition
are yet in pot hooks and hangers will endaavor to give
to your honorable body their Of complaint,
Greya9ge LII we (the girs) plays there, the
ing about and making obscene remarks Or if we play
" Oats peas, beans ETC. these bad boys through our
times hurt By 1 The sticks and crave thrown al NJ.
Ia our plays we naturally become thirsty, and have TO
Po a. there IS no hydran to furnish either US or the little
l1The freedom of the Square being given to the negro
boys and as honorable body does not allow them 10
purposes when these negro boys and jump about he
smell rank 10 Heaven, and conramnale the othrw
hatyeu viii bseased have planted in the ave.
to use i % is, the children in arms would wish TO have
also bear witness the bad conduct of many persons
in the Square and have branches broken of
uu magnolia trees, which could not be reproduced year,
back brought to Ihe notice Of those in authority.
In other crowded cite, persons have charge OF the Public
Squares, and rightly to Keep order and that the chill
drcg enjoy their innocent pleasures unmole,ted.
ces, these little girls authorize 10 say that they will
Respectfully, A c. JONES
The Police Committee reported to dismiss Ser.
geant Hazard.
Mr.. Marks left the Chair and addressed the
Council against the report. The man had not
been heard. Mr. M. examined each of the charges
and showed they were false and frivolous. Though
he had opposed the election of Hazard he knew
no politics in the officers of the Council This man
a violent democrat; but that had no influence
with him The man had been suspended since
July; he d pended on his wages for the support Of
his family
Mr., Pride thought he ought to have trial
Mr.. Hale said Mr. Hazard had appealed from
the Committee to the Council and for this insult
to the Police Committee, he should vote against
him.
MIR. Marks said this was tangible this was a
most grieyous offence, and the watchman ought TO
be punished for daring to ask members Of the
Council to take an interest in his cause. He read
le Ter from Hazard.
Mr.. Hale said the statements in the letter were
false.
Mr., Pride moved to refer the matter to select
committee, Rejected.
The resolution to dismiss Hazard as Sergeant
oil the Night watch was carried
Mr.. SeweH reported in favor Of disseminating the
suits against draymen for mmoderate driving
Mr.. Frlde spoke against the report He wanted
to make an example
Alr' Hooper thought there was too much fast
JHWhg i" owned several drays and was willing
10 have his drivers fined il they infringed the ord
nance.
Mr.. Sewell was in favor Of the ordinance but il
had become obsolete and it operated uniustly at
this time. ~
The resolution was adopted
me Case Of Cap. Foyn0- The Committee
report that though his conduct was indiscreet, it
did not cell for action from the Council, and thew
asked to be discharged Accepted.
NewOHsa5ss ahsd Carrolh9n Rail0ad.- The
Committee reported series of resolutions. that the
Company be notified to stop their steam engines
running in the city
Ftsances GE tie Mlsaicipakity. - The resolu-
tons OF Mr.. Yancey calling for more detailed
statement from the Treasurer were adopted.
4 Nelr Omes.-Mr. Hooper offered a resolution
that the Special Constable OF the Recorder receive
fifty dollars month. Adopted.
To morrow we shall give the official report