New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-12
CITY Intelligence.

DEMOCRATIC NoMlNATIoNS.--Th delegates of
the democratic party from the different Districts met in
convention last evening at the St Charles No . on ra-
ver street for the purpose nominating candidates for
offices under the new city charter
The Convention assembled at haf-past seven O'Clock
The meeting was called to order by Col. VIM Wallace
Washington Wood who nominated Col S. W Oakley for
President and Bernard Aveneaugh for Secretary Col
Oakley then arose and requested all who were not dele
gates except the reporters of the press leave the room
which many did. On suggestion from Col Wood the
President again spoke and said If there were any re-
porers in the room who considered themselves privileged
to remain. they would oblge the Convention BY leaving
| also This suggestion wasladoped by the reporters
unanimously and they accordingly took IN their hate
and walked -
The being cleared, the doors were closed and the
Convention went into secret session on the nominations
The largest portion OF the assembly congregated out
side and attempt made to get I'D an Opposition
meeting. Counsellor j. Nj, Wolf took the stand and har.
apgued the outsiders in very spysd manner lie was
opposed secret sessions and closed doors a. an abomn
tion not to be endured Cries of hear hear, and hustle
him out ~ greeted the Counsellor and he was Obliged
finally to desist without having reasoned the crowd into
definite conclusion The excitement outside was Mt
times inteuse and on one occasion effort was made to
break IN upon The tonalaFe by main strength but it
was no 30, and the few inside had 1t all to themselves
Finally at half past II o'clock after four mortal ho,r.
OF anxiety baoting and debate the doors were thrown
open and the meeting enlightened as to the result
we could not get at the exact vote for one seemed
to know
The result is as follows
For Mayor. John L. Lewis unanimously For Comm
troer John Calhoun, chosen the second ballot bya
majority of two-thrds For Treasurer John Duncan
second ballot by two-thrds For Surveyor Hugh Grant
by accamation For Street Commissioner Bernard
Sthee, on second ballot, by o-tlrts And for Re-
corder. j h. Winter, by actlanlation
GENERAL CoUNCu..-=This body met last eve
ming when Mr.. Lugenbuh was elected President Eight
members were present. and took their seats
message from the Mayor was read stating that he Ind
given public notice of election to be held on the 2Jj
inst for city officers and recommending the appointment
OF one commissioner for each Ward. Also enclosing
communication from the Sheriff announcing nm elec finn
to take place on the 18th Of April and recommending the
appointment of Commissioners. Clerks etc as well as f
places for the polls.
The Mayor in his message states that when he assumed
the office that he now holds in 1916 his pree handed
over to him note for $4,000 beng the first stalment
account of donation of S1OOOC9 to the city for the
benefit of French orphans granted by the will of Stephen
Grard. In the year 1915, further sum of slOC No was
received from the estate making aggregate of SOS 900
which he thinks is the whole that may be expected
from that source BY malicious Investment th;s r,,n, ~
$4,000 has been swollen to that of S40Ol9 o. which
amount is safely and proftaby invested. as shown by
detailed statement annexed to the message.
The Mayor suggests that measures be adoped to carry
out the objects Of the bequest by establishing Orphan
Asylum for the benefit of the classes designated by the
testator,
Mr. Harris presented list of nominations of Commits
soners for the various precincts for the election Of the
The Chairman stated that the approaching election
would be held by Wards poll in each and not in pre-
cncts forming parts of each Ward
Inc laws and recedenS referred to- and the Chair
was found to be correct The list corrected accord
ingly and adopted in gross.
- Mr. Harris then offered a list of Commissioners and
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be held on the 18th of April This list also ado,cd
without opposition.
Mr. Harris offered resolution expressing apnrohotio
of the administration of the Grarl fund by the Movor etc
Mr. Gollcns presented resolution relative to certain
bills for printing which have given some trouble in the
different municipalities the Council of the Third havin.
refused to pay more than the usual rrO d The object
of the resolution to confirm the former division re-
amount of the bills.
This led to considerable discussion at the conclusion
of which the vote taken. and the resolution rrpctui
The Council then adj Ourned.
lNQCEsTS.-A COroner's inquest was held ycs-
terday in Algers the First SIurcpa,tv ferry an
the body OF an unknown apparently aged about IL
years: The deceased had gray cloth pantaloons
stocknet nndesirta blue jacket and patent leather r
gans. Verdict, Died by drowning
second inquest was held at the work house of the
First Municipality on the body of Patrick alriran mn,
tive OF Ireland aged 50 years. Verdict Died of intern
perance.i;
ATTEMPT TO KELI..--A man named Pedro Ser
IA on Wednesday went into the barroom of Salvador prats
corner of Levec street and after drinking refused to nav
Tor ms hquor saying that he never paid for drinks The
barkeeper Augustine Ferret opposed this proceeding and
after some words SIERRA left declaring that he should
tirh anu SHOW the btrkecper what he could do IT.
shortly after did return. bringing with him Bowie knife
which he brandiShed in the until arrested
Sierra yesterday appeared before Recorder enois who
sent INN before Judge larue for trial on It charge of as
sault with intent to kill
RoEBERY A boy about thirteen years of age, |
engaged in pellling handkerchief stockings thread
buttons etc. which he ried in II has kr on "Wednesday
met II man in MaraS street. who invited him in n hon
protesting to be DESTROYS of purchasing handkerchief
When the hoy entered the house the flow utacLc mi
robbed him and prevented his crying out by placing l
hand over his mouth warrant Issued for the rob
ber's arrest,
CoNVEcrED.-A bright looking boy named |
William Griffin. aged about fourteen ycnr. wo ynctnr,,
tried before Judge Laruc the charge of having in De
rebef last Storni watch from the dwelling Mrs Mary
bsSs lhc evidence OF Mrs BaggS positive showing
mat young Griffin and boy named Michael Walsh had
entered her room during her temporary absence and were
met by her as they were leaving the house Upon enter
ing her room she missed the watch and once gave p,lr
suit Both boys were arrested the evening and the
"tch was found in WalsliS possession The latter sub
'eluenty effected his escape from prison leaving Griffin
10 take the punishment due to both The Judge stated
mat III case OF convictions the boy would sent to the
House OF Refuge and not to the Penitenary The jury
brought IN verdict Of guilty and he rcmanlei tor
sentence.