New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-12-12


dict Of death by epilepsy.
SAD ACCIDENT - Mr.. Charles Seuzeneau,
(brother Of Recorder Seuzeneau yesterday got fall 10
the new Custom house, where he acting
both his legs He conveyed to his residence in the
Third District.
SELLING TO A SLAvE.-Ohicer Marseilleg yes
terday had Luke Dillon up before Recorder Bright, on
of Franklin and Clio streets The thing will be
looked into on the 2lst.
INSANE Julia Mahoney, INDECENT and insane.
yesterday to the Asylum instance of her
sister Bridget, residing on st. Paul street.
ANOTHER Rum MuRDER.-The Coroner yester-
day held an inquest on the body of German woman
namedI Christians, thrtysix years of age, in house
the Of Marigny and Claiborne streets in the
Third District Verdict congestion Of the brain, caused
by ntemperance.
DIsoHARGED.-Rose Moreau, accused of rob-
berry aud Juan Antonio Martinez, accused Of passing
counterfeit money yesterday discharged by Re-
corder Ramos owing to the nonappearance of their
ecutors.
STEALING CLocK.-Wm. Jones is in prison
awaiting hearing before Recorder Ramos charge of
stealing clock worth $50 from the residence of VIM
Hartman Royal street between st. Ann and Main du-
ring the forenoon Of yesterday.
BREACH OF TRUST. Madame Jambois, pro-
petress Of the dry goods store No. Ill Royal street.
tsrdsy complained to Recorder Ramos that Madame
Lauter had failed to account to her for S14 worth
goods that she entrusted to her for resale during last
month. warrant was Issued.
RoBBING DRUNKEN MEN.-This seems to be a
common offence at present Michael Cannon was up
before Recorder Bright yesterday on charge of stealing
eleven dollars and half from the pocket of man who
was drunk and asleep in house the corner Of Julia
and Liberty streets He sent to prison and will be
overhauled on the 2lst inst.
STEALING TRUNK. Glenn was arraicn-
ed before Recorder Bright yesterday charge of
ing aided two unknown men, who were not arrested in
ppriting Patrick Cunnngham's trunk from Montgomery
Hall on Monday afternoon the said trunk containing
Patricks wardrobe which he valued at ten dollars He
was sent to prison to be examined on the 21st
BOARD OF -ALDERMEN.--This branch of the
City Council met last evening the President Mr. Lugen
buhl in the Chair, and nine members present.
message from the Mayor in regard to the proposed
increase of the police force of the city referred
the Police Committee after having been partly read
message from the Lower Board, asking concurrence
lutsons granting the of Place d'Arms to
GODDARD for month for skylarking purposes which
was concurred In resolution requiring the closing up
of St. Anthony's Canal and the draining of the waters
Of Claiborne Canal into Margny Canal was referred ia
the Committee on Streets and Landings.
resolution authorizing the Comptroller to lease the
privilege of running ferry the river at the
Of Jackson street. Fourth District referred the
same committee.
resolution in regard to the goats in sundry
parts of the CITY, referred to the Police Committee
second message from the Assistant Board was read
informing this Board of its in sundry
tons, and of its rejection OF resolution construct
flag crossing somewhere in Magazine street motion
made in regard to the matter but not seconded
Alderman Gilmore arose ana about to submit some
remark upon the subject when he interrupted by
Presidents gave and declared out of order He did
apparently relish this summary treatment, and turning
angrly upon the President, exclaimed
"Speak to me in more respectful manner, or don't
speak at all y
pause ensued and the President then remarked that
he should not permit members speak when there was
nothing before the Beard
Mr. Gilmore replied that if the President ever ad.
dressed him again IN such style he would be called tt
account for it, And ended the first act By this little
the matter of the crossing appeared
acquire fresh Importance for it was not disposed of with
out sharp debate.
petition from policeman John Gallagher asking pay.
ment of fifty dollars for loss of time occasoned by
received while defending the balotbox Of the 9th
cinct on the night of the 9th of November referred
ia the Police Committee
petition from sundry retail grocers in regard to the
amount Of license assessed upon them was laid the
table, subject to call
letter from the Canal and Navigation Company, ask
ing that the Board appoint committee to investigate
the condition Of the bridges over Canal carondelet
referred to special committee Of both Boards.
Mr. Tompkins introduced resolution forbidding the
opening Of coffee houses places Of amusement, exhib
TONS ETC., on Sundays under penalty of fifty dollars
for the FIRST offence and forfeiture of license for the
cond The Board voted against the dspensaton of the
rules and the mstter was laid to the meeting
Messrs Dure and Tompkins wished to explain their
sons for their respective notes.-the former didn't thinE
did.
resolution to pay bill Of $780, presented by Hope
Hook and Ladder Company was referred to the Finance
Committee.
The Board, after the transaction of some further I'm
important business, adjourned.
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN--This body
met last evening Mr. Stith in the chair and fifteen
bers present Subsequently two members entered
Unfinished business being in order the Mayors veto
the ordinance compromising the difficulties between thu
city nndthe railroad company was called up
Mr.. affen oheeled to considering important mater
before Board of only fifteen members. Mr.. Fsbre oh
jeced to Mr. Gs objection, and expressed himself
ceedngly anxious TO record his vote in approval of thu
Mayors veto vote was then had, and the matter no
taken up by yeas to 10 nays
The report Of TIE Street and Landing Committee We
read, The committee submitted ordinance empower
ing the Wharfnger to order vehicles off the woodwork
resolution authorizing the Surveyor to take up plank
wherever they rotten in the different plank roads,
put shells in their place; which, after dsbate lost b,
7to9
Mr. Fabre then offered resolution calling upon th,
Surveyor to report what portions of the plank roads
repair with estimates of the cost of repairing with shells
and the cost OF keeping the roads in repair for tweY
months which was adopted and sent to the Board Of Al
dermen for concurrence
The committee reported also an ordinance forbidden.
the emptyng Of city oa elsewhere than the nuisance
wharves; which was adopted. Also resolution fo
shsling Esplauade street from the Bayou Road to thu
Bayou St. John; which, after debate, was laid over
Also resolution requiring the Carroton Railroad Com
pany to widen the sluices under their railroad on St
Charles Qate Nayadas) street. which adopted. Ais
Tyo Circle condition upon which the Carrolton Rail
road Company shall horse Jackson street
Wncn was lAQ ASIDE on SUBSTITUTE appointing speca
committee to confer with the Carrollton Railroad Com
pany on the matter. The substitute was adopted AM
Mesprs chapslla aiffsn and Fabrs appointed Jon sail
committee.
Tbs Board of Aldermen sent in message in reference
to an unimportant resolution. =
sundry deferred resolutions, of no great importance
were taken some adopted and others laid over
The Street and Landing Committee reported the resou
ton, permitting Mr.. Caldwes barge United States Il
land freight in the Second District being repealed b.
the ordinance farming out the wharves. Mr. Bartlett
thought otherwise and expressed his thoughts at length
Mr.. Fabre spoke the opposite side and Mr. Bartlett
reoinsd: and after some remarks by Mr. Eager the
port was adopted A resolution was then offered de
clsring the foregoing resolution repealed and after
other debats, was adopted.
Mr. Tracy then took the chair, and Mr. Stth called u,
his ordinance for farming out the collection of the COT
eehouss revenues which the special order Of the SEES
sion Itxa read, and Mr.. Violet opposed it, tb
ground that II would increase ntempsranee by making
the interest of the proposed contractor to
morecoss houses than exist further that it would
runnng the contract system into the ground Mr. Still
reioinsd, and Mr.. Chambers opposed the ordinance
After further debate II adopted by to T. Mr. Ia
ger then notified the Board that the ordinance was no
adopted, but was Lest for want Of legal majority,
The Board Of Aldermen reported regulation for payn
for the horses Of the Young Americs-eoncurred In.