New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-09-10
CITY ITEM 8.

MoRE RELIEF FOR THE VIRGIEIANs Another
meetng held Saturday evening, at Mr. Ricardos
Office for the purpose Of extending further aid TO the
sufferers by yellow fever in Norfolk and Portsmouh con
corning whom we have such sad accounts By
and mail. On this occasion the Howard Assocleton
stepped forward and offered to send company o. twenty
to the afflicted cities The purses were advertised
for in but we dd nos ~ NJ Mn
boat as was desired d. II. Barton, Esq the President
Of the meeting Of yirenans 4 eI. N cara 10 wha a
the yirgnians in city wished to monopozs the bust
Of relieving the sufferers IN their native State and
acknowledging gratefully the aa thas mas Desn 30 freely
bestowed by all classes Of our oisiNehs.
JACKSON MONUMENT. We perceive the work
In Jackson Square is going ahead in preparation for the
erection of Jackson n che center Of that
making handsome knoll three feet high granite
the pedestal have arrived and being dumped
into their proper place. Our readers perhaps already
know that 1t isexpected that the Monument will be- COM
peed and the statue Of Old Hickory erected on the next
Eighth Of January
ARTEsEAN WELL.-There is probability that
this work will soon be resumed Mr. Crow The ysrtner
and assistant Of the late Mr. Reed is il tie cty and
ready TO go ahead with the work Mr. G. would not have
come to the city SO soon perhaps but for the fact that he
lad tusse with yellow Jack at Donaldsonve and ao
becomng acciimated had hesitation coming to the
city. - : : 4
CUSTOM HOUSE. readers must excuse
our not keeping them posted up Tor weeks back
as to the progress Of this stupendous institution Last
week. we observed, the aow-go motive cars were going
through Greek manenyers the high.fautn railway,
WHICH latter gives evidence II Its ability to hold out for
period of time approxmating nearly unto ii not
leading somewhat beyond, kingdom come. The arm Of
he big derrick on Saturday evening pointed uniaeripgy
to the West. Weather cool, windy and rainy.
HEALTH OF THE Prisons. - There has been
no yellow fever in the Work house this yrar and have
to record the first death by the disease in the Parish
fPrison-that Of Thomas Moore, who few
days ago for drunken brawIipg carrying concealed
wespons Considering the number of uuaccimated per-
sons who occupy both in5titutions this hsathfubess
speaks volumes In favor of regular
AS fpTH
Fatal. ACCIDENT. Maher, an Irishman
forty eght OF age. who had been In the employ
ment Of Mr. Poinoy, the baker Main the
last eighteen years fell from the back gallery of the
bakery Friday night, while in state of ntoxicaton
aud was instantly killed His skull split by striking
sharp projecting pebble on the ground. He
the yard below, he fell Deputy Coroner Mitchell
held inquest the body Saturday, and returned
verdict in accordance with the facts.
To BE PUBLICLY EXECUTED Doe, the prin-
cpai slave convicted of the murder of Capt Jacob Wal
man In Jefferson City to be hung on Friday the 2lst
inst we learn that he Is To be hung public oppo
site the stock Landing where the dreadful deed
mitted Archy the other convict has been sent to the
penitentiary, where he will remain for life. s5 II
ACCIDENTAL German named Nicholas SPAIN
had his hand badly smashed while cutting wood 10 the
Fear of the Fourth District, Saturday morning He
taken to the hospital it is feared the hand viii
have to be amputated.
DROWNED Coroner held nm inouest on
Saturday evening, the body of unknown rishwo.
man, about tory-fve years old found in the river
the other side, giers was recognized 10 be-
that of who accidentally fell from one of the
ferry boats day or two since verdict accidental
drowning was rendered.
FIRE.-A house at the corner of Dryades and
Heya streets was slightly damaged by fire Saturday
the flames being extngushed before the engines arrived
THE YOUNG AMERICA. The steam fire engine
is duly oeered horsed stabbed its crib on the
levee in readiness for action We would say that it is
hosed also only that learn there not more than 500
faaf FOIL CEL ham T1.r.
some time; and when does occur shall expect to
see the Young America fulfil public expectation
DIsMIssALs. - B. Pizer was examined before
Recorder Ramos Saturday, ON charge Of burglary
of Cont and Burgundy streets. The Testimony
falling to support the charge Pizer was discharged He
a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Stephen Cannon, accused by Martin HalIoran Of en-
bezzement was discharged by Recorder Bright case
being one for civil jurisdiction alone.
Ann Connolly accused Of stealing variety Of ARTICLES
from Bridget Courtenay, was examined and discharged
for want OF evidence W..
Alfred Smith accused of obtaining money under false
pretences from William Davis, was examined and dis.
charged for want Of evidence.
COMMITTED FOB TRIAL.-Recordsr BRIGHT. on
Saturday rent Jacob Reinhart before the Frst niti
Court on Saturday, for selling liquor slave in his
grocery at the Of Race and Tchouptouas streets
He gave bail to appear
Charles Koebuck sent down for snatnhipp hand
full OF change from the money drawer in joseph Bruins
coffee house. at No. 10 south Market street on the Sd
inst He couldn't give bail and was sent to prison
BUHGLARY.-A boarding house on Baronne
street was entered by burglars at an early hour on
Saturday morning and nearly every in was ran
sacked The clothing Of the boarders taken the
entry and searched and although they might have laid
their hands $500 in money in tho various they
carried of only two silver spoons bunch Of keys and
printers composing rule The landlady heard the noise
Of some one in ber ROOM and asking there was
answered. in suppressed voice, Hush" She spranq
out of bed and gave the alarm, before she could
strike light she beard the back door slammed to by the
rereating villain or villains The police have no clue to
them
FIRST DISTRICT CoURF.-The application of
Col Field for wait of habsas corpus admit Mrs The
resa Smeser to bail, was fully argued Saturday the
Colonel being opposed by Christian Roseus ESQ and
Col G. NJ. Emeraon Judge Robertson dismissed the ap-
plication Upon he application for similar writ for Mr.
Crosse awaiting trial for forgery be did render
his decision