New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-12

jal lslgnedl JOHN l.. LEWIS, Mayor.
Notice is hereby given that on MONDAY. the 14th
January will adjudicae at my office, at - O'Clock
jas St o: DEBUYs, Comptroller.
SPECIFICATIONS
For the contract for running the draining machines of
the First and Fourth Districts of the city of New
Orleans.
YH9HE draining machines are situated, one at the
junction ofClaborne street with the New Canal,
and the other on Claiborne street opposite Second
street. Eli
land bounded by the New Canal ua street, the river,
the upper limit of the Fourth District of The city of New
Orleans and Claiborne Canal.
The engines and buildings shall he delivered to the
good condition. and it shall be the duty of
The contractor TO take of the same; always keep
them in The best repair and condition, make all repairs
and Improvements that should be wanted, at his own
expenses and at the expiration of his contract return
said engines and buildings to the city in perfect
dition.
The contractor shall bind himself to keep at all
times, the section free of all rain domestic and lake
water and of all water coming from the Pipes at the
river or from any works which are, may be
hereafter authorized to be constructed by the city, 10
the depth of three feet below the surface Of the lowest
ground and whenever the city shall order any of the
draining canals TO be cleaned, wdened or dug said
contractor shall daily drain The water in said canals
low down the water wheels shall admit, until said
canals are completed.
The contractor shall bind himself 10 watch the con-
dtion of the protection leVees in his sec,ion and When
any part the whole of said levees shall require
| repairs to have the repairs Immediately done at his
expense Said contractor shall also superintend
the cleaning and digging of canals and bitches be in
| bad condition and of cleaning; he shall immedi
| a,ely report the 10 the Surveyor.
All the engineers, men, labor fuel oil and other ma
terals requisite for the running and maintenance OF
said establishments, shall be furnished by the con-
| tractor.
| The contractor shall also dig to proper depth,
width and length, the tail races of the draining ma
| chimes, and shall constantly keep the clean and
free from all substances, that the foodgates may at
| all times, have free and proper action.
The contractor shall furnish good solvent
rites of $4,000, 10 guarantee the faithful
| performance of the contract.
In case Of any neglect the part of the contractor
to comply strictly with the foregoing specifications the
Council the right declare the contract, pso
faclo null and void, without applying TO court Of JUS
tice and without indemnying The contractor; and TO
have the work performed at the expense of the contrac
| tor and of his securities.
l Payments 10 be made monthly on the certificate OF
| the Surveyor.
The contract to be adudicated for the term of one
year from the date OF the approval of the adjudication
| by the Common Council.
| Bids 10 be per year for the whole complete.
New Orleans, 30th May, 1855.
/ LOUIS H. PILE,
T. City Surveyor.
Approved by the Committee on Streets and Land
ings OF the Board of Aldermen, New Orleans, Both
May, 1885.
rSigned CHAS PRIDE, Chairman
Approved by the Committee on Streets and Landings
ofthe Board OF Assistant Aldermen, New orleans sh
lsignedl ISAAC THAYER,
Il jas St Chairman.
Second District Pound.
WNTAs brought the Second District Pound, corner
wv Of St. Ann and Derbigny streets, as estrays-
One yellow, white and black she Goat.
Two yellow, white and dark brown she Goats.
One white she Goat, black and yellow head, with collar
Gne black abe Goat, with white spot on tha nose
Which, ii not claimed within ten days, and the ex
penses thereon paid, will be sold at public auction,
said pound, TUESDAY, the 22i instant, at 10 O'CLOCK
' A. II.
!. AUG. S. PHELPS, Street Commissioner
. New Orleans, January II, 1855.
I'll etc conduit au Depot des Epayes du Second Dis
r triet Pencoignure des Ste. Anne ct Derbign.
e CONNIE epayes--
Une Cherre jaime, blanche ct noise.
Deux Cherres jaunes blanches ct brun fonce.
Une chevre blanche, ayant Ia tete blanche ct jaime, 9
I'm collier
| Une Chevre nore, ayant I'm tache blanche neE
81 ellie sont pas reclames dams dix ours ct les do
penses payes elles seront vendues lepchere publqu
70 au dit depot. MARDI, lie 80 du courant, 10 heure
AUG. s. PHILIPS, Commissaire des Rues.
Nouvelle Orleans, II Janvier, 1856. jal2 II 81
= City Police Jail.
WAS brought to the City Police jail on the 18th
wv December last, the griG boy JESSE is 5 feet
inches high; two moes under the left eye is about
years old. Says he belongs Mr.. Hugh French, Twin
at Vicksburg, State OF Mississippi.
The owner is requested to call and claim said slave &C
:, cordiug to law. E. BLANCHARD.
l ia l5t Keeper City Police Jail.
NWTAS brought to the City Police Jail on the 24t
wv ult., the gritf boy DUDLEY is feet * inoht
| q
old Says he belongs to Mr. Joe Plummer living at ocea
Springs, Jackson County, State Of Mississippi.
Tho owner requested to call and claim said slave al
cording to law. E. BLANCHARD.
jas 15t Keeper City Police Jail.
= WNTAs brought to the City Police Jail on the 22d
re w December last, the light mulatto boy TONN1
alias ANTOINE. aays he belongs to Mr.. Fasn Maruli
lon living in st John Baptist parish Said Antoine ia
feet inches high is about 20 years old.
The owner is requested to call and claim said slave
cordipg to law. E. PLANGHARD,
jas 15t. Keeper City Police Jail
EWAs surrendered herself, in soky condition, to tt
City Police Jail, the 18th OF December last, Il
negro girl EMILY is feet inches high; is about
wears old Says she belongs to Mr. Charles Riyere Fir
" | on Claiborne street, Second District.
The owner is requested to call and claim said slave
or cording to law 4 PLANCHARp,
ta. las Keeper City Police Jail.
4N WRTAS brought to the City Police Jail the III
i. wv inst the mulstto man JOSEPH, Is ) feet inch
n hIch has cut the left shoulder Is 40 years old Sa
"a he belongs to Mr. Ramsey raftsman on Black Riv
tin, 0uRehta.
The owner requested to call and claim said slave
cordjnr to law Z. BLANCHARD,
decS 15t Keeper City Police Jail.
vETAs brought to the City Police Jail the .
wv inst, the mulatto boy JOHN Is 3 feet 6 inch
high is cross.eyed the left is about 20 years Of
ea Says he belongs DR.. VIM. Harper living in Match
Mississippi The owner is requested to call and claim Ell
J.. dec27 l5t Keeper City Police Jail
tie NESsUP 4 CHILDS,-Paints, Oils, Windt
y ID Glass ETC. American ZlNC PAINTS. Store
H.. PIANO TEACHING.
,o5 A B. CHANDLER informs the public tn
IA ready give Lessons en- the Piano. either at his
,ns 0 e. 4 peculiar meihed cr teaching children.