New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-06-12
4ptaI anteIliaeats.

ArTMPTKD SUIcIDE-A man named Peter McCue
attempted bis in the parish prison yesterday He
did partially large and Kidding himself Of
great deal OF blood He taken home to his wife and it
considered doubtful whether he would 1t was for
drawing knife his WIFE cutting her in the hand and trying
kill her few days ago. that he prison by Reeor
der Stith Whisky the of his bloody mndedness
CoRoNERs INQUESTs.-Another Death tchiie Edt-
yesterday reported the death of butcher Wednes
day evening" restaurant ST. Ann street. Almost at the
time another met his death under similar scum-
stances VIM Lanblng German longshoreman whilst eat
ing supper residence Annuucaon and First
streets Fourth District ruptued and expired
instantly The Coroner after due Investigation of the case
rendered verdict OF death by rupture of the aorta The de-
ceased was IS years of age
Death from InteHperance-An inquest held yesterday
body of Bapste Frenchman IS Of age found
dead No. Al Craps street. Third District Verdict apopexy
incompetence During the investigation the fact
Wednesday the deceased drank five bottles of
whisky yesterday prior his DEATH three bottles
He was well about the lower part Of town peder
of popcorn candy '-~
q. S. DISTRICT CouRT-The suits Of Mrs. Myra
against the city of New Orleans ct ais the cities
Of New Orleans and Baltimore F. D. De la Croix and NJ j.
Lard ais yesterday continued the fall term of
the Of the not being ready for
trial. g -|.r....
FIRST DISTRICT CoURT-The jury in the case Of
Michse O'Donne Scotty Thomas Husey tried
Wednesday the murder of Joseph Steiner
night. Yesterday morning they agreed upon verdict
Of mansaughter against both the prisoners.
Yesterday Theodore Perez and Eugene Ritter tried for
larcenies and both acquitted. H.
Michael McGory charged with carrying concealed weapons
Paul Rufe assault with dangerous weapon Hamilton Row
William Sullivan. assault with intent to kill Patrick
Terney Auguste Flckand and Jules Dearne, assaults and
batteries, dismissed by nolle proBequi. ..y
Tortocho of the Sicisn gang, put his
for shooting R. Hubbard with intent kill at the
polls Orleans street. in june 1856 This was the
beginning of the memorable scian riot the day named
The trial occupied all the remainder of the day Mr. b. F.
Tappan appeared prisoner burden of the
cution fell upon Mr. District Attorney FoueMr Attorney
| General Noise not taking part in the case
Numerous witnesses examined both Sides Those for
the testified clearly and positively to the origin of
disturbance Tortorcho the polls with another ST.
can he wished and became noisy and bolster
his vouchsg for his friends right to vote would
received the Commissioners Hubbard who standing
outside challenger requested him to leave he refused to
do So grew boserous Hubbard pushed him off
steps he then jumped back drew pistol and fired at Hub
bard and in another crowd Of Scans in front
ofthe poll firing proiscuously every body inside The
mony Of the witnesses for the defence foggy Too
rcho firing Hubbard it amounted in substance this that
il general melee and there firing all Sides
was late in the evening when the commenced
and there Of the being decided before
late hour night When we left Mr. Foute progressing
his opening argument, with great energy and ability.
RECORDER STITH's CoURr.-Thomas Rotchford was
trust in feoniousy retaining 80 ont $40 which Mchal
loney entrusted to him for safe keeping the 1s inst
John Broan before the court for nocurnaly
trespassn in the garden of Col j. NJ c. Brady the Gas
| Works. Bail of $3.50 given.
Henry Crawford fined $40 scandang Magazine street
| in general and Mary Riley in particular
Margaret Griffin fined $40 for calling Hannah Ryan all
of horrible in the public street. the ls OF May.
John $40 passing himself off for police
Wednesday night and other offenders mulced in
| lesser amounts. d
Robert Augustine, by VIM Coleman of being fugi
tive from the Texas penentiary araigned and to
| prison to be examined the 18th inst
Chas O. Hays arraisned charge of swndling
chasing 20 barrels Nnck giving him pay
worthless check for s IS the Citizens Bank and
ceiving the change in good money. B, required $500.
Norah Higgins Ann Corners and Mrs. Mackey, fined
$40 keeping disorderly house Erato street.
Barry before the First District Court for selling
glass grog slave her grocery Dryades street. be-
tween Girod and Julia
John Jacob charged with knocking down and breaking tho
j. D. Brown, steamboat landing, Wednesday
evening held for examination the lsh under bail
$500.
Harry Krkendal arraigned charge of beating with
wounding sibey's slaves Cyrus Matids
employed by Mr.. Turner.at the Western Verandah.
Moses Shean charged with backing Mary o'Garas eye
discharg ed, Mary declining to prosecute.
RECORDER FABREs Court James Severa was
yesterday fined $50 for selling glass of slave in his
cabaret at the of Bienyille and burgundy
John Burgess fined $50 for renting bad
at the of Bienylle and Franklin streets. ..
Luke slave belonging Tyler ordered
twenty striking james Morrison white man. at the
corner of Levee and Crossman streets.
Alma Laman propetress of boarding house at
No q st. Philip street. charge Of
having Understanding SS5 in notes. silver watch
pair of boots of cohing-whch j. W. Donovan left
her keeping whilst absent from the city She gave bail.