New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-18

~ We understand from the Nicaraguan agent
in New Orleans that none Of the persons reported as
having been killed and wounded by the explosion of
the J. N. Scott, on the San Juan river as published
yesterday morning in one Of the city papers appears
upon The regular list Of enigrants on file in his Office
This, of itself throws grave doubts upon the au-
thority OF the telegaphic dispatches from New York
purporting to be forwarded on information brought
from san Juan by the steamship Tennessee.
Whether this snrmise be correct or not, one thing
il certain the enemies of the regeneration of Cen
trail America in the United States nnquestionably
the greatest liars in all Christendom.
y >r----------- ~ IKE, 4
CONTESTED We learn that Judge Augustin has
contested the validity of the election of Mr. H. B.
Eggeston to the Judgeship Of the Fifth District
Court Of which tribunal he is the present incumbent
The to be tried before the Fourth District Court
We not advised as to the precise nature of the
grounds urged by Judge A. on behalf of his suit,
but understand the legality Of the whole election is
questioned Although without pretensions to legal
knowledge, it seems to us the case has slender merits
to rest upon. At all events we propose looking into
the matter before next ISSUE and, mayhap, shall
have something to say on the subject.
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OPP FELLOWS ANNIyERsARY BALL.-We take
pleasure in commencing to the attention of our read
ers the advertisement of the Odd Fellows in another
column, announcing their intention to commemorate
the anniversary of the Inauguration of their Order in
the United States, by Grand Regaa Ball. under the
auspices of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana on Monday
the 18th inst as, Judging from the skillful and
spirited manner in which the arrangements for it
are being made something Of which we happen
to know, having been privileged with peep be-
hind the scenes it will be, par excellence, the
grand ball Of the season. Indeed, we are confident
it cannot be otherwise, for Odd Fellows, and such
as are to be found in the Crescent City, taking
high rank ia our community, are capable Of marves
in labors Of love and works Of beneyoence and such
may be deemed their intended celebration-s
thatitis for the benefit Of their noble edifce which
50 proudly fronts Lafayette Square.
We therefore, bespeak for their ball-nay, venture
to predict numerous attendance largely sprinkled
with the beauty, gallantry and intelligence of our
city The banners of the several lodges, and the
bes Of the fraternity will be pctuiesqnely displayed
the walls nterspersed with notices illustrating the
principles Of the Order. The lodge rooms which in
themselves goody and interesting sight, will be
thrown open to inspection and the ladies repair
to them to rest and recruit when weary Of tripping
on the light fantastic toe " and the newest and most
fashionable dances will be introduced under the ac-
complished direction Of Professor Vegas. In fine, we
know enough to promise balgoing friends all the
poetry Of notion" as dancing has been happily
called, they can desire, and would exclam with the
noble poet in anticipation Of the jubant occasion,
On with the dance ! let joy be unconhned
No sleep Til morn, when youth and pleasure
~ To chase the glowing hours with lying feet ~