New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-12-29
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ABSURD RuBr0as.

IdtsU III puFbudHCE VI ltS TeGONfUe14ATt01S to the
State Convention, which is to meet on the 23d Of
January, favor the abrogation Of the present city
government, the adoption of new charter which
would be so constructed as to deprive the incurn-
bents Of the positions they nov hold the same
process to be carried ont in regard TO magis-
teraf, constabuIary and other officers; thai the
Judges and Clerks and Sheriff Of the Coarts are
not to be spared that there is to be general and
indiscrmnate cleaning est of officials, without
regard to Justice, decency OF Law and, worse
than all, that the Southern Rights men, If they
coed, will, IN Convention, go sor restriction Of
the right Of suffrage.
We have characterized these ruroT5 as absurd
and ridiculous In themselves, hey are SO, to all
insents and purposes; and they would never have
been noticed in these columns bat from the fact
that we have been informed many honest, true and
loyal Southern citizens have beer deceived by
them, and that they are assiduousy kept in circu-
ladon, gathering falsity the farther they travel.
Ia whole and in part, in aggregate and in detail,
and in every conceivable particular, ne feel au-
thorzed to pronounce these reports absolutely I'M
founded and untrue.
The subject has never been brought before the
Executive Committee OF the Southern Rights Asso-
citation, much less spoken Of or discussed, and il
it had, you'd have been rejected without d.
vision. So much for that rnmor, and the same
may be sad Of every other rumor referred to. All
are alike destitute Of she smallest foundation in
fact.
So far as the Southern Rights candidates are
concerned, and we believe we are posted al to the
opinions entertained By all Of them, they hold that
the duty Of the Convention is simple clear and I'M
nistakable. They think that the first duty Of the
Convention will be to take Louisiana out of the
hx,r h<,o
| view to speedy and cordial cooperation with the
five six Southern States that will have seeded
| from the Gonfederacy before our Convention can
| finally act. They deem that withdrawal should be
the first act, and cooperation the second, in order
that the State Of Louisiana may occupy dignifed
| and honorable position before the world. 1t would
/ be alike reasonable and unbeconng for the State
to cooperate with other States while she remains a
4 member of the Union. This ia the view we take,
/ and we are confident ne will be sustained by The
Executive Committee and every candidate on the
| Southern Rights ticket.
1 ADJUSTMENTS To-NrGHT.- Varieties THAT beau
tiful and exciting drama, g The Romance of Poor
Young Man, will be repeated tonight. It will be
soon removed from the boards for other novelties;
none who love fine scenic effects, and delicious
acting in all the characters should fail to see this
4 piece.
81. Charles-To.night Mrs. Barney williams
appears for the first time, in her great protean ex
travaganza entitled An Hour in Seville, !, (which
she personates some eight or ten characters,
assisted by Ben DeBar Tops Besides this attrac-
ton, the masculine Barney Williams will appear as
the Paddles, in " Born to Good Lnck,' and g The
Happy MAN.
Opera Roase-Adelina Patti and strong cast,
in The Barber of Seville.'
| Academy of Music.-Dan Riee's Great Chow in
a grand New YEARS. eve performance, including
!" Ward's Mission to China and. the other equest-
rian, acrobatic and trained animal displays. There
will be some new things, too . first time of The
Courier Of st. Petersburgh's tnota newspaper, but
rider) Dan Rice in his Shakspearian burleaques
first appearance of the wonderful infant, Alexan-
drie Zanfretta; and first appearance Of the great
equestrian, VIM. Odell. Tomorrow being. New
Years, there will bea grand noon performance for
ladies and children.
M,tsetala.-Last week Of the Hippopotamns, the
Swiss Bearded Lady, the LilIputan Queen and the
Swiss Warbler--a being engaged TO leave at the
end of the week for Havana. Visit them whilst
the opportunity remains.
Masonic Hdu.---The grand military and fancy
dress ball of the SarsieId Rifle Guards takes place
at Masonic Hall tonight. It will be an elegant ani
delightful affair." which lover Of the dance should
\ miss. Tickets may be had at the door tonight
- See the advertisement elsewhere.
8 Union Haa.--At Union Hail. in the Fourth Dis
tret tonight, the grand fancy dress and fremen'
+ ball of Lafayette Hook and Ladder Company No
, i will take place. This also will be d deliciou
It affair, at which the beauty and gaahtry of tn
: Garden District viii be present in full force w
direct the attention of ali Terpsiehoreans to til