New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-06-18
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I dfttTHuuu3 dHu tH6 pVppinS VI lew tnuu0eTDOlE5
made town and country clap their hands for joy, to
think that rain was coming. The suburban residents
| whose cisterns have been dry for week or more,
capped hands for joy; for, considering rent, mark
citing and other things it is tough to have to buy
1 muddy water from the carts at picayune for two
| buckets-full
There was raiR-but such rain! 1t barely laid
| the dust failed to set the water-spouts going
cooled the atmosphere little; and failed to even
apologize to the universal thirst of cstern, street,
gutter, garden and field, in town, ont Of town, and
all around town. Maybe the rain will come along
soon; but if it does not the price Of muddy river
water, from the carts, will be up to picayune a
bucket for the unfortunate inhabitants who live in
one.story houses around the city. We cannot re-
member when rain was more desperately needed
| than at present. o
| MYSTERIOUS DIsAPrEARAscE OF CHARLES NJ
WATERMAs.-O On Thursday evening last, at I
| o'clock. Charles NJ. Waterman, formerly Mayor of
this city, disappeared from his home on st. Peter
street, near Rampant. On Thursday he was quite
sick, and was believed by his nurse to be incapable
of leaving his bed.
But on that evening he dressed in full street cos
tune, and going down stairs, was met by his nurse,
who asked him where he was'going. He said he had
tended to- He was 50 weak that he had to cling to
the banister in walking down stairs. The door
closed upon him, and from that moment nothing has
been heard of him.
| On Saturday night the police were telegraphed
to, and instructions given to them to look for
Mr.. Waterman everywhere, and to give notice of
his disappearance everywhere. This was done.
The Coroner was also notified SO also were the
authorities of St. Bernard and Paquemines, to in
spect closely any drowned body which might turn
up in the river. ----a
Tt will pain the community to know that since
Mr.. Watermans disappearance, facts previously
unknown to his brothers, facts sustaining the pre-
sumption that under the depressing influence Of il
health and of dependency from other causes
! have come to light showing, partially at least
that he meaitated self-destruction.
1t is feared that he has committed suicide, but il
is most feryently hoped that he has not We'll
known as he was in this city, as gentleman in
social circles, merchant of the highest standing
and integrity, and as late Mayor of this city, his
unaccountabe disappearance has stricken grie
and CONSERVATION to the hearts, not only Of his
relatives, but of the hosts of people who rejocei
in his acquaintance.
If dead, the dress of Mr., Waterman viii at once
identify him. Most of people will know the body
,, by sight. Should the body be found by any no
acquainted with his we'll known person, his initials
on his under clothing, diamond shirt studs sleeve
buttons and watch seal, will enable any homes
finder to know who he is.
III We earnestly call attention to the advertisement
of his brothers, to be found in another column.
THE HoUsroE MEETING.-A goodly crowd of th
sovereigns assembled at Odd Fellows Hall Of
Saturday evening. to hear Col. John A. Wilcox, o
Texas, set forth the claims of Gen. Sam Houston t.
: the next Presidency. The gentemans fine oratory
/ and the force and enthusiasm with which he advo
!, Gated the claims Of his friend, the hero Of Sa
/. Jacinto, were alike pleasing to the audi ence an
/ drew forth proper demonstrations of satisfaction
Altogether, though the crowd were pleased W it
the speaker, It was not apnsrent that any Eer
great sympathy for Houston existed in New o.
e leans.
MAGNOLIA BASE BALL CLUB.-A lively and pleas
Il ant time may be expected on the Bingaman Con
!. mon, Algiers on Sunday next the oath, when an
where the Magnolia Base Ball Club will play mate
= game between chosen members of their own fin
y club. The sport commences at o'clock, and 9th e
:, clubs and the public are invited to be present
y Ample arrangements for accommodation in ever
), respect of comfort will be provided.
: ARRESTS DURING THE LAST Two FEARs.-0w
to town talk regarding the different candidates fo
: the office of Chief of Police, "a matter of som
interest up to this time, owing to the uncertaint
IS as to whom will be appointed by the Mayor elec
i. though it will doubtless be made known today
a contemporary has taken the trouble to compile
Y ! list of the arrests made by the police during th
a. % months of service of the present gentlemanl
9. and efficient Chief of Police, Thomas g. Adam
e, ESQ., So far as the public voice is concerned, W
y believe Mr.. Adams has decidedly the call over an
10 of the other gentlemen whose names have bee
ee used in connection with the candidacy for the oC
st which he has SO honorably filled. Mr.. Monroe h;
aa very properly and wisely, as we think, refraine
from telling any one what his appointments will b.
es but we have to believe that he will put
p end to the public suspense to-day. Whether III
o. Adams be reappointed not, it is but just at Il
H. close of his official action under Mayor Stith,
Is, avail ourselves of our cotemporary's compilation
at list which we can safely say is not the resu
of an increase in crime, but an increase in Il
10 industry and efficiency of the police, as co
ng trolled and directed by Mr.. Adams. The arres
Of for the % months numbered as follows: Murde
ICY g. stabbing with intent to murder, l4G; assal
ia with deadly weapon, 734; arson and attempt
ad arson, A.; burglary, A.; highway robbery 8
.ep breach of trust and swindng, 232; larceny al
ai robbery, 214S dangerous and suspicious chara
ters, or thieves 211O; and for assault and batter
" breach of the peace, threats, drunkenness, Y
grancy and violation Of ordinance, AZ 4o3. Tot
We. 52,974. The number Of arrests, within smil
N period, has never been equaled in the annals
, our city. We hope that Mr.. Adams will be rea
su. pointed but hold ourselves prepared for disa
lsn s,, pointment
TESTIMONIAL TO Ex-MAYoR STITH.--A splent