New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-12
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THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER T.. 1851.
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THE FEDERAL PRIsoNRgs.-By the train of the
Opelousas Railroad of Tuesday night, the eight
Federal prisoners, captured on Last Island g
few days since, after they had been deprived
OF their arms by ruse of an oysterman named
John Segui, alias Oyster john arrived in this city
Their names are as follows: A. o. Child, Masters
Mate, of New York; H. j. Ostrum, Canada; Carl
W. Benson, Sweden; James Glenn, New York; R
Lothman, Sweden; James Douglass, Providence,
K. l.; Henry Mayo, New York; and George Clan,
cey, New York. .u.u
They say that they are part of the crew of the
U. s. frigate santee, and having been dispatched
to the Southwest Pass with the schooner Annie
Taylor, ON the 14th November, for the purpose OF
procuring fresh water, were wrecked on the 18th
on Sabine. Taking to boat for safety, they man.
aged, after much hardship, to reach Last Island
where they procured some food and met with
Oyster John. He treated them to some liquor
which they drank, and being very much fatigueo
went to sleep and slept soundly. While they were
asleep, John stole their arms and made off with
them, and gave information on the mainland, from
whence launch was sent after them, and they
were captured.
Judging from appearances, they do not seem to
be much set back by their being prisoners, and are
enjoying themselves finely in the First District
lookup.
THE FAIR To -NIGHT.-We hope our readers won't
forget the military fair which commences tonight
at Odd Fellows hall. The company for whose
benefit it is gotten up is deserving of the assist.
ance of all patriotic citizens, and every prepara
ton has been made to make the affair attractive
PLATosz' BATTALION DRILL-Professor Platosz
gives notice this morning that his battalion class
will drill hereafter on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays. This is much more convenient arrange
ment than having a drill every day, as it gives
pupils chance to study up and prepare between
each lesson. We are glad to see that the officers
of the different military organizations of the city
are generally patronizing this school, If any one
desires to get posted in the tactics, that is the
place.
FLAG PREsENrATIoN.--Last night Company E,
Orleans Cadets, Capt. J. j. E. blanchard, turned
out in force, and marched up to the residence Of
Madame Duchafour, on Baronne street, near the
corner of Julia, where they were presented with
splendid silk Confederate flag by some young
ladies'. A young lady, whose name we were un.
fortunately unable to learn, presented the flag to
the company, and, in doing SO, took occasion to
address the company in a most eloquent and soul.
stirring manner. She paid beautiful tribute to
the memory of the lamented COL Dreux, the
founder of the Cadets, and impressed it upon Com
pany e to rival him in zeal and patriotism and to
revenge his death. Capt. blanchard, on receiving
the flag, answered for his company in that pecu-
liarly happy style for which he is noted. He was
BRIEF but to the point and his words evidently met
with response from each and every man of his
company. After this ceremony was over, the
guests indulged in some delightful liquors which
the kind hostess had provided for them, and then
began dance which lasted until an early hour
this morning. The Cadets, and their friends who
went with them, had jolly time, indeed, and we
are sure would not object to attend such entertain
ments at least once week. Company has our
thanks for the serenade which they gave US in
passing our Office.
BURGLARY. - Yesterday morning, at about 2
O'Clock, the residence of DR.. D'Aquin, on Burgun-
dy street, between Main and St. Ann, was entered
by burglar named s. Ayles, who laid hands upon
two gold watches and lot of jewelry and started
off. But he was luckily heard by an inmate of the
house, who gave the alarm, and he was pursued
and captured with his booty upon him, by Coporal
Aiait' ho WINS loCheu up LOT SaIe-keeplng until
Recorder Gastinel can attend to his case.
1NouEsTs.-Tne Coroner held the following in.
quests yesterday: Upon the body of Louisa Swear,
child, five years old, killed by being crushed by
a falling chimney, at No. 705 Love street. Ver-
death.
Also, upon the body of Henry, negro man,
slave of some party unknown found in the New
Canal, opposite the Marine Hospital. Verdict
accidental drowning.
FIRST DISTRICT Court. - Charles Hildebrand
was tried for larceny, convicted and remanded to
await sentence.
Charles Beck, charged with assault and battery,
was dismissed on nolle pros
James Mahan was tried for receiving stolen
property and acquitted.
II. X. Cutler, W. c. Cutler and - Scott, were
tried for assault with intent to KILL and convicted
they will receive sentence next Saturday.
RECORDER EMERsoNs CoURr-William Parez,
charged by Corporal Tank with being danger
GUS and suspicious character, was locked up to
await an examination.
John Williams, charged with assaulting Bridget
Kelly with spoon, gave bail to come up and ex-
plain his conduct
James Phillips gave bail to appear and answer
to the charge of having assaulted and knocked
down Mary Braceland.