New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-20

PANoLA GUARDs.-This splendid company, Capt.
j. Vienne, was out in fall force last evening" and
displayed great proficiency in military maneuvres.
We thank them for the serenade with which we
were delighted. I
BALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREE MARKET.
The grand dress and fancy dress ball. to be given
tomorrow night at the Masonic Hall, by the Young
Mems Benevolent Association, for the benefit Of
the Free Market, will undoubtedly be most bril-
liant affair." if we may judge from the preparations
made by our young lady friends" to go there
They say that good time will be had soon, and
we know that they are generally right. The
committee have our thanks for ticket.
Dr. ToDDs LECTURE LAST NIGHr.-If the public
generally could have been posted upon what they
would have enjoyed we are Sure that the ugly
weather last night would not have kept them away
from Odd Fellows Hall, where they would have
heard the address of DR.. Fl. B. Todd in behalf Of
Gen: Price's army. Though suffering from serious
ndisposition, and cold which interfered seriously
with his articulation, he spoke for nearly an hour,
and positively charmed his hearers. He explained
the position of affairs in Missouri clearly and lucid
ly, recited part of the sufferngs Of the people
from the tyranny of Lincoln and his myrmidons,
| and told how noby the sons Of that noble State
have stood up for their own and their compatrots'
rights.
! He informed his hearers as to the obstacles
| which had to be and had been overcome by Gen.
Price, and was confident of the result in case pro-
| per aid was rendered. All through his remarks
were interpreted with telling hits and amusing
| anecdotes, and his audience were one moment
splitting their sides with laughter at the ludierous
scenes he pictured, or shedding tears of sympathy
| for the suferings and trials he described. To say
| that we were delighted with the Doctors address
would hardly express what we felt about it, and
we would advise all TO go and hear him on Monday
night, when it is to be hoped that he will be well
and more able to please than last night His cause
| is sacred one, and should meet with sympathy.
| THE BEAUREGARD REG1MEST.--By reference to
another column it will be seen that by order from
headquarters of the Louisiana Legion, the Beaure-
| gard Battalion, having now eight companies, has
been formed into a regiment, and that an election
will be held for field officers on Saturday night
next, (tomorrow) at O'Clock, at No. 10 Camp
| street, up stairs. a
| 1t was only on Wednesday last that the battalion
went into an election for Leutenant-C Colonel and
Major; but since then it has increased SO rapidly
that Colonel is required. This is most fattering
progress, and proves that the battalion has earned
the confidence of the public since its formation
| We predict for it prosperous career. The com
missioned officers should bear the election in mind
and not fail to attend promptly at the hour.
| A New COMPANY. One would suppose, from the
| number of men already enrolled in our volunteer
militia, that the material for forming volunteer
companies was well nigh exhausted, and that the
| formation of corps at present would be very
serious undertaking. But had they been presen
last night at meeting held over the Merchants
Bank, they would have changed their opinion
The organization of new company was begun
and the roll swelled to very fattering proportion
in few minutes. The company adjourned t.
meet again tonight at the armory of the Cla,
Guards, No. 81 St. Charles street, when an elec
ton for officers will be held. Success to it. ',
HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-Mr John W. Burton, al
elderly gentleman, while on his way home yester
day morning, between and 2 o'clock, was knocked
down, beaten and robbed, by an unknown man
near the corner of Thalia and White streets. Ths
scoundrel who did the deed is described by Mt
Burton as being rather under the medium height
but powerful and active I; he had small side whis
kers, and wore felt hat. He succeeded in get
ting from Mr.. Burton silver watch and gold chain
l and ran OH without Seafc1lnS HIS pUChtls, peiu&
fearful, no doubt, that his victims cries might at
| tract attention. Y....
RECORDER GAsrrNEL's COURT Mr. and Mrs
Dizel, for violating the comfort of Mrs. Liza Bent
| zel, were each fined s., and made members of th'
| peace society for six months
Stephen Ciolina, for insulting and abusing Lewi
| Newstaat, was fined $5 and made member O
| the peace society.
Sophie Wood, who assaulted Molly Brown, wa
| fined SIS.
| Charles Calhoun and Frank Fahre, accused o
| insulting Victor Trechede, in default of bail, wa
l sent to the Parish Prison to await examination.
Andre Brankenberoot-whew ! = charged will
| assaulting and beating Martin Negle, was alst
| sent to the Parish Prison to await examination.
Tapis Bernard alias St. Douroil, accused of hav
ing committed a breach of trust and embezze
ment was committed to the Parish Prison to awai
a hearing. ~.-. .
L SAD CONDITION oE PnLAND.--The following let