Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-23

We have New Orleans papers Of the 9th from
which we make the following extracts:


The Crescent says:
CoMMENpABLE AcTIoE.-Our city authorities
have concluded an agreement with Gen. Butler,
whereby the troops Of the United states, with the
exception Of guard, Will be removed 70 outside
the city limits proper fnfeturn for this action OF
the Federal General, the Mayor and Council have
guaranteed that no officer or soldier OF the United
States shall be molested In his person, or other
wise treated disrespectfuliy while raversing our
streets The wisdom OF this movement Is ap-
parent 10 everv one Of common sense, and we
have no hesitation In asserting that our citizens.
one and all, will fully endorse the action of our
city authorities, which can be done best by
simply observing the guarantee given.
LAFAYETTE sQUARB.-We observed that nearly
all the Federal soldiers were yesterday removed
from this Square, and the remaining had efficient
ly "policed It, leaving little trace Of rubbish to
be found
TIE CRY CoUacIL.-In cur columns will be
found the official proceedings OF the Common
Council, detailing their prompt and energetic
measures for the procurement Of provisions for
cur people. Gen. Butler, at their solicitation,
has consented to give the Hon. p. : Witt the
direction Of the Opelousas road for this purpose;
A. ID. Grief, ESQ will have charge Of all steam
boats plying between this port aud Red river,
and Moses Greenwood, Esq In like manner will
conduct the transportation Of -four between this
city and Mobile. In a few DAYS, there 10 no
doubt, the city will again be amply supplied
with everything OF prime necessity, a. least, and
our people spared the next TO famine, which at
one time bid fair to difuse widespread alarm.
The Crescent urge. the necessity Of prom pit and
immediate arrangements for supplying the city
with fresh meat, and OF some provision to im-
prove the sanitary condition of the city by
cleansing the streets, cutters, &c referring to the
unusually large number OF unacclimated persons
now In the city.
The Bulletin has the following:
CONFEDERATE NoTks We are surprised to
notice so few advertisements by parties wishing
to sell their goods property for Confederate
! notes. We are aware this may be ascribed to its
not being deemed necessary, since II is well I'M
derstOOd that no other currency Is expected in
payment. But still, offers through the I'D rertis-
ing columns of the press to deal for Confederate
paper would lead TO many d trade which might
would have the good effect OF inspiring increased
confidence, as we'll az Of promoting business We
advise our friends, whatever they have to sell for
Confederate notes-whether slaves, lands or lner-
chandize-by all means TO advertise.
From the True Delta
FEDERAL TROOPS REMOVED we We're truly
pleased to see this morning that most OF The Fed
erzl troops had been removed from Lafayette
Square, and we trust that II will be entirely
evacuated. II should never have bsen occupied
by troops, and the previous occupants did not o
there with their own consent or that Of the peO-
pie. When the last soldier Is Withdrawn and
the square 10 again thrown open to the public
there will be rejoicing among nurses and juve-
miles, as that was, In peaceful times their favor
lite evening resort.
ALMOST IMPAssABLE. notwithstanding the
guarded the front OF the ST. Charles Hotel, and
the almost total evacuation OF LAFAYETTE Square
ST. Charles streetstl continues to be attractive
to sight seers as to render II almost impossible
What pity some other thoroughfare cannot lie
made moS attractive.
| No DANeER Some few who have been in the
Confederate service, and who still in the city,
express fears that they will be arrested by the
Federal authorities. Don't be alarmed, gentle
men. We do not believe you could induce Gen.
Butler to arrest any man who remains here while
his command Is In tie field
THREATENED FLOOD In passing down the
levee lest evening, below Canal street we noticed
the water running out into the tTest In several
places. Custom house and Bienville streets were
very nearly flooded, and the prospect was that
they would be entirely so before morning, unless
the river fell.
CANAL STREET FLoopED-I.ast night az ten
O'Clock, the lower side of Canal street was food
ed from near the Clay statue out towards the
swamp, and as the water was still rising Il was
feared the Second District would be submerged
Royal street Was overfown az far down az we
could see.
The decision OF Gen. Butler, as communicated
to the conductors OF the press in this city, sub
ects the newspapers to the alternative of the pub
lication Of hia advertisements and orders or the
suspension Of The paper declining them and the
seizure OF the Office and material to be used by
his own agents for their own uTposes or those Of
the United States. Under this decision we do no,
fell at liberty 10 decline the publication OF said
orders.
II EXCITED ETHIoPIANs.-Severald isorderly ss.
semblages OF the long heeled emigrants FROM the
spicy land Of Ethiopia, were yesterday broken
up by the police.
THE STREETs.-There were crowds of people
congregated on the streets this mGfning-some to
witness the marching Of the United States cold .ers
who are constantly busy moving about the CITY,
and some to inquire the news, OF which there is
great abundance, but Of very indirect and unre-
liable chaTater. We observed that there was some
addition to the number Of stores opened elthouo
l the great majority still remain closed. For The
| enlightenment OF those who still keep their es-
Adjustments hermetically sealed, with the vain
hope OF exacting higher prices from the necessi-
ties Of the people, when II shall please the pro
pretors to throw open their doors, we would
state, that the blockade is now OPEN and If all
signs do not fall, we may soon be flooded with
all kinds OF produce, and at prices far below the
4 figures ruling at present We would suggest tina,
all dealers open their doors and get clear Of their
stock before the glui comes.
CoaMRRcIAL.-MondGys UssiaR Mav5-Tbs
city presents but little change worth noticing in
| a commercial view. We hear Of no disposition
| to do anything in tobacco, which has not, thai
Il we aware, been declared ccntraband Usp
L cotton, and.Whlch, we presume, is open to trade
IL there were any cotton here IL would be seized
| as ccntraband, without regard TO the Nationality
OF its ownT Nothing has tTaDspred In sug al
and molass5s, nor In fact in any other branch OF
| trade. The counting rooms OF many Of on,
/ wholesale houses are open for office business
L The banks continue open, paying and receiving
i o'ef nel COUNTERS CcnieueFatS G0leS, In pay
| nent OF checks or In liquidation II maturing Oh
1 legations
Many other public offices are open for whateve
business may oder. Provision stores and srocerle,
| continue to supply their customers for currency
and an increased number OF retail establis hments
have re-0pened for the transaction OF business on
| the same basis. But this is by no means general
The doors Of many are entirely closed either be
| cause they are unwilling, deferred from doine
| business under present circumstances
The Committee OF Safety continue to Teceiv;
| Confederate, State and City Treasury notes In
| payment Of the few articles which they have on
| sale. -
GROWERS THsATKR.-lt is due the entarpri.
| sing management OF this establishment t. MOTTO,
i the yealIv Admirable manner In ,uhioI ~ =, 80