New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-06-22
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city, will celebrate its eighth anniversary on Sun
day next, and Willay the corner stone of their
tomb in the new st. Louis Cemetery on Esplanade
street. The society will form in procession on st.
LoCts street at 10 O'Clock, and march thence to
the cemetery. An oretion will be delivered by
Hon. Anthony Samboa, at the laying of the corner
stone, and when the exercises are concluded the
fraternity wifi participate in a grand picnic at the
Fair Grounds 1t IL gratifying to know that this
excellent society ID fast recovering from the effects
of the late war, SEat its numbers are rapidly in
creasng, and it is fast approaching its former pros
perity and capacity for usefulness,
FOURTH OF July FRsTtvITY.-We take much
pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of cour-
teoos invitation to attend private pic-nic to be
given by the " Young Mems Crescent City Benev
olent Association, at Jacob Barker's garden, on
the Metairie Ridge, on. the 4Sh of July. Knowing
the elegant style that characterize all entertain
ments under the auspices Of tEs gentlemen Of this
association, and tile genial and hospitabe aanuer
w!th which their guests are received, VIC lave
avery reason TO be assures That This festivity viii
be ona Of tks pleasantest Of the many that will
| doubtless take place on the national anniversary
Something rather serious mast tahe place to pre-
| vent ua joining our fHands o. tie 4tz.
I LOUISIANA GUARD AaTILLray MONUMENTAL As.
socIATIoN.-The amateur eoucaFt for the benefit Of
this association D. Monday evening next, viii be-
/ one Of the most attractive entertainments that
4 has been given in New Orleans during the past
season The object Of the ASSOCIATION is one that
will obtain The deepes4 sympathy, and we are sure
will be responded to Il. the generous manrer that
has ever distinguished Tae people o. the Crescent
City.
GIRLS HtGE sCHooL ExAWGNAT15S.-Tls ex-
animation of the Upper tGirls) Eigh School,
Chestnut street, commenced yesterday at A. N.
Miss CoggsweH, principal examined the rhetoric
class Miss Seymour The senior Class in geometry;
Mrs. Richardson the senior class ia chemistry
Miss Watkins the senior class in French, and Miss
Armstrong classes in history etc. The ezamina-
ton passed off to the qualification of numerous
visitors. Miss Armstrong was unfortunately taken
sick during the examination,
In the afternoon the following was the pro
gramme: Song by all the scholars: Composition,
" Every cloud has silver lining" By Miss WateTs;
French Recitation, by Miss Wiikinson FreGch
. Song; Composition, ' knowledge Increases our
Admiration of the Works of Cod by Miss Cox;
| Recitation, The Raven, by Miss Thurston; Re-
citation, Model Address to The Fenians," BY Biiss
Boyle; Song, Music and her Sister Song" by
5 the school; Dialogue, " The Tea Party" by FtF
teen OF the Junior Class; Composition March Of
S Intellect" by Miss Stewart; Duet sung By
Misses Gustine and Pursen Recitation in French,
by Miss Nader Recitation, Love, Murder aud
E Matrimeny, Almost" by Miss Armistead Song,
f 3" Where the Warbling Waters Flow - Recitation,
e " Rock HE to Sleep, Mother" by Miss Neeley.
i Recitation, :" Give Me Three Grains of Corn,
5 Mother,n by Miss Waters. Rhymes" by Miss
i Carolan. Recitation, +" Ocean," by Miss Bishop.
h Miss Fisk, Select Readingr'a song by the Whole
l. school and the Tea Party, in which appeared q:
s hostess, Miss Wilson.
The exhibition gave great satisfaction, aut
d closed after short complimentary speech from
@ tire supgrFCsnfeat, NJ. Ros@lF =.
SENTENCE OF DEATH CoMMuTED.-The governor
= has commuted to imprisonment for life, the sen
tence Of death, which was to have heen executed
II to-day at Carrollton upon George Rodgers, con
yieted of the murder of Lena Z9elly on the 25tl
4 July last. The Communication has been granted
upon the representations of B. l.. Lynch, ESQ.
of who attorney general at the time, prosecuted
the case, and of Judge Scott, before whom til,
ar trial was had that the prisoner is innocent of the
crime. These gentlemen applied for the pardon o
nj the man. which, if he beinnocent should certanl,
be granted.
A SHARP DARKEY.-A darkey named Jordan
Giles was arrested last night on Baronne street,
~ the request of E. G. Gerstenberg, who charged
y him with trying to swindle him. Giles had pur
y chased several articles and presented in paymen
81 a medal that bore considerable resemblance to
twenty dollar gold piece. The stOrekeeper wa
w. almost deceived, for he put it in his drawer, be
of Iieyng it was genuine eagle piece, but conclut
M ing to take closer look at it he discovered hi
III, error. latin inscription was on one side, sign
N. tying that in union there was strength, whic
Giles probably interpreted to mean by union
re- cunning and audacity he might strengthen HI
ny financial condition. Recorder Ahern will teac
a. Giles different lesson,
le . DRowNBD.-The body of boy who was browne
re- in the New BASIN was found last evening. I'll
5M sW coroner was notified. We could not learn tt
In name of the unfortunate youth.
we we In FOR Ir.-A person who gave his name as Tho
ror Buekner, was arrested yesterday on ST. Charl
le street by officer Melia at the request of James Ht
an stein, who alleges that Buckner rode in his cab
sx a six hours and then refused to pay him. Buckn
ch will also have to answer for carrying revoly
at concealed.
MS, pio CRIMINAL COURT Judge AbeR.-The cases fix
m for trial in this court yesterday, were all continue
~ ~ RECORDER AHERN'S CoURT.-In the case of Or
ty ey ner, prosecuted by VIM. B. Clark, of Magszir
70 street, charge of abstracting S4200 the larg
reG portion Of which, about S3700, recovere
ra having been found concealed on the premises t
o recorder decided to commit the accused for trial
on the criminal court Bail required, $1,000.
MT Fanny Sanback dismissed, as the prosec
'N' triX did not appear.
Ben Mcdowell colored was committed for tn
ar to th6 criminal court on a charge of assault a
~ battery with intent to kill. Bail $500.
see The charge of assault and battery against
p. Bowling dismissed.
an Edward Cornish, charged with assault and b
49,. terry, was required to give bail to keep the pes
'iJ for six months or 60 to prison for month.
attn, Ernest Pattier, Colored was sent to the wo
Who house for ninety days in default of giving hEnd
yho his good behavior.
"a. a number of persons were arraigned, and
us cases were fixed for examination On fut
ong days.
ana RROoRDER GAsT1NEL's CoUkT-Gom Thomp
'ity, was fined $40 for an Incorporate use of the
dge that cheers and inebTates
onf John Reilly was properly mulcted in the sun
I'll | SO for driving in such maIAner as to endan
WIN life, limb and property.
ss RECORDER VENNARDs CtouRT.-The charge
'haI swindng preferred again st John }. Es4ar colo
com was inquired into and dimissed.
ever Also the charge against W. P. Jpid, of sci
"a in liquor without license.
H Michael Burke, a car driver was arragued
charge of running Sver child Of Mrs Bursd
-, njuring him 50 dreadfuly that both legs had t