New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-03-21

Letten and Yennard received their commissions
yesterday from the Governor. Recorder Ahern
failed to obtain his commission, but for what rea-
son it is almost impossible to imagine. Voters of
the class objected to exercised the right of fran
chise in favor of Judge Gastnel, as they did for
Judge Abern the election of both record
ers is contested by their respective beaten
opponents and yet commission is issued in one
case and not in the other. We understand that
acting Recorder Kruebbe il desirous of being re-
ieyed and wishes to install Recorder Ahern in
office, in accordance with the courtesy usually ez-
eTcised upon such occasions oy gentlemen In snch
positions.
INeUEsrs.-Coronel Yeiser held an inquest on
the body of VIM. Settha, aged eighteen years,
| native Of New Orleans, found dead on the steamer
Fro!ic. The deceased fell through the hatchWay
accidentally, on the 18th inst, and the injuries ne
received proved fatal. 4 verdict was rendered
accordingly.
An inquest was also held on the body of John
Smith, aged thirty years, native OF ireland,
| found dead in the river at the foot OF Call10pe
street. A verdict Of accidentally drowned was
rendered.
| BOARD OF ALDBgMEH.-The board met pursuant
to adjournment. On motion of Alderman Whitney,
! Alderman Bosworth was called to the Chair. a
| quorum present
The minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved.
| Clark, mayer pro tenn, calling the attention of
the board to the necessity of deciding by lot the
terms Of the aldermen elect. Alderman Whitney
| introduced a resolution on this subject which on
motion of Alderman McCloskey was deferred until
| next meeting.
| communication was read from the surveyor,
| accompanied by several bills, which motion Of
| Alderman Whitney was referred to the Committee
| on Streets and Landings
Several communications were received and ap-
| proprately disposed OF.
A letter from a. NJ Holbrook, proprietor of She
Picayune, was read and on motion referred to the
Finance Committee.
Alderman Woolaey, of the Third District pre-
sented his oath Of Office, and on motion Of Alder.
man McCloskey he was received as member Of
the board.
On motion of Alderman Whitney the Committee
on Streets and Landings were requested to meet
at the City Hall to-day at half-past 10 o'clock for
the purpose of formally taking possession of the
archives of the committee
On motion, adjourned until next Tuesday night
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to
adjournment, the Board Of Assistant Aldermen
met last night in the City Hall, the President, W
W. MoCuoch in the Chair, and the following
members present: Messrs. Cunningham, Higin-
botharn, Kaiser, Lurges Moore, Prague, Prados
and Presley.
message from Acting Mayor Clark was re-
ceived, announcing tlfat he had assumed the Office
S pro. te1n., in a2coFdaDce with an oFdel
from General c2n3y' pending ding the r s'spsn pen,
gestea the great necessity for the Committees or
e Finance ard Streets and Landings, Immediately
: entering upon their duties. He believed they
q knew it to be so important that the mere sugges
ton only necessary. He also called the at
tenon Of the board to the fact that in accordance
6 with the amended city charter, the assistant al
dermen should be divided into two classes tn
- first class to remain in Office for one year, til
IF second class to remain in office for two years
4 The first portion of the mayors message was re
1t terred to the appropriate committees.
4 On motion Of Mr.. Presley, the other portion c
+1oy 10 ta lion mi
IL sideraton.
IN On motion, ex-alderman John B. Leefe Wa
of unanimously requested TO advise and assist in tt
u haIotng for tho designated classes OF assista1
- aldermen.
The following was the ballot, FIRST class, to-wit
+, Messrs. Cummings, Lurges, Sturcken, hontama
~ Presley and Crantz.
- Second class-hIessrs. Higinbotham, Pragu
e NcCulloch, Cunningham, Prados, Goldman, ka'
IN and Kaiser.
es communication was received from Mr.. A.
ry Hobrook, representing that he had been appolnte
~ city printer in April, 1865 that in September u
IN printing had been Illegally transferred to Il.
IS Jewell that he had obtained a writ IN the Six
District Court, which he did not wish to empl'
: mitted his claims for compensation for work don
and was ready to continue the contract former
made.
On motion Of Mr.. Presley, the communication
:" Mr.. Holbrook was laid over for consideration
w. the next meeting.
'r- Aresolution by Mr.. Presley authorizing the co
O. a. troller to open set of books, amends
~ by Mr. Prados so rs to include the offices
ph The hureaus Of finance and streets and landing
J., with q view of having the accounts of the oil
eo going authorities examined was unanimous
w. adopted.
r. Tie board then adjourned until next Tuesda
,rs CRIMINAL CouRF-J2dJe Abelt.-Edmund Bur
was tried on a charge of larceny, and was {
quilted.
Information was filed against Thomas Calagh
for breach Of trust and emhezzlement.
RECofpER KRUEBsE's CoURT.-John Merry W
committed for trial to the criminal court on
charge of assault and battery on Richard Re-
al This was the only in the recorders coul
,or | worth mentioning.