New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-04-13

to get awaF, and now makes no concealment OF
his desire. As it was only short time ago he in
fuenced tie circulation of petitions praying for his
retention, We are somewhat at l2ss-to reconcile
the sudden change of wishes. By some it is
thought tint he anticipates a change OF ministry,
and wish,s to avoid a necessity, gracefully; by
others, thtt the distracted condition of old Spain
appeals I'd his patriotism. He is every inch sol
der. besides being chivalrous christian gentle
man, and probably feels with truth that Spain has
now great need of all such sons at home.
The religious ceremonies of holy week passed off
quietly as usual, perhaps with little more pomp
than formerly. Their repetition each year is pre-
csely similar as to excite little curiosity except
among strangers
At lastwe have a prospect of the removal of the
old and Useless, although picturesque walls that
surroundthe city. The difficulty in relation to the
ownership of the ground has been settled, and the
city has ordered them appraised and sold at auc-
ton forthwith. This will afford splendid oppor-
tunty todevelop the enterprise of our capitalists,
or else tile want fit.
The oyera season is rapidly drawing to close.
Since thu holy days they have given us Trovatore,
Riggoleta, and Martha, with good effect, showing
that thehrtsts had profted by their long estfrom
their lalors. Anastasia has been engaged by Grau
for the nsuing season, selection that meets with
generalapproval. Since the departure of the Man
haitian, IN which Lofty bolted to Vera Cruz, after
doing S. G. out of two or three hundred dollars,
Anastaia has filed his roles as prna tenor very
creditally.
!, The captain General is still rusticating at the
Isle ofPines, and during his stay we are to have
regulaldaily communication with that locality.
Their is perfect dearth Of political 90 on dts, !"
5 save tt rumor that the attempt of the Spanish
. government to obtain permission from the Vene-
! zuela bvernment to use Panama as d coaling de-
t pot hal met with direct refusal.
: The Election of delegates to Madrid has been
e complied in all the towns of the island, with the
n execution of Havana where it is ordered for the
d Sth he misunderstanding in the Council with
e regardlo the required franchise has not yet been
e satifactrily adjusted.
j. A latentable case has just been presented to
|. some ( our American residents, and for which
lie there iIno remedy. 1t ought, however, to serve
e. as whining to women not to be deceived by fail
:: words Ind golden promises. A merchant of this
,e city aiealer in manufactures, lost his wife few
d weeks hgo in New York, and by the last steamer
IL from flat port brought out girl to take charge
in of his hildren. On the way out he effected hel
o. ruin, AID the poor creatures condition may bt
ct bettr imagined then expressed. 1t is not the frs
Of case o the kind that has occurred here.
ii TteDiario Of the 5th contains an excellent ar
n ticle o. your quarantine, which I advise you t.
ID tran4e and publish. 1t speaks for itself.
D. Blsiess continues dull. Notwithstanding thu
lie unfTf cable advices from abroad planters still holt
Id firmat5 reals for No. u sugars. The crop thi;
lie yeal is estimated, will fall fully Is per cent
S. less tim that of last year, on account of being
to abo1t,ne month behind hand in the gathering
d. Exd4ge keeps up. Sixty days. on New Yorl
ls@lt discount for currency. Greenbacks sci
at $3.50 American gold 3!Q34 per cent pre-
mim! Sterling bills rate at Is per cent
prenlm.
yehaye had so many arrivals of vessels for the
er pas brtnight, and SO many more are expected
ls tina Heights must tumble. I have to note, how
d. eva, the charter of brig for Antwerp, for 1901
a boas at 40 shillings. larger vessel (and one
+ MOI 10 desirable has been taken up for the SAINT
s. de,inaton at Is shilings. Produce commands
10 god prices. Nothing very scarce, however, ex
r ce| cheese. A cargo afoat has just changed
es hais at $50 per quintal.
m ne hotels are beginning to thin out, although
e. tleh leather is yet balmy and beautiful.