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The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29
vIsIr TO THE MErAIRrs RACE


Fer the New Orleans Sunday crsscsnt1 a
A splendid Southern day was yesterday. All
nature smiled above and below; but will not
describe sceuery-everybody can do II, and it is
therefore done too often. Even the physical Fal
staf on his death bed "babbled Of green fields"
The condition Of the track, just narrowed, was
safe and soft for training. SO that the famed
hurdle racers, Jonesborough and marlborough,
who have just arrived, can leap the hurdles in
their training fight, "and light on turf unsullied
by clod." We understand that Beacon. Some
scdH Jackson and L. T. Smith are now in training
in Mobile for the hurdle race, and are looking and
performing remarkably well. These hurdle rsces,
to come of over the Metairie. though not entirely
new, have been and are rare features In the past
campaigns, and. from four to five horses will be
sure to start for the liberal purses offered by the
club.
A speedy horse-an elastic action--a sure foot
and a. bold rider. must unite to leap eight hurdles
in a TWO mile dash, and win the pride of place
and profit OF purse filed with the plethoric ex-
tension of $1,000 in greenbacks. Fortunate. in
deed will be the lovers of the turf at our meeting
on the llth OF April, for the two mile heat post
stake has been remarkably well filed with six
gan. Patterson, Moore, Brady. Cottril and
Leonard.
The two year old stake is also well filed with
the young thngs.n Two colts are here follow
ing mp the maiden FLY out Of Lady Lancaster to-
wit: son Of Hiasoafha and son of Daniel Boone,
and If either of them "get herr (which We doubt
exceedingly the high born dame win have to yield
TO a son of either the white or red man of the
wilderness. The Congress whip is also to be run
for, with 5000 on the thong, and the winner, |
doubt not, will take the lash and rargent, with
equal pleasure; and by the way, it may be wei
to state that our own state has secured the SER
vices of q horse, and we may yet retain that
beautiful piece of workmanship as mothers some
times do their threatening rods of birch, for
"terrof, not for use"
We will now describe the whip, for IL is evil
IDENTIFY the work of an artist, and was ordered by
the Turf Congress, and to be owned by the club
that shall win it.twice. The staff is a thread Of
. black whaebone, evenly and beautifully plated,
an inch band of gold with small ring attached,
to which the cord and tassel are suspended. That
secures it to the jockeys wrist. The handle is
made up Of various insignia OF the turf-two
horses' heads, two girths folded and buckled, one
bride. bit from the rings of which two chains are
attached, which brace down pair of horses
shoes that constitute the cap or head of the whip
and all these are attached to another band Of I
inch The whole is tastefully grouped together.
a3d is Of pure red gold, with the exception of the
bit, which, being OF silver, makes apretty opposi.
ton OF color, and thus completes the handsome
arrangement, and the merit Of which we, with ell
wi see il, must accord to Messrs. Hoover, CAL
houn & Co., New York, for its graceful design and
finished workmanship.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

Special Correspondence Of the New Orleans Crescsnkl "
ST.. LOUIS. March rs. 1868.
Business on the landing is brisk. The levco
presented very lively appearance yesterday,
and reminded one of "The days Of Aud Lang
sype," The magnificent Ruth left last night with
good trip of freight, and will be followed BY
the Mississippi on Thursday. Among the boats
first due from New Orleans, are the Alice "Five, -
Pauline Carroll, Lady Gay, Great Republic, Lumi-
nary and Lizzie Gil. Southern freight rates are
advanced to forty cents per barrel on -four, and
other things in proportion. There Is an abundance
Of water ia every direction. and the Mississippi is
expected to be open to st. Paul in a very few
days.
At DeBar's Opera House the French Open
Troupe are presenting the opera OF the Grand
Duchess of Gerolstein.n The houses thus far have
not been as large as they should be. The COM
panyremains this week only.
At the Varieties the Hanon Brothers are per-
forming before large and enthusiastic audiences,
as is the case wherever they 60. They are 80
sisted by q few Of the members Of the late stock
company of that house.
At the Olympic "Undine" continues to draw
full houses. The weather was very inclement
last night, but every particle Of available space
was occupied notwithstanding. p
The fifth concert Of the Philharmonic Society
was given last Thursday night, and was largely
attended nearly every seat in their large hall
being occupied. RAmBow.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

vor the Hsw orlsenr sunday Crssoentl -s.iis,f
Scene IIL-Reception evening At the Olean-
ders'. The Needslls. strongly posted IN ono corr
ner Of the front drawingroom Mrs. Needells
Miss Needelles, Mrs. Sharpe Eeedeles and
Miss Drillhde Nsedells. Fascinating Dog thtnks
he IL getting round (quite, without attract
ing sttention) to the neighborhood Of Miss Oh
ander, towards whom he entertains something
Of . tender feeling. Al, he approaches The
Needells's position. Miss sh:rpe Needells, like
vigilant vidette, signals the main body. The F.
D. draws unexpectedly nearer troops rapidly
get under arms the F. D. arrives opposite the
center, when crack c-r-r-rack crack, from
the skirmishers- boom, from the heavy mater
nal battery-and the action has opened. The
F. D. is slightly thrown into confusion; but
rallies gallantly, dismsses thoughts Of Miss OLE
ander with psng, and moves ipoliteiy on the
enemy. sis gtrg
skirmshing fire. -
Miss N.-"We were JUST l
Miss Sharpe N-'s0hl there be is--u A.
Miss nridlde N-"whyl where in the"
Heavy battery ~
Mrs. N~sDon't speak to him girls, until he hss
explained HE delay. and done penance. What
Miss N.%ob, ma don't be too ssvere--v
Miss s. Mo I'm sure he will promise"
Miss D. N.--Yes, and know he didn't In
ter d. fr
=. D.-"Why, now really-'pon my word"
Miss N-tYou remember the other eve
Miss s. N--"Yes-at Mrs. Roseieaf IS" tt
Miss d. N.--"Come now ! who was itln
ED.-"Well-but I'm sure
Mrs. N.--"Confess and you shall be forgiven"
f. D-"At Mrs. Roseleaf o I'm positive there
must be mistake; for"
Miss N.--''No evasions. remember-"t
MISS S. N-"And don't try to deny" %
Miss ID. N-"0ur information is-"
r. Dim very sure there must bo aome."
Miss N.-"There can be no" f'l
Miss 8. NJ It Is beyond q. ~ ~
Miss ID. N.--"We are absolutely certain--r
n. (Deepairingly) y)-"But 1t can't be--rve
been away Tor monih-and besides never was
at Mrs. Roseleaf's in my life. Nay l have the
honor, land the r. ID. does dutr temps with
Mrs NJ, then with her two sisters in succession,
by which time it begins 10 get late, and the r.
ID. goes home pondering.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29
Nnit.sy Order.

HEADQUARTERS FIFTH MILITARY DISTRICT
New Orleans. La, March q, 1865.
Special Orders No. 65
1. The following persons are hereby appoin' ed
registrars for the State of Louisiana, In the pa
rishes and wards respectively named:
Baton Rouge, Vest. +. Taylor, vice w. B.
Cbamberlin, declined.
Lafsyette-J. o. Brousssrd, vice J. J. Caffrey,
decliDed r. 4. Piquette. vice j. Fry, declined.
Orleans, Right Bank-R. q. Curtis
City Of New Orleans Fifth Ward L. M.
Cowsn. SIKH Ward: II. l.. Jones. Eleventh
Ward: John H. Bowen.
St. Bernardo. h. Knapp, vice f. Where, de-
clined Emanuel 6erpas, vice J. Delery, declined.
st. Jsmes-J. b. Cotton, vice III. 0ubre. de-
clined.
St. HeleDa-s. H. Houston, vice D. F. Seton.
declined.
Terre ebonne-N. d. Fuoua, vice J. Guens, de-
cned.
BY command of Breyet Major General R. C.
Buchanan:
GEO. L. HARTSUFF,
Assistant Ad;utsnt General
Official: NATHArIsL BURBANK
seco Lieutenant 9th Infantry BrsSst ls Lieutenant T.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29
Loul-.au. fa.en,seses.


During the absence Of McCrauie, the editorial
columns Of the 0uachits Telegraph we're very
ably sustained by Capt. W. w. Fermer.
IL must not be forgotten that the military bill
provides that, previous TO each election held un-
der the provisions of the BILL the list Of registra-
tion must bereopened. Between this date and the
days OF the election the list will be reopened for
five days. During those five days the names Of
all persons improperly registered can be struck
from the list, and the names of all who are en-
titled 20 register can be added. There are to.
day in the state Of Louisiana not less than ten
thousand men who could register as voters II they
would do so. We believe there are more than
two hundred in this parish alone compe-
tent 10 register II they would. And. fell
low citizens, why viii you not DO 30 when a.
opportunity ohersy Do you think you have a
right to iDhict an irreparabie injury, an endless
misery on yourself and your beighbors, your
friends your state and your race, merely 70 crafty
your pride or 70 indulge your spsthy or your in
difference? You have no such right. We are just
now entering upon q struggle, the result of which
cannot be estimated. We viii need the vote of
10 enable US 10 vote down the " Internal machine /"
called the Constitution Of Louisiana. We will
need your vote. Perhaps you have not registered.
Then go and register at the very rst opportunity.
Perhaps you have friend who has not registered.
Then see him, talk to him, tell him the Importance
Of his registering and never let him 60 till be has
his certificate Of registration In his pocket.
fOaaehits Telegraph
After several days Of wet weather. the sky has
cleared OF and we are now in the enjoyment of
the finest spring weather. The planters are
everywhere ~ busy as bees -,
l~-~
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

VISITORS TO THE CIry.-The atteutiou Of those
visiting the city, and most particularly the whole
sale buyer Is called TO the advertisement OF Col.
s. n Moody the great Shirt King corner Of Canal
and Royal streets, which will be found in another
column. His stock Of shirts, furnishing goods and
toilet articles is one Of the finest and most CON-
this fact, that Col Moody has made this business
hfe time study. and having q large trade and big
capital, he il prepared to extend the most liberal
advantages to dealers. He Is the agent OF the
celebrated Lockwood paper collar, and Is able TO
&stock to select from we believe that twenty
fvN per cent. can be saved by making q bill with
him. Give him call before purchasing.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

SPRING AND SUMNER CLoTHISe.-Me Garth.
waite, Lewis & Stuart are just now in receipt Of
their usual supply Of fine and fashionable spring
clothing, furnishing goods, shirts, ETC., with a
large and varied assortment I fine trunks valises
and carpet bags, which they are selling at the
lowest market prices. The numerous friends aud
patrons Of the house. no doubt, will read their ad-
vertisement with pleasure, and give them call
this week and lay in their summer supplies. II is
useless to mention that the Tulane building, 81 and
SO Camp street, is the great clothing emporium.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29
BY JooKo.


From the peremptory style affected by some
cergymen, one would be inclined to think that in
stead Of holy orders they had made mistake and
gotten into general orders.
A sea lawyer-A marine notary.
Tha difference between the city Paris and County
Paris.-see ''Rcmeo and Juliet.r
Torss-Chiseled features that girl has-eh
Cbizl
Chz--Yes, decidedly; she chiseled me out OF
twenty dollars for a watch case last night at the
Bazaar.
Camp street, two squares from Canal. Charm.
ing Young womsn--witha pout Charming young
rsn-with cane. G.. Y. M. has just made an
jmpudent speech. G. Y. W. replies by asking the
following :" Why are you like that street, Yoo
don't know 20 "No." I" | suppose not; well, !
viii tell You. It is because you are saucer than
Won should be and that street is GrdDler." G. I.
NJ. falls into a trance.
Affecting scene. Marble yard Old party with
eye-glass peerng through ratings AZ lately finished
monument, trying 10 make out the name. Can't
do il. Reason why-the name hasn't been cut
vet.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

-
The mistletoe hung in the castle hall,
The holly branch sh0De on the old oak wall.
And the baron retainers were biithe and CAV.
And keeping their Christmas holiday;
The baron lbeheId. with fathers pr1de.
BIS beautiful child. young Lovell's bride;
While she with her bright eyes seemed to be
The star Of that soodly company.
81 bought
."I am weary of dancing now" she cried;
q Here farry a moment-I'il hide-ISn hide.
And, Lowell. be sure thou'rt the first to trace
The clue to my secret hiding placer
Away she ran, and her friends began
Each tower TO search aud each nook 70 scan;
And Young Lowell cried, Oh! where dost thou
I'm lonesome without thee, my own dear BRIDE
Oh the mistetoe bough! OH the mistIetoe
s sr boughl
They sought ber that night. and they sought her
next day.
And they sought her in vain when week passed
away;
In the highest the lowest. the lopeliest spot
Young Lowell sought wildly, but found her not.
And years hew by. and their grief at last
Was told as q sorrowfu tale long past:
And when Lowell appeared the children cried.
"teel the old man weeps for his fairy bride ~
Oh! the mstletoe bought Oh the mistletoe
bough
Atlength an oak chest that had long lain hid
Was found in the castle. They raised the lid,
And skeleton form lay Wondering there
In the bridal wreath Of the lady fair.
Oh sad was her fate In sportive jest
She hid from her lord in the old oak chest.
IL closed with spring, and her bridal bloom
Lay withering there in a living tomb.
bought
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

FINE LIQUORS, GRocEKIEs, KTc.-Merchants and
others wanting either fine Wines liquors OF choice
groceries, will but run the list OF the articles
advertised by Mr.. j. II. Carter, wholesale dealer.
corner of Canal and New Levee streets. Mr.
Carter IL one Of our staunchest business men. aud
how to cater for il. His stock is choice and COM
pete in every particular, and he is prepared to ex
tend the most liberal facilities TO dealers. Call
and examine his goods and prices before purchas-
ing, you who are sceptical.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

FINE CoSFEcTIoSERY.-Buyers of candies,
chocolate, sweetmeats, etc., viii find that they
can save twenty-five per cent. by making bill
with Mr.. E. TuTpin, s5 Old Leyee street, BE has
one Of the finest sssortments in the south, does
bis own manufacturing. and deals only 10 the best
materials. Country and city orders Will meet his
prompt and personal attention.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

The noblest men know on earth,
Are men vAoss hands are brown with ton :
Hsw down The voods ana till the cod.
And win thereby . prouder fame
Ihnn follows king Or warriors name.
The working men. whate'er their task
To carve the stone or bear the hod-
They wear upon their honest brows
The royal stamp and seal Of God
And brighter are the drops Of swest
Than diamonds In ooronet! sat
God bless the noble working men,
Who rear the cities Of the plain,
Who dig the mines and build the ships,
And drive the commerce Of the main.
God bless them! for their svarthy hands
Have wrought the glory Of our lands.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

FISE WINES AND LIQUoRs.--We take peculiar
pleasure in calling the attention Of our readers
70 the column advertisement Of Mr.. 7. BIlly
blanchard. Jr., one Of the oldest and most highly
respectable wine merchants in our city. To the
eye Of the dealer 1t requires but glance over his
long list OF fine wines, cordials aud liquors, 70
satisfy him that out Of such stock he can com
plete bis BILL 70 very great advantage. Mr..
Blanchard, knowing the dullness Of the times sud
the great scarcity Of money Is offering his choice
stock at The lowest cash price. Call at his
splendid stores, Nos. 80 and 40 Old Leyee street,
and get bis price list before purohastng. l-
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

fellow named Shelley, correspondent Of the
New York Tribune, and pink of mesnness and
mendacity, conducts the prosecution against Gov.
Soulskowski, one OF the bravesf and noblest of
the officers who fought in the Confederate cause,
was put upon the stand last Monday, as a wit
meas FOR the defense. Shelley gave notice that he
should move TO strike ouf his testimony, on the
committed perjury when he TOOK an oath 10 sup
port the eoufhern Confederscy. sheliey's sharp
ness - lawyer does not seem 70 help the casa
on much e siDst Baker.-[ Mobile Register
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

IL VIII be noticed that the increase of new bust
ness uansacted in 1865 was about sixty -four per
cent over 1864; In 1866 it was about one bundled
and seventy five per cent over 1866, and in 1867
about seFentytw0 per cent. over 1866.
The increase OF the company's assets during the
same period has been even. more remarkable, as
the following statement will show; gra
.r Annual ratio
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

BEN WADE EXCITED ABOUT THE SUCCESSION.
Ben Wade is much excited over the question
now discussed here among his enemies Of his own
party about bis right 70 the succession Of the
presidency IL President johnson is deposcd by
constitutional process. 10 case Of the removal.
death. resignation, etc., Of the president and vice
president what officer should act as presi-
dent, etc.
The question now raised Is that the president
pro TEN. Of the Senate IA not such 90 officer as was
contemplated by the Constitution. It's contsnded
by them that neither that person, nor the speaker
OF the House, are such officers, and as such are
not eligible. The matter was debated at great
length IN the session OF 1894. and Mr.. Madison
spoke and voted ngsinst the proposition that such
officer could succeed to the presidency. The bill
passed the House BY vote Of rs to Is. Madison
il the view taken by Mr.. wade's opponents
justice. Wade wia not feel secure until he is
fully In possession of the coveted prize.
THE PRESIDENT AND JUDGE BLACK.
In the lull Of the impeachment excitement, the
affair Of tie president and Judge Black Is can
vassed IN ali circles and various rumors afoat.
1t should be stated that when the president re-
quested the Judge 10 aid him in his Trial, the latter
suggested the rancor Of his personal and political
foes in the Senate would be aroused and IL might
damage the cause. kessrs. Stanbery and Curtis,
il is said. concurred with Judge Black in his opin-
ion, but the president overrued all objections, aud
insisted on the retention Of Judge Black.
Subsequently. however, this Identical view was
urged on the president by Seward and others, and
1t Is now believed that when Black pressed de-
cisioD on the Alta yelG case o. the alternative Of
bis retiring from the defense, the president de-
termined TO let him CO.
il Is srumoredtEa Stewards evidence Is highly
important TO Johnson's defense and il Ia believed
IL was deemed prudent and perhaps necessary,
under the circumstances to co1ciliate Seward.
even at the sacrifice OF valuable friend and his
just demand and thus, 70 use the striking words
Il Judge Black himself 81 Mr.. Stewards little
finger seems stronger than the loins Of the law"
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

A. while afterwards / received the following
spiritual communication (by the aid Of spirits)
from Mill, deceased:
"'THAT BOURNE NORTHEAST CORNER,
" Sine Die, 1868. I
Hedd-'f am herep milkman coudnt
get rich in this section owing to the scarcity of
water like II very well for winter quarters
but il will hardly do for summer. You hurried
me out of your country rather unceremoniously.
but my honor is satisfied. Il never can forget
you, never Take Aramints and be happy.
Your lcdrns friend,
"NrHIL.u
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29
LETTER From NEW YORK.

This is the end of earth and the end Of this.
Peacefully, A. HEAD.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

The current annual statement of this company
viii show an increase of assets OF nearly million
and quarter dollars during the past year, or
about nlnety-four per cent on the previous annual
statement This extraordinary increase is not the
result OF spasmodc effort, but is in perfect har-
mony with the steady increase of the company's
business during the past four or five years.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-29

LARGE INCREASE OF AssErs-cHASGE IN MODE OF
DOING BUSINESS.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1868-10-06
rRg R-ycKEDEsr LAY.

One OF ofthe most remarkable events
is now transpiring in this city which has
ever marked its history, or that OF any
city in modern or ancient times. The
interest it has awakened extends far
and near, and the results likely to grow
out OF it are incalculable. While it is
one of the most novel, mysterious and
amazing, it is one of the most benefi-
cent aud touching incidents known in
the working Of divine Providence. II
Is the breaking up of notorious drink
ing and ance-house, the reformation
of those who kept it, the conversion Of
the house into an asylum for fallen wom-
en-, and revival Of religion in the low
est part OF the city; and all this effect
cd by moral means, the labors of some
devoted friends OF God and man
The appearance in the part Of the
city IN which this is occurring, and the
condition Of the people, beggar all de-
scrlpton. Ne one can conceive of eli
ther who has not seen them. In the
space Of half mile square on the east
side Of the city and near the East river
is crowded together in every sort Of hut,
hoyel, den and habitation a Aast popu-
lation OF the poorest, dirtiest, vilest
creatures the sun ever shone upon
First comes a great store house five sto-
rIes high; next TO ii an old brick house
or frame all atwist and looking rs IL il
must fall before the first storm that
blows upon it; next TO it is perhaps a
FIVE story tenement house, then O one
story rookery Now one is painted in
gay colors, and shows signs of thrift:
the next is the picture Of desolation, in
side and out Every house for two or
three blocks in succession is drinking
house connected with some other kind.
red bushes. Tins, Kit Burns has
bar-room in 'front.' and cockpit,
dog-hghting and prize-fghtine room
back OF it. Tommy HAddsn keeps a
bar-front, and sailors boarding house
IN the rest Of his shanty. Others keep
a bar-front and . room for dancing
back The upstairs of these houses is
used As those only know who have the
charge Of them. Most Of these infa-
nous dens. however, are kept as hous-
Is Of prostitution But besides. there
are hundreds of tenement-houses, and
mere are huddlod thousands of men.
women and children, hundreds dwell
ing in one house. They are piled and |
packed IN TO almost Suffocation. The
streets are literally crowded with child
rem OF every age, day and night, and in |
every condition--drnnk, sober, dirty.
ragged, sick, hearty, proiane and vi
lAinous--in every way, Such faces, the |
picture Of crime. distress and wicked !
ness, blear-eyed. bloated. etnaciated. -
The women. young and old. are seen
running abont the streets and sitting
upon the door-steps without anything
on their heads. trying 70 catch tie sail. |
ors and loose characters that are hang
Ing about. and enticing them into thal
irinksng-hou 10 which they belong
and BY which they are pzid small pit. |
lanoe for this bad ssryice. In the eve-
aing the places are gaily lighted up,
md many have music aAa daneina.--
! ihey employ BALI dozen of these poor
aleu- giE.s 70 make ter plaoes attract
We Il val hardly be believed when !