The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-19
XOral Sntellisents.

the clouds cool the parched streets however, the
fierce sunbeams dart upon the EARTH withdraw
ing the moisture in steamy vspors, which are hot
ter than the dust itself. To walk hurriedly
through any Of the thoroughfares Of New Orleans,
during the dog davs, is absolutely to lard the
lean earth" particularly when the walker is fat
The SERENADE TO Col. MANS.-About mid
day, yesterday, few friends of Col Jas. Mann,
our representative in Congress, suggested the
idea of giving him a serenade as q mark of the
appreciation Of the people of Louisiana for the
manly and honest course which he has pursued IN
Congress. The suggestion took like wlldhre.
The time Of notice was short but every Demo-
crat who heard the suggestion went in for itheart
and soul. Capt. Deene AMI Captain Dennee we're
untiring in their endesvors to forward the good
thought; Major Tully and his Seymour Knights,
the Central Club, the Third Ward Club, aud one
or two other clubs were all present, in front OF
the City Hotel at s O'Clock. last evening, ready
and anxious to do honor to a gentlemen, who,
ebivious 10 all partizanship, had dared TO express
himself squsrely and honestly in favor or the peo-
pie OF his adoption.
the Knights the Guards, the Third Warders aud
the Centrals whilst thousands Of ladies and gen.
temen were coDgregated on the side walks and
on the balconies Of the spscio1s hotel, anxious 70
see and listen. An excellent band opened the
serenade with Home, Sweet Home" Amid
cheers from native and adopted citizens, cheers
from scores of Federal officers and soldiers, Col.
Mann presented his genial face on the balcony,
addressed u
words. He told them he had simply done his duty
in Washington.
The men who were listening TO him had read Of
his course in Congress, and. as they seemed to
approve il, he felt proud of his conduct. The
people Of Louisiana might depend upon his utmost
efforts wherever be was placed. for their welfare,
happiness and honor. We sincerely believe Col.
Mann. We believe him honest, honorable aud
true, and we feel that the interests of Louisiana
ave safe in his keeping After the short address
of Col. Mann. Col. Smallwood, our postmaster,
was loudly and pertnaciously called for. The
colonel finally made his appearance, and gave
glowing sDd telling speech, during the course OF
which he spared nothing to the scalawag aud the
carpet hagger.
Col Smallwood's remarks were full OF vigor
and sprightliness. They we're nterspersed with
witty anecdotes, and he was warmly cheered
After this COL Fuqua was called on. He made
an eloquent address, which was cheered enthu'
siasticsy.
Rockets. music, Greek fire. and other demon
stratons Of the peoples feelings in favor of Sey
mour and Blair, were constantly audible and yls
Bile. All honor to Seymour and Blair, aud to the
gallant men that support them.
THE TEMPERATURE yesterday, as shown by the
thermometer at q. Duhsmel's, removed to Ill
Canal street, was as follows: At 6 A.A.6O de-
grees IL NJ Sc: Pm. 81: s P. N. 81.
WE LEARN from undoubted authority that a
Young man, apparently nineteen or twenty years
Of age well dressed and goOd-lOOkiDg, fell over
hoard about 10 P. NJ. last Sunday night from the
Opelousss Railroad ferry landing. The ferry boat
was not at the landing at the time, and there are
| strong suspicious that the young man was pushed
| into the river by parties unknown. There was a
| ship lying about fifty yards above the landing.
| The mate, who was on watch, heard splash, and
| looking in the direction, observed party of
several persons loosen the signal light from its
| post, take it down to the edge OF the float and
peer over into the seethlng abyss OF the river.
| Seeming satisfied that the cruel deed was accom-,
| plshed they returned the lamp to its place, and
| retired precipitstely. The mate left his vessel
| and hurried to the spot. Only few females were
| near. who answered his questions by saying a
! young man had fallen overheard, and his friends
/ had gone lower down in the hope OF saving MIN
| OF recovering his body"
This is a very mysterious affair and should be
thoroughly Investigated.
WHY HAS THE POLICE FORCE, formerly stationed
| at the lower steamboat landing, been withdrawn!
| Several weeks have elapsed since the form OF q
| policeman has been visible to the naked eye
| down there. The levee in that quarter is in
tested with scores of thieving scOundrels, both
| white and black and neither cotton bale mol
coffee sack nor sny other kind of pillageabie
| merchandise can be left ten minutes on the
wharf but it is ripped open from beneath the
wharf or ripped open from above by one ar tive
| operators whilst their coadjutors crowd around
| pretending TO have quarrel or be examnini
| some article of curiosity. All along LeVee stree
|
goods. The police are aware of their exstenc'
and locality. The levee is the chief artery II
the body of the city of New Orleans. But it j
sadly neglected.
Col. sHRUes calls spoon Butler bait"
TIE FIFTEENTH UNITED STATES INFANTR
left Monday evening, for Shreveport. The
are TO be stationed in that region of cour
try. The fifteenth infantry have long bee
l stationed at Mobile, and by their good and cor
ciliatory conduct, have won the esteem an
gratitude Of the people of Alabama. We tTui
they will be as popular at their new post. In
fifteenth is under command OF the gallant We
sran, Brevet Brigadier General o. L. Sheppard
ANOTHER MAN, suspected of being partceE
in the highway robbery on Erato street, sou
nights ago, which has already been reported
the CRESCENT, was arrested Tuesday evening o
officers of the police force. The amount stole
was $50, and this individual, Thomas brena
alias Gabriel, is the fourth, we believe, VINO ni
been implicated and arrested IN the matter.
Mrs CoURoY charges VIM. Eastman with stea
ing a lot of siverWare and other goods from n
dwelling. Eastman has been arrested, and took
westward course yesterday from the recorder
l Office. lodgings have been engaged for his
s commodation at the City Hotel not the one {
the corner of Common and Camp streets, b
Capt Bob SWANS, near the TIeme Market.
1 Of fare pork and beans.
Mr.. BUTLER's House, Upper Magazine stree
was entered, night or two ago. by burglars al
robbed of articles valued at Sl6O. The back DO
was forced open.
Two THIEVES were caught in skiff yesterd
by a police officer. They were fast asleep, rock
} by the ripples Of the Father of Waters. Th'
waking moment must have been an awful one.
TIE IMPERIAL, corner of Gravier and Carond
let, was burglariously entered late on bond
| night and $50 in greenbaeks and q large qua
a uty Of champagne and other liquors stolen.
burglars were not caught, nor is there any clue
identify them by.
\ BOY NAMED JACOB WRIT, IL years old, "
drowned yesterday, on the opposite side OF I
river, opposite Washington Avenue. He W
bathing, but getting beyond his depth, and q
D knowing how TO swim he was carried under, q
J, his booy has not yet been recovered.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN The board met at ha
d past six O'Clock, Mr.. Shields in the chair and
/. quorum present.
: Mr.. Kaiser offered resolution protesting agar
|, the metropolitan police BILL as now under dl'cl
g sion in the Legislature, and providing for I
C appointment of joint committee of two alderm
g. aud three assistant aldermen to wait upon |
/ mn enrnnratiO