The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-03

1t was moved and seconded the report be re-
ceived.
The committee on teachers reported fully on
certain changes and promotions of teachers in the
schools. The report was received and adopted.
The president read letter from Mr.. Parham, in
relation to the action Of the board on his resigns
ton received.
The committee on the library made q report
which was received and spread on the minutes.
The committee on normal school reported on
the progress Of pupils, etc.; the report received
and spread on the minutes.
Report of the superintendent was read and ac-
cepted.
Mr.. Cropan moved that tie vacation fake place
from the 22d December to I'd January, 1868.
Adopted.
Report of the secretary was received and &C.
cepted.
A resolution was adopted to to provide school
house in the second District.
To fill the vacancy in First District, committee
on supervision in place of NJ. @. Chism, whose
name was proposed by VIM c. Bruf end Mr..
Chism, declining to serve, Mr.. Lloyd x. Coleman Is
low proposed IN his stead.
BY Mr.. Guoernator-
WHEREAS, In view of the depleted condition
Of the city treasury. it is Incumbent upon all who
have in any manner control of the affairs in
which the public is interested to enforce the
most rigid economy in the public expenditures
and.
WHEREAS. The spirit of liberality which
prompted the board. on its reorganization in
schools with books and stationery at the puplic
expense, in the opinion of this board should now
cease, and a speedy establishment Of the rule
formerly existing should take place be IL, there
fore,
Resolred That hereafter books and stationery
will only be furnished by this board to pupils
attending the public schools of this city whose
parents or guardians are unable to purchase
them in ell such cases proof, to the satisfaction
Of the superintendent, must be furnished Of their
inability 70 incur the exDeuse.
Mr.. Samboa was opposed TO the adoption OF the
revolution, as il would make distinctions.
Mr Gubernator supported the adoption of the
Es2lqHfR 6d ,ff5 S5 scsoos sss IN short time
Mr.. Rogers stated that he went to the public
schools ten years ago aud that the rich and poor
paid for stationery, etc.
The vote being taken 10 lay over to next meet
ing resulted in yeas TO 10 nays.
Mr.. Mccullough moved to reconsider the vote
nst decided ard it resolved TO lay the subject
over 70 next meeting by vote OF 10 yeas to
nays so the question lies over.
Mr.. CrGnau--ResOlaiion 20 consolidate the CO.
or cd schools in the Second District, In order 70
save money. Adopted.
Mr. Lsran-ResOlution TO appoint committee
Of i've 10 recommend retrenchment. Amended to
eight aud adopted. The chair TO appoint the com.
mittee.
The election Of the chairman of the committee
on teachers was postponed TO next meeting.
The chair appointed the fotoping committee
Rogers. Lsgsn. Cronsn Harper, Raymond Lee3e,
Watkins and Pope.
Tie board then adjourned.
FIFrH DISTRICT CoURr.--Armaud Belot, a
coloTed man, instituted suit yesterday against the
city of New Orleans for twenty six thousand eight
hundred and seventy-thsse dollars, damages al
legged by him, viz;
That during the present year, and particularly
on 26th October, he was the occupant Of a dwell
ling house and store, situate corner Claiborne aud
st. Anne streets. wherein, on said 2eth October.
be was residing with his family. and carrying on
business as q tobaceonist and dealer and trader
in cigars. That during the evening OF the dag
aforesaid between ii and IL O'Clock, the dwelling
snd place of business was invaded and assailed
by mob of disorderly and riotous persons, to
him unknown, who, bearing arms, and using
threats and violence, seized upon. destroyed or
carried of all the fxtures<sppurtenances and far
Diture, wearing apparel, money, and all the goods.
wares and merchandise therein contained and
found on the premises, belonging to him, IS per
detsied account annexed.
That the damage caused him amounted TO the
| sum claimed, and that the same was suffered ia
| violation Of law ard the ordinances and police