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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
ITS 1H1RTY-FIRsT Anniversary.
"A eoHenous rAenArr
UNIVERSAL ENTHUSIASM.
AND INCIDENTS.

1t is but once during the lapse OF each twelve
months that an opportunity is afforded the people
of New Orleans Of testfying to their appreciation
Of those brave men, who, as members Of the fire
department, stand always ready. day and night
in storm or burning sun, to sacrifice their com
fort, and IL need be their lives, in protecting each
homo from the devouring element. But this
appreciation, only annual though it be In its dis
play, is none the less complete and sincere, and
the crowded galleries. housetops and sidewalks
along the line of yesterdays parade, ringing with
enthusiastic cheers, or fairly alive with applaud
ing hands ard waving handkerchiefs, are the
strongest assurance of regard which this com
munity could give to the men whom it delights to
honor.
The day, as had been anticipated was glorious
one. A clear blue sky melting away into a soft
hazy horizon, bracing air, aud q sun just warm
enough for comfort withal. made each one invol-
unfairly exclsm that fsirer day could not have
been wished for. And SO, early in the morning,
people might have been seen hocking toward the
central portion Of the city, where the parade was
first to organize, or quietly ensconcng themselves
into comfortable inches in upper windows or gal
leries, there patiently to await the arrival of the
looked for pageant, in which a brother, husband
or father was, perhaps, to appear. And then, as
first came the far off strains of music, and then,
one by one, the companies appeared, the white
hsndkerehiefs would wave and hutter in perfect
cloud, and for while there would be no end to
the excitement. And so IT was along the entire
route. up town as far as First street, and down
town to Casacalvo, one great assemblage sp-
plauded and cheered. 1t is estimated that not less
then seventyfve thousand people were upon the
streets during the progress of the procession.
On Canal street, about ten O'Clock, the hour
fixed for the starting, the crowd was immense,
the Clay Statue resembling a human bee
hive, or pyramid of faces. And when the bell
struck the long rolls were beat by the different
field bands, and The thirty companies, skillfully
marshalled, marched out of what appeared in
extTicabe chaos, into graceful regular line, pas
sing up Camp street to the music of dozen bands.
The Procession
Was headed, as il has been, on similar occasions,
for n any years past, by l. N. Marks, Esq, presi-
dent Of the Firemen's Charitable Association, and
grand marshal of the day. supported by q staff
consisting of the following officers Of the asso-
citation, and representatives Of the companies in
line:
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05
MISCELLANEOUS.

ST. LOUIS, March 4.-weather clear and much
milder.
ANNAPOLIS, March 4.-Four ballots were had
today for q. s. senstor-Earl, II Thomas, rs |;
rest scattering.
CAsDAIGUA, N. Y, March A train was
thrown from the track near Gerham to-day. The
storm fred the cars and many passengers were
badly burned. three fatally.
convention susfains President johnson, favors the
payment of government bonds in greenbacks,
and the nomination Of Pendleton for president.
NEw YORK, March 4.-rhe municipal elections
generally indicate Democratic gains.
JACKSON, March 4.-Nothing of interest in con-
ventiOn to-day.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05
FROM EUROPE.

Alexandria Matfers-rhe Krish Question I'm
Parlfamenf-FarFas asut at spezzia-CsrSs-
nsi Antoneila e1ck-PrInee Napolesn-
Queen OF Portugal BurAed In Emxy-
Fesians and Greek Fire.
LONDON, March l.-British csptves 10 Abys-
sinia were safe at Magdes. The king of Shoa
would oppose King Theodore, but no clue has
The Irish question will be debated in the House
Of Commons on Tuesday next.
Farragut has arrived at spezzia, where he re-
ceived visit from the Italian minister Of marine
on board the steamer Frolic.
Cardinal Antonella is very sick.
The mission of Prince Napoleon to Germany is
not political.
The queen Of Portugal was burned in efigy by
q mob.
IL is alleged that Fenisn ncendisries attempted
to burn the machine shop at Limerick, with Greek
fire, bat were prevented by the police.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05
NUMBER l7s.


rFron the CnxscESr, Of SATURDAY. Feb. 21.l
The host of friends and admirers of the
gallant gentleman whose name is signed to
the following communication, win be delighted
to read this unequivocal declaration of his
views With those who know General Steed-
man, no such explanation is necessary. and
it is strange that any one should have doubted,
even for moment. his devotion to the Demo-
cratic party and to the great cause of consti-
tutional freedom. His whole career is q
protest against the aspersions which his polti-
cal adversaries have sought to cast upon him;
and the record of his public acts especially
during the last three years, ought to protect
him against the calumnies which are invented
only to injure him in the estimation of
community which recognizes him as trusted
eader, and an efficient champion.
NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. %, 1868.
Editor New Orleans Crescent;
Sri have just been informed that there Is q
report in circulation in this city, that In respond
ipg TO toast to "The President OF the United
ststes.n at the festival given by the Association of
ExOnicers ofthe United States Army and Navy, at
Lyceum ball. on the 22d inst. / expressed sent-
ments which were regarded as unfrcndly to Presi-
dent johnson; and l respectfully ask leave,
through your paper to state, that to preserve the
harmony of q social meeting from which under
stood political expressions were to be excluded,
i consented to respond to that toast and to omit
the expression of my political opinions.
had supposed it was too well understood In
this community that am the perscnaI and politi-
cal friend of Andrew johnson, and the political
opponent OF Gen. Grant. for any such absard re-
port to obtain the slightest credsnce. but as
understand there are some citizens who do be-
lieve that entertain sympathy with Gen. Grant,
deem 1t due to myself TO say that am as strongly
opposed to the political views and action Of Gen.
Grant as any man in Louisiana.
The usurpations Of Congress, sustained by Gen.
Grant, are as abhorrent 10 me as they are to the
great body Of the conservative people Of America,
and most earnestly hope that both he aud Con-
Press may be defeated in their attempt to trample
upon the Constitution and usurp the government.
| am, very respectfully,
JAMES n. srEEDMAN.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05
FROM MEXICO.

HAVANA, March 4.-Later adyices from Mexico
have been received.
Troops have been sent from San Lius Potosi to
Guadalsjsra 10 support Gen. Corona insuppressing
civil war in the states Of Jolisco and Sinsloa.
The government contempates Offering Gen. Or
tega hls freedom and the vice presidency of the
republic.
dissatisfied with their treatment. They have been
forced TO leave the service after having been de-
fTauded of their rights.
Adyices from Ssal state that reports have been
received from twelve or fifteen towns which have
adhered to the national cause.
Gen. Cssseos had attacked Igarnal and pursued
the rebels towards Vallodolid. near which place
he was defeated. Canton and Noyesretta, aided
by some imperialists, routed Casseda after severe
losses.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05
RIVER NEWS.

VIcKsBURG, March 4.-Passed down: Southerner
at A. NJ. Bismarck ii A. NJ; Garrett and barges
at p. NJ. Passed up: Gov. Allen at 10 A. NJ;
Atlantic and barges at 3 P. NJ, and the Cornelia
at Pm. River falling.
LOUISVILLE, March 4.-River about stationary,
feet inches in the canal. Weather clear and
pleasant.
PITTsBuRG. March 4-westhsr clear and cold.
Monongahea is closed by ice.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05

We call special attention to the advertisement
OF A. b. Griswold 4 Co., who are Offering their
large stock Of fine goods at prices within the
reach Of all. Any one in need OF an article In
their line has but to price their goods to be per-
susded 10 buy.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05

We call the attention of the public to the sale
this evening, at O'Clock, by Messrs. Nelligan 4
Bassetti, at the Crescent Auction Mart, No. a
Carondelet street. Of signor Pandolfni's splendid
collection OF Italian marble, ststuary. vases, sill
yer-plated ware, bronze clocks, chandeliers,
figures, etc. Sale without any limit or reserve.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05

BOARD OF SCHOOL DREcroRs.-Meeting last
evening; Mr.. Watkins in the chair.
The finance committee reported the appropria-
tions overdrawn to the amount Of $780,
A vacancy was reported In the Dryades Street
Colored School among the teachers. The position
Of principal was filed By promotion.
vote Of thanks was passed 70 Mayor Heath
for recommending the City Council to increase
the appropriation for the support OF public
last year. 4 nt-
The superintendent reported an average Of
10 900 pupils, white and co'ored.
Some routine business was transacted, aud the
board adjourned.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05

Throughout the North metallic badges. bearing
A Likeness of Washington and the word white
are being very generally worn.. This Is one OF
the indications showing the deep Current Of pOpu.
lar feeling.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05

Fifty doIlarsl .sloat elliptic sewing machine
triumphant. Highest premium Louisiana State
Fair. For sale at 81 Canal street.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05

A wit once asked peasant what part he peg
formed in the great battle Of life, q mind my
own business, ~ was the reply.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05

Shepard, Abbott 4 Co., IS Camp street, are
selling their stock st greatly reduced prices.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05


Had procured the services of a brass band,
whose stirring strains would have detracted the
attention of all observers but for the handsome
equipment and appearance Of their sixty red
shirted mechanics and hard working boys. who
can toll by night with disinierestedness and with.
out wink to save public property after their hard
labors of the day. They wore the red shirt and
black caps, and preceded, to the number of about
sixty men, their fine steam fire engine, the pride
Of the campsny. whose foreman ia Frank Askew.
Washir gtoA No. 20.
About fifty sturdy boys, under the captaincy Of
Mike Briedy, also dressed in red shirts, black
caps preceded in q most degage manner, one Of
the finest steamers that runs to q fire, aud which
was drawn by four beautiful chestnuts. No GIN
gerbread decorations on this machine. and had
theatre bells rpng, we doubt very much IL any
other company could have made better time than
they in getting to work, and yet this same sim
plicity was q feature which agreed perfectly with
the brilliancy Of every portion Of the fine machine
which Washington Fire Company happily pos
| sesses. The creole band Of Mobile marked step
| for this good company.
Pelican Hook and Ladder No. 4
FollOE in the wake. The Pelicansneu truck
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05

Thanks to the officers OF the steamer Louise.
Couldock and daughter are In San Francisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Florence are at DeBars, st. Louis.
The weather and the girls smiled upon the fire.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05

Whose motto is " A friend in neec Is friendin
deed - a most significant alusion TO the aims oi
this gallant set of firemen, with their splendid
steam engine drawn by four Of the noblest looking
bays that We could envy. preceded by hne field
band, were another great point Of attraction
wherever the procession passed, and Jimmy Tate
their marshal and John Brugnion, their foreman
seemed justly proud to be at the head Of thei
command.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-05

IT. was the opinion OF all Win wnom We nave
conversed upon the subject that the fourth OF
March was never celebrated with as much har-
mony and gaiety as upon this occasion.
One of the most significant nd.pleaslng demon.
strations that occurred yesterday was the marked
respect paid by the FIRE department TO Gen. Han
cock. As they marched In procession by his
quarters on Camp street, national airs were play
respect to lin. After the procession was dis
missed Volunteer Fire Company No. moved 70
his quarters with their band and serenaded him.
The general then presented himself and address
ed the compsny, In substance, as follows:
Gentlemen Of the Fire Department Of New Orleans:
thank you for this compliment. II affords me
no ordinary pleasure 10 zee you and 70 know that
in every step OF your march to day. you have fol-
lowed 80 closely the music Of the Union. have
often seen such displays as yours to-day, bot IN
all the spectscles Of the kind have beheld have
never seen finer body of men or pageant more
imposing than your procession again thank
you for the compliment you have paid me. person
ally, and the noble expressions OF your loyalty
this occasion has afforded.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-09
OIHT(b.

A recent letter from Ohio gives the fol-
lowing notes of the campaign in that State.
II says;
The people seem determined TO have a
statesman for President-that the day Of
military prestige and negro supremacy was
decided upon by the masses at the polls in
October last, and that the election of Sey-
mour and Blair will produce order out Of
chaos, place the finances Of the country
upon solid basis, and secure a restoration
of the Union and return of peace.
To this end public meetings are now be-
ing held all over the State-addressed by
popular Democratic Orators-which are
productive of good results.
Organization" is the watChword, and
the people are determined to effect it.
Companies Of "white boys in blue" are
forming in every school district, while the
ward clubs and township committees were
never 50 we'll perfected before
The State Central Committee are making
arrangements for n most vigorous canvass,
and We shall witness anew the days Of
Jackson, Harrison and Polk. Ii may not
he out Of place TO give You the names of
some of the distinguished gentlemen of
Ohio who will take an active part upon
the stump during the canvass Your
readers will recognize them IA men Of abil-
ity aud character:
Hon. Rufus L. Rannev, Cleveland.
Hon. Allen G. Thurman, Columbus
Hon. George ii. Pendleton, Cincinnati
Hon George f. Pugh, Cincinnati
lion. W. s. Groesbeck, Cincinnati.
Hon. Henry h. Payne, Cleveland.
Hon Franklin T. Backus, Cleveland.
Mr.. Backu7 Is a recent Convcrt-haviug
within a month rcnounccd the Rlaical
party. lie was the Republican candidate
for Supreme Judge in 1862
Hon. George Bliss, Wooster.
Gen. Thos. Ewing, of X ansas
Gen. Durbin Ward, Lebanon.
Gen Stephen McGroarty, Cincinnati
Gen. r. Burns, Mansfield.
Hon J. w. Barley, Cincinnati
Hon. H. J. JeWett, LlResvi!le-
Gen J. w. Fitch, Cleveland.
Gen. George w. Morgan, Mt Vernon.
The above Is a representation of the
talent which will be found in OHIO to pro-
cure the election of New Nork's fIyorite
son, Gov. Seymour, and II is source OF the
greatest qualification that 20 none DO the
nominees Of the New York Convention
give more satisfaction than TO the earnest,
active, jealous friends Of that popular
Young statesman, George II. Pendleton. |
shall keep you advised Of the progress Of
the canvass from time 10 time, and you
may look ont FOR good reports from the
Buckeye state. RESERVE.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-09
TENNESSEE MEMS.

CoTToN SALE.-Maj. Hamp. Cheney
bought, last Monday, fifty bales Of Mr.
AleH. Carriers growing crop of cotton al
twenty cents. This, perhaps, IL good
tradeOn both sides.-PaiasEi Citizen, Aug. z
RATN-Heavy rains have been falling
all over the county since our last. Many
complain as much Of too much rain now
as they did a short time since Of the
drouth. Some folks can't be pleased
Pulaski Citizen, Aug. z.
Col. JAMES We hear it re,
ported that this clever gentleman received
the appointment from the President OF
United States Consul at Matamoras, and
was confirmed by the Senate Just before
adjourning. We hope it is true, as the
Colonel is one of those genial, clever gen
tlemsn who would honor any position.-
GreeReUale Union, Aug.6 6.
MEMPHIS GAMBLER LYNCHED. - We
learn that private dispatch reached this
city last evening from Sioux City, announc-
ing the death, by lynching, of Bob Fergu-
son, notorious Memphis gambler and
sporting man, sO-called. 1t will be re-
membered that Ferguson was charged with
the murder of a man at the Empire Sa-
loon, in this city, last winter. Our Mem
phis roughs seem to find justice elsewhere,
if not here.-Memphjs Post, Aug. 6.
THE WEATHER-CRoPs.-W have had
an extraordinary amount of rain during
the last two weeks which has improved
the growing corn wonderfully. So far as
our observation goes, in travelling between
this point and Bristol, the prospect for a
good crOp of corn is excellent We hear
sOme complaint in this county. In Carter
it looks well. We are informed that one
farmer has forty acres from which he ex-
poets to gather an average of seventy-fve
bushels each.-Greeneville Union, Aug. 6.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-09
a RIVER MYSTERY.
Supposed Suicide Of n Cincinnati
Agemt-A Political FeIO de Sc.

Supposed Suicide Of II Cincinnati
AgeHt-A Political FeIO de Sc.
The turbulent surface of the Ohio devel-
oped n startling mystery yesterday, out
from the foot of Bullitt street, and little
beyond where a fleet of river steamers
we're living listiessly "at an chor," waiting
for freight and passengers. A lazy pilot
squirting with a dusty glass across the
horizon and up and down the big, broad
river, and along its banks, imagining he
saw white object floating down with the
rapid current, which he took for the ema-
Ciated corpus ofsOme unfortunate who had
fallen overheard while going mp to Cincin-
natl, sounded an alarm. and a boat was at
once dispatched to the rescue. As the boat
neared the curious looking object, the ex-
citement on board became intense, and
soon after, as the CHASTITY object was picked
up and dumped into the boat that had been
sent out, it was feared several bold sailors
would recklessly throw themselves into the
flood out Of sheer curiosity, unable to await
the return Of their mates.
Before long, however, the boat came in,
and a great roll of something that looked
like a bunch Of maps was sent up 10 the
expectant crowd "a the result Of the expe-
dilion. This was Immediately unrolled,
and to the Infinite horror of all present, ap-
pelred the starred shoulder-stsp and brass
buttons OF Hiram Ulysses Grant, along with
his head, shoulders and cerulean coat, en-
veloped in flags and wreaths, and the Radi-
cal platform and Schuyler Colfax just below
him-not in the flesh, but printed in colors,
with "Our Peoples Choice and Pride in
big letters surmounting the whole. There
were no less than i've hundred OF these
sorry pictures in the roll, and they bore the
imprint Of a Cincinnati house.
But how could they have found their
way into the roaring Ohio? There was
but one solution Of the mystery. Some
poor fellow on his way here from Clncln-
natl, dreaming Of a market for his PIC
tures, had suddenly learned that Baker had
only got vote Of four hundred in Louis
vile, and that by another sun there
wouldn't be fifteen Radicals this side OF
Nashville, and perhaps not fifteen cents III
the crowd. OF course he must have al
once made the fatal plunge, preierrIng
rather a watery grave than starvation 10 u
Democratic city. Ii is possible the river
may be dragged to-day, but little hope ~
entertained of the recovery Of the body.
party of some seventy or hundred
boys were going for the pictures on the.
leyee late in the afternoon, and dead hzh
were reported floating about in the vicinl-
ty of Portland.-LoHisrilie C0HrTer,
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-09
In the Political Interests of
the People,

Tho UNION AND DISPATCH. as hereto
fore. will take the Constitution and laws for its
guide: and in the discussion Of all the now and
intricate questions and issues arising out Of the
extraordinary condition in which the country
placed, Il will adhere 20 the principles an
tenrhinRa Of the founders and eXpositors Of our
government and institutions. II will endeavor
TO guard with vigilance and defend with unwa-
vering onrnestnesg and faith the rights and into
sta Of all tho States. and tho essential priuci-
les which constitute the basis of the Republic.
We shall oppose all invasions Of those, and
1uhold, 10 the utmost Of our ability. the union
Of tho States under them. Feoling that they
re- endangered by tho revolutionary schemes OF
Radical politicians who now hold tho Logis-
alive power Of the Government. We shall ahnte
othinF Of our past opposition to thor mea-
,ur. with these views. which are no loss thas
,,o,ound convictions. VIC cannot and will no.
hesitate 10 defend tho unfortunate South
the aspersions and impositions heApeu upo ia
people and urge that JUSTICE and RIaHT shall
meted out % them.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-09

HoT WEATHER N GNGLANn.-T
latest accounts from England state that the
excessive heat prevailing there was largely
increasing the bills Of mortality During
the week ending July 18th, the rate in
London was twenty-seven in the thousand,
while at Manchester it was As high as 80.
Week by week the deaths in the large
towns Of England have steadily increased
from twenty-five per one Thousand in the
beginning Of June, to twenty-eight The
increase has been greatest in London, Liv-
erpool, Manchester, Birmingham and
Sheffield, and has been almost entirely due
to the fatal prevalence Of summer diarrhea.