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


premises, and the annexed aridavit, to fix the
amount Of bond of petitioner, and 70 order that
an Injunction thereupon issue restraining and
jnhbting the said tax collector from proceeding
to seize and sell any of petitioners property for
the payment of said pretended tax.
THE GRAND EXHIBITION OF DEMOCRATIC BAN.
NERs, ErC.-We have mentioned several times
that this novel exhibition would commence on the
Sd instant, and was to continue until Saturday the
5th, inclusive. The time for its commencement is
now at hand. Masonic Hall will open its doors
tonight to exhibit the rich and magnificent ban.
to the different Democratic clubs of our city dur.
ing the late spirited political campaign.
Many of those ladies will visit this exhibition to
view their banners placed proudly TO public view
after the victorious canvass 10 this State. Those
banners were. at that time, banners of peace
now they are banners of charity; and the attend.
ance tonight and the other nights Of the exbi-
bition will show what admiration our population
place in the efforts of the bearers of those BAN
Ders to redeem our State from Radical tyranny
end misrule. The exhibition will also prove how
willing our people are to respond to call from
the suffering poor.
The city Of New Orleans is proverbisl for its
charity, and on this occasion, although such calls
hsve been very frequent Of late, we are sure they
will contribute TO This lsudable and benevolent
enterprise. From observations made last evening
we can sssure cur readers that the interior OF
Masonic Fall presents beautiful and brilliant
Inscriptions richly and artisticaly embroidered
by The hands Of innocence, beauty and youth,
decorate the walls. Tables arched with silk, ana
beautifully decorated await the presence Of ladies'
who are TO tender to visitors all kinds OF refresh
ment'. We recommend ths exhibition to visitors,
who can Judge for themselves. We shall have
more to ssy of it tomorrow.
A LADY who promenaded Canal street. yester-
day, created the admiration of every one who
saw her by the magnificent display she made OF
her hair. which was simply thrown back OF her
head and fell in two locks to the extent of foar
feet. curled as it was. The bard Of Avon himself
would have shared the sensation, although the
laoy's locks were of q beautiful citdtdiil or nut
b. own color instead OF golden hue.
A CANAL STREET MILLNsR has conceived the
eccentric ides of placing above aud on either
side of her door slabs of black marble, with her
name and profession engraved upon them iu
golden letiers, giving the building sepulchral
Appearance. which might indicate that the pro-
prieuets has grave thoughts concerning her GUS
toners.
GENERAL JosErH A. MOWER the ct temporary
successor of General Philip sheridan in the fermsr,
administration of New Orleans and the fifth mill.
tary district, Is in town.
AT TWO O'CLOCK, yesterday there was nothing
Of any Importance on the books OF Coroner
Avia.
JOHNNY sCHSAPPEs was yesterday found guilty
Billings. IL Rampant street, during the night of
the 18th July last and stealing lot OF valua oes.
Johnny is a dangerous character, and one Of the
most notorious thieves and scoundreis in the
city.
A STRAY soRREL Horse, with saddle and
bride. found on Poydras street last evening by
officer Robinson, was sent 10 the pound.
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIREcToRs.-This board met
last evening, VIM. s. Mount, president, and QUO
rum present.
The minutes Of the last meeting were read and
adopted.
The vote accepting the resignation of Mr..
Leefe was Teconsidersd, and his resignation not
accepted.
The resignation of Mr.. Psrham being accepted,
Mr.. Watkins, who WAS elected in his place, took
his seat.
The finance committee. Mr.. M. d. Lsgan, chair
man, reported as follows:
Salaries of teachers, supernumera-
Salaries OF porteresses. ....-.....-.... l.439 so
fsents -..-....---..-- Zi0o5 10
Bills approved ...... ................ 4,7S7 SO
Joshua Peebles balance due. ...... 637 80
Robert Huyghe in account with DeSsto
schoolhouse, Sd instslment. .... $500 90
s33, $50 81
Balance to pext quarter er.........-..- 1898 SO
It was moved and seconded the report be re-