The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-04

with his piumage OF pure, virgin white, and his
really fine head retaining its chocolate hue
Shades of 0thello and Soulouque.
TIE DUTIES of the two coroners sre, for the
present at least, unfairly divided. The cause is
merely accidental. however. Mr.. Roche has had
five inquests on his hands in two days, and been
obliged 10 bury three bodies at his own expense
whilst DR.. Avela has been so fortunate as not to
be called on at all. We find both these gentle
men and their deputies polite, energetic and caPa-
bic. 1t is 9 most refreshing change that the
coronership has undergone.
MANY DARKY. who thinks himself ineffsbly
superior to the white trash brushes their
boots for dime pair, and swells with indigna-
ton at the idea of his degradation. he soothes his
ruffled feelings with the abiding faith of his one
day changing places, becoming himself the gen.
tleman whose boots are TO be BACKED. Hope
springs eternal in the human breast " but,
all how many of our fondest aspirations are
blasted
THERE is TO BIZ general review of the United
States forces IN and around the city to-day
After the review the troops will march through
the principal streets.
ONE OF THE last official acts of Coroner Brad
ford was 10 make affidavit against ]. A Quintero.
charging him with numbering Major Nancy, aud
against Col. Luckett as an accessory. good
many believe Quintero is still in the city.
GENTLEMAN slipped on the Canal street side
walk, on Thursday, in front of Syme's drug store,
bIOhC ACBs nc Who OotAlCu hOhiO III SoOs
WIN. CONNER was arrested in the First District,
yesterday. charged with insulting and abusing
Recorder Becker and Chief Williamson.
CORONER RoCHE.-This officer held an inquest
yesterday on the body of Emile Grobhotfer ma
tive of Bavaria, found dead on the morning Of the
I'd inst. at LAG Garondelet street. WIN. Davidson
testified as follows On the previous morning de-
ceased called at my house aforesaid, and made ar
rangements TO stay, stating that he had no idea
how long be should remain. This was about half
past nine O'Clock. Brought his effects with him
ID a baggage wagon T; they consisted of a trunk
and a small satchel Deceased had walking
cane. About an hour afterward he took q cup Of
coffee, and retired to his room. Some time subse-
quently be left the house aud strolled down Car
ondelet street to some cotton factors Office. II
remember correctly, he told me II was No. o.
At IN the afternoon, after having this converse.
ton, he went out, and returned about in the
evening, accompanied by gentleman, supposed
by us 10 be friend of his. His friend left him in
the hall, and he went into the dining room and
took cup of tea. He then went up stairs and re.
tired for the night. Not coming down to break.
fast in the morning, servant was sent to awake
him. The servant received no answer to his CALL
and we sent for police officer, who entered the
room through a window and found Mr.. Grobhoher
lying dead on the floor.
DR.. Nichols, city physician. certies that a
minute examination of the body disclosed no posi-
live cause of death. Every part of the corpse
seemed perfectly healthy, except the brain, which
appeared to be slightly congested with blood.
This, however, could not have caused death.
The cause cannot be ascertaned.
The verdict was that deceased came to his
death from some cause unknown, and no blame
or guilt is attached to any one.
Coroner Roche informs US that deceased was
native OF Bavaria, about twenty-five or twenty.
six years old, and apparently In good circum-
stances. He was fine looking young man, pos
sessed of an excellent education spoke four or
five languages, and had been in New Orleans only
two or three days The body was taken charge
Of by the society Of German Turner's, and decently
buried by them.
The verdict in the case of Col. J. d. Hastings,
the evidence in which was published in yester-
days CRESCENT IL TO the effect that his death was
caused by morphine and chlorofOrm taken by him
for the purpose Of self-destructOn. The body
will be sent to Col. Hastings former home in In
diana for burial
Mt. Roche also held an inquest on the body of
Britton Woods, negro, found on the premises of
Robert Vess, Canal street, near the cemeteries.
That officer, after hearing testimony, made afldavit
that deceased came TO his death by gunshot
wound at the hands of one Robert Vess oolored,
residing in said premises, and that George Vess,
his brother was then and there present aiding and
abettng in said killing. Robert Yess is therefore,
charged with killing Woods, and George Vess with
being an accessory.
It appears that Vess's premises have been
robbed several times, recently, and that be and
his brother were watching for another visit from
person of Woods, scaled the fence on Thursday
right, and was IN the act of picking lock, when
Vess shot and killed him. Both Vesses surren-
dered themselves and we're locked up in the First
| District station house.
SISTERS OF CHARITY SCHooL.-We had the
pleasure to witness the exercises and distribution
| OF premiums at st. Joseph's School for young
| ladies', on Napoleon avenue under the supervision
of Sister Anne de Sales, OF the community OF st.
| Vincent de Paul. The exercises were conducted
| in the school rooms, connected by folding doors
| which were opened so rs to present large hall
| extending the entire length of the building. The
rooms were crowded with visitors. including the
| friends, relatives, parents and guardians of the
pupils, dozen or more of clergymen from
| several Of the Catholic churches, and the most
| reverend the archbishop of New Orleans.
We regret to have reached the school too late
to bear the rich treat of Beyers march, arranged
i for two pianos and eight hands, but our musical
| critic-who was present accidentally, advised Us
/ that II was admirably executed by Misses p Wintz,
/ j. Lynch, NJ. Farrell. and %. Vnten. R0ssnil
/ prayer of Moses was performed by the same pu.
| pills with sweetness and delicacV which delighted
/ the audience, and particularly our musical friends
from the cholrs of the Jesuits and st. Patrick'i
| churches.
| The Terpsichore waltzss, by Labitzky, were
| another musical gem, which offered ample open
| ing for the Misses Carrie NJ. Freret, and NJ. and
Gsuche to display their very superior abilities
and we must say the opportunity was not lost
| IL was euDstanUal eVlcence OF tne Slsters aDnl
ties as teachers, and that the pupils had prolific
well by the anything but superficial instruction
which they had received.
A COMPOSITION by Miss Mary Farrell was rea
| by her in a very careful manner, entirely void o
the tameDess which too often embarrasses younl
| ladies' of her age; each word fell round and ful
on the ear, clear and distinct and not syllable
| was lost.
Miss Marie Gauche read very superior compo
stion in French, which especially claimed the at
tention of the archbishop, who participated il
the applause which greeted her upon retiring
from the speakers stand.
We do not intend to detract one particle iron
Miss Gaucbes merits, but we must confess tn a
we had feeling steal over US like unto Poloniu
when he heard Eneas's tale TO Dido.
1halbergs Home, Sweet Home" was rem
dered very sweeuy by Miss C. Freret.
The exercises closed with floral offering 4
Mary.
The eourse of instruction at this school not only
embraces all the higher branches Of a firstclas
education usually taught but combines the usefn
with the ornamental by instructing the pupils il
painting. embroidery and all kinds Of needlework
The several works of art executed by the pupil
during the scholastic term were on exhibition Il
an adjacent room. Not the least consplcuou
among them was large lot Of Chinawsre beau