The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-06-10

the following as the order of exercises for the
evening, subject 10 such changes as may hereafter
become necessary:
Overture by the Band
Opening Address by Prof Dimity
Report of Chief Commissioner iotths the Executive of
the Stale.
Presentation Of ed-ls BY the Governor.
Ode Written and Delivered BY Dr. Barns.
Mayor and COmntt-r appointed for the purpose,
by Mr.. J}Otihisl
Finas-Muse-the 'MsrseIlsse."
Very respectfully, yours,
DAVID BIDwELL
FRED THAYER
After reading the above. Mr.. Halle moved that
the report Of this committee be accepted; where.
upon Major Curell suggested that an address be
delivered in French, as large proportion of the
audience will be composed Of our French popu-
lation. Suggestion overruled.
Mr.. Zmmermann then read the following report
Your committee beg leave to state that they
called on his excellency, the governor, and made
known to him the wishes of the commissioner.
His excellency offered TO the committee the use
of his ofice-parlor in Mechanics Insttute-for
the purpose OF exhibiting the medals and diplomas,
which are now deposited with Mr.. Holmes, secre-
tsTy Of Fair Ground Association. Your committee
beg leave 10 say that the exhibition will com.
mence TO O.morrow "wednesday, and will be open
for inspection 10 the public up TO the day of dis
tfibutiOn. Your committee contemplate making
arrangements with foreign cOnsuls for the loan OF
their naIional flags, with which to decorate the
governors parlOr for the occasion. Very re-
spectfully, c. II. zIMMERNANN.
JOHN @. CHADWICK,
B. W. WARMER.
Mr.. Moody offered some suggestions relative TO
inviting the recipients OF medals to be present and
join the commissioners in the whole affair con-
Jemplated.
Aiter. Col. Merriam moved that as the general
committee had as much as they could possibly at
tend TO, a separate committee be appointed TO ex-
tend invitations, and be denOminated the "invita-
ton committee" The following gentlemen were
accordingly appointed: Mr.. L. o. Hse. chair
man; Mr.. Alexander Hill, of Pihet q Co., and
MIR. g. KOhn.
The following gentlemen were then appointed
on the finance committee: Mr.. H. Solomon,
chairman; Mr.. G. Kohn and Mr. Chas. Newman.
Alter some incidental remarks, Colonel Merriam
moved that the meeting adjourn TO meet on Satur-
Gay evening, at General Labuzan's office, No.
Camp street, cOrber Canal, az "a O'Clock.
On motion of Colonel Merriam, the thanks Of
the board of commissioners was rendered to Mr..
o. E. Hall for bis courtesy in the of the par
lor of the hotel. Adjourned.
After adjournment, Mr. Bidwell, chairman of
the committee OF arrangements, called the CON-
mttee together, and suggested that the forth
coming public presentation be published in the
daily papers. 1t will be found elsewhere.
NOBLE CHARITY.-A grand vocal and instru-
menta. concert, for the benefit of ST. Mary's
Church, at Carroton is to be given at st. Alphon-
sUs Hall, on ST. Andrew street, near Magazine,
| this evening, at O'Clock, by the choir of ST.
| Nary's Church, reinforced by large number OF
the best artists and amateurs in New Orleans.
Monsieur Curto will officste as chorus leader,
Mr.. Groenevelt ss solo violinist, Mr.. Gustave
Vom Hole organist, and PhilIp Greuling as
! pianist. The programme is exceedingly varied
AID well chosen. he performers are at the
head Of the musical profession in this city. and
the cause in which the concert is to be given is
worthy of the most generous patronage. We
trust TO find 81. Alphonsus Hall crowded TO night.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.-There was held regu-
lar meeting OF this board last evening, President
| Graham iD the chair and the following members
present: Aldermen Burbank, Tucker, Kellogg,
! Zacharie and Woohey.
The minutes of last meeting were read and ap.
proved.
A communication from the msyor relative to
the labors Of Mr.. ]. o. Harris, appointsi by him
| TO visit and report upon the condition of the
charitable Institutions Of this city. and recon-
mendiDg q compensation to Mr.. Harris for his
| services, was received.
A resolution from the lower board, recurring
! the surveyor TO give reasons why the bridge at
Magnolia street over the New Canal is not open,
although completed, was cOncurred in.
A resolution from the same body. providing for
the sale of the stalls of the Bazaar Market for the
| present year was concurrei in.
A resolution DOm the same body, providing for
the appropriation Of $500 to purchase books to
record judgments in city tax suits was concurred
in.
On motion Of Mr.. woolhay the question of com.
pensation TO Mr. j. o. Harris, was referred to the
finance committee.
resolution authorizing and directing the open
ing Of an account Of the Touro fund was also con-
Cured in.
A minority report of the finance committee was
read, and appears in the proceedings of the Board
of Assistant Aldermen.
Mr.. Zacharie moved to lay the report on the
fahi in hat MD
soon cease. Not seconded.
On motion of Mr.. Tucker the report was re-
ceived.
A resolution to raise the curb and tagging on
Canal street, from Magazine to Rampant street,
and substituting iron for flag crossings, was offered
by the streets and landings committee.
Mr.. Burbank moved TO amend, provided the
work does not cost more than $500" Carried.
resolution approving of various contracts was
adopted.
resolution approving the grant of right of
way TO ID. b. Mccarthy for q railroad on Marias,
Where and other streets was adopted.
A resolution approving Of the grant Of way TO
F. Wintz for railroad on Esplanade and other
streets, was adopted.
resolution to pay $753 to A. D. Grief for pro-
visonsl urDishe0 TO the poor in 1862, was adopted
and sent to the lower board for concurrence.
Mr.. Woolaey presented q petition from Paul
Waterman d Co., which he said had been under
consideration by the committee on streets and
landings for upwards Of year. The petition
second time referred to the committee on streets
an6 landings. Mr.. WOolfiey Land some stress upon
the word " consideration evidently with The in.
tenton Of reprOving the tardy action Of the com
nlittee.
The board then went into executive session
pending which they received an invitation from
the low board TO meet that body in joint session,
10 elect thirteen commissioners OF the House of
Refuge. The election being Effected the board re.
turned 10 adjourn until next Tuesday night.
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERxEs.-The board
met last evening at hslf-past seven, Mr. Chadwick,
the president. in the char. Present-8essrs. Ster.
ry. Breen, Dunn, Shields, Scott, Perkins, Sullivan
kearny, Msry and Joubert.
The following communication from the mayor
was read
"Genhemel-The action Of Gen. Buchsnan in
postpoHiDg the meeting of the legislature till No
Vember next, if carried out, will work such Sc
rious damage TO the interests Of the city, that
feel constrained to call your attention again to the
subject Of city finances. The previous losses
which the city sustained in making It's purchases,
and which all the departments Of the government,
including employees and teachers OF the public
schools suffer, 10 receiving their psy n deprecated
city currency, and for which no relief can be OBJ.
tained for six months to come il we wait for the