The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-05
Goral 5ntelli9enre.

6umor which makes them worthy of being res.
cued from oblivion.
There was, in the olden time, justice of the
peace in the square of the city, whom shall call
Papillon. Squire Papilon was Frenchmsn by
birth, soldier of the great Napoleon, and high
mettled, honorable man. But in the ways of the
world he wss guileless and inexperienced as a
child. His clerk was young Creole, (he still
lives, respected member of the BARI who was
intimately acquainted with the population of the
city, and TO whom was referred every puZzling
question Of finance or law. A great many people
brought suits before Squire Papillon. but the
costs were seldom paid. The clerk finally sug.
gested TO his honor the squire that, when suit
was presented, if the client was good for the
costs he would place his goose quill his right
ear; If bad, over the left, and the suit could be
either received rejected, according to the posi-
tiOn occupied by THAT mighty instrument of little
men," Ibis proceeding proved emnently sue
cessful, until, one day, two contendi1g parties
made their appearance in court. both eager to be
plaintiff. The squire was nonplussed. He turned
an implOring look his clerk. The clerk was
impassive. The squire looked at the clerks ears,
first the right and then the left ear. The "grsy
goose quill' was not visible to the naked eye.
With much reluctance he accepted the suit. heard
the testimony, dOoidod t, and tho parties retired.
II was dairy case, involving the feuds and preju
dices Of the Gascon milkmen of the Metairie
Ridge. The day was a rainy one in July. One of
the witnesses had come TO town on horseback.
had hitched his nag to post near the court, had
taken of his sheepskin saddle to keep 1t dry, and
put it for safe keeping in the court room. The
witness went of with the crowd to a neighboring
cabaret for some refreshment, leaving his nag
and saddle as they were. When the loom was
clear, the squire called the clerk. How
is it l saw nothing of your pen" g. Mon.
sle,r !. Jqge." Was the reply, neither Of
his honor, "whose saddle is that ~ at belongs
to the owner of the horse you see outsde-one
of the witnesses for plaintiff" "Let the horse
and saddle be attached then, and sold Immediately
aNI IfrUtf fdafa fhan ~ ha anI
accoutrements were sold at auction, the costs
paid, and the milkman got home on ''Shank's
Mare.n
THE VALUE OF A WHIsTLE.-There was a re-
markable man, IN the oden time, in New Orleans,
whose adventurous career if written would be in
tensey interesting. He was a Frencbman, had
served in European wars had been a member of
Leitte's organization, and fought with fearless
courage at the battles of Chalmette. he was,
further, man of commanding presence, a scholar,
and has written a history of General Jacksons
campaign of lSl4'l5, which is still q standard
book of reference.
Men about town, in those days, were sudden
and quick in quarrel blows were rarely ex-
changed between disputants, a street fight never
occurred, and killing, except by criminals, was
unknown. Duelng was arbiter. Our hero was
one of the most daring and eXactng of the linen
about town." He was looked upon as a profess
siOnal duellist and a abdnjbOchelT-up to anything,
however scsndslous, provided it was remunera.
About this time, wealthy planter from a
neighboring State, whilst on a visit to the city,
committed some offense, the nature of which we
have forgotten, but which involved every penalty
of the law except capital punishment. He would
cheerfully have given $4,000 TO be released but
the Judge, man of very high character, required
that bail to that amount should be furnished by
citizen well known and responsible. The culprit's
attorney, as last resort. went to the hero of this
anecdote. Give me four thousand dollars in
hand" said he, land in three weeks your friend
shall be free." The money was furnished Our
hero picked out one of Laftte's old gang, (which
was now broken up, man like himself, who was
a gentleman by birth; he took him around to a
tailors, substituted elegant Partisan clothing for
his seedy nautical toggery, and the eX-pirate,
after his metamorphOss would have shOne in any
drawing room. Filling his accomplice's pocket
With bank tHlgs car aaventsrer t1ok him RroaRd
to Hewlehs and the old p Snu iaoFssTas sAf-5 "a
him pay for dinners and lake parties, and brought
him into the judges company whenever that was
possible.
tor determined that things we're ripe for exeeu-
ton. He accompanied his accomplice and the
attorney Of the guilty planter to court, where
they sat until there was lul in the proceedings.
BY the way, your honor" said the lawyer.
| rising as if casually, "my unfortunate client,
Mr.. =, is suffering intensely in jail, and we are
very anxious to obtain his release" He must
furnish good and solvent security as told you at
first, and his security must be well; known eltI-
sieur A., who is willing to go bail to that amount,
| or double if necessary" "Can you bring any
body to swear to his pecuniary ability" L" Ger
| tainly. your honor; here is our old friend Major
L." asked the Judge, sis Mr.. A; good for
| s2O,OOO?" What-tt?" exclaimed L., with
| prolonged whistle, and raising his hand with ex.
tended fOrefnger, good for $2O,OOOl Great
| hesven!r "That is sufficient" replied the
| Judge, "let the bond be made out and the pri-
J soner released" The prisoner made tracks for
parts unknown as well as Monsieur A., his bonds
man. The case came up in due time and was
| called. Neither culprit nor security, as was 10
be expected, was present. The Judge, in tow
sring passion ordered the sherifs officer to hunt
up Major L., and bring him forthwith into court.
The major came. " How is this, sir Why did
you tell me Monsieur A. was good for $40, 900, or
even double or triple that amount"' " Me, me
saw he was good for so much money!" cried ths
| quasi astonished L.. "no, Sir said nothing OF
the kind" "What, sir |! when asked you the
question did you not raise your finger and whistle
| in order to make me believe he was good for a
| million?' Your honor is mistaken. l only
whisted at the idea that such worthless vaga
| bond could be thought good on a bond requiring
the security of pstareen." Ard so the afail
ended.
| AMONG THE names Of passengers from Havana
on the steamer Juniata, We observe that OF Ex
Mayor John 7. Monroe.
THE MILITARY REVIEW and parade were tn
principal public events of yesterday: Two bat
ialions of the lst infantry, Graham's battery, Is
artillery, and Co. G., 9th cavalry preceded b!
music and all under command Of Gen. VIM
Graham, marched up st. Charles street IN IN
morning to headquarters, where Gen. Buchanan
surrounded by his staff, in full uniform. reviewe'
| the command. national salute Of thirty-seve
guns was fred by section of the battery in La
fayette square, and after dark there was an ex
hibition Of fire works at the same point. The dis
play of bunting at headquarters and the othe
military Offices was profuse, the qusrtermaster
building, corner of Camp and South streets, bein
particularly noticeable in this respect. The Gu!
tom House and municipal Offices were close
throughout the day.
SUBTEBRANEAN GAS is still flowing as freely q
ever from the tube sunk at No. 10 Gravier stree
some four months ago. The supply appears to D
| inexhaustible.
July FOURTH is no longer q national holiday
At least it seems to be regarded so at this epoct
but il is to be hoped that another era is TO CON
| very shortly which shall bring rs back to trad
tiOpary times. The Fourth of July was honore
| by our fathers; it was honored yesterday by 10
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