New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-21
LOCALINTELLlGRNCE.
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The offense was committed in June last
year. One of the accused, Davies, kept q
variety store on which they had effected a
large insurance. Previous to the arrest of
the parties young clerk edivulged to the
proper authorities that one or more Of the
prisoners had offered him certain amount
OF money If he would do their Bidding in
setting fire to the aforesaid premises. He
consented at the instance of Insurance.
agents and police, and agreed to keep them
fully informed, which he did. On lhe night
set for the deed complete understanding
existed between them so that accused might
be Immediately arrested. As agreed on by
one of the accused and the clerk, prepara.
tons were made and the match applied, the
store left and door locked and one Of the par
ties ut once taken into custody by an officer,
who received a preconeerted signal from
the clerk. The fire was then extinguished,
and the establishment turned over to the
care of proper persons.
DaRoGha, Becker, and Davies appe ared
in court, but Dubois and his bondsihan are
non est.
Previous to calling the Jury, Colonel
Field filed a bill of exceptions, in that the
jury was not empanneled in accordance with
the congressional bill of civil rights. Dis.
trict attorney filed demurrer to the ex-
ceptions. Challenges by accused and state
exhausted the jury before twelve men
good and true y had been seated in the box.
Deputy Sheriff Hubbard went into the
highways and secured twenty talismen,
nineteen of whom were challenged. The
twt ntieth proved acceptable to all con-
cerned, anu the principal witness, Levi,
the young clerk, who made an expose of the
transaction, gave his evidence in a clear,
convincing manner. Being unable to finish,
the case was continued. We. at the time,
gave this young mans testimony in full
bnr fo1sa do rof licf ra1n A L
Field and Judge A. A. Atocha for the de-
fense. al-
BONDS Forfeited.
When the notorious Watson was arrested
for his participation in the wholesale rob
berry of Lihenthals iewelry store, Canal
street, he remained in prison only few
days. Judge Gastinel sent the accused be-
fore the criminal court under bonds of
$1,000, which was given by George Foster,
the man who is at present himself under
bonds to appear before the same tribunal
for burglary All the required formalities
on the part of the court were faithfully full.
filed in regard to Foster, who stated on
oath that he was WORTH after all his liabili-
ties were paid, over $1,000: Yesterday the
case of Watson was called for second time,
but the accused did not respond to the
summons. His. bondsman, Foster, was on
hand, and intimated his willingness to sat
isfy the court by paying the $1,000. The
court declared the bond forfeited. Watson
is supposed to be in or about the city, if we
may believe dozens Of assertions made daily
on the streets.
Charge OF Breach of Trust
In the month of January, 1867, Charles
II. Roberts, he asserts on affidavit deposited
with the business firm Of Pollingue e Caiac
the sum of $4,000 in 7-30 coupon bonds.
Affiant asserts that the bonds were deposited
with accused to be given up on demand,
which demand has not been complied with.
Suit was brought before the first recorders
court and there dismissed. The same case
or something similar is now before the
second recorders court. Messrs. Voorhies
and Hughes, attorneys for defendant, file
bill of exceptions in this tribunal, stating
that the identical charges-breach of trust
and embeZZlement-were preferred before
Recorder Neville, where the matter was dis
missed; and they also state that they object
TO the Jurisdiction of this court, and ask
that the suit be thrown out. Examina.
tion will take place next Wednesday,
Overlooking with Gas.
Anotherpatent well has been sunk in the
building l66 Gravier street, near the middle
of the room. The pipes had been sunk
about fifty feet and afterward taken up and
again sunk. Last evening when the work
men left of work they thought to try what
effect q lighted match would have. In
stantly beautiful bright flame shot up to
the height of three feet above the surface,
and when this occurred arrangements were
made to place a regular gas burner over the
pipe. To-day our citizens can view the
sight, and pass Judgment on what at present
appears equally strange and profitable.
BeAutY and Fashion.
Canal street, for several days past, has
blossomed in beauty and fashion to an eX-
trsordinary degree. There is little or no
indication of hard times in what one wit
nesses along that great thoroughfare. The
large dry goods, variety, and jewelry estab-
lshments never before made such splendid
displays Of wares, and in most instances at
prices that are nearly reasonable. Invent.
ors in fashions certainly have taxed their
genius to the utmost TO tempt purchasers Dv
producing unusually fiRe specimens of art,
for use and ornament. IL seems to us that
things are somewhat different from the
times when our grandfathers were lads.
The Loaded Ikevolver.
An old feud yesterday morning eliminated
in an attempt to commit murder. Giovanni
Masseni and Giovani Battefort have long
been at enmity of the fercest kind, and
coming face to face on Gaiennie street Bat
tefort drew his revolver. and fred a shot at
the other one, after having waited for him
TO pass. The ball was, fortunately, not well
sent, or we'll sent. as the case may be. The
assailant was at once taken into custody by
officer Williams. He is still in prison, and
will to-day be arraigned on the charge OF
attempting to commit murder.
The Gagged watehman.
The private watchman of Kloppenberg,
who was Wednesday night gagged and s.
brutslly misused by the burglars, is still
very low, being unable to leave his bed. His
| sufferings are temporary but acute. He
thinks he can identify the burglars, and his
| description of one of them answers very wei
for Watson. A woman passing the dool
| Just as the men raped describes the villains
| in every particular the same as the watch
man, and confirms the belief that one O
| them was the notorious thief.
The Last AEurder.
John Maddox, the cripple who is accused
| of having killed John Rogers few day
| ago with q small knife, was yesterday morn
| ing arraigned in the first district record
er's court and plead not guilty. His re
| quest that few days time be given him
| for preparation and to secure witnesse
was granted. II is intended TO hold an eX
animation next Monday,
A Few LoealKtesns-
The fire Wednesday night occurred on tn
1 fair grounds. A small building, by som
\ unexplained reason, was on fire, aud wa
totally destroyed.
A lad whose name is supposed 20 hav
been Cornelius 0iBrien, hiteen years old
| fell into the river from his stifP Off jackson
street, and was droWped. The body disap
/ peared. a. lgl,
/ We have since learned that the body wa
last night found under the wharf just below
jackson street. It was taken TO the houa'
of his friends 64 Rousseau street.
Thunder lightning, and rain iast hlsh
more than was pleasant for everybody;
ReIia Memnnis IA a Dretty name lot