The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-29
Thermometer at c. Duhamels, Ill Canal street,
was as follows; Att A. N. 81 degrees; IL n.
rs; BPM. so; 6P. 70.

Thermometer at c. Buhamel's, Ill Canal street,
/ was as follows; At A. N. e7 degrees IL n.
rs; 3P.N so; or. NJ. 7e.
GOOD OLD CREOLE DINSEE,-We yesterday,
were the recipients of the hospitality Of that
prince OF restaurateurs, "Augusee Broue," well
known formerly as the host of the "Peerin,' at
his newly opened establishment-ths" "Campement
Restaurant
Auguste gave us dinaer with which no pos.
sible fault could De found. 1t was such as might
have been laid upon the tables of our old creole
bOns UiUGnts IN the palmy days of New Orleans,
and We cordially believe that there are few
res taurateurs IN America who could have done
half as well. Were 1t not that we do not wish to
excite the envy Of all those who were not there,
we would give the bill of fare. But let the reader
who doubts that il was splendid 20 there and cal
for duplicate. It will not be hard 10 take, and
will not cost fortune either.
SPEECH BY GEN. RoussEAu.-TLe gallant com.
mander Of this department, Maj. Gen. Rousseau
was serenaded by tie Chanticleer Club and their
escorts, at his residence on Apollo street, on Sat
urdsy evening. In response, the general appeared
upon bis balcony. and said
my fello1o cilizens-I thank you for this call
and the beautiful music and flowers you bring
with you. But must repeat TO you what have
said to all other clubs who have honored me with
call-that deem it Inconsistent with my posi-
tlon and duty as an army officer to say ANYTHING
lit is, however, a ft occasion to say word on
suoiher matter, induced at the moment BY the
passing of negro procession. an instant ago, and
the exhibition of some feeling on both sides. Let
me tell you, my countTymen, that you cannot
afford to have riot or mob in your city. let who
will begin IL. It can bring no good TO you or
yours, but evil only. Ii can relieve you OF no
grievance real or imaginary.
al hope you will allow no bad men to precipi
tate you into collision with your opponents, and
that you will hold him of either side who provokes
1t your worst enemy. The man, white or black,
who in duces q riot here deserves instant death,
and trust will receive what he merits. You must
bear and forbear 10 the future as IN the past till
time and your own peaceful action shall make all
things even.
But enough. have no fear of you. Your
honest and manly faces invite implicit confidence,
as have the quiet, peaceful and gentlemanly de-
pertinent Of all the professions who have honored
me with a call.
And now, thanking you again for the compli-
msntyou pay me, bid you good night"
SHOOTING OF RICHARD MURPHY.-About Eve
O'Clock Sunday morning the neighborhood Of
st. Mary's Market was the scene OF another des-
perate reneounter, which resulted in the Wouudlng
ard probable death of Richard Murphy, police
officer, who about two years since was tried for
the murder of the lamented Fred Gruber. After
a night passed in dissipation, Murphy became In
voved in some dispute with one OF bis comrades,
Peter Gallagher and made a movement as II to
draw a pistol and shoot him, but was induced to
90 off short distance. He subsequently returned,
however, and this time became involved with
supernumerary policeman, named Z. ID. Gordon,
tol and snapped il twice. Gordon, in turn fred
twice, the first ball taking effect in Murphy's
groin. Gallagher is also said to have hred twice
at Murphy who, wounded as he was, sought re.
fuge in a saloon, where he was subsequently found
and conveyed thence to the Charity Hospital.
Both Gordon and Gallagher were arrested, and at
noon yesterday, being confronted with Murphy at
the hospital the latter pointed out Gordon as the
man who had shot him. Both the accused were
remanded. At latest reports there were no pros
Decls of the wounded mans recovery.
A CUTTNG AFFAIR.-Corporal koosen reports
that at H. P. N. on Sunday. man named Mat
Leps drew knife upon woman with whom he
was qusrreDg in house on Barracks street.
He, the corporal rushed upon him, took the knife
away, and then gave call.rap for assistance.
Leps then went of in the direction Chartres street.
where be subsequently fell and laid across the
gutter. The Sixth Ward Democratic Club was
passing at the time. ln scufiie which ensued
officer Mohr of the police force was slightly
| 6aBVyle1-Yith u bnifc IN the left hip. and Leps
to bis residence, the latter is now lying at the
Charity Hospital. Who did the cutting has not
been ascertained.
TIE CHARGE of embezzlement against Messrs
| s. Hirsch, J. Waterman, B. W. Warner and r..
| Burcke, was tried yesterday before Recorder
| Becker, and failed. The accused were all honor
| ably discharged. The case was in regard to sew.
| enty.eght barrels of rum deposited in bonded
warehouse.
ANOTHER SHOOTING AFFA1R-A colpsed boy
1
| ploy of Mr.. Noise, on Camp street, between Race
! and Orange streets. The pistol was loaded with
shot which took effect in the womans right eye
inficting an ugly wound Thornton made his
| escape.
CAR DRIvER SHOT AT.-Special Officer
| Canonge reports that last evening, man en-
tered one of the City Railroad cars, corner OF 81
Peter ana ronti streets with lighted cigar in hi:
| mouth. Being requested by the driver to put 4
| out the smoker refused, and, drawing revolver
shot the driver in the left ear, and then alightng
made his escape. The wound is not dangerou
one.
SERIOUS AccIDENT.-About 9 O'Clock last night
Louis Bravier. keeper of No. 2l's Engne-h house
accidentally shot himself in the abdomen with
revolver which he was cleaning. Tie wound !
said to be dangerous one.
TIE ALARM OF FIRE about IL o'clock last nigh
came from the corner of Magnolia and Frat
streets. Further details We could not ascertain
W. ARE INDEBTED to Mr.. William Ennis, secrets
~ of the Washington Club, for the following scor
OF q match game of base ball, the second OF tn
series played between the second mines Of tn
Washington and Pelican Clubs The former clu
was also victorious in the first game OF the series
The match was played on the grounds OF th
mi