The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-02
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and by or s O'Clock this morning we
may look for rcusing Northwestern. and for
temperature which will cause blankets and
winter clothing TO come again into requisiton.
Be 1t so-everybody is tired of the oppressive
weather we have bad for the past three or four
months. and will cheerfully welcome any change,
no matter how far it may go into the other ex-
treme.
The FEvERIsH ExcITRsENT which during last
week peryaded the community, paralyzns trade
body and everything, has vanished, like some
dark specter coDjured up in the dreams of q rest
less sleeper. and in its place has come season
of comparative quetude. Could but the braw-
lngs of fractions men be stilied, could our people
only be permitted without interference to follow
their honest avocations, and settle down into the
channels of everyday life, urdsturbed by wars
and constant rumors OF wars. these quiet days
would be but foretaste Of the tranquility and
the prosperity which would combine to enrich US
and make rs a once more happy and thriving
people.
A SAD OccuRRENcE.-It is with sincere regret
that we feel ourselves called upon to record the
death, at his own hand, of John E. McGowan,
young man well known and much esteemed in this
city. Mr.. MCGOWAN, from some causes of which
il is useless TO speak now, had become dissatisfied
with life. and had several times expressed deter
minstion TO commit suicide. Yesterday, about
mid day, he entered the cemetery on Washington
street, near Prytania, in the Fourth District and
after few minutes conversation with the sex.
ton, repaired to the tomb of family among
whom he had been brought up, and with whom
he had always been favorite. The sexton had
left Mr. McGowan but an instant, wher the re-
port of pistol induced him to retrace his steps.
He found :the unfortunate young man bleeding
profusely from the head. Meg. asked him for a
which was binding him. He then fell, and never
spoke afterwards. except incoherently.
carriage was Immediately called, and, nobody
knowing his name or address, he was conveyed TO
al tkaI 7hA for. lie ntnra f.f
above having learned of the circumstances Of the
tragedy, did everything 10 their power to alleU-
ate his suferngs, and endeavored to have him
transported to their residence, but the physicians
O'Clock yesterday evening poor Jack McGowan
breatbed his las:-reRretted by thousand warm
and steadfast friends and companions IN arms.
Jack McGowan was, we believe, a Phnadel-
phian by birth, and aged about 26 or 2S years.
Hs father was prominent politician in Califor-
MIA at one time and his uncle Is the welEknown
steamship captain that used TO sail from this port
TO New York and Havana. Jack was true
hearted and gallant fellow as ever lived. He
served during the war in the Washington Arti-
lery and was beloved and admired by all who
knew him. His body was carried from the hos
pital last evening to the Hancock Club, No. l35
Canal street. of which be vas an active member,
and the funeral will start thence tomorrow after
noon, at o'clock. We trust that every Demo
crat, and eve.y one in the city that ever wore a
gray uniform, will attend the last rites of one
who was always foremost in battle, and always
jealous in the cause of friendship and right
TIE VARIETIES will open, as has been stated,
next week with a superior stock company.
Manager Floyd has arrived and is making prepa-
rations for The Inauguration of what he is de-
termned shall be brilliant and successful season.
The Academy, too, reopens TO morrow noon, II
will be remembered, under the auspices OF Prof.
Haselmayer, a necromancer and magician, as
well as bird trainer and musician of more than
usual merit. If we may judge from the opinion
expressed in the journals of other cities. We
The 81. rn nc6sles VIII throw open it. door. fo- the
DeBar is busy, and has. in addition to engaging
MIR. Pope as leading gentleman, bespoken several
prominent star performers.
DESIGNATIONS are coming in from members of
the police force quite numerousy, some thirty IN
the Second District alone having, is said, ten
dered theirs. 1t is no wonder. Men are very
naturally unwilling TO give their time and services
in return for promises to pay, hardly negotiable
at either butchers or bakers. man Is better
of " ho works for forty dollars a month and gets
his pay regularly, than he who labors hard for
eighty, payable months after it is due, and at
iuInous discount
AcApEMY OF MusIc.-To. morrow noon we are
10 have new treat in the first appearance at the
Academy of the renowned Prof. Haseimsyer. The
professor, 10 judge from his programme, must De
a man of varied sttanments. He plays won
derful instrument, the stylycarfe, and has drum
which is ssid to beat spirit rappings, and other
manifestations OF mediums. BE also exhibits, by
the performances of sixteen trained canaries. the
mysterious adventures OF Little All Right" and
will introduce during the entertainment tnou-
sand or two of his necromantic tricks, including
one called the Magic Paper Mill, or the Treasury
Department Outdone." Altogether the programme
promises well, and, we think, we are justified In
anticipating pleasing series oil entertainments
at the professors hands.
THE TEMPERA AZURE yesterday, as shown by the
afA
Canal and Royal streets, was as follows: At
6 A. NJ. 70 degrees; IL NJ. 81; P. M 81; 6P.
N. so.
TIE temperature yesterday, as shown by the
th. rmoneier at C. Duhamel's, Ill Canal street,
was as follows: At A. N. 50 degrees IL NJ.
IS; Pm. rs; 6P. N. I6.
The SENIOR REPoRrER OF TIE CRESCENT tenders
his waTm Acknowledgements 10 the Fossil Guards
for the honor conferred by his nomination as an
honorary member of that splendid club.
BAND MUsIc.-we cannot too earnestly recon
mend 10 The consideration of the various clubs OF
the city the proposition from the central commit
tee OF Inde pendent Clubs that no leader oil oand
of music shall receive more than so tor one night
and DO performer more than s.. There has been
| on occasions of big turn outs, outrageous extor
sors on the part of musicians, aud the only remedy
| il in general comb nation against II on the par
| of the Deuocraic organizations in the parish.
TrE IsDEPENpENT DEMoCRArIC CLUBS Of New
| Orleans are to hold a grand mass meeting, ol
| Congo square, on the ION inst.
| raurx.rxo REcapITs fne unIEed Stafe
| cavalry will shortly leave for Austin, Texas.
Lnur. j. n. LEE. thirty ninth infantry. actinI
| assistant inspector general, has been dispatched
| to Opelousas with instructions 10 investigate ant
| report upon the causes and circumstances OF th'
| recent riot st that place.
THE STEAMER NINA SHINES and the Gretn'
| ferr, boat coIlided 10 the liTer on Wecnesda.
| night. No lives were lost.
| TIE NEW METRoPoLITAN POLICE BOARD ha
! organized and entered upon its duties.
| CtSrRAL COMMITTEE IEDsPENDENT CLFBS.-th
| list of the officers of this organization VIII
| found 10 another column, Together with the ist o
clubs that are represented by accredited dele
gates.
THE CRESCENT REPo2TER thanks hr. W. ID
Irwin the well known proprietor at the corner
| St Charles and Gravier streets, for his klnd ihV
tatiou TO attend the opening festival at bis ne'
| restaurant at that locality, this afternoon. MI
| Irwin is too well known in New Orleans as genis
ard accomplished hsst and caterer Tor the oppol
tunity TO be overlooked.
| TaE APPOINTMENTS AND REMOVALS IN tne Sus1ol
House are still progressing. AT precisely tw
| minn;es before three o'clock on the Both, notice
/ re run har Qf an