The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
Gural SntelIisenrs.

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IT is RuAoRkD that several steamboats, hav.
been chartered to bring the Radical negroes from
All paris OF the surrounding country to the city il
oroer mat they may swell the ranks OF the polti
cal demonstration TO come OF on the evening Of
| the 9th inst We have heard II stated thai SONS
of the Radical sachems have already made An oil
cation at the livery stables to hire horses for tina,
| occasion; the answer invariably given being that
security must first be furnished as the class that
| are expected TO act as riders are not of that de
scripton to be safely iutrusted with horsefesh.
"GALLERY" OF DIsTNcrroN-Mr. Rober,
h Mcmillan, of this city, has sent Us very
curious and interesting sheet containing the pho
| togfaphs OF the members Of the late State con
ven,ioD: There 10 evidently perfect resemblance
70 we nsihe original m each OF these numerous
portraits, and they hold the mirror up to nature.
There must have been some malice In the group
ing for the blacks and whites are mingled to-
gether with hberality which would delight the
| soul of Horace Greeley or Mrs. Beecher's toe To
the descendants of the white men thus thrown
| INTO luxtaposition with antagonistic race this
excellent piece OF workmanship will be an inyalu-
able legacy. To go down TO posterity with Crom-
| well Moses and Scott, is an honor accorded 10
out very few men In a century. But why does
the attitudinzer, Campbell, the pretty young man
| have himself taken posteriori9 ? Is be ashamed
OF his company, or is he afraid to show his face,
THIS REPORTER wants here to thank some
OF bis good friends who, with q kind thoughtful.
ness Of "ye local." presented to him complimeu.
tsry tickets (for both the friends and the tickets
we're plursl) 10 an entertainment given last night
The affair was gotten up for charitable purposes,
OF course, by some OF the best known ladies aud
| gentlemen in New Orleans. and loud have been
the notes Of preparation for il sounded during
the last few days. Eagle Hall, the selected place.
was crowded with the charitsbly disposed long
before the hour named, and the result as we
| learn. showed that their patience was well re-
warded. The entertainment consisted in part OF
| number Of tablesux we'll conceived, testify ex-
ecoted and participated 10 by persons whose many
advantages. social and natural well it them for
shiDlng on the mimic stage. Besides these, some
OF he best amateur musical talent of the city
volunteered for the occasion, and the sweet not
OF Miss g., and the ne and accurate perform snces
OF the Mendelssohn Quartette filed the hall.
seeming IN beautiful accord with the pure feelings
OF charity which bad inspired the affair.
!" This reporter" 1" regrets that his other engage,
ments prevented bs arriyslstaih- drop on the last
l9Sieau but his criticism OF the affair Is founded
upon the unanimous opinion of all who were for.
tuna,e enough to be present during the whole of
It, he does know, however, that the performan.
ces concluded. away went benshes and chairs the
strains of deux-temps rose on the air. and maid
and cavalier whirled of in glorious gsl0p. How
late TINS last amusement was kept up deponent
sayeth not, but doubts not that sheer fatigue
alone compelled the closing Of the nights de-
lights. -
If all well-doipg were as pleasant as going to
such an affair as that of last night, how delight
fully easy 1t would be to be a saint?
sAAC WILLIAMS, negro boy OF Is. has been
found guilty OF the murder of white boy in
Agiers named Foote. in July last. The Jury
made the proyiso that the crime was not to be
expiated with capital punishment.
BREvEr LIEUTENANT COLONEL W. T. GENTRY.
Captain Seventeenth Infantry, is relieved from
duty as acting assistant inspector general at head
quarters, and will report in person to the CO N
manding general, de partment of the Missouri
YESTERDAY ALFRED CASEY was arrested on a
warrant. charged by P. h. Duncan with obtain.
ing money under false pretenses. He was taken
to the station, but subsequently released on bail.
A RoBBERY.-wm. Mitchell was arrested yes.
terdsy, charged by John Denny with rob Ding him.
The accused Is an old offender, and bears q bad
reDntauon with the authorities.
A DIFFICULTY occurred about one o. clock Mon.
day night in a den on Lafayette street, between
two men named Sam Franklin aud Jessie Coles,
IN which the latter was seriously stabbed In the
breast. with dirk. The criminal succeeded in |
making his escape.
TIE RESIDENCE Of Mr.. A. E. Stevens on st.
Andrew street, was entered by unknown persons |
on Monday night, who robbed 1t Of few valusbles
The robbers effected an entrance to the house |
through the window on the gallery, and made |
their escape without alarming any one.
JoHN TURPIN is accused by M. Bayett of en- /
bezzleuent and breach of trust. As soon as he 1
heard OF the fact he came to the station and sur
rendered himself. He claims to know nothing Of /
the transaction of which he is accused.
BOARD OF ALpRRMEN.-The board met last /
night, President Msrkey in the chair. Present: |
Messrs. Brady, Prados, Kaiser, Poynot, Pessou,
Shields, Boguille. Minutes read and adopted.
petition from j. G. Freret. secretary Of Water |
Works board, was referred TO finance committee.
resolution. fixing the term of Office OF city |
physician at two years, was adopted on its second |
reading
The controller was directed to prepare books
for names OF delinquent tax payers.
resolution authorizing the contrOlIer tn sail
the adjudication for repairs of the Seventh Dis
ulct Court, was adopted on its second reading.
The finance committee then reported on the /
resolution instructng the mayor and controller to
contract for all blanks and stationery, unfayor.
ably. and substitute compelling the sale Of the
contracts. Substitute read twice, adopted and
sent to the lower board.
On the petition Of the Hebrew Education So /
ciety asking relief for taxes of 1867, fsvorably by
resolution. Resolution passed its two readings
and goes 70 the lower board.
On the petition Of the Southwestern Bible So /
cefy, ask ng relief from taxes Of 1854 favorably
by resolution. The board refused to agree in the /
report and the resolution was rejected.
Mr.. PoyDo there called up resolution enforcing /
the collection of back taxes and judgments due /
the city. This puts all back bills in the hands of /
the city attorney. Further consideration was de-
ferred until next meeting.
The street aud landings committee reported on |
The petition OF certain citizens. asking a pave /
ment around rear OF St. Bernard market. favor
read twice, passed, and sent to the lower board.
On the resolution from the assistant board /
granting to Coroner Roche the use Of q room in /
the Cily Ball for az office, fsDorsbly.
On the petition of Messrs. Bartele & Norlier, |
butchers in 81. mary's market, asking permission
- .--.e.@ sAeir stalls. unfavorabiy. $50 n....
nr. 5nfelds then eaiiad np tue resouron author-
izng the mayor to contract with the Southern
Paving Company TO pave Race street from /
Icboupitoulss to Colsium street with Nicolson
pavement. This resolution has already pass ID the
lower board. Concurrsd in and sent to the mayor.
resolution authorizing Mr.. G.. Yom Hofe to
erect steam engine on his premises was adopted
on its second reading with an amendment com
pelling Mr.. Vom Hofe TO erect a brick wall
around his engine, was finally adopted and sent to
the mayor.
Mr.. Kaiser gave notice Of q motion to recon.
slider at the next meeting.
Resolutions from u,e Loecer Bodrd-A resolu. |
ton ordering The treasurer to stamp all city notes
paid over after the first September with the
words "BeariBg 80 per cent. from Sept '6s." Re-
ferred to special meeting to be held tonight at
8 O'Clock. trT |
Mr. Pra5os offered a resolution authorizing the
controller to pay the August rolls with city money
to such as are willing to accept il and TO those
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