The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-21
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THE NEW TURNER'S HALL, at the corner of
Drysdes and Lafayette streets, will be formally
opened tomorrow by the German Turngemeinde,
the ceremonies beginning at II o'clock. There
will be orchestral and vocal performances and
addresses by distinguished speakers.
DR.. ]. W. ROGERS will deliver lecture at st.
AlphOnsus Hall tomorrow evening at hslf.past 7
O'Clock. The subject chosen is " st. Patrick's
Banner" The CRESCENT returns thanks for com.
plimentary tickets.
MAGNOLIA GROVE No. 1, U. A. o. D., gave q
fancy dress and masquerade ball last night at the
German Company hall, which was well attended
and productive of enjoyment for those who at
tended.
OYs- ER BAY paid the CRESCENT double tribu te
last night. Either one welcome. The first was
an advertisement, the other jar of choice, fat,
salt, delicious cock oysters. Borges, the proDrie
tor, frequently watches all night on the levee for
the luggers, and as he pays the highest price for
his oysters, 30 has he the best that come TO New
Orleans. Borges has recently, at the instance Of
many patrons. fitted up the second floor next to
the Gem for family parties; and as he and his em-
ployes are Democrats and members Of the Sey.
mour Knights Association, ladies and gentlemen
can rely upon being treated with attention and
respect. The CRESCENT heartily commends
Oyster Bay, particularly the upstairs portion,
10 its readers. Try Oyster Bay once, aHd you
will oftentimes return.
Ma. JAMES E. McBETH, United States internal
of constant and unremtting attention TO his duties
in this district, has, we learn rendered resigna-
tion of his commission on account of i'll health.
Those who have had official or social Intercourse
with Mr.. McBeth, and they are not few, will con.
cur with us in wishing him hearty success in
whatever undertaking be may embark upon so
soon as his physical condition will permit.
THE TEMPERATURE yesterday, az shown BY the
Thermometer st G. Duhsmel's, Ill Canal street,
lately corner Bienville and Chartres streets. was
as follows: At 6 A. n. 63 degfees; IL NJ. 20; 3
pm. 76: P. NJ. "a.
Mr.. E. M. BoULIGNy, late collector Of internal
revenue for the second district Of hppiSs hpnaonsss
reached the CITY last evenings ny 'ne OPoiousoe
railroad
on FRIDAY NIGHT the thieves appear to have
made a regular onslaught upon the residents near
the upper city line, four robberies having been
committed in the immediate vicinity Of one an
other in that section.
From the residence of Mr.. Seichsnaydre. cor
ner of Apollo and Toledano, there were stolen q
gold watch and chain, ten silver spoons, pair OF
pants and two coats, the latter being, however,
discovered in the morning in an empty lot three
corners above. The watch stolen may be identi-
fed by the No. 1913. and was made by Thomas
Russell 4 Son, Liverpool. .
From the house of MIR. Csufield, corner of Tole-
dsno and Dryades the thieves succeeded in steal.
ing q silver watch, No. 1857; hair bracelet
marked "Mary," and two other bracelets, valued
in all at $50. .-... 81. ...
The thieves also broke into the premises of Mrs.
Brown, on Third street, between st. Charles and
ALoIlo and carried off six chickens. Two IN
known colored men were the offenders, it is said
in this case, and probably were also guilty in the
fourth robbery, which consisted of the stealing OF
two chickens from the premises of Mr.. Abrahams,
corner Fourth and Carondelet streets.
NJ. Casino RoUGER, citizen of the French
empire resident in this city, has brought against
Mr.. Francis Foucher, OF the parish Of St. John
the Baptist, suit for alleged trespass, ayerrlng
| in his petition that defendant has occupied his
| land and has sold from it wood, and railroad
sleepers and ties TO q large amount. He claims
| damages thereupon to the amount Of s5O,0o0.
BENZ. DHEDEN, q negro, was arraigned yester
| day before United States Commissioner Urban
| upon charge preferred by Jean Pase of No. q
| Ursunes street, Of having passed upon him q
counterfeit United States treasury note Of the de-
| nomination of $40. The bill, which was shown
| us, is wretchedly executed, as was also counter
| felt fifty cent note found upon the person Of &C
| cused.
JOHN RoDDEs, one of the most steadfast and in
telgent of the Second District police. yesterday
| arrested three negro wenches on Canal street
who had in their possession beautiful diamond
ring worth fully fifteen hundred dollars, which had
doubtless been stolen. All three of the coffee
| colored graces were furnished with elegant ac-
| commodations in the hotel de Bob Swain, until
Monday morning. when Recorder Gsstnel, q great
and learn the story of the amiable owners. Mr..
Roddes deserves credit for his slertness, and it i
to be hoped the riehtful owner Of the jewel will
properly appreciate him.
THKRE Is MATCH GAME OF BASEBALL talked oi
| between the Lone Stars Of this city and the Dra
matics of Mobile, to take place on the 5th prox
That the game will be an exciting one, none fa
miliar with the respective merits of the contest
ants can doubt.
IT WAS MENTIONED some time since that young
man named Ryland had been accused OF forging
the signature of Gen. Beckwith, chief commissary
upon check for SIS, 500, purportiHg TO pc drawn