The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-11
CITY TOPICk.

the useless condition of the Orleans street drain
ing ma chine. The water in many places, as far az
Broad street, was knee deep, and at present al
the canals in that section Of the city are within
few inches of OVERLOOKING. The shell road or
Broad street is under water. Should the weather
suddenly change to rain, which is not at all mprob
able, the denizens of that district may witness q
second edition, on q small scale, of the overflow
with which they have recently been afflicted. 1,
is time that something should be done to secure
our people from inundetions and the presidential
results of the stagnaton of the water in the drain
ing canals. The filth and scum which have &C
cumulated on the surface of the canals are already
| great ard disgusting to behold.
The crowds which gather each evening about
the policy shops where are displayed daily the
winning numbers drawn from the Louisiana Lot
terry wheel present curious study for the physi.
ognomist or an observer of human nature. Some
men come along, glance at the list, then at their
ticket, find they have won nothing, throw the
ticket away and go along without murmur. forci-
bly, suggesting that they used to this species
of disappointment, while others stop for half an
hour fumbliDg and fooling, grumblng and growl.
ing, now looking at the list, now at their tickets,
unwilling to admit that the tickle goddess has
again csjoled them out of their stamps. Some are
good natured, some surly some laugh and vow to
try it again, others their luck and forswear
such investments forever, 4. e., until next day.
But when. in these little motley gatherings, a
lucky man turns up, then it is that the study of
conference may be probably INDUCED in. The
man who, having won, quietly folds up his ticket
and puts it away in a safe corner of his pocket
until hoo - g. -
is your philosopher. Can the same be said of the
individual who, finding himself the drawer of
successful gig" or " saddle" tells the bystand-
ers of it, only to tantalze them and pile fresh fuel
upon the flames of t cir disappointment?
Last New Years Day gentleman went early to
shoemaker's to buy pair of new shoes in
which to make his customary visits. As luck
would have it, the shoemaker dropped his roll of
wax into his bench seat as he rose to accommo.
date his customer, who in turn, dropped into the
seat, and was half hour fitting himself satisfac-
torily. The wax melted under his heated exer.
tons, and spread over q certain region of his
pants. On rising, he noticed slight adhesion
to the seat on the part of his inexpressi.
bles, but, being in a great fuster, he thought
little Of 1t. One of his visits was made at a splen.
did mansion, where the furniture was new, and all
Of one gorgeous, light colored pattern. After a
few minutes spent in congratulatory remarks
usual TO the season. the host invited his visitor to
walk TO the sideboard in another room. As he
rose. in conformity with the invitation, he was
smitten with horror to feel the seat of his chair
clinging firmly TO his seat of honor. With des.
perate jerk be loosened the connection, and turn.
ing one glance around he saw a spot, the size of
his hand, of shoemaker's wax and grease upon the
princely chair. His emotions. as may well be
imagined. we're of the most extraordinary char.
acter. That gentleman will never buy another
pair Of shoes on New Years Day, if he should
even become a centenarisn.
1t is just possible that every body does not Know
Col. james II. Winafeld, general passenger agent
of the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern
railroad, but those who do not, ought to, for he
is gentleman worth knowing. Much of the sac.
cess of the above road depends upon the energy
and personal popularity of this gentleman, and the
company would meet with difference in their re.
ceipts should anything happen to him while prac.
ticiDg the velocipedel But when he gets to man.
age one as well he does the business of his road
look ont, velocipedians.
The following, circular, the context of which
will explain its noble purposes. reached US yes.
terdsy from New York. The people of the South
whose sympsthes are with the struggling Cubans
would certainly answer similar call with sIacrty
and Iiberality. We hope sincerely that the concert
which was to have taken place March 9th in
New York was pecuniary success and will be
repeated in all the cities of the United States:
Sir-The committee of Cuban ladies in New
NH Ancfra rf lsr- -
labors, and aware of your enlightenment aud
patriotism. have the honor of addressing YOU In |
order to ask your aid in their efforts to raise funds
to supply the necessities of the sick and wounded
of the army Of the hberators of Cuba who are so |
gloriously shedding their blood for the redemption
of their country.
With this holy object in view we purpose giving
a grand concert in this city on the 9th OF March |
next. conducted BY eminent artists who have gen.
erously volunteered their services for the occa-
zion, among others the celebrated songstress
Sonora Gazzaniga.
We hope that you will contribute to the extent
Of your ability to augment the funds and to in.
crease the supplies which may be sent to the camp
Of the PATRIOTS for which secure opportunities are
frequently presented here.
We will be grateful to you for whatever funds
you may remit to Us. through the well known
irms Of Simon de Wiser, so Exchange Place, or
Noses Taylor, A South street. both of this city.
EMILIA c. DE VILLAvERDs, Secretary.
New York, February IL. 1869.
The book.keeper in a big house in this city was
ester eve attempting to build up pyramid
4 glasses and bottles 10 Tom Cary's bar room on
Alley. "That is ledger de main"
Tas the expression of an ex Bohemian, whose
1ve is still the CRESCENT.
The new corners from Cuba, on the streets of
lew Orleans, excite good deal of attention
mong our citizens. Most of them speak nothing
ut Spanish, and this fact reminds US of a tradition
the Mexican war. Whist the brave old Zach.
~ Taylor was in command. of our forces ia Mex.
70, flag of truce was declared. Lieut.. Critten. |
en-, OF Kentucky, was sent as Gen. Taylor's em.
ssry. He WAS blindfolded and brought bess-.
anita Anna. When the fold was removed, Santa
ma addressed him: " Senior, sol Don Antonio
,opez de Santa Anna, preside1ate geaeralisi.
10 in gefe de los gercitoS de los Estados Unidos
e Mjico.' meaning, " Sir, am Mr.. A. Lopez de
anita Anna, president and general in chief of the