The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-06
CITY roPIos.
Holiday today. Hun.A for shss.ss r.i-.

There il probably no resident Of our city but Is
aware of the existence Of charitable institution
called the House of the Good Shepherd. Few
however, we opiue, realize how truly benevolent
this institution is, or stop to reflect that IL Is the
proudest exponent Of our city's charity. For, II
to relieve and minister to the bodily wants Of tho
poor Il an act Christian like and meritorious, how
much more glorious ID 1t to reclaim from evil and
sustain in virtue fallen soul Initiating the
example Of Him. the God Man, who rescued the
Magdslen, the charitable ladies of the Catholic
community have established and supported the
House of the Good Shepherd. They now make
an appeal to the public for aid. A lecture Is an
nounced 10 be given at Lyceum Hall next Sunday
evening. Prof. J. E. Seaman il the lecturer, and
the generous public must attest by full attend
snce their appreciation Of the efforts Of those
charitable ladies', and thus at the same time AFFORD
substantial aid to a most deserving charity.
The glorious old Orleans Battalion Of Artillery IL
about being recognized under the auspices Of its
old members 90 mutual benevolent association.
Judge Paul E. Theard. formerly major Of the bat
talon, has been appointed president pro tenn, and
Mr. E. A. Canon secretary, pro tenn, of the organ.
isatiou.
The Supreme Court has reversed the decision Of
Judge Collens, of the Seventh District Court
which adjudged the one per cent. special tax levy
Of the black and tan legislature unconstitutional
AZ no appeal to the q. 8. Supreme Court can be
taken, this settles the matter. rf..
This special tax Ia payable In ''past due coupons
Of interest on State bonds, matured up to and on
January l, 1869. on bonds issued before March 26,
1867; outstanding warrants issued against appro.
pristions made during 1866, 1867 and 1868 the
States certificates OF indebtedness issued under
act five of 1866. and the convention warrants Of
1868. whether issued for mileage or per diem OF
members, pay Of officers printing or for contin-
gent expenses"
Until Nay lst is given for the collection Of the
tax. Ten per cent. additional must be paid IN.
less the tax is paid by LIST July. After that time,
ten per cent. month additional must be paid IN
I'll October lst when the unpaid tax lists are to
be turned over to the State auditor.
There was wild rumor about town yesterday
TO the effect that squads of negro soldiers had
been stationed near the public schools, In the an.
ticpation Of an attempt OF the colored population
to enforce the civil rights and educational bill,
but thorough investigation Of the rumor proved
il to be unfounded.
Between the fair and races the town will be to.
lerably empty this afternoon. We are sorry for
the forced stay. athomes.
Yesterday morning q prominent barrister ex-
perienced the practical effect Of the recent enact
ment relating TO attorneys and their licenses. In
the Supreme Court case was set back on docket
because the counsel was not on the register as
having paid his license tax.
Mrs. siodons was in q stage box at the Varieties
last night.
Why DO not the policemen whose beats include
ST. Charles street see that the sidewalks in front
Of the various gambling bells in that thorsughfare
are kept clear, Nightly the doors of these estab.
lishments are SO thronged that II is difficult for
person to make his way through the crowd.
Sunday was q glorious day. Prytsnia street
was thronged in the afternoon. That promenade
Is beautiful sight on every Sunday afternoon.