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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-01

Mr., Hobson bin Of goods. and NE trouble grew
ont of the atsempu made BY Mr.. Gasquet to
collect the claims. M. Hobeon, 80 it ID statgd.
said that If Mr.. Gssquet dunned him for that bill
again he would slap his face. This coming
to the ears of Mr.. Gssquet, that gentleman
at once prepared himself. and IN company
Of . friend called on Mr.. Hohson lat his
place Of business, the trunk store Of
Mr.. F. Bauer. Mr.. Gasquet asked Mr.. Hobaon u
1t was true that he had said he would slap his
fsce.n Mr.. Hobson returned IN emphatic a1irmss
tive and moved towards Mr.. Gssquet, but was
met by stingipg facer, and in the melee there
upon resulting received several wounds about the
face with gimlet knife, one almost severing the
nose, and the other two being about the ears and
throat. Offcer Pagan. reached there while the
difficulty was still going on but made no arrest e
Mr.. Hobson declined TO prosecute. DR.. J. s..
Lewis dressed the wounds Of Mr.. Hobson and that
gentleman was then conveyed TO the hospital.
Sale Of Levee Bonds.
Bids were opened yesterday by the board OF
public works for the purchase of $50 State levee
bonds, proposals for which had been invited by
the State treasurer and the board. Fifteen bids
were received. That Of Messrs. Richenstein Co.,
making proposals for all the bonds, being the
highest. But the firm being unrepfesented for
the requisite deposit of ten per cent, the award
was made to the next highest bidders Messrs.
Hunt Macaulay. as follows:
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-01

An affidavit having been entered before Reoor-
der GsstiDel, by Mr.. @. Fletcher, against Sarah
Gray and Mary Francis. charging them with lar
ceny, the recorder issued warrant for the re-
covery of the property, which was found in
Mary's house, and consisted Of 81 70 in silver,
81 so in gold, one gold stud, twenty pieces Of
clothing one pair of shoes, one lamp NATAL Of
which were identified by Mr.. Fletcher. The Off
GERS also found a tin box containing papers, two
spoons, two forks, one silver watch, one gold
chain and trinkets. one purse, one pair of ear
rings, two rings, one jewelry box and one dollar
In currency belonging TO Mr.. Salvador Lsnassa.
The case will be Investigated by the recorder.
Sarah and Mary were arrested.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-01

Monthly embellishments inserted other day, 10 be
shsrged tvo-thirds the above rates.
First and Fourth page monthly Advertisements each
square, so per month. a
Transient advertsonents having the paper.
ar sfeen 81 30 square; each Subsequent Insertion
~ cents per square.
Firs. end Fourth page transient advertisements, each
insertion, 81 90 per square
Advertisements Intervals, 10 be charged
zach insertion
Regular advertisers who advertise largely shall be allowed
sueh discount transient be
agreed upon; provd that N shall snch discount
axcsed 70 per cent.
All business notices Of Advertisements 70 b charged ~
cents net per line. eslh insertion.
Al transient Advertisements must be paid for In sdvanc
An advertisements marked for any specified nunber Of
Insertions will be published SIX times and charged accord
tbsiy i
Anbs with regular advertisers monthly.
square space occupied By ten lnss solid agate.
THE WEEKLY CRESCENT
10 published every Saturday msrnng Subscription, IS
per nnnum. I'm sdvsncs half yearly and quarterly. sans
rates; single copies, 10 cents
Rates OF Advertfsings
Squares. month ! month. months. months. !, month.
- - - - -
on....... snstls snss Is z net. 20 net. g nss
6 6 / i / 1 4
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL |, 1869.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-01
Astemps al Rape.

ATRocIous MURDER BY A BLAcK FIEYD IN DooLY
COUNTY, LITTLE GIRL EIGHT YEARS OLD HAS
her THROAT cur FROM EAR TO EAR THE MUIR
DERER CAUGHT AND LODGED IN JAIL.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-01
Kitten by q Dog.

Two children playing In Lafayette Square were
bitten, the one on the forehead, the other In the
thigh, yesterday morning. by bull dog. The an
imal was taken to the police station, where pis-
tol ball shortly atterward put an end to his career.
1t was pity, for the dog was valuable one, but
he should have known better.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-01

Preservation for the Grand state. Fair
Meeting OF the noard Of Direeters-Pro-
eeediBgs, etc.
Alta meeting Of the directors of this association,
held last evening at O'Clock. at their rooms in
the Mechanics Institute, the following business
was transacted:
After the reading of the minutes. President
Marks read dispatch from Mr.. G. o. Kslb, secre-
tary Of the Missouri State Fair Association return
ing thanks for an Invitation rendered him and re.
GREETING his inability to accept.
Col. Breaux reported the roads rapidly being
put in order, and the grounds in fine state OF
A resolution was passed vesting power and
authority over all invitations In the invitation COM
mittee. ara
gestirg that three premiums offered by him on
penmanship be awarded to Messrs. 8. Schmidt,
John Douglas and l.. Simon, was, on motion. re-
ferred to Mr.. E. A. Tyler. chairman of fine arts
A communication from the Turner'S Associa-
ton, applying for the use Of the grounds on the
7th and 9Th Of May, for the purpose OF holding
their annual Mai Fest, and OF raising funds to-
ward 6efrsying the expenses contracted In build
ing their new hail. was read and referred to the
Fair Grounds committee.
Some little discussion took place In relation to
the disposal aud display Of plants in the floral
hall. Mr.. Russia remarked that be had been
panied to learn that much had been said to the
effect that the board of directors were going to
compete for prizes. He said that while it was
the intention Of the association to make as fine
display Of articles belonging to them as could be
made, and particularly by the floral committee, as
their conseryatories were very fine, still he wished
II distinctly understood that the association did
not aim to compete for any prize. He could not
conceive how such an idea had obtained credence,
inasmuch az ii was well known that the associa-
ton never had competed for prize and had never
even intended to do so /; he would take this occa
sion to emphstically announce that the Mechanics
and Agricultural Fair Association would not In
any way compete for any prize.
After the transaction of other business respect.
ing decorations flags, etc., and some little discus.
SION on minor subjects, the board adjourned to
meet tomorrow evening.
Before closing the report of business transacted
at the meeting proper, we would call attention
to the notice 10 exhibitors published elsewhere,
by which il will be seen that on and after to-day,
superinteudents of the various departments will
be on the grounds each day till the opening Of the
fair, for the purpose Of assigning space to ex-
hibitors.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-01
A Contractor In Trouble.

Fourteen sffdavits were yesterday made against
filth to remain on various streets of the Second
District for a longer time than stipulated In his
contract. Thirty or forty more will probably be
entered against the same contractor for the same
offense. All the affidavits are made By Dr. Alfred
w. Perry, health officer of the Second District
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-01
Military.

military.
Companies E and l, Fourth Cavalry, and Com.
psny G, Sixth Cavalry, are relieved from duty 10
this department, and are ordered to proceed at
once to Jefferson Texas, and to report on arrival
by telegraph, to General Reynolds.
In order to facilitate the consolidation Of the
Nineteenth and Twenty-eighth Infantry, the posts
of Batesvie and Fayetteville, Arkansas, are dis
continued. The troops composing the garrisons
will be ordered to such points as in the course of
consolidation the commanding general District Of
Arkansas may direct, the public property being
turned in to the proper departments.
The Audissr's once.
Everything was quiet around the auditors Office
so until the courts have decided upon the yexed
question OF who is auditor?"
Burglar Arrested.
Camille W. Victor, coIored, and Chas. suider,
have been arrested by Special Officer Doucey, OF
entering the residences Of Mrs. Cerdere, on Or.
leans street, opposite the market, while the pro-
prietor had gone TO the opera, and robbed the
premises Of 5000 In money and jewelry. The &C.
cused have confessed their crime and restituted
the greater portion Of the jewelry.
wen or for Clothes.
John Hockstetter, the Chinaman recently ar
rived from California, who committed suicide at
the Strsngers' Hotel, on Chartres street, few
days ago, for reasons not explained, must have
been a very provident man. Three large trunks
which he left are low at the Office Of the coroner
awaiting the claims of his heirs. They are lite
rally packed with excellent clothing, among
which are forty four pairs of white trousers, lbs
pairs Of socks, 80 white vests, silk foulard hand
kerchiefs almost innumerable. and shirts, under.
shirts and other clothing, for summer and winter
wear, in the above proportion. Its uncomfortable
that man SO well of in clothes should commit
suicide, unless they were not paid for.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-01

Everything was quiet around the auditors Office
yesterday, and 1t may be expected will continue
so until the courts have decided upon the vexed
question OF who Is auditor?"
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-01

The number of pretty faces at the Varieties
Theater LAST night was not very noticeable.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-15
G'ATGAT MEDECENFS
Al CT1IsTEE'S :
NO. l3 WASHINGTON STREET

rR 7s5NIprON1 compounded &. al w. ..
Ii nj ut and aoLdays
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-15
E&epOrts of all She sales of tsctrOIeu n,
la Ncyv Work Yesterday.

Petroleum market has \ steady tone rather
more demand from shippers. crude bulk
held l7I5 with $50 bbls sold at that price.
rehned business unimportant, 1000 bbis
standard spot delivery 303i; 5000 hbls ditto
balance of month 81 and 1000 bbls ditto
same delivery 3l4. Philadelphia delivery
rather more inquiry with firmer market
sales, 5000 bbls refined standard white Dec
delivery 3O]i@31.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-15
q NLaS D.

A Clergyman, rcs,li liz in South America a. a
missionary, discovered safe and simple remedy
for the Cure Of Ncrvcur Weakness, Eary D,caq.
Diseases of the Uuery and Seminal Organs, and
the whole train Of d, Ger- hrough, on by hanoiu
and vicious habits. Great numbers have been cur
I'd by this noble remedy. Prompted by desire 10
benefit the afflicted and unfortunate will send the
recupt for prcpa ing and using his meGiciuc in
sealed inVcOpe, tu any one who needs it, Free of
ChaTge. AdlesS,
JOSEPH r. lNMAN
station D. Bible House,
y. City
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-15

OFFICE OF

PETROLEUM , CENTRE DAILY RrCOrD. :
PETEuLEUM CENTRE Dec Is \
The marketis not so panicky a. yesterday
afternoon, but remains at yesterdays clos
Ing prices. 5000 bbls sold on Storey Farm
at $3.50; one car here at 5, 90; 500 bbls at
So. 90.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-15
i.0ciet : Offices.
New l'ioI1T, Feed aR& Grocery
SgQFa
y. q. caT,IygIgs

At tho OLD BANK BUiLnTNG, ON MArN-ST.
opposite the NoCljntocE House, has or hard n
l,ge and f,st class stock Of Eiour, Feed ana
Groceries, which he :. selling 1T = low figure.
S,c- Don't forget the placN--Ehere a, D. Cotton
,5 Company broke rip.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-15
CONyEGAE. LOVE

and the Esappiness or'True EEa:rIcgo
~ SAYS for oun" Men on the fror1, Abu.cs
II~and DISEASES which destroy the Manly Powlcs
and create inpedlmcns of MARRIAGE, with sure
means of rcoi. Sent in sealed letter envelopes free
of charge Address Howard Association. Boy p.
Philadelphia, a. sep2i: BIN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

100 9TH Av., CORNER OF 18th STA YOUNG
lZU woman to work by the day or week; can do all
kinds family sewing and finish after dressmakers can
operate on Wheeler Wilson's sewing machine; ring fifth
bell.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17
THE TRADES,


A UCrION SALE.-BY EDWIN NICHOLS, AUCTION
"A Magnificent Household Furniture elegant
Pianoforte Bronzes, rainngs beautiful Parior Suits
to the highest bidders without reserve this day Saturday
July H. morning Mt 1919 O'Clock precisely at thc elegant
brown residence lis West fwcntysxth street,
covered with the richest description crimson and gold and
green and gold satin brocate French Moquette reps
arss Bronzes Coess Vases Cabine bois de rose Eta
and walnut Chamber Suits Spring and Hair Mattresses Bed
ding, IAnen Buffet, Extension Table rich Glass, and
to attend this sale take broadway sixth Seventh
car ors sta
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

EBEN HATHEWAY, AUCTIONEER, WILL SELL SAT-
II urday 7h, at IL O'Clock, ut 81 vesey street. Groceries
Damaged Teas, Maccaroni Vines Liquors, Cigars, for
whom it may concern, without reserve
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

OE11 BowERY-As HOUSEHOLDER, BY AN AME-
Ool2 rican widow lady: wldowers family preferred
pr would accept anything that is not mental. Address
call on Mrs. Mason.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

COACHMAN'5 SITUATION wANTED-BY A COMPE-
Y single years. city reference place.
Call address W., 20 East Goth ST. private stable,
box Ia Herald Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17
CouNrRY BOARD.

THIRST CLASS PnfvATn BOARDIN0--AT MAPLE
four minutes, walk from dsPe. ssc ell
stabling, &C., with beautiful slop
mountains to New York References, H. O. Spee
No SO Cedar street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

XTANTEp-BY a SINGLE GERMAN, A STU ALTON
w cOachman In the country IL careful dri
dersands gsrdenng references given. Address German,
box us Herald cfIce.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

On WEST 18Th STA LADY TO DO FINE SEWING
20 in respectable family and make herself useful
would go abroad companion a lady or with family
references Call address tor two days Miss John
above.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

XXI GRAND ST., ROOM no. San AMERICAN WO-
JO as housekeeper chafubernad; would be vii
ling to to invalid bring good city refer
ence. Cali for three days
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

CrUATIoE whNTED-BY a YOUNG GIRL OF IS, 7
- tend store; best reference gwen Address Carrie, Hera
once.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

II GREENWICH AVA LADY OF UNDoUBrED RE.
speciality and reference having met with reverse
bf fortune housekeeper in ssntleman's widowers
family mental services. Call address for week
Mrs. n. s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

DARKEEPER wANTEp-MUsT BE EXPERIENCED
ID Apply between and - O'Clock NJ to-day, at store
corner OF James and Madison sta.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

GEORGE COOK, AUCTIONEER.
" HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. CARPETS &c,
this day at O'clock at saesrooms, l0 Liberty and
Ill Cedar street, mahogany rosewood and walnut Cham
Der and Parlor Suits bookcases, Hall Stands Beds and
Bedding Irgain Carpets, Clocks Glassware Patedware
Cutlery also counting house and office Desks, Safes, &C.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

r IFE INSURANCE AGENTS WANTED ON COMMITS.
IL sion and merchants and other first class
business with acquaintance Will be literally dealt
with Apply TO Piny +. Smith, General Agent % Nassau
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

A RESPECTABLE. ACTIVE LADY wAHTED-As
working housekeeper understand her business
fully make pies and cake md take charge Of the help APP
ply at los ft3 ay., up stars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17
HELP WANTED-MALES.

A LAD WANTED-IN BUTCHER SHOP, MUST
n Er-- H. rs-e .
trst landing, Staten Island.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

JVANTED-A GOOD COOK, WASHER AND IRoNER
w a waitress md chamhermaid, to live farm i
New Jersey, - miles away Apply after p NJ at los MORT
pth st., WILLIAMSBURG
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

900 WEST 5IsT ST, REAR COTTAGE RESPECT
ZUJ able 90 by the day to private families
Is Grst cisss washer and oner; competent do all kind
work.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

A N AMERICAN LADY, WHO Is A FINE ENGLISH
n German scholar desires the work Of transatng
German English works scientific otherwise Address
Leslie. Herald Branch oiaec, Brooklyn, n. Y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

DY HENRY II. LEEDS MINER,
ID HENRY H. LEEDS, Aae,ioneer, salesroom Nos 95
Chambers and ~ Reade streets Art Galleries S7 and Sl9
Broadway,
On SATURDAY. July ~,
At IL o'clock in their 50 Chamber
SETTER DOG Liver White, years old well broken
Wookcock and English Snipe.
To be sold without reserve.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17
poARDERs AND LoDGERs WANTED.

I BLOCK FROM CITY HALL.-FRANKFoxr HOUSE,
Frankfort street, OF William. 200 rooms accom-
gentlemen only s5c to t0c per day. III 30 to W
week. Open all night
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

AN AMERICAN LADY, WRITING PLAIN AMI
~ rapid hand desires copying at home Address CopYs
box III Herald onlce
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17
HELP wANTED-FEMaLEs.

FIRST CLASS OPERATOR on SINGERS NJ
n chine, at rs White also shirt makers, operators
hnshers al 80 Vest zth ST., up stairs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

OF BRooME ST., SECOND FLoOR.--A MIDDLE
III aged German aud German girl for
yeneral honseMOrk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

yH,ANTED-A TRUsTY GERMAN GIRL FOR GENER-
w n horseworS in small family must be neat, good
baker washer and oner references required good
given competent Apply at SO West SD ST., fourth house
Of sh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

A GIRb TO DO HOUsEW0RX IN A SMALL
"A private family; must be good plain cook and
lro1er have city reference. Apply this day lSg Lex
ington ev., between 10 and r.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17

DOY wANTED-TO ATTEND A BILLIARD room
ID thoroughly understand his business and have bes
of references. Apply Arlington House, y East 4th at.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-09-10
IMPORTANT MEETING.
Law and Order to be Sustained.

COLLIERvILLE, September 6, 1859.
At a meeting of the citizens of Col
lierville and vicinity, to give express
sion to the sentiments of the people
with regard to certain incendiary
threats, Mr.. w. Weber was appoint
ed temporary Chairman. He made
some appropriate remarks with re-
gard to the object of the meeting, after
which DR.. v. Leake was chosen
Chairman; L. K. Waddy, Assistant
Chairman; and A. s. Stratton, Secre-
tary.
The President, on taking the Chair,
made some pertinent remarks respect
ing the object and aim of the meeting,
when, on motion, a committee of
FIVE was appointed by the Chair to
draw resolutions expressing the sense
of this community respecting said
threats, The following gentlemen
ere appointed said committee: b.
c. BledsOe, James Lacey, John L.
Moore, II. E. Davis and g. r. Scott,
and, upon motion, DR.. V. Leake,
Chairman, was added to said commit
tee, who reported the following reso-
lutions:
That, whereas, this community. has
been thrown into a state OF alarm by
the threats of some evil designed per-
son or persons to burn the town, in
case certain events took place, which
are unavoidable to the citizens of the
place and entirely beyond their
control, and in consideration of said
threats, we, the citizens assembled, do
deprecate the spirit and motives
which actuates and prompts such in
cendiary threats; therefore
ResOtUed, That we are opposed in
every way to said threats, and will do
whatever is in our power to detect
and bring to punishment any and
every person who may be found guilty
of circulating such incendiary threats,
which are so repugnant to our feelings
and interests.
ReSolUed, That we are in favor of all
citizens enjoying their just rights, and
will protect any, no matter from what
section they may hail, so long as they
act in accordance with the laws Of our
country.
ResotUed, That this community
wish to live in peace with all, but will
not -countenance nor uphold unlawful
acts in any person whatever.
V. LEAKE, Pres't.
=, s. S~TRATToN, Seo'y.
On motion the above proceedings
were voted to be published in the AP-
PEAL. 5o
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-09-10
Confederate Soldiers Relief Society

The regular semi-monthly meeting
of the Confederate Soldiers Relief and
Historical Society was held last even
ing in Exchange building, the Pre5i-
dent, ex-Gov. lsham G.. Harris, In the
Chair. Mr.. Raphael Semmes, jr., Off
ciated as Secretary.
Capt. Goodman, from the Commit
tee on Credentials, reported the names
of several new members, whose Gre
dentials had been examined. He also
stated that q number of other names
were before the committee, In regard
to which further information was re-
quired, Adopted.
Col. EdmOndson, from the Relief
COMMITTEES, reported that since last
meeting S85 had been dispensed as re-
lief to widows of Confederate soldiers.
The report was accepted.
DIR. Mitchell, from the Committee
appointed to procure a Hall for the
Use of the Society, reported in favor of
renting ROcco's Hall, on the corner of
Second and Madison streets, at a
yearly rental of $500.
Capt. Louden remarked that the So
ciety could lease the Hall from time
to time for fairs, festivals and meet
ings. He moved that the committee
inquire whether the Society can OBJ
tain the use of one of the court rooms
for the Association, and falling to do
so, that they be authorized to rent
Rocco's Hall for one year at the rent
proposed. Carried,
DR.. Mitchell gave notice that at the
proper time he would move that the
constitution be so amended as to make
the dues six dollars per annum, paya-
bic quarterly in advance.
Several applications for membership
were read by the Secretary, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Creden-
tials.
The meeting then adjourned,