The New Orleans crescent., 1869-01-31

and the admission price ia only twenty i've cents.
1t is all for Father Moynihsn's church. and Capt.
Williams is his prophet. Honor and prosperity,
happiness and long life to both those whole
souled Christian gentiemen-differing In religious
faith, but united In the brotherhood of good will
and charity unto all.
1t is related that people, ladies especially. are
going in crowds to Mrs. Grants shoemaker, in
order to see the last on which that lady's shoes
are made, they being ones and half-a degree
of diminutiveness which seems to astonish the
Wasbingtonians. Among New Orleans ladies
twos are the usual size; one and half is q very
ordinary number, ones are frequent, aud even
thirteens are not uncommon.
oh, come see the reporter !" was the ex-
clsmation which greeted our ears yesterday after
noon, while passing house on Melpomene street.
We heard rush from the inside, the jarring OF
the glass door, and turning around saw on the
steps an urchin, about as high as q rosebush,
pointing in our direction while half dozen leaned
over him trying to catch a glimpse of the lusus
nature which had made its sudden appearance in
the neghborhood. We were about retracing our
steps to hold little talk with the young ones.
when the figure of two "big gals y cast their
shadow on the entrance. We blushed and has
tened away, turning the first corner, mindless of
the direction we were taking.
We trust that the chsritaby dsposed-and they
form the largest portion of our citizens will not
forget that tomorrow night will be commenced
an entertainment for the benefit of as deserving
an Institution as there is in New Orleans. We
refer to the fair for the benefit of the St. Anna
Asylum. The asylum, it is well known, has for
years been the home of many widows and orphans
who would otherwise have been shelterless. But
it has been crippled by the financial disasters of
the past year. and. nnless it receives aid will be
forced to narrow its sphere of usefulness. The
entertainment is TO consist of a concert and tab
leaux each eyening-it will last for five nights
and dancing. The admittance will be but twenty
FIVE cents-litle enough, considering what the Wis.,
itor viii get for his money.
The following is the programme for the amuse-
ments of the five nights:
lst night-Dancing- at o'clock
Pm.
End nght-Tableaux at Pm. Dancing at o
P. NJ.
Sd night-Concert, vocal and instrumental P.
NJ. Dancing 9P.M
4th Dight-Tableaux at P. NJ. Dancing p NJ
5ih night-Children's Fancy and Full Dress Ball,
under the superintendent of Professor Vegas.
Lunch will be given at IL O'Clock NJ, every day.
The following committee of gentlemen will as.
sist the ladies in their duties DR.. W. N. Mercer,
E. A. Bradford, II. G. Wood D. d. Withers C. II.
Slocomb, T. l.. Clark, Col. Race, Gen. a. Hays,
Mr.. Tompkns, j. Ellison, E. Page, W. Crafts, II.
Connor, tDr. Bruins, Maj. J. H. New, Col. James.
Doors open at P. NJ, and close positively at IL.
We close with Dean Swifts charity sermon
" He that giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord
MY brethren, you have heard the terms. II you
like the security, down with the dust"
Pif pafl poufl And now comes into the
Opera H use in the footsteps of Warmoth, Lee
and Mcmillan, the Hon. Huge J. Campbell repre-
sentative from Muscatine, Iowa, to the less M.
merous 1--WE we're going to say higher branch of
the compound, now sitting in close proximity to
the vaults of the whilom Bank of Louisiana,
luckily divested of the millions in bullion and
other valuables which they were wont to contain.
Yes; it was the turn of the carpet-bagger who
pretends to represent the Second District of New
Orleans in the Senate, to honor the Opera House
with his presence last evening, and that without
fear Of being assassinated, notwithstanding the
dread expressed by him and coaborng trainers
of the report Of the committee on peace and good
order in the State. Many were the expressions
of satisfaction in becoming acquainted with the
phiz of the ex-treasurer of Muscatine. box
costs eight dovars at the Opera Hnuse, the exact
per diem of Campbell.
The testimony in the wine cases now on trial
goes to show that wine is improved by shipment
and an ocean voyage; that it is worth more when
it gets here than when it left Bordeaux in other
words it leaves there Blsye Superieure, but while
on the passage is made dearer (Madeira).
In 1876, during the administration of Isaac John
son, governor of the State of Louisiana, a va
cancy occurred in the portwarden's depart
ment of New Orleans. There were several ap-
plicants, among others was an old man by the
name of Defeze. The capitol then was on Canal
street. The Legislature was in session, and every
day Defeze who was an able old seaman, CONVEX
SAINT with ships. and all other knowledge neces-
sary for the duties of portwsrden, would call at
the Office Of the governor to knowif an appoint
ment had been made. He always received neg
ative answer. One day, however, the governor
made an appointment which was confirmed by
the Senate, and in next days paper the fact was
announced. Old Defeze was not satisfied, but de.
string to know from the governor himself. pro-
ceeded to the Office and was admitted.
Good morning, governor"
"Good morning Mr.. Defeze, sit down. What
can do for you ~
"Thank you, governor, having taken ticket in
the portwarden lottery, came to know if | had
drown the lucky prize"
"No, Mr.. Defeze, regret it, but had to sp.
point Mr.. - TO the office.''
"Well. it is all right, governor. Have you
watch ?"
Eyes. sir" said the governor, (at the same time
pulling out his watch, under the impression Defeze
wished to know the hour.)
"Does it ever get out of order end need repair
ing, governor ?"
"Yes, SIR"
'Well, governor, the next time your watch gets
out of order send it to the blacksmith to be re.
paired" .
why so, Mr.. Defeze ~
"Becsuse, sir, the blacksmith understands as
much about a watch as Mr.. - does in regard
to ships and landing them. Thank You for your
courtesies, governor. Good morning, governor