The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-07

pearance at the Postofice. Both the three cent
and two cent stamps are considerably smaller than
the old ones, the former denomination being light
blue and bearing q representation of train Of
cars in full motion, the latter dark red and re-
presenting postboy gallopiDg at the top of his
horses speed. They are neat and pretty in de-
sign, both of them.
"what are all that crowd of colored people do
ing on the sidewalk Of st. Charles street, above
Julia, every dsyr' we heard somebody ask in
car yesterday. For general information 1t may be
stated that they are awaiting their bounty money,
the fIeedmen's bureau headquarters being on that
square, and the payment Of beunties to colored
soldiers their heirs having been of late ntrust
ed exclusively to the bureau.
The old Orleans Battalion has recently held
meeting for the purpose Of making provision for
keeping the tomb Of the Orleans Battalion in
proper repair. The battalion is an old orgsnza-
ton, and many members have died since its origin
and been buried in the tomb, which is large and
magnificent one, in the ST. Louis Cemetery. Up
wards of hundred gentlemen, who at one time
another belonged to the battalion, were present
at the meeting. Judge Theard was unanimously
called to the chair. The only action taken was to
appoint the following committee, who shall report
on the first Monday in May next: Messrs. G. Fsgot,
Theo. Morano, Andre Garcia, c. Trouel. Theo.
MONSTER and I. Lavit. Mr.. A. A. Canon acted
as secretary of the meeting.
This is good movement, and we wish every
success TO the efforts of the battalion in this their
endesvor to pay to the memory of their dead that
respect which 1t commands.
The Common Council kept the opening Of the
fair last night.
Having noticed, some time since, that an effort
was being made with view to getting Congress to
donate the buildings formerly occupied as U. S.
Mint to the State for State House, we took GO
casion, day or two since, to visit the locality and
make our own inspections.
The buildings and grounds are certainly sufi-
GENTLY extensive for all the purposes of Capitol
There are the offices for the governor and heads
of departments, committees and lobbyists. The
large halls would prove sufficient for all the pur-
poses of legislation, and the nice, cool, shady
grounds afford most comfortable accommodation
for the loafng "men and brothers" who besiege
the State House when the "blsck and tam is in
session. And then, again. how appropriate is the
neighborhood TO the character Of the government
officials? A fitting residence could, no doubt. be
found on Gallatin street for each officer, while the
makers oflsws could always find on the river end
Of Barracks street accommodations suitable to
their dignity.
1t is true that occasional conflicts might arise
between the "solons" and the sicilians, and that
our "local" might often have TO recount the par
tculars of scrimmage in which one or more OF
the "trooly lof" was put hors dc combat by the
ruthless and not too discriminating knife of the
dreaded Ku-Kluz. Still, we can bat think that
the concentration in one qaarter-alresdy disrep-
utable--of so much vice could not hurt property
elsewhere, but, on the contrary, serve to improve
1t in value.
However, while we think the step would be a
wise one, we will not be two sangane about the
setting down Of the State government in any one
locality, for we are afraid that like the body Of
Joseph it is destined to be carried around and set
up in deserts during the next forty years. While
The Mint may have an entieing sound to the ears
Of the governor, and even Mr.. Auditor WIckliffe
and the neighborhood might be seducing to the
majority of the members of the Senate and House,
still, as there does not appear to be asngle chance
for a speculation, they cannot be expected to
labor hard to have it permanently established in
that locality.
nicely dressed youth called on Saturday at the
house of friend, and knocking at the door, was
met by an old maid. to whom he politely bowed,
and simply extended to her white envelope. To
bis surprise the lady pulled the door to again. say
ing, am very sorry, sir, but ii is impossible for
me 10 do anything for you" But" said the
youth. There is no but, my dear fellow, for
can give you nothiRg." But" replied the youth,
this is q wedding card" The confusion of the
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scribed. She had taken the visitor for q beggar.
An enterprising advertiser has suspended in the
Postofice q handsome gilt frame, portion of
which is TO be set aside for the display of the ad
vertised letter lists the balance being divided off
into spaces for the insertion Of cards Of business
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