The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-10
CITY TOPICS.

from the United States government the retroces
sion of the land upon which stands the Unitet
States Mint. His expenses are to be paid by him
self. Also, q communication was received fron
| the mayor inclosing q note from Genera
Braxton Bragg to the Board of Commissioners Of
the Water Works, in which he recommends that
the city assume the payment of the interest due
to become due upon the bonds issued in
payment for the Water Works, and thai
the city psy the Water Works fol-
the water used for public works. With
such relief, which is given to the Water Works Of
other large cities. Gen. Bragg thinks that the
water rates can be materially reduced and every
current expense paid. Another matter of public
interest that came up last night was the laxity OF
the various city railroads in keeping in repair the
streets through which the several lines run,
which. according to their charters they are bound
to do. A resolution was passed through the
lower board instructipg the street commissioner
to take immediate action to force the compliance
of the companies with the agreements contained
| In their charters.
The mayor of New Orleans yesterday received
the following letter:
NEW ORLEANS, March G. 1869.
To His Honor John Conway, Mayor of the City of New
Orleans:
Dear Sr-In the month of May last was on a
visit to friend residing in the vicinity of Berga-
mo, and in the beautiful library of that city was
introduced to Count ComoZzi Vertovs, syndic OF
the city, who informed me that he had just
ceived an account from the authorities Of the State
OF Minnesota, OF the erection Of q statue to the
memory OF their illustrious t0wnsman, Constan.
tino Beltrami, the traveller and discoverer of the
sources of the Mississippi River He showed me
his portrait, adjoining the wall of the library, and
handed me photograph copy, as well as copy
OF the work published by the authorities of Ber-
gamo on his life and letters, requesting me to
hand IT to your honor, to be placed in the library
of the city.
notice in the work a correspondence between
Beltrami and the governor, president of the Sem
ate, and clerk of the House of Representatives Of
the State Of Louisiana, in April, 1924, when Bel.
trami himself presented to the authorities of the
State a copy of his work on the discovery of the
sources OF the Mississippi.
The citizens of Bergsmo are Justly proud of
the character and lsbors of their distinguish.
ed townsman, and will no doubt, be pleased
10 receive some acknowledgment Of their
little Rift frem the authorities of a city they
hold in such high esteem as the emporium Of the
southwest, controlling the immense commerce of
the noble river whose sources he discovered.
With sincere regard, very respectfully yours,
WIN. M. GOODRICH.
Accompanying the above was q beautiful pho
tographic copy of the picture of the great discov.
erer and voysger, Constantine Beltrami, and also
copy of the work published by the municipality
Of Bergamo, and dedicated to the Historical Society
of Minnesota. The name of Beltrami has almost
lapsed from the memory of our people, and even
his discovery has been credited to others; but ii
is desirable that Louisiana should do Justice to the
man whose name is associated with the solution of
q geographical problem connected with the great
river to which she owes so large portion of her
prosperity.
The case Of F. W. Tilton and B. Piffet. praying
for an Injunction against the Claiborne Street
Railroad Company, to prohibit them from laying
their extension track upon the neutral ground on
Csnalstree on the plea that it will entail damage
upon the plaintiffs in Injunction who are property
holders, owning property situate on the said
street, came up before Judge Theard, Fourth
District Court, on Friday. Defendants attorney
moved in open court that defendant be permitted
to give bond in sum Of $1,000 to secure plaintiffs
for any damages which might result from the lay.
ing Of the track, asserting at the game time that
the condition of the ground would in no manner
be altered as averred by plaintiffs, and that the
tagged pathway near the curb and the trees re-
moved would be re.established in as good, if not
better order, than before. The court granted the
request of defendants counsel upon the plea as |
stated by tie latter, that the damages which it is
found will result from the action of defendant, is
not stated to be as "irrepsrable in plaintiffs |
petition. The matter will soon come up on its /
merits with Mr.. Tilton as the only plaintiff, the |
others having withdrawn from the case.
We were bonored yesterday by a visit from |
Capt. ID. U. BarziZa, of the Galveston News who |
en- route to Richmond. Va. with q view to estab.
ishing the line Of the Phoenix Express Company,
II Texas, from Houston east. Capt. Barziza is
me of the ornaments Of the bar Of Texas, and as
newspaper writer has done as much to elevate
he tone of the press Of the Lone Star State as any
nan of his day. We bespeak for him kindly
Telcome wherever he goes.
We notice that the Fifth District Court pre- |
lied over by that courteous gentleman and &C.
emphasized lawyer Judge beaumont, has now en-.
rely cleared its summary docket, and has also
OF rid of all appealabe and promissory note
asses. The court now, therefore, presents most
lvting aspect to litigants, who may place their
asses in it with the assurance of prompt trial
nd speedy decision.
Wouldn't the velocipede school make more
oney and accommodate more people by charging
cents admttance. instead of so cents as at
resent? We think they would.
The parish Of Grant, recently created by the
legislature, is composed Of the entire part of the
arsh of Rapides lying north of the Red River,
Kcept portion south of line drawn from point |
bout twenty miles north Of Alexandria, running
rectly to lake Cstahoula. and four or FIVE town
lips in the southern portion of VIM parish, ad.
ming the parish Of Rspides on the west and run
ng down tho limo of Rsgoiet du Bon Diem. As
entioned elsewhere, several of the officers N
institute the local authorities of the new nar;.h
I've already been commissioned by the Cover.
IT. 1t is proposed to establish the court. house
the mouth OF Cane river and to name the place
Colfax." Steps have already been taken to Sc
ire postoffice at this point and to incorporate
q town.
The extensive Office of Messrs. Chas. A. Whit.
" Co., agents of the Morgan line Of steamers,