The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-04-12
LETTER FROM NEW ORLEANS.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE
DEMOCRAT.
NEW ORLEANS, La,
Anril 6 1871
ANOTHER MURDER

ANOTHER MURDER.
Monday evening, about half past
seven o'clock, DR.. Lancelot Hope Eve
rett shot and instantly killed Henry
Switzer, in front of Victor's Saloon, on
Canal Street. 1t seems that about a
year ago Everett made the acquaint-
ance of Mrs. Switzer, then only short
time married and a very accomplished
lady. He shortly after made indecent
overtures to her which were indignant
ly rejected. In January last Everett
renewed his advances in a letter which
Mrs S. Immediately gave to her hus-
band. Switzer, with his wife's bro
Their, Mr.. Steinhardt, called at Eve
rett's house to demand an explanation,
but was told that he was not in, and
although they called subsequently, they
were always met with the same an
swer. Walking along Canal Street
Monday evening, Messrs. Switzer and
Steinhardt saw Everett, and Mr.. Swift
ger approached him and asked him il
he had written the letter in question
He at first denied it, but then admitted
that he had done so, but asserted thai
it was i'll reply to letter that he ha(
received from Mrs. S. This both gen
tlemen declared they knew to be false
Mr.. Steinhardt said that it was false
and if proper apology was not mad,
he would cow-hide Everett the mex
time they met. Everett then drew /;
small silver mounted pistol, and Stein
hardt throwing open his coat said: %.
am not afraid of you if you have got /;
pistol" Mr.. Switzer was standing ;
few feet away and Everett fred at him
the ball took effect in the left cheek
penetrating to the brain and causing
immediate death. Steinhardt then raj
towards Dauphine Street and Everett
fired two shots at him, neither of which
took effect. Everett then walked
away, but was shortly afterwards ar
rested. Mr.. Switzer was about thirty
five years old, and leaves wife and al
infant child. He was quiet, indus
trious man, and much esteemed by al
who knew him. Mr.. Steinhardt hav,
known for long time, and know hin
to be a reliable, trustworthy gentle
man. What will be done with Eve
rett, who is still in prison, remains t.
be seen.
A MYSTERY CLEARED UP.
The mystery surrounding the dealt
of Mr.. Chandler, the wine and liquo
merchant, who was found dead in tn,
gutter, with his neck broken, has beer
solved. A detective by the name o
Diepert, who deserves great credit TO
his working up" the case, hearing tina
a suspicious character named Lindsa,
had been in the habit of visiting Chan
dler's store, hunted Lindsay up and b.
pretending to be himself a ''crack'
man." gained his confidence and wa
allowed to help in the robbery of Haw
kins' Saloon. During their acquaint
ance Lindsay told Diepert that he ant
a confederate had attacked Chandle
for the purpose of robbing him, AM
that in the struggle Chandler was kill
ed without their intending it. Both o
the men are now in custody. If thi
line of conduct is kept up by our pc
lice, and the criminals are punished
they will soon find our city an sun
healthy place to live i'm
GOSSIP.
We are now having beautiful wealth
er, neither too warm nor too cool
bright, cheering and pleasant. l wisl
l could say as much for business, blu
for thu present at least that is out o
the question.
To meet the views of their man,
customers, Messrs. Glynn g. Wintz
No. 167 Canal Street, the justly popu
lar dealers in boots and shoes, hav,
made great reductions in their prices
1t is an admitted fact that they max
handsome, comfortable and durabl
shoes, for ladies, misses, gentlemen
and children and those who want opy
thing in their line can send in their or
ders with perfect confidence.
There was rumor on the street
yesterday that duel had been Tough
between young creole and an attach
Of the Opera House, in which the for
mer was killed, but nothing has We
transpired to confirm the rumor.
A strike among the walters of tn
St. Charles Hotel occurred yesterday
about forty of them demanding an ad
vance in wages, and threatening wit
violence those who were willing t
continue on at the same prices. For
time there was considerable excite
ment, but the arrival of squad of DO
lice and the arrest of the ringleader
soon restored quiet.
Two men were arrested for fightin
few days ago and confined in tn
same cell. There they renewed thei