New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-11-26

SSlpS IHe SuHus
BoUNCfSG THE Observation-Disclosures ita1
detectives are quite lively just now har
yesting criminals, and the return is toler
ably fat. AS New Orleans is soon to enjoy
holiday. with many strangers all grades
Of rascals have focked hither to fleece the
unwary. but the fellows are cOllared al
from other cities think they can operate
here without getting a ticket for the Parish
Prison let them come. Thirty of the tribe
have been elected to remain in seclusion.
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CgviL SHERIFF's APPOIN1MENrs.-.Al
though Civil Sheriff Waggaman did not &C
tnally take possession of his office yester
day, he appointed Mr.. Wurzburger CHIEF
deputy, aud Mr.. William Walsh. present
incumbent, as book. keeper.
RIQCisITfoN ON THE RETURNING BOAHi,.--
the following clear illusions we're picked
up near a waste basket where the clerks
and scribes OF the Returning Board sit. Ii
- uncertain as to whether the lines were
written in earnest or not, but certainly il
was q hungry and thirsty body who penned
them, dedicated to the members Of the
BOARD:
Gentlemen, though you all may think cold
water a most wholesome drink, we don't
believe it's just the thing, and would prefer
dasher, cocktail ripper, eggnog Upper,
tom and jerry. port and sherry, Holland
gin, or anything that's good; and if you
think it dear, we'll be content with rum or
beer. Barrooms keep it on the shelf-it
you cay so, we'll help ourself. Times are
our daily bash. Grant us, then, our first
petition by signing us O requisitiOn, and SO
full of gratitude we'll feel we'll ne'er again
for whisky squeal."
On another scrap Of paper vas the iul.
lowing:
This is that most celebrated Of places
Where ii We stern judges sit with solemn faces.
Where political tiicksters must submit TO tate
That honest men may enjoy the world 10 state
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LOUISIANA HOSE Christening
tae .NeD Steamer is tho custom Of our
fire companies 10 name their pet engines IN
honor of some beloved friend or patron, and
the custom is certainly one to be cherished.
About five years ago Louisiana Hose Com.
pany named it's new steamer Annie Howard,
daughter of Mr. Charles T. Howard, and
the favored little lady never had cause to re-
aret the attention. Time and use has nearly
pat the engine out Of service and therefore
Che company was provided with another
and improved one. Associations which
lowered around the old machine were SO
exceedingly pleasant, that it was deter
mined 10 once mere cal! on Miss Annie and
ask her consent second time. She was
agreeable, and last night was set apart to
celebrate the event in style which should
sutahine every effort Of the kind ever made
in New Orleans, and success crowned the
effort.
An extensive and elaborate programme
~as male. including long march by bril-.
:;snt torchlight. Something like four hun.
Ire6 invitations were issued. extending
cordial hand to the entire department.
After che procession was over, the company
and il. guests adjourned to Mr.. Towards
,..i,iencs. Prytania street. whore the formal
ccrenonies were 10 take place. Great pre-.
variations lad been made by that gentleman.
and there was . lavish expenditure of
,onev. Both house and grounds were
tasteiuiiy decorated, and in the rear garden
q large pavilion had been erected tor use az
dining hall. Several long tables were loaded
with abnndant luxuries-a tempting eighs.
Amid = glare OF light the engine was
rolled into the yard. close TO the house, anu
when al was in readiness Mr.. j. +. HoSnor
spre AIRED on behalf Of Mr.. Howard. He
addressed the assembly in pleasant vein.
closing by christening the machine Annie
Howard. and rs . bottle OF VINE was
~ fireworks burst forth in various colors.
representing the word Annie in grand
Me- y. A. Burke followed, responding for
Miss Annie, making pleasant enorr. AFTER
This all present entered the paVilicn ana
and partook Of bouutiful repast. nearly
inf, quests entering at one time. At the
s,ose MI. T. n. Ogden was called on tor
speech, and he gratitied his friends IN de- ne.
.idediy happy strain. He was followed oy
SIR. t. N. Marks, who knows 90 well DOW 70
Erom first to last she best feeling pre-.
v.;iaS and the entire affair went of with
more eclst than any event of the kind ever
attempted in this country. All concerned
have aause to congratulate themselves.
The machine was uniquely hgh!eo: anu
ahone a. brightly - . FURNISHED miirof'
and all along the route attracted atseauo.,
ssI thousands Of people stood % TIE ssFesse