The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
CITY ITEMS.
city Hail.
from Yesterdays Evening EditionJ

city Hall.
At the meeting yesterday Of the Com
mittee of the Whole, Mayor Leeds. Ad-
ministrators Burke, Landry and Pills
bury were appointed to represent the
city in the wharf lease matter. Messrs.
Elierman and Eager will represent the
lessees. The bondholders have not an
nounced their committee.
The Ola spanish Fort In Litigation.
The old Spanish fort at the lake end
Of the Bayou ST. John has got into the
Fifth District Court on mortgage note
for the sum Of $500, given to secure the
payment thereof, by the purchasers -
the Canal street and Lake Railroad
Company. Vincent Micas, u resident
Of Bordeaux. France, claims to be the
holder and owner of said note.
The Fourth Court JuHsship.
1t IS generally understood that the
vacancy in the Fourth District Court
Judgship, occasioned by the appoint
ment of Judge Lynch to the Superior
the return Of Kellogg from the North.
Lynch was appointed by Antoine. be-
cause he knew that Kellogg had previ-
ously expressed q desire to see hirE in
his present position. Meanwhile those
who have business in the Fourth Court
must grin and bear it,
Died from Jiis Injuries.
The youth John Wallace, who was
severely injured yesterday, by being
crushed between the wharf and fender
Of the ship Otto and Antonio. died from
the effects of his injuries at 10 O'Clock
last night.
About IL o'clock yesterday. Mr. G.
Littlejohn, n years of age, while erect
ing shed in the rear OF his premises,
No. 355 Chippewa street, accidentally
fell from ladder to the ground, q dis
tance Of twelve feet. breaking his right
arm, and sustaining internal injuries.
He was conveyed to the hospital for
medical attention.
Dangerous Road.
The plank road Leading from the
broken and dangerous to both pedes-
trains and vehicles, and should be
attended to by the proper authorities.
Germany w. Ireland.
Barney Mulligan was checked full oi
crooked whisky when he entered the
barroom Of Alex. Fedenhouer and asked
for glass of old rye on tick, but was
informed by the barkeeper that he did
not chalk it down. This reused the ire
In Old Ireland's breast and he at
tempted to 60 for Germany in the old
prize ring way, but, finding his strength
failing, he seized a chair and was about
to use il over the head Of his adversary
when Won Prussia mugged a glass
from behind the counter and used ii
with telling effect upon the Uranium OF
his Irish friend, infiicting two severe
scalp wounds. The peelers put in al
appearance and the representatives o.
both the great nations were safely
landed in the Central Station for fighs
ing and disturbing the peace.
Incendiaries at work.
About q quarter to three o'clock tni:
morning a fire was discovered in tht
one story frame house on Orleans street
between Ginnis and Liberal streets
owned and occupied by Jourdon Hays
The property was entirely destroyed
Loss $500 Insured in the New Orlean.
Insurance Company for $500.
The flames thence communicates q
the adjoining one-story house, owned
and occupied by Mr. Green. The proper
ty was damaged to the amount OF $50
covered by insurance.
The fire is supposed to be the work 0
an incendiary, as some pine wooC
saturated with coal oil was found unde
the house of Mr.. Green ignited. Th'
! flames were extinguished, but agail
broke ont in Hoys house, and hence
the confiagratiOp.