The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-02

the tlfth ward WtEwafn, at the corner
OF Claiborne md Orleans streets. be
tween about forty dlunlon negroes. and
after induIging In "A frce tight. peace was
finally realurod hy one OF the party
being thrown into well.
!. So
tseI,net naarJ
The School Board meets this evening
in regular session IN Room No. 19. City
Hall
shamarr ~ sasnMcrcs.
AZ II meeting Of tho Chamber OF Com
mcrce last evening lengthy letter was
read from our represen gatiye in Con
gross. Gen Randall l.. Gibson. touching
upon the ievees. the Pacille Railroad
and our commerce with Mexico and the
Central American States, the Ship Caual
aud other SUBJECTS Of importance to
Louisiana. Gen. Gibsou ascribes the
delay In bringing up these uuce-
tions In Congress to the fact that
the channels Of legislation were
gorgad with maaaIrrg and political
discussions which took mp much Of the
timo Of tho House Mr. Gibson adds
that things are not done now in the
House as before the war. but ~ in the
British Parliament. in committee. Gene
raj Gibson further announces the prob
A resolution was adopted appointing q
committee To prepare Tor the considera-
iion of his Majesty the Inducements TO
establish Il direct communication
between Brazil and the Mississippi
Valley.
a NEW nrpartrrr.
Tt is underatood that arrangement 8
are being made by tho Carrollton Rail
road Company to afford greater facli-
ties to the public travelling on their
lines OF cars In u few days trains of
two or moro ears will be put on to run
through from Napoleon avenue in ad-
dition to those doing the way business -
when tho travel shall require it. without
stopping either way. Picnic parties
will also fe afforded ample accommoda-
NY making application at the Office on
Baropne street.
Access to Cafrollton by carriage is
now practicable, tho dirt road on the
river sida of st. Charles avenue as far
as Joseph street, and the shell road on
he other aide for tho remainder of the
route i5 also in fine order
Firc eu Canal street.
Yesterday the fire fnud roso with NIL
its fury md succeeded in DESTROYING
about $50, 900 worth Of property in the
square bounded by Gaivez, johnson,
Canal aud Gustomhouse streets, in
which twelve houses were swept away
by the licry fond. The Fire Depart
pcnt worked diligently, but owing to
the high winds that prevailed ut the
time, the flames had gained considcra-
BILE Roadway before thoy could be
checked. Most of the property was
covered by Insurance.
Little hkirmisb.
About half-past O'Clock last night, n
difficulty occurred at tho corner Of Mel
pomeno and White street, between J.
Spillman and J. Kerrigan, in which
several shots were fired by both parties,
but without effect. No arrests
Atter,pt nj suicide.
About half past 10 o'clock last night
man named Armand Francois attempted
to commit suicide by taking laudanum
at his residence on Dauphine street, be-
tween st. Philip and Ursulines. He was
attended by DIR. r. Berjot, and is con
sidered out OF danger. No cause is as
signed for the rash act
larccnies.
Chas. Foster was arrested and lodged
in the Third Precinct, charged hy =.
Eckert with the larceny Of d sack of
peas.
otoisx Property.
J. l.. Dupleich was run into the Third
on n warrant, charged 10y
Chas kavemer with having stolen prop
erty in his possession, to-wit: clock.
Rua Over.
About II O'Clock yesterday, a boy,
name unknown, was run over by
wagon at the corner OF Decatur and St.
Philip streets, and slightly injured
Fortunate Discovery.
About nine o'clock last night the
Delta Warehouse, on Delta street, be-
tween Lafayette and Girod, was found
open by Officer Blanc, who also found
the lamp at the corner extinguished
and the burner stolen. The supposition
is that some unknown thieves whose in
were to rob the warehouse,
which contained large amount OF
coffee. Officers were placed in charge
Of the building.