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A OoottanMA from Xnt Paget dressed entirely differently, and har ingaltogether an altered appearance, called again at the Canal Bank with a check for $400, purporting to hare been drawn by January Cow, of St. Joseph, La, payable to bearer, stating that he represented large interests in the WesW The suspicions of the teller, were aroused, and he asked him how he would have it "In fives and tens," replied Nelson. The teller who had thoroughly scrutinized him, recognized hint as the party who had already called, and taming to the porter said, Why dont.you leaf Ave and ten dollar bills here, and not put them away in the vault I need them here." This was said as a pretext, in order to enable him to leave bis counter, which he did. Passing through the President's office, he walked outside into the street and called in the officers of the bank, while the man remained standing at the counter, evidently suspecting nothing and quietly awaiting the payment of the check. The officers soon entered and Kelson was arrested.

When he felt the hand of the officer placed on his shoulder, and turning round saw that his game had been discovered, he fainted away. It appears, also, that with one of his forged checks, ho went into a jeweler's establishment and bought a gold watch and chain, and gave the check in payment. The jeweler having objected to receive it in' payment, Nelson asked him if he wanted identification that it was very easy, that the parties next door could identify him. The unsuspecting jeweler, who never suspected Jthac Nelson was an entire stranger to his neighbor, and to whom the idea never occurred that a man could be poa seesed'of sufficient brass to offer to be identified by persons wnom he did not know, gave up the watch, took the check and gave the balance in change. A FATAL AFFRAY.

Capt E. C. Fortier, of New Orleans, and Others, Killed. Four Dead Men and Four I Widows. Ten Children Fatherless.

Prom the Galveston News of the 4th lost, we learn that an unfortunate and fatal aftray occurred at Moses Bluff, Liberty county, Texas; late on Saturday last. Two' brothers, Capt. E. C. and C.

S. Fortier and Ludolph Gillard bad a difficulty with Azeno Lacour and his 'two sons, Joseph and Archie, in which Mr. Lacour was dangerous ly wounded, Joseph slightly and Archie killed. Capt. Fortier was dangerously and his brother slightly wounded.

Mr. Gillard alone escaped unharmed. The Fortier party were arrested and taken to the town of Liberty. The parties in this affair are all related. For want of a jail the three prisoners were quartered in Brietley 's Hotel, wherp they remained under guard since Sunday evening.

About 10 o'clock on the morning of the 4th inst.a party of thirty or forty mea, armed and masked; entered the hotel, overpowered the guard and got into the prison room, where they killed the two brothers Fortier and Gillard. The Liberty correspondent of the Galveston Newel from whom we take the above facts, says that by this sad affair four men hav lost their lives, four widows have been made and ten children, mourn the loss of their fathers. 1 Mr. Azeno Lacour, who was wonnded on Saturday by the Fortier party, is supposed to be dying. No information is given as to the cause of the difficulty.

All the parties in this unfortunate affair resided formerly in New Orleans. Mr. E. C. Fortier was in 1873 and the early part of 1874 captain of police of the Second Precinct at Pacanier Station, in the Fourth District of this city.

Previous to the between the people of New Orleans and the Metropolitan Police, on the 14th September last, Capt. Fortier obtain ed leave of absence and left for Liberty, Texas, where he owned a store and a small farm. On his return to this city, a few weeks after, he was informed that his place had been filled by order of the Police Board He stated to one of the reporters of the Picayune that his store had been burnt by an incendiary whilst he Fortier) was in this city, and that he bad been left with scarcely any means to support his large family. Capt. Fortier was a handsome, courteous and brave man.

Of a generous and impulsive nature, he had made many friends in this his native city. He had been second in many of the duels which have occurred in New Orleans. Blooded Stock. The of amateurs is specially called to the dae collection of pare blooded Durham. Aiderny and Ayrshire csws and balls.

and the finest Berkshire pigs in any country, 'now on exhibition for sale as K7B. and Lawrence's dairv 8 took farm, Brasheax City. The stock now on hand include one Durham, cow, Ayrshire bull calf by her side; extra line. One pure Aiderny bull, two years old. Six or eight one half and three quarter Aiderny and Ayrshire ball calves, from the finest herd of milk oowsin the State.

Also, Berkshire piers, of purest; bmed. A ride to this splendid farm will afford an opportunity for a sight or purchase of finest blooded stock ever otfered oa toe Americtku continent. mfl fiirB1deo rations call 25 1 So 8 Korth street, oppo ftita Lafayette Square. CRUEL jBEATnErrr. A Woman Beaten by a Workhouse Warden.

The Warden's Statement Wednesday night, about 8 o'clock, a difficulty occurred, at the corner of Locust and Penellat streets, in which a woman named Jane Kavanaugh was assaulted and severely beaten by a man named Patrick Haley, a warden of the City Workhouse, who has evaded arrest. The woman was sent to the Charity Hospital, where, on being examined it was ascertained that her left arm and three ribs on the left side were broken. The report, which was made by Serg't Tankirk, states the difficulty originated in consequence of the woman having called at the Work, house for food, where sho was as saulted, beaten and driven away. Upon hearing of the report our representatives immediately repaired to the Charity Hospital, where he found Mrs. Cavanaugh stretched on a bed, suffering severely from the bruises received on her left arm, and upon her right thigh.

Upon being questioned she, poor woman, stated that Capt. Mehlie, of the Workhouse, permits his prisoners to go out upon the street and' insult the neighbors. That a certain woman who has insulted her several times repeated her wordy assault last night, when she. Mrs. Cavanaugh, went to the door of tbe Workhouse to complain to Capt.

Maley of this treatmentywhen be seized her by the hair and threw her down. Then, she added, he took a loaded cane and beat me until the people of the neighborhood became so outraged that they cried out to him to stop. Mrs. Cavanaugh says that the prisoners of the. Workhouse, being allowed the liberties of the street, have become a nuisance to the whole neighborhood.

The Warden's Statement. Capt. Maley states that far from evading arrest, as is stated in Serg't Vankirk's, report, he called at the Central Station immediately after the woman had been sent to the Charity Hospital, and there made the following statement of the affair He said that Mrs. Cavanaugh, who resides in a little room oppeeite the Workhouse called every day at the soup house for bread, and that from four to six pounds had been delivered to her daily, for herself and family. Tuesday night she called as usual, bnt asked for some meat.

Capt. Maley refused it, saying tbat he war not authorized by the city, to give meat, but that he would give her bread, as usual. Wednesday even ing, being compelled to go out, he called a woman named Burton, one of the prisoners, who does the cooking, and requested her to stay with his children until he returned. As soon as he arrived, Mrs. Cavanaugh.

who was intoxicated, crossed the street and informed him that Mrs. Burton had abused her, and that if he did not credit her he could ask the other employees. He did so and he was informed that far from having been abused she had been guilty of abusing Mrs. Burton. He then informed Mrs.

Cavanaugh of the result of his investigation. As soon as she was informed of the result of his investigation she broke out into a violent tirade, cursing and using such vile language about himself and his wife and creating such a scandal that he attempted to turn her out. In this attempt she tore his vest and shirt into ribbons. He at last, however, succeeded in ejecting her into the street, and told her to go home where she could swear as much as she pleased, but that he would not allow her to stay on the premises and abuse himself and family in such a shocking manner. This, instead of quisting the woman, incensed her the more, and she rushed back again uttering the most feaiful oath.

That at last he caught hold of her and ejected her rather rudely, so that she fell into the street. He also struck her several times with a small walking cane. The woman got up from where she had fallen and went to her room, where she that her arm had been broken by the fall. Her husband, who had come home in the meantime, came over to the' Workhouse and asked Capt. Maley to have her sent out to 'the Charity Hospital, which he did at once, ordering one of the wagons to perform the work.

Capt. Maley states that upon seeing the accoant of her alleged injuries, as. reported by Sergeant Tankirk, he had gone yesterday afternoon to the Charity Hospital where he obtained a certificate to the effect that the woman had already been discharged. A competent farmer, with wife, able to milk, make butter and cook, may secure a good home, on a healthf al estate ana fair compensation, by apDly jng to A. Ducarro, 6t.

Louis street, near Levee. See advertisement. We take pleasure in calling attention to tbe card of tbat staunch old house, F. Dolhonde general commission merchants. No.

82 Magazine street, who will give prompt care to consignments of hog products. Hour, grain and produce generally, and attend to the purchase of cotton, sugar, rice and other merchandise. Their long experience, ample capital and rhflnential commercial connections, enable them to give to their correspondents the most prompt and ample satisfaction. Advertise your business In the Holly Springs Reporter. Stbawbxkries.

Oar old friend E. Clond. for many years a leading fruitier of tfci.3 city, comes to the front attain with fine and lucious strawberries, which will be retailed at moderate prices at No. 143 Canal street LITEST BLEfluiPflt YASHINGTOR. Dispatches frem Blrxlc Attltade ta.Qe card Border Troubles trtriaia JaaeuiKliy Paid.

"Washington," May 6. Major Ben Parley Poor arrived from the oity of Mexico last pight, bringing dispatches irom Minister Foster, which he has delivered to the Department of State. The Major says the opinion in Mexico was that the troubles on the border were produced by lawless men of both conntiies, and there was an earnest disposition on the part of the Mexican Government in sympathy with our own to suppress them, and, further, that the troubles were not considered of such a serious character as to endanger the friendly relations between the United States and Mexico. The State Department has advices that Spain has paid to Minister Cush ing the entire Virginias award, thus closing this complication. Preparing Bhla Canal Reports Washington, May 6.

Commander E. P. Lull, Civil Engineer A. G. Men ocal.

Lieuta. E. D. Tourfig and J. F.

Moser, Masters J. H. C. Coffin and H. L.

Greene, and Draughtsman J. B. Philip, who were attached to the late Panama Surveying Expedition for a ship canal acrcse the Isthmus, met at the Navy Department for the purpose of making their computations, preparing maps, reports, etc. They will be engaged in the work two or three months, and upon its completion all the documents will be submitted to the Commissioners, consisting of Commodore AmmerA Gen. Humphreys.

Chief of the Engineer Corps, and Capt. Patterson of the Coast Survey, appointed by the President to examine all the surveys and decide as to which will be tbe most advantageous route for the canal. This commission baa already examined tbe Tehuantepec survey made by Capt. Shufeldr, the tw Nicaragua Burveys made by Com'rs Hatfield and Lull, and the Darien survey made by Com. Lef ridge and Lieut.

Collins. The Panama survey was the last one made, and after the commission shall have examined it, a report will be prepared and senc to tbe Secretary as to the most desirable route. McCreery Nominated for Governor ol eniaekr Ferae sal Nothing heard from Kentucky yet, but a dispatch from Cincinnati says it is understood McCreery has been nominated for Governor. Postmaster Parker filed his bond to day. He as received his com is sion and leaves to night.

Ex Congressman leaves with him. Col. Parker's bond for $400,000 is signed by his brother in law for one half, his nephew for one fourth, and the father in law of his daughter for the remaining fourth two Republican and one Democratic sureties. FOREIGN NEWS. I.ONDOM.

Frcnrb futrfmrn Mervon The Qaeatien ot Peace or War How ranch Depend on the Dfeetlna ot the Caar and the German ismperor. London, May 6. The Paris correspondent of the Times telegraphs that uneasiness prevails in well informed circles in Paris. Tho most serious minds believe that danger is impending. Politicians from abroad, as well as those claiming to be well informed at home, assert that peace or war depends on the approaching meeting of the Czar and German Emperor.

No one denies tbat a powerful party in Germany, comprising the entire military element, feels that the late treaty was too lenient that indenK nity has already returned to French eofters that the possession of Bel fort by France is dangerous to Germany that France is reorganizing rapidly enough, and will' soon be able to furnish a formidable army to any alliance with any other nation that Germany is no richer than before the war; her finances and social organization cannot long support the expense of the present armaments, and she cannot disarm in the face of France. The military party ia Germany are convinced tbat never was there a moment more propitious than the present to secure for their country a long era of prosperity and peace. War ought to be promptly undertaken. It is necessary to march on Paris and take np a position where a new peace can be signed which takes Bel fort from the French, limit her active army and exact ten. milliards in twenty years.

Paris could be attacked if Franco refused to sign. All the powers have confined themselves to timid friendly representation with regard to the Belgian notes, which only shows that to nnieh with France now is a duty to Germany and humanitv. Europe will never be tranquil while the blander of the treaty which leaves France ready to revive and re enter the struggle is unrectified. What may be promptly executed at insignificant sacrifice, would two years hence cost ocean of blood. Kussia must be convinced of this necessity.

Tbe Times correspondent adds It would be untrue to say that these arguments are accepted even in Germany outside of a particular party. It woold be equally untrue to say that these menaces are destined to be realized. The diplomatic world, even in Germany, declares she cannot fight against an enemy who declares for peace. Honest Germans scout the supposition. The Emperor has scruples, but the party of immediate action urge as a duty to sink all considerations in order to save the country.

They insist that France be made vto accept a reissuing treaty, if she will not fight. Germany, in order to have the right to reproach France as the cause of uneasiaess, must solemnly disclaim the above theories. The its editorial columns, scouts the apprehension raised by the alarmists and the alarmed in Paris. Farllanientarv. In the House of Commons to night Marquis of Hartington asked when the debate on the privileges of the Hons would be resumed and the budget discussed.

Mr. Disraeli replied that there was no immediate prospect of resuming the debate, winch was unexpectedly terminated on Tuesday night he intended, however, when attention was again called to 'the presence of straher, that a division be taken to decide tbe galleries shall be cleared. itJhe Governmentwas charged with wasting time over the question of privileges, but nnposition to the peace preservation bill was the real ob struction. The Irish members were jastified in opposing it, and the Government was eaaallv astitied inseefc ing to have it passed At this point i. was caueu bu oruer lor digressing from tbe subject of the irqniry put by the UarquU of Hartington.

He resumed his remarks, and stated that with allowance fer a fair opposition, he believed it would be possible to prorogue Parliament in Jury. The Government was determined to pass all its measures even if? ip order' to, be able to do so, it should find it to be its duty to advise the Qneen not to prorogue the session until all of them bad received tbe royal sanction. added that the Government intended to open the discussion of the budget Friday Mr. Gladstone rose and said he regretted the tone of Mr. Disraeli's remarks.

Tbe House was entitled to ref pectful treatment, even from the Premier. Never before had he heard such a statement as that relative to the passing of Government measures. The right honorable gentleman threatened to keep the House sitting until, a number of unspecified bills were passed. Was that a becoming method of procedure on the part of the head of her Majesty's Government 7 If such a tone was again adopted, he (Mr. Gladstone) would feel it his duty to avail himself of his privileges as a private member.

He protested with emphasis against a morning discussion of the budget. Mr. Disraelli consented to take up the budget in the evening session. The consideration of the Irish peace preservation act, which has been nine days under debate, was then resumed committee and concluded. The bill was passed in committee with an important amendment, by which, the penalty for the unlawful possession of arms is reduced, and the right to search houses for arms limited to daytime.

The House has yet to take final action on the bill. Mich Pleaard. London, May 6. The fifty per cent, redaction on cable rates to North Ameiica pleases the commercial community. NEW YORK.

Chamber ot Commerce Kleetloa. Nkw Yokk, May 6. The Chamber of Commerce held its election to day. Tbe opposition ticket was. elected, as follows: S.

B. Babcock, President; James M. Brown, 1st Vice President Geo. W. Lane, 21 Vice President Krancis A.

Lathrop, Treasurer Geo. W1J6OB, Secretary. Fartlrnlare oV the Borden Mutiny. New York, May 6. Further particulars of the mutiny on the schooner Jefferson Borden show that it began on the 20th of April, when the vessel was a thoueand mileB from England.

The leader was a seaman named Miller, a native of Finland. He called the captain at midnight, sayiog a man had broken his leg. This was a ruse to get the captain on deck unprepared, tmt when he got there ke was well aimed and beean firing on the mutineers. The latter, finding; it impossible to get the upper hand, retired to the deck house, in which they were nailed up hvthe captain and steward. Forty snots were tired at the mutineers before they surrei dered.

It was thirty hours from tbe beginning of the outbreak before the laet man surrendered. The captain had his wife on board. International RKte The joint committee on the International Kifle Match met this evening, and it was resolved that the four com petitions recen tl held gi ve to Messrs. Fnltoii, Bodine, Gildersleeve, Da kin, Yale, Hanburn, Coleman, Can field and Jewell positions on team for 1875. It was also resolved that those competitors who were by reason of sickness prevented from completing their scores, should be permitted to do so within ten days under direction of the commander, and that the nine gentlemen named shall constitute the team.jsubject only to such changes in its personnel as may be aftected by operation of the resolutions.

The next three competitors in order of merit were invited to practice with the team for the purpose of filling any vacancy which may occur before the day of sailing. Gold Award. The Government awarded $1,500, 000, gold, to day at from 115.2 115.391. Snecie shipments to Enrope to day les'vOOO, of which was gold coin and the remainder silver. THE TURF.

Nashville Race. Nashville, May 6. The third day of the spring meeting of the Nashville Bloodhorse Association was more favorable. The' weather was clear and warm. The track is still beaw bnt in mnob better condition than "the two previous days.

The attendance was largest Fibst Rack. Link's Hotel Stakes for green three year olds. Stelnbook 1 2 1 Caiuargo 13 2 2 Worcester 4 1 3ds 0nrcn (irahnm 8 4 r. Grey Highland Vintage 6 5 r. o.

5 lis. 7 tlis. 8 dis. Time: 1:52 1:61 1:53 1:58. Second Race.

Mile and a half dash. Won by Brakesman beating Playmate. Time 2:51. Third Race. Mile and a onarrer dash.

Won by Egypt beatingChat terbox and Gwynne in the order named. Cumberland was distanced. Time: 3:18. MEMPHIS. Beldlers AIeetin The Council Imbroglio.

Memphis, Mav 6. A meeting of ex Federal soldiers was held this evening to consider an invitation from a committee of ex Confederate soldiers to participate in the approaching commemoration services in decking with flowers the graves of both Federal and jConfederate soldiers in Elm Cemetery. The meetiog was largely attended, and addresses were made by Cols. James O. Swain, J.

W. Jefferson and H. L. Pierce aud thera, advocating the, acceptance of the invitation. resolution, to that effect was unanimons'y adopted, The fire police and fire commissioners, elected under the tew charter, were sworn into office ny Lsiuire Spellman to night before the Gner! Council, The MyM iio hviag pres ent to fidiumiMt the oith, ic is tbought several of the offers displaced by this action, will af.rvop5 to enjoin the action ot the Council.

PHILADELPHIA. Dent a Bretner el the BelyJCreen. Philadelphia, May 6 This morning, during the celebration of the fjret mass, at LaSalle College, an educational institution noder the charge of Brothers of the Holy Cross, Brother Agelbert was taken with a fainting spell and died in a short time. Df ceased was a professor ia tbe first asademio ctas. He came to this country in 1606, and had been connected with LaSalle College as professor of English literature for seven years.

He had two sisters in Baltimore, both members of religious communities. Hteanaahlp L.manchea'. Philadelphia, May 6. The iron screw steamship, belonging to the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, and launched from Koach's Delaware River iron, ship and engine works, at Chester, to day, was christened the City of San Francisco." There were a number of prominent in vited guests from New York, Philadelphia and Washington present, among them Jay Gould, Sidney Dillon, George Scotr, John C. Scott, Naval Constructor II.

W. Steele and others. P0TTSVILLE, PA. Tbr CUtnatlen Were In the Mining Re cleneOeffla Netleee Served. Potsville, May (L Advices from the upper coal regions are worse.

Coffin notices are served on those who resumed work. The half inch ropes used on the inclined plane were cnt in five places. The intention doubtless was to kill the policemen, but the tamper was discovered. There are logs placed across the tracks, but the trains are run with caution. CHATTANOOGA Knlghta and Ladles.

Chattanooga, May 6. The city is fnll of Knights Templar and their ladies, Irom every commandery In the State. They held public religions exercises this morning. The Grand Commandery was open for business at noon. They have a banquet tonight, and competitive drill for silver cap to morrow evening, and closing with a grand reception to morrow night.

ATLANTA. Ben mil Elected te Carees. Atlanta, May 6. Ben Hill is elected to Congress from tbe Ninth District, in place of McMillan, deceased. MISCELLANEOUS.

Wilmington, May C. The proprietor of Chadwick's Museum was arretted, charged with uxoricide. CoLuaiBua, May 6. A new Democratic daily newspaper, entitled The Colunil'iis Herald, appeared this morning. T.

J. Ewiug, editor and inopiietor. HonsnLESVTLLE, N. May 6. TLe bridge thirty miles north of here mi the Ilorcellsviile aud AJiica branch of the Erie Railroad, said to le the largest structure of the kind in he world, was burned to day.

WEATUKlt PROBABILITIES. War Dbpartmbnt, Offick Chief Signal, Officer Washmaton, D. Cl May 6. Probabilities. For the Golf States, southerly winds and falling barometer, warmer and partly sloudy jweather and local Btorms.

TLe river will rise between Cairo and Vicksburg. OOaiKSTIV MARKETS. Nkw York, May 6, Evening. Cotton clobed quiet; Middling Uplands 16 Orleans 10; Bales to day 1671 bales net receipts Sb9, gross SS9. Futures closed tirm; sales 4300 bales, as follows for May 16 16 5 16, for Jnne 16 3.1616 7 82, for July 16 13 32 a 16 7 16, lor Aligns 1 16 lU S3'lttb, for September 10 13 a2.

for October 15 15 10 a) 15 3 S2, for November 15 23 S315 for December l.Vtf&lo 25 32, for Jannary 15 15 1 6 15 31 for Eebruary 18 1 16 a for March 16 9 32ai6V4. Southern Hour firmer, moderate request, common to fair extra $5 85o)6 25l good to choice do. $6 30 8 50; wheat quiet, slightly in owner's favor, $1 3S 1 42 for winter red Western, $1 43 1 45 for amber Western, $1 34 1 38 for whito Western corn heavy, l2c. lower, 89 1 for Western mixed, 9091 for yellow Western coffee qniet and steady, with fair jobbing demand, Rio quoted at 16 19, gold; Bugar very qniet; rice quiet and steady; tallow quiet, 89 1 16: rosin quiet, $2 2 05 for strained; turpentine quiet, 3535Mi. rork Inwer, 22 20 beef quiet lard lower, 15M? for prime steamed whisky firmer, 117V4, closing for buyers at 118; freights a shade grmer, cotton by sail by steam i9 auear 81 HW: fair to good rctining 8 9 16 8, prime, refined firm, good demand, 10 for bard grades; molasses tirm; good demand for grocery grades.

STOCKS, KTC. Nkw York. Mar 6. Evening. Stocks closed dull and steady.

Central 104, Erie SO, Lake Shore 703fe, Illinois Central 1044. Pittsburg 93fe. Northwestern 41 preferred 54. Bock Island 10m. Sub Treasury balances gold $58,008, 445.

currency 41.831,715. The Sub Treasury paid out $343,000 on account of interest, aud $218,000 for bonds. Customs receipts $843,000. FOKBIGN nAKKETS. Liverpool, May 6.

5 P. M. Cotton sales on the basis of 'Middling Orleans, nothing below Low Middling, deliverable Jane aad July, do. Jalyand Anguwr, 8 1 16. LloNDox, May 6.

The street rate i 5 16 below the back rate tallow 42a. 6d. KlTJin, WEATHER, STKAOinOATW. Vicksbufo. Mav 6.

Paused up Tho. Sherlock 4 P. City of Helena 5 P. M. Weather warm and clear.

River fell 1 inch. No boats down to day. Memphis. May 6. River rose 18 inches.

Weather clear. Mercury 82. Arrived Parker from Cincinnati. Departed last niebt: Bee and barges for New Orleans. Future City for St.

Louis this evening, Chnch and Baam for Cincinnati. Chester for St. Louis. Julia for Yickbbnrg, Gre liepublio for New Orleans. Grand Lake and Alice Brown with tows for the Ohio Kiver.

Cincinnati. Alay 6. Kiver 17 feet 4 inhf and lailiu. Weather cioady and mild. Pittsburg.

May 6. Kivor 6 feet 6 inches and faliiag. Weather cloudy and cool. Evaxsvilliv iav clear and pleasant. 'Rtver 19 feet inen, aud faMinefst.

Cairo. May 6. Arrived: Ssudder. fro New 11 A. City of Vicks bnig, l'totn Yiewitntu.

oou. Lsirsi: lor fcr. Lnu uoni; Citv of Vickt l.rrsr. lor t. Loni 2 V.

M. liivcr 7 fr inrh nd lalliuc. Weather dear. Mercury 'v LoirisviLLK, May 6. ttiver fc' feet 8 inches in the eanal and falling.

Weather cloudy and oool. Down Cherokee from Pittsbnr to New Orleans. St. Ltris. May 6.

No arrivals. De departi St. Genvievs or icksburg. River falling slowlp Weather clear and pleasant. i HA KINK.

Southwest Pass, May 6, 6 P. M. No arrivals Sailed: Schooner Lady Woodbury, at 5:15 P. M. Pass a l'Odtrb, Msy 6, 6 P.

M. No arrivals or departures. On the bar. outward bound; Steamship Jamaican, and ship 8uthern Chief. Inside, outward bound: Ships Kent and Expounder, brig Aurora, schooners Altavsla and Monadnock.

Galveston, May 6. Arrived: Clin ten from Indianola, Harlan from Bra shear. Sailed: Harlan, for Indianola. Clinton forBrashear, bark Geo. M.

Barnard for Boston. London, Msy 6. Ship Royal Charter, from New Orleans for Reval, has been damaged by a collision and is at Deal for repairs. fbe steamship Greece, from New York hither, is ashore at the mouth of the Thames. It is expected she will float Murderous Assault.

UNITED STATES CLAIM AGENT STABBED IN ST. BERNARD. Yesterday morning, as Capt. Frederick Wild, a well known resident of St. Bernard, parish and a United.

States Claim Agent, was walking on the levee, about a mile and a half below the Barracks, he was approached by a man, who was to him unknown, with the query, Is your name Wild 7" Capt. Wild having replied in the affirmative, Incog, immediately drew a large pocket knife and, without a word, of warning or any visible provocation, plunged. it into his left side. Wild then grappled with his unknown assailant and in the struggle was thrown to the ground. While thus prostrated his murderous victor inflicted several wounds with the knife in the left cheek and the tenl ple.

Incog, then departed, giving his name as J. W. Ward and his residence as Poydras Market, and made hi3 escape through the Longueville plantation. Capt. Wild was taken to his home, where his wonnds were dressed and one tooth extracted, which had been made painful by one of the wonnds in tbe cheek.

His wonnds 1 are by no means trifling, but they are not of a serious nature. '1 The Metalrie Cemetery. A meeting of the directors of the Metairie Cemetery Association was held yesterday at No. 1C Carondelet Btreet, the purpose of which was the selection of a President and Secretary. Mr.

Charles T. Howard was reelected to tbe first named position, and Mr. W.C. Lipscomb to the latter. The retention of the gentlemen named in the service of the association evinces sound judgment on the part of the directors, and is a very cheerful assurance that the work of improvement on the cemetery will be furthered to the utmost, while the design of its founders to make it sec ond to none in the land will be consummated.

The cemetery is no doubt one of the best laid oat in the city. In the course of time it will become the great necropolis of the South. With beautiful trees and flo wers and other attractions to charm the eye, this cemetery will be more like an enchanted gttrden than the home of the dead. Life is short, aud sooner or later we must sleep the Bleep that knows no waking. Why not select a beautiful place of.

rest We understand that numerous persons in this city are securing lots for themselves and families. This is well done, for, as St. Paul says, in the midst of life we are in death. St. Patrick's Church.

FIRST COMMUNION. The ceremonies in celebration of Ascension day at this 'church were very pleasing and beautiful. High Mass was said at half past 7 in the morning, at which the children of the parish, who have been receiving preparatory instructions for several weeks past, received first communion. In their beautiful costumes, the young girls all in white, and the bojB in handsome suits, all having candles, and each face beaming with the health and hope of they presented a charming appearance. A procession was formed, composed of these young communicants, with some societies of the church, headed by the Band of the Christian Brothers' school, which moved around the square in which tbe church is located.

The long flowing white vailB, blue ribbons and ornamented candles, together with these bright byoung children, made a very pleasing sight. The mass was charmingly sung by the choir, in which were Mr. and M'rae Dubois, Miss Wagner, Mr. Roux. and other favorite singers.

The mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Allen, assisted by Rev. Father Kennedy as deacon, and Rev. Father Finn as gab deacon. Before and after Communion, father' Allen addressed the children in an instructive and appropriate In the evening the renewal of their baptismal vows was made by the children, at which time Father Finn delivered an eloquent sermon on the ceremorfies of the day.

For finest quality family groceries goto Piatt, 102 Camp street. Freab. goods at fair prices and delivered free of draj atce. I IToi.e rxTirB WaliL Oneof the most popular resorts on our lake shore is the lloie in the Wall at ijiiloxi, Mississippi, and this verv desirable baainess stAud 'in now for rnt tor the seasou. it fronts the jakb in the Teas vn test part of tbe beach, has a warf in good order, and air reqniditea for business.

This is a rare opportunity to any oae haviLfr a kDOwiVdpe of the buduM. ibhing to secure a pood paving gtnL Vor paitienlars, arply to Mrs. M. E. jEdaie, Iiiloxi, Ilia.

.5.... LOCAL JETS. a neuonse committee apnointsA investigate the affairs of Boardha. been in tbe AutorffiBt the past two days. They ing the to be desSyS cgarr.

them ith toeonsult A number of our citizens wilt tbe Texas State Fair at HonS which opens on the lltb inst, 7 Postmaster lef Washing last night, and is expected to armi en Monday. mrs The investigation of the steam disaster is still being continued beW tbe Umted States Local InYXtS J. B. Davis waa appointed tariSj lector ef St. Helena partahTiVdi; BreauxandJ.

Hebert, cferks ol Xf tration Plaquemines. Yesterday evening the condemns negro, Jacob Mass, went down Porate a la Haehe or execution, in charge of a deputy sheriff. HsViU be executed at 11 o'clock thUmorni ing. There was an inspiriting thnsysi day in a coffee house, underneath tU State House, between Judge Lon and Superintendent Booth by. Ufi to: be deplored that history xant remain ignorant of the cause of th quarrel, but certain it is that ths adge indulged in some tall rhetoric! and seemed spoiling for a fight Boothby, however, was not agreeable to views of muscular persuasion, and both finally withdrew ons very red and the other very pais in the.

New potatoes do not aeem to eheapen much notwithstanding that Turkey Fiance, Spain and Russia hs put bar to the importation ot oar hat crop. AmoMmeau. Music This being the lart week of the theatrical season the management ef the Academy has concluded to reduce, the price. Tas dress circle and parquette will hence i forward be fifty cents each, family circle twenty five cents, aad gallery fifteen, so as to place the amusements within the monetary abilities of all. Monday night, the last of the season, Business ManagervShort and Stsro Manager Pike take their benAfit.

Both gentlemen have many claims upon public support, and we hops they will be generally recognised on this occasion. An attractive bill will then be presented TnK 0PEKA.The old saying that what is deferred is not lost, proved true again last night. The concert for the benefit of the members of the orchestra, postpoaed last Monday night on account of the stormy weather, was given last night ia presence of a large and appreciates audience. The entertainment proved a complete success in point of singing as well as pecuniarily. The artist who appeared on this occasion ha4 prepared their respective pieces wita care, and sang in a more than sati factory We can but congratulate the beneiii Uries on their success last night, and sympathize with them in their joy at tbe prospect of a speedy return across to their homes, in Europe.

Gaiett THEATRE CoVner yt Cm mon and Jiaronno streets. This evening has been set apart for grand complimentary benefit to that popular character delineator, Mr, George Sisson. In addition te the star company of the Gaieties several volunteers will appear, making an entertainment full of fun and enjoy ment. As there will no doubt be a large house it will be well for ail to go early who want to secure good seats. 'THE CITY.

I fFrcm veetenur Kwwln Zdltkm. Attempted Suicide. Wni. Maxley was picked ont of the ver at tbe Canal street ferry landing, by Officer Mallen, and takes to the Harbor Station, where he was charged with attempting to comjnit suicide by jumping into the river, and also with being which was the cause of the attempt to drown himself. Charltr A man named George Estehe, km about 83 years, and a native of Virginia, came to the Harbor Station, is a sick and destitute condition, ana was sent to the Charity Hospital.

Fire. Last night, at about half past 11 o'clock, a fire broke oat in a one story frame house, unoccupied, situated en St, Anthony, between Bame" and St. Claude streets, owned hT Francois Casalee, which was totaUf destroyed, with a loss of about fswfc The building was insored in yt Orleans Insurance Company for I The cause of the fire is anknofftt. Wm. Reaus, Alfred Johnson A1 Joseph Stephen, three unoccuP yonngsters, were, on tbe omPJS: of Simpson Fox, charging them wiw malicious mischief, arretted at corner of Elizabeth and Cbwtaa streets, Carrollton, and whirled aw the calaboose by Orlieer Moore.

Gettea Tle. Henry Haves, who was detected i or Thos. Hartings pilfering cotton on board the steamer Foud, at the head of Gravier atreefc was overhauled and marched Harbor Lockup, where ne charged with the same. Celestine Moses, who went ft corn on the Levee, head of Pfogf street, shared Hayes's fate taj Harbor Station, under the char pilfering corn. Oliver Marks and Sam aged twelve and eleven both arrested at the cornerofi blave and Esplanade tree locked np in the Filth Precinct tion, charged with in the day time and therefrom.

Corinne HareTa Daniel Harea were picked np on iWVffSeV' between Toulonee and St. Lfrf terday.and locked up aJRtt Precinct Station, chaiged vagrants, v.r Joseph Maximilhen, 9 years, was locked in the i Precinct Station from between BrVith Louis, charged by Mary baacierwi being a juvenile vagrnnc tx; rocket ricMng. Ajj. Felix Manier, was anS gnnV corner of Common and fleets, and locked f. SSrJinf, Piecim Station.

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