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ASYLUMS.	31
KELLER MARKET.
This building, the result of the private enterprise of the gentleman whose name it bears, is situated in the rear of the upper p irt of the Fourth District, between Felicity and St. Andrew. Locust and Magnolia streets, and is a great convenience to the residents of that locality.
Besides these leading market-places, there are many others; those of most importance aie:
DRYADES MARKET.
Dryades, between Thalia and Terpsichore streets.
SECOND STREET MARKET.
Corner Dryades aud Second street.
NINTH STREET MARKET.
Magazine, between Ninth and Harmony.
CLAIBORNE MARKET.
Claiborne, between Gasquet and Common.
CARROLLTON MARKET.
Dublin, corner Second, Seventh District.
is not, perhaps, another city in the United States that has so many l» benevolent institutions as New Orleans, in proportion to its population. We are absolutely certain that it has not an equal on the face of the globe in charities supported by voluntary contributions. As there are '	nearly one hundred of these institutions, we can subjoin but a partial list.
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The Poydras Female Orphan Asylum is one of the oldest establishments of the kind in New Orleans. Endowed by Julien Poydras, it possesses revenues from improved real estate and other sources.
Female Orphan Asylum, intersection of Cam]) and Prytania, directed by the Sisters of Charity, and supported entirely by the pew rents of St. Theresa’s Church, and voluntary contributions. There are nearly three hundred children at present in the institution.
St. Elizabeth Asylum, Napoleon Avenue, corner Prytania, for girls, Sister Angelica, Superioress. In this Asylum the girls are taught trades ; dressmakiug etc., needlework of all kinds, washing, ironing and cooking, and are thus enabled to earn a support after leaving the institution.
Jewish Widows and Orphans Asylum, Jackson street, comer Chippewa. One of the best conducted and supported institutions in the city.