True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-05-21

rapidly to completion. Let the company eschew all Q
nnection with our city banks and stanl on its own
The state has come TO their help, and they
ould he bold in sustaining the rights Of East Fclicianu.
ur city Institutions have more than they can do now 4
hsme. :
The question has been asked DOES the land on
hich Banks buildings are situated 60 with the houses
the fortunate holders Of these prizes? Most assnr-
lily it does. Iii surprising that any man Of common
should entertain a doubt upon this point. While
this subject, we are glad to hear. that nearly n. the
ckets reserved for New Orleans have been sold, and
lie managers will he compelled to sncroacl, upon those
umbcrs intended for other cities to supply the de-
,and in this city.
MI. Spencer, the conductor of the train on the Carrolton
'ail Way was not long since attacked through tho press
Or a wanton caro'essness in executing the duties assigned
i'm, thus endangering the lives of the passengers. We have
cforc us a note from the former lessecs Of the road, which
'roves the allegations to he without foundation. Mr.. spen-
or has been lucky in obtaining a certificate from some hun
Ircd gentlemen, in the habit of travelling on the road, and
all ngrec that his conduct has been that of a gentleman
lways prepared to do his duty to the utmost. a long knowl-
,Igc of MI. s. enabled us to add our test imony in his favor
do moi know a maa bet ter qualified for the station Of con-
of the Il min.
MUsEUM.-We are assured that Peule is coming next
winter, to establish here n splendid Museum, worthy of
this great city. A large capital is to be invested in the
undertaking; and an immense collection Of curiosi'ics
is i'll preparation. The reputation Of Mr.. Pea!e is II sutli-
cicnt guarantee of success. We have long been in want
Of IL museum in New Orleans. Tin existing museum
is not worthy the name, being hardly as large as M OIL
binary gentlemnn's cabinet Of curiosities. 1t attracts
but few visitors. A scientific man, possessing the pub
lie confidence, would receive almost exclusive patron
ngc in an undertaking Of the kind, aud such a man Mr..
realc undoubtedly is.
Emerson's first part Of the North American Ari.hmc-
tic was received yesterday by raail. 1t is Il duodecin,o
Of forty.eight pages, and intended for the smallcs, chi'-
drcn. 1t proposes to teach numbers by taking ten APP
pies, ten hens, ten dogs, &c. and showing the child
how to combine. W. are totally opposed to all such
pueri!e modes Of teaching. The Eastern schools are
full Of them md we do not find them producing any
greater men than the old common sense plans of educa-
ton. We cannot therefore recommend Encrsou's
Arithmetic.
CowEIL had bumper at the Camp las,evcnin5. Wo
dropped in q minute to see him aud his son play the
two Cracks, in the Turnpike Gate. They were excess
dinghy amusing. as the sides of those who were pres
ent will doubtless testify this morning.
The extra session OF the Pennsylvania Legislature
commenced on the 9th inst. The object is to era,, such
laws bearing upon the tenure of Office, as n change in
the constitution has rendered necessary, and 10 pass the
general appropriation bill, which failed at the last ses-
sion. Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens has been excluded from
the lower house by a large majority.
SUlcIpE.-Chcri Bonanza, who was in prison for
murder and who had been sentenced by Judge Cnnonse,
committed suicide yesterday afternoon, by cutting his
abdomen across in a most horrible manner, and pre-
sen,ing n CHASTITY spectacle. He had not exh biicd tue
slightest con,r ton, and when unobscrved rushed into
tue presence oft!re Great Avcnerr.
INTERESTING FROM MExlcu.-lh he arrival of a schr
from Ve'a Cruz on the 9TH, brings intelligence of tho
complete discontinue of Generals Mcjia and Urea.
The former, who was well knunn here, was shot by or
der OF Santa Annn. Urea and Escaluia succeeded il
making their escape aud fed. The battle was Tough
at Ajacetr, near Puebln The government troops wcr,
commanded by Valencia. Business is expected IL ,c
vive.
WANTED. at the ST. I larlrs Recalling Room, Sai,
Charles Street, an active, i~n1eliistn, lad, 10 act as Pc.
ter, " ho can read aud wrstc.
Exchange on EpsIand has nd.Unccd in New Yn,k
and stocks have fallen. N. o. GINS Light stuck W,
sold on the Nth, a. 80 days, for az. Cotton Lriske1
bot no chnnsr in rnes. Flour dull al - 81. The M,
ney market in Philadelphia was easy.
Real estate in Eusl New Yor "a plain on L.enr Is
aud. laid out in streets and alleys, is all the 20 in G,
imam. 1loy are going to make an East-cnd of TIL
pace.
The L. 5. Senator from Connecticut, Mr.. Kimbpri,
has resigned on accnun, OIL health.
l.! ere are some eighty PERSONS connected with til
Boston Custom House. Boston Post.
And they take c>pt cial care to pay them selves by I'll
Swartwou, mode Of disc"untinS the public money.
The tdings ircm the wheat growing districts a,
highly satisfactorily. The plan, is well advanced, an
the prospects for an abundant crop are Of the most f
vorablc kind.
From the best intnrmntion, we learn that thu crop
cotton pitched the present season is considerably sho
of that planted las, year.
Governor Nc Mutt has succeeded III dividing the VI
Buren, party in Mis- issirpi b. his cnmity to the unie
Bank.
The Hon. John MKinley arrived in this city vest,
! day, ard has his lodgings at Madam Pages.
Is The letter bag Of the fast sailing ship Alcxal
dria, for Liverpool, will be taken from the subscribe
office at 4 o'clock Ibis evening.
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