The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-03-29


D.NcFvICH's SALooN-We would call the at
| tenon of the public TO the advertisement oil Liz
| FARO Dancevich which will be found in announcer
column During the course of the coming sum
mer we have no doubt that Mr.. Dancevlch $ ea-
loon will become a very popular resort Win all
the lovers of those refrigerating luX'ires-ice
Creams and Sherbets Dancevich has them OF all
kinds and of the most delicious flavors; OF their
quality we can speak from experience, and we ex-
meet TO patronize them extensively during the warm
season. Not the least of the merits of the estab-
shment is that it is removed from the noise of the
street, it is well ventilated, and there will be a
band of music in attendance every fine night, to
please the ears of those who not content with
gratifying their palates.
The CoMMUNIsTs.-The American ship Rome
arrived Yesterday from Iavre, and landed her pas
sengers says the Oreanian of yesterday, directly
opposite our office. There We're seventy of them
whose advent we have already heralded broth
erhood of g communists who design settling on
Red River They wear Il similar uniform, far
as respects coats and hats; the former being OF
black velvet, the latter of white wool; those, we
believe. known by the denomination of smooth
castors.' We noticed but one woman among them !;
she black velvet dress and blue bonnet. They
appeared quite elated on landing-marched about
the levee in most cordial manner; occasionally
their arms extended around each others necks
WE ARE GLAD TO HEAR lT.-The Charlesfpn
Mercury, 23d inst, says that the merchants chat
city are driving an unusually heavy business, and
that the transactions this spring will far exceed 10
magnitude those of any previous season.
tells are thronged with traders from the INTERIOR who
are purchasing quite literally The Mercury adds,
that the liberal and accommodating terms upon
which the Charleston merchants transact business,
have given an impetus and extent to their present
spring trade which is without parallel. The re-
tail trade is also extremely active.
Mr. CLAY HoMEwARD BoUND.-Mr. Clay left
this city on Saturday morning, in the Western cars,
having received farewell greeting from num-
Der of his friends at the depot He will arrive in
Pittsburg to-day, where a public reception awaits
him. A committee from that city Were to meet
him at Brownsville, Pa.-Baitmore Sun, 20M.
DE- The venerable Dr. Stearns, of New York,
died on the 18th, after an Illness of two weeks,
caused by the absorption of virus while probing a
mortified limb
SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO MAJOR VAN buren,
eldest son of the ex-president and for many years
an officer in the q. S. Army, met with serious ac-
cident on the 18th inst, by fall from his horse on
the Avenue, striking his head. producing contu
sion, from the effect of which he lay for more than
an hour insensible in the road. He had returned
a week or two since from the army, on sick leave
He now lies in a critical state.
o. The Pittsburg Journal, a violent anti-War
paper heretofore, now objects to the proposed
treaty. His opposition TO it results from the fact
that it affords no secnrity.to the future,
o. Mr.. Clay attended the Baltimore Hibernian
Societys meeting, on St Patrirk's day, and made
speeches.
d. The new Constitution of Illinois, recently
adopted by the people, reduces the salary of the
Governor from $1,000 to $l5000-Secretary and
Treasurer from $1,000 each to $500, and the pay of
members of the Legislature from So to So per day
for the first forty days, and 81 per day for the
mainder of the session Instead of annual sessions,
the Legislature will meet but once in two years.
o. In the adoption of the new Constitution of
Illinois, lately, the vote is very decided in favor
of the article to exclude free negroes from the State
DEMOCRATIC GAIN IN New HAMpsHIRE-The
largest vote ever taken in New Hampshire was at
the late election. at which the radical democrats
carriN every thing before them. Democratic Go
vernor's majority, 3000 large democratic majority
in both Senate and House.
o. Harrisburg. Pa, has elected democratic city
officers. Last year wing.
o. From the frequent occurrence, after an elec-
ton, Of a city's being redeemed said cities must
be cup the spout often enough.
NICE LITTLE SuM.-Lord John Russell insists
on having f55 100000 from the English people, to
pay the shot for last year. No wonder he is likely
to get chased off.
o. Macready nd Mrs. Butler Fanny Kembe)
are playing at the Princess Theatre. London.
The two Miss Cushmans are at the Surrey.
PROHIBIT ED.-The city authorities of Cncin-
matt have prohibited any exhibitions by the Model
Artists there.
EGoTIsM.-An eastern contemporary has lead
ing article all in praise of s. IDIOTS
An, CONSCIENCE Our readers doubtless bear
in mind the facts of the murder of Matthew's near
ST. Louis, by his brother n-law Baldwin When
the latter first imprisoned, some few weeks
is maniac. and so emacated and feeble that
those who knew him before his incarceration would
not now recognize him. He does not speak to any
one, and his head is constantly bowed down. fear
ing to look up, as he imagines his victim is con
stantly before him.
HE SUSPECTED OUTRAGE ON BOARD THE MAG
NoLIA-We find in the Natchez Free Trader, of
the 25th inst, the following account of an inexp-
cable affair on board the steamer Magnolia, which
has already been alluded to in this city:
The Magnolia, Captain ThomassoI. reached our
levee little past midnight on Thursday morning.
and sometime before daylight became the scene of
mysterious occurrence. which resulted in the
drowning OF pretty German girl, aged about six
teen years. by the name of Caroline Grau
An examination OF yellow man. James Brseoe,
the barber ON baard the boat, who was Suspected
of being concered, took place before Justices Van
Hoesen and Wood i'll the Court House, which was