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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-07-31

Fresh statements are published Of the assembling
of troops by the Emperor on the German frontiers,
but il is denied that he conemplales any violation
Of German territory and faith is put in the defa'
by those most concerned
The town Of Orel was destroyed by fire on IN M
7th Of June and most Of the Inhabitants l2si Ian a..
they possessed Upwards of 1897 houses ana iGne
bridges were destroyed The four stone cn,I1,ted
We're much injured The whole loss Is e.. ar for
at 3, 425 900 silver roubles. The hmlg ,.o olne
warded $1,000 roubles, Lf3OOO)' 10 fen0''
There are reports of revolution having d D5eRs
out in St Petersburgh, but that !, NV m% Tst how.
after 300 lives had lost IT does o no, rs asr date
ever, on good foundation tgl a the ~ Cholera has
| do not allude to it, but say u'A' 'l''
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-07-31

CONSUMPTION CrRED-Aso Coughs, Colds, Pain in the
Side and Breast and all Lung and Liver G@mrIaHis-y
DIR Ranhomews Pink EXpectOaut syrup This Is TIE only
article that can be relied for these complains, and has
cured cases after all other articles have tailed.
The Military Shaving Soap is the best article in this city,
Price % cts 1t makes rich lather ha does not dy
on the face.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-07-31

( go. N.rBiFCHARD, General Broker, No. Il era
~ hItl -'iHT-'- Ne" DIetls. NIL EIn
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-07-31

WROUGHT IRON SHAFTS, &c.
WE are prepared to furnish at short notice, from the
w Forge OF Armstrong y Danagh PitlsbuTg, all descp-
ion Of Hammered Pieces, WROUGHT RON. VIZ: Shafts
for Steamers and Sugar Mills Piston Rods Wrists Pnman
Jaws, Cotton Press Screw MOulds and every variety of yg-
ing, from 50 lbs. 10 6OOJibs
aplI 5m l.. J. WEBSTER. % Grav.er st.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14

were married in about six weeks. and when
The ceremony was over, parcel was brought
in, directed ITO Mrs franklin, Nth fhs
compliments of M,ssrs. Blake. blanchard
d. Co.," which, on being opened, was found
TO contain a superb Cashmere shswl-thirty
yards of the .fI2 lace. and nsa, mahogany
box, with a coronet of dianoud. Cnr ,be
young criminal.
We wont 90 into the history or the IA.
diasi ,,h;o.t;a,. A., -.s x
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14

FEARFUL TRAGEDY IN MIssIssIPPI.-Thc
New Orleans Picayune of the 2lst inst contains
an account Of terrible tragedy which happen
ed recently in Hancock County, Miss. 1t seems
that party of persons, with an informer, nam
cd Brown, was out in quest of two counterfeit
ers named Washington and James Bilboa, broth
ers, whom they discovered at their nefarious
business These men were arrested and subse-
qpently released on bail. Soon after, Brown,
the iniormer, and his son-in-law, named Wages,
sold out their property, and vert about leavinl;
Hancock County. The countcrfeiters overlook
them when a short distance on their journey, to
wreak their vengeance on Brown, and were both
shot by Wages. One of them was killed on the
spot. No measures had been taken for the ar
rest of the murderer who is described as a des.
perate ruffian.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14

% The Western Flood has given rise to a
number of instances of noble generosity, which
are noted in the Cincinnati papers:
AT Lawreneeburg, VIM E. Graft, ESQ.,, caus-
ed i to be proclaimed to the houseless and
needy, Here are my warehouse and store
here are -four and meat come and take what
you need" And his clerks dealt them out TO
them As they came. Lewis & Eichelberger
caused the same thing to be made known con-
corning -four at their mill, and gave away to the
destitute and unfortunate more than one hun
dred barrels. AIessrs- Barr & Febiger had a
number of their hogs slaughtered, cut up, and
given to all who needed and wished.
One Of the Subordinate Lodges Of Odd Eel
lows at Cincinnati promptly made an appropria-
ton of $500 for the relief Of the sufferers in that
city, to which was as promptly voted $500 addi-
tional on the part ofthe Grand Lodge, to dis
bnrse which, acommittee was appointed, with in
structions not TO pass by any of distress be-
cause its victims should not have special claims
upon them as members of the Order
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14

Tue BLOODY DEEDS OF WAR.--Two Mex.
lean officers, Lieut.. Alcalde and Adiutant Gar
cia have recently been executed at Jalapa, bv
command Of the American authorities. for the
violation Of their parole of honor, on which they
were set at liberty after being taken prisoners
The correspondent Of the N. O. Picayune. un-
der date Of Jalapa, Nov. "a, furnishes the follow
ing particulars OF the transaction, which caused
great excitement among the Mexican popu-
lace -
SO deeply were my feelings wrought upon BY
tne scenes OF last eyening-the crowds Of sup
phcating women-the solemn but animated conn
tenances Of Mexican Generals, priests. and dig
nhed citizens, as they plead for the lives Of those
who had 50 basely forfeited them. that dream
ed OF nothing else last night but executions.
priests, and crying women.
The two criminals spent the whole Of last night
in the church with priests, a strong guard BEING
placed over them. Their collins have already
been conveyed to the place Of execution, and in
less than an hour the two wretched men will die,
rs they hardly deserve to die, a soldiers death,
and they will appear before higher Judge, who
will decide whether il be wrong TO take the life
of professional soldier for violation of the
most sacred and humanizing feature in civilized
warfare. Yesterday the citizens Of Jalapa wit
messed an act Of American justice, to-day they
will see another.
Half past / 2 o'clock.-The execution is over.
The prisoners were marched blind-folded to the
plaza, priest attending them They were in
full uniform, and behaved with as much iirmness
as could be expected Of men under such circum.
stances Each was supported by friend at
either arm, and were led TO the side Of the plaza
and seated upon their collins near the wall of
the barracks. They continued their deyotons
aloud, after embracing few friends, until the
word fire r. when both fell back dead, scarcely
moving muscle The bodies of the executed
officers were given over to their friends, and
soon conveyed away in neat collins. Thousand,
OF MeSicans focked toward the scene, but were
prudenty kept out of the plaza.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14

UNION MAGAZINE, for January, 1848.-We
have received the first number of this periodical
for the next volume and it is sufficient praise
of the past volume to say, that the promise of
the opening number has been fully realized
The present number promises still further ex-
cellencies for the coming volume, and shows n
formidable list of contributors. With these, and
the exquisite embellishments, and beautiful pa
per and Typography heretofore employed, it will
no doubt continue favorite of the reading pub
lie. In the prospectus of the new volume, the
publisher says:
"The paper will be Of the same quality now used.
The Fashions will be colored by T. I. Spearing.
There will be two pages OF original Music in
each number.
In the course Of about as many months, will be
given facsimiles of the characters used in writing
fourteen different languages with short translation
into English similar TO the Chinese and Persian
0des in the November and December numbers OF
the Magazine, by Caleb Lyon, Esq, u. s. Consul
to Shanghai, China, which 10 the curious and in
telligent will be worth at least years subscription
TO the Magazine And every exertion will be made,
which literary ability ingenuity Of artists and ade-
quate capital can do, to make the Union Magazine
worthy Of the place already so generously granted
il in the public esteem
The Union Magazine will be published regularly
on the first Of each month
1srms.-One copy one year. in advance, So; one
copy two years, So two copies one year, So five
copies, sl0 eight copies, SIS; twelve copies, $40
Grea National Pictme-We will give the person
sending lus the largest club Of subscribers 10 this
Magazine, with the cash at the above rates, during
the time ending the LIST of May, ls4s the engraving
Of the u. s. Senate Chamber containing correct
portraits OF nnety-seven distinguished gentlemen
then Ia the Senate Chamber at the time of Mi
Gays farewell The Engraving measures so by
40 inches, engraved by Thomas Doney, and pub
lished by Il. Anthony, with splendid gilt frame
The engraving and frame costing S27, which we will
deliver free Of freight or expense in any way 10 the
person entitled to IT, at any place within the United
states and 1t will also constitute the person send
ing the money, life subscriber to the Union Maya
zine The picture and frame can be seen nj any
time, at Il. Anihony's Dagueneotype Establishment
247 Broadway New York.
ISRAEL POST i4O Nassau st., New York. y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14
The Way to NuIIify a bad Lease.

There is a shrewl aud wealthy old YAM
kee landlord away down in Maine who is
noted for driving his "sharp bargains"--by
which he had amused large amount OF
property. He is ibe owner of large num-
her Of dwelling houses, and il is said OF
hun. that he is not over scrupnlous in his
rental chssges. whenever he finds custom
er whom he knows to be responsible. His
object is always to lease his houses for
term Of years. TO the best tenants, and get
the utmost firihing in the shape OF rent.
A dIminuiive Frenchmsn called on him
last winier, to hire dwelling he owned in
Portland, and which had long remained
empty. References were given, and the
Yankee landlord ascerlaining that the ten.
ant was man after his own heart" ior a
tenant. Im nediaiely CONNIE iced to "Jew"
nun. lie found that the tenement appeared
TO suit the iitde Frenchman, and he placed
an exorbitAoi price upon il but the lease
was drawn and duly executed, aud the ten.
ant removed into his new quarters
upon the kindling Of the fires in the
house II was found that the chmneys would
noi draw anu the building wa 6IiSI --i.L
smoke. The window sashes ralIled in the
wind at night, aud the cold air rushed ia
through hundred creyices about the house
until now unnoliced The snow melted
: upon the roof, and the atlics were drench.
ed from leaking. The rain PEELED, aud our
Frenchman found natural bath room
upon the cellar aoor-bui the lease was
signed, aud the landlord chuckled.
II have ben vat you sail call suck in
viz zis dam mdisoA :" mutiered our victim
TO himself, a week aGerw ards-"but n'ila-
P0rte-v- sal see vot We sal see."
Next morning he arose bright and early,
and passing down town, he encountered the
landlord.
"A-ha. bon Jour, Monsieur" said he in
his happies. manner.
Good day. sir. How DO you like your
house p
"Ahl Monsieur-eIegant--
magnificent En- bien, Me1siear ] have but
re one regret"
"Ah What is that"
Monsieur, | sal live in Eat house bu,
Tree little year"
"How sol''
81 have find by yot you call re lease, zat
you have give me re house but for Tree year,
and | yer much sorrow for Eat"
but you can have it longer il you wish
"Ah, Monsieur, | sal be yer mooch 81 I'd
IL l can have Eat house so long as 4 please,
-eh, Monsieur"
"Oh, certainly, certainIy, sir"
Tres bien, Monsieur! sal walk rite TO
your odees-and you shall give MT Eat you
call re lease for that maison, jes 50 long as
u cal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14

: AN EXAMPLE OF THE GROWTH OF THE
WEsr.-Ten years ago. at the mouth Of little
river in Wisconsin, on the border Of Lake Mich
igan, solitary cabin stood amid the widespread
forests, the evidence OF an individual who united
in his person the characters of farmer and hunt
er. For ten miles on every side no trace Of
another civilized human being could be found
and the Indian traced the deer through the
wood, unmolested by the white man, aud unob-
structed by fences and grain fields At the pres
ent day, the occupant of that cabin, who was al
so the owner of At least square mile of ground,
is the Mayor of city which has grown up in the
short space Of ten years ON the limits Of what
was once his own property city containing
over 10000 Inhabitants with commerce which
promises to make Il one of the most fourishinQ
Lake-porta of the West, and the seat Of wealth,
intelligence and industry, We mean Milwaukee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14

Premium TFact.-A few friends Of the Sabbath
have offered premium Of s00 for the best approx
ed Tracto of four eight or twelve pages, showing the
perncious influence OF Sabbath recreatons on health
and morals, ard meeting the popular reasons urged
for them. Manuscripts may be addressed, post
paid until the first Of May next, to VIM A. Hallock
Of New York
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14

4 Life Sdva.-The Bangor Wing states that M
Sargent Of that city has invented new method OF
stopping railroad cars, by which, at the slightest
notice, the brakeman may apply the velocity of the
train to aid in bringing all the wheels in the train
to a dead stop. He intends to apply for patent
for his invention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14

A WILD ANIMAL SCcKLEp by A WOMAN.
We noticed the fact at the lime, that while Ray
mond 4 Warnings Menagarie was at this place
some six weeks since on exhibition, Bengal d
gress, belonging to it, gave birth to a cub, the
male parent OF which was a lion. While in New
York the other day. We were informed BY a gem
teman connected with the AIenagerie. that the
little cross breed is alive and growing fnely-a
woman in the city, who had lost her child, hav-
ing It to raise at the breast We are told that
Romulus and Remus, the founders Of Rome,
were sucked in infancy by wolf; but we new
err heard before Of woman adopting young
ferocious animal, and sucking it rs her own
child The step-mother TO the half-lion and
half-tiger, keeps her charge in bureau drawer;
and in the morning, when her husband gets out
of bed. he takes the little sharp-clawed fellow
out, and places it in the bed with his wife to
suckle When hungry, the little fellow makes
a terrible racket, and seems half crazy 10 get al
the breast from whence il draws its sustenance
Though il shows every sign of attachment and
iondness for its fosterlam, we should advise her
to wean it as soon 40 possible. This curious
cross-breed IL male, its head and foreparts be-
ing the complete lion, the name already begin
ning 10 show itself; WINE It's uUuy Is sT7beu anu
bears full resemblance to the tiger
Syracuse STATE Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14

1sy- The calls at the White House, Washington,
on New Years Day were not so numerous as usual.
Mr. Adamss house was throngcd long after the
Presidents house was deserted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14

~ GES TAYLOR A TEErorALLER.-A letter
published in the Rochester Democrat, from
young Rochester soldier stationed at Matainoros
coafirms the statement that Gen. Taylor is tee
totaller Whilst at Matamoros recently, on his
way to New Orleans, he dincd with the officers
Of the garrison. Col Temple offered him some
Colonel--this is my brandy" said the old hero
filling bis glass with Rio Grande water, and hold
ing il up TO him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14

Missionaries and Run.--'rhe Boston Bee states,
that the bark Cataapa sailed for Smyrna, with fpe
missionaries and 10000 gallons Of ~ Il. Rum
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-14
FITCHBURG.
Wanted

VNMTE and BRewS RAGS for which VIC will
w pay Cash Also from SO to 100 Cords Of
good Wood. W0ODCOCK & VINTON.
nra'ueooroJ June l4'ls47 ly43
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-19

ZACH other, they we're shouting "Lv. the Queen and
the charter" Not Only this but the Count dss AntAs
when amost within the ehvrons OF the capital wrote to
the Queen, protesting his respect and affection
One can hardly imagine the different phases Of human
action and judgment but Portuguese history shows
several in very ridiculous light
But enough Of political meters Lisbon this has
bsen very gy for the last two months there have been
balls ctncerts and parties almost every night gwen by
the clubs the public functiouares, noble families
To these strangers are most freely invited an perhaps
there Is city In the world where stranger meets
with kind and hospi.able reception here These
are very brsnt the officers Of the various
squsdroos the dponatio and attaches are always
and II uuengsged will danes with whoever asks them,
without requiring introducdons Here the
high noble families Of Lisbon that In educatiop
hnement AMI sifability tho CLASSES in other
country can surpass them have bern much disap-
always cherish for the welfare Of Portugal and It's people
tho most ardent wishes. la few days the gay season
will BE- over, and the carnival will commence. OF this
You shall have an account.
The 2ld February was honored h.ra In tn. bss
possible by ths few Americans in Lisbon united with
tho descendants of those who had sournod in
land. At SUNRISE two splendid banners float
ing in tho breeze from tbs respective masts of g.
with stars In their field curlsd gracefully in the
bretzs, and many wandering glanos was cast upon
them to know Why they aost.d Poor psopls their
patty seemed to attract thcir eyes to the glorious flag
Of our republic la the evening, Colonel George w.
Hopkins, Of Virginia, our hosptabls spd highly ee-
termed Minister ut this Court gave splendid dinner
and 1t was strange coinciassce that our recoectons
Of home should b. the more strongly revived by the
of its being tho birthday also of host and that his
smAble and highly accomplished lady should further
strengthen tho association by her bsing that OF
tho illustrous oonsort Of our Washington. Colonel
Hopkins Is tho finest looking man In the diplomatic
corps and hts manners will make him as we'll liked as
Was Edward Kevanash, whose memory is cherished by
all GLASSES in Lisbon.
Our Legation here is situated in tbs midst of tbs
English authorities and its nag almost waved over
them On one side Ii their ambassador, and opposte
tho secretsry the other side Admiral Nspier, and
opposite the consul.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-19
Navigation.


The Ogdensburg Sentinel CT the 18th announces that
navigation Laks Ontario and the 81 Lawrence river
Is fairly opened The steamers Niagara and Cataract
have both beep ref tied and placed in order for the
commodaton OF the travelling public on Lake Oatario
These fne steamers, together with the Empire, the
st. Lawrence will form tho limo between Lake Ontario
and Montreal.
The Sam Wsrd arrived at Milwaukee, on tho 10th
inst with large mail and good load Of passengers and
freight, from sc. Jo.eph and Chicago. She returned
down gau 1T A. M.
The Montreal Herald Of the 18th inst ststes that tho
river emit rely Ice aud tho wharves although
still Ia places bearing their winter coveriag
now lined with country schooners Like Champlain al
FREQ Of Ice and tho navigation through to New
York The steamers st. Louis and Rchelieu arrived in
port yesterday IL Ia Intended that tho steamer st. Louis
shall leave for Laprarie at * O'Clock A. NJ this
ing She will probably be continued on the ferry until
the PriRcs Albert takes her station, which will be In
few days. Tho Montreal expected last
ing should che arrive during tho night abe will leave
this afternoon for Quebec Lake ST. Peter Is said TO be
clear of ice
The hrst boat licked through The Illinois and Mi
chigSn csnsl snzsd, and received ct Chicago with
demonstrations OF great enthusiasm. The Chicago Dc
mocrat of the th inst gives the following account Of
the reception of the first boat:h-
Yesterday afternoon tho city completely deserted
Every kind Of eosv~yance was In requsitiou and tho
invsriab.s answer at the livery stables to tho "anxous
ipqurer after horse buggy, was, "Gone to Bridge
port, SIR" The heretofore quiet town OF Bridgeport
alive with thu youth and beauty CT the city; and
resting appesrsnc.. The boat from EosSport the Gen.
Fry decorated with flags and crowded with ladies end
gentlemen. locked through into the river at five
o'clock amid tbs cheers OF tho assembled crowds The
proplior A. Rooster, which took down full load Of
passengers from this city after took her in
tow and at hslfPa't seven O'Clock, the Gen Fry was
floating In loke Michigan As tho boat passed through
tho city it greeted with chseripg, which re-
newed at the different bridges and points Mt which the
citixsns collected Altogether there conside
at the realization Of the long promised eveptthe OPEN
Ing OF the Illinois and Michigan canal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-19
Miscellaneous.

Several hundred acres Of woods. about three or four
miles above Centrevilc, burnt over on Tuesday
last The fire was caused by ci.is,n OF that netshoor-
hood trying 10 burn rome swamp for the purpose Of
making COW pasture. Msssrs. John Clark, Whitaker
& Trenchard and others sre the suferers-Brsssefsn
Chrcnseie.
Ere broke out yesterday afternoon In the woods on
the South Orange road and swept on some twenty ceres
Of timber -Nevark .ddv. l7h inst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-19

AUGUSTA (GA ELECTION Al tbs election on tho
10th i5s, tho democrats elected their candidate for
Mayor, and ak members of the council This vote for
Mayor WAS ~ follows: L. p Garvin, (democrat) 2s5; L.
D. Ford, (whig) 25s; M NJ Dye, (whig) 2l6.
NORTH CANoLINA.-Ths North Carolina democratic
State convention mot the 18th inst and nominated
David s Reed for Govsrnor. Weldon N. Edwards and
Robert Strange appointed delegates ct large to at
tend this Baltimore convention; Abram w. Venable and
Thomas s Asho alternatives.
The wings of the Seventh Congressional district have
appointed w. Haywood (rsylor) delegate 10 Phila-
delphis and CT the corresponding electoral district
Henry w. Milltr, (Taylor) for elector.
WHO MOVEMENTS IN MIsscuRL--Ths whig State con.
vention Of Missouri having nominated James s. Rollins
~ its caniidsts for Governor Mr. Rollins
avowed his preference for Gen. Taylor the Prssden.
tal candidate Tbs convention recommended Edward
Bates as susbls candidate for the Vics Presidency,
and adcpted ths following resolution unanimously; Re.
solved, That In Henry Clay the wings Of Missouri
cognize their earliest friend their triumphant defender
and their invincbls champion-n man uniting all the
proud and noble qualities that edorn and elevate the
charactcrposssesiug he Does love for his gene
rosity and bersty Of spirit affection for his puri
ty and simplicity CT character, respect for his vlr
tues and admiration for his splendid talents-he Ii
at and tho nations pride and glory. Whether
elevated to the fresidency not he will always be
Corded by all true heated wings the patriot the
and tbs honest man. General Robert Wilson, Of Ran
dolph county is tho whg candidate for Congress in
second district OF Missouri represented by James
Green, democrat