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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-28

LAFAYETTE CouNcIL-The Council met last
evening according TO adjournment and d full Board
was present. The Journal of the last meeting was
thin read and adopted. The report of the IIar-
Dor Master showed that during the last week there
have arrived in Lafayette 10 steamboats,, sail YES
sells II fiat boats, which have paid into the trea-
sury $500.
The Attorney of the city reported the amount of
business placed in his hands since he came into
Office "A communication received from the
German population relative to the publication of the
proceedings fthe Council in the German language
1t sets forth that the city of Lafayette contains
population of 1000 inhabitants, oil whom nearly
5000 are Germans. The communication was re-
ierred to special committee, composed OF Messrs
King, Mount and kean
The proposals for paving Laurel street side walk
We're received and referred to the Committee on
Paving and Building. A letter from the persons
interested in the Fire Telegraph was received and
referred TO the Committee on Fire "A petition
from number OF cltZens was read, relative TO the
opening of cutters and the raising of punwaes in
the rear of the city. This was referred. A pro-
posal to purchase flag for the new market in Ma
L gaZine street, referred to the Committee on
Streets and Landings with power to act. "A peti.
ton from Mrs. V. w. Thompson, stating thai she
had paid taxes on property which she did not own
and asking that said amount be refunded. This
was referred to the Committee on Claims. :. A
large number of citizens of the Fifth Ward asked
for the erection of market in that ward. This
was referred to a Special Committee Mr. Samuel
Boyd Weigher in the Customhouse, was elected
Director of the Public Schools from the Fifth
Ward, The motion to erect an awning around
the Magazine market was adopted. The Atior-
new fthe CITY was authorized to apply for com
mission TO open Felicity road from Rousseau TO
Tchoupitoulas street. On motion Of Mr.. King, it
was resolved that 100 guns be fired on the 4th of
Iuly to celebrate our National Anniversary, the
Glorious return of Major General VIM. o. Butler
and our brave troops from thebatle scenes OF Mex
leo, Mr.. Garcia offered resolution in relation to
filling up lots before building thereupon, was read
for the first time :. Leave of absence for thirty
days granted TO the Mayor and the Cify attofiley
-. On motion. Aid Garcia was elected President
! of the Council pro tenn. :. The Council then ad-
J iournad to the second Tuesday in July.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-28

STRANGE EsCAPE.-Yesterday, whilst the Car
rollton cars were coming down. a man fell from
them and was precipated underneath the wheels.
In the twnklng of a thought, however, he had the
presence of mind to withdraw his body, else he GER
tainly must have been killed by the passing of the
wheels over him. He escaped with some few.
bruises hpon his head, and may thank Providence
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-28

Sun STRUcK-We understand that a iaboring
man by the name Of John Doran, was yesterday
killed at the foot Of Anuneation street by stroke
soliel The deceased III said to have been 4 hard
working man, and leaves many striendsSbehind him
to bewail his loss. During this burning season
those whose avocations lead them 10 expose them
selvesyto the influence of the sun upon the leyee
should be particularly careful 20
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-28

GOVERNMENT 'WHARvEs.--On Monday evening
last, at meeting of the Third Municipality Uo,m-
Gil, Alderman Soloman reported resolution author
isng the Mayor to transmit the necessary documents
in connection with the wharves now occupied by
the General Government, and located in the
Third Municipality, to the Hon. Emile La Sere,
one of our representatives now at Washington,
with the request that he would place them before,
the proper department in that city. On motion of
Alderman Jones, il resolved that the notary of
the Municipality be requested to notify the Charter
master at this port that it is The wish of the Cuun-
Gil TO OCCUPY the Wharves in question.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-28

The Procession, when formed, will up ST. Charles
street to Poydras down Podas to Camp down Camp TO
the north side Canal street thence to ROYAL down Royal
Espanade up the north side Espanade Condo street
up Condo to the Place d Ames where the Declaration OF
independence will be read and Grafton delveredatter
which the Procession will be dismissed
]. i. FABRE, Chairman Committee OF Amalgements.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-28

New CHUcH.-A new Episcopal Church is
about to be erected at South Trenton, n. J.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-28

ACCIDENT 81 Yesterday afternoon. the buildings
owned by John Nc Donough, the millionaire Of this
section of the country, situated in Julia street. and
which, for long time past, have been used as hav
stores, fell down with crash. 1t is said that the
walls parted, owing principally to the great amount
OF hay that was stored within the buildings, and
partly owing to their dilapidated condition per-
son.by the name Of Nesbitt was severely, but NOT
dangerously wounded inthe leg by the fall Of the
building. Numbers of individpals were passing bv
at the time, and it miraculous that the injury
done wasso slight
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-28

BOOTS, SHOES AND BRoGANs. rssv
fls CASES landing from bark Jacob 5. H84
I~o Vain and brig Gen. Worth, for sale by n A
~ r. G. sHOBBS, vtas.
JeG AZ II tustomhouse street.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-28

RAscALLY MExIcANs.-There are some Mexi-
cans who do not seem regard the treaty of peace
Lieut.. Farfar, of the Third Municipality Police,
yesterday arrested gang of Mexican desperadoes
who came to this city amongst the late arrivals
who were found encamped on the Louisiana Race
Course This gang had committed various robbie
res on the 'neighboring plantations. Their names
were Lucien Hernandez, Dominguez Maisa Anto-
MO Ramarez, Jean Martinez, Ruey Lopez and
Eduardo Williams They were furnished with
apartments in the work-house for forty days each.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-28

INoUEsTs-Coroner Spedden yesterday held an
inquest on the body of a black man who was found
drowned in the river at the foot of Canal street
Deceased had on suit of blue cloth, and wore
around his neck brass medal stamped No. 1910.
Verdict--found drowned. An inquest was also
held on the body of a white man who was also
found drowned at the foot of Canal street. His
name was unknown, but from his dress he was evil
IDENTIFY laboring man. Nerdict-found drowned
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-28

DINING-ROO rs.
w have for sale three CIV " le DINING-RooM
~ SERVANTS, Omen, )wrict an aid on along credit
Ney are very likely and iulyyt ed, and can be seen
d oafotlce, No 81 GRAvIEg - ct.
mSt PIER SON & BONNEVA14.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-06-28

1t. D.
(Ofce-Camp Street AUCTION .fdFF)
"WEDNESDAY, 18th inst, at IL O'Clock, A. M.-Wl
w be sold at Auction Mart, corner OF Common and
HORSES. MULES, CATTLE, CARRIAGES. SC
y order of Major Tompkins, and for account OF the
onl'sa ela'es 00'slG siX HORSES. Jeg7
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13
Pity the Rich.

Remember the rich man, ye that are poor and
pity him, for Care urnoth his youth to age and Fear
brngeth trouble TO his gray hairs In this wise
cometh it about Thoughtless Beauty fndeth plea
sure in the costly ways of Fashion Prudence is
troubled and Care groweth heavy. Then coneth
Want seeking charity but Fear fllelh him at the
sight, hardening his heart And slraightway Pru-
dence becometh Avarice, and entereth into "A cove
nant with Fear to rob him of his treasures. Then
comeih Want again and smiteth him with many
weapons. lie feeeth the sting thereof but Fear
maketh him blind Therefore | say unto thee again
remember the rich man and pity him. FAC
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13

How BEAUTIFUL is charity. She goeth forth like
an angel with consolation on her tongue love in her
eyes, and relief in her hands. She nclines her ear
TO the suffering and the poor She seekelh out dis
tress, nor ceases from morning till evening her mis-
zion among the homes of the sorrowing. She heeds
the of the proud the shrinking of the fear
full, the eyes of the inquisilive, rain, wind,
nor the bitter Frost but keeps on, and her way is
comprised about with gladness. The hungry, the
icad, the sick and the desparing rejoice at her APP
proach. They behold her shining like a celestial
light amid the darkness Of the world. She shuns
ostentation-she has no set time for her labor, but
worketh always for want aud suffering and grief
are ever among men-ever in her path. Nor goes
she unrewarded. The recoeclions Of virtue, min
gled with gratitude of those who have enjoyed her
benefcence, make her life perpetual delight. In
splred by her. man performs the nohlcst deeds and
woman is exalted into angel
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13
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Philosophy has great name. 1t speaks swelling
words. 1t has subtle wisdom. But it is no great
er now than it was in Greece. 1t is no wiser nor
trtier now than when Paul declared it to be Il lie
How could it, then, interpret the mind of God Docs
our consciousness reach heaven? Does our Undue
tive reason scan the circuit of Omniscience Can
our Imagination define or paint the actual worlds
that hang beyond the telescope or the work of Cher
ubim and Seraphim? "Who hath known the mind
of the Lord, or, being His counsellor hath taught
Him? Or who hath plennlly declared the thing
as it 2" Believe it who that any variety Of the
wisdom of this finite and fallen world or its COM
bned wisdom can penetrate the heavenly mysteries,
or illustrate what Christ has forever darkened eX-
cept to the eye of faith, to babes.
Philosophy is falsely called and mans wisdom
however called, in distinction from Gods wisdom in
Revelation, is false. Philosophy, in its present con-
centrated FORM involves three specific flsehoods,
Bible Let Professionals beware. The first is the tic-
ton of "a universal reason" This when explained,
is pantheiSn, and is idolatry 1t dishonors God the
Father The second is the "Perfectibity Of human
ity" the recuperative power of our fallen nature
This is Plagiarism, and is idolatry. 1t dshonors
God the Son. The third is the suthcency of "the
Reason" as the Interpreter of Revelation This is
Rationalism, and is idolatry. 1t dishonors God the
Holy Ghost. 1t is the consummation of human
wckedness aud it becomes more dangerous and
destructive as it becomes more refined and subli-
mated. The better it is the it is. 1t is the
pardonable sin of our modern age for the sin /
ganst the Holy Ghost "hath never forgiveness nei-
Their in this age, nor in the ages to come"
When man exalts himself and gores then God
casts him down. Says the patronizing Text-B Book
of the University of France at is now evident that
Christianity and civilization will 90 step by step
TO accomplish the education of all the nations of the
EARTH" One is tempted to ask, in the language OF
the times, which of the partners in this new work
of Redemption has the greatest amount of stock
From the orators and poets in general it would seem
that God is but sleeping partner, for "faith in hui
manity" is almost the only theme of popular dis
course aud song Perhaps God is composing him
self for the approaching transition and humanity is
asiir become resolved into the universal essence
which is in all things, and is all things and is
NOTHING. Cor. VI. Chronicle.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13
Domestic Training.

Permit us TO say, TO those mothers who interest
themselves in the education of their children, be
sduous early to impant domestic tastes in the minds
of your daughters. Let your little girl set by your
side with her needle. DO not put her from you
when you discharge those employnents which are
for the comfort of the family Let her take part in
them far as her feeble hand is capable. Teach
her that this will be her province when she becomes
woman. Inspire her with desire TO make all ar
ound her comfortable and happy. Instruct her in
the rudments of that science whose results are
beautiful Teach her that no selfish qualification
but the good of a household, the improvement of
even the humblest dependent, is the business of her
sex. When she questions you repay her curiosity
with clear and loving explanations. When you walk
ont to call your friends sometimes take her with
you. Especially if you visit the aged, or go on err
rands of mercy to the sick aud poor let her be your
companion. Allow her to sit by the side of the sul-
erer, and learn those nursing services which afford
relief to him. Associate her with you. Make her
your friend. Purify and perfect your own example
for her sake. And while you mingle with domestic
training, and with the germ of benevolence, know
ledge of The world of books, to which il will be a
sweet privilege to introduce her, should you be
BILE to add not single fashionable accomplishment,
still he continually thankful in shielding her from
the contagion of evil example.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13

EXTRAORDINARY SUR6IcAL OPERATIoN.-the Pitts
burg Morning Post publishes the following letter,
giving account of an extraordinary operation in
Surgery, performed by Dr. Hullihen, of Wheeling,
Virginia.
NEWARK, o., Oct. 25, 1649.
A considerable sensation has lately been created
in our town, in consequence of the result of an
operation which has lately been performed upon
Miss s., place, by Dr. llullihen of
Wheeling Va As the case is very singular will
relate it as correctly as can. The young lady, when
child, received severe and extensive burn on the
face and neck; and the contraction resulting from 1t
had drawn her neck forwards aud downwards, the
chin being firmly bound down to the breast bone by
ihick-5ahds of contracted flesh. The skin of the
face was drawn downwards, so that her mouth was
kept permanently open; she unable to close her
eyes; there was scarcely any appearance of an I'M
der lip; and the lower jaw, in consequence of the
constant pull upon it, was heightened at least an inch
and half more than the upper; the case presenting
altogether the most extreme deformity The deor-
nifty of the jaw removed by saving out block
on both sides, and then setting the projecting part
back, so that the teeth of both Jaws come properly
together. The drawing down of the head, face,
eye-ids and under jaw was relieved, by cutting the
chin loose from the breast bone, and when her head
raised to its proper position, the wound gaped
open at least five inches wide, besides being about
nine inches in length. piece was then cut from
the shoulder and arm sufficiently large to fill up this
horrible wound, and brought round neatly secured
in il and there it healed in the most beautiful man
ner relieving the deformity TO incredible extent
one which was considered heretofore, in our Sec
ton Of country, as beyond TIE reach of surgery.
nJ~There are already twenty-one newspapers in
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13
BY +. ADAMS GAGE.

What knoweth a man lie perceyeth his own
ignorance when he sitteti and when he standetl
when he riseth up and when he eth down. lie
seeth it every day of his life and eeleth it every
hour. Yea, all things teach him A bud in the
spring-time remindeh him of the hopes of his youth
and in autumn, leaf telleih him of his old agc.-
A grain of sand feth into stream, and straight
way he thinketh himself hidden in Times dark cur
rent. Again, what knoweth man! lie knoweth
nothing of himself but acquireth little by his gifts
ms he goeth along. He openeth his eyes, and teeth
thee the color of thy rainIent lie bteth an apple,
and calleth it bitter sweet And yet again, what
knoweth man! Can he tell thee what manner of
speech he shall use the morrow, or what he shall
think Can he prophecy the shifting Of the wind,
and the charging of the clouds Yea more can
he explain ihf mystery of his being can he tell
thee whence, and why he came, and whittier lie is
going! 1921
vain man Is like n shrub in the forest. He
looketh ever whence he came, and thinkeh of what
lie was, comparing himself with nought He saith
to HIMSELF "Once was dust, but now have | grown
great; once was small, but now am mighty"
The first lesson that wise man learneth is his
own ignorance. The shrub looketh up to the tree
tops, and becometh conscious of its own litleness
Then it aspireth to reach them and when it hath
gained them ii seetI clouds beyond and beyond the
clouds are stars.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13

EARLY CULTURE-The great entertainments of
all ages are reading, conversation, and thought. II
our existence after middle life is not enriched by
these, becomes meagre and dali These will prove
of pleasure Just in proportion to previous in
teectual culture. How is that mind 10 have sub
Jects Of pleasurabe thought during its solitary hours
which has no knowledge of the treasures Of litera-
ture and science, which has made no extensive ac-
quainnnce with the distant and the past? And what
is conversation between those who know nothing
A full mind, and large heart, are among the most
precious of human things. The young forsake their
sports and gather round, the old draw nigh to hear,
aud all Involuntary bow down TO the supremacy OF
mind These endowments add joy TO youth and
beauty and when all other charms are departed,
they make old age sacred venerable, beloved. Man
chester Democrat
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13
Free Soil.

Free soil, free soil is still my song
From morn till noon and all day long;
song in which much delight
When retire to rest at night;
a song that ireemcn all should sing
And daily make the welkin ring:
The North and South should now combine
And sing it oft on Mason's line
Sing it and let oppressors see
That annex d soil should all be free.
This song may all the nations sing
I'LL there no emperor or king
Till I'll shall eqIal rights enjoy,
None to oASrrsi-none to annoy.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13

PRETENsIoN.-A man passes for what he is worth.
Very idle is all curiosity concerning other peoples
estimate of us and idle is all fear of remaining I'M
known. If man know that he can do anything
that lie can do better than any one else--he has II
pledge of the acknowledgement of the fact by all
persons The world is full of iudgment-days, and
into every assembly that man enters, in every action
he attempts, he is guaged and stamped. 'WIat hath
he done is the divine question which searches men,
and tlanspierces every false reputation A lop may
sit in any chair of the world, nor be distinguished
for his hour from Homer and Washington but there
never be any doubt concerning the respective n
bility of human beings when we seek the truth
Preenson may sit still, but cannot act. Pretcnson
never ieigned an act of real greatness Pretension
never wrote an Had, nor drove back XerXes, nor
Chrislianized the world, nor abolished slavery
X. w. Emerson.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13

Glide mildly the errng; kind language endears
Grief follows the sinful-add not to their tears:
Avoid with reproaches fresh pain to bestow-
The heart that is stcken needs a blow.
We all have some frailty--we all are unwise,
And the grace that redeems us must shine from {
skies
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13

CANDoR.-The shortest and surest way to live
with honor in the world is TO I've in reality what we
would appear to he --Socrates.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13

VIRGINIA GoLD.-The Richmond Enquirer says
that recent aud extensive discoveries of deposes OF
gold have been made in Louisa county. 1t says;
"a late discovery on the land of Dir BoXley, con-
Quoted by Messrs. Rawlins & Fisher, is said TO sur
pass the mines of South America. The place ~
called ALLY Coopers about two miles southwest OF
the north branch of the Pamunkey river. Mr. Raw
Inns the lucky finder washed in IA small pan IN
few hours mot exceeding seyen) between three and
four hundred pennyweights, ga cents to the dwt)
Mr. f., has also discovered very rich mine at I'M
ders with the prospect of rich deposite OF yeln.
The mine of Mr. I. b. llarrN, wrought by Mr. u
w. Fisher continues to yield richly, aud few hands
are collecting from 500 to Sl75 per day. few
DAYS since we saw large bar Of gold, weighing a
bout 500 dwt. from the White Walnut Mine, said to
be exceedingly rich"
Official Wa-The messenger attached to the war
department at Washington is a wag of the FIRST wa
ter part of his business is TO introduce strangers
having business at the war Office 10 Secretary Mar
CIV. On one OCCASION wishing 10 see Gov Marcy
and not finding him in his room the messenger
rushed up TO the clerk and placing himself IN the,
atrical attitude, in the words OF Watts celebrated
hymn, exclaimed;
nThat MARCY to others show,
That MARCY show to me-.
This successful effort at parody was greeted with
shouts of laughter in which none joined more hear
ty than the Secretary, who entered the room IN
time TO catch the whole scene.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13
The Pilgrims Rock.
ny MRS wELBY.

Bf MRS NEIBH.
When first the lonely Maynower threw
Her canvas TO the breeze,
To bear ofar her pilgrim crew
Beyond the dark blue seas,
Proud Freedom to our land had flown,
And chose it for the brave;
Then formed the Nations corner stone,
And set il by the wave,
That when the Pilgrims anchored there,
Their stepping stone might be
That consecratcd rock of prayer,
That bulwark of the free
And there they stood, each pilgrim brow
Was with grief and care,
And bent each manly form, but oh,
Another sight was there
Fond woman, with her sweet sad face,
All trembling, pale and chill
But oh, there was in that lone place
sight more touching still
The cheek Of childhood pale with fear,
And hushed its voice of glee
And they go~r-. bu' we are here,
a bulwark ~ ae free.
Our pilgrim sires.sre gone yet still
A nation in i
Hath poured o < n vale and hill,
In bright, ui75ioHch tide
And still their sons shall flood the land,
While that old rock appears
Like pilgrims spirit born TO stand
The mighty wreck of years
And OH while floats the wind and wave,
That hallowed rock shall be
The threshold Of the good and brave,
The bulwark of the free.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1848-12-13

G5~There are already twenty-one newspapers in
the State of Texas.