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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-05-06
LEONARD, SCOTT g. CO.'S LIST OF
Foreign Periodicals.
THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
THE EDlNBURG REVIEW,
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW. AND
BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURG MAGAZINE.

The above Periodicals are reprinted in New
York, Immediately on their arrival by the British
stea mers, in beautiful clear type, on fine white
aper, and are faithful copies of the originals
BLAcKwooD's MAGAZINE being an exact c-simile
Of the Edinburgh edition.
The prices of the REPRINTS arc less than one
third of those of the foreign copies. and while
they are equally well got up they afford all that
advantag to the American over the English reader.
TERMS. .T.t-.-
PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ADVANCE.
For any one of the four Reviews, $50 per annum
For any two, do. 5'O0
For any three do. TOO 4"
For ali four Of the Reviews, 500 4"
For Backwood's Magazine, 300 "
For Blackwood and the a Reviews, 1000 -
0LrRemittances and communications must be
made in all cases without expense to the publish
ers-The former may always be done through a
Post master by handing him the amount to be re-
mitted, taking his receipt and forwarding the
receipt by mail, Post paid; or the money may be
enclosed in letter. Post Paid, directed to
LEONARD SCOTT g. CO., Publishers,
10 Fulton ST., New-York.
May Is, ls47
SURGEONS INSTRUMENTAL general as.
y sortment just received and for sale by
VIM. R. SNELSON.
Fayette, april Oath, ls47.
GtRANEOMETER.- Heads of all shapes and
" sizes fitted with beautiful hats. by
S. NOURSE, No. SO Main Street.
St. Louis, Oct. 30th 1e47.
SKELETONS.--A few human Skeletons on hand
l - and for sale low by
WIN. R. SNELSON.
Fayette, June Oath, ls47
DRlTISH LUSTRE-The best article now in
I - use for putting q rich and ornamental polish
on Stoves and Crates, only 12R cents package,
for saleby WIN. K. SNELSON.
) Fnyette, October Cd, 1917.
DRANDRETH'S PILLS.-The genuine DR..
! D Brandreth's Pills for sale at the Drug and
Book Store of WIN. R. SNELSON.
; Fayette april Gath, 1s47.
IHLD RYE WHISKEY. 100 barrels, stronger
~ than any ever in Glasgow, and cent less ir
he gallon. [Glasgow, December 4th, ls47.
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4, JONES a. M, r. CARSEY.
~
BOOT AND SHOE-MAKERS.

The subscribers having formed co.partner-
ship, respectfully tender their services to the pub
lie. They design keeping constantly on hand a
full assortment of Gen tlemen's Fine calf, Patent
Leather, Pump and Kip Boots, also a supply
of Cater, Brogan, Ladies' and Children's Shoes,
all of which they will offer at the lowest rates.
Their stock of materials, embracing Morocco, pat
ent leather. calf and kip skins, are of the best
ualty, and their lasts are of the latest fashions.
All orders for work, will be promptly attended to,
and the subscribers hope, by strict application to
business, to obta in liberal share of patronage.
Shop. south side of the public square.
March 18th, '49. Ely
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SUGAR.-5 hhds at Cauoll's from 4! to cents,
- good article april
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-05-06

DERFUMERY--I have received large supply
l. of Perfumery, consisting of Cologne Water,
Cosmetics, Fancy Soaps, Oils, &C., which will be
sold very low. VIM. R. SNELSON.
Fayette, March 27th 1S47.
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GRAEFENBERGC COMPANY, NEW YORK
q MONTHLY Bulletin. No. 4.

THE reflective traveller, as he reaches the high.
est ridge of the Alleghanies, his journey west
ward, is filed with the most profound and interest.
ing sensations. His fancy rapidly surveys that
vast and magnificent region which stretches itself
far away toward the setting sun, bounded only by
the waves Of the Pacific. Majestic rivers flow on
through in,ermins5Ie woods; rich pralres, like
seas of verlure, are spread out, decked with bright
and nsmeless flowers. Upon those countless mill
ions Of richest acres the entire population of two
worlds like this, might find homes uf pleDty!-
These wondrous features of the mighty West fl
his mind with the profoundest sensations.
He reflects still further, aud the painful FACT oc
ours to him that one great difficulty affects thai
region, viz: that which relates to HEALTH. Hi
knows that beside those streams, and upon thost
praries the enterprising Inhabitants are often ant
soralv nffiicted with
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ls4s.1 81. Louis and Brunswick. [ls4
steam Packet ROWenI.

0.YLeaves st. Louis for Brunswick every Tues
day. at 6 O'Clock, p. Leaves Brunswick for
ST. Louis, every Friday, at O'Clock, A. NJ.
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j. III. Curd,
PRODUCE, COMMISSION AND FOR,
IVARDING MERCHANT,
%, COMMERCIAL ST.,
SAINT LOUIS, MO.
April l.-f-3m

DAVID YOUNG, ST. LOUIS.
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[coMMuNlcATEp.l

SAIL VESSELS NEWLY BUILT AND RIccrn
h;b1aI ~ LIZ the llth inst will be ready and =.
VESSEL. which represents such mode of consr Sa
pensed with either on sea Or in port Such ye &c entirely dis
eed would combine all the general requisites con
yentor who the author of many propositions IN pg
icS, put claims no patent privileges. eehan
Ofntty 10 the use of the World might be deemed
There is a second model progressing, which will bo
whereby The vessel wound %b s s
against the wind or in the wind eye This NAV b move
T hss bess
Great Britain with some success and would have bsa
forces intervening between the forces given on ana Of
off Steam is employed mpe ecty on land ia anu given
in the mode of generating the vapor together WITH I'm
ehanca structure then and not till then can ocean, me
when winds are sufficiently brisk the greatest eso winds
e eha m The mod Sn waie no
itmay be productive of lis present results with dsd,nat
three hundred cent in the usual using aS a.
1t is now subject to- s''s' sueh
The system Of insurance throughout the world nigh, ba
considered as the greatest opponent Of mechanical Science
Couple such influence with that OF the reciprocal nats
too strong ever TO allow much latitude the creates a
most necessary practical mechanics. 'aa
era at hand that the leadn Gove anen a great
are now quietly stepping, to liberal forms law that @
that the American bottoms will in after years Hsn and
crease, and tn principal ship will be the sbip a
lsh workshops free to all and every man al the 70 esa6
sIbe expense, and it seems that they intend so condp
them that the purposes and motives OF peona csug
ay-ther enterprse-s benefits to the community Mt 1,
ec-are to be regarded the principal capital uDoS wb
to ground all operations. Should such Governmen, a
pendage be SO organized and operation meet The t
and desires OF men, not be considered one OF the @
beautiful and strong movements towards the beernr Of G
condition and destiny of Great philanthropy Is b a
result OF much mind and wisdom yet said and known "s
that ovedese and too much enthusiasm often retains a.
destroys the practical and most beneficial acts Therelo
while we might not be precipiate in acting it won h.
81 XIV Tho artv1
the practice of new theory the part ofthe British f,or
men said she makes much revenue and gives mncb IL
function. Cannot individuals do likewise here although
To avoid tr1ing INQUIRIES the model will be exhibited At
the charge of one dollar. | listen gentlemen OF mali
gence and hearing them SO confidently anticipating gras,
changes in Government for the better consequently Es
other feel that there might be an Opportunity &
great activity soon and have been increasing ile ~
Gently in my desire to make public this mode OF bni1inr
and rigging vessel, and which hope to see I'M roiacd Il
carrying trade.
. myl1 1t NO. 2I7 TCHOUpITOTl,ASs
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The Application of Yucatan.


In the last Washington Union appears long ar
tice successfully defending the course of our Coy
eminent in the matter of the Yucaeeos application
for relief etc We mako an sxtract of the folloy
w. " i-'''Ao "A oN''".' u '''e 'o'''"
ing interesting facs:
Yucatan is not yet recognized by our Govern
ment, nor, so far as we know. by any other, as an
independent power. She is to us merely a province
of Mexico. which. during the present war. has
been part of the time belgerent. and mart of
time-as at pregent-ne1,rals towards us OF
course. her Commissioner. MI. Sierra has never
been, and could not he. received bv orr Govern
ment in his official character nor cond anv official
correspondence he had between the State: Denart
ment and him. Recognizing him in that canactv as
such. a recognition Would necessarily recognize rs
independent the Government which sent him
Sill. in repeated nersonal interviews with the
Secretary of State, Mr.. sierra's representations as
TO the state of affairs in Yucatan were heard with
all courtesy and consideration and when. in the,
latter mart of NoWembsr last he made in writing
COMO s,raa.;o- I'D .o,,aS.s m - tLo aona;ns
,, nnr fesoas OF ,h 10y. e ~ . I'D 49, is,d
VI ,, a,o p oa ~ ssaad af .L
y. @ ne was y1 -, VI INC .hs,
WITCH ouL ooserlleh. iAteilueu " pursue III lia.
ler. IL - nov aailll'ted W an SUES 70 pe mos.
ioiua'e circumstance iof uod'd t,il' INC l9ft
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

o. The Auditor of the State of Arkansas is
receiving applications for donations of public lands,
which that State is now making The Little Rock
Democrat says that any person. resident of the
State, or nonresident, by application to the Au
ditor may purchase from the State any number Of
tracts which have been forfeited Ion payment of the
arrearages of taxes and costs DUE and the Auditors
fee for drawing the deed. The amount of taxes
and costs due varies of course according to the
number Of years for which the taxes have remained
unpaid but the average cost of purchasing tract
of one hundred and sixty acres may be set down at
about fifteen dollars.
LOUISIANA EPISCOPAL CONVENTION. - This
convention was organized in Grace Church, at
Baton Rouge, on Wednesday, the Sd inst. The
delegations said to have been complete from
nearly all the diocesan parishes.
ECCLESIASTICAL The New England Meth
odist Conference selected the following delegates
to the General Conference to meet in Pittsburg in
May: Revs. J. ID. Bridge, Phineas Crandall, (pre-
siding elder of the Boston district) James Porter,
Miner Raymond and A. D. Sargent
The Providence Conference elected the follow
ing: A. Stevens. of Boston David Patten of Fall
River; r. w. Allen, of Providence Emerson
and Bonney, of Pawtucket.
DELEGATE FROM ENGLAND.-Among the passen-
gers in the Acadia was the Rev. DR.. Dickson,
delegate from the Wesleyan Connection in England
to the General Conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church in the United States which assemblies
in Pittsburp next month
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

SOME IgEMs.-Movements towards arranging for
a grand reception of Gen. Scott, when he arrives
in NewYork, have been made. AT Lowell, Mass,
Thos. Bars cotton printing establishment was
lately burned. Loss $500. ). The Ocean Com
pany's steamship Hermann arrived at Southampton
on the 18th of April. The late Senator Ashley,
of Arkansas, was native of Columbia County, N.
Y. The Infamous Madame Restell, at New ork,
stands good chance of escaping on ball. There
We're 1923 new buildings erected in NewYork last
year. There are l40 political papers in Ohio,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

THE NATIoNAL.-We perceive by the National
of last evening, that the Hon. John w. Crockett,
late Of Tennessee, but for some time past resident
of our State has become associated in editing that
journal. We have not the pleasure of personal
acquaintance with Mr.. Crockett, but have heard
him highly spoken of, and hope that he may always,
ike his distinguished father ego ahead''
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ARRIVAL OF TROOPS FROM MEXICO The
United States steamer Col. Clay, Capt. Frederick,
arrived at the steamboat landing on Thursday morn
ing, with Sc convaescents from the military hosp-
tai at Vera Cruz, in charge of DR.. Coolidge Assis
bly, 400 invalid soldiers from various regiments will
be quartered at this garrison during the present
summer, and it may readily be conceived, that
large congregation of soldiers not so sick as to pre-
vent them from moving about, and not well enough
to be kept to strict duty will be difficult to keep in
displayed in every eapset bv CAPTAIN AN Ha , the
present commanding officer, the troops will be kept
under wholesome restraint, which must conduce to
their own comfort, and obtain the approvalsof the
citiZens.-Baton Rouge Gazette 9Th inst.
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Ds- 0, the beauties ofpolitics! A current rumor
among the Northern politicians is to the following
effect: The New York Bamburners' delegates to
the Baltimore Convention are to be received, and
thus she Nominations supported by tile " traitor
party in New York. The Hunker delegates are
to be rejected, with the understanding that their
wounded pride is to be dressed and healed by a
goody portion of the spoils of office
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

New U. s. STEAMsHIPs.-The four naval steam
ships now building under authority of the act of
Congress of March g. 1S47, will be named as fol-
lows: The one building at Kittery, Maine, the
iSarancc; the one at Brooklyn; Newly ork, the San
Jaciato; the one at Philadelphia the Susquehan-
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

AUCTION This Day.-Messrs Beard, Calhoun
d Co sell this day, at Banks Arcade, at ~ Clock
number of valuable Building Lots in the Second
and Third Municipality also Tract of Land in
Texas This is a good opportunity for persons of
small capital to invest, the property is in mprov-
inp neiuhhorhoo3s
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE-There We're twelve
fires from sunrise Sunday morning to the same hour
Monday morning MAY u in NewYork City. The
buildings burned were principally stables, with a
row Of frame buildings on Seventh avenue, occu-
pied by poor families. A boy, aged six years,
persisted in the Aames and several valuable horses
were burned to death.
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baritone. -Halevy's grand opera of Charles the
Sixth" is to be performed this evening for the last
time this season. Mons. Dubreuil, whose talent and
judicious manner have gained him well-earned
reputation, is the beneficiary the occasion This
performance will give amateurs better opportunity
than they have yet had of judging Of the respective
merits of the several artists.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

os- From the Galveston Civilian we learn that
the U. 5. Court commenced its session in that city
on the 9TH inst There are several important suits
pending before the Court, in principal being those
brought by Mr. Cameron, on eleven-league grants
made anterior to the revolution in Texas and sup
posed to have been abrogated when Texas became
republic. Much of the property has been occu-
pied a number of years, and is now of great value
Much feeling has been produced among the inhabit-
ants by the institution of these s,lits
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

" ToPAz."-We publish, with pleasure, a letter
from the Mexican capital, from our friend Topaz"
which, although not of as late date the letter
from our regular correspondent, "Chaparral,"
will doubtless be read with interest. Our only
regrets that Topaz does not put pen to paper
more often for our instruction.:
MEXICO, April TO- 1848.
Eds. Crescent:-*s - As stated in my last, Mr. Sc
xes arrival has done good These people hope gain
by further negotiation They nation of gamblers and
though warned that they stake all of their possessions,
such their nfatuaton that they readily call for one more
throw OF the dice. To-day have nmor that Congress
has Adjourned and that Pea Pea will make peace on his
own responsibility. An English gentleman Gone of the
knowing ones) informed yesterday that he had longer
hope of peace; suhugaon and entire occupation of the
country alone left Is it not clear that such has been
the end and aim of President Polk from the landing Of
troops at Vera Cluz! Well there thousands of Amer
cans here who willing and anxous remain in the
try, and who will remain at any hazard We should pause
before admit this Mexican people, people devoid of
any virtue to the rights of American citizens. Our own
people must ming with them, instruct and reform them
before privilege should be granted to them To do this
let large army be sent here enlisted withthe
outstanding. that after few service they be
disbanded in the heart of newly acquired territory
dose of the kind twice repeated would completely
eorganize matters here that might safely entru to the
people of this portion of Uni0 alone, the missiontO
spread institutions and flag the whole of South
America.
The Commission for the trial of the officers and Others
charged with murder and burga have done but little The
testimony of Mexican when the lie of American at
stake is unworthy of eredence. One of the accused has
turned States evidence and and crcumsranta evil
dence alone, the verdict of that Court will be guilty. The
robbers becoming quite bold Hardly day passes
without their making successful attempt within the very
gates of the city, yet of prevention taken by
authorities Every Mexican carries lasso the weapon
ostdreaded by and not few openly carry sword
few days since they robbed in which several
Mexican ladies and feeble, wounded American soldier
They shot the soldier three times through the head his
blood covering the dresses of the ladies. Another
which has been floating about for days that Busta
mente out with pronuneiaiaiento. Santa Anna has
gones leaving behind mistress at least and his promise to
return, as he did before, mediator Our Gen. Smith
in fine health, and universally esteemed. Let
ton greet the arrival in the Crescent City of the great Cap
tain othe Age who will leaveh here probably in the begin
ming of the week.
EveW item of news from the States is read with the great
est aydy, send the documents" by every opportunity
hope to return home, via California TOPAZ.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

: THE BREACH OF PROMISE CASE. - The trial
of the suit of Mrs. Morgan u.s. Marlborough, for
breach of promise Of marriage, is at last concluded
The case was submitted by counsel on Saturday,
the 18th ut The jury found for the plaintiff in the
sum Of one thousand dollars. The trial of this
case consumed nearly three weeks Of the time of
the Court, and it was only submitted on the last
day of the judicial term Fslscian4 (La.) Wing.
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MAY Day. We are delighted to see that the old
English and French custom of holiday celebra--
ton by the young folks, on May day, was observed
in an unusual numberM places, in all parts of the
country, at the late recurrence of the day.
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THURSDAY MORNING, MAY L. 1s4s.

Having been obliged to change carriers for paper
in that part of the Second Municipality bounded by Poydras
SGhare and Canal streets and the Swamp. those OF our
subscfers who do receive their will please make
ID known at the office.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

CARRIAGE Observation-Disclosures the numer-
gus improvements which have recently been made
IN our ci'y by the enterprise and public spirit of
sa Vi our citizens, none has afforded us more
sraiincaton IN the contemplation than the carriage
I'aia'aeIofy OF Messrs. Matthews & Denman, in
o@eohoeietst st., ON the corner of Gravier. We are
Persuaded tna1 there IS no mandatory of the same
Eng ~ the WORTH where better carriages, gigs
d cap ETC, can pc procured than at that of Messrs
M & D-.,Ihe number, ofshands employed is, we
believe, about forty. and the whole establishment,
IS conducted IN tile most regular and systematic
~ manner we are pleased to know that its prospect
Of success is very fat,e,ing and that the profits of
'itss qeRcern are in some degree commensurate with
'ns deserts of the propretors. =, e,,,, t..c
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% While all Europe is in deuce of splutter,
here we United Statesers are, sound as rocks and
as cool as cucumbers. One can t dwell upon
this fact too often.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

LOUISIANA CROPS. = The Planters Banner,
Franklin, La says, in its issue of the 4th instant
/" Cane and Corn are up beautifully, and in excel
lent condition. The late rain has been of immense
advantage. Altogether, we have had most favor
able growing seasou''
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

The PIcAYUNE-Our contemporary, the Picay-
outstanding as it confessedly does among the
A No. l'sof the American daily press-has
additional interest from the European letters of Mr.
Kendall.
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AMPLE SCOPE AND VERGE ENOUGH. wis
consin extends from Lake Michigan. to the Lake OF
the Woods, a distance of / 100 miles. Dividing
this whole Territory (which is by far too large for
one State) into two equal parts, each part would
be as large as the great State of NewYork.
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o. Gen. Scott will probably be snug at home,
at Elizabethtown, N. j., before the Northerners
know that he has left Mexico This will disappoint
many-as we were disappointed herein their
wishes to give him handsome reception.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

% The NewYork Express says: eve regret
10 state that E. d. Hurlbut & Co. have been COM
PEELED to suspend payment. This is large shipping
house, and the firm comprises gentlemen of the
highest character for integrity
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

HBAvy VERDIcT.-A suit for SANDER was tried
in the Fayette Circuit Court, Georgia, lately, in
which Mrs Elizabeth White was plaintiff, and B.
A. Muir defendant, and verdict for $1,000 damages
rendered for the plaintiff
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

|" The Univerc9lum, Spiritual Philoso-
pher,' free-speaking weeklyprint published in
New York, is for sale by Weld, u Camp street.
To those who are fond Of metaphysical investiga-
tons, the Uniyercnlum' y will prove treat
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

8 oSs- We learn that the Orphean Singers will
commence series Of concerts at the Armory Hall,
commencing on Friday night. They are deserving
of public patronage, and will, we hope, succeed
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

90 All the canals, at the north and through the
nterior have now for some time been in operation ;
andsbusiness upon them is quite brisk.
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o. long account is given, in the Banner, of
the fine Mayday ceebrotion by the young folks, at
Franklin. in this State
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

OF f. G.. Henderson, the former editor and pro-
prietor of the Baton Rouge Gazette, has issued pros
posaisf for publishing in that city weekly news
paper, to be called the g Kaleidoscope" 1t is to
be neural in politics.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

o. In one of our courts recently, an individual
the witness stand. The Judge taking him for
member of the Society of Friends, thus addressed
him: g Will you swear or affirm - Don't care
Il arIjcb SIR 10
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-11

OF Mr.. Commissioner Trist is still ruralizing at
Donaldsonville. D