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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-29

SToP. TWO sPLENDIOsNEw scBOoNERs WILL BE
- sold by T. N. Hoffman Co, one o'clock TODAY at fine
Exchange. Vessels lie at Rutgers Slip
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-29

lust IMPORTED, AND FOR SALE. A REGULAR AS
sormen Of Cafceres for making French coffee; they
are well worthy attention OF families and oaly French
Ctnee Dours. To be seen at s6 Hudson street.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27

and her friends, she was grateful for the advice
which even an old colored man gave. She acted
her part we'll for when the corn was ready for
hoelng, she would cut up the corn, and neatly
dress some weed in its stead. The old squaw
thought she was too stupid ever to learn-tor, not
withstanding all the pains she had taken to teach
her, she was still as awkward and ignorant as ever
and thinking her useless burden, she sent her to
Montreal, according to her wish, and sold her
Her purchaser was man of some distinction, OF
the name of Young; and when he discovered her
name, he began to trace relationship, and found
they actually were cousins. This was happy dis
covery. She lived almost as contentedly, IN her
cousins family, as in her fathers house. Some
time after the conclusion of The war, she became
very anxious to viset her friends in the u. States
She came home, where she sickened and died
soon after
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27
MAJOR JACK DOWNING,
Remarkable Fact i'm Natural
History.

The Narrative of Judge Porter abounds with
anecdotes of an interesting kind-Ihe results
Of the observations of long and active life
During an expedition which he undertook from.
Buffalo to Erie, In 1895, very remarkable cir
cumstance presented itself. We will give it IN
the words of Judge Porter himself -" Before
ssarting from Buffalo we had been detained
there for two days by heavy fall of rain, ac-
companied by strong northeast gale When
off Callaraugus Creek on our upward passage,
about one 10 two miles from land, We discov-
cred some distance ahead a white strip on the
surface The lake, extending ou, from The shore
as far as we could see. On approaching This
white strip we found il TO be five or six rods
wide, and its whole surface covered with fish,
OF all varieties common TO the lake. lying on
their sides as IF dead. On touching hem how
ever, they would dart below The surface, but
Immediately rise again to their former position.
We commenced taking them by hand, making
our selections Of the best, aad finding them per-
fectly sound. we took in good number, TN.
deed ii we had desired we might have loaded
our boat with them.) On reaching Erie we
had some Of them cooked and found Them per-
fectly good. The position Of these fish on their
sides In The waller placed their mouths partly
above and partly below the surface. so lha, they
seemed to be inhaling both water and air, for at
each effort of inhaling, bubbles would rise
and float on the water. II was these bubbles
that caused the white appearance on The lakes
surface. have supposed tina. these fish had
from some cause, growing out Of The exiraordl-
nary agitation of the lake by the gale from the
eastward, and the sudden rehux of wafer from
west to east after it subsided, been thrown to.
gelher in this way, and from some unknown
natural cause had lost the power of regulating
their specific gravity, which it is said they do.
by means of an air bladder furnished them by
nature.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27
A Singular Dream Verified.

While the plague was at its height at Alexan-
dria, a Mohometan merchant dreamed that eleven
persons would die of the plague in his house
When he awoke he remembered his dream; and
thefenbeing exactly eleven persons in his house.
himself included, he became uneasy. His alarm
increased, when on the following day, his wife, two
female slaves, and three children died. but he be-
came quite certain that his death was at hand
when on the fourth, his two remaining children.
woman servant, and an old man servant, sank into
the grave. He accordingly made his preparations
TO pass into eternity-related his dream to some
of his friends, and begged them to make inquiry
every morning. and, in case he should be Dead to
have him buried with all the usua! solemnitles
cunning thief, who heard of the circumstance,
took advantage of the merchants fright, TO open
the door in the night, and when the terrified man
called out Who's there 2 to answer, am the
Angel OF Death y in ORDER while the merchant hid
himself underneath the bedclothes, and was quite
beside himself, to pack up what effects he found
in the house and carry them away. Unluckily for
him. he was seized with the plague, and died on
the stairs. The merchant, however, did not ven-
ture, even for many hours, to put his head from
under the bed-clothes till at length his friends
came, heard from him what had happened, found
the effects, recognized the thief, discovered the
truth and confirmed the strange Accomplishment OF
the dream. The merchant was then as sure of hs
life as he was before of his death, and he was not
mistaken, for ne himsefreates this anecdote, WHICH
ms friends ard ne;ghbors declare to be fact.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27

him and Gu, him off on every tack, and folIed
and fioored him at every turn The talent. tact,
prowess, and generalship displayed by Cen
Pillow on this occaslon has probably never beeu
equalled, excep, by the same gallant officer on
The battle fields of Mexico, when he KILLED the
Mexican officer in single combat, was struck
down upon his knees by The concussion of
cannon ball upon his head. and led his troop.
TO victory by wadlng chln.deep tbrough creek
of mud and water. The hot pursuit of Pillow
at last drove Scott into corner, from which \
it was impossible for him to escape He then
turned and raised his puny arm TO fghr but
the weakness OF his weapons, his llnle pointle,s
darts and pop-gun squibs, we're almost TOO ridi-
culous even 10 excite laugh. The heroic
Pillow stood IN peerless majesty, and shook
them off as unconcernedly as the lion shakes
the dew drops from his name. During this
whole contest Gen. Piliop's ,oeh- devised plans
Of battle. his judiciOus disposition of his forces
has coOlness and daring through the ,ohole of this
terrible battle, as the subject OF universal congrat-
ulatiOn among has friends, and general remark
wiM aH LlON-ASS
Erased from The above " During this great
ba,,le, which has lasted now for five days, Pill
low was in command of all The forces engaged
except Worths division, which was no, en-
gagged" Also erased !: He Pillow has COM
pleIely senced his enemies"
On the whole, the above document No.
seems to give such clear candid view of the
proceedings Of the court martial during the first
five days that don't think it is necessary foe
me to add another word. Give my love 10 the
President and Mr.. Richie and remain your
old friend, whether We 60 on annexin any more
or uoi.
| MAJOR JACK n0JVNJNC
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27
To an Absent Friend.

Alas. we met for but few brief hours
And parted then to meet on earth no more,
Thou to thy home with all its world of flowers,
And to ponder thy rich beauty DER,
And dream as one upon old oean's shore
Muses. with thoughts by that grand scene upstirred,
OF that soft look-the full hearts fondest store
And the deep genteness of that last word
Which echoed in my heart so sweetly as heard
Ipever more may see thee-but that thought
VIII dwell forever with me-and when night
With all her heavenliness so richly fraught
Is sleeping Ger the EARTH the earnest light
That dwells inNthose kind eyes so deeply bright,
And the soft tears that from thine eyeldS started
Will float into my thoughts and DER my sight,
And shall think of thee as when we parted,
Most bright-most beautiful--most holy hearted !!
Oh when that simple strain heard thee sing
What dreams of bliss, what glorious thoughts
were mine,
What foods of Memories that fondly cling
So closely to the heart, and love to twine
Themselves around its core, like some fair vine
Came stealing DER! All, then looked on thee
A being far too heavenly to be
Less than worship high to lowly ones like me!
Yet when looked into thy hazel eyes,
And saw the feeling hidden there asleep,
The passionate deep love that in them lies,
Like gems far down some fairy grotto deep,
And saw thee, when we parted, strive to keep
The bursting sob from rising, and the tear
Wnhih--thine eyes thou coulds't not choose but
weep:
Then first dreamed--oh glorious dream divine
That thou nightst love, and might call thee mine!
But fare thee well, and should we haply be
Henceforth strangers, for we ne'er may meet
Yet when thou lowest thou wilt think of Inc T!
And amid the memories of the sweet
And holy dreams Of olden times will greet
Thy image as the loveliesi-it has been
glorious vision-beautiful ana feet,
Like Trims gardens-ohe brief moment seen,
Then fed forever with theirvistas green
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27

home in the United States nigh, understand the
substance of it as far as il has got along"
Then he took written paper OH. OF his pock-
ct, and, says he, " Major here is clear account
of The proceedings as far as they have gone, all
carefully drawn up, aad putting every thing In
a true light. should like TO have you take
this and send i, on to ,he lnielligencer, and
have il inserted as coming from an authentic
source or, if you choose, you can work it IN
and make il par, Of your letter, and then no.
body will doub, but wha il comes from an au-
lhenlic source should rather, on the whole,
that you would work it into your letter that
would be The best shape 10 pus II IN, aud would
be next thing to an official report"
After took it and looked a while over some
parts of H. says |, i" Gneral, it seems to me it
is most too soon 10 send on such particular
accoun, as this, for fear of making some mis-
takes. II must Iake,some time TO pick the mat
rers all up and put them together Ia the right
shape, so as TO give every one his fair share.
| thought | would send on now the main points
of IL, and send on the particulars when we've
had chance to pick en all up and put EN- to-
geIher right"
Bat, Major" says be, " I'm very anri0us
Mis account should go off ,oith the first impress
stonS You know great deal depends on first
impressions; therefore. no time should be lost
In getting this before the public, and The best
way to do il is 10 work it into your report. TO
be sure, the paper does considerable justice 10
me, but not more than think you will be sal
isfied belongs TO me- neuer ask any one to
puff me but haOe confidence IN you to belieue
that yOu ,OiH do me justice. I neuer forget my
friends There's no knowing but the upsho'
of this trial may Zip Gneral Scott out of the
tail-end of the cart yet: and, if so, | stand a
good chance of being placed at The head of mil
iiarv affairs here; and between you and me,
,ha, would give me strong chance of succeed
ing Mr. Polk in the Presidency And | wish
you to understand, Major, that | never forget
my friends"
"Well," says |, ." Gineral, seein you are SO
arnes, ahou, II. III lake the paper home with
me and look il over, and if find can work
it into nv letter SO il will look shipshape III do
it, And then take it shall have your word
upon the honor of an officer that you never will
forget me and the National InlellIgencer."
THAT you shall" says he, giving me anoIh-
er shake of the hand " Bul," says he, "yOu
better stop with me tonight and do it all up
here; I'll gsDe yOu a comfortable place TO sorite
some place to sleep, and soldier fare"
banked him very kindly for his hospitality
but Told him | should have TO go back to my
quarters, where | had left some parts of my
despatch ready fixed up. In bidding me good
night he shook me very warmly by the hand
and uroed NE acain IN mt the document he had
given me into my letter, as he was oery arsr'Ous
it should go of NTH the first impressions. So
here it is; and If find 1t necessary, after cop
ying it, TO add any notes or interllnings, can
do il:
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27
DOCUMENT No. IL
Great Battle in the Court Martial


This important investigation. which has heen
going on for five days, is likely to use Gen.
Scott ell up 10 nohing there won't be so much
as a grease spot left OF him while at the same
lime II cannot fail 10 add TO the renown and fair
fame of Gen. Pillow, I'LL il raises him above all
Greek, above all Roman fame. Gen. Worth
also has shown magnaniuiity in this contest
which will crown him with immortal honor
He had 49, pounder loaded to the muzzle,
pointed directly at The head Of Scott, which
would bowed his brains clear TO the north
pole but seeing the weakness and imbecliIy
of Scott, who was almost ready to get down
upon his knees, and with tears in his eyes ask
his pardon, Worth, with unparalleled magma
nimly, refused TO fire. and absolutely Withdrew
the charge from the gun. saying TO the bystand-
ers, The President has gwen me all want,
why should stoop 10 kill this poor devil Of a
Scot % Alter Worth had thus generously
thrown away his powder, Scou, with his usual
meanness put on braggadoca show Of courage,
and dared him to the fight bu, of course Worth
wouldn't take any notice OF him.
Scott had buIlied Duncan, but when he found
Duncan was prepared 10 defend himself, with
The most craven spirit he coaxed hm TO let The
mater drop and hush it up. He had also, in
the most shameful manner bnlIed Gen Pillow;
but when he found he had reused the lion he
did not dare 10 beard The lion. As soon as The
gallant Pillow, The highsouled Pillow, the chiv-
alric and courageous Pillow appeared on the
field of combat. Scott commenced rapid and
lsnominious retreat But Gen. Pillow, aclualed
by high sense ot public Duty as we'll as a
proper regard for his own honor, would not al
low public sentiment 10 be so outraged with i'm
puniIy he therefore pursued the cowardly
Scout, determined that, pallron as he was, he
should either fight or die. For TWO or three
DAYS Scou was fleeing for his life, and making
The most desperate efforts to escape from the
field Of battle but The gallant Pillow pursued
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27
Pumpkin Buffer.

Boil a barrel of sweet cider down one-lhird,
Then add gradually Two bushels Of small Cut
pieces Of pumpkins, stirring all The while. unnl
boiled to abou. IL gallons just belora taking
off, add half pint Of ground cinnamon, and
such other spices as may be agreeable. Fine.
where apples are scarce, and said 10 he excel
Lent for king or coun,rymaD, the latter deserv-
ing It best
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27

A western editor commences long exhnrta.
iion to bachelors with the following words:
"Come. you poor. miserable. lonely, deserted.
vulgar fractional parts of animated nature. CONS
up here and be talked to-"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27

KILLING PIes.--In Halifax, Nova Scotia, to
save noise and trouble they butcher their pigs
under the influence of chloroform. After inha-
ling it. the animals quietly yield their lhroars to
The knife, and die in bliss!
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27

In Cincinnati they have invented machins
which receives live hog in The centre, ,and with
a single turn, throws out sausages al one end
aud scrubblng brushes at the oiher
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27
Published by Theodore SchOch.

TFRNS-Two dollars per annum IN advance-TUo doliars
aud quarter half yearlyand If pald before the end Oh
the wear Two dollars and half Those who receive their
nnes bv stage drivers employed by the propfe-
Tor Will be charged 81 l-2 cents, per year, extra.
No papers discontinued until all arrearages are Pald except
at the option of the Editor .. r.; -,
Advertisements exceeding square lxteen mes
yr he inserted weeks for dollar and twenty-five
for every subsequent The charge Tor one ana
three insertions the liberal discount made 10 yearly
ADVERTISERS. ,,,.. .. - -. la
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-05
NEW ORLEANS MARKETS.
TrrspAv MoRN ~. =. ;. =.

TrysuAy Mons No, Dec. D iolo-
COT IONA good demand for Cotton pies aleu 'iousn
out yesterday and Tie sales summed Up ~ "a =
NI5dDg The business woad have been a'ger bu iof Inc
iii , generally insisted on b. factors, who are IN dauy
exosr tation of laier news from Eng aud.
TOBACCO The only sac OF Iohaeeo n'aos uD'5 wa
4, M a. & far Admitted and Be- for Refused though We
Ikgwi.e h. ar Of l4O8 mos. tAAeA iVi AOFS -
sGGAR AND MOLAssEs.-sugar declined another ne
l on the grades below Prime with sales Of 90 to oOD
or Nolasses 1000 bbs dispOsed OF at i954fDzV ~ and
FLOUR-The Flour market appeares prey ao6o MI,
,ss continue very much as last reported ADos' IIJ a.
changed hands a. fellows 1900 bbls ONO anu ~ one
S1G5aA e7IL 100 do Ohio from hatboat' - 80 7sS
brand, at "a 20 60 bbls. Iinoi'' in Two IN ~
"a So and 100 do choice 81 LOUIS q nlated cousid
GRAIN-Tbe stock of Corn having doou ead yerv
tl, 81 Ssstnraav and Sunday, buyers came ~ - -,
aIv and over % 900 seeks were di'po'eI " ~ M
I2fo acks Ordinary New at %, lSu 90 at 20
sasks Prime New al 5OfD0Se'' the Ia'''' i@'e O'D' "
Vs,y little left the Levee unsoa. No.. an 20
p2oVIsIONs-Por Still selling IN small lots al % ~
II, Mossand 81 259s9 80 D Dbl. for Prime Fhe ialses,
- Of gaeon was "A casks Clear Sides, tom ue i@'eo'
&c ~. OF Beef $50 tierces Prime sios' SOU n
thing over SIS q tierce Lard unchanged WIN ' VI
tercss a. 6 and s. iiarcos aud bbls. t64Gg6ac' ID
GUNNY BAGS "A sale OF o,OJO nc" bas' III O-''o'
C0FFEE-About 1900 bags Rio sold at 5ea(10'sc' io'
Ordinary, and 5sD5sdc for the best IN mar -,d =,
sAIT-A CARO- Of 300 sacks Liverpool coarse 'o'' d
81 20 o sack. r.,.a a. sle 10 tan
WHISKY -be sales Of this article comprised aooul 9''
bbls Reetifed in various lois al i9sG0lsie Y ga'on'
IiMFTbe las. cargo rece we'd about 1000 casks Thom-
aston was sold at re. D eask
FREIGHTs -Tbe principal Foreign Enlargement "e''
ain for Marseles at c for Cotton and sl2 for Tobacco
one 81, Oak and market (tyo po) at ~ and lol 10
Com. and a bark for London at a round charter Also
bark or New York to load with Flour. at Doc Dbl
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-05

EXTENDING THE AREA-The British, who
looked with horror upon the Unsuitable ambition
Of the United States in annexing Mexico talk now,
very coolly, of annexing the Punjaub, and regret
that they did not do when they defeated the
Skis in that "unprovoked INVASION of the British
dominions a few years ago 1t is somebody else's
bull that has been gored, and that makes all the
difference.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-05

JEwELRY, ETC.-If any of our readers desire TO
purchase fine jewelry, Watches or articles of that
nature, we advise them to call on J. d. Anderson,
II ST. Charles street. Besides the above articles he
has some very superior galvanic batteries. We can
testify to their shocking properties, we have tried
them. They are possessed Of various advantages
over most Of those in use and need very little clean
ing. Anderson has other articles of a useful char
acter, among which is a new style of raised brass
letters.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-05

SMALL PAY.-The members of the Illinois Legis-
lalure, under the new Constitution for that State,
receive but two dollars per day, for forty days. and
at the expiration of that time, if they remain in
session, it is reduced to one dollar
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-05

0g~lt will he seen by a communication in another
column that Dan Rice has, with his usual gene
rosity, rendered the Fire Company No. a benefit,
for the purpose Of replacing their beautiful Engine,
which was destroyed a short time since The
benefit takes place this evening, and all those who
wish to aid in this desirable object, will of course
be there.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-05

Miss BRIENTI = This talented young lady,
whose vocal accomplishments have charmed the
frequenters Of the American Theatre for the last
two weeks, announces herself as candidate for a
Benefit this evening, and we should say, will not
appeal in vain. II is needless for to state that
she has many admirers all of them pleased by the
able and unaffected manner in which she executes
the difficult roles she uqdertakes-and that, too in
n city which has, for many years past, not only
been visited but actually occupied by vocalists of
the very highest pretensions. Undeterred by tl'ese
disadvantages, undismayed by these difficulties,
Miss BRENT has essayed the task Of establishing
her reputation in New Orleans So far, she has
succeeded in her efforts, and it now remains to be
seen what encouragement is the reward Of so
much perseverance.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-05
New Orleans Cattle Market.

Corrected daly for The Crescent. BIZ VINCENT WILLIAMS
LAFAYETTE, Dee A. 1sIsAnived steamers New ', Uncle
sam 50 young Beeves ST. Paul 80 beeve'' l4V el1ep
CONSTITUTION 40 Beef Gate % Calves, 10 Cows 90 hogs,
p.ires-Besves. 5G051Sc Hogs, 4c. ID Sheep VI 0
as9 30 q head; Mich Cows $2OGD$S5 q head nay
SS519a7 % ton Oats 3Ol032c 2 bushel Ban, 6Of0iOc
rrnr /. Com b5lA57e g busheI: Oh Cake. 81 V cWt.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-05

Third MunieipaIityPot Market to Thos Hynes Zoo
There is a large increase in every case, with the
exception of the Vegetable Market in the Second
Municipality. The increase in favor of the Second
Municipality is $3.50. This result is very crafty
ing, and proves the rapid increase of our city The
very great addition to our population in the upper
part Of the Second Municipality clearly points out
the necessity of the two new markets authorized
by the Council-one at the head of Magazine street
and the other on Dryades street. The handsome
structure nearly completed on Dryades street,
through the energy of Mr.. P. Irwin, will doubtless
prove great convenience to that lourishng part
of the city, as well as profabefe those who early
secure market accommodations. The markets of
the Second Municipality were adjudicated yester-
day by Adolphe Layet, Esq, Comptroller; those
in the First and Third municipalities by Hon. A.
D. Crossman, Mayor of the city.
The following table shows the rates at which the
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-05

ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY IN THE SEC
oND MUNfcIPAIITY.- We are indebted to the po-
likeness of Mr. Erastus Wells, Of the Assessors
of the Second Municipality, for the following tab
uar statement of the assessed value of property in
the Second Municipalitv: