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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-11-10
The Presidential ElsotiOn-The Crescent.

The great contest is over. The battle has been
fought, and the victory won. II is decided by the
people which Of the candidates for their sufrages
shall preside over the destnies of this great country
for four years to come. The smoke which yet
hangs over the battle field makes it difficult to
decide with any degree Of certainty upon whose
banners victory has perched, and millions Of hearts
are beating with alternate hope and fear Of the
result. But no one thinks Of further opposition,
whatever it may be. The viii of the people, ex-
pressed in constitutional forms, is the supreme law,
which all recognize, and the decision to which the
people have come, Judgment from which no one
dreams of appealing The contest has been warm
one. Every weapon Of offence and defence has
been used by the respective parties. Mems feelings
passions, and prejudices have been aroused. Much
has been done in the heat Of the controversy by
both sides, which, in cooler moments, the actors
will regret But as all acguiesce in the result what
ever it may be, so should each endeayor to forget
and forgive all causes Of annoyance or all subjects
of enmity which may have arisen during the strug-
gle. Wing or democrat every citizen is, before all,
an Americana brother of the same great family
having an equal interest with his fellows in the
prosperity, happiness and pepetuty Of this glorious
Republic. We may differ as to men and measures,
DutJ CIuDdFh6u III DOltOLls we Hlusb slilh
float together; and certainly the safety of the
ship will not be secured by quarrels among the
crew or mutny against the officers. That the de-
feated party should be dissatisfied, is natural-but
of what avail will be compaint-what use is there
in losing ones temper! Every one entertains the
highest opinion Of the purity of his principles, the
Immaculate honesty of his party, and of the sur
passing patriotism and wisdom of its leading men !;
but where both sides have this opinion, it may after
all, be possible that both have some reason for it,
and that there will not be, in reality any such re-
markable difference in the general policy which the
two parties will pursue in the administration of the
Government, whatever may be their professions
before the people. At any rate, we may be certain
that whoever is President, the sun will give the
same light and heat-the winds and tides will pursue
their allotted course-the earth will lose none of its
fertility, and none of mis- intellect or energy.
None of the elements of individual happiness or of
national greatness, can be annihated- progress
of social improvement will not be impeded and the
bright destiny Of our country can neither be delayed
nor changed.
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~ See First and Fourth pages. ~
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-11-10
TeIegraphed to the Daily Crescent. :
First Dispatch.

COLUMBUS, Noy. g. Gcorgia.-Democratic majority in
Cas- ss7 Bib, 100; Pike, So Wilkinson, % Twiggs,
81 Jones. IL Crawford 82 Cobb, 45l; Chatham &c.,.
Wing majortes-Muscogee 474 Epson, Sl8; Harris. 467
Baldwin. S. Washington, Sc Houston, % EfIingham.
% c.l,,,h;, oc7
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RICHARD SAN DIS,
corner of Tohoupitoulas and Povdras street..

Having received, the latest from NewYork splendid as
ormen The above articles would call the attention Of politicians
which they their Clothing bets establishment He will
cheeTy accommodate Wings Democrats burners Feeso
er Nopay men and Eyeryparty menhe particular.
TACT body want OF Clothing great
gems Call and examine his magnificent Stock how n2f
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-11-10
AMERICAN OYSTER SALOON and

AMERICAN OYSTER SALOON and
ID ESTAURAT- No. A ST. CHARLES sTREET-The
~ undersigned would most respectfully in ~ y
form his friends and the public in general that SA q
a he has re0pened this welLknOwn ~ ~ N
1ss : establishment in a and ele NSstg
6S IN CANT style, and hopes, by his unwearied aiten-
- kK ton TO business and his great experience 10
retain and increase the kind and liberal patronage heretofore
extended by the lovers of good cheer Having made ample ar
engagements for procuring Mobile, Banatagia
$4sszs and Cat Island OYSTERS, together with
S-s--e-aaAS GAME and FlSH of every description he
is now prepared to at the shortest notice. all the
arles and decaees OF the in style calculated to
please and crafty the taste Of the astidous epcure
His WINES, LIQUORS and lORDIALS have all been
selected by himself and of the finest brands the city can
produce
~ lie Is also prepared TO accommodate few gentlemen
with Lodging and Private Sitting rooms he has had the
portion Of his house elegantly furnished for that pur
pose. ln6 6ml JAMES CASSIDY
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-11-10
MEDICAL TEXT ROOKs. ETO

MEDICAL STUDENTS can find at the Neworlcans
Iva StationeB Warehouse. No. IA CAMP STREET the
largest and best assortment Of all kinds Of MEDICAL
WORKS latest revised editions at publishers prices This
collection embraces works every branch of the HEALING
ART and stands unrvaed complete LIBRARY for the
Student Of Medicnea at the price they are sold in
Boston, New York and Philadelphia As the list is too ex-
ensye for ordinary advertisement the attention of Aedi
cal Students and the Medical Faculty generally respect
fully invited The subscriber feels assured that critical
animation Of bis stock and prices will give satisfaction 10 all
parties. Ln6 I'm 2dpl ]. B. STEEL. "a Camp street.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-11-10
mINVITATIoN!
CALL AND SEE
The Largest Stock of CLOTHING in the Southern
Country, AT
ALFRED MUNROE d CO.'S One Price Store
CALL AND SEE

W We have, during the Summer greatly enlarged Store and
facilities serving supas those Of any other estab
magnificent Goods enabled place before the
public the following entcnp list:
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-11-10

nR. PEARSON informs his patients i&7ss
- that he can be found daily at his Office
from A. M, to p. DR.. PeasOn'sq IA ySSZssgA
many Improvements in Dental Surgery ILL
too well known and appreciated to require enumeating
Ills BLOCK TEETH particularly worthy the attention
Of those requiring artificial ones His prices graded to
suit the circumstances of all Office at his residence Ia
rome Street. near Canal az 20 IT,
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SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY

This establishment will be exhibited in the CITY OF LAFAYETTE
on FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY EVENINGS, tbe
l0h, lth and 18th inst
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y 80 GTayieT street. ~ MO no
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Rich and Fashionable CLIO

such black blue and
blue brown and drab Pilot Cloth Paeo Eng
sh black Ca smere and eskn Pants blue olive
90 black and eoored cloth Embroidered Vests cooed Cashmer
Vests OF all qualities and Styles fancy-co0red Tweed Codrng
Patot Sac and Overcoas indeed Coats Pana
Of ofg
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ALEXANDER HILL,

NO So CAMP STREET. Nelo Orleans
"A FULL assortment of WORCESTERSHIRE
n GOODS, of the beat quality, just received House.
keepers and all in want of these things invited call and
ook at them before purchasing elsewhere
~ The number Of the store is So Camp street. M Ct
NOTICE.
fFNHE subscriber, having enlarged his store now offers
a much larger assortment Of GENTLEMEN's and Boys
CLOTHING. N. @. FOLGER
ms st 2dp Customhouse and Old Levee streets.
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DIARIES! DIARIEs!! DIARIES \!

THE undersigned fully prepared to execute all name,
~ Necessary TO- procure THREE MONTHS -mssss=ss
NJ EATkA PAY. and collect BACK PAY -@ff
- and EXTRA PAY due the heirs of deceased
Ofncen and soldiers who served in the late war -
with Mexico Otce in New Commercial Exchange directl
under MAJOR Dashiell's Office. VIM MONAGHAN
Mo I'm Late Capt. Co. F. 5th Regt La Volunteers
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-12-09
GLANCE ATT OLD TIMES.

In the "Mscellnnes" ofthe New Hamp-
shire Historical Collections, we find clap
ter of amusing extracts from the Minutes of
The Council oftho Colony of New York, n
few of which we copy: ....t ...
March 1S, 1664-Ordered Indians not TO
drink strong liquor
Sept. 80, 1865 job Decker bnnlshed out
of TIE government for having gone TO Albany
10 SIR up The Dutch. .... .r
January o, 1872. An order prohibiting
dealing with the Indians at Schcnectady,stnt
ing that it nny prove great prejudice to the
town ofAlbuny. I.r ~. ..
March 81, 1879. The Governor orders
the town of Hempsted to pay its schoolnlas-
ter.
November 90, 1879. Permission to John
Cooper to give the Indians gill of liquor
nOic aud then.
May ~, 1876. A warrant against n wo-
man for leaving her husband, "being deluded
away by one Thomas Carr, and that. she acts
in dancing, q,tGcking manner, with silly and
insignificant DISCOURSE"
July &c, 1876. An order against all drum
ken lnduns--"and if any he seen coming
drunk ont Of house, that house sllall he fined
and if the house he pnknOion, and the Indian
he found in the street, The ioioLe street shalt b.
fned" No butcher TO be u r,shomakei
or tanner-& no tanner TO he either currier
shoemaker, or butcher.-.4ibdny Express.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-12-09
Gentleness of Woman.

Ofnll the graccs Which adorn and give dig.
nifty 10 the female character, none, perhaps,
has happier influence than that OF gentlc-
ness. Not only does the cultivation of this
virtue give peace and tranquility TO tue mind
gifts pnssessor hut its sweetness is iniparts
ed TO all who are brought within its sphere
So amiable apd so attractive is gentleness-=s
such beautiful attribute of the human heart,
and so prepossessing in The eyes of all SEM
sihle beholders-that The only wonder is,tllat
il is not more generally esteemed and prac.
ed,especially those whom II WOULD Rtest
adorn, .-.- . -.t.r. |..l, .s-r.Iy ras.r eif.'r7
We were about to say 10 our gentle reads
crs-and pnrlicuIurly to the young s. artient,
that when unndorled win! ihnt SDiiness and
Sweetness OF nIanners which flows from q
gentle and amiable spositon-which is ils
selfthe effect offender and careful cultiVatipN
the female character is bereft OF ol c OF ITS
purcst charms, md ofnn attractive power
" hicll no other accomplishment Gun replace
IL is the virtue in woman " hich subdues and
congucrs the TOO generally rough and bols:
ferrous spirit of man, and which Ivy jis Iifres
tending example nIone las iriuinphea over
his turbulent passions and led him from Illa
establishments ofvce TO the fppt OF tic altaE,
and made him the happy pariicipator ia
those domestic endearmcnts md pleasures
which are his solace and his pride, -, ~
we rend OF female SenllenesS IN ME Scr'P2
lures which have presented us ulso with mum
y instances of its exalted purity. II Inns haeii
the fnvorite theme Of poets in all ages, All
men reverence it, and all women should .es-
teen It's possession Ms being more precioi'a
tbap d;a,auhs, and in its brightness far molg
beautiful thnn the lustre of ruhies. 20 '~7
Some have thought that t,Ip cultivation Of
n gentle fleineOnor nddispositiop would uns
fit them for the stern duties of,llis world,nnsi
tlnt i, i'll COMFORTS witlitlIe harsh and sud-
realities Of this life tobe of kind atniublii
manners, Alas! there can be no more iNtni'
mistake than that.-Genllenes sits gracefnl7
Iy even upon the brow ot the warrior, calleii
70 The defence of bis country. 1t is as persul;
sive, upon the lips ola statesman or politician,
negotiating for the rights and liberties of;
unlion, as upon those ofn messenger of iia1
pence which is not of this world; or upon
those of-,he orator or poet who. pleads for
suffering humanity. 80. d.. .t.,,..,a. &,
Gentleness becones nll--adorns all. X Is
the KEY which unlocks the human heart;nit
tnorr, which opens the gales of that l'arndse
which can ueyer he taken in a storm of in-
man passiolls. Yes, il is tie sweet iAceGFI,
" hich asccnds aboye The clouds, miuges will
the soft light of the starry firmameirt, md ell;
tiers witIihe weary spirit into its eternal rssi
III conclusion, we say hgansilnt rinpst. ei
ell and above all, gentleness Adqrnsl lWflEGs
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-12-09
Whole No. 509,
AN INCIDENT-THE DEATH OF
WASHINGTON. 49,

The following touching incident appeared
ina communication from "Scxton of the
Old School, "in the Boston Transcript
ing of Washington, he says;
A sentiment not only of reverence for his
character, but of affection for his person,was
very general, in This quarters and manifested
itself in n remarkable manner upon the occa-
sion of his death. Nothing could have been
more unexpected than the announcement OF
that event in Boston. will close this urti-
Gle with simple illustration Of the popular
feeling when the sud- iidDgs arrived Al the
close of that year, 1901 wns q small boy
ihen-I was returning from IL ride ON horse
back, to Dorchester Point-there WINS no
bridge, and il was quite journey. AS up-
preached the town. was very much surpris-
ed NJ the tolllng of the bells. Upon reaching
home, / saw my old father nj an unusual
hour for him, the busiest man alive, TO lie at
home, sitting alone in our pnrlor, with his
bandannn before his eyes. ! rnn towards
him, with the thouglless gHyety of youth,
aud asked what the bells were toItIug for,
lie withdrewihe handkerchief from lis face
the tears were rolling down his fine old
features-"go away, Child" said he, "don't
disturb me; do you not know that Washing
ton is dead?"
The reader has surnlised, that the worthy
old man bad slipped AT the fountain of eXecu-
tive pnrronnge.-Not at all. He had never
seen Washington, and never held an office,
civil or military, Swing under Hancock's
commission, MS justice Of the peace, which
was accounted very pretty conf liment. in
those days. No. He was nothing hut nm
American,and he shed those American tears
upon the death ofone whose character and
conduct had filed his heart with sentiments
ofpride, aud love, and "awiiI reverence" W.
A SEXTON OF THE OLD School. ..
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-12-09
PUNCTUATION.

A country schoolmnster,w who found II ratllr
err difficult to make his pupils observe tho
difference in reading between comma and
full point adopted n plan of his own, which
lie flaltered lmself would make them prof
clients in the art ofpunctuation; thus III read
ing, when they came 10 a COMM, they were
TO say tick, aud read on 10 n colon or senIicc-
lon, Itch, TICK, and when full point, tick, iich,
lick. Now it so happened that the worthy
Dominic received notice Tint the parish min
lister was 10 pay visit Of examination TO las
school, aud as he was DESTROYS that his pR-
pills should show TO the best advantage, lac
gave them an extra drill tie day before tic
examination. "Now," suid he, addressing
his pupils, NV hen you recd before Tie minis
ter Tomorrow, you leave outihe ticks, though
you must think them as you 60 along, for Tue
sake of elocuiion." so far so coed. Next day
cnme aud with il the minister ushcrcd intu
the schoolroon by the Dominic, with smiles
aud bows, hoped that the training oftle scl:ol-
airs would meet his approval. Now 1t so
happened that the first hoy called up by liza
minister had been absent The preceding day
and in the hurry, the master had forgotten IN
give hin in his instructions how To act. Tho
minister asked tic 10y To read chapter III
the Old Testament. which he pointed ouis-z
The boy complied, and in liis best ACCEPT l,rr
gan TO rcnd-"And the Lord spake unto Mos
SEES, saying, tick speak unto the children of Is,
rue saying tick, tick, and TINS shalt thou say
unto them. tick, tick, lick" This unfortunate
SILLY, in Ills own style, acted Il Ike II shpWrp
ba'h on the poor Dominic, whilst the ninss
ter aud his friends almost died Of laughter,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-12-09

then, in grent measure depends upon the
present, whether the moth Of immortality, of
ignorance, and the vampire of luxury shall
prove the overthrow Of the repnbic; or
knowledge and virtue, like pillars, shnll sup
port her against the whirlwind of war, nmbi-
lion, corruption and the renIorseless tooth of
time. ... .. q.
The cynic may smile at The idea, but there
is perhaps, many germ of genius now III
America, destined 10 rise to the pinnacle of
human glory. Go search the records Of re-
nown. II is not to colleges we nre to look
alone for great and good men. The Savior
Of mankind chose his companions from the
fishing bont; and many of the most illustri-
Gus characters That ever illuminated lie world
rose from the aid of some humble menus
DR.. Herschol, who with the eye Of a philoso-
pher, searched out and added another world
TO the solar system, wns tier boy in the mr.
my-Furgurson, the very sun Of science, was
poor weaver md learned TO read 10y hearing
his father teach an elder brother. Search the
records Of our revolution, and the names of
Sherman, Of Franklin, and many others may
he adduced ms evidence of the truth of this
position. Active education is ever on tho
increase like money its interest becomes
compound-doubles and in the course Of
yenrs forms n vast national treasury. Give
yonr children fortune, without education and
at least half the number will go down 10 the
tomb of oblivion, perhaps 10 ruin. Give
them education, and they will accumulate
fortunes, they will be a fortune themselves TO
the country. 1t is an Inheritance worth more
than gold, for il buys true honor; they can
never spend or lose it; and through life i!
proves friend, III death consolation
Give YOUR children education, and the silver
shod horse Of the despot will never trample
In ruins the fabric ofyour freedom.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-12-09
Triumph of L Learning.

Mind constitutes the majesty of man-vir-
tue his true nobility. The tide of improve
ineni, which is now flowing through the
land, like another niagara, is destined to roll
on downward to the latest posterity; and IT
will bear to them on its bosoms our virtues,
our vices, our glory orr shame. or whatever
else we may transmit as an ipheritance. IL;
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-12-09

SHREwD. A good joke is told of Horne
Tooke, whom the Tories in the House of
Commons thought 10 crush, ly imposing up
on him the humilinting task Of begging The
Houses pardon on his taec9 Iooke Went on
his khees.iegged pardon for the otttnisIye ex'
bressiou lie had used, hut in rising rup, he
knocked the dust off his knees, and exclaim-
ed. loud enough to he heard over the whole
house, "Rs dirty mouse after air. RoaFs of
laughter followed lhisa exclamation, md the
Tories say clear enough that they had fAlied
ip their object; r.-r'iiE p. s.-.ss ~
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his companions, who raised marble slab TO
his memory, on which is inscribed il we rec
ollect righr,the last words he spoke upon the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-11-17

~ BUILDING SOCIETIES appear ~ be cute
popular IN Canada 4 loan meeting Of the Upper Cana
ia BuIlding society Wa held At Toronto last week
whsn shares OF the stock were sold Al An sFef-e oos
OF 81 Der cent TIE shares Il the Niagara District So
CITY .old Monday lat average bonus OF . pr
cent Thc-e Building Societies are calculated ~ erect
much good s.f0r1Irg I'd g. those VINO are oiherNie
unable 20 procure the means for the construction q
dwellings ana the purchsse Of homes.eads "h.c hey
present profitable Investment - the capitalist
Buffalo Commercial, 18th
Disasters OS LAKE ERT--1he CIera0Hd
Hvaid Of the 18th says The scnr Nartna FEeme j. 4
total loss Al Port Burwel on Lake Eue-ysriy laden
for this port later dispatch says leaking bad "A
schr name unknown, ashore Al Long Point
EPILEPsY CoSTAGlOUs- DR.. Pettigrew. .u
lecture Al the Collegiate Institution Liverpool stated
that epilepsy 8 considered catching that DO patient
afflicted with il is allowed 20 enter London Hosp!ta
AZ an n.Catent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-11-17
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

TgI GsEsT METROPOLIS the Social lns1ence and Pos
lion Of Ctes. J. 5. Redhed.
This is the first Of series OF Tracts FOR
Cities" which In a form cheap enough for universal
circulation contains good many valuable truths In
relation TO the physical and social organizsrOn-the
Metropolis and its counterbalancing influences IN dis
seminstng, from a center Of light more liberal in
tehgence and more refined taste through the whole
extent Of the state The following paragraph up,
with expressive brevity, the object Of the Essay
The cause Of the in future ages and IN all snds
10 narrowed down In it's problems 10 the compass Of
single city. Our hope for the better does not preclude
fear or the necessity Of vigilance precauton and c
fort II the present experiment of American SOciety
prove suspcious than those Of the old world, 10
must be by wiser regulation or ameliorstion of
the condition Of large communities. The decay ana
ruin which have come successiyely upon ancient cities
must 10 traced In eminent degree 10 the insuih
cheney Of any false religion and 10 the insutciency Of
the true even when grossly perverted, as means Of
sustaining high tone Of social morality along with
advanced state Of civilization Our hope, then A.
exposed all the dangers which have proved fatal
through the past must have respect to better faith
Its superior wisdom and earnest philanthropy
The momentous element which alone can operate a.
preserving esven through the great substance of
versal Society This leaven Of energetic conservative
Christian influence be deposited ia the heart Of
great communities or in them Will accumulate ana
concentrate combination Of destructive elements that
will explode and scatter in fragments the consolidated
structure Of universal society. II their intelligence
subordinstion 10 law, and general morality keep pace
with extending population. uxures Of wealth, and
hnements Of arts the star Of empire will rise and from
its zenith continue 10 shine upon the world with
benignsnt promise. II lswlessness and decentralization
prevail In them II will suffer disastrous eclipse and
length sink 10 darkness and blood
ry "THE UsEs And ABUSES or Ar IS the
title OF the fret number Of series OF Tracts for
the People" published by :. Redhed. 1t gives
clear and lucid explanation Of the process of repra
ton and the effects of living spure impure amos
phere, together with sessonsble remarks on the
Ventilation Of Houses. The tracts should be In the
hands OF all
TmsrY YEARS SINCE or. the Ruined Family b. @ r. X
JAMS Author Of &C. &C Harper a Brothers.
Another OF them.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-11-17
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE.
THE YEARS DECLINE.



coxT,szsz<,he years decline behold,
o,&rIS4rand garden. wood and void,
-TSssed are the leaves by wild winds cold.
o. ...ed and worn, away, away
Vanish the graceful, Ay the gay,
As before vsor flies dismay.
Win We who will. and when won claim
This world best good-wealth, pleasure, lame
Bot holds there no nobler aim
fnot. then man is made 70 mourn;
And Springs are but TO mock Us born
And Summers they bat smile IN scorn.
For pleasure-bright as blashing Spring;
And fame. ike songs wood warolers sing
And riches hy like birds on wing.
Bot man was never made 10 mourn;
Never was Sprirg 10 mock US born
Never Did Summer smile In scOrD.
They come that man may lIve-they 90
That he may lesrn-may learn 70 know
His hearts best home IS not below.
The blessed days that visit earth,
Awakening beauty. gladness, mrth,
Speak Of the sky their place OF birth.
For there's better world than this
Where the true good immortal IS
Else whence our light, and love, and bliss
And now. amid the years decline,
A thousand monitors combine,
To bid US seek the land divine.