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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-07-02
SELLING OFF CLOTHING /
ALFRED MUNROE s. co.
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te are determined to SELL OUT cur immense stock at such
prices but wishes Below
partial list Of Goods and Prices;
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-07-02

We have received from the Committee Of
Arrangements Of tho city of Lafayette, polite ia
fiailn io attend Tie celebration Of the Fourth Of
81 lha chsa and Scholars Of the Public
Schools oi iha oiigs q Be hell a iha First Prssby-
terrain Church
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-07-02

Oudchifp. ........- JULIA, Rhodes y. NJ
Fitfsbn7g. Os. JEFFERSON Avery r. n.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-22

In the first place we have Odillon Barrot--a name
mat cannot be entirely unknown 10 Americans,
though il is possible but few may be familiar with
the character and past history of the man. He has
long been among the most prominent OF the politi-
clans of Francei indeed in view Of his high abiii
Ties and his undoubted integrity, may even say, Of
her statesmen. He has not inapy been compared
10 Lord Clarendon, the Minister Of Charles II and
does possess many of the higher and better qualities
OF the English Lord Chancellor He has great per-
sonul probty and has ever proved himself states
man with the very best intentions, but-theIe is
unfortunately but-the worst foresight and the
least sagacity ever shown by great mind. He is
strong, sound and powerful, when he trusts only to
his own convictions, and follows only the prompt
ings OF his own impulses for, when unaided, he Is
seldom wrong. His besetng fault has ever been
seemingly 10 dstrust TOO much his own Judgment
- rely too much upon the opinions Of bad advisers.
10 This alone he owes his want Of success In every
government of which he has thus far formed part.
lie processes 10 be at heart monarchist yet he has
never found a monarch TO suit him. He Is said, by
those who know him most intimately TO be honest
TO fault--eerainly rare fault In politician. He
has never yet supported government longer than
he believed II TO be right. This unbending integrity
explains his repeated changes. staunch supporter
81 the elder Bourbons, he was soon compelled 70 OPP
pose their government, and few men contributed
more than he to their downfall, For awhile devoted
to Louis Philippe he soon became one Of the most
active opposers Of his ministers; and In the banquets
Of lSl7, no voice was more powerful In behalf Of
liberty than that Of Odion Barrot
He!was among the first 10 agiate the elements
which Were to overwhem with ruin the Orleuns
dynasty and yet himself the last 10 desert the
family. He chung, when even hope was hopeless,
TO the cause of the youngest branch OF the Orleans
ipre until the people pronounced the fatal sentence
N l. too lat" and Is now the first to form minis
try under tile government reared upon the ruins OF
that 10 which he was among the last to cling.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-22
Chinese Etiquette.

The Chinese are so punctilious that their code OF
etiquette outvies the most ceremonious courts In Eu-
rope. As soon as n guest alghts from his sedan
chair, he is met by the host who bows his head,
bends his body and his knees, joins both hands in
front, and with them knocks his chest When he
wishes TO be very polite, he takes his guests hand
with his and knocks upon his chest This is their
test TO precedence which, after various knockinss
bowings and genulecions, terminates by the host
and guest entering the house together. At the sit
ting apartment another ceremony takes place equal
~ prOtracted and ifksome The point to be deter
mined is where each shall sit and who shall be seat
ed first. Etiquette extends even to decision on the
size of chair, by which invariably the rank or i'm.
poriance of guest Is determined. The host now
motions to a large chair, and attempts to take a
smaller one himself. Good breeding compes the
guest in turn, to refuse this compliments and after
worrying contest of politeness, the point is AMIGA
bly, adjusted TO the satisfaction Of the begerents.
either BY both parties sitting down simultaneously
on the same BENCH or upon two chairs of equal d.
mansions. The fatigue OF this courtesy may be en-
silly conceived as the same routine Is performed on
the arrival Of each guest. As as the guests are
assembled tea is handed round in covered Guns
which are placed In silver stands In the form OF q
boat. These are huted and beautifully chased The
cups on the occasion to which refer were of that
antique porcelain so exceedingly valued, which Is as
thin as paper, pure white, perfectly transparent and
is ornamented with obscure figures, whose dark out
lines are only prcceptible when the vessel Is filled
liar to that in which coffee is made in Turkey The
tea is put into cup, boiling water poured over it,,
and Instantly covered, 10 prevent the escape of the
aroma. with lid, which is used n spoon to sip the
tea. They never use sugar or milk with tea in Chi
ma - Dublin University MIgdz zine.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-22
Piracy and Murder.

The French schooner of war Venus returning
from the Uruguay the officer in command was re.
quosted by the Montevdeo commandant, Ledesma,
to be allowed send board ID of his dctacll-
ment, for the purpose Of being conveyed prise
to Martin Garcin, or Montevdeo on account of hay.
ing been recently concerned in setting fire to some
property Vaguari. The request being granted the
men were sent on board. The schooner having got
aground on the passage down. the Is men. while the
greater part of the crew were engaged alott rose,
and killed the officer in command, NJ. Grand and
one seaman and wounded the purser, NJ La Co.'s
pellie and two sailors.
Having thus taken possession OF the vessel, they
spiked the guns and threw them overheard lowered
the long boat, and taking with them all the arms
board the schooner, and also the pilot, whom they
obliged to follow them steered their course up the
river Disputes having arisen in regard the PLACE
of destination five of these maleiactors separated
and landed on the coast; the other ten, headed by a
notorious character named Vivorita continuing Their
course 10 the island Of the Boca Fnso Other quar-.
rels having subsequently taken place. Viyorita was
killed by Of his followers, mere lad while
sitting BY his side in the boat and the body thrown
overheard. The rest separated al the Boca Falsa
whcreupon the pilot and one other returned to va.
guari with the boat and the taken from the We
nus which they there delivered up 10 the intrusive
authorities Buenos Ayres Packet Nor 10.
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Very respectfully,
Very respectfully,
" Your obGdient servant
". THOS. AP G. JONES,
Commander in-chiei, Pacific squadron.
Hon. ]. y. MASON, SECRETARY Of The Navy.
WAR DEPARTMENT.

MONTEREY, (CAL.,) Oct. -, lSlS.
GESEnAL: Nearly all the men Of company "F ;
Sd artillery have deserted. We have the Ohio War
ren, Dale, Lexington, and Southampton in port
but they cannot land man as they desert us soon
as they set foot on shore The only thing the ships
could do in case of outbreak would be to fire upon
the town.
There are at present but two companies in Cali
forna--onn of lst Dragons the other Of 81 artillery;
the latter reduced TO n mere skeleton by deserton,
and the former in fair way TO share the same fate.
Treasury notes are good for nothing now bills on
the United States could not be negotiated on any
terms. Gold dust be purchased for eight or len
dollars the ounce and II is said to be worth SlS IN
the United Slatesi consequently all rem,tances are
made in IT..
Col, Mason, and most of the army officers, are at
Fort Suffer. Commodore Jones does not like to leave
ship here, on account OF The difficulty of keeping
the men.
The gold fever RACES bad ever, and the guam.
THY collected has not diminished but increased. Pro
visions clothing and oil the necessarcs of life are nj
most exorbtan prices. Living was always expen-
sive in this country but now il passes all reason
board four dollars per day washing five 10 six dol
lars per dozen. Merchants clerks receiving from
81 800 to 81, 600 per annum salary What the gov
eminent will do for civil officers donot know Sal
aries will have TO correspond with the times. The
pay of governors, Judges &c, as allowed in the u.
States, will hardly compare with that paid TO sales
men and shop clerks here.
! am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM RICH, p. U. $. A.
Gen N. TowsoN, Paymaster Gen. U. S. A.,
Washington d. C.
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WASHINGTON SAVINGS HANK

This useful institution went INTO operation
some eighteen months ago, and its affairs haye
been conducted with so much energy and
satisfaction to the public, that it already
numbers several hundred depositors, among
whom are persons, who, before its establish
ment, never thought of laying up penny
for rainy day. There are some cases Of
who have been 50 saving with
their surplus means, as to enable them to
buy houses in fee, with the accumulations Of
the six-pences, that they used formerly to
throw away. The operations Of this inst-
tuition are confined to the legitimate objects
Of Banking--the aiding Of business men by
business paper.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-22
People 20 be satIrlled.

One who even while relating at his request n brief
anecdote, listens TO you with undsguised Impotence
till Just you have reached the point, when he d.
reefs his attention TO object out Of the window
so that your story Ia lost If anything can enhance
snch rdeness ii is begging your pardon for his in.
attention and enireating You TO repeat what you have
Just related
Those who thrust their mouths directly into your
face whenever they speak to you.
People who halloo your name across the street.
People who address you in company upon your
or their private affairs.
People who clip their words that You can make
out the meaning Of only half they suy.
People who cat onions.
People who regard local rules of etiquette as of
more importance than general character mind, tai
ents, and intentions l. 0. who suffer their esteem for
stranger TO be more diminished at perceiying him
eat with knife instead Of fork than their respect
could be excited on learning that he had performed
noble moral actions
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-22
Training or Children.

The instruction Of your children canno,
commence too early. Every mother is ca
pable Of teaching her children obedience,
humility, cleanliness, and propriety Of be-
havionr; and il is delightful circumstance
that tho first instruction should be thus
communicated by so tender teacher. II
is BY combining aflec,ionate gentleness in
granting what is right, with judicious firm
ness in refusing what is improper, that the
happiness of children is promoted, and that
good and orderly habits are established
If children are easily trained to be docile
and obedient, the future task Of guiding them
Alright will be comparatively easy.
Nichols.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-22
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
AND

California and Oregon Mails, ria Harano, Chaeres
and Panama
TNHE United States steam packet Falcon "
l. viii be dispatched from the po,I Of New York
on Thursday, the lst of February, 1879 Tho pub
lie Is hereby notified that mails may be sent New
York; Charleston, $, c.; Savannah, Ga; and New
Orleans La; TO be conveyed by said steam packet
The Falcon" viii touch at Havana, she will
sail from New York on the LIST from ChallcHton,
>. G. on the 3D.; from Savannah, Ga. on the 4th
and from the Balize, below New Orleans La, on the
10th Of February next.
Mail bags will be made mp Mt New York 70 be for
warded TO all the points above named also for Cha
gres, Panama, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Monterey,
San Francisco, and Astoria.
The Postmasters Of Charleston, Savannah, and
New Orleans will also make up mails for the points
stated to be sent on board of the Falcon" upon
her arrival at their respective ports.
The sen postage for single letters not exceeding
half an ounce In weight will he IL IL cents to Ha
yann 20 cents TO Chagrea, 30 cents 10 Panama and
40 cents to San Diego, Santa Barbara, Monterey,
San Francisco, and Astoria without any addition
for inland postage in either case. Newspapers and
sea passage cents each, and inland post
age 10 be added C, JOHNSON,
Postmaster General
posT OrricE DEPARTMENT, JAN. Is, 1872
an20-3t
P. s. Since the foregoing notice was written IL
has been ascertained that the mail will leave New
Orleans for the Falcon at the Halize on the 9Th
of February. CO..
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CONGRESS-.

..."|... SATURDAY January ~ l5lo.
The Senate did not Sit to-day.
In the House, in Committee of the Whole the bill
to establish board of three Commissioners to eX.
anime claims against the United States was taken
up. The general debate terminated yesterday. The
first section of the bill only was disposed of to-day.
1t provides that the act shall so into effect on the
fourth OF July, 1896 that all contracts with persons
for any part of the claim brought before the board
shall be void, and that las pnrposed by Mr. Wood
ward) 1t shall not be lawful for n member Of Con-
gross act agent attorney, or solicitor for the
prosecution of claims against the United States;
and If any such member of Congress, or other off
GER shall be retained, or he presumed TO act or 10
hold counsel with any member of the board, TO intu-
ence his action Judgment claims pending before
the board, he shall be deemed guilty Of INSIDE
neanor and on conviction thereof shall be fined two
thousand dollars, etc.
Nothing further than this was done, and al an
early hour the Committee rose and the House ad-
Journed.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-22
Gen. Taylor the Guest of Baltimore.

...E FIRST BRANCH CRY CouNciL, Jan, 10.
Whereas, Gen. Zachary Taylor has been elected
by the people OF The United States 10 tho highest Of,
flee in their gift, and his way TO the of Coy
eminent will shortly pass through the city OF
Baltimore, and approaching the distinguished posi-.
ton he has been calod 10 occupy, as President OF
this great Republic, as well as the lustrious services
which have elected alike the admiration of the world
we do tender 10 the President elect Of the United
States cordial invitation visit the city OF Bali
more his way to Washington, and do cordially
offer him The Inequalities of the city. Therefore
Resoired, by the First and Second Branches of tho
City Council, that Joint committee be appointed
with power TO carry the above object into effect
R.soired, That the Mayor of the city be requested
10 act us President &c Q6icio OF the Committee.
The resolutions were seconded and advocated by
Mr.. Soran, and unanimously adopted. ~
Unanimously in the End Branch. Z. w
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-22
To the Friends OF African COIinizatio IN
Maryland.
COLONIZATION Rooms,
Baltimore. January. lS1g


CoLoNIZATIoN Rooms,
Baltimore, January, ls49
II Is the purpose Of the undersigned to extend the
regular annual contribution list Of the Society TO
greater amount, than is present subscribed and in
order properly TO bring his object before the people
of Baltimore he takes this method TO invite the co.
operation and support Of those who have not con-
tribued annually heretofore The State tax for Col
onizaiion purposes is appropriated to the objects
contemplated in the Act Of 1881; to wit the trans.
poriation TO- and reception of emigrants In Africa"
while the purposes to which the private contributions
are applied are for the providing of elnigrants with
the necessary clothing articles Of furniture, or
tools of their various trades or implements of agri.
culture &C; the establishment and support ofschools
and supplying with books those who cannot afford
TO buy them; local improvements In the colony,
such as encouraging agriculture by premiums, &C.,
the opening roads, the improvement of water cour-
ses the establishment Of mills and other machinery
too expensive for individual emigrnnts DC; part
Of the expenses of the home office, &c.-These col
lateral purposes, some only Of which have been emu
merated; will afford an inexhausblc field for the en-.
lightened lberality Of the friends Of the cause in
this city and throughout the State, and must indeed
depend In great measure upon their aid. The pres
ent annual list s sufficient 10 meet the contingent
demands upon the Society, It's inability TO crafty
which Of late, in the nbove respects has been
source OF much concern; and this appeal the pri-
vate wealth of its friends, II Is hoped will meet with
success equal to the importance of the subject thus
laid before the community. Respectfully.
JOHN W. WELLS, frav'g. Ag't. Nd
State Colonization Society
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-22
Tax TifIeainI Illinois,

The District Court of the United States for the
District OF Illinois sIscenty in session at Spring
field. Among Other cases disposed Of was one In
relation TO lux titles in this state. The ST. Louis
Neie Era gives The following report Of the points in
yolved In this case
The suit was an action Of eiectment Instituted by
land In Adams county, III. NIessrs Williams and
Lawrence being the attorneys for the plaintiff and
Messfs. Browning an Bushnell attorneys for the
defendant. The argument and trial consumed six
ability
The plaintiff showed good title derived from the
United States and possession by the defendant, and
rested his case
the payment Of taxes during that time, and cor
ncced title from the Auditor Of the State on sale
in 1922 Tor taxes, under the act OF 1927. The Audi
tors deed dates in 1881. Such was his title.
The defendant maintains that he il projected by
the Limitation Laws Of 1885. If mol b, that; then
lie is by the Law Of 1853, "to qniet posEc saion
and ,ntrmed titles to land"
Al 10 the act Of 1885, the Court decided that pos.
session without TIE would mol avail; thai The Su-
preme Court VI Illinois In 1881 In the Of G ~
rett W. Higgins had decided thai The AUDITOR deed
nnaccompanied with proof Of lhe performance of the
essential requisites Of the law, cOnreyed no title.
Therefore the defendant Is moi protectedby that law
The Court also decided that the law of 1899 was
Unconstitutional and void, because II purports To
convey TO one man the land Of another. The Court
further decided that the Auditors deed nnaccompu-
MED as in The case al the bar by proof that he had
performed all the requisites Of law authorizing him
70 sell Tie and Tor taxes conveys no tue. Therefore
The def ndnnt is not projected by "claim and color
Of title made in good jain" In The meaning of the law
The Court defined the g claim and color Of title made
In good faith' under this law, 10 be such tile as in
law would pass the estate priad fdre " better title
be not shown That II Is question OF law, and not
depending upon the opinion Of the occupant other
wise the defence would depend upon the capacity of
the man 10 Judge; in which case II would protect
one and not avail another, who might be more intel
ligent.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-22
LETTER FRoM GENERAL TArLoR.s

The following is the reply Of Gen. Taylor TO the
invitation 10 visit Cincinnati He is expected there
about the Goth Of February;
,a BAToN RoUeE, La Jan. lst lai9,
Gentlemen = our polite communication Of the
Both uhmo in which as Committee in behalf of
my friends Of Cincinnati, you enclose me copy Of
the Resolutions passed by them on the 18th OF No
venber, has been placed in my hands by member
OF your body.
The honor Of having been wal ed upon at this dis
lance from your city, by delegation of her best cit
zens, and the flattering language Of the Resolutions
before me- touching my life and humble service have
given the invitation conveyed in those Resolutions
assurance OF their friendly regard, which could
not fail 10 be most gratifying TO me, and for which
beg you TO express TO them my profound sense of
gratitude
Theinvitation TO partake of the hosptaliles Of my
friends in yonr city is heartily accepted and my
route 10 Washington shall do myself the pleasure
Of spending day with you regret that cannot
now designate the exact day Of my visit but on my
arrival at Louisville, will take occasion ndvise
you definitely on this point.
With my best wishes gentlemen for your health
and hapl ness and heilssrance ofmy high respect
remain your obedient servant
Z.'TAYLOR.
AIessrs. VIM. Norris A. nj. Mitchell VIM. Oil.
YER John A. Wiseman, and Others of Cincinnati
Ohio
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-22

We understand that State Convention, IL shortly
10 be held in city for the purpose of securing the
repeal Of laws authorizing temporary residents to
hold slaves in this State, and requiring OF authori
zng our officers 10 assist III the arrest Of persons
claimed az fugitive slaves. This matter was BROUGHT
before the Legislature AT its last session, but the J-
dietary Committee Of the House reported adversely
TO the petition, and consequently action was had
In relation 10 it,. Trenton Neirs
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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Gold.


Extract II a ieiisr from Thomas q. I.drkin, ESP
late e0Haui and n0r nary agent qfM, United states,
10 The Secretary Of STATE, dated al Monterey, No
rrmber 10TH, lsis, and receired IN this city on Frt-
dag trening last v.s
"rhc digging and washing for gold continues 10
increase the Sacramento placer SO far us regards
the number OF persons engaged in the business, and
the size and quantity OF tho metal daily obtained.
have had in my hands several pieces of gold, about
twtnty-three caras fine, weighing from one TO two
pounds, and have II from good authority that pieces
have been found weighing sixteen pounds. Indeed,
have heard OF one specimen that weighed twenty
five pounds. There are many men nj the placer, who
in June last had not ono hundred dollars, now in
possession Of from five to twenty thousand dollars,
which they made by digging gold and trading with
the Indians Several, believe, have nude more.
\ common calico Shirt or even silver dollar, has
been taken by an Indian for gold, without regard TO
size and half TO one ounce Of gold-say SO 10 SIG
lis now considered the price OF shirt, while rom
three 10 ten ounces is the price OF blanket One
hundred dollars day for several days In succession
WITS and is considered common remuneration for
the labor OF gold-digger, though few work over u
month al n time, the fatigue Is very great From
July 10 October one-haf Of the goid-huners have
been afflicted either with the ague and fever or the
intermittent fever und twenty days absence from tile
placer during those months Is necessary to escape
these diseases. There have not however, been many
fatal cases. The gold Is now sold, from the smat st
imaginary piece in size to pieces OF one pound in
weight at SIG per troy ounce for all the purposes OF
commerce but those who are under the necessity of
raising coin TO pay duties to the government are
obliged accept from $40 10 81 per ounce. All the
coin in California is likely TO be locked up in the
custom-hoIse the last tariil Of Congress Is in
force here in regard to the receipt of money
" The placer is known TO be two or three hundred
miles long and discoveries are constantly being
made, il may prove 900 miles in length in fact
il is, not counting the intermediate miles yet unex
pored. From five 10 ten millions of gold must be
our export this and next year How many more
years this state Of things will conlinue ! cannot
say