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The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-09-01

cernible on bodies, portions Of which weir
missing. There were other acts COMMITTEES
on female frames TO which alluaion car
scarcely be made. 1t is svidsnr that b.
marked out, wherever hs had an opportu
nifty, the icorPses Of young females in pref
erence to all others. On no occasion doss
he seem 70 have taken away with him any
portion OF the clothes, or the little memoir.
ais which u 10 not uncommon in France 70
bury with the dead. He was ai length pua.
ished most fearfully for his atrocitiss. A
machine, constructed 20 a. TO discharge mn.
merous missiles. was placed in one Of the
cemeteries which he had been accustomed
10 visit lie received from it vast numbsr
oil wounds, and was compelled TO take ref.
age in an hospital, having contriyed 10 20,
Oh from the spot. There the singular na.
ture OF his injuries, and the imperfect story
ne related to account for them, led 20 su..
Picions, which were at length confirmed BY
his own confession TO the physician who
had charge of him. He asserted on hin trial
that ne was perfectly cured Of his psopsn-
slty, BIZ. seemed to have no proportionats
idea Of its enormisy. He stated that -whilt
in the hospital he had for the first time seen
death in its own shape, and that il had pro-
duced in him emotions which would in fu.-
ture prevent the perpetrstion Of similar
acts. There seemed to be neither imbscili-
ty nor that moral insanity which the law
allows to be sufficient reason for suspend
ing its punishments, and combining the In.
dividual les. he should be guilty Of further
deeds Of turpitude. He spoke % If he felt
that he had been under no evil influence,
and had no premonitory symptoms Of mem
tai delusion. He had no motive for his
conduct, no inducement but an instinctivs
impulse which became irresistible. Not
yet recovered from the wounds that were
inflicted upon him, he entered the hall
leaning OIL bis crutches, looking around him
with calmnsss and collsctednsss, he seemed
to expect 10 become an objec. OF sympathy,
and never shrunk back from tho intense
gaze which was directed upon him. He
listened to bis sentence with the utmost
and every one who was present
heard with astonishmsnt that all that the
law could do to punish him for the past, or
To protect society for the future, was TO pro-
nounce a years Imprisonment!
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-09-01
From the National Era.
The Popular Side.

Let any person for moment enter the
political arena, (and it is the duty Of every
citizen to do 80 when the free institutions
Of the country or the Liberties of his fellow
men are in danger.) and witness the tactics
OF the members Of the two great political
parties, and he will be surprised to see how
extensively, among those who are mere
politicians, the desire prevails to be upon
the side which will enrol the greatest num-
bers. Hence, when question is presented
for their consideration, instead Of inquiring
whether or not it is Just and right, conducive
Of the public good, demanded by the great
interests of the country, or, what is higher
still, tending to improve the condition of
their felIow-men, they will look only at
the effect il will have upon their interests
ss partisans, to its bearing upon their pro-
motion 10 Office, or 10 the amount Of plum.
der, the losves and fishes, the spoils, which
may be gathered for themselves and their
political friends. The politicians who
change with the changes Of their leaders
are, therefore, Of all men, the most destitute
Of principle; there is no denying Of it; they
should never be guilty Of laying claim to
It with their lips. They do not sufficient
ly often renfsct that Office of itself, when
the heart is wanting, will confer no honor.
Politicians of this description would go
for Cas-, in support of measures violating
the plainest provisions of the Constitution.
Opposing an unjust war-.a war against a
weaker sister Republic-thsy change their
principles, unite in bacchanalian revslries,
and give thsir influence, and east their votes
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-09-01
A Vampire.

L
The correspondent Of the London Standard OF
Freedom gives an account OF one Of the most
singular trials before the Military Tribunal
which has ever occupied public attention. One
SERGEANT Bertrand was accused Of violating the
tombs Of the dead. An immense auditory, en-
bracing some Of the first peopl. in France,
many Of the most distinguished medical men
Of Europe, and several females. were collected.
a more interesting, mild and genie being, has
seldom appeared at a criminal bar. He, with
out the slightest hesitation. acknowledged that,
horne on by an irresistible fury, he had rushed
to the cemeteries, dragged from their collins the
lately-buiied bodies, beat them with tremen-
dous violence, and tore out from the carcases
the internal portions; and, from what was sta
| ted by the physician, 10 whom he had still more
candidly confessed his enormities il 10 not un.
likely that he Toasted on these mu tilated re.
mains, and committed horrors at which hu-
n,anity shuddsrs- Some scientific remarks were
ELECTED from the medical men, which led to the
conviction that the man was insane; indeed,
there could be but little doubt. The military
Inv could only infiict punishment on him,
when found guilty. ola years imprisonment.
The STANDARD. OF Freedom thus notices this
horrible creature more at length.
The trial which took place in Paris, and
to which allusion has been made by our
French correspondent, of the SERGEANT who
tore bodies from their graves for the purpose
OF mutllating them, has produced a great
sensation throughout the medical and legal
world. The tribunal before which he was
tried, being entirely composed Of military
MEN. was incapable Of eliciting those truths
which are useful to society, and upon the
investigation Of which, so much depends.
That the unfortunate man was insane there
can be little doubt, but how far he was re.
sponsible for the horrible acts be committed
we are unable to Judge. There are upon
record in our courts Of law several instan-
oss Of appalling offences, which have bean
looked upon as the acts of lunatics; but
those who have had these fearful impulses,
have been silent, moody, gloomy creatures,
upon whose brow the mark Of Cain has
been visible. ..s....e
In this instance the perpetrator of crimes
before US. is apparently Of kind and gen.
tie nature, educated originally for the church,
be was superior to most of the persons by
whom he was surrounded. and was placed
by his officers in situation demanding
high qualifications. Without any feeling
beyond an irresistible propensity, he sailed
in the dead Of the night from his quarters,
which were sometimes so guarded that it
required the utmost cunning to get out Of
them. He scaled the highest walls, even
when he knew that there were placed in
siruments Of deadly kind TO prevent him,
and, having reached grave, he dragged
out its loathsome tenant, beat il, mutilatsd
il, and tore out its iptsstines. Though not
aware, according to bis own confession, oil
the fact, he must have become q cannibal.
Cor the marks Of his teeth wsrs plenty dis
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

marching in procession paid the fair presenter of
the banner a complimentary visit at her residence
Thence the procession moved to the house of the
President, in ST. Ann street, where the banner was
formally given in his charge We were DESTROYS of
describing this interesting scene, but we have al
ready transcribed our limits. During the ceremo-
MES, Mr.. Meileur placed upon the Presidents
breast the decoration of the veterans of ISl4I5 of
which he is member, and in reply to this delicate
compliment, said it was his highest pride to have
have served under the iustrious Jackson, in de-
Tending New Orleans.
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Telegraphed to the ''Daily Crescent

Northern Markets - Cotton Firm Congressional
Nems-Ohio observation-disclosures Admitted
from Hamilton County.
BALTIMORE, January 90, lS49.-At New York,
to-day, NJ, the cotton market is steady, as all are
waiting for the steamers news .Breadstuffs dull.
-. Treasury Notes 81 prem. New Loan 81 prem.
At Baltimore, to-day, there were sales of three
hundred hhds of Orleans Sugar at 4 to S., an ad-
vance of ! of a cent. .Molasses 90.
In Congress resolutions were offered to discon-
tinue the official reports proceedings. The residue
IN both Houses was unimportant
BALTIMORE, January 29.-At New York this
evening the sales of Cotton amounted to 1000 bales
at firm prices. Rice steady. Flour heavy.
Grain unchanged. .. Sugar and Molasses improv-
ing, awaiting the arrival of the United States and
America, now past due, and momentary ex-
pected. :. Treasury Notes 81 prem, improving.
The proceedings in Congress to-day were unim-
portant.
BALTIMORE, January27, ls49-In the Ohio Le-
gislature the two Democratic claimants from the
county of Hamilton were admitted to seats in the
House, giving the Democrats the ascendancy and
majority on joint ballot. Very close, however.
Hardly working majority.
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o. We would call attention to the advertise.
ment of J. Huhy q Co.'S Southern Brush Manu-.
factory and Fancy Store, No. 10 Camp street
Their assortment of every article in their line is
complete and well selected, and in THEN chean
rates hold out strong inducements to purchasers.
The ladies will find many articles for The toilet BY
examining this stock
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

FRENCH CONSTITUTIONS. I'll Washington
Globe publishes, translated from the Courier des
Etdts Ons, list of the Constitutions that have
been framed in France within the last sixty wears.
The last says the Globe, is the eleventh. counting
all the forms of government that have emanated
from the supreme power of the State-the Constitu.
ent Assembly, the First Consul, the King, the EN-.
peror and Imperial Senate, the Emperor again, the
King again, and then the King and the Legislature
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Arrivals atthe Principal Hotels Yesterday

PLANTERs'.-..W Morgan, o. j M vanderver.
HEWLETT'S DIR Houghton Lake Providence Gam
bell Thomas Wllcoxon, Hardin Burnley, Lewis Atakapas
Helman, Brownsville Addy, Brazo st Jago; Steele N o.
ST LOUIS. Geo G lines and lady, Ala Philip Wolff
STANFORD, Miss Jane Carter Hasdee Spanrenberg
Master Robert Leonard Coast West Washington William
Platen Rio de Janero
EERANDAH Mr. Johnson, Judge Dunlap James Bonner o;
Boyce, La T W Lyes, williamson Mobile Sayrs San
Boose, Rio de Janeiro; G Randolph, Miss.
ST CHARLES. w Anderson, Bay Louis; Young
Va Vaughan Stark Y; Joy Morris, Philadelphia
Thompson Mi Pnckney Powell, Julius Tiff, Ala Norman,
o. Charles johnson, La; Ogden Mexico Calhoun Halle
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OLYMPIC CIRCUs.-The enterprising Manager
OF this establishment, determined that no exertion
shall be wanting his part to please and crafty
his patrons, has secured the services of the cele
brated Levi North, the acknowledged greatest lv-
ing equestrian, who, with his aston shing horse
Iammany, will appear this evening All who visit
this neat little place of amusement, speak in the
highest terms of the attraction nightly presented.
We have no doubt that the house tonight will be
crammed to its utmost capacity
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

ONO LEGISLATURE The Contested Seats
The Cincinnati Chronicle of the 18th says We
learn by Geographic dispatch from Columbus, that
the House of Representatives yesterday ousted
the Loco from Portage and seated Mr.. Rockwell,
the proper Wing claimant that the Clinton coun-
ty case uhe sitting member, Jones, Wing, having
been Sheriff and ineligible, when elected) has
been returned for new election and that the
case from this city, Spencer and Runyon, and Pugh
and Pierce, is set for to-day. lit will be observed
by our teegraphic dispatch that Messrs. Pugh and
Pierce have been admitted.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

On Saturday evening January 81 o'clock Of Typhoid Fever
JOHN FLEMING, age years and MONTHS native of Crom
parish OF GALLON, county Fermanagh, IRELAND.
On Sunday morning. January 90, JOSEPH o. COWAND aged
25 years, son OF Jesse Coward, OF Bay st. Louis.
F HIS friends acquaintance respectfully invited to attend
his funeral THIS MORNING. o'clock from his late residence
OF Hevia and ST. Paul
On Sunday afternoon January g. O'clock Fever
Mr. FERD CARSON, aged Al years, York CITY,
and for the last Louisiana was attached
to Mr. sckneys Equestrian Cops, and
verance Fire Company No. 49, The subject foregoing
equestrian of great merit has left worlds
justice to the deceased mention that ianthrors
sueror and at the bedside perfect He
meet wIh that reward which all good entitled E. c. j.
EB HIS friends and acquaintance AMI the Fire Department
orally respectfully invite! attend his THIS AFTER
NOON at O'clock from his late residence, Where street,
below jackson
EE' New York papers please copy.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

ST. CHARLES THEATRE. - The Opera-Miss
BRENT, Mr. Manners and Mr.. Brough, make their
first appearance at the ST. Charles this evening in
the opera of the Position" The orchestra at
this house is excellent, being composed of musicians
of eminence, with Gabici as leader. The drama
tic company possesses several individuals who will
give efficient aid to the talented vocaists above
named. We are promised the English operas of
" Rob Roy and Guy Mannering, both of which
can be strongly cast, and both of which will draw
excellent houses, or we are greatly mistaken.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

Mr.. CALHoUN's HEALrH-The correspondent
OF the Charleston Mercury writes from Washington,
under date of the lth: Yesterday Mr. Calhoun
fell on his knees in the bby of the Senate from
sudden vertigo, but to-day ne is as usual in his
seat In the Senate. He looks, however, very bad
iy and is suffering from u continual and harassing
cough -
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

FAvoRs-We thank the officers of the steamers
Buckeye, Tennessee, Hecla, Illinois and Webster,
for late papers also to the officers of the steamship
Fanny for files of the Corpus Chriiti star.
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SToCKWELL's PANoRAMA.-This is the last
week OF this exhibition, and no one should neglect
to improve the chance of seeing the " Father of
Waters" from the " Gulf of Mexico to the far off
Indian country, as high up as the "Falls of St.
AnthonV''
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

The HAUNTED MAN-The last number of the
Mammoth Weekly Crescent contains the whole Of
Boz's Christmas story together with great
amount of interesting news and literary matter
Copies may be had at Morgan's Literary Depot,
Exchange Place, or at the Office 95 ST. Charles st.
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De- Thanks to the officers of the steamer Cali
fonia for late papers.
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OF We are indebted to Capt Smith, of the brig
r. Soule for files of late Havana papers.
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The TELEGRAPH.-Mr. j. J. Haley, who had
much to do with the construction of the Washing
ton and New Orleans line of Telegraph, proposes
to lease the whole line from the company and pay
them seven per cent year on the whole amount
ofcapital invested. He thinks that GO notwtfstand-
ing the dissatisfaction recently manifested and the
fears that have been expressed in regard TO the
value of the investment" that he can make it
profitable to the stockholders and useful to the pub
lie. The Charleston Courier, in which we find
Mr.. Haley's circular, seems to think that the gen.
tleman possesses the ability to make good his pro-
misses. II may be so--f he succeeds in obtaining
the lease of the line, it is to be hoped that he will
not be disappointed himself, or disappont Others
But we have our doubts of Mr.. Haley's success
he is too sanguine or too confiding Of this defect
In his character, we have unquestionable evidence
IN his letter ITSELF for instance, he saws, have
undated confidence in The officers and operators
believe them to be faithful and able menu Such
an exhibition of innocence and verdancy is not
likely to obtain for Mr.. Haley's judgment the same
confidence from the stockholders which he has in
others. We had thought that blind and implicit
falth would never be met with again upon the earth
but here is a gentleman who would have gone as
TAR as ST. Augustine, when he said, the thing is
impossible, therefore, / believe it'
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VALENTINEs-Thos L. White, SO Canal street.
has placed upon our table specimen of Valentines
for sale at his store and judging from the one before
us, we would say his stock is superlative, aud as
the day is drawing nigh, we would advise all to
call soon
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

EDITORIAL LIFE IN MAINE.-The editor of the
Frontier Journal, in Maine, having treated himself
TO bran new pair of breeches, suspended the pub
hcation OF his paper for two weeks to enjoy them.
They were the first he had had for a year
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

For THE GOLD REGIoN.-All who are bent on
trip to California, would do well to call ON Can't
Uric of the steamship Fanny, and make inquiries
as to the facilities for fitting sut an expedition at
Corpus Christi. See advertisement in anothsr
column
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

W 1t is said that Mr.. Du Sole, of the PhiIadel
phl Spirit of the Times, is about to become editor
OF the New York True Sun.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

EDITOR DEAD.-Col. Christian j. Hutter, a ven.
cradle newspaper editor aged eighty years, died re-
Gently at Easion, Pa. He was for many years a.
member of the Legislature of Pennsylvania.
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VALENTINE WRITERs.-Young and old are re-
quested to read the advertisement of j. B. Steel IA
Camp street, in another column. He has rich
and beautiful stock of Valentines and Valentine
Writers.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

DIREcToRY.-For all the purposes of Directory,
that just published, under the title of Cohens Di-
recoiy" will be found essentially useful. Besides
New Orleans, it includes Lafayette, Agers, Gretna
and McDonoghvilIe, containing altogether about
$1,000 names. 1t comprises a street and Levee
guide, besides much other useful and necessary
information.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

Gs- The Philadelphia Republic, an able free soil
paper, has been suspended for want of patronage.
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For CALIFoRNIA.-The bark Touro, Captain
Low, clears tomorrow for San Francisco with a
full freight. The Touro is one of the most SUBJ
stantial and beautiful crafts in our harbor, and
Capt. Low, in seamanship and the amenities of a
gentleman, has no superior. We understand there
are a few vacancies for passengers and those
desiring to travel to the 90 Ell Dorado" in good
ship and with good captain, will do we'll to look
early for BERTH She sails on Wednesday.
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DRY GOODS. DRY GOODS.
At EXTREMELY RED UCED PRICES.
NJ. R. HAGGERTY q BRO.

NO. 90 CANAL street.
WE will MONDAY the 2th
w the four ensuing weeks sell DRY GOODS
from 10 rs less than other house Our
stock OF Winter Goods heavy and % what
acrlhce Persons who articles will
find much their advantage stock making
then purchases elsewhere and satisfy them,
intend place limit descending scale We
SELL and shall SELL As accustomed descend
tempb Pufs for the of sposng of goods
and the public place implicit confidence what this
advertisement
Our stock complete all descriptions
fashionable and Questionable Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
We shall to-day following 10 Irish Shifting
Linen and bales OF 10 and 1874 Linen Sheeng
proved manufacture and weknown brands Irish
have fallen 70 cent? promise bargain
that article. Jag 2dp
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

The HAUNTED MAN. "-Brougham has dra-
MAtized this story OF Dickens
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9. of T. Meetings This Evening.
HARMONY DIVISION No 15 at Crystal Fount Hall. 222
Tchouptoulas street. at half-past7
LANE DIVISION No. g. in the Methodist church at Algers,
at half-past Z.
Crescent DIVISION No T. at Pelican Hail. corner of St.
Charles and Common streets, at O'Clock.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-29

Hs We acknowledge the receipt of commu-
nication signed Lash,'' in relation to the pave
ment now being laid in the upper part of Magazine
street. We have no doubt that the complaints of
our correspondent are well founded, but we do not
know that the evil would be in the slightest degree
remedied by attacking the Council, the Surveyor
or the contractors, through the newspapers partic-
ularly through ours, which we have reason to be-
eve is not very influential with the present fathers
OF the city. Our correspondent should apply TO the
Council, and if that body refuses redress, endeavor
so to chunge its component parts to secure better
treatment for the future
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Auction Sales This Day.

MoRPHY & NEvIUs will SELL at II o'clock on jackson
street. between IRENE and Marais, new Furniture.
R. NJ ARMFIsLD will sell at the store of Jasper F. Smith,
Canal street, Dry Goods, Hats, Boots. Shoes with
out reserve [eT" See Auction head.l
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wERs's GREEK SLAVE.

THIS BEAUTIFUL AND FAULTLEsS WORK OF ART
which was originally exhibited New Philadelphia Baltimore
and Washington, ON exhibition at
COOkE'S GALLERY, No. 10 ST. CHARLES STREET
Inc proceeds by the munlcent donation of owner
hobb ESQ., to be devoted to the formation for the
relief of DESTITUTE FEMALES
famphes descriptive of the work. be had Door, the
Bookstores and Hotels-Pnce, cents
Season Tickets, ST. ~ " '' '-pii-''
rouIs OF Exhibition, from A. M. TO 10 p M. n2sf
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Nj arrIed:
Died:

In the parish of berve Grove residence of John An
dreWs, Esq., January by Mr.. Dupuy
GAM Jr, to Miss MARY FORT ADAMS, all Of that parish.
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~ Mississippi Fire Co. No 1.-THE Officers and
Members OF The above Company the Regular
Monthly Meeting MONDAY the 29h nst past O'Clock
r NJ jazz T. BLESSY, Secretary.
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every body "olng lay a supply o WISTARS
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY, or ROGERS'S SYRUP OF
LiVERWORT AND TAR the use here for
Coughs Colds and Catarrhal Affections exposure will prob
ably cause these diseases perhaps destroy e Also
supply OF JEW DAVlD'S HEBREW PLASTER, TO heal up
Wounds Cuts Bruises Sprans Rheumatism remedies
may Invaluable and cannot be had in mai country pe FOR
cold: The genuine is sold only By
Ja2O lm2dp SCOVlL g. MEAD. ll3 Chsrres s,res,
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Pittsburg .......PlKE NO. 8, Linn P. NJ.
ST. Louis ,........ SACRAMENTO, Atkeson, 5 P. Nj
81 Lons ..,.....ST JOSEPH, Baker, P. M
pitsI7,rg. UNITED STATES, Caldwell, 4 P. NJ
81 L0tfs ,.....ALTON, Daes, 5 P. M.