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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

The CONSOLIDATED BANK Us. The STATE OF
LouIsIANA.-The suit of the Consolidated Bank
against the State comes on for trial to-day in the
Fifth District Court The suit is brought by the
bank under a law passed at the last session of the
Legislature, permitting the corporation to institute
proceedings for the purpose of testing the question
as to whether the State was liable to contribute
with the stockholders to make good the losses sus-
tanned BY the bank. This corporation is what is
called property bank. Its capital is formed OF
money borrowed on bonds secured by mortgage on
the houses, lands, plantations and slaves OF Its
stockholders When it was chartered it was found
that the money could not be borrowed unless the
State would guarantee the payment of the bonds,
which the State, with its usual complaisance, con-
scented to do, and in consideration of its doing SO,
the stockholders acknowledged it to be stock
holder for million of dollars, as bonus. Instead
of making money by the speculation the bank has
lost and now it calls upon the State for pro rata
contribution on its bonus. This is very modest
request on the part of the bank and if the courts
should sustain the pretenson, the language will
probably be enriched with new definition of the
word bonus. The condition of the State will be
something like that of the actor who took benefit
BY which he lost two hundred dollars. Giving the
State million of stock as bonus and then call
ing upon it to pay up the million, is pretty good.
This is an age of bright ideas.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

AGRICULTURAL SCHooL.-A report has been
made to the Legislature of New York in favor of
establishing State Agricultural School, 1t is pro-
posed to appoint Board of Commissioners to ma
ture plan for the organization and maintenance
of an Agricultural College, with an Experimental
Farm attached, and also to prepare an estimate of
expenses, to be submitted to the next Legislature.
The project is a wise one, and cannot but do such
good to the agricultural interests of the State as
will amply repay the expense attendant upon it.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

ARKANSAS ELECTIoN.--T The Arkansas Little
Rock Banner of the 10th inst contains the returns
of the election for Governor from all the counties
where an election was held'' except lizard and Mis-
sissippi, by which it appears that Roane dem.) has
$3.50, and Wilson {whig) 1928. This is a remark
ably small vote, and shows that but little interest
was felt in the election As to the result the Ban
ner says: 1t will be seen that Col. Roane, SO al
as heard from, has majority of 62 votes. which
we consider sufficient to insure his election"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

LOUISVILLE UNIvERsIrY.-Dr. Slliman, Jr, of
New Haven, Conn, has been appointed to the chair
of Chemistry in the Louisville University, in place
of Dr. Yandell. DR. Yandeli has been appointed
Professor of Physiology, etc., in the Louisville Med
ical School, in place of DR.. Caldwell, whose term
of service has expired.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

DISTRESSING CASE OF HYDRoPRoBiA.-A letter
from a friend at Newberrytown, in this county,
states that on the 9th inst, MIR. Conrad thinner
man, residing near Kister's tavern, in that town.
ship, was attacked with hydrophobia, and suffered
all the horrible torture of that terrible disease.
During one of the paroxysms he succeeded in
releasing himself from the cords with which his
had been secured, and, casting his attendants
istence by cutting his throat He left wife and
child to mourn his deatll.-York (Pa) Republican,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

/ SOCIALISM BURLEsauED.-" Socialism," is the
title of new theatrical burlesque brought out by
Burton, in New York 1t creates great excite
ment One of the characters is Mr.. Fourier Gris-
ley, which will be readily recognized as carica-
ture of celebrated New York editor, tinctured
with that peculiar philosophy.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

YOUNG HERNANDEZ. - This young American
crcus.rider is creating great sensation in Eng
land The papers are jesting upon his name, how
ever. One says:
Why did this famous equestrian youth receive
the appelaton of Hernandez!
Because he was claimed by his mother, and
retained by Robinson, who stole him; so the folks
said the lad was &c Hern-and-his."
Note.-The mother has since recovered the son,
who is, therefore, still entitled to his adopted name
for he ,Uas Hern' and" u.s."
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

NATIONAL CONVENTION IN CANADA.-A dis
pa,ch dated Montreal, April 10, says: "The first
steps toward calling National Convention, were
taken last night at a preliminary meeting held al
ORR Hotel, in this city. About thirty-five per-
sons were present Much discussion took place in
relation to the name that should be given to the in
tended association. 1t was at length determined
70 call il the British League.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

OLYMPIC CIRcus.-Another fine programme Of
performances are advertised for this evening, the
fascinating daughters of the proprietor, RosalIne
and Elouise, will again delight the admirers OF
graceful equestrian feats, and the whole company
win appear in a routine of performances which
cannot fail to crafty all who witness them.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

TIE WEArHER.-The cold weather of the last
few days has been severely felt up the river. A
friend Of ours received last evening, by the Gen.
WORTH letter from Claiborne county, Mississippi,
dated 9Th April, which says "We had the
severest frost the night before last that has ever
been known here SO late in the season. 1t killed
the cotton on many plantations entirely. On the
cane-hills it has not done so much damage"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

FROM THE COAST OF AFRIcA.-The English pa
pers contain accounts from the coast Of Africa,
which state that during the month of February,
Com Hotham, with the vessels which constitute
the northern division of the British naval force on
the coast, proceeded to the Gallinas and burnt
down the whole of the barracoons slave depots)
from which 1900 slaves had been previously moved
up the country by the proprietor The French
steam irig.ie Penelope was at Sierra Leone on the
10Th Of February,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

LOWELL WAGES - The announcement by the
Lowell Courier (which we copied) that the wages
of the operatives in the factories of that city were
raised on the 1s of April from 20 to IS per cent
that is, restored to what they six months ago
is contradicted by the Boston Atlas.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

WISCONSIN LEGIsLATURE.-A bill has passed
the Senate of Wisconsin, by vote of ten to three,
making the vendors of intoxicating drinks response
Bile for the support of all paupe, made such, either
directly or Indirectly, by means Of their traffic.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

New CHURcH.-The new Methodist Church to
be erected at Georgetown, D. c., at a cost OF $4,000
to $4,000, the Advocate says, $500 has already
been subscribed for and the old church is valued at
$4,000 more. The church is to be put up on lot,
generously given by Mr.. Pickrell, and situated on
the north side of First street, near High.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

OF The pickpockets did a brisk and profitable
business at Boston on the It'll inst The clerk of
DR.. Burnett was robbed of S675 while squeezing
his way througha crowd in bank Another clerk
was relieved of $500 at the post-office. There
were three other cases in auction rooms. On the
9th, also, a gentleman who arrived in the Niagara
had his trunk robbed at the fremont House of $50
soyereiops (S75O.)
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20
Telsgraphed to the daily Crescent.
BY the Peoples Line.

5r. LOUIS April 16Moderate sales of Flour to-day at
90 ga Dbl for good brands. Prime Wheat Is cents
bushe. Provisions unchanged. Bulk Meat selling at
BIZ for Sides az for Shouldes and go cents for Hams.
Prime Lard. in kegs. 81 cents.
NEW York, April 16-The Cotton market is firm at the
recent decline Sales of 1900 baes. Flour steady with
a good Eastern and home demand. and some inquiry for
Shipment Sales of good Western brands at "a 87a....
Wheat is in active request and good Ohio selling at 81
y bushel.
At Psburs there six feet six inches water in the
channel. The weather cold.
LOUISVILLE April l7-Bagging selling here at 16 cents
cash. and Rope 1t has raned nearly all day.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

or By adispatch 10 the Baltimore Sun we are
informed that the Canada arrived at Halifax from
New York on the 9th, at 6 o'clock, P. NJ. She was
detained there until the next morning at O'Clock,
waiting for the Canadian mail but was at last
compelled TO leave without it.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

OF We copied paragraph on Monday, which
stated that trunk containing large sum of money
had been left at Newport, KY, and that its owner
had left for parts unknown. He has since been
arrested, taken to Cincinnati, and been committed
there His name is Frank Conley. He is flat
boat pilot, and is we'll known here. The trunk
was found to contain 900 in charlottesville
Journal I2th inst.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

ARRIVAL OF THE CHEROKEE AT SAVANNAH
By slip from the office of the Savannah Republi'
can, dated on the 14th at P. M, we are informed
that the steamship Cherokee reached her wharf
that morning, having left New York at ST P. M on
Wednesday, consequently she made the trip in "a
hours. She brought % passengers and valuable
freight. Mr.. Thomas Butler King was among the
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

nT The U. s. steamship New Orleans, Captain
Aud, which was to have left yesterday for Por
Layaca, was detained in consequence of the indis
position of Gen. Worth. She will probably go tc
sea to-day. The following is list of her pas.
sengers:
Mi Gen. Worth and family; Col. J. e. Johnston and
family; Mai George Deas and family Maj: Barnes and
family; Maj Longsreet and family Mai Dashlell. Pay
mater: Mai Sprsgue and family; Mrs Col. FauntleToy
ma children; Mrs Mai. Morrison and children.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

LIABILITY OF A NEWSPAPER AGENT.-A news
paper agent in Philadelphia has been convicted of
libel on Mr. J. H. Gihon, Of that city. The libel
was contained in the New York Police Gazette, a
copy of which was purchased at the store of Mr..
Kneas.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

The SEARCH FOR SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.-The
British Admiralty have been apprised, by the last
letters received from Sir James Ross that he was
about to send one of his vessels, the Investigator
to England, leaving the Enterprise alone to pursue
the search for the Inflated expedition of Sir John
franklin. Believing that such separation would
be fatal to the objects of the expedition, the Admi-
rally have determined upon sending out fresh
supply of provisions for both ships by the North
Star, which is now fitting out for the purpose at
Sheerness. The expenses OF this additional service
is estimated at fl2 ,6SS.
As an inducement to Arctic navigators to make
exertions for the discovery and of Sir John,
and his ships or their crews, the British Govern
ment has offered the munifcent reward of twenty
thousand pounds sterling, to be given TO such pri-
waite ship or distributed amongst such private ships
of any country as may, in the Judgment Of the
Board Admiralty, have rendered efficient service
to Sir John Franklin, his ships, their crews, and
may have contributed directly to extricate them
from the ice in the Arctic region Such are the
words of an advertisement issued from the British
Consulate at New York on the 9Th instant.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

MORE OF IT.-Mr. De Witt, of the firm of De
Witt e. Co., arrived at New York on the 9th, from
San Francisco California; with 1000 in gold
dust from the mines
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

THEATRIcAL-A portion of the New Orleans
American theatrical company passed Louisville on
the night of the 10Th, on the steamboat Duchess.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

OF Henry T. Taylor, wing, was reelected
Mayor of Jersey City, on the 9th inst, by l3a
majority
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

Gsr Father Mathew was TO have left Liverpool
for the United States on the 9TH of April.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

WESTERN MARKETS. For the benefit of our
mercantile friends. very many of whom are inter-
ested in knowing what transpres in the markets at
St. Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville, ETC., we have
made arrangements to receive Geographic reports
from these cities two or three times week. with
the exception of the New York market, we presume
that they will be of as much general interest to our
merchants as those from the East Our cores
pondent in the West has every facility for making
these reports accurate and reliable
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

o. Eleven vessels were advertised to sail from
the port of Bremen for California before the 18th
of March.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

o. The Italian opera troupe of Mr.. Fry are in q
distressed condition in Boston. "A benefit is to be
given them in that city.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

PITTsBuRG ITEMs-April ID, SP M.-Andrew
Sims has been convicted of setting fire to stables,
and sentenced to thirty years imprisonment in the
penientiary G. Youngston, editor of the Jakey,
has been fined $500 for libel. The judge ordered
the paper to be broken up. %
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

New CoIN.-We hear that some of the gold
dollar pieces have been issued, and the Tribune in
speaking of them mentions an oversight committed
by Congress in enacting the law authorizing their
issue. 1t is usual to appropriate to the members a
certain number of every valuable document pub
ished for circulation among their constituents, and
the Tribune thinks the dollars might have come
under this rule-but for the forgetfulness of Mr..
Mckay, who drew the bill. The Tribune suggests.
also, that Congress shall pass law authorizing the
issue of silver three cent pieces, by the aid OF
which our currency might be almost entirely freed
from conner coin.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

MARRIED, YET NO WIFE.-The Providence Star
tells of singular divorce case that was decided
before the Supreme Court of that State recently.
One Mr. R. petitioned to have the bonds dissolved
between him and his lady-love, on the ground that
he was husband only in name-his wife granting
him nothing more than the simplest Platonic privi-
leges. The lady, it came out on evidence, married
for the sake of company, but had no idea of taking
any of the responsibilities of the married state-she
had no taste that way; aud so to render assurance
doubly sure, at night she would tie herself up in
canvas bag, to guard against accidents! The court
took pity on the poor fellow. and gave him chance
to try his luck again, by granting the prayer of his
petition.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

Of We see that one Mr.. Henry Broken has jus.
married, in Baltimore, Miss Bank. So there is
one more bank now broken Troy (N.sY) Post.
But, unlike most other broken banks, previous
promises appear to have been met, and it is
likely issues will vet be made.-BGltin,ore Sun.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

FoR CALIFoRNIA.-Over 500 California emf
grants left Louisville for St. Louis the 18th,
the steamboats, South America, Cambria, Brook.
lxn and Pontiac.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

or The California and Oregon mail, uia Ha-
vana, Chagres and Panama, does not close till
Sunday morning at o'clock, instead of Saturday,
rs previously noticed We learn this from the
mail agent Mr.. J. ID. Carr
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

or We again welcome our fair contributor,
"Annie," to the columns of the Crescent. Her
touching and beautiful lines breathe the true spirit
of poetry.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

HYDRoPHoBIA.-Severalm mad dogs appeared last
week in the villages of Rancocus and Wrghtstown,
New Jersey. daughter DR.. Woolman, aged 10,
was bitten. Several boys and horses were also
bitten. A horse at Rancocus died during the week
with hydrophobia.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20
SUMNER CLOTHING.
TuoMpS0M & NTXON No IA Canal Street.

lave large and complete stock OF FASHIONABLE
SUMMER CLOTHING comprising all the Styles and made
the best and expressly the NewOleans
trade
Super French Cashmere Cloth Frock and Dress Coats
Super French Drep d Etc Frock ard Dress Coats;
BLACK and colored Merno Sacs and Polka Goats;
Black and coiored Alpaca Sacs and Polka Coats
Check and striped Linen Sacs and Polka Goats
Black and fancy single mlled Cashmere Pants;
Black French Merno Pants, various qualities;
French Drilling Pants, of all the styles;
White Military, Canvas and Satin Drill Pants;
India Nsnkeen, Check and Stripe Linen Pants
Black BombaZine, Satin and Silk Vests;
White buff and fancy figured Msrseiles Vests
Figured buff and worked Linen Vests;
Superior Irish Linen Shirts, special make;
Super Cambria Muslin Shirts with fine Linen Bosoms;
Super York Mill Muslin Shirts, do.
Linen and Cotton Drawers, laced backs;
Garize Merino and Cotton Undershrts and Wrappers
Gauze Silk Undershirts AMI Drawers;
Silk and Cambria Muslin Cravas and summer Ties;
White and colored Cambria Silk Pocket Handkerchefs
Silk, Cotton and Linen Suspenders;
Gloves Umbrellas, Dressing Gowns, etc. apo 2dpf
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

MovEMENTs.-Col Joseph Taylor, brother of the
President, arrived at Louisville on the 18th. -.
Henry O'Reilly was in St. Louis on the 9Th.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

OF Roostan, the Father General of the Jesuits, il
about to establish his headquarters in Portugal.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

SLAvER.-A letter from Havana, says that a
SLAYER from the coast of Africa, recently arrived at
Mariel, neighboring port, with 400 to 500 slaves
on board.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

SroRM.-The Louisville Democrat of the 18th
says, boats from above report having encountered
q heavy storm at and above Cincinnati, day before
yesterday. Several steamers were compelled to
law by owing to the strong wind.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

LoUIsvILLE.-An So old inhabitant' assures us,
says the Democrat, that more new buildings will
be erected in this city during the ensuing summer,
than during any previous summer for ten years.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

CONSUL FROM SICILY. - Signor Antinelli, a
native, but for long time exile from Sicily, has
been appointed consul, by his government, to the
United States. This is the first envoy from that
government to this republic.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

For LrBERrA.--The bark Clintonia Wright,
Captain Rattle, went down the river last night,
bound for Monrovia, Liberia, with twenty-ons
emancipated slaves, from Kentucky and Tennes-
zee, sent out by the Colonization Society.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20


FURTHER FROM HAYTI-The schooner Rarba.
does has arrived at Boston, from Gonaives March
10Th. The Captains report of the state of affairs
at the Island is similar to that from Aux Caves and
St. Domingo. He states, however, that Solouque
has sent his army forward-not marched with it.
1t will be reeoected ii said to comprise 900
troops, to attack st. Domingo, and the Spaniards,
on their part were making preparations for defence.
A letter in the Boston Traveller, dated Aux
Cages, March 10th, says:
The monopoly law is in operation, which is a
death blow to American commerce; there is COM
pieie stagnation to all business
The lives of foreigners have been publicly threat
ened. One Of the black Generals, who has great
influence among the black race, openly declares
that in few days the bloody work of murder and
assassination will take place, and that he shall COM
mence this time with the foreigners. Several assas-
sinafions have been made during the last few days,
by order of the Government.
l am happy to state that the American Consul,
Dr. r. Loring, has been very influential and success
full in aording every protection to our countrymen
up 70 now; not one has been molested
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

u Democratic Association.-At q meeting Of the
Democratic Association, held pursuant to CALL on "Wednesday m
inst, on motion o N. n. Reynolds. EAq., 1t was
ResoOd That be recommended BY chi. Assocson, mat me
Orleans do hold meetings SATURDAY the 2ls ant
purpose eecng Delegates represent them In the Stass
Convention. 10 held a Baton Rouge Nay next.
further Rssoped That this Association do recommend the
Convention that Of Delegate for 100 democratic votes
each District the last ano one
every fraction Of 50 votes, a. follows VIZ
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20
See Third Page for Cry News, &c

N LADIES FAIR.-Last evening was the hrst n'gh'
VI the Fair for the benefit of the Church OF the
. Annunciation. The room selected is the large
Hall in the Commercial Exchange, which was
crowded with, ladies and gentlemen, participants
in the fate. The tables were covered with every
variety of delicacy, and exhibited many specimens
Of skill in needle.work, while the thousands OF
flowers lent charm to the scene and fragrance
10 the air. The Phantasmagoria which was ex-
hibited about 10 o'clock was beautiful in the ex.
IRENE, and elected expressions of admiration from
every spectator The Fair vii be continued this
evening.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

PoroMAc FIsHERIEs.-The Georgetown 3D. c.
Advocate of the 10TH quotes herrngs at that place
nj e6 per thousand, and shad at 50 Is per hundred
with scanty supply-but says: "The winds Of
the last four days, it is thought, will bring them
more plentifully up the Potomac. Many wagons
down, but waiting for lower prices. Herrings a,
Alexandra had been selling at S."
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20

or We are indebted to the officers of the steam.
boat Peytona for late Louisville papers.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-20
~ California Mining Association on Of {. tie CITY

of Mem Orleans-This Company will bold its Meetings
EVERY EVENING Sundays excepted halfpas O'Clock at
Room No. IS Banks Arcade stairs DESTROYS
coming members may necessary the sub
ct The services Of a ku and sciica MINER and CHEM
iST upnend the Mining operations Of the Com
pany. Company will leave for California at the earliest
All information desired the subject
application to Captain GEORGE At banks
O'Clock P. NJ. GEORGE YOUNG.
p s. and Working Men particularly invited to
attend the Meetings. apl3