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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-30

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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-30
Dry Goods by the Package.
n. BRADNER SMITH
0 Planters, Builders & House Owners.
SCHOOL VACATIONS.
MORGAN'S LITERARY DEP0T.

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- AZ the above Establishment may always ba found
BOOKS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
Consisting OF NOVELS, HisroRY, BIosRAPHY, sctgEr1.
az, TohaEkciAL' GEoaRAPmcAL and MEDICA WORKS.
Also-A Complete Assortment of stationerv-
A's s! win all he principal Daily Weekly NEWsPAP ERs
and MAGAZINES.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-09-19
Presidential Dignity.

In his conversations with the wings
Of Pennsylvania, Gen. Taylor, when
speaking of democrats, applies TO
them the BLACKBOARD epithet of "lo-
cofocoes," INDUCED in only by the
slangwhangers of the wing party
such is the sense Of dignity displayed
by the man who now holds the office
ofPresident Of the United States. 1t
shows that he has no proper concep-
ton Of the proprieties Of his high posi-
ton, The Boston Post thus com
ments upon this indecent and undig
niied conduct in General Tay-
lor:
Complaint is heard from the ad.
ministration prints thatthe 'locofoco
presses make the Presidents visit the
occasions ofattacks upon him. They
are, perhaps, endeavoring to pay
Old lack for his assaults upon the
'locoiocoes' in his speeches on his
tour, A President who has no more
respect for himself and hisoiIice than
to apply nickname to his opponents
cannot with propriety claim i'm
munity from their aRimadversionS
on account Ofhis high official sta
ton Union.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-09-19
BACKING OUT.

The Republic thus apologies for
the appointment Of Heudebert as
Consul to Lyons:
Zone word as to another point
Great pains have been taken to rep
resent this petty consulship as one Of
Importance and profit So in.ignif-
icant is it, in fact, that FOR the last
ten years the consul there has made
no return Of the amount OF his fees,
except in a single instance, when
the whole sum received in six months
was Just eight dollars! Ifthe poor
Frenchman has taken the consul
ship under the idea that he is to get
a living out of it, we fear he will be
disappointed"
IL the fees are as small as repre-.
scented, we wonder how the poor
Frenchman' is to make his "living'll
Will the Republic tell us2 Does il
mean that our consul shall keep an
"eating- house as a Giving and
refer to our government for an en-
dorsement of his "honesty, capacity,
and fidelity?" We had always I'M
derstood that the consulship at Ly.
ons was profitable and honorable, but
III seems we have been mistaken
1t is neither.
After all, "poor Heudebert, aud
his friends have been poorly compli-
mented; for the inference is, haG it
been worth anything, Monsieur Hen.
debert's name would never have
been put in the lottery wheel. -
We wonder how he will make a
"living" - Union
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-09-19
POETRY
American Girls Song

Our hearts are with our native land,
Our song is for her glory,
Her warriors wreath is in our hand,
Our lips breaths out her story,
Her lofty hills and valleys green,
Are Shining bright before us,
And like a rainbow sign is seen
Her proud flag waving ore us.
And there are smiles upon our lips,
For those who meet the freemen;
For glory's star knows no eclips,
When smiled upon by women
For those who brave the mighty deed
And seom the threatning danger
WE smiles to cheer, & tears to weep
For every ocean ranger.
Our hearts are with our native land,
Our song is for her freedom.
Our prayer is for the gallant band
Who strike where honor leads them.
We love the taintless air we breathe,
lis freedoms endless bower;
Well Irvine for him some endless
wreath
Who scoms a tyrants power
They tell Of Frances beauties rare,
Ofltaly's proud daughters,
OF Scotland's lassies, EngIands fair,
And nymphs Of Shermon's waters
We need no boast ofhaughty charms
Though lords around them hover,
Our glory lies in freedoms arms
4 Freeman for q LoUer'
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-09-19
GramicaI Smoking.

As smoking is an innocent indul
gence, and as it is customary with
people of all classes to relate the
news OF the day with cigars IN their
mouths, the following system Is re-
commended:
A single puff serves for a comma
Puff, puff, a semicolon;
Puff, puff, puff a colon,
Six pufs, a period.
A pause with a cigar kept in the
mouth represents a dash-longer or
shorter in the continuance.
With the under lip raise the cigar
almost against the nose for an excla-
nation! and to express great emotion,
even to the shedding Of tears, only
raise as before, the cigar to the end
ofthe nose. For an interrogation
it is only necessary to open the lips
and draw the cigar round the corner
ofthe mouth.
Taking the cigar from the mouth
and shaking the ashes from the end
is a conclu ion Of a paragraph.
And throwing il into the fire is a
final and stylish pause.
Never begin a story with half,
smoked cigar; for to light another
while oonyersing is a breach Of polite
ness,
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-09-19
p o L / II / c A L :


Is this the entertainment we were in
yited tol-DanieI Webster.
A picked-up dinner is a blessing
which none but the married enjoy
To us it is most refreshing; It's the
Mosaic work Of feeding, and makes
up for a multitude Of fashionable
leasts, where men eat by catalogue
and go to bed with the nightmare.
During the absence Of the illustri.
Gus Zachariah-who is on his wind
ing way to eastern Massachusetts, BY
the great lakes-we deem it to be our
duty to collect the fragments that have
gathered in the nations pantry during
the past week, and to serve them up
to the great family Of man, as a pick.
ed-up dinner Shade of Epicurusl
give us the blessing. Apicus, hand
US the tormentors! Betty, pull of
our boots
The upper crust Of society is al.
ways the mos hourY, according to
Mrs. Partington; and gingerbread is
gingerbread, whether sweetened
with stilI-house molaSses or maple
sugar. There are feasts in political
as well as in the physical sense; and
there are gluttUns, too, who devour
fat officers as readily as the old gree
dies who clear the tables offa things
and lick the platters thereof intutive-
ly. 1t is happy thing, nowadays,
to be in the way Of blessings. The
rain orheaven. it is true, always falls
upon the just as well as the unjust;
and while it nourishes the corn OF
honest industry,it cools the hot blood
of red.nosed sensuality; but seldom
do officers ofproft fall to the lot Of
those who expect them not, as they
have fallen in these heroic days. A
most laughable case, which presents
many unamiable points and much
unnatural feeling, occurred, as we are
informed, few days since, in a bu-
reau Of the Treasury Department. A
young gentleman who had been en-
ployed in another Office was DESTROYS
OF obtaininga permancy-if ANYTHING
can be called permanent that can last
but three and a half years-in the
bureau in question. He accordingly
took desk there temporarily, laid in
his wing credentials, duly endorsed
by the senator Of all trades, and avail.
ted his expected portion with due
seasoning. At length, vile expecta-
ton stood on tip-toe, and hope defer
red had made the hart indisposed, 10
and behold the young mans father,
in a distant State, received an ap.
pointment to the bureau in question,
and Immediately came on, and was
sworn into office Judge, however,
Of the modification Of all parties,
when it was discovered that the re-
nown Meredith had made a mistake,
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-09-19

The very calmcst persons in th
world, are apt to get warm, in a
political discussion. Witness the
folloing conversation, which we over.
head the other day. The interlocu,
tors, were a friend of Martin Van
Buren, and friend of the present
administration.
"You talk of Martin Van Burenl"
said the administration man. BAH
What kind ola President did he
make? Wasn't he the head of the
Kitchen Cabinet Administrations
This was a stumper'
The friend of Martin Van Buren,
was silent, 1t was some moments
before be recoveredhis composure.-
At last, with an appearance Of great
calmness, he remarked:
"True Martin Van Buren, was at
the head of the Kitchen Cabinet ad-
ministration. That was bud. l
grant it"
"You do? Ha, hal thought you
would" interrupted the other.
THE Kitchen Cabinet administra>
ton was bad-deuced bad-con-
found bad-yet not quite so bad as
the Pawnbroker's Administration
whith is based upon unredecmed
pledges"
Here is the discussion ended.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-09-19

Queen Victora has a bracelet, or
nameuted with four magnificent d.
Almonds formerly the property oil
royal owners, the death of each OF
whom has been unhappy and IN
timely. One of them belonged to
the Princess Charlett, two to Maria
Antoinett, and the fourth 10 Mary
Stuart, Queen Of Scots.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-09-19
Total IO2 lO2
10 be elected. Estimate.
Dem. w. Free-soilers.


The next House will be composed
of 23l voting MEMBERSHIP dele
gates from Minnesota and Oregon
Territories (Messrs Sibley and Trus-
tom not being entitled to that priv
Hedge, Of which us is majority
Thus it will be seen thai the free
sellers will certainly hold the balance
Of power. Should these members
in voting choose candidates from
either of the great parties, according
to their political atlinities, four Mes
srs. Wilmot, King, Durkee, and Ju-
LIAM would probably support the
democratic nominees, giving that
party lis votes, aud the other six
blend with the wings, viz: Messrs.
Giddings, Root, Tuck, Allen, Palfrey,
and Sprague--making ll3 votes -
But it is likely each Of the three par
ties will make their seperats nomina-
lions, and, By giving this triangular
character to the contest, battle all
predictions in relation to the organ
izatlon Of the next House.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-09-19
House Of Representatives.
3Ist Congress.

The following political division OF
the members elected to the next
House oiRepresentauyes we believe
to be correct:
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-09-19

Mr. Macready has given one thous.
and dollars are towards the ellef Of
the sufferers in New York by the late
riot.
Southern patriot. (Houston, Chickasaw County, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-09-19

Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long
The Arkansas banner., 1849-07-24
rhingsIIiLe an See.


 like to see young women peep through the win dows or the cracks Of half opened dso,s to catch glimpse of the young men, and whea they come in their presence appear over modest--it is so zdmi- rabte.
 like to see plenty of churches, yet having no ministera 10 preach in them-it look, so much like wise disposition of ehsrity's funds.
 like 10 see parcel of young men stand before church door, st the close of service, and stare every female m the face she passes oatit looks so much like good breeding.
 like to see woman out in the morning seraping np chips to build fire. while her husband lies in bed--it shows she thinks more of him than he does of her.
 like to see a merchant and mechanic keep their shop door and windows closed until the sun is an hour high-it shows they are independent, and ask no favors oi their customers.
 like to see young ladies walking the streets on Sundays in their silks with holes in their stockings it shows they are more attentive to things above than below.
 like 10 see men crowding around the bar-room on Monday morning before sanrise--il shows their anxiety to get a, their weeks employ ment in good season.
 like to see women send their butter to market ,n dizzy clotht saows economy, as it saves wash ing.
The Arkansas banner., 1849-07-24
A,Foray Among the coraiIIeras.

The overland emigrants are having many wild and singular adventures on their way to California l" ChsPparal B oftAe New Orleans Crescent, writing from Chihuahua. May lih, thus describes one oI them:
 A few days before we reached the last town previous to entering the Edison, the Camanches had paid t visit and driven of large namber of fine horses. Although the Mexicaas knew where the Indians were with their own and some three hundred other hOsses they foo eowardly to pursue them They agreed, however, to furnish me with fresh horses and guides if I would make descent upon the Indian camp, and to give me all the horses could reesptuTe. Accordingly to0S~siYteen men and started after dark By riding nearly all night and part of the next morning, we reached the place where it was supposed the Indians were, but they were of Being well mounted we started in pursuit. passing over mountains and through deep ravines. and after about twenty leagues ride were forced to return without coming up with them, as it was necessary for us 10 reach Cataina before day. light, the time appointed for our departure A country more broken and wild than we passed over on that day cannot possibly be conectured, aAd had
 
 have been impossible to have preceded. Along one ravine particularly it seemed an impossibility to progress. Ii was between the bases of two lofty mountains that lowered up into the clouds, and whose jutting rocks, under other circumstances. would have inspired awe if not terror. The bed of the ravine was piled with huge stones, and some. times so far apart that the animals would have to jump from one 10 the other to clear the chasm between; but they were sure-footed and true, and during the day but two of them fell. Now and then rock or chasm would cause us 10 leave the ravine when we would be forced to ride along the sides of the mountain, So sloping that the animals would would frequently come in contact with the rocks. Had the animals made the least slip or msstep at such times, itself and rider would have been hurled below upon the rocks, and probably both dashed to pieces. IL was while on the side of one of these mountains that we first inspired with anything like fear. Two rocks lay about six feet apart and it was necessary to jump from one to the other in order to proceed l immediately thought of dis mounting, but the Mexicans having cleared with their animals, the sense of shame predominated over fear, and not to be behind tham we made the jump, and cleared ii without accident. We were some four hours travelling m and near this rayine Ii I had the time and ability full description of the country passed would be of more interest to you and your readers than anything that could be written from this country
The Arkansas banner., 1849-07-24
mow to Crow Asparagus.

Among atl the productions of the garden, know of none note abused or cultivated with so little regard to horticultural skill and the true principles of vegetable physiology. One of the most delicious and wholesome vegetables, when properly treated, has been rendered amos, worthless (exeept to sell I allude 10 the common practice. especially among market gardeners, of deep planting, whereby the crown of the root is thrust six eight inches below the surface. In consequence, is laier tn coming forward in the spring. and the stalks are so long in teaching the light Of day that ligneous matter is deposited in the long bIanched stalk by the time it has arrived at the surface, and it becomes tough and almost woody-and the only part that car possibly be eaten is the green tip, which is only allowed to rise inek above the ground when itis cut four five inches below the surface
 With all due respect for longestablished customs, take the liberty to suggest to all who are fond os good asparagus, to change ite practice at once. Make good bed, well dug and manureA, ifirenched two feet deep the better, but have it well draiDed. In planting. never place the crown top of the roots more than two inches below the surface, and keep them always about that depth, except in winter, when good coat of manure will shield and protect the pIants-shis may be forket early in the spring; and during spring and summer the bed should of Of course he kept mellow and free from weeds. Early in spring, when the rank stalks have shot up four os i've inches above ground and acquired greeaish hue from the atmosphere and light, then cut them even with the surface; never cut below it would eadaBger the rising shoots--and you will have dish of the most exquisite delicacy. No tough, siringy, and woody stumps will be let upon yoar plate after the repast.
 Hyou have beds already planted in the old way, go to work early this spring, and with the hoe scrape of carefully all the earth down to the roots, then loosen with fork or other instrument the ground between the plants. and throw back fine dirt enough to again the tops of the roots about tro aess and cut and manage the asparagus above directed Rat all skeptcal, try the experiment. on a part of your bed. and gurantee you will be satisfied with the result.
 have pursued this course for several years, and many strangers and friends who have shared my board have solicited seeds plants of my exquisite ktad of asparagus. Respectfully, $. MosnER
The Arkansas banner., 1849-07-24
gu1llcial Idens ef. atarrlarc.

The SapseRs- Court al Pennsylvania has recently made decis.oa reversing oae made ia lhe Court heow ia which the question ot TesiraiRtea arsiage was involved. The facts of The case are thus briefly stated ia letter to the Philadelphia News
 6 Some Iine since gentleman died and iefs his estate io hts 'dem Aad loving wife.' on condition that she would .never many ThiRking t not good to live a lone ridder. she appealed to the Coah--the Hon. Eliis Lewis psrsidlRe-to help her out of the scrape. His hc0cs. to hls infinite credit. and her reat satisfaction. declared the vii tvalid and contrary to the laws oG nature and of nations,' and in most eloquent and rhilosopaieSI 'cpinion,' spoke as follows.
 Marriage isa wise regulation, ia harmony with nature and religion and is the Oniy stcea, pseven- tive of licentiousness.
 It is the appropriate regulation Ot that great n- stines of nature which vas desgned by the Cseator 10 repieaish the earth
 "The principle of reproduction stands nex, ia importance to lts ederborn coreiave, svif-pseser- vaoa and is equally afundanen,al law ol existence. IL is the blessing which tempered with merry the justice Of expulsion from paradise. It was impressed upon the human creation by beneieenI Providence to msiiply tAe images o himse ani thus to promote his owH glory and the happines of his creatures Not man alone, but tAe rAote saiaai aud rsgeta6t, kingdom. ne under an inperioas necessity 10 obey l its mandates. From the lord of the tosest to the moasier of the deep.from the sab,Iety cf the srpen 1 to the innocence of the dose--from the etastie embrace of The mountain kaiaia to the descending Modification of the Ay of the plain. all nature bow. sobnissiveiy to this prmeva law. Even the fiowers which perfume the air with their fragrance and decorate the forests and heIds with teir Laes, but curtains 10 Dse srptiai bed'"
 Had the matter rested here, everything would have gone on as" nerFy as the marriage bell" but. alas il was " carried' to the Supreme Court. and there the " widow's joy vas turned into mourning ? by his Honor, Judge Gibson. who. most unpoetically declaring Judge Lewis to have imbbed .rong. but beautiful notions upon the subject, reversed hi, decision, and upset his theory iu the following sledge-hammer " style:
 "i know of noPolicy on which such point could be rested, except the policy which. ar the sake of fieissoa of tsbor, would make one mdinfGin ths children bsgotsH by asoshcr. II would be extremely difficult io say why husband should not leave homestead to his wife without being compelled to let her share it with a successor to his bed and tc use it nest to hatch broad of strangers ic hi, hlood''
The Arkansas banner., 1849-07-24
THE LAND THAT WE LAVE IN.

BY <. D. aEEK- Oh. bright is the land that we live in, And soft blow the breezea around The stars make palace of heaven, And flowers enamel the ground! Inc orange and chestnut are flinging Their odors divine on the gale, And the mocking-bird's melody ringing From the bowers that circle the vale
 Then here's to the land that we Eve in-
 The land of the locust and lime.
 And a song for the sweet stars of heaven,
 That brighten this beautiful cime But dearer by far to the minstrel, Than all the sweet wealth of this land, Are the rnaidens who dwell in it's bowers. By mountain, savanna, and strand. And all as rich trophies were giVeu,- As tributes of beauty 10 these; A nd these are the stars of cur heaven The flowers that gladden. the breeze!
 Then here's to the land that we live i'm
 The land of the locust and iime.
 And soug for the sweet stars of heaven,
 That brighten this beautiful slime. Twas hymmed by bard that the planets Once, charmed from their passionate home, Assumed the fair features of woman, And dwelt in the valleys of Rome. Bat sure, if land e'er presented Temptation to angels, 'tis ours, And the vision of song was invented From forms in these soft, sunny bowers!
 Then here's to the land that we live in
 The land of the locust and iimet
 And song for the sweet stars sf heaven,
 That brighten this beautiful cline!