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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

FIsHKILL. May "a, 1849-The Empire has been
got up little this morning. The process is slow
Tor 1t Is only in proportion TO what they can gain
each tide by hauling Oh the line fastened ashore
that she can be raised. As she gets nearer to the
shore, she Will, of course, be in shallDwer water
and more Of her hull will be raised. They can
therefore, put additional casks under her sides and
nearer TO her bottom If a heavy sea should come
before she is foated, she is in danger of being Ut
tery wrecked There is also some apprehension
ofbreaking her back, or slraining her. Should the
ground ON which she lies be uneven, she is down
lar more by the stern than at the bow. Whether
she is got oft or not, her reputation will be seriously
injured, and an unwarantable prejudice exist
against her. She was the largest steamboat built.
being some feet longer than the Great Britain.
Size sailed the water with all the grace of swan.
and was noble vessel As yet her hull is safe.
with the exception of the breach in her bow She
Is not insured against such accidents as that which
happened her, but only against fire.
How many bodies are still below. none can tell
tor the passenger list is always imperfect great
many coming on board and paying without giving
their names There was one boy got on ion OF
The pllof-house at the beginning Of the accident
and remained there cool spectator till all was
over From the description given by Mrs Ha-
ger, to MIR. Permenter, the Newburg Coroner, be-
lore she went West, 1t is pretty evident the chill
dren found together in the BARRIERS ROOM are hers.
1t Is a curious coincidence that the brother of the
captain OF the schooner was on board the Empire
at the time of the collision. Mr.. Smith, the pilot
OF the Empire, was al Newburg last night. He
mas Deem baed, to appear to stand his trial when
called on.-N. Y. Hrald
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

Eds CrescemtHaving besn subscriber to ysur vaua-
bic paper since commencement and seeing your hoefay
in promoting the public good am smboldsnsd TO ask you
to publish the following The poor people at present suffer-
ing from the inundaton have Doubt would be very
thankful to the person who could show how they
might be relieved would. therefore in order that we may
be humbugged no longer to the powers that be that
they wonld be guided by the following principles viz The
person tbev ,end tn do the work do in the shortest time
and at the least expense and the te of his capaby will
be whether his plan will be like the driving OF wedge or
the of an arch either the stronger the cur
rent the his work-a way within the oompe'
hension of any common mechanic which. without doubt,
will stop up the creyasse And do mot let be bothered
with the boys putting staws in the CUTTERS 70
see how nicely they carried away. Boys may recte
rules but wise men apply them A scholar without
practice is like goose without gravy-atheI inspid ffo
verbs of Solomon when find them make note OF en-
AN OPERATIVE MECHANIC.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02
CORRESPONDENTS of the Crescent.
Aims. House Gouernors-Suicide of Asa Hakt-Rasing
of tie EDDire

-H0e-
Aims House Gocernors-Saicide of Asa Hal-Raisng
of the Empire.
NEW YORK. May "a, 1s49
Eds Creseent-The fuity of attempting to compromise
party differences by impartial distribution of important Off
amongst the representatives of the different political
tons, well shown in the of Ams-house Cover
Board consisting of ten mbers five of which
selected from the wings and five from the democrats of this
cy-wth the almost unanimous approval of both the great
parties II thought that all these men, although several
of them strong pasans had high regard for the
interests of the city and humanity to permit party feel
to interfere with the performance OF their duties and
we looked forward with confidence to complete reform of
the system which has long governed charitable ns
tuons We have disappointment in the outset. Before
half dozen offices under the government had been
filled the of party influences raised and thing
said to produce want Of confidence in the Board Ofeght
appointments that have been made four whgs and four
were said to be- and heretofore have universally been recog
nzed democrats Two members of the Board however
declare that they not democrats but barnbuIners and
refuse to because their objection such ground
over.rued by the majority. Ex-Mayor Mckle the little
dgey suspicious obacconist who has long reioced the
nsme of Ms. G. B. Miller Co., threw up his commission
in disgust and appeals to his party for the prem
and his example will probably be followed by of his
friends in the Board The difficulty has really from
desire of the majority keep partsans of the Aims
house offices, where such have done much injury
and to fill those offices with parties whose claims upon
better grounds than those of service Two very
democrats against whom objection urged. actually
Cas- men, but have not been conspicuous politicians.
An unusually distressing of suicide occurred uptown
yesterday afternoon. Mr. Asa Hall, well known here and
in the South as an extensive hat manufacturer cut his
throat with razor at his residence 2lst His mind
said to have been unsettled by sustained among
his Southern customers. and by the consequent of
morigsgng some OF his property for conduct his
business The Notification attending the latter Transaction
which gave rise to unfavorabe that came to
his ears, produced Temporary insanity which resulted in the
fatal act. His pecanary affairs said not to be in bad
condition in respect and property left sufficient to
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

SURVEY OF THE IsTHMUs.-A correspondent NJ
the New York Tribune, writing from Panama I'm.
der date of tie Both April speaks as follows of the
| survey of the lsthmus:
| The arduous duties of thorough examination
| OF the isthmusS could not have been confided to
more energetic, skilln and scientific men than the
gentlemen selected as engineers, viz: Col. George
W. Hughes, of the U: s: Typographical Corps is
Inc Chief Engineer; William Norris, of Piiadel.
phIa, so justly celebrated in Europe as Civil En-.
gineer, is the Chief of the Chagres Division; VIM.
II. Slidell, of New York, is the Chief the Panama
Division. '"'''"
These gentlemen are assisted by corps of Engi
neers, remarkable not only for their skill and intel
gence, but for their persevering industry and close
attention to their duties The corps has been divi.
vlded into four pariies-two for the Chagres Divi-
sion and two for the Panama Division-each party
running distinct lines. BY this organization every
advantage has been taken of the dry season. and
although 1t was late when the party arrived out,
yet the results show two separate and distinct lines
from the Atlantic to the Pacific nearly finished
within little more than two months
One OF the lines of the Chagres Division having
been completed, the parties engaged on the same
Were sent, few days since, to seek third line on
me me Ianama DIVISION. This is expedition in.
deed taking into consideration the broken and rng
ged character of the country, with its underqrowfb
OF vigorous vegetation, its impenetrable tbickets
OF lntermngled vines and canes, and its densely
crowded forest Trees
The surveys will be finished in four or five weeks.
ana II the same energy is exercised by The contract
ors Tor building the road, you may expect to see it
completed IN eighteen months--when | hope to be
on my way home, and enjoying steam ride across
the lsthmus
~ Jefferson Fire Company No. 15-The oaics,,
sd'Ss';% to al @d hs1
s% ssf MONDAY t nvEs Ns ss 81 he
ss RossR% E Z. adla Il S,' Secretary.
ce and &N .sl. =. Fire Fire COMPANY No 2oThs
Mo" wasting on SUNDAY TIS nc MoRES 1s" de
jss - n i 5. cHs ssastas e Secretary.
e y.n srotee,on Hose fi;e
n Resr Mdnsy Msn fe
je2 N. WILKINSON Secretary.
tn! N ssa,sy a sis r.. Fir sSsBs
an inst at half O'clock the Engine House. Punug
cs%paa business XII s s;"
&C snek Ere Go Me- Ths %ew wss
& SUNDAY "s ai%f
!, r. Jackson Fire oompany No lsThe Officers
b sSSo1
G ar Importance 4 Al HEN : l e0aRny
1E howard ASsocia1on.-The members of the above |
are 10 at the office Of the undersigned
sioNDA ENlNG. the 9TH
Annual Meeting, of Officers for the ensuing wear viii
axe place Punctua attendance : requested. "
my"i ct d.. RICARDO, Secretary.
~ democrats of the 5;h, 9th and 7th Wards,
econa requested
House. ST Chures Poydras SATURDAY The
"a un Tor the purpose Of selecting Convn
ion Lafayette The house Philip Hsrty-ss Convention to be
oasn on ne ~ June Democrats will ps puneua attend
Va Locke, " Bradbury Dan, Atdrich,
eps tsanasfsati W. Y. AUG, r. 3, Luck,
Vi es, M csaen, D. Faiyay, ;si
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02
C A r P ET Nc.

EF fuH and complete assortment Of the styles d va
Wilton Tapestry, Brussels Tapestry Imperial Ingram A.
perhue Ingram and Venetian Hall and Stair CsrpetIng
Bazes, Rugs, etc, all at remarkably low prices.
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS
feet to "a feet wide and put down shers notice Gar r
halls, cabins OF vessels,
CANTON MATTINGS
A. 5 and 81 Floor Msttings, OF and quality
Heavy Spanish Mating.
HOUSEKEEPING DRY GOODS
Embroidered muslin and lace Curtains silk and aud
OF Drapery, brass Window Cornces, Curta Pins Gps C
Tassels Musquito Netting, Linen ard Cotton sheelng T m
Piano Covers Table Damask and Diaper, Toweng Courva
and all kinds of goods House Furnishing ia our line !, A.
lowest prices. CRlTTENDEN g. CAMERON
my26 6t2dp IS Chartres ard 81 Cusomhouse stress.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02
T 0 T r A V E L Z RS.

EB- We have now In store fine lot OF
LEATHER DRESSING CASES, Of American manuactus
to which invite They unsurpassed
ard SERVICE
CAMP CASEs-Knfe, Fork and Spoon. eases for a.
pocket.
COMBS and BRUSHES of all kinds
PERFUMERY of all kinds
CRAVATS, STOCKS and sCARFS.
SUSPENDERS and SHOULDER BRACES.
DRAWERS and UNDERSHIRTS.
MONEY BELTS and PURSES
KNIVES and RAZORS.
GOLD PENS and PENCILS
UMBRELLAS and CANES
GLOVES and HANDKERCHiEFS.
CORK LIFE PR ESERVERS
FINE LINEN AND COTTON SHIRTS seventeen siss. all
made OF the best materials, and in the hest manner
NE PLUS ULTRAS-the convenient Of Portable Writing
Gases. 'Nr
B We are constantly receiving additions
variety Of beautiful Fancy Articles for PRESENTS.
GUINNESS & BUSH,
Dealers in Fancy and Toilet Articles,
apps 1m2dp 70 Camp st.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

~ A Rutherford (Tenn.) paper tells a strange
story about the sudden restoration to speech of
man who had been deaf and dumb for twenty four
years He lost the power when he was but four
years old, ard recovered it SO to talk fuenily,
=" as perfectly as any one during an attack of
typhoid fever. The editor thinks this one of the
most singular cases on record-and so do We
especially that part of it which makes man of %
talk as perfectly" any one by suddenly recov-
ering all he knew at four
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

o. Washington Goode (colored) was to be hung
on the 18th ult., at Boston, for murder. The Tray
eller says the execution would take place in the
jail yard, and would be as private as the law al
lows. At least twelve citizens must, by the stat
ute, be present at the time of DEATH
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

LAID ON THE TABLETOP Monday evening, the
2lst ult, a resolution offered in the Board of
Aldermen of New York, returning the thanks of
the Board to the officers and soldiers, and to the
police force on duty during the Astor Place riot,
for their forbearance, well as for their firmness
on The disastrous night of the 10Th ult 1t was laid
on the table
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

Es- We have received the prospectus of new
daily paper, to be commenced in this city on the LIST
of July, by Albert r. Alexander e. Co.. to be emit
tied the " Louisiana Democrat" We are not
aware whether this is the same enterprise we saw
mentioned sometime ago; we think another name
was given as proprietor. At all events, such pa
per conducted as this undertakes to be, is much
needed by the Democrats, who have no morning
paper in this city, where they have powerful
partV
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

BRITISH STEAMERS TO CHAGREs.-The Balti.
more American publishes an extract from letter
dated Kingston. Jamaica, April IA, in which the
writer recommends those bound for California not
TO take the Jamaica route. The letter says:
would not advise persons bound 10 Chagres to come
TINS way as there Is sfr6ng anti .7mtrcan feeling cyst
ing here The expense of living enormous whilst The
heat musInoe teas dust and noise any thing but
ior the honor of visiting of her Majesty
west India Islands. The fare TO Chagres is eO S. Id
which inclndes stewards fees Passengers not proceeding
alter taking passage to forfeit half Passengers to nav
Tor wines etc. as ordered Each adult passenger is allowed
twenty cuhc feet OF Luggage only No specie allowed As
luggage NO responsibility the part of the Company for
enance OF passengers should occurrence prevent
vessels from meeting at the appointed pace4-or their
JOSS OF Tune during detention consequent thereon nor
any delay arising out of accidents for any loss
stuck by their steamers"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

The LOUISIANA SPECTATOR. have re-
eelved the thifd number-by accident the first ono
that has come to hand-of this excellent weekly
paper. published in Lafayette. Though the jour.
nal is new one, its proprietors and editor give
signs of experience, both the typographical ap-
pearance and editorial matter of the Spectator are
unexceptionable.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

~ The steamships Crescent City and Cherokee
left New York together, at o'clock P NJ, on the
2ath ult. large concourse of people were present
at their departure. They both went down the bav
together, in fine style. The Cherokee, being in
lighter Trim than the Crescent City, lowing to her
not having so much coal on board,) when off quar-.
anfine took the lead and kcptit until they passed
out of sight Forty-fve passengers went ont in the
Crescent City for Chagres. One of her passengers
was left behind the ship being about The length of
herself from the wharf when he arrived
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

90 line of steamships has been established
between Charleston and Philadelphia, and the
splendid steamship Osprey, commanded by Capt.
R. H. Leese, will leave Charleston for Philadelphia
on the 10th of June, at o'clock P. NJ, and after
that will leave for Philadelphia every other Wednes-
daV during the season.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

WASHINGTON, May %, 1s49.-Ihe British Nap-
tgation Lams.-Our minister to England, says the
N. Y. Herald, has been instructed to discontinue
all correspondence with the British Government on
the subject of change in the English navigation
laws. The cabinet does not intend to do ANYTHING
in the mator until the arrival of the new British
minister, Sir Henry Bulwer, who, it is understood
has consented to accept the mission, and will be
here during the summer
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02
SU M MER CLOTHING.
THOMPSON Il NIXON No. "A Canal s,vs.

Have now IN store large and complete stock FASHIONABLE
SUMMER CLOTHING, comprising all the styles aud ns
In the best and most tasty expressly for the Nsvean
tail trade
Super French Cashmere Cloth Frock and Dress Coat;
Super French Drsp d'Ete Frock and Dress Goats;
Black and coored Herino Sacs and Polka Goats;
Black and coored Alpaca Sacs and Polka Coats
Check and striped Linen Sacs and Polka Goats;
BLACK and fancy single miled Cashmere Pants
Black French Herino Pants, various qualities
french Drilling Panb of all the styles
White Military, Canvas and Satin Drill ants
India NaDkeen Check and Stripe Linen Pants
Back Bombazine, Satin and Sill Vests;
White, buff and fancy figured Marseles Vests;
Figured buff and worked Linen Vests;
Superior Irish Linen Shirts, special make;
Super Cambria Muslin Shirts, with fine Linen Bosofaa
Super York Mll Muslin Shirts, do.
Linen and Cotton Drawers laced backs;
Gauze Merino and Cotton Undershirts and Wrapper:
Gauze Silk Undershirts and Drawers
Silk end Camlric Muslin Cravats and Summer.Ties;
White and coored Cambria Sill Pocket Handkerchief
Silk, Cotton and Linen Suspenders;
Gloves, Umbrellas. Dressing Gowns etc. ap2O advd
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

REWARD FOR BANK RoBBER.-The directors
OF the Quincy Stone Bank of Boston, have offered
a reward of $500 for the recovery of the money
and the conviction Of the thief who robbed that
bank on the 22d ult. Among the bills stolen were
fifteen zoos; some SOS; $1,000 in pos; and $1,000
in los
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

o. The British United Service Gazette" states
on good authority, that not less than fourteen thou
sand British seanen hare deserted the merchant
service within the past year, and that eight thou
sand of them left their vessels when on the Ameri
can coast.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

o. A young lady about eighteen years of age,
named Louisa Anderson, daughter of Mr.. AMBER
son of Warren, Marshall county, Ala, was killed
by lightning on the 2lst ult The lightning struck
the chimney, killing her, but not hurting others of
The family in the same ROOM
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

6s- Dr. David Tucker, of Philadelphia, has &C.
cepted the Proiessorship of the Practice of Medi.
cine in the Richmond Medical College
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

G5> Isaac p. Walker. who was instructed to re-.
sign his seat in the United States Senate by The
Wisconsin Legislature is abou. to issue an address
to his constituents, in which he will attempt to
prove that those Legislators had acted injudciousy
in calling upon him to Weld up his office.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

o. In Demerara the Governor and the COM
bined Court are working together in the business
otntrenchment, and have already cut down the
allowances to the church and clergy f17,OOO, or
about so per cent
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

o. The Astor Opera House was to be re-opened
at New York on Monday night last, and the gene
raj impression was thai no demonstration would be
made against it. strong force, however, was to
be in readiness for any emergency
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

DIED OF HIS WoUNDs.-O. S. Rood, the student
OF Dr. Richards, at St Charles Ill.,, has died of the
wounds received in the recent riot at St. Charles
He is spoken of as a most exemplary young man
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

PANORAMA OF THE INuNDATIoN.-Why do not
some of our scene painters-if any we have-pains
panorama of the present inundation 1t would
no doubt prove profitable to any one who would
undertake The task and execute it faithfully
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

o. The steamship Crescent City, which sailed
from New York on the 23i ut., for Chagres, took
80 passengers. The Falcon, leaving on the 25lh
was expected to carry larger number.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

CoUP DE SoLEIL~-The first case of this sort
mentioned this season was that of a man sun
struck, in the streets at New York, on the 22d ut
who fell and soon died
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS - We have
Sandwich Island newspapers to December 9th.
we 40 not find any news Of Importance in them.
The intercourse between the Islands ard California
was kept up briskly. Two vessels arrived at Hon.
ol'I!u from San Francisco, about the last of Novem
Der, which made the passage from land to land in
- Gays, and from port to port in IA. They both
had large quantities of Gold Dust and reported Thai
gold was TO be found in still larger quantities than
evef,one man having dug up $4,000 in six days,
and three others In one day, having obtained Sc
pounds OF the pure metal But the accounts from
the gold regions were of COURSE not SO late as those
received here direct.
The measles seems to have made sad havoc among
,ne islanders. Inc natives had died in great num-
bers. An account from Hilo states that out of
eighty able bodied men in one district, seventeen
bad fallen victims to the disease
The commerce Of the Sandwich Island increases
rapidly. The Polynesian of the 25th Nov. states
.lat Is "hale.stips bad entered that port during
ie Ses.on, and that 10 vessels had sailed for Calf
s'f'''a ses Vie gold disesvssy.==Basi. 3fapelis,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02
mySiH ALFRED MUNROE & co. "a Magazine St.
Dry Goods Selling OFF, and No Reserve as to Prices,
NJ. X. HAGGERTY 81 BRO.

M, - a., - NO. 81 Canal Street,
VIII commence TODAY, fMnnlsy off their Stock of
Fancy and Staple DRY GOODS very prices These
Goods have Tor great psr been purchased auction
last few months much under
much lower than the price goods as to offer
every lnducement purchasers. - =
Purchasers IN looking through stock will find that
only lower the price few leading
that all Goods offered reduced prices
Country Merchants will find advantage to look
through Stock NJ R. HAGGERTY a RR0 A
my2I 2pu No 81 CANA s,res,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02

~ Mr.. Asa Hall, well-known merchant Of
Newfork city, and recently Director in the North
River Bank, committed suicide on the 24ih uIt, by
cutting his thoat with razor at his residence. 43
r. Twenty-irst street. He has left wife and eight
children The cause assigned is depression OF
spirits from disappointment in money matters.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02
Steamboat Departures This Day.
t-SHE ENTERTAINMENT ON TRIRD P1GR


HoB. JAS. l.. DAY, Giberson, q p M
Bori CALIFORNIA, Reynolds, A. 81. cars
Red RireT .CADDO Graham, s P. NJ.
O,aachifa Rirer.. .MEOORA, Estes, sP Nj
Memphis ........BULLETIN Church, 5 P. nj.
-To-MoRR
Lotisril!e.. .BELvlDERE., Doxd, 10 A. n.
Mo5ile. -......... OREGON, Hiern n P. ii. cars.
sY~ Ouachita Packet Medora, Captain Estes-This
inst, O'Clock P. NJ, for Camden, Champagnoe, VII
foot Of BienvIle je2 T. B. SMITH, 96 Magazine
Ev Red River Packet Caddo, Capt. Graham.-This
leave THIS DAY, Saturday June 3D.
the Bienye
je2 r. B. SMITH. 90 Magazine
IF The Packet Bark Ceres, Captain Hodge flom
New York. lSchil Vegetable Market
Municipality .Cohgnee will please attend the receipt their
goods viii be and risk
je2 sAML TOBY & NEPHEW, 80 Camp St
IL" Notice.-GeoIge Connolly. consignes of one
CERES, New please make his
lence known 0 the Discharging CLERK the Levee.
je3 SAML TOBY 81 NEPHEW, Sc Camp st.
w Neither the Captain nor the Consignees of
ship PESCArOkE Will responsible
trsed by the crew of said ship. .
my30 l.. HI. GALE, 20 Common ST.
SE- Louisiana Histrionic Association-At the soil
citation portion Honorary Memte" and
meeting Members the the Asscci
will place WEDNESDAY EVENING each week,
instead OF Monday, as heretofore.
The performance tade place WEDNESDAY, June
HONEY MOON.
tS- In conformity with resolution the Honorary Members,
this will be a Contribution Night.
jel5t r. NJ McALPlN, President
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-02
ID 1 ed:

Friday morning. ls IL O'clock Mrs. EDITH SCOTT
wife q William
II acquantances Of the requested
attend funeral THIS AFTERNOON I'd o'clock
residence of Apollo and Era;o
On Friday, s 10 O'Clock P. NJ. Mrs. CATHERINE
ESTRAD David and James Michigan, aged 81
OF the family invited
sten. her Inea THIS AFTERNOON o'clock
residence opposite Franklin School House,