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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

FIREs:-At Danielsonville, Conn.,. fire occurred
on the I'd, which destroyed property to the amount
of about $4,000, of which $1,000 was covered by
insurance.
The Cromford Mill, Conn, formerly known as
the Old Pomfret Mill, was destroyed by fire on the
morning of the 3lst ult.
At ST. Johnsbury, VT, Jan. 2lst, the dwelling
house occupied by Deacon Moore, and owned by
Isaac Robbins, was destroyed by fire. Loss estima-
ted at $500; partly insured.
The large book establishment of Messrs. Phn-
ney, in Cooperstown, N. Y, four stories high, in
which sixty hands were employed, was destroyed
by fire on the 18th inst. Most of the paper, books,
etc, were saved.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

SPANISH NAvY.-In 1917, the Spanish navy con-
sisted of 80 lineo battle ships, so frigates and 1876
corvettes and briggs, employing force of 4S,0s6
men. The annual expense of this force was fI, )
100000 sterling. The present navy of Spain is
composed of two ne-ofbattle ships, 6 frgates, H.
briggs and small craft, IA steamers, and SO guarda
costas or gun boats, the aggregate of whose crews
amount to $3.50 men. The maintenance of this
force will have cost the Spanish nation, PTS, 945
pounds sterling this year and yet compare the
maritime strength of Spain in lS4S TO what it was
in 1917
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

DEATH OF Mrs. NILEs.-The Paris papers an
nounce the recent death of Mrs Niles, wife of the
American charge d'affares at Turin. This lady
was born in France, and married for her first hus-
band, Dr. Sue, formerly physician 10 King Louis
XVIII, and father of the celebrated Eugene Sue
The funeral of this lady was attended at Turin,
with every mark of respect from the diplomatic
corps and others. She has left twin daughters
about fourteen years old, on the model of whom
Eugene Sue is said to have formed the characters
of Rose and Blanche, in of his most celebrated
ron
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

The LARGEST LIBERTY.-The Senate of In
diana, on the 9th ut, adopted resolution instruct
ing the Judiciary Committee to inquire into the
pedency of altering the civil and ecclesiastical
laws of that State, so as TO render the marriage
covenant void at the option of the parties, and that
man and wife may abandon each other at pleasure
The mover of this resolution was Mr.. Evans, of
Henry county.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

MARINE DIsAsTERs.-During the year ending
June 80, 1913, there were 5S5 American vessels to-
tally lost at Value of the vessels So O2l 495,
and of the cargoes S2,5OI III, making a total of
$4,523,S76. The amount of losses paid by the
insurance Offices on these vessels was So Sol ,3l9
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

STEAMER GEN. TAYLOR SUNK.-The steamer
Gen. Taylor, Capt. Clark, on her passage from
Smithfeld for Norfolk, on the 18th, ran upon pile
of ballast, near Lambert's Point, and sunk i'm
mediately. An oyster boat went to her assistance,
and took off the passengers and crew and brought
them to the CITY,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

SMOKED OUT.-A Cincinnati landlord, having
exerted himself in vain to eject an obstinate tenant
without resortng to force, hit upon the expedent of
smoking him out, by mailing board the
chimney from an adjoining house.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17
NEW ORLEANS:
SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY II, 1s4o

JOHN G. SAxE.-We are glad to see, by the St.
Albans Vt) Messenger, that John G. SAKE, the po-
ct and humorist, whose dangerous illness was late
ly chroniced by the papers, is now convalescent,
and his ultimate restoration to health is hardly
matter of doubt.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

De GUsTIBUs, ETC. = We find the following
want" in a northern paper. Is the writer tired
of his wite, or is he young physician seeking
practice!
Wanted to hire-with or without the privilege
of purchasng-a small house, or part of a house,
with an acre more land attached to it. A sickly
neghborhood preferred Possession on or before
the first of April next. Address, postage paid, etc
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

MISSISSIPPI REPUDIATIoN.-The editors of the
Jacksonian, at Holly Springs; the Monterey, at
fernando; and the Vicksburg Sentinel, are in ia
vOr Of repudiating the Plantsrs' Bank bonds
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

THEATRICAL LrTERATURE.-We perceive that
Mr.. Macready has recently received new play,
which has been expressly written for him by Mr.
Bulwer, and which the N. Y Herald says Mr.. Ma
cready intends to produce on the American stage in
q short time
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

SrABBING.-On the Sd inst, the mate of the
steamer Yorktown, named Brinker, stabbed fire.
man on that boat Brinker was arrested and held
to bail in the sum of $1,000 for his appearance to
answer
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

The PoRT OF HAMILTON, C. W.-The Specta-
tor informs US that the duties collected at this port
for the past year, amounted to f3O,3 upwards
of $4,000 more than the collections at Toronto.
&c Hamilton now stands the first commercial city in
Western Canada
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

Gs- Amongst the latest proclaimed outlaws at
the Sheriff's Court, London, figure Lord c. Beau
clerk, (of the st. Adams family;) Lord A. Chi
chester, (of the Donegal family y and Sir w. NJ.
Stanley, Baronet.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

A LAWYERS BILI.-Do the readers of Theo-
dore Hook remember the bill presented by the at
torney to Jack Brag when he was purchasing his
yacht! 1t is so like the profession on both sides of
the Atlantic, and every where else we suppose:
To being asked by Mr.. Brag what thought BEST
brig a schooner NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Is. 3d.
To answering. did not know. .......... lbs I'D.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

OF The Wife Market" at Australia
ceedngly brisk last July, the latest dates from
thence. Transactions We're peremptory, and no
bargains on time. No less than eight Of the female
immigrants by the VIM. Stewart were respectfully
and well married before they had been ashore
forty-eght hours. The others thought they would
"Wait awhile, - and be more circumspect.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

NOW receiving at the above Store every arrival from
the NORTH H. n eHtire s new and sx,en,
NA finest patent Lever Watches hant- -
~ ~ and faced Quad. Vest and Fob Chains
sAEatest and most fashionable style of Ladies and
Gentlemen's Breast Pins Also, new patterns of Studs
Finger and Ear Rings, Collar and Sleeve Buttons Suspen
der Buckles gold and silver Specs gold Pens of the best
makers. Also large stock Of Siverware, consisting of
table, tea and dessert Spoons Soup, Ladies' Casters, &c
OF which will be sold at the lowest cash prices. The pub
lie respectfully invited to call and examine before puT-
chasing elsewhere.
n B. The strict. attention paid to the repairing of fine
Watches Clocks and Jewery. Canes. Diamonds, and all
kinds of Jewelry mounted the latest and best manner
All repairs warranted. charge NJ tie
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

A NOVEL APPLICATIoN.--A portion of the State
of Kentucky has made application to the present
session of the Virginia Legislature to be annexed to
that State
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

New Posi- OFEICE-Anew Post Office has been
established at Lincoln, fifteen miles Southeast of
Yazoo city; DIR. M. w. Bellington, Post Master.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

0- resolution has passed the Michigan Legs-
ature in favor of Transporting the u S. mail from
Buffalo to Detroit through Canada, during the sus-
pension of Lake navigation,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

Rich OREs-The Richmond Wing speaks Of
several remarkable specimens of lead and silver
ore, found in Nelson county, Va, and there is a
plenty more of the same sort left The Wing
is sure that the lead would be worth not less than
fftv nor cent
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17
New Orleans Seed Store
AGRTCTJT, TIIRAT. WAREu0TISE

IL CO.HDO.T STREE, corner of 1th0npitOuds street
By AFFLECK, COMSTOCK & co.
FtFHE subscribers have received from Wethersfield
Gardens, Conn, the largest assortment and heavi -,
., ssA stock of Garden and Farm Seed, Bulbou,E<3
SaT.gt1 r cots Towering Shrubs and Plants Fruit -
SJIETrees. Horticultural Implements and Books ever
~<~sV offered in the South.
Boxes of Seed put NJ order and ASSIGNMENTS made
for the West indies Mexc" California Texas and for any
port in the Southern or Western country
Market Gardeners Merchants, Factors, Planters and off
OF boats may rely having their orders promptly
executed, and every article warranted genuine.
Jas If AFFLECk, COMSTOCK & co.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

CoNvIcTIoN.-James Carl, colored man, has
been convicted, in Tioga county, N. Y, of man.
slaughter in the srcond degree, in killing John
Hughes, also colored. He was sentenced to five
and half years in the State Prison at Auburn.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17
November, 1048.
SOUTHERN BRUSH MANUFACTORY
And Fancy Store 10 CamD St.

THE subscribers have just received by --latest arrivals the
y Largest and best selected ssoItment Of BRUSHES and
MATERIALS for MANUFACTURING PURPOSES,
ever imported into Southern market Those purchasing
sell again, and those having change of Public Institutions,
mus evidently see that it would be their call
hrst at the SOUTHERN BRUSH MANDATORY, 70
en- and gM eel cheaper than any other house the city
We have been literally paonize1 since our
in this city which patronage determines % retain By
selling GOOD ARTICLES AT LOW PRICES
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

Gs- The steamboat Falcon was sunk in the Ohio,
at the mouth of Wood River She was insured for
$4,000 in the Tennessee Marine and Fire Insu-
rance Company
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

LETTER FROM THE PoPE.-A letter from the
Pope (or rather written at his instance by Cardinal
Sogles) to Bishop Hughes, was read before the
New York Common Council the 9Th. The
Pontff expresses his qualification at the appoint
ment of Mr.. Martin as Charge d'Affairs TO Rome !;
and deep regret at his death. The cardinal an
nounces the probability Of Catholic prelate being
sent to this country, in the capacity of resident
diplomatic agent The recent troubles in Italy
have no doubt caused the failure of this probe
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

rT VIM. B. Thompson is an Independent wing
candidate for Congress, from the Tenth District of
Virginia
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17
HARDwARE HARDWARE.

d w e .......... II n - w n Il.
j. NJ ELLIS& Co, 104 POydras Street. ,
WE have on hand and mean always to be supplied with
w full assortment of every description OF q
BUILDERS HARDWARE, such Cut and IN
II Wron ght Nails and Spikes Hooks and HingesST1
81 and Plates, Butt Hinges and Screws, Knob. W
IA Locks and Latches; Window Pulleys and Sash
$3.50 Fasteners. Al.o-CHrpente and CoOpers' Tools !;
such as Squares Planes Saws, Beves Chise Augers and
Bits Rules, Gauges Hammers and Hand Axes, Hatches,
Spirit and Plumb Levels. ETC.. ETC.
...ALsO....
EVERY KIND OF KITCHEN FURNITURE-Hol.
low Ware Castings Sad Irons, Tailo Irons Japanned
Tin and Enameed Ware. Table and Pocket Cutlery.
tY- We shall receive formerly, most of the leading
articles in this branch. sell the Manufacturers
count and shall be able to supply all purchasers al their
lowest prices. n23 6m
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

COPPER IN THE HUMAN BLooD.-M Deschamps
ld'Avlllon) lately sent paper to the Academy OF
Sciences, at Paris, wherein he maintains that cop
per exists normally in the human blood.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

INCRUsTATIoN IN STEAM BoILERs.-M Cave,
the eminent French Engineer, announces that he
has ascertained that number of small oak blocks
thrown into steam boilers, has the effect of COM
pleeIy preventing ncrustaton, and that it is suffi
Gent to renew them about once fortnight If
this be true it is certainly very valuable and inn
portant discovery.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

D. During the prevalence of the cholera, some
people put brandy in their shoes, which they called
taking preventive steps.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

90 The electric machine used by DIR. franklin
in this country, is now in the possession of the
franklin Institute, Philadelphia.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

FOR ALE.
A FIRST CLASS STEAMBOAT, mea- ~ h
"A sures 1855 feet-lS2 feet deck, q feet Ls4ssjs
beam, with feet hold has three forty inch
boilers IS feet long two tweny-inch cylinders seven feet
stroke-a entirely new, with the boat. She draws only ~
inches wafer and will carry $50 tons freight Is only one
year snd nine months old her cabins excel
lent STYLE and well found in respect F further par
ticulaB apply to
ola If HYDE & OGLESBH. IL P0ydras ST.
CEMENT AND PLASTER OF PARIS.
IUD JOHN STROUD s. CO.,
fyl0 l46 Common st,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

MOVAL.
nR A. A. JONES has removed his BOTANIC d
- DRUG STORE from No so POydras street, to ~
90 Camp street, M
p S The ANTI CHOLERA SYRUP, so sue IA
cesuy used in the epidemic of 1882 and 1893 always
hand d30 imhI4t
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

PEW IN DR.. SCOTS CHURCH TO RENT.
nNE-HALF OF a pleasantly located PEW in the above
- named Church. Apply at the Office OF the Crescent
50 st. Charles st. Jazz
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

% A grey eagle, measuring seven feet three
inches from wing TO wing, with claws eight inches
wide and two and three-qnarters long, was killed
a short time ago in Marshall county, Ala 1t had
been DESTROYING lambs.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17
he surplus Of the Company this day is 4542 OlO "a
ROBERT L. PATTERSON President
BENJAMIN G. MILLER, Secretary.

child has nsurable interest the life of parent So
slngle woman dependent her brother for her support
and education has sufficient his life to entle
her to insure it, So husbands sometimes insure the lives
their wives and by recent statute in New York. it
made lawful for married by herself and in he
or in the OF any third person. with his assent
her trustee to TO be insured for her sole the life of
her husband for definite period, for of his
natural HE and in case OF her surviving her husband the
net amount OF the insurance becoming due shall be payable
taye Of the husband OF his creditors And in
OF the death OF the wife before her husband the of
the insurance be made payable after her DEATH her
children, or their guardian for their use.
creditor may the life of his debor the extent0
his debt, as an indemnity against the loss of the debt
and all information plan of operations ap.
pyt II. G. HEARTT,
- 10 Banks Arcade New Orleans
Vsn MsTT goi Ss% Of GSs
b. SrILLE VI. D., No North St, opposite Lafayette
Square, Medical Examiner, New Orleans
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17
WATCHES-JEWELRY.

WI. maker aud dealer in JEWELRY' GOLD t@N
PENS, FANCY ARTICLES, and WATCHES. n
All IeWey ARTICLES repaired at moderate prices m9eAis
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17


THE subscribers have just received additional ,~0
l. supply ofyery superior Gold and Silver Watches, tEA
other superior maker. also Fine London Dupier sAA
Watches rich Jewey OF the latest styles comprising Fine
Gold Watch Chains. Keys and Seals, Ladies' Bracelets
Necklaces, Breast Pins Gold Pencil Gases Finger Rings
&c. Also great variety of FANCY GOODS selected by
of the firm the European markets consisting of Work
Boxes Blessing Gases fine Fans Recues and other fame,
Forks Casors, Candlesticks Double and Single Barrel
Guns, Pistols Revolvers, Bowie Knives Military Goods &c.
&C.. for sale at moderate prices by
ieM HYDE & GOODRICH. Is Chartres St
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17
w NJ. 8. MORGAN.

PRACTICAL HMAKER,
81 C:4N4L STREET, Third Door from Camp street
TsNHE subscriber has just received additional supply Of
l. WATCHES, JEWELRY and FANCY ~
GOODS, consisting Of very supe- YIN
rior Gold and Silver Watches. with ~
- - Hunting Gases, of NJ. l. Tobias. sszsaza
Roske and other superior makers also fine London Duplex
Gold Watch Chains Keys and Seals Ladies BRACELETS,
etc. Also great variety of FANCY GOODS, selected by
hmselfin the Northern markets from the latest European
mportatons, consisting of Work Boxes Dressing Gases fine
Fans RetcuIes. Scissors; a fine assortment of SILVER
WARE, pure com and other fancy articles.
rates ial6 5m
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17
EVERY KIND OF KITCHEN FURNITURE-HoI;
TAKE NOTICE.

TJ.HE success which has attended the undersigned in dis
L pensing his many VALUABLE PREPA RATIONS
throughout the United States and Mexico and from the
demand for them, has induced him to take Office
where he may be found all times and his Medicines be
procured Having had the advantage of studying with
of the abest Physicians and being also graduate of the
College of Pharmacy Philadelphia would beg leave call
the attention of those afflicted with the following diseases
Rheumatism in its most aggravated cases. cured in from
three to seven days Dysenery Diarhna ETC. relieved in
atew hours All diseases arising from the abuse OF Mercury,
and of a delicate nature erafcaed in few days. no
charge Office No. So Baronne street. fourth door above
Common. Ids 3ml DR. VIM II NICE.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17
CARRIAGE MANUFAC1

CHRRIACEE EACTORY.
NHE Patronage that has been extended be-
Il rally the last seven years while On Com YY1A u
mon street, has induced US the last summer ca -
erect large building expressly for manu- ES%TFS
featuring and repairing CARRIAGES. N-E
We have now of the largest Shops in the Southern
Country and prepared with good Northern woIkmen.
and the best of materials to build style of Carnage 10
order and guaranty them two used IN the Country
We also better prepared than before for REPAIR
ING CARRIAGES, and restore them almost to their
original beauty and durability. although apparently
and useless We will pay eght Carriages sent
repair. We will also keep hand of NEW
and SECOND HAND CARRIAGES. which will be sold
low Old Carriages taken trade for New ones We
vite the attention of those wanting NEW CAR RIAGES,
or their old repaired call Mandatory and
Repository and jrdge for themselves. the Corner of
GR4VIER and C.7RO.NDELET Streets, next door 10
the Office of the Commercial Water Works. of the ST
d5 6m MATTHEWS & DENMAN
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

More SnOp-1he British Mail Packets-POiiticS the
original and concerted Taylor men-The California
Ercitenent-tgares for the Observation-Disclosures
Fire on the Railroad
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17

ImmediateLy fronting the Steamboat Landing.
TRAVELLERS going up Ouachita or Red River conf
L ing of said Rivers will find to their advan. IL
tage to stop with him, all the Boats stop at Bayou @
Sara. Horses, Carriages and Bugsies always to hire L,2
fy2 1y T. b. SMITH, PrOprietor.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-17
RESTAURANTS, &c.
HOlbrOOk OSyter Saloon and ReStaur

+
l. L the finest OYSTERS from Mobile and NEM q
q Bsratara, which will be served ,& ~ q \
56z9 : up in every style, to suit the pal -. NlI
1AI ate The proprietor has made w.
&NASsksA his arrangements be supplied with ever
variety OF GAME and FISH in the preparation of whicI
pains will be spared to crafty the of the fasd
IONS epiegre On his B Of Fare will always be found
SnEEAkS, CHOPS, OUTLETS, every kind of POUL
procured ia30
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-11-26
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