davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-11-14

From Mr.. ,lelR y. MerggR DyUgaisLJ
PlTTsBURG, Jan ~. 18ll.-fhe syrup Of Wild CleTrY
and Tar has given great satisfaction those no used
It, know Of one instance Of peuiqment uulO Of AUlu'a
on gentleman Of Ohio, think shall be gble 70 sell at
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-11-14

'VUNR HEIF EiEiiIil8IIII ( qPsIilIel, of ~ by
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-11-14

ROBERT SKINNER,
BRICKLAYER, No. 3 ROYAL STREET.
I UNDERTAKES ali kinds FIRE WORK, such as the
~ Setting Of Cooking Ranges, Ovens Steam IL
BoeTs. etc. All work done By the Eubsorber will 80
be guaranteed, and rpeoimens Of his work may be kV
seen al any time. - 81
with dspsch ials "
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-11-14
To Planters, BuilderS& House Owners,
$3.50. 4 MEK 4R,TLCLE4z r5,,,,,

'VHHE above hltice Tie best HINGE in use for self
shutting Gates, be at No As Charities street.
They are without exception the most useful article
use for keeping Gates before Faymen dwellings and cot.
taees shut without trouble Gail AZ W. A bEECH EMS,
No. ~ GHARTREs street
Ahae lot OF FISHING TACKLE, GUNS, PISTOLS,
IA nIILY a RE. and BMlding Maiarials iY26 n
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-11-14
PEACH TREES.

TFyE subscribers 4reHfs f5r me Manufactures have
= constantly hand and are ready TO receive
orders O every variety and Of Goods made from Gum
Elastic RndeF GOuuYRAF's and other Patents. such
CaPes Pop9hes, leggngs ag3 Coihug of ali kinds Army
and Navy Rags Air ifols, Pillows, Life Proeryefs, Camp
Blankets, Tents Knap-neks. Gun Cover, Hospital and
Carriage Cloth, Steam Packing, Mil and Gin Bands, Hoe
ard every other article lja N India Rubber, warranted OF
the beat quality. and al az Factory Prices.
..ss A l. g o -. -.
AlwayE hand, largo assortment Of HAUllsffSs
HARNESS. LEATHER, COACH and HARNESS
TRIMMINGS, TOOLS, etc, etc., AZ their SaddleU
WafehOue, Nos. so aud % Common street, Second Door
IS SMITH BROTi
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09
THE UNION.

funeral numeTously and respectfully attended. and
the obsequIes of the highest and most imposing
character Besides large number OF other friends, the
Commissioner OF Indian Affairs, and such OF the gentle
attached 10 the Indian Office could attend,
present to on IN the last tribute OF respect TO his earthly
remains In this they Joined by the members of the
Masonic Lodge OF this city, who, in procession accom-
panied the body OF their deceased brother to the Con-
gresslona Burial Ground and inferred II according TO the
forms and ceremonies OF the Order The procession
escorted by the celebrated Marine Band Of the Washing
ton Arsenal whose services gracously rendered by
the head of that department The ceremonies at the
grave were highly impressive, solemn and exciting, as
we'll instructive, in their character The funeral
vice and other rites of the Masonic fraternity read
and directed by DR.. Powell and appropriate, eloquent
and soui-srrIng prayer offered 10 the Throne OF
Grace by the Rev Charles A Davis, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. also member OF the Lodge.
In closing the melancholy task assigned TO me, and
thus calling TO The remembrance OF the Cherokee people
the high, inesmable qualities OF the brother and able
councillor who is lost to them in this world for
ever il will be pleasing 10 them TO hear that his whole
conversations for the last few weeks OF his existence had
relation 10 his God his family, and the union and happi
of his people He has, moreover, left much good
and sautary advice especially in reference to their
business, OF which notes made, and which will In
a short time DE communicated TO them. II Will come
upon them voice from the grave; and although they
will hear that cheerful voice, paake OF
that friendly greeting at "FRozEN Rock" his beautiful
residence the banks Of the Arkansas, the con-
uence of the Nerdgrs and Neosho rivers yet when they
read listen TO the reading OF his last memoranda ad
dressed to them, they will think of the free and generous
heart and pure mind whose impulses dictated them. May
they do much good and aid in rendering his
people united prosperous, and happy.
ESS- SEE-ESS.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09
From China.

We thank Dr. Young, the chief clerk of the Navy De-
parment, for The Hong Kong China mail down to The
9th OF February.
The duty auction sales at Hong Kong has been
abolished. Two passenger steamers ply regularly be-
tween Hong Kong and Canton They had just received
the rumor at Hong Kong that part OF the crew OF the
United States ship-of-wa Ohio had deserted from San
Francisco TO the mines Captain Gedney, of the United
States ship Plymouth, had received an acknowledgment
from the committee OF ioyds for his signal services in
assisting British vessels last September, in tafoong
while lying al Cumsingmoon.
The United States ship Preble, which left Hong Kong
on the 18th OF February for Japan, had returned the
10th OF the same month, with of her crew laborIDg
under small pox, which very prevalent at Canton.
gang OF Chinese convicts transported from Hong Kong
The Mail contains interesting account of visit paid
by the Imperial Commissioner Seu to the United States
ship Plymouth a, Whampoa The cortege consisted of
thirty boats, bearing the ensgns OF the Mandarns On
their approach, Commodore Geslnger sent his boat
der command of the flag Lieutenant with his card and
that OF Dr. DAVIS our commissioner to CHINA ceremo
ny that recprocated by Seu. Chinese salute OF
three guns being fired the Chinese flag flying at the fore
Seu and his suite board and were received by
Dr. Davis and the United States consus at Canton and
Hong kong-Dr Parker acting as interpreter. After the
usual ceremonies OF reception and the shaking OF Seus
left hand by the company they proceeded to the cabin,
where tea was served.
and Dr. Parker opposite. Only four OF the Mandarins
sat- Seu was in fine spirits and chatied with ease and
good humor He dressed very plainly, with moth
ing to indicate his high rank except button OF the first
class Not dgniied keyng, he is fully his equal
in state craft His forehead is high and his eye hazel
He is of very high order OF intelligence, and 9
native of Koran province He is ifty-three years old
and has wife and four sons. On revsitng the deck
he expressed himself delighted with the ship, and its
being ntimated TO him that the Commodore would gladly
show him the effect of shell thrown the opposite
Shore he promptly declined on the ground that the shell
in exploding, might njure or Kill some The Mail does
think that he cruel ruler has been represented
After witnessing the scaling of the guns and several
name the deck, the party returned to the cabin
to partake of dinner in the American style Seus mode
ing his nose, described by the Mail; but this subject
is one which may be more easily imagined than agree
ably described must be excused from going into par
tculars.
Seu met Mr.. Bonham at the Bogue on the oath Of
February. in secret conference respecting the opening
of the gates of Canton the 9th of last month. The
discussion was referred to Pek
The export of the United States from China, from
January LIST TO the 18th of February S49 400
lbs, of which quantity 52l 900 lbs were black, and
4,6l54oo green Of the green tea, $3,022,600 lbs
were Young Hyson. -Na,ionat Wig.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

ed, of thar momsnisrly expected in Lon
don.
may be well caution your readers aga inst aspersions
upon the character and purposes of the pagabord" Benz
and his MsgYars, which the absoiutsts Of England, and
those who represent them in this country publishing
Russia calls Benz pasaboad; and some Prissian, pro-
tossing TO be only striving dsse inmate the truth, writes
In the Commercial Advertiser three columns
ate the impression that he and his fellow patriots OF Hun
gary are unworthy OF the sympathy of heightened and
Pubcan America lie represents that the of this
war is 10 be found in the efforts Of Austria improve the
condition oil the lower classes in Hungary ground
earth by the tyranny and oppression of the mobiles
oh0n Hsy1s noo hghting gaHani ogain their (yould
be believed 10 BED deveres This a strange story Ills
aty copiradicted by hat Miss Pardoe says in her
book HUNGARY, that the writer is forced TO take the
broad ground that she presents entirely wrong facts and
i'm pressons She wrote few years ago, when this war
was dreamed OF. He writes now, when Austria pays
well for articles indirectly aiding her purposes this
really able article in favor OF the of Austria,
involved in the Hungarian published in the New
York Commercial Advertiser of Friday asr) will probably
be very extensively reprinted (for i, embraces
OF statistical geographical and other interesting in
foimaton) it will not be amiss to remind the American
public the writer's facts and conclusions entirely
of those of every liberal wscspapr in England
and the continent All the papers of the retrogadists,
however, agree with him to the letter Which au-
thority" for the American public Z
There longer doubt that the King OF Prussia,
in protesting have determined relative the propre
of pting the Gemanc imperial crown, merely
playing shy waiting in Europe occurring and
then foreseen-the approach of between Russia
Turkey, and condition of Auras Hungarian difficulties
disable her do than grow against the acceptance
The King Of Pussa's recent manifesto the subject
proves this fact Though yet answering plain yea
nay, doubts his determine ton accept,
risk of eventual the Of tho dignity with
both Russia and Austria. w.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

We have before account of the supper given al
dfeensburgh, Pennsylvania, the 18th April, by a
number OF the Oldest and most respectable citizens OF both
political parties to Simon Drum the dismissed postmas
er-Samue L. Carpenter in the chair. The volunteers
abound with compliments TO the venerable father and to
The memory OF his valiant son, who fell in Mexico We
have room only for a toast to each:
BY the company Our venerable guest. May his retire
men from office be as peaceful and happy as his long
services have been honorable and faithful.
The above toa received with the rapturous
applause After the cheering had subsidized, Mr.. Drum,
ueepy affected, and returned his thanks. The
marks OF Mr. ID were very appropriate, and made deep
Impression upon the audience He concluded by offering
this sentiment:
~ The citizens of Geensburgh of both political parties
he friendship during long life will ever be held in grae
iui remembrance.
on behalf of the company the Hon. j. NJ Burre replied
lie alluded to the long public of Mr. Drum-beong-
lug generation passed away to his possessing through
hs mutations of nine administrations the confidence of the
department with which he connected his enjoying
ie aVor OF Thomas Jeferson-no pla int being
made TO the department against his efficiency public
'cer TO his position the oldest born citizen
our boroughbeloved by OF all political parties and
ms retirement from public lfe attended by the good will
ana friendship OF this community that language could
express the worth of Mr.. Drum, orcbly the many
nd iaces which this night surround this board Mr. Bur
rel concluded by reference the brilliant services OF
CapAin Simon Il. Drum; to his estmable and amiable
character in private life; his high reputation army
scientific officer his gailantry in the field Of battle
ana ms glorious death within the walls of the city Mex
leo"
By | Uncapher; The memory of Capt 8. H. Drum-He
governed by selfish partisan feelings in the las
u Oh his extremity, when his lay slain around MIN
ne showed his feeling and attachment by calling
. mIt none Of ny Wsstmoreand friends to help for
Tard ctth gum"
ohe more toast, and we dismiss the supper:
by David FoiSod' Waen all his political professions
forgotten, the cannon lost Buena Visa and retaken
oontretas ought TO have recalled the memory OF Gen
Aayor the name of Simon Drum.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09
Beale's majority


slip from the Kanawha Republican received on Fri
day, reported that Cabe and Wayne had given McComas
majority of 1907 but the Republican itself OF later
date says nothing the subject The report, therefore,
cannot be regarded as reliable.
There are still to hear from the following counties
with majores in November viz: Fayete, 1913 Taylo
Nicholas, us; Cabel, 81; Taylor and Wayne Cass.
Nett Taylor majority 2s7 If these counties vote as they
did before and the above returns correct Beale is
elected by Is majority The chances are in his favor
The Union has Geographic despatch dated at Wheel
ing last Saturday, which reports Beale elected and New
man triumphant by about AS majority
Losses AND GAINs.-We have now heard from every
county the State but Gloucester Fayette and Nicho-
las the first of which elected last year whg, and the
two last democrat Admitting Gas sprobabe) that they
will be again represented in the MANNER the gains
and losses will exactly balance each other, as follows:
Democratic gains-Berkeley, I Braxton, Lewis, and
Gilmer, i Cabell, Putnam, and Wayne / Fairfax,
Fauquer, /; Noitoway. |; Patrick,l; Randolph and
Barbour, /; Taylor, 10;
Democratic losesFIederick (by casting vote Of sher-
iff) l.; Goochand, /; Henry, ) Marshall, Morgan
Princess Anne, Rockbridge, 1 ; Stafford, Wood,
Writ, Richie, and Doddridge, l-9.
The House will stand 10 democrats SO whigs-ll dem
ocrac majority. The Senate 2! democrats 10 IL wings
democratic majority TO- On joint ballot democratic ma
ority 81.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

;s5 the other day sorey TO be pressed by It's
oossts and required such vigorous support from its
r,.o5. These may constitute some consultations to
the afflicted"
The correspondent OF the Baltimore Clipper tells an
., anecdote OF Taylor editor who was very active
a1oq the campaign, and coming to Washington the other
v 10 seek the postmaslershp OF Poughkeepse, in New
York and yet this original Taylor set aside by
", Pratt, who had been an original reviler OF the
I.o-,he said Mr. Pratt going of with the spos, whilst
no original Taylor left to repeat the soloquy of
cardinal Woosey 1t is strange world, this; and sure
stranger administration never came TO astonsh the
natives
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

II we had no other reason for believing that we are
doing our duty to the country we should be satisfied Of
1.-The fact from the bitter and numerous attacks that are
poured upon in the Union and its editor Never have
seen SO much hot-shot flying. Every variety of missile
has been employed; and yet never more indf
|Iernt to the opposition which besets But we could
wish that opponents would show some sign of con-
a,ency in their Why these attacks, if we were,
according to one refined editor, an antique relic -
according to another, ga piece of antiquity !"-ac
|corling to another, antediluvian !" Why, ask,
them should they care for the babbling of dotards
Why attempt 10 repe his assaults if they not ef
|lectve-if it were the " telum imbele" of Pram
ietu' ~ One who is two years younger than their
IDOL statesman Mr.. Clay, who is at this very moment
capable OF more labor than any of their boosted cham
pons only wonder that they should affect to dsre
gard his blows, and yet should require so powerful
battery TO repel them. All we ask of the wing editors
their account to show little consistency in
their watheithe despise blows or cease their
nonsense about our antiquity.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

A LOAN WANTEDI-S 900 is wanted on or before the
"A 9th of June tor year, for much longer time
lender wish and real esate security located in
the centre of the city. insured for than six times the
amount in three different companies, and the
property yielding rent of more than VI, AU per year
larger amount le less, would be objection and,
if preferred, the viii be paid quarterly, halyeary,
or yearly in advance.
Apply through the Washington city post ofce ana an IN
terview may be had. -
Nav 4-3iawillno+
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

PROBABLE DEATH OF JUDGE MEEKER.-The Mays
vile Eagle of the lst inst notices follows ruor OF
the death of of the judges of Minnesota Terrltory
painful of the death Of Judge B. b Meeker, by
drowning in the Licking river has been current for several
days On Wednesday last he left Femngsbnrg for Carl
isle private business and last heard OF Just before
reaching Licking river lie inquired Of two persons who
ignorant of the sudden se If the river was ordnble,
and was answered Since then he has been
heard of Two messengers despatched from Flem-
ngsbug yesterday his destination and endeavor
10 trace him out with what have not yet
learned"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

The people OF New York owe II 10 themselves TO put
lovn the two factions which aspire to control them for
a. heoel, of their two leaders We now scarcely
ale IN letter from this city. touching upon the politics
New York. without meeting some such insulting in
ou,,ion- The correspondent OF the New York Jour
NJ Commerce is attempting TO account Tor the apparent
Jsav which took place in making appointments. Gap
oarsot only. for the guillone is rapidly doing its
work.
obsre is some mystery about for all the members OF
M cabinet but two have declared themselves in favor of
,m,yng lo,oi1cos and putting in wings The true cause
s Officially is, imagine, TO be found in the rivaries
and disssnsions OF the wing leaders, who wage
IMousy upon each other than npon their political oppo-
n,s In regard the New York collsctoshp the Sew
ard naaen % is said be for Mr. Bowen, and that OF Mr.
gilmore for Governor Young 1t appears be the wish
Ibe friends of General Taylor that Governor Young should
ive the appointment. General Taylor him self is said
| pree Governor Young any other candidate, and
account OF the patriotic stand which Governor Young took
in 6,vor Of his own country the Mexican question
The influence of Setrard! and the influence Of FIl-
NOR, Are there but two in New York besides these
high time we repeat, for the patriots of the Empire
State to redeem themselves from the hraldom into which
ey are betrayed by two arrogant leaders, and from the
influence Of two rivals, which is exerted for their own
benefit only They might well mark their focks, as
the shepherd does his sheep, with the brand OF F. for
oo s. for the other 1t is gnomny, in free coun-
uy to which no Independent people should ever condo
send to submit The effect of that influence here would
ouy be disgraceu to that administration which should
.nbm TO its dispensatiOns.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

We have no time to defend ourselves. Our business
on the attack; and the wing organs may be assured
that we intend to carry the into the enemy's
try But we free to say that if we had critically
scanned the extract from the Trenton News TO which
correspondent OF the National Wing yesterday refers.
we should at have struck out the passage which
be quotes We certainly desired to attribute to
the President "the meanest vice of the politcianthat
Of lying"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

rJNHE Age Of ImProvsnent-One of the irnpor.
ant discoveries of the age in ameiorang the condi
Of this large class of suffering humanity. consump
tives, is DR.. Wistas Balsam Of Wild Cherry What time
establishes and conseca'es what experience adopts and
confirms, what all in all places unite in saying is good
and valuable, is so, doubt popularity OF this sort
fixes in society its deep and strong that time
destroy it, The which has attended this medi
for several years past has the pejudces Of
all respectable and sensible men, and the article has aken
stand among the first class discoveries and blessings Of
the age and when resorted in season. eradcates
diseases for which it is recommended
Dr. A. H. Macanair, of Tarboro North Carolina writes
under date of February A. lS47 that he has used Dr. Wis
tas Balsam OF Wild Cherry in his practice the last egh-
teen months, and considers the best preparation of the
kind he saw, and knows OF deservn pub
lie patronage.
None is genuine unless signed BUTTS on the wrapper
For sale by r. 8. PATTERSON,
May 9-3f Washington, ID. @.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09
From New York.

Great Yo,0 al the Astor Opera Houe-Macready hissed
off the stage, &c.
Correspondence of Baltimore patriot-By Telegraph
New York. May So p. m.
most disgracefu row occurred at the Astor Place
Opera House last night, the occasion OF MI, Ma
cready's appearance. The house was filled When
the curtain rose, and Mr. Macready appeared, por-
ton of the audience commenced Kissing Soon the
excitement increased, and great confusion ensued u
was not long until further outrages were perPerated
Chairs and other missiles hurled at him on the stage
and loud cries ensued of "down with the English hog
'sof with the English bull" The scene was wound ~
by pelting him with rotten eggs.
The ladies' became frightened and left the house. and
Macready eventually compelled to leave the stage
amidst the most intense excitement and confusion. Sc
disgraceu an affair has probably never before taken
place in the city of New York.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

NAVAL communicative learn from the Norfolk Bca
con tina, the naval ordered to be held at the
oo'port navy yard on the 7th inst the trial of Com
moaofc George c. Reed, Capt JOS smoot, LieuI Prens
.nu Others. viii consist of the following members Com
uolss ohahes Stewart, Charles Morris, John Downes
lawrence Kearney, Daniel Turner M c Perry: Captain,
Snans' s. MoCauey, Eli A. r. Lavass,e, slas H. String
nam, Isaac Mayo, James Armstrong Samuel l.. Breese
.Snon Forrest n g. Cox, esq, OF Washington, Judge
pdvocse, -6ah, Amsrieoy, '7'e'
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

The correspondent of the Baltimore Sun to speak
from behind the curtain when he states that ''The Re-
public will be actually started at the time proposed.
ah June that "a large capital (has been) embarked in
it, that he paper will doubtless be edited with ability
and if its principles not sufficiently known through
It's prospectus, they may be from the fact, which has
assumed by many that its senior editor MR. BulD
ras the prompter and actual orer of tie second Allison
letter." The late assertion in OF the organs to the
contrary Notwithstanding there be doubt that the
paper be established under the auspices of the ad
mnistraon and that the prospectus submitted to the
consideration of the cabinet
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

lNl form the ladies and gentlemen Of Washington, George
Town. and Alerandria that his May ball viii lake place
Tickets be had at the Drug Stores OF McCery, Butt
and Deiany at FischeIs Sationss Hail. az Browns and
Labbes residence and the door the night OF the
ball.
Ap 2i-dtd
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-09

ny II o. y u II n 1zS' '1UCtJO"eUS
VALUABLE PROPERTY ON THE ISLAND AT AUG
TION.-On Tuesday, the 18th instant, at O'Clock,
m, shall sell in front OF the premises by virtue Of de-
cree of the circuit court the following property, Wis
In square No $780, lots 6, 6, s, 81, 80, 49, aud a.
Do No $780, losl, e. 3. g., 7, -, TO- IL, IL, 81,
and 22.
Do No. 4i3 lots No. and 4.
Do No 4l4 part lot No s.
The attention of gentlemen is respectfully requested
the properly very desraby located being in the imne
date vicinity of the Smithsonian Institution.
Terms One fourth of the purchase money in cash. the
residue in six, twelve and eighteen mouths, for
actory secured bearing interest Deeds at the expense
of the purchasers.
Sale TO commence in square No SS9.
NICHOLAS CALLAN, Trustee
May Cd f. c. 81 G F. DYER, Aucts.