The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-30
Latest flom the Parish Prlaon.
Bulletin of the Prisoners Health, Condition an
General State

Bulletin of the Prisoners Health, Condition and
General State.
We take pleasure in informing the public that
we have made the most extensive and exact ar.
rangemsnts for receiving the earliest and most rs
/ able intelligence from the Parish Prison. Not
only are our reports made up in the most accurate
manner by shrewd observer and one well versed
in all the phenomena of vegetable and animal life
! but they are transmitted to us through the most
tusty agents and with a skill which defe5 compe-
tition and discovery. We hope that our efforts to
! inform the public of the state of the Great Pri-
| soneF's health, condition and prospeets--the all
absorbing theme of popular attention-will be duly
! appreciated. We believe we may say, not in the
spirit of boastng but with the just pride of those
who are doing all they can for the public veal,
that ours is the only paper which has established
communication with the Great Abducted Rey.
Dispatches are furnished to us every three hours.
FIRST DEsPATCH-AUGUsT %, 6 O'Clock, A. M.
| Rey has just got up from his bed. He looks
much refreshed by his nights sleep He prespired
good deal during the first hours after midnight
but towards morning cool breeze sprung up and
closed somewhat the-pores of the skin. When he
/ first woke, he looked little heavy and dull hav-
ing demanded bowl and basin of water he wash
ed his face and then his countenance resumed that
serious and solemn, yet serene and benevolent
| expression characteristic of the man.
! SECOND DIsPATcH-9 O'CLOCK, An
The prisoner completed his toilette soon after
sent my first dispatch. 1t is remarkable that the
first article of dress he always puts on is his
Panama hat. After his hat followed his shoes.
He did not change his shirt; for he says he has
formed an attachment to the shirt which has &C.
companied him through Rll his trials and tribula-
tons. He. does not like, he says, to take it from
his body When the Great Rey-for even in tri-
hes every beholder observes the greatness Of the
man--was completely attred, he drew towards
him chair. He takes seat always with extreme
| caution; he seems to have a touching and lively
/ remembrance of being obliged 10 sit for hours in
| the bilge water Of the Mary Ellen After remain
ing inthoughtfor more than an hour, bordering,
/ doubtless, on the eventful career he had run, on
his present proud position, and it may be, on the
| instability of all human greatness, the Abducted
arose, yawned, stretched himself, and signifed his
desire for breakfast. The table was spread; he
took his seat with his usual caution. He ate hear
| ty and with avidity. He seems to prefer solid ar
tcles of diet: this indicates the strength and en-
| durance Of the mans character. After breakfast,
he went again to his bed and seemed by his half
closed lids, to intimate that he desired to be left
alone. accordingly left the ROOM
THIRD DIsPATCH-12 O'Clock, NJ.
entered Rey's room few minutes ago He
was just rousing himself from the rsvere in which
he has been plunged. Indeed his imagination
seems always at work, for he never appears to no.
tice much what is going on around him. He ap-
| pears always halfaseep Food and wine seem to
be the only stimulants that bring him back from the
world of dreams to the world Of reality He was
! lunching when / entered, and think he enjoys
lunch highly-another proof of his wonderful saga
city. He speaks to no one while eating. I think
he is altogether absorbed in the operations of his
! stomach-his internal operations, as the German
philosophers say. Lunch finished, Rey called for
mOrante and Magnnis. They appear to haunt his
Thoughts; and after eating he seems to enjoy their
company more than anything else. need not re-
late their conversation; it was carried on almost
entirely by mods, winks and smiles. Thinking nv
presence a restraint on the trio, / made low bow
to Rey and retired.
FOURTH DIsPAToH-3 O'CLOCK, P. NJ.
Rey is preparing for dinner. He seems elated
at the prospect before him. His mouth waters
he rubs his sleek and rotund cheeks; then gradu-
ally lowers his hand and rubs his belly. l under
| stand that he takes soup; at least so it is whis
/ pered in the precincts of the prison. As to his
| tastes, he himself seems 10 keep a mysterious
! silence. His reserve on this subject keeps the
most inquisitivs at a distance. The ailor tells us
that three O'Clock has arrived, SO must close this
dispatch.
FIFTH DIsPATcH-6 O'CLOCK, P. NJ.
After dinner the prisoner slept. His numerous
attendants insist that strangers shall not enter and
disturb his SAUNDERS. He SHORES terribly, lam told
by those who have stood near him in Sleep The
snore is described as loud, deep and terrible-a
sure indication of a high and generous nature
No doubt the prisoner sleeps soundy; after lifss
fitful fever he sleeps well.' ! cannot but admire
his appearance in sleep, especially when he gruns
and turns over in bed.
SIXTH DIsPATCH-9 P. NJ.
Soon after my last dispatch left the prisoner
awoke from a dream. 1t seems to have been of
the Principe and garote, for he hangs his head and
looks sad. For a time he wandered in his talk
but supper was mentioned, and he seemed to return
to his senses. He ate supper if he had taken no
dinner. He takes coffee and not tea-a sign of his
truly American tastes. He scorns beverage that
the English wished to thrust upon their colonies.
He knows, he says, that he is in a land of liberty,
where man can eat and drink what he chooses.
1t is refreshing to hear him speak so sensibly.
Aftersup he talked more than usual ; but a few
minutes ago he seemed to become drowsy, and
threw off his coat as if preparing for bed was
permitted to remain until he took off his Panama
and got in bed. He has just begun to snore.
SEVENTH Observation-Disclosures.
The prisoner perspires less than last night /
think the prison air agrees with him and has
strengthened his skin. The pores are clearly not
so open and relaxed. He has kicked off all the
cover this shows his innate love oflibery he does
not like to be bound by sheet over him. think
ae will pass through the night without his health
being seriously endangered.
EIGHTH DIsPATCH-3 o'oLoCK, A. NJ.
As the morning air comes in the sleepof the pri-
soner seems to be more disturbed. He clencbes
his fist as if in wrath. He grits his teeth as if in
the death struggle with a mortal enemy. He pants
and writhes. All, who can read the secrets of his
great, deep soul Hidden from mortal sight are the
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