The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-14


General ChangaFnier is said to be the most pow
erfui man in France, at the present moment, and
ms Importance is increasing to an extent which
makes HIM the object of considerable jealousy in
high quarters
Victor Hugo has applied to the National Assem-
bly, Tor leave Of absence, the ground of indispo-
sition. He has an affection Of the throat, caused
by the fatigue Of the Tribune.
In France, statement of the revenue for the
first six months of 1880 gives as the amount of The
SUN total, $50 $4,000 francs showing an in.
crease during the last year Of some million of
francs.
The utmost establishment, as well as low. has
been created both in Austria and Hungary, by the
disgrace into which the butcher Haynau, has
suddenly fallen.
The cholera at Viesna is on the increase.
The potato crop in Ireland, is in the most favo-
rable condition, and sign Of the rot is any where
visible.
A cargo OF ice has arrived in London from one
OF the Norwegian ports. 1t is the first time such
a cargo has ever been brought from the north Of
Europe in British ship to England.
The immense tortoise, sent as spresent to the
Queen OF England, from the Cape of Good Hope,
is 17S years old.
In the year ending 9th OF January last the wine
imported into England amounted to 1910, 067 gal
ions. The quantity retained for home consume
tion was 6,25l ,S62 gallons. Brandy was much
imported last year account of the cholera, viz
to the extent of 4,4S9, $40 gallons, of which
2, lS7,350 gallons were retained for home con-
sumption.
vessel arrived short time since at London
from Canton, with several cases of Chinese fire.
works, the first that have ever been brought as
cargo to England.
Jenny Lind will embark for this country on the
2lst OF August, accompanied by Mr.. Benedict the
pianist, Herr Dechmann, the vioinist, and Signor
Belletti.
There has been much dissatisfaction EXPRESSED
in England, regarding the medical treatment of
the late Sir Robert Peel many believing that had
his attendants-Sir Benjamin Brodie and Mr..
Hodgson-been more active in their measures, his
life would have been saved. The London Lancet,
however, defends their treatment, based as it was
on long and intimate knowledge of the physical
organization and nervous temperament of the pa
tent. 1t seems that Sir Robert was peculiarly
sensitive to pain, and any attempt to apply even
ordinary bandages, would have FASTENED his death.
M. Poitevin, the aeronaut, made a second ascent
on horseback short time SINCE in Paris, and with
entire success
The Nepaulese Princes were so delighted with
the rapid movements of English cavalry regi-
ment, that they wanted to buy one.
Fifteen years ago. says French paper, young
sailor named Laurendeau, rescued young Eng
hsh lady from drowning at Roneri he was pre-
scented with money at the time, and thanked BY
the glrls mother. Recently English gentle
man found out the sailor, and told him the lady
wished to thank him in person. and to settle 10 600
francs year upon her rescuer; Laurendeau, also
received 900 francs to pay his expenses to London
RUSSIA AND ITS EMPERoR-This year, it is
said the Emperor Nicholas will either resign the
crown or perish Such prediction, so positively
asserted, might Of childishness if uttered in
the garb OF prophecy, but those who are familiar
with the secret history of Russia know well that
beyond the period OF 25 years no Emperor is al
lowed to reign in that land. There is, or at least
has been hitherto, power behind the throne and
above the throne which none of the soveregns
have been able to resist or evade. The dreaded
family of the Orloffs the hereditary ministers OF
that power. The inevitable distinction is theirs to
be by prescriptive right the agents specially em-
ployed. Alexander occupied the throne for the re-
stricted periodic failed to reign and persisted.
Diebitchz fell into disgrace. One OF the Orlofs
appeared in the camp. Soon after the General was
reported dead. Orloif remained Who next was
the question in mems mouths. Duke Constantine
died suddenly. Oroff still remained and only de-
parted when the Duchess was announced as having
suddenly died. The maxims of state policy which
animate the ancient mobiles of the Empire, impose
upon Nicholas a duty he dare not despse-,hat
duty is to resign or accept his fate. A few months
will confirm prediction not thoughtlessly uttered
". y. Tribune 9Th.