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Several weeks ago we published some lines of
poetry (by courtesy received from an unknown
lady correspondent The note was written in such
a pretty hand, and the appeal to our galantry was
touching, that we could not resist the soft i'm
peachment.e Bat now the Mobile Register very
gravely says they were not written bya lady, but
by young gentleman, who has made them ser
siceable as incense at various affairs" We regret
that our good nature has put end to this worship
Of the young poet We know poetaster and
mnsielOner Of similar calibre, who has dedicated
the same piece Of music and accompanying verses
to three different ladies, with equal success For
ourselves, we shall certainly follow the advice Of
the Register and not be misled by petticoats and
polite notes until The temptation offers.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

Abuer Smith, from Massachusetts, took three
alligators from Louisiana to Cincinnati, for the
purpose of exhibiting them. One of them bit him
on the arm, and terrible inflammation superve-
ming, he died in the hospital of that city
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

TAYLOR SoLEMNITIEs IN PHILADELPHIA
The most extensive preparations have been made
by the Philadelphia City Councils, for a grand
military and civic procession, in commemoration of
the death of President Taylor. Thursday, the
25h, was fixed for that occasion; subject, how
ever 10 the stale of readiness of the military, and
to any previous engagement of Bishop Potter, who
was to deliver the sermon in Christ Church. An
effort was to be made to have "Old Whitley" for
The occasion.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

VISITORS AT SARAToGA.-The Saratoga Wing
says that the number of persons arrived at the
United States Hotel, Congress Hall, and Union
Hall, up to this date, have nearly doubled, as com
lS4l and greatly exceeds the list of that year, up
70 the same daie.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

HE LATE PREsIDENT.-The acts and speeches
which marked the closing scenes of Gen Taylor's
life viii doubtless be gathered up and treasured in
'he memory Of his countrymen. The following
anecdOte is related in the NewYork Mirror:
~ Is but few days since, when a delegation
waited upon him to demonstrate aeainst his liberal
position on the slavery question: and to talk of dis
I'ios' as the inevitable consequence of the admis
SION oil oaliiornla as free State that he uttered
these memorable words Gentlemen said the
President if ever the aag.of disunion is raised
occupy the Chair, will plant The stars and strnes
alongside Of it, and with my own hand strike il
down, L not soul comes to my aid south of Ma
son " Dixon's line T"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

The Washington Monument is now over sixty
four feet in height Nearly four courses have been
added since the resumption of the work on the
opening of spring. The receipts for the month of
June amounted to $780,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

PUBLIC PRINTING.-The Washington Union de-
MES that all the compositors on The public printing
have been discharged 1t says they have only a
fIrlough. The inquiries made in the House, in re-
gard to the printing, excite attention
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

MoBILE.-A match race for $500, a single dash
of mile, was run over the Mobile Race Course on
the 25th, between Reuben Butler and Gazelle
The former won the prize with ease
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

The MEMPHIS AFFRAY.-The Memphis In
quirer says " We learn that no action was taken
at the late term of City Court in relation to the
parties concerned in the recent ARRAY which re-
suited in the death of A. Trigg and the wounding
of Gen. Coe and others. j. Civilians who shot
Gen. Coe, was released from his bonds, the Grand
Jury having failed 70 find bill AGAINST him.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

The Hon. John c. Clark, late member of Con.
gfess from NewYork, was lying dangerously i'll oil
cholera morbus, at the National Hotel, Washing.
ton, on the 18th inst
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

FROM CANADA.-The death of the late Presi-
dent is announced in the Kingston (Canada) papers,
with the marks of mourning, usually adopted by
the American press
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

MONUMENT TO PRESIDENT TAYLoR.-The U.
S. Senate, on the l7th, in spirit and in manner
which did it honor, passed, by unanimous vote,
through all its stages, bill, introduced by MIR,
Webster, making an appropriation Of two thousand
dollars for the erection, in the Congressional Gene
terry, of a suitable Monument to the late lamented
President Taylor.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

The Worlds Exhibition of Industry, at London,
next year, continues to excite general attention
throughout Europe. The brick building which is
Of nearly every nation of the EARTH is designed to
be 2300 feet long, and 400 feet broad and the roof
ed area will contain 800 600 square feet The vast
central hall will be surrounded by light sheet.
iron dome, l60 feet high and 200 feet in diameter,
or nearly double thai Of ST. Paul's in London.
which is ll2 in diameter. Philadelphia, now
in London, will probably succeed in removing TO
the United States such parts of the English Ex-
hiblion il may be practicable TO transport after
the close of the show in London. This Yankee
enable thousands on this side of the Atlantic 10
admire, and profit by, the rich treasures of human
skill and industry
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

Mr. PetIie was the officer who conveyed Emily
Mayfeld from the guard-house 10 the Hospital 10
confront her with Shadriek, the murdered man.
He feels agrieved that in the Crescents report Of
the arguments Of Counsel, he is charged with hay.
ing dragged her to the Hospital. He now informs
US that he acted under the order of the Recorder
and that he employed cab TO carry the woman to
the Hospital. This statement relieves him from
any responsibility, other than that of obeying an
illegal order. Officers too frequently imagine they
must obey all orders Of the Recorder; but they
may yet learn that illegal order is no justliica-
ton for an unlawful act. The Recorder has nc
right to order person to be iaken to any Other
place than the jail.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

to the Rev. DR.. c.: Dr., what is the difference
between this pussyism, they talk so much about,
and puppyism +" "Puppyism," replied the doc
tor, " is founded dogmatism, and pussyism on
the cateehismn
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

CONTRADICTED.-The statement of an aggra-
waiting insult offered to Mr. Barrenger, the Amer
lean Minister at the Spanish Court, by Narvaez,
proves to be but another of the numerous iiotions
resorted to by the London press to throw dscredit
on cur American ambassadors There is not the
slightest foundation for il.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

The steamship Europa sailed on the 18th from
New York for Liverpool, with rs passengers 81
for England and for Halifax. Among them is
Baron Gerolt late Prussian Minister. The
Europa takes out $685., 535 in specie,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

The democratic convention of the Oxford and
Lincoln Congressional district, Maine, on the 10Th
inst, at Dixfeld, nominated the Hon. Charles An
drews, of Paris, for Congress, by very large ma
iOrity
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

A White Gunpowder, said to be more powerful
than the black, has been manufactured in Eng
land 1t is composed of chlorate of potash, loaf
sugar, and prusseate of potash.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

CoNNEcTIcuT AND UsURY.-The Journal of
Commerce says that the Legislature Of this State
has passed law restricting the forfeiture for usury
only to the interest, leaving the principaland that
this is equivalent repeal of the usury law, as no
one will set up the plea for such paltry difference.
This has been the law for many years, both OF
Mississippi and Louisiana. In this State, case is
reported where the interest forfeited amounted to
$4,000. It is the first case ever argued by MIR.
:. 5 Prentss in the Supreme Court of this State.
Inc NEw STEAMER LEXINGTON. We are
indebted to this new steamer for the latest Louis
Hse papers. The Lexington is on her first trip,
having Just been turned of by the enterprising
ana sklli'Gl mechanics of Louisville. She is a
handsome boat 225 feet in length, 30 feet beam, is
well finished and elegantly furnished. Her very
hight draught, being only &c inches, without freight
enables her to make regular trips during all sea-
sons OF .4e year She is commanded by Captain
James Mather, who is equally well known for his
skin as an officer and urbanity as a gentleman.
We wish him much success.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

Francis Bowen, editor of the North American
Review, has been chosen Professor of History in
Harvard University.
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MAGnoLIks.--O Oar thanks are due to Mr.. Win
chester, the Gloucester Expressman, for a bounii-
fu supply oftAe fragrant magnolia, on Friday Alst,
and again this morning, from Gloucester, where
they are indigenous. Boston Transcript.
This is ibe Magnolia Glauca--a small, but very
fragrant variety.
A correspondent Of the same paper, thus speaks
g We did not visit the magnolia swamp, where
that beautiful plant il now 10 perfection Of bloom
although we procured some Of the flowers. The
Flora Of Cape Ann is more various and abund-
ant than that Ct any other known place in New
England Dir. Piper, editor Of the Gloucester
News, and one Of the most accomplished natural
lists ia the country, assured US that he had found
every flower Of note, growing in New England, in
Gloucester not 20 speak Of the magnolia, which is
to be found no where else north Of Philadelphia. y
Next spring, we intend 10 send the editor of the
Gloucester News a bouquet Of Louisiana magno
las if he will only tell us how they can be pre-
served. Lobster and peas are sent in vessels her.
metieally sealed, why not flowers!
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

- - NaIcbezi May 3, Is5U
and observing your Advertisement Delta called to see YOU
about fpg with Truss having previously used the different
Kin sold in the oreH to no purpose They p'rect source
o. annoyance My rupture yearly increased filing my SOU
with terrible iorebo ings for had eyewitness
to tie awful results sFangated rupture Now my apprehension
are oil gone my mind is eomposed and cam with y myself
and surprise friends among whom most eminent
physicians, inform that curd-that my rupture has not
shown self for months The bottle You gave me is all
used up and think necessary continue of IT,
wond like you send Mr. JONES' made trip to
Newreans purpose to have 1T him with Truss was my
bouse last Sunday and quite well pleased says
easy he times osets he has and only by
feeling He believes although he skepcal got
the Truss that his curabe and that Truss and prepare
ton him will cure it suppose his ah
by The present condition of my If persons knew how tn If
suf rings aggravated by the the odAhione ftng
Trusse they would them comfort de-
rived and the security felt the your Truss certainly over
balances all pecuniary considerations.
With respect and ssteem remain yours, etc.
T. w WA
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

-, LOUISVILLE, July IL.
ehildren-whole number of intermenls go To-day
Is observed as day of mourning for the death Of
Gen. Taylor.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

Rev. Edward L. Parker, of Londonderry, N. H.,
dropped dead in the streets there on the 14h after
preaching three times during the day.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

Rev. Henry NJ. Denison, of BROOKLYN, l. l.. was
On the 10th inst, married to Alice, daughter Of ex.
President Tyler The ceremony took place al The
residence Of the lady in Charles City Co. Va
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sCOvIL & MEAD, TIA Charities street.
Aa lnyigOratns and HenlthiuI summer " odIcine
Sanctions. and P4tYoaized By the -caiS""S
of Madcal Prn..slon lllh-

h ) By merely pouring a tssrp1IAf~' ,t ,
cooling ard ETaief eaervescng beverage q q w Aleh
SOL water g. the taste and mParling oo,9l vi hs
befhH Of The eeehratei Settler wlteri " ~ Wy
Of aaenee sammend in Che highest 1n,taI leI men
n, sgeeets m Biioas sfisetions sELTzER aPERiENT
tDyfpfpHiA
III ysr;ous clairs eaps si1tJ OF he Stomach and all
ilna in warm lattudeH,f ~. aHuu n
an HE most eonssque been generally Ffsereti
t0 a tate nj a. DRY results have Invariably followed. In
b dsiai int 70 ves, action upon the system
red energies nave peeh rsFiFeai ana ita nsauy tore
-. fsuoF has been introduced the
o o. the public which has tseh uni' stlfac-
mr. ants Efsrvescent seltrer Aporientn It
@ AZ this preventive and diipelsr Sick Head
49, Of the Body Loss Of appetite Aeidiy of
- . iurerunneFs Of Bilious FetTe teaspoon
ID IA regularly morning integens With the
a. - day, and invariably elasticity Of
4 - ssPlrits which gives Esal TO every oynert
= sold Wholesale aud retail b. JAMES TARRANT.
s- 26s Greenwich street, OF Warner, NeWYofk.
,or aae by slCkLES & CO. Drursists,
Ira z1p a srtet gents Proprietor
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About one-half of the village of Evansville, near
Hazleton, Pa, has been DESTROYED by Ere.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

William Perkins has been arrested in North Dan
vers, Mass, for burning church, and has confess
ed that he did it for sport.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

BIoLoGY.-The Chicago Journal says, young
man has been brought into that city for medical
treatment in consequence of still being subject to
the trightful images conjured up by experimenters
IN Biology. A case of this kind occurred at
Rochester, N. Y, the time of the lectures of
Messrs Burr 81 Fske
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

Mr. Hall, of Buffalo, late law partner of Mr. Fill
more will be made assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury, it is said
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The PANAMA STAR.--Files of this paper have
been received BY the Falcon, and we are pleased
to see the great improvement shown in its columns.
The vigorous pen Of our friend L. A. Middleton
has transformed the Star to paper which viii be
particularly welcome in the States. May he meet
with that success which his sterling integrity and
acknowledged talents deserve. In this city and
Mobile be has host Of well-wishers.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

very interesting story is told of the curious
and exquisitely finished worries, sent home by Mr.
Layard, from Nineveh. When they reached Eng
land, TO every appearance they seemed about to
ence instantly detected the cause of decay Boil
lhem,' it said, :" in preparation Of gelatine it
is that constituent part Of the ivory which has per
ished." 1t was done; and the worries are as hard
and as firm as when first carved they may last
another thousand years or two. The merit OF this
suggestion is contested by the Dean OF Wesmin-
ster and Mr.. Owen; it may very probably have oc
CURED TO both resourceiul minds
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

HE TooMBs AND STEPHENS AFrA1R.-The
correspondent Of the Philadelphia American, under
date OF the 10TH has the following on this subject
very serious and unfortunate misapprehensons.
to use the mlldest term, have been published in
various quarters, concerning the illness and Incl
dents connected with the President's death, II Is
not true, as has been stated that Mr.. Toombs and
Mr., Stephens visited Gen. Taylor after bis ;nd;s.
position, and threatened vote Of censnre II Ia
refused to coincide with the policy which thew
recommended. Mr. Toombs called upon General
Taylor on the morning Of the Sd of July-the dnv
before he attended the celebration-and conferred
fully with him in regard to the Texas difficulty.
The President stated his purpose to hold posses.
sion of New Mexico, and to resist with all the
power at his command any attempted aggression
Mr. Toornbs expressed his opinion 'of the conse-
quences which would attend such policy, and the
interview closed with an emphatic understanding
on both sides. Mr.. Stephens was no party to the
conference, and was not informed of its character
until the evening of that day. 1t may well be
doubted whether the interview referred to ever
made any impression upon the mind Of General
Taylor, after its occurrence If it did, his family
and constitutional advisers are more ignorant than
The correspondent who gave the story publicity.
This statement is due alike to the memory Of the
dead and in justice to the living.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

Wetransler, with much pleasure, TO our columns,
from the Panama Star, the following notice Of Two
of orr much esteemed predecessors in this establish
ment:
I" We had The pleasure, on Saturday, Of meeting
Mr.. William Walker, formerly one Of the editors q
the New Orleans Crescent, who arrived here en-
route for California, where he goes, we learn, 10
join Of his former associates, Mr. Hayes in the
publication Of paper in San Francisco. Mr. Wal.
ker il an able and easy writer, and in connection
with Mr.. Hayes, who Is among the best practical
printers IN the United States, will no doubt publish
one Of the best papers on the Pacific. We wish
these Two genIlemsn all The success which lheil
talents and ENTERPRISE so richly deserve
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26


THE TEHUANTEPEo TREATY.-The National
lntelligencer, speaking of the treaty with Mexico
to secure the right of transit by railroad across the
Isthmus of Tehuantepec agreeably to the princi-
pies laid down on that subject by President Taylor
in his annual message, says
f." The success of this negotiation cannot fail to
be gratifying to commercial men and indeed to all
who look to the retention Of our possessions on the
Pacific. As ancillary measure to the great canal
BY the way Of Nicaragua il must go further toward
binding together the Atlantic and Pacific States
than any thing which can be devised, except in
deed that magnificent enterprise itself, which is
now taken under the protection Of all the maritime
States Of the world. President Polk instructed
Mr. Irlst, when he sent him to negotiate the
treaty Of Guadalupe, to offer FIVE millions of dollars
for the right of transit across at Tehuantepec
Every benefit contemplated by that arrangement,
Il our intelligence be true has been secured by the
administration OF President Taylor without costing
the nation dollar and we gain the additional ad.
vantage OF binding Mexico herself to protect the
work which is necessary to unite us with our Pa
cific Territories. The benefits resulting to The
United States from the canal and railroad viii be
incalculable; and through ages to come the name
Of President Taylor, who took the first steps
toward uniting all the nations of the world in an
object so beneficial to ALL viii be remembered with
gratitude. He has now passed to his account and
no iia,ery can soothe the dull cold ear of DEATH
but WEI who supported him in life, gladly pay this
feeble tribute to his honored memory
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

The Alexandria Democrat calls the Picayune
that sterling Whfg sheet" After that, we shall
not lose our temper, even though the Mobile
Herald viii apply that same ugly epiihet to the
Crescent The writing editor Of the Picayune is
Mr.. Wilson, democrat Of the strietest sect, and
the best informed political writer in the State
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

The silk factory at Chelsea, near Boston, is in
rapid preparation for being actively worked.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

A dspatch Tram HALIFAX dated the 10Th, says the
ViceFoy has heen finally abandoned. The hull will
be sold on The 25lh, at Yarmouth
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

DEATH OF PETER HAGNER, Eso.-The veneer
able Peter Hagner, for nearly half century Third
Auditor Of the Treasury, died in Washington on
the 10th inst, in the seventy-eighth year of his
age. No officer ever served the Government with
more fidelity, or discharged his duty with greater
punctuality, than the deceased. Millions of the
public money passed through his hands, without
the loss of a dollar.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

PHILADELPHIA FRE.-The relief committee in
session at independence Hall received $500 on the
18th, which makes "a total amount of $3.50 IS
collected through their exertons in aid Of the suf
iers by the late fire. This is apart from the $50 900
appropriated BY the city and Northern Liberties
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

Nine negroe slaves were drowned on the 18Th. in
North river Matthew county Virginia. They%be-
longed to Drs. Taliaferro and Singleton
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Telegraphic

ST.. Louis, July is.
The city register reports 2l2 deaths for ihe past
week, of which n are reported to have occurred
Of cholera OF the whole number liz were chill
dren under five years Of age, This statement shows
marked diminution Of mortality on thai Of the
previous week.
PIrTsBURg, July l6, P. N.
The river has 8 feet inches water in the chan
mel and rising. Weather pleasant.
CINCINNATI, July 16.
In the last "a hours the deaths by cholera number
%, and by other diseases AZ.
The river has risen 3 inches. Weather warm.
The following was telegraphed to the Memphis
Appeal;
NASHVILLE, July 10, A. N.
There were IA inierments here yeserday-9 Of
cholera. One from South Nashville--one from the
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

The SIAMEsE TwINs.-A paragraph has gone
the rounds announcing the death of the Samese
Twins, in England. The N. Y. Tribune of the
18th says
We saw yesterday a letter from the Twins, dated
June 10, at their residence in North Carolina,
which said they were both in good health and
spirits, each having just received addition to his
family making Chang the father of five children,
and Eng of four. This is pretty good evidence
that they are still in the land Of the living.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

NAsHvILLr. Univ ne. p. \

NASHVILLE, July ~, P. NJ.
Five deaths to-day-three of cholera. Cumber-
land river has again fallen almost to low water
mark-4O inches on the shoals, and at a stand.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-26

HIeH PRIzE DaAwN.--We learn that the fore
man Of one Of our fire companies has drawn $4,000
in the Havana Lottery. A friend gave him hall
ticket and ho intends sharing with the donor his
prize money.
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$. of n. .Ieetlngs This Evening.

UNION DIVISION No; g. at Crystal Fount Hail. 272Tcboupi
touas street, SOelock.
LOUISIANA DIVISION No H. at Unity Hall Marignv Buld
ings, Third Municipality. at o'clock
You've MEMS MAGNOLIA DIVISION No. H. at Pelican Hall
cor. Common and st. Charles streets, at So clock