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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

The prospect OF the planters in Harrison county,
Texas, is not extremely f1attering. An ordinary
crop Of corn may be realized. The cotton planters
already complain some of the depredatons of the
boll-worm and the caterpillar. In regard to the
cotton crop, much depends on future DEVELOPMENTS.
The Baton Rouge Gazette of the 24th says:
From all we learn the crops in this Parish
are fair and promising. The cane looks well, and
will yield more than was anticipated some weeks
since. Although not very large crop is expected
this season, yet it will probably be a fair average
one.
In West Baton Rouge, upon lands that were
not overlooked, we hear that the cane looks fine
and vigorous.
We understand that the crops, both of cane and
cotton are coming OUT finely in East Feliciana,
and that good average yield may be anticipated
The Pointe Coupee Echo of the 18th, SAYS that
the crops In that Parish, where there are crops,
present most promising appearance.
A friend, residing in the South western section
OF Mississippi, informed u.s. the other day that TIE
cotton crop was backward and poor in his section,
and that he did not believe over two-thrds crop
would be made.
From the West Feeiana Chronicle, 9th inst
Weather-Crops.-The rays of old Sol for a
week past have been unusually penetrating. The
Thermometer has stood at 98 in the shade. Since
our last notice OF the Cotton crop there has been
slght improvement, not sufficient however, to
change the opinion expressed by us as to the yield
We have asserted and still assert that it will fall
short at least one-fourth. Many of our planters
have commenced picking, although but little Cot
ton is yet open. No sign of the worm yet
From the Bayou Sara Ledger, August "a.
The Cotton Crop.-We learn from several very
influential planters that although the stand of Cot
ton is not good that of favorable seasons, yet
the hollis are large and numerous in fact several
think that the crop in this and the parish of East
teliciana, will equal that of good ordinary seasons.
Two planters in particular have informed us that
they have never seen cotton-stalks so prolific of
large, fine and full bolls the ottonstalks of the
present season.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Giants BOnes.-The Elzabethtown Ky,) Re-
gister says that week or two since Mr. John
Harmed, living on Rolling Fork, about 10 miles
from this place, discovered human bone protrud-
ing out of the sand the river bank. 1t proved to
be thigh bone, perhaps the largest ever seem 1t
measured about six times the number of cubic in
ches as that of common sized man. Judging
from the size of the bone found it once belonged to
human being some IL or 10 feet high Mr.. Har-
ned has also found collar bone, which is about the
same proportion. That it is human bone, there
can be no doubt
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28


Fse''eh's Company for California through
leras--ETtsnsiUs Forgeries on Messrs. Hoaclaael
y Asptn'oaA.-The NewYork Herald of the 18th
says:
we have heard of transactions in connection
IN some way with the name Of Mr.. French. having
taken place, which have caused considerably cow
motion. not only in Texas but among certain cir
cles in NewYork. II appears that drafts for LARGE
sums, on wealthy and respectable parties in New
York, have been sold the route. and money
raised to a large amount. Messrs. Howland Il
Aspinwal Of this city, yesterday received drafts on
them to the amount Of thirty thousand dollars which
have been drawn upon them without any authority
whatever, and which were disposed OF in San An.
tonic and other places in Texas. Such drafts were
cashed by the parties to whom they were sold, on
the faith of letter OF credit purporting to be is
sued by Rowland Sc Aspinwall Of which the fol-
lowing is copy;
NBwYoRK. May 10. Ie-o
ms morning has been received and duly considers In re-
py we authorize value upon us at any time in the
the eonsdsSS s sums p suit your we have
snn h many wishes Tor the success of your enterprise We
sisisnea, Your friends,
esTslg the that above trSe COPY from the orEina
eSlsned) {. B, BuBBlIr. Br MAJ and Al NJ;
We have the authority Of Messrs. II. a. A. for
tnat they never issued such authority as il
contained "a the above, and never attached their
Frenchs name has been used IN tbe sa,Is In, ~,
without authority. All drafts drawn in dis man.
ner are, therefore, worthless. We do moi knos,,
what to make Of this matter. There Is e;,baS '.
very great mistake somewhere, or something worse
At all events, drafts drawn in this way NAV he
looked upon al fraudulent, and that Messrs, How.
land q AsrlnTsll viii nc, HOVspt them
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28
LNar Books.
wFor Sale Low Prices at
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N. o. StatiOners' Warehouse, IL Camp st,

Robin'on's Louisiana Reports Holcombes Digest Of the
IL vols ions Of the United States
Martins Reports, old and new prene Court.
series, complete IIolcombe's Merchants Boo
Martins Reports, new edition, Reference
VOL l. comprising vols. l. 3 8 ocombes Lsading cases
Of the cid series, with Judged Commercial Law.
Morgans marginal References Hoeombe's Law VI Debtor
Greiner'a Louisiana Code OF Prac- Credtnr.-~
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Ben amin and sdells Digest warren'u Law Studies TAI
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Deslixs Digest, continuation oil Morebeal's Practice.
Benjamin and Sidelrs addison on Contracts
DesI Louisiana Supreme Court Law Landlord and
General Index and Digest Moral Law of Nations and
Civil Code of Louisiana. lean Polity.
Dalam's Digest Of the Laws OF o Bren's American Mil
Texas. Law
Mackeldsy's Modern Civil Law De Hart Courts Martial.
Marshall on Insurance. Hatse's Military Laws U. s
Browns Civil and Admiralty Romans U. 8, Naval Laws
Law. Hall on Trustees,
Hough's Military Law. vattel's Law Of Nations.
Strphens's Nisi Prus. Butns's Justice.
Chry's Practice. Hhiard on Real Property.
Curss RightH and Duties Of HoHinan's Legal Outlines.
Merchant Seamen. Thacher's Criminal Gases.
Gordon's Digest wbea ons Right Of Search.
Jeferson'a Manual Peers's U. s. Supreme COun
Equitable Jurisdiction Of the ports, I7th vol.
Court Of Chaneery. Equity Digest.
Anhon's Guide to the Study of Holthouses Law Dictionary.
the Law. cushizg's Manual.
Arehbods Landlord and Tenant Monesquisus Split Of The
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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

the 18th, man named Michael White met with
most shocking accident while at work in the yard
OF the Novelty Works, NewYork. He was pre-
paring iron arms for fly wheel of sugar refining
machine, and in an instant was Frustrated to the
ground by sPiston cover weighing over three tons,
wnlcn iell from post and struck him in the back,
injuring the SPINE and brusing various parts of the
pody' Ihe unfortunate man was quickly taken up
and conveyed to his home, where he was attended
by two physicians, who were both of opinion that
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

psneSnela-A recent letter from Caracas saws
the present Legislature, who have been onno,sJ -
Monagas's party, have been bought over. and VIII
vote for he Presidents brother. Depend mon ~
word Of him who II convenant with Venezns lo
affairs, that the coming election, with its bribery
mats abe destruction Of this fine but most unfortn
nate Of countries. Nothing can prevent England
from selzinR her, and at this moment British gold
ana Influence are busily engaged in the work Of
bloo1lsss conquest
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

BY the Galveston we are in receipt of the News
of the oath inst. 1t contains no intelligence from
the Legislature.
The fifth steamship intended for the Galveston
and New York trade has been launched at New
York on the 10th inst
The fine new ships of this line in the order they
were built the Austin, the Milan, the Travis,
the Fannin, the Wharton
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

The death Of Dr.. TroOst is serious loss to the
world, and much more serious loss to the excel
entinstiiution Of learning with which he has so
long been connected, for there his place will not
easily be supplied.
Itis said that his geological cabinet and other
salntfc collections--the fruit of half century's
pathpt research and iudioious exchanges with the
sarLsss Of both hemispheres--w The richest and
largest ever possessed BY any individual in this
country.
DE-. TToost was the father Of DR.. Troost, Of Mo-
bile who, in civil engineering, and other depart
meats Of science, has already won high reputa-
ton.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

RftssEG--Aa Important Doex1lent-A Russian
circular note to the European Governments de.
rares that the Emperor regards the difficulties Of
hc present state Of Europe as capable of no solu.
where those treaties had been broken distance had
prevented intervention; that the same difficulty
did not exist in the case of the Duchies and that
in order to maintain the integrity of treaties. he
would lend his sctive support to the King of Den
mark IN his endeavors to incorporate the Duchy Of
Schleswig into The Dsnish Monarchy. The note
boasts Of the support which the Imperial Cabinet
will lind IN It's determination 10 uphold the treaties
If 1910 10 The Government Of Fssnes, which IL
called faithful siiy.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

A Days Eating at a Hotel The following are
given as some of the statistics of the United States
guests at the house, to which may be added 100
children and 800 servants, making 100 persons to
feed daily. They consume, besides many other
articles, the following each day-500 lbs beef, 500
do mutton, 500 chickens, $50 ducks and turkeys,
250O eggs 900 lbs. butter, 1900 rolls for breakfast
barrels of flour.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

NavaL-The U. S. sloop-of.war Germantown.
Commander Charles Lowndes, sailed from the Ma,
Wy Yard on Wednesday, the 21st instant, for New
York, in pursuance of orders from Commodore Par.
ker, Commandments Chief Of the Home Squadron.
The o. S. sloop. of-war Albany. Capt. Randolph,
sailed hence for Boston the 10th inst, agreeably
to orders received from same source as the above
The U. S. schooner FliFi. Lieut. Comd't E. Far.
rand, is now lying off the Navy Yard ready for sek
and waiting erdsFs.--PSnsaeSio GnSsttp s6sh.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Mystery and Excitement in DanVtHs-A Miss
Smith, formerly of Luzerne county, died few
days since at Danville, Pa, under circumstances
leading to a suspicion that she was the victim of
dreadful outrage, Her death-bed disclosures caused
the arrest Of lawyer named Rankin, and William
H, Crandall, physician of the town in which she
lived. Crandall has been committed to the Blooms
burg iail
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

The Secretary Of The Interior - The following
notice Of the Hon. T. M. #. McKrnnan, in con.
neciion with his appointment as a member Of the
Cabinet. we cut from the Washington (Pa) Repor.
ter, Washington being the place of his residence.
lt was written before it was positively known
whether Mr. Mex would accept the appointment:
The President has rendered 10 our fellow
toWnsman, Mr. Mekennan, q seat in his Cabinet as
Secretary of the Interior This, coming altogether
unsolicited, is faitering compliment 10 Mr.
Mckennans but one that is richly deserved. For
honesty. integrity, prudence, and true moral worth
Mr.. Mckennan has no superior in the country
lie Is The very man for Cabinet counselor in the
present crisis calm and dignified, vet courteous
and affable 10 bis general department; wise and
prudent in all his thoughts, firm and decided in his
political principles, with energy and resolution
Tor every emersency; Of enlarged views and a
heart purely and feryenily patriotic in every inn.
pulse commanding universal esteem, and possess
ing tne slnbounded confidence of the entire country
mr.. Mckennan's appointment will be hailed with
sineeFe satisfaction by the wings Of Pennsylvania.
ana s, me wing party throughout the Union. We
belaVe mere Is no man in the State whose appnint-
msnI would give as great satisfaction, OF be SO we'll
eaicuaieu 70 enlist a warm and cordial support 10
Inc new Administration. Mr.. RlcKennan did not
seek or expect the appointment, and did not desire
IT, II ne We're to consult his own f.elinas alone
ne would decline the honor thus voIun,arlv sen
dered him. Bot it is likely he will Weld 10 The mr.
gent solicitations of his friends and accept ,he an
p0iniment." wy "P
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

:, apps on a Grape Nne,-Mr. Nice of Potts
apple tree. The vine has for wears borne bossona
put no rult This year fruit appears, which exter-
naly is apple, with its down, its flush, its tufted
crown, ETC.; internally the pupy texture is more
grsPe than apple, but the seed and Oapsulsr tsEu.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Light Draught-Captain John Ktnefeter has
built a steamer, at Pittsburg, capable of carrying
two hundred and fifty tons, which draws but twelve
inches with wood and water on board This boat
is now laying up ,caiting for loo soater, the river
being at the stage of three feet ten inches.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

The wife of President Fillmore is about TO be
presented with a magnificent coach, bv a few
friends in NewYork State, in honor of her being
the first lady from the Ststs of New York who has
presided over the honors of the White House at
Washington.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

The Great South Vestern Railroads.&c. Con-
vention of delegates from all parties interested in
the line OF railroad through Virginia and Tennessee
to Memphis, will be held at Wytheville, Va, ON
the 1lth of September.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Some schoolmasters are in the habit of drawing
their words very badly. We have heard of one
who called up little fellow in school, and said to
him, " Ben parse ehild!m To which the little
fellow replied, "No, amt / am mothers y
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Col. Beaton.-The returns from Missouri leave
scarcely shadow of doubt that the State has been
carried by the whigs in consequence of the division
ia the democratic ranks, created by Col. Benton I;
and that the Colonel himself will be superseded i'll
The Senate Of the United States by a whig.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

There is little baby out West whose arm at the
elbow can be encircled by lady's ring 1t is
three months old, and weighs II pounds.
We hear of another infant somewhere out West
who, at IS years of age, weighs but little short of
500 pounds
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

11s, ne 'Sllowng eminent scientific citizens of the
ssa'es nave been recently elected Foreign
dan Psss q ne Astronomical Society Of Lon
aon Professor Benjamin PIERCE, Of Harvard Uni.
T TT professor Alex. D. Bache, Superintendent
u y. o Ssast Survey; Professor o. M. Mitchell
s.lscinnati Professor Sears c. Walker Assistant
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

TIE STATE or LOUISIANA,
Parish Of orleans, City of New brieans, I
Be Il Remembered That on the alih day OF July AZ b
1850, before the ubscnber JUST OF the Peace IN and
Tor the city Aforesaid, personally appeared CHARLES Man
son. Secretary, ETC., WIN being duly sworn according 10
law, doth depOso and that the within lust and
rue and the books Of the crescent
Mutual Insurance COMPANY Of New Orleans.
(Sgped) q, J. MANsoEI.
sworn 70, ana snosrihed before me- the day and year
above written. CSignel) J. Il. WIsTRE,
Second Justice OF the Peace Tor the Parish Of Orleans
The Trustees have this day declared dividend Of tAyty.
faTcs and Onod cent the premiums Of
he past payable in scrip and after the second Mon
day in August next.
The Company would also give notice that they now have
commenced writing LIFE RISKS and hereafter will continue
to make LIFE, FIEE, MARINE AND RIVER INsugAEcEs.
They oier this community all the advantages OF A0ae
institution whose profits invested in their Inst and tho
security OF real and substantial capital oil Three Hum
dred and Sixty Thousand Dollars.
THOMAS A. ADAMS, President
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Madam Anao Bislop.-On the night of the
10th, new operate season commenced at the
Astor Place Opera House, New York, under the
auspices Of Mad. Anna Bishop and nj. Bochsa.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Forests Prize TRACED of Mohammed, written
by Mr. Miles, of Baltimore, the New York Globe
says, is to be performed, with Mr. Neafe in the
principal character.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Negro and Indian SVSraOs.-Tbe Micbio.n
State Convention has adonted a clanss sxtend;Ho,
the elective franchise to Indians and their descend
ants and also resolution submitting to the people
as separate proposition, the question of extending
the same right to the African race.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

His Exeellency Don Luis de la Rosa, Minister
PlenipotentiaFy from Mexico, with his family, and
Senior de Ia Rosa, Secretary Of Legation have
arrived in the city Of New York.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

The Difficulty Nth Portugal Settled--A cores
pondent Of the N. Y. Herald, writing from Wash
inglon on the I7ih, says:
Mr. Webster has had a conference with the
Minister resident from Portugal here in Washing
TOM The result OF which was the settlement of the
whole question. Portugal 10 make provisions for
the payment Of the four claims, admitted by Count
TOTAL in his NOTE to Mr.. Clay, our Charge to Lis
bon, and the reference of the General Armstrong
ease to the arbitration Of third power, which,
lhink, will be Sweden. The Portuguese Minister
has, accordingly, left Washington, not with his
passports. but for Philadelphia and NewYork, to
enjoy. in all probability, The cooling breezes Of
Staten island You may look upon the Portuguese
controversy as good as settled
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

The notorious Five Points, in the city of New
York, it is said, is improving in morals 1t is time.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Coid-bloOaea Matrder.-A man by the name of
Charles Bird was murdered by three men in Phila-
delphia, on the night of the 18th inst.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Mr.. Clay has declined to visit Saratoga this sea-
son. Writing from Newport, August IA, to a
committee Of gentlemen at Saratoga, he says:
have been constrained to limit the duration
of my absence from my public duties at Washing.
ton, and, having experienced very great benef
from the invigorating air, and the sea bath on thi,
locality last summer, | have concluded to remain
until my return to Washington
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

We learn from Washington Citv ab,, M.
Joshua II, Bradley and Gen. Walter Jones bav.
been retained as counsel for the negro thief
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

The Albanians estimate that two hundred thou
sand persons will visit their city during the fair in
September next.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Grisi, it is stated, will not, for a family reason,
be able to fulfill her Russian engagement, for
which she was to receive $4,000
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28
8. of q. ...Meetinga Thls Eveninr.

PELICAN DIVISION, No. /, at Pelican Hail. corner of Com
mon and st. Charles streets, at O'Clock.
JEFFERSON DIVISION. No. 10. at 8, at Gretna.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Sudden Death.-Mr. Thomas Lawson, boiler
maker, in the employment of Mr.. Alvin N. Mil
Ter, suddenly died in Savannah, on the 2lst
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Il Hon. John w. Davis, u s. Commissioner to
sentaiiyes, arrived in Washington Civ on The 18Th
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

The Baltimore Sun estimates the population of
that city of 165 Geo
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Hon. s. A. Eliot, elected by the wings of Boston
to succeed Mr. Winthrop in the U. s. House of
Representatives, was the first of the signers of the
letter to Mr.. Webster. containing the expression
Of the commentator by the citizens of Boston of
the sentiments of his great speech on the slavery
question in the United States Senate. This fact
indicates his politics. Heis, besides, gentleman
If high order of ability
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

NOmtnation--Hon. Lewis C. Levin, of Phila.
delphia, was, on the 18th, nominated by the Ma
tive Americans of that city for reelection to Con
gress.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28

Death Of d.. Gerard Troost.-The papers of
Nashville, Tenn. come to us clad in mourning on
account Of the death, on the 18th inst, of DR..
Gerard Troost,
Dr. Troost has been Professor Of Chemistry,
Geology and Mineralogy, in the University Of
Nashville for more than twenty years, and for the
greater portion Of this time has, also been Geolo-
gist Of the State of Tennessee. He was a
native Of Holland, where he received libe-
raj education. Early in life he manifested a
Jealous devotion to Natural History and Chsmis-
try and more especially to the then infant sciences
Of Geology and Mineralogy. With view to the
more successful prosecution Of his favorie studies
he visited Paris and for several years was pupil
Of the celebrated Hauy. He removed to the United
States about forty years ago aud, in due time,
became an American citizen. His entire life was
conseeated to Geology and the kindred sciences
with what success, is known by his reputation and
his published writings, in every portion of the
world where science has votary:
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28
Congressional ElecttonS.-We find the follow.
ino disnatc in the Raltimnre IA narg

ing dispatch in the Baltimore papers:
BosToN, Aug. 19-P. N.
In the First District, S. A. Eliot (whig) is un-
doubtedly elected The vote stands as follows
Eliot 1855; Sumner (freesoiler) 4S9; Heard
(Gem.) 2S1 scattering 81.
In the Second District, Upham (whig) is proba-
bly, elected.
In the Fourth District it is thought there will be
no choice
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-28
Another piquant letter from " The Little Un''
win be found on our lirst pags--AIsO. Poem.

Important Amend,nsats. Ihs Judiciary Com
niliee Of the House Of Representatives have re-
ported Amendments TO the Senaie's bill, supple
mental TO the act for taking the Seventh Census,
increasing the compensation Of Marshais, etc
The fist 70 strike out the words, " with the inen-
ton to become permanent citizens in the clause
thai the enumeration in California, Utah. New
Mexico and Oregon shall include those who left
the United States prior to the ssr Of last June, and
subsequently. After SONS conversation, the amend
ment was agreed 10. yeas I0I, nays So Another
amendment authorizing The Secretary of the Inie-
rior 10 extend the time for making returns in GER
tain cases was Adopted, and The bill passed.