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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

MISS THoRNToN's MYSTERIOUS DEATH.-The
young lady, Miss Margaret A. Thornton, who was
found dead in her room, at the Delavan house, Al
bany, last week, the next day after arriving there,
it is the opinion of the physicians died from in
Illumination and perforation of the stomach from the
introduction of some corrosive materaln Her
friends at Nashua N. H., have telegraphed on that
the body might be properly prepared for Transport
aton to her family. Il is supposed she took some
thing to aay pain. The deceased was on her way
from Jackson, Miss, where she has had charge Of
a Female Academy, to her home at Thornton $
Ferry, New Hampshire. Her connections are OF
the highest responsibility the letters Of introduce
ton found in her trunk, from FranElin Pearce and
Charles @. Anterior and others, show that she was
the granddaughter Of Mathew Thornton, one Of
the signers Of the Declaration Of Independence.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09
J sroRM M LANoAsrEn. = Singular DeaM )

DTVHM IN IANuAsfkH' = lothguEuF Uedth b5
Lightning The Lancaster Union says:
A violent storm, accompanied with the most ter.
rife thunder and lightning, passed over the city Of
Lancaster and vicinity, on Sunday night, about II
o'clock lasting nearly hour, and the rain fall
ing in torrents during the whole time. The light
ming struck telegraph post opposite the tavern in
Diliervie, at the junction Of the Harris lurg and
Columbia Railroads, SCATTERING it to the resem-
bsnce of broom, and passed up and down the
wire three or four hundred yards, splitting and in
juring a number Of other posts. One branch On.
tered the station Of the Harrisburg Railroad Com.
pany, over which the wires pass, doing some in
jury, breaking a number of window lights, and
finally passing into the ground by one Of the posts
of the building, We regret to learn that Mr.. Hi.
ram Baughman, Of Georgetown, Bart township
was killed by lightning curing the storm. He had
retired to bed in company with his wife, and while
lying BY her side, the fluid passed down the chin
ney, killing him, but leaving her unframed.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

CHoLERA.-The Helena, (Ark.) Shield, reports
the existence of cholera on the river above that
place. Il says that the disease is prevailing TO
considerable extent in Chicot county, Ark On the
plantation ola Mr.. Honeycut, few miles above
Columbia, every white member Of the family, four
in all died. and several Of the negroes four corpses
three whites and one negro being in the house at
one time, On the plantation of Silas Craig, nine
negroes died -Four negroes died on the plantation
Of John A. Craig. A number of other deaths had
taken place in that county from the scourge The
victims are sick but few hours in most cases,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

REFINEMENT OF CRUELTY.-Kinkel the poeti-
cal professor of law at Bonn, who tried six or
eight months ago, for participating in the Baden in
surrechon, and sentenced to imprisonment for life,
is removed every three months from one prison to
another. These repeated removals of the unfortu-
nate poet have their origin in species of refined
cruelty which seems incredible They are intended
solely to prevent him from having any communica-
ton with his friends, for an old law exists which
presenbes that no prisoner shall be permitted to see
visitors until he shall have been three months in
prison His hard case exciles mnch commiseraton,
not only IN Prussia, but in countries where his
poetry has made him known
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

1t is with extreme regret that we announce the
hopeless condition Of Gen. Coe. For the last week
he has been gradually sinking, and we learn that
his life is now despaired of by his physicians.
A few days more will probably terminate his
earthly existence, and deprive society and the
State of one of their most valued members and
able and useful citizens.-MemphSs appeal, 3D..
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

MENDIDe CAST IRON VESSELS BY Fusion.
The Washington Republic thus refers to a package
lately brought home by Commodore Geisinger, for
the patent office;
Van Braam, and more recent travellers, having
often referred TO, without sufficiently describing,
method, in universal in China, of rendering
cracked castiron vessels perfectly sound by means
OF fused iron, the commissioner took advantage Of
an offer made by the Hon, ]. Balestier, u s. Envoy
to Eastern Asia, to furnish any information on the
arts, etc, of the East. Mr.. b. has sent by Com.
G. a vessel repaired in his presence, with speci-
mems of the materials and implements employed,
an account of which will appear in the next report.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09
M q rrie d.

Aug. 8, F. III. BRIHKMAN and Miss MARGARET WEISS.
Aug ), in the Parish of Ibervle, THEODORE THEME.
MANN, of NewOTleans, and Mis- CAROLINE MARIoHNkAux
OF the Parish OF Ibervile.
InNewport, R. t., July 26 Col. JAMES w. BREEDLovE
q New Orleans and ELIZABETH GILL; daug of George
w. Fenton, Esq. Of Nyack, NY.
At Baton Rouge, July 80. WIN. ROBINSON and Miss Lu.
-
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

CHALLENGE AccEPrED-- The Southron (di ssh
q the % inst announces that the challenge thrown
out BY Gov Quitman, to discuss the merits of the
Nashville Platform against the Compromise Bill
o. the committee of thirteen, viii be taken up by
several gentlemen, friends Of the latter measure,
at any time or place that shall suit his Excellencys
convenience.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

The Washington correspondent of the NewYorlS
Herald, writing on the 29rh, says;
We understand that the President has rented a
comfortable cottage over in Georgetown, where he
stays Of nights, has physician having advised him
that the WhIte House, in the dog days. is in an UNI
healthy situation for residence.
To a stranger the White House would appear to
be IN the most healthy situation in the District il
he knew nothing OF the localities of chiiis and
levers. But the Potomac alongside the city, when
the lde Is down, is little better than widespread
moFass, reeklng and exhaing lis poison in the sun.
IL Is bordered on the other side Of an immense
swamp, which at this season of the year is full Of
bull.trogs and decaying vegetable mater.
What Is the result! The heights, all around the
city, during the dogdays, subject to fevers and
levers and agnes Of every type, while the heart OF
the cltys at lower elevation, is healthy. Some OF
the family of President Polk, during his four years
residence at the White House, were subject 10 fever
and ague mrs. Polk, we believe, did not escape
single season. And if we mistake not, Mrs
Taylor had an attack of fever and ague last Fall.
John Tyer's family were more fortunate, only be-
cause they had been acclimated on James River to
this very malaria. As for old Tip, We have reason
70 suppose, though he died in April, that he caughl
his death by his early morning walks along the
banks OF the river.
While the cause continues, the White House
must be an unhealthy location in the dog days,
beautiful as 1t is, and inviting as it appears for
health and pure air.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

SERIOUS AfFRAY.-We learn that serious
difficulty occurred at Paris, Tenn on the Goth ut,
between Messrs' VIM. johnson and Seth Cowan.
After exchanging angry words, johnson drew two
pistols, both Of which failed to fire. Cowan then
drew revolver and discharged four barrels, two
shots taking effect which, it is thought will prove
fatal
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION AND Loss OF LIFE.
YIN me morning ofthe 31st ult. the steamer Amer.
sea exploded steam pipe, when sixty miles above
Dansio, NY, scalding some twenty-five persons
and killing the Second Engineer and two Or three
others. Names unknown as yet The America
was on her way down from Sanduskv.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

NEW TowN-There was recently sale of the
lots Of q new town, called Calhoun, in the State
81 Georgia. 4 is stated that the sales amounted
70 over $4,000, They were sold at good prices,
and 70 business men, and very large amount Of
capital will be invested in the business Of the place
which will make i one Of the best trading points
IL Cherokee.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

The HEAT.- Folks are not alone, in this sec.
ton, in the sweltsring living and breathing they
have had to undergo the past few days. A New
York letter says:
The last day Of July, so far, this summer stands
hrsL IN the weather gauge. The mercury, in the
coolest place in Wall street, stands at 90 in the
shade in the sun it must be 100, If not higher
Horse. are dropping down in the streets, and out.
for the DAY. ~
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

ENCOURAGING TO BIGAMIsTs.-In the case OF
Catherine Bennett and Thomas Roberts, charged
with bigamy at NewYorh, the parties were dis
charged from custody, under the statute of limila-
tons, no indictment having been found within
three years after the crime. This was in conse-
quenee of GATHERINGS husband being in the peni-
Tertiary all the while, and not knowing Of her
d0ings.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

Hon. Joseph Grnnell and Hon. Samuel f. Vim
ton, members of the House of Representatives of
the United States, arrived at NewBedford, Mass -,
on Saturday, from Washington, for brief sojnurn,
TO renew, the Mercury says. their wasted energies
and impaired health
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

Carlo bassigallope, a skillful italian musician,
recently died in Providence from the effects Of poi
son-having taken an ounce Of tartar emetc, sun
posing il to be cream Of tartar
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

AT louisville, on the Both ult, the river was at
stand with full feet inches water in the canal
The weather was warm and cloudy with the Their.
mometer at 81 in the shade
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

The citizens of Columbia, Tenn, have voted to
subscribe $50 900 for the improvement Of the nav
Igation of Duck river.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

A machine for applying animal power to the
working OF railways so to supersede the locomo-
tive engine, has been invented in Italy, and recent
ly tried upon the Southwestern Railway, England
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

The weather in Cincinnati on the 3Oth was
: extremely pleasant" says one of the editors
81 that city. On the same day, we have accounts
Of many deaths in New York and Philadelphia
from strokes Of the sun.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

Tie PARRoT.-IA a small family in the south
part OF this city, there parrot which hadfound
home there for years, and had become pet of the
family. A child was taken sick this spring, and
was not seen by the parrot for some days The
bird had been used to repeat her name and in the
chllds absence kept repeating the name so inces-
sanity as to annoy the family. The child died
the repetition of the name was kept up, until one
Of the family took the parrot to the room where
the corpse lay. The parrot turned first one side oil
ITS head and then the other towards the corpse
apparently cycling it, and then taken back
lie never repeated the name again, was at once
SILENT and the next day died Portsmouth, ". II
Journal
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

A fellow calling himself Joe Miller, from Vir-
(Mass) Railroad Depot, on Friday last, in pay
ment for ticket for New York. and a telegraphic
dispatch being sent to Norwich, he was there ar
rested. About $3.50 in bad money, were found on
his person: The Worcester Spy says that in de-
fault OF bail for $1,000, he was committed to prison.
lie has been in the western country at various
places, from Cincinnati to New Orleans.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09
cholera DlspatoI.es.

IT. CINCINNATI, July 3d.
The board of health report, for the "a hours end
ing on Monday, 80 deaths, IL being from cholera,
ana 50 from other diseases. Up to Monday even.
ing, tney report 70 deaths, of which 10 were from
cholera and % from other diseases.
m. ST. LOUIS July 3d.
Ihe cemeteries report for the "a hours ending on
Saturday at o'clock, P. M. 10 deaths bv cbnisra
For the same time on Sunday, cholera deaths
were reported.
~, :, =, LOUISVILLE, July 30
The board of health report for the as hours end
ing last evening, As deaths, of which II were from
cholera and 3S from other disenses
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

Two persons were drowned in the Canal near
Albany, n, on the both ult, one by the name Of
Ebsnezer MCGEE, and the other boy. name not
known.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

The Cholera has entirely disappeared from
Nashville. The total number of deaths caused
by il is estimated to be, for the city and vicinity
three hundred and eighty-eight
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

Fifteen hundred tons of railroad iron were recei
we'd last week, at Petersburg, Va, from Newport
Wales, for the Petersburg and Roanoke road, and
the South Side road.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

In point of fact, Gov. Quitman needs no defence
before the people Of Mississippi Mississippia,p.
Not since he gave up the Bond question. But
he does need defence before the Court Of the U.
States for Louisiana.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

lHE EXPLOSION oE THE AMERIoA.-The N.
4. Express has the following dispatches concern.
ing the explosion of the America:
Another steamboat explosion has taken mac
we learn, By dispatch from Erie, that the steamer
America, from Sandusky for this port, burst a
steam pipe OF drum about o'clock, off BarcoIous.
and was towed into Erie by the Alabama. One
o. me engineers and two other persons were killed
Ana many others badly scalded, two of whom have
crank crank The decks Of the boat were torn mn and
badly shattered fP anu
,,,' have just received the following list Of the
~ y lar as ascertained, by the accident of
sns america last night. There are Others vvhose
y. We are unable to learn. There were TWEEN
cy ;ss. injured Of whom nine are dead and six
Miah Nh. 0saets badly perhaps mOrialy, wounded
p ,enss haeEeftys Buffalo, badly: Michael rl,C,o,no.
totlasnes p5dy Patrick Weh Bniao bs5ic v1not'
&; i19snnett, Bal.on Spnnes slightly 9auX Wm'
s aess9yn Ct badly Pack aoay, n; va Snahae
9 and I'VE chidIeniIe and two Children bady c2aner
~ saaeff,ls badly Thomas Timber Bnfs5 n,iIo-
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

DINNER TO Mr.. CLAYToN.-The Delaware In
dependent states that there is some talk about get
ting up dinner for the Hon. ]. M Clayton on his
return to that State, by his particular friends and
it is said, he is expected to make speech on the
| occazion
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09
ALABAMA AND Tennessee RIVER Ro.n

ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE River Rom
The Knoxville Register says;
i, This road is intended to connect Selma in
Alabama' with Gunter's Landing, on the Tennes,
rs assI Inc Alabama river, which is navigable
Up 10 selma for STEAMBOATS, al all seasons Of the
yeag, empsies into the Mobile Bay at the citv Of
Mobile, Thus, by means Of this road and the Ala.
paina river, we might without difficulty, reach ths
cry Of Mobile, and thus reach the ocean either
through this route or by the Georgia and South
Carolina railroadsn - -1o1'li
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

The hull and engines Of the Viceroy have been
sold at Halifax for $4,000. The purchaser was a
party at Yarmouth.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

3s WILLARD FILLMoRE.--It seems that destiny, or
iate, or the military fame Of Gen. Taylor, or some
tnlng else, has placed this man in the Presidential
Chair.
The Carrollton Democrat thus commences a long
disquiaition. Such discovery certainly exhibits
evidence Of great wisdom.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

MAssAcHUsETTs.-Asahel Huntington, Esq, is
named as probable candidate for Congress, to
supply the vacancy oooasioned by the deoesse Of
Hen, Daniel P, King.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

CosT OF SQUEEZING LADY's HAND.-A man
in Plttsbnrg has been fined 81 62f for squeezing a
young lady's hand.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

CEN GIRAB4LDL-This distinguished man has
gone % lhe Pavilion, Staten Island, where he Is
ipns =. Il = said that he will remain there a
gig Of AsNiork. - = e w
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

Most Of the merchants and business men of
Philadelphia have gone to Cape May and other
watering places.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

Nashville editor was recently assaulted and
severely beaten by member of the Adeiphi The
atre police The assaIlant was held to bail in the
sum OF ST. 600.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

The New York Mirror states that Messrs Spot
ford, Tileston d Co., have contracted for a new
steamer to run with the Southerner to Charleston.
The latter vessel will resume her trips in Septem-
Der next
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

On Thursday, the 9Th instant Mr. Ii. H. BoRoHRRDINs,
native OF the Kingdom OF Hanover but for the last
years a resident Of this city
S His friends and acquanances respectfully invited to at
tehd his Funeral THIS AFTERAOON Aug o. O'Clock from
his late resdence l51 Old Leyss
On Thursday evening, at O'Clock, PHGBK LAIDLAw
HUNTER wife Of William O. Raymond.
~ her fnends aud acquaintance and those family
respectfully inTsd TO attend Funeral late
corner tsrt and Moresu Streets THIS EVENING O'clock
without further notice.
Aug 3, at Mississippi City, DANIEL HUBBARD aged
years and months, son OF VIM. h. and Mary Cook.
son OF the lae J. b. Foley.
Aug q, Mrs goHANEAH KANE, native Of England and a
resident Of this city tor the last Is years.
July ., Mrs ELIzABETH BEReHINs aged 10 years. wife
OF MIR. George Berghins
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

Every Senator of the United States is now in
attendance, the Washington Republic says, except
Mr. Borlsnd.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

EIIsnUHt51 July 80.
Of this city, and gentleman much esteemed for his
many good qualities, died on Sunday afternoon
from an attack of the cholera.
Several cases Of cholera have been reported du-
ring the past few days.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

Thursday, August Is, has been selected for the
funeral solemnises in the city of Boston in honor
Of Gen. Taylor.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

shark, nine feet long, and weighing upwards Of
tive hundred pounds, was caught in net in the
outer harbor OF Gloucester, recently.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

A STEAMER IN TRoUBLE.-The schooner Mary
and Susan, at NewYork, reports having seen on
the morning of the 2Sth 40 miles South of Cape
Henlopen, a steamer painted black, with a red
streak around her and two yards on the foremost,
with the loss of one wheel and rudder. She
under it. They appeared to have great officially
IN keeping her on her course; her gaf-topsail was
set on the nainmast, and the jib was also set She
made no signal of distress.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

Mr.. Thomas F. Thompson, of NewYork city,
who died on Monday last, bequeathed $4,000 or
upwards to various charitable institutions.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

CoPPER--fhe steamer Franklin brought 10 De.
tFoit last week $4,000 lbs. of copper, in pigs from
the Bruce Mines smelted there, and Considerable
from the North American and Cliff
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

The excitement among the tailors in NewYork
is still not ended
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09

A Lunar Rainbow attracted the attention of sew.
eral persons at Newark N. j., recently
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09
Pnaler WinrehOlEse.

No, 6S CAMP STREET.
~ Just received, and beng discharged from ships Quebec
and Toronto, large assortment Of supeT6ne aud cheap
LETTER PAPER.
PRINTING PAPER, al sizes, constantly hand
PRIN TING INK;
PRINTERS CARDS etc at low prices.
ESTerms Cash.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-09
CRNCI.

The Wreck OF THE BRIG ELIzABETH-Detec-
lion Of Land Pirates-In our recent accounts OF
the wreck of the brig Elizabeth, off Fire Island,
it was stated that every thing that washed ashore
from the wreck had been seized and carried off by
the people residing in the vicinity. Accordingly,
Mr.. Maxwell, Collector of NewYork, accompanied
by Mr.. Tallmadge, the Recorder visited the wreck,
to ascertain the particulars of the whole affair He
had previously sent several customhouse officers 10
various parts Of the Island, who met him there,
and communicated the result of their investiga-
tons 1t appears that they found evidences of
guilt in at least forty houses. The NewYork Ex-
press thus details the result Of their Investigations:
The property seized will be brought to the
city, and the names of the parties with whom it
was found are TO be laid before the Grand jury of
the county, which meets this MONTH In one
house, was found 1000 pounds of wool; in an
other' iory bars OF soap; in another, twenty, sew
enieen, etc. in another, quantity Of silk; in
another, barrels Of oil; in another TASKS of oil.
Leghorn hats, etc. All this came from the wreck
OF the Elizabeth, and some of the goods had been
carried miles from the wreck. Some of these ar
ilcies were found in the possession of respectable
farmers; and upon the person of one woman was
found dress supposed to have belonged TO the
Countess Ossoli; and there are reasons to suppose
that this dress was not only taken from her body
when drowned, but that its owner had been plum
oereu OF tne Jewels which 1t contained. Some OF
the clothing of the Countess, and of her child
and some of the clothing Of Horace Sumner, were
found as also the marble bust of child all of
which are in possession OF the authorities.
1t is due TO the fairer sex TO saw that, gene
rally, they seemed shocked at the conduct Of their
husbands, sons fathers, brothers, and friends who
had brought home these fruits of plumber and mis-
Fortune In one house, however, women were
found braiding the rich straw into hats and these
had half completed their work. In another in
stance, even the ships carpet had been stolen and
used II was apparent that had half the zeal been
manifested by these laDd-pirates to save life and
property, as there was to commit acts of robbery
more lives and property might have been saved.n