The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-02-09

and Falcon, giving full and graphic descriptions
that wonderful land, and details of the great fire il
San Francisco; Proceedings in Congress; Resolu
tions Of Mr. Clay Foreign News by the Niagara
Legislative Proceeding; Report Of the Great
Gaines Case-Arguments Of Counsel important
local matter-arlicles on the Baliufe; Tax upon
Capital; an original story interesting sketches
original and selected poetry; city news OF The
week, etc, etc. Numbers done up in wrappers
ready for mailing, can be obtained at the counter
&c We must express our obligations to the
steamers California and United States for papers.
THE CoNcoRDIA IHTELLIGENcER.- Mr.. Ed
ward, the editor OF this well known and widely cir
culated print is now in the city. 1t does not be-
come us youth to pass criticism on one of the
Fathers Of the Press in Louisiana He and his pa
per are both too well known.
TmE GAINES Su1r.-Mr Gryhes spoke yes
terday four hours. Much of his time was occupied
in reading Louisiana decisions. Ii is most unfor-
trnate that on the Supreme Bench there is not one
Judge practically acquainted with the civil law as
it existed in the French and Spanish Colonies, and
as IT is now in force in this State. l, is mon
strously unjust that the rights of citizens Of Loui-
siana should be passed upon by men VIGOROUSLY
ignorant, not only Of our codes, but of the unwrit-
ten law which is exhibited in the legal usages Of
the courts. What aggrarates the mischief is, that
they assume know our law better than the Judges
Of our highest courts. The manner in which Mr..
Grynfes labored the only point of local law, which
he says the case presents, shows that he under
stood the necessity Of Calculating the subject. In
deed, the subject of the yacant estate, the h9ri-
detas .jacsas Of the Roman CODE presents one Of
81. Il Il 4
already passed, Mr.. Grymes will probably con-
clude curly to-day. A report Of Mr.. G's argu-
muent on Thursday and yesterday viii be found
on onr FIRST page.
The Tax ON CArrrAL- Both houses have
passed the bill amending the city charter-or, rath-
err deelafaloEy Of the power granted BY it-and au-
thotizing the municipalities to lay tax on capital
The bill passedwithout opposition, received the sig
nature Of the Governor, and will be promulgated to-
morrow morning in the State journal--all done in
less than a week. This law gives the municipal
councils power to assess taxes for the last three
years. We learn that some Of our weallhYan pub
iIc-spired citizens to contest the constitution
atty OF the law In this day, the first duty of cit
lzen is to cheat Uncle Sam, and secondly, to cheat
the county in which he lives; 10 bear as few Of the
burdens, and enjoy many Of the blessings of So
ciety possible. 1t should be borne in mind that
taxes but the penny premiums which wealth
pays forits protection. Forou own part, we should
be glad 70 divide every Saturday night, and then
there would be no necessity for taxation; in that
state Of equality and universal happiness we should
hear no grumblings Of excessive taxation, for there
would be no such aristocratic monster as Wealth.
The LYcEuM.-The rain Of last night of course
kept away the usual audience. Prof. Forshey de-
cliHed to deliver lecture, but he talked very
agreeably for half an hour, and dismissed his
audience well pleased with their visit.
DEATH OF Mrs. ScuDDER The steamer Mia
CARA brings the melancholy intelligence that this
estimable lady, the wife of the Rev. John Scudder,
who has labored for more than thirty years as a
Missionary Of the American Board died at Madras
the 10Th Of November last, after brief Illness
Of four days only.
TINS LAND OF THE PuRIrANs.-The anniver-
sary Of the birthday OF Thomas Paine was cee.
bEaled in the good city Of Boston by firing salute
public meeting, etc. The city government was
even censured for the refusal of Faneuil Hall upor
the occasion Such demonstration in the Soutl
would be commented upon by the whole Northern
press.
Tue WEArHER-Y esierlay was decidedly disagreeab,
day eloudsabove mud below pedesraiz through
the deuged Streets and days and buses assisting ia applying
The extra coating from the DHles prevailed anC
city locals suffered The very few Of The descendants of Eve
that were forced to Gle Storm reminded one of the
old Scotch coupet Id the song Of King Charles as they
wended their the crossings Tie energy of tee con
tractors for keeping the thorougaIgs repair was made duly
conspicuous In despite OF the pellug shower,
era carts throwing in loads OF brekba Royal street, III
MP holes that otherwise might have enguped some Ia pay.
ing proprietor of cab aud van, and fell swoop taken
the whole establishment into the deep bosom of the mud.
The places Of amusement felt the bloo. The ST. Charles
was but toeaby filled; yet Hackett played with bis usual
spirit The American stripped ofitscustoary audience
50 the drama OF the Carpenter OF Ronen could cope
with the elements The Panorama too failed to draw
though the scene OF the Falls of Niagara opropos 10
the night.
BENEFIT Ma HAckETr-This distinguished actor
makes nus last appearance for the the ST. Charles
night and it for his benefit we expect TO see an over
flowing house the occasion. Jack Fasta viii he him.
soil again IN the Play of King Henry the Fourth after
which, MIR Hacket will appear Mons Hor6icu The for
mef character IS the great Of Mr. H. and has gained him
an envlahe fame The personaiion to the ia perfect
embodiment Of the Poets thoughts and wors-a real SIR
JefR, with all the irresistible humor that attaches to his goss
Mortality Commend us, say we, to Hackett's Fagfa r.
WHEN care s heavy upon the brow, the irsone duties OF
NE have rused the brighter anees OF the mind scene from
Henry W. with Old Jack upon the boards would Danish
uie blues and arouse the buoyan feelings Of oden
New BooKs.-J. II. BEoHTEL & Co., No. 10 Camp
street have number of works. received By the steam
ship Georgia. We cal attention to their advertisement in
another column
FURNITURE AT Auor1oN-Wm P Scott sells this ,lay,
at the Old Auction Mart 81 Camp street. quantity OF yau
able Household Furniture worthy of the attention OF house.
keepers and the public.
SALEs BY SYKES HYDE & Cove particularly call the
attention Of dealers to the sales today by this firm great in
dncemets are Offered 10 purchasers At halpas 10 O'Clock
al the Aneon Rooa 81 Magazine street, Grocerie proy
IONS aud LIQUOR at i0O'eoek, the place 800 Of
Ming superior Poughs, consisting of the different numbers
and at clock, Port and Madeira Wines etc also al
houf at Illsettoas Boston Warehouse in Lafayette street.
iouo bags kio Colee, saved from wreck OF the bark MARY
land At haiipast 4oelock, on the Leyee between the
9afkeis m the tifst Municipality the cargo of the brig Lon
Sana, direct from Genoa, consisting Of Wines Olive OIL
Chinese Ffnits, Cotials, Lemons Figs Venicel Mscca
nom, Chcstnulss etc, etc. Terms liberal
CAssEDys sALoos.-A lot Of tine Salt Oysters inst rece
Ved and ready to be served up in the style usual to Ibis nom
uar Saloon.
MURPHys REsrAuRANT.-Th famous house offer, ever,
ndueemen to the epcure and the advertisement to-day show
The extent OF the arer and the lberaty OF the host
TEE HoLBRooK SALooNs.-Read the tempting bin of far
for this particular day, which displayed in another conmn
and exhibits catalogue Of daintes fit fog an American soye
reign.
CRESCENT CoFFEEHoUsE.-CAsAs, so long and iavorabl
known TO the New Orleans public, has reopeed the Crcen
Coeehouse the of St. Charles and Gravier streets
II is fitted ina very handsome manner and the exeeei
plan adopted (Which rather novelty in the Second Munc
pa Of serving up coffee, and chocolate in addition
The contents Of the bar, meet with Success This afte
neon at S0coek the saloon viii be open for the season.
cnEAr sroRE.-Who has ever passed in the vicnit