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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

For Catyorntd.-We learn from the North Anne.
rlcan that the steamship Union, recently built and
launched at Philadelphia, is nearly ready for sea.
Her length is $50 feet; depth of hold 90 feet; she
is &c feet in breadth-is of 595 tons burlhen-and
her engines are of $50 horse power. She is in
tended for the California trade. In few DAYS she
will be ready to receive freight at Philadelphia
after which, she will go to NewYork, receive ad
dtional freight, and start for San Francisco, ria
Rio Janeiro, Valparaiso, and Panama, under the
command of Capt. Marks.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

Ne~ and Important Discovery in tie Manu.
taeture Of Hon.-The Pttsburg Post has letter
giving an account of discovery made by young
man by the name of Adams, the Assistant Mana
ger of the Brady's Bend Iron Works. in Clarion
county, in the manufacture of railroad and mer-
chant bars from coke metal By the old method
the rails were made with charcoal pig and would
crack very much and break with one or two blows
by Adams's process, iron can be made from eight
TO ten dollars per ton lower, and of superior quail
ity. The process is not mentioned but the quality
OF the iron produced is spoken of The writer OF
the letter was shown a rail that had been put to
the severest test by putting it, while hot, into
cold water after which they tried to break it with
a sedge-hammer weighing so pounds. Forty
blows were given by six men alternately, and they
could not even crack it. The charcoal iron of the
Company costs from SIS to S22 per ton; their
coke metal" costs only from 50 to $ll per ton
The discovery has caused quite an excitement
among the workmen Tor they were under the i'm,
preston that the works would have to suspend on
account of the low price of iron.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05
Masonic OBicers.-The following Masonic officers
were chosen in Boston last week

0hcerS 81 &ep. Grand r. a. Chapter Of the United
High Priest N & Jos stapeon of MsTvIand Dspnlv
Gen Grand High Pnest NJ Il q Willis SteyaTt' Of kar
lucky Gen Grand King NJ Z Thomas W Lewis of Nm
sana, Zen Grand Scribe Rev Paul Dean, OF NnIsaebT
Mass, Gen Grand Treasurer NJ q & Nathan i. ,u' "
Vermont, Gen Grand Marshall. ~ NS"en' VI
Officers Of The (}ea @ and EneaRpmsnt of the Tu;,J
SfdteS.-Sr William Hubbard, of Ohio CSsn Grsod
sster; Sir William u Ellis, Of Conn, Deputy Cen GISnd
Master Sir Charles w Moore, Of Mass, Gen Grand Epn
tain General Rev Paul Dean, Of Mass, Gen Grand Pre-
ate Sir T. 5 Barnum, OF Y, Gen Gr1nd Sen War4em
SIR = Nekon, OF Va, Gen Grand Jun Warden Sir Il Il
French, Of q, Gen Grand Recorder; Sir Edward Raw
mOnd, OF Mass Gen Grand Treasurer Sir David Gouid
q ny, Gen Grand STANDARD Bearer sir VIM File d. Of l.
Zen Grand Sword Bearer Sir Simon w Robinson Of Mas
1en Grand Warden
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05
From the Alton Democrat.
Interesting DOcum ent.

The following extract from the journal of gen.
teman who was engaged in the NewOreans trade,
thirty.one years agO-poitely furnished for publ
cation in this paper-may form the basis of an in
and business of that day. and those OF the present
time. 1t will be found useful for future reference
&C Editors Of Telegraph In looking over the
journal of my peregrinatlons through the Mississippi
valley, in my cary days, find, under date of Aug
ust 9Th, 1879 and taken from New Orleans paper
Of August LIST, the following list OF steamboats,
which had been licensed and enrolled at the Gus
tomhouse, New Orleans:
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

The tonnage of the above boats is not given, ex-
cept that of the United States, which was 700 TONS
quote one passage more from my old journal :
sipp for New Orleans, from Natchez,) passage SIS
Arrived at NewOreans Dec. 9Th, with 800 bales
of cotton and the weight of 300 more, equal to 100
tons. This is her second trip; she cost $4,000 y
Fast travelling and cheap ~
Should the above extracts be permitted to occupy
corner Of your weekly journal, some of our river
men who have not access to old records, may think
them worth preserving.
Upper Alton, Aug. 10, 1850 ELIAS HIBBARD.
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For the Crescent.
THE EXILE'S FAREWELL TO FRANCE

BY MELoDIA.
Farewell to France, beloved shore,
For thee tear this cheek hath wet
Ambition, love, all, all are Ger,
The star that guided me hath set.
Dreamed of this when to the fray
I urged with fire my warlike steed,
And scOrned pale fear and deemed it play
Thus to the fight my path to speed
Dreamed of this when firm and slow
My weary foot the proud Alps prest,
When pIowed by the mountain snow,
laid me down in glory's rest?
And when at eve with martial tramp
And souls all wild with hope and bliss,
Mid victory's shouts we sought the camp,
All, dreamed then of fate like this
For other scenes than these pine,
Bright eyes have closed where love once slept,
My peaceful home upon the Rhine,
For these the lonely exile wept.
would have bushed at manhood's tears
Ere youth and hope and glory fled,
But in the flight of long, long years,
There's transient JOY in tears | shei.
| sailed across the ocean wild,
sought the free homes of the west,
And minging with the gay | smiled,
Yet could not soolhe my soul to rest.
The green hills of my native home,
WOoed me in dreams back once again,
And fancy fair where e'er I'd roam,
Poured on my ear some native strain.
At midnight starting from my sleep
I'd grasp my blade in wild delight,
And fancy in my slumbers deep,
Once more gloried In the fight.
The past still haunls me could blot
Those hours forever from my mind,
Could half my sad life be forget,
Some peace the restless soul might find.
The step once firm doth feebler turn,
Ere long shall cease my Heeting breath
The lamp of life shall paer burn,
Then drop Its faintng flame in death.
Yet would welcome death I'd meet
Unchiled by fear, his fatal glance,
And deem his coming welcome, sweet,
Could but die in blessed France.
Alas for me there's no kind tear,
An exile Ger the wild sea wave,
There's not a kindred spirit near,
TomOurn me in my lonely grave.
Farewell to France-toO deep, too deep,
Hath sorrow touched my hearts sad shell,
Ere long mine eyes shall cease to weep,
Then France, forsUer fare thee 1ceH!
Columbia, Tenn.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

NagaL-The United States surveying steamer
Bib, Lieut. G. H. McBlair, Cong, Sunday
last, lowed into Edgartown the sohooners D. I.
Williams and Benjamin Brown, Of New London,
Conn. both of them dismasted in the gale of the
night before Lieut.. McBlair, his officers and
crew, deserve high credit for the promputude and
manly energy exhibited on the occasion. Like
brave men and trne American seameu, they went
to the relief OF these vessels under discouragIng
circumstances, without the slightest hesitation,
and by their skilful and well directed exertions
probably saved them and all on board from de-
structon.-NOrtoH Beacon, 26tR. o.. Orders have
been received at the Navy Yard at Gosport to fit out
sea the Z, 5, trigate Columbia. The Columbia
returned 70 this port in lSiS from cruise on the
Brazil stati0n,-N0gio% Haa!G, 2gf4
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

Business.-The last few days of cool and bracing
weather, have given an impetus to business which
is sensby felt, and already does our city begin to
assume its wonted appearance of hustle and activity.
In the principal streets, the side walks rendered
almost impossible by bales and boxes, and our
merchants are making active preparations for an
extensive fall and winter trade. Our citizens who
have spent the summer at the North, are daily
arriving in large numbers, and the influx Of
strangers is as great as we have witnessed al
this season of the year
The different places of amusement will soor
open, and all things indicate that the coming wnte
will be gay and prosperous one for New0rleans.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

Cotton Crop ia Georgia-The crops. 80 far nc
we can learn, present very unlavorable apnear
ance. Planters are now busily engaged in picking
out cotton, for which the weather is most fayorabIe
All our State exchanges, without a single excep-
non, express the opinion that the crop will be
than last year. The complaint is more common in
the middle counties Of Georgia than in any other
section Of the State, All, however, have suffered
to greater or less sxtenh-IEgp, (AHgRs!G) 2stb.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

Steam Boiler EapiOstoRS-Mr. William Stew
art, civil engineer OF celebrity, has devoted twenty
years to plans by which to avoid explosions in
steam boilers. Finding it important first to inves-
tigate causes he has classed them as follows ::
l. The tendency of the bottom of the boiler to
give way to the expansive force of steam sooner
than the top, the satety-valve in such cases being
useless.
?. Want of water in the boiler
3. Excess of water.
4. Attachment of the safety.valve by slime and
dirt.
8. Formation of explosive gases by decomposi-
ton of water.
lie proposes the formation of the boiler of in
flexible materials, with arch of perfect regu-
arly, keeping the bottom free from ncrustations /;
when there is want of water, if the tiues are not
red hot, the engine to be kept in motion, and
supply be slowly pumped in if the fues be red
me h[e to be directly Withdrawn, and the boiler
cooled before the water is repenished, the engine
neme kept m motion, thu SafGty-UaEue on no Qc-
coH't TO DC 7'oUed, as rapid escape of steam will
set the water IN ebultion, and cause it to fall in
drops on the red hot surface, expanding into steam.
or becoming decomposed.-C Charleston Nc,os.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

Hon. j. H. HdrmaaSon.- learn by the Vii.
lager that this gentleman arrived at his home in the
parish OF Pointe Coup6s few days since. His
health has been so feeble during the session that he
mas seldom been aole to occupy his seat. We sim
cerely hope he may be restored to health.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

Total number Of boats &c. Tonnage. ITO
The journal continues: "There are a number Of
other steamboats, running on the Ohio, Mississippi
above the mouth of the Ohio, the Illinois and Mis-
souri, rivers, which never have been enrolled and
licensed in New Orleans.
1.-The steamboat st, Louis was built in BaIti-
more, is rugged schooner fashion, and is considered
a very fine boat.
dee. 5, lS2O.-In addition to my list of steam.
boats, | Will now add the names of few more
which have been built since that date, viz:
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

Receipts Of Cotton.-From the lst of September
to the 4th Of October, ls49, there were received
at this port something over $4,000 bales This
year for the same time, there have been received
81 500 bales-showing difference in favor of LIST
year of 2400 bales. From this, however no infer
ence can be made as to the probable yield of the
present crOn
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05
The Natchez Courier strings together the follow.
ing nnder g The Rnnner of Dis,lninu >,

The Natchez Courier strings together the follow
ing under e The Banner of Disunion''
For own part, we for sEoEssoNtor resistance
unqualified resistance. The argument being eX.
graph.
We abandon the Union engine of infamous oppres
SION WE ARE FOR SECESSION open, unqualified, naked
SECESSION HencefOTth for war upon the govern
ment has existed but for ruin and to the extent of our
a1iy to destroy 1t, 1t shall exist longer. Columbus
1t will then, there be no alternative determine upon
resistance Ii may be that the Convention will
decide separate action by the State in other words i'm
mediate secession -Ht tedgeUHe (Ga.) Federal Union
Our own first choice will be for SECESSION. and onr
votes ahd efforts will be steadily given effect that end.
chilly if made necessary 7 he onIv rertual rsneIv
the case admits Of for the Southern States Immediately 10
~ OUT OF Government that has not only failed protect
e property, but has become the aggressive robber Of
A. - ofhn0Hs (Gd.) Times.
L he deed is done that inevitably result in dissolu
plan
''THE DEED is DoSE THE equality of the Union is
DESTROYED! . SLAVERY AND THE UNION CAN.
NO LONG CONTINUE TO EXIST TOGETHER. The cannon
OF Northern .4b1tgHisGl and Southern Submission
responded to each other and the alternative presented
TO as OF resistance submission declare for the former
and never will bow the footstool of Northern power
recommend STATE secession it is constitutional,
peaceful and safe remedy. We see buI two
Legislature recall Senators and Representatives
and call State Convention, and let the be presented
larry 70 the MISREPRESENTATION or SUBMISSION
IJHtsss) Free Trader.
AND THEN WE WILL SEE WHO WILL FIGHT. "-.Natche=
: Free Trader.
q" We must and will secede from ths Union Either we
pnst submit TO disgrace, and ABOLITION, with all
IL horrors, or we must prevent it, There is but way
prevent ~ and that is by SECESSION. WOOdUie (.iSs
Republicans
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

Ne'o SugarA and h1oiasses = The steamer
Natchez No ? Capt. Leathers, which arrived yes
terday from Vicksburg, brought down from the
plantation of Mr. ]. v. Bonis, Parish of Pointe
COupee, one hogshead of sugar, and three barrels
Of molasses, being the first of the crop, received
IN the city. The consignment was made to Messrs
Gerard ard Ferrier.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

Councils Of iSafety,-To resist Northern aggres
sion Councils Of Safety have been constituted at
Columbia, s. G. That's what we call decidedly
rich By the way, those South Carolinians are
great iolks--in their way. Comnetks Of SafetN
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

NeD Cotton-The Natchez No. 3 which arrived
yesterday morning, brought down 1902 bales. This
fine boat is in the Natchez trade, and brings her
loads from the heart Of The Cotton trade
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

The Equiaor - For two or three days the
weather has been threatening storm. Last
night there quite violent shower and every
indication of decided change. The days and
nights are now cooler, and all needed for the COM
fort of the city is good rain.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

Fort Smith--We learn, Says the St. Louis
Times,) by a letter from Mr.. Senator Sebastian,
the last Arkansas Herald, that he had called
the attention of the War Dep rtment to the late
order Withdrawing the U. S. troops from Fort
Smith, and was informed, in reply, " that it was
not the intention of the Government to abolish the
Fort entirely, but that it would be retained as
depot of military stores, and as the headquarters
of the military division embracing it.'' They had
been Withdrawn To garrison the post to be
tablished on the route to Santa Fe, which will
probably be located on the return route of Captain
Marcy. The Herald thinks one company of troops
will soon be sent to garrison that post.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

for Hoode and the HatoriRg Places. - The boats en-
gagged on the Lake leave to-day as follows:
Steamer oregon Griffin, for Mobile via Bay ST. Louis Pass
christian and Faseagoula. 70 O'Clock cars
St. Charles, Sutton, for Biloxi via Rs 81 I,,i. D..
Chnsuan and Mississippi City, o'clock p M. cars.
DIVA, Hoffman, for Vaudeville Lewisburr MadsoryilI
and Covington. P. M. ears 81 a'So n'e
Lenora, Miller, for Covngon via Mspd.ynl T
and Madisonyie 12 O'Clock A. NJ car '' Ae"Sputg
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

Tremendous Fire ia Camden, ArkanSuS-By
the Republican, published in this fourishing vii
lage, we learl that eighteen buildings were con-
sumed valued at $4,000 The fire broke out at
l o'clock in the kitchen of the Exchange Hotel,
owned by G.. A. J. Stephens. The wind was
blowing violently from the North, and the flames
soon spread. The drug store of DR.. Brewster and
the family grocery of ]. Merrill, were consumed
the stocks only saved in part The bakery of Mr.
| Merryman, and the grocery store of Mr.. Rozer,
quickly followed. The drug store of Mr.. Boggs,
and the saddlery of Mr.. Donahoe, the dry goods
store of Mr.. McDermotte, and the family grocery
of Mr.. Morton. The office of J. G. Murray and of
Messrs. Grace and Waters. These comprise the
sufferers. The Republican says:
The houses lost by the fire. in all, amount to
eighteen. These buildings were in the very heart
of the town, in which the maj or portion of business
| was transacted
sit is impossible, with so little information
before US at this early PERIOD to exictly estimate
the loss of property occasoned by the fire We
| can, however, with proprety say it is from thirty
to fifty thousand dollars. This is a tremendous
loss to the citizens of the town. Many of the suf-
| ferers have lost their ALL Some were not even
able to save a second suit of clothing Some who
were in far way of making fortunes for them
selves and their children, are thrown pennyless
upon the world, in advanced stage of life, to
begin anew the struggle for means of subsis-
| tence. They are truly to be piredn
In speaking of persons who were particularly
useful, the editor mentions the crew of the p S.
| White.
Camden has so many sources of wealth, that the
town will outgrow this calamity. The Republican
is one of the best conducted papers in the South
west, and that is the best certificate for the charac-
| ter of the town
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

TIE Pacific Crescent. We have table beau.
tiuy printed and exceedingly well got up paper of eight
large pages called the PAcro CRESCENT, printed in New
Orleans by Messr. Crockett, Frost TO. Mr. j. G. Duncan
who is gentleman of requirements, possesses g in.
dusy vivid Imagination and ready pen be resident
proprietor in California He passed through this city few
days since on his way TO San Francisco whittier he
oeate lmet permanently, and to establish circulation for
ms most excellent paper which put such to be
within the reach OF ALL FgO dollars year. free of postage
NE very low price at whice il furnished subscTbeFs-
and cheaper and better filled paper have had the
pleasure OF perusng. Our friend Duncan has warmest
Wishes Tor the realization of his sangune authorizations
IN lhe held to which he has turned his abOrs."
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

The Steamship Northerner.-We have been
handed the following for publication by gentle
man who was a passenger on the Northerner from
San Francisco to Panama
At meeting of the passengers held board the steamship
Northerner of the Empire City Line this her first voyage
from San Francisco to Panama:
Ramon DeZaldo called to the Chair and s. d. Lilly
appointed Secretary
The Chairman of the meeting then stated the object in
few happy remarks. c. McKeen, OF Mobile, then offered
the following resolutions which unanimously carried
ResoU,d That the thanks of all the passengers be rendered
Can't Randall and his officers for their condu ct and
untrng exertons to contribute to their comfort.
Resolved, That the fare the Norhemer has been
excellent in Storage and saloons and that good living
comfort and attention, the Norhemeris hard bead in any
waters.
ResoUed That the thanks of passenger rendered
Capt. Randall for his interchangeable eyerions in recovering
| $1,000 lost by one of the steerage passengers.
ReS0UGd, That the proceedings OF this meeting be pub
ished in the public prints OF NewOreans, New Ork,
San Francisco, and that of the be handed Capt
Randall.
After which three cheers given for Capt. Randall ant
Howard 81 Sons line, and long, loud hearty one 70
those expect to meet at home.
AT Sea, September 10, 1850.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

An EdHor.-The component parts of an editor
are defined thus The constitution Of a horse
obstnacy of a mule, independence of a wood
starving anaconda impudence of beggar, and
entire resignation to the most COMPOUNDED of all
earthly treadmilI and he must he a moving target
for every body to shoot at and is expected 10 know
every thing, and to assist busy " TO pry
into tie business Of their neighbors, If he does
not come mp to this description, he cannot he
thought :" good editOr''
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

The caterpillar has made its appearance in our
parish, and should a rain set in, they may yet do
mnch damage to the late cottOn.-Prairie Star,
AuoyelleS) S'pt. %.
1t is said that Col, Banks Marshall with ten
hands, picked 26i2 pounds of cotton on Friday
last-Ibid
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

Gen. Worth.-This excellent packet, having I'M
dergone extensive repairs, takes her place in the
Yazoo River Trade. She leaves this evening.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

The Atabamd.--Dr. Hart, one of the health off
GERS, informs us that he has made an examination
of the steamship Alabama. There were 1872 pas.
sengers on her recent voyage from Chagres, and
four deaths. The vessel is well ventilated and
comfortably arranged for passengers. The Alaba-
ma encountered stormy weather on the LIST and I'd
inst, which tested the strength of her frame and
the excellence of her machinery.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

by reference to the advertisement of the ID. b. MOseby
wh be seen that she leaves this afternoon O'clock for
azoo CITY, The Moseby is a substantial and fast running
boat, and is commanded by Capt j. j. Kercheval which
gives security those desire to travel or make shipments
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

The Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Conven-
ton met at Wytheville. They were in council tive
days. Any quantity of eloquent speeches were
made, and $4,000 additional stock taken up
Poor contribution after such an expenditure of
breath and patriotism
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

The Rev, JEROME TwlCHELL will preach in the Thaa
Church. of Thaa and Benton Streets on Sunday
4, p, - ~~1~'' -
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-05

The above analysis makes the quantity Of ash in
cotton seed larger than was found by Prof, IRE,
and ore or two other chemists. AL however,
coincide in their statements of the elements found
in the ashes examined. 1t will be seen that phos-
pilates of lime and potash form about SO per cent.
of the earthly portion of cotton seed and as one
ought to gather some 1000 pounds of seed cotton
from an acre, the supply of these phosphates is
likely to be too small for so large crop. The fact
is generally known that the phosphate of lime in
all bones is very large; and that it is also ahun-
dant in the dung of all animals, and especially of
such as eat seeds or flesh, including man, beasts
and birds. In all countries where Seeds such as
those of wheat, maize and other plants largely
cultivated, Except in the United States,) the excre
ments Of all grass and grain consuming animals are
carefully husbanded, and fed to growing crops
All bones, wood ashes, (Which abounds in salts Of
potash,) and the contents of the vaults of prves,
made to tell in favor of the harvest If cotton
seed will form manure, most certainly manure will
form cotton seed. If we could purchase 100
bushels of good unwashed or dipped wood ashes
for fifteen dollars to apply forty of cotton,
Immediately after it was " chopped out" as a top
dressing around the young plants, tnot upon their
leaves, nor against their tender stems,l we should
not hesitate to pay the money and haul the ashes
five miles, if necessary.-SOIHhern CuitiUatOr,