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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-10

BENEFIT or Mr.. F. A. WooD-The entertainments this
evening Pacldes win call forth one of the greatest bone.
q ne season. The highly audsbe purpose to which the
funds to be appropriated has awakened the public
thy in great degree and we expect TO witness tongb,
manifestation OF that feeling which belongs 10 our
cline and which proper occasion never fails to call forth
Inc eeniemanor whose benefit the performance given
was struck down in the hey day of youth bv one f
scrutabe DEGREES of Providence which human wisdom
iatho The explosion Of the i'll fated LOUISIANA will long he
'einenoeieo by our citizens. Mr. Wood was one of the
sniefefs py me sad event He was left terribly mutt
a'ed having lost both his arms and shattered in health 70
asnd upon the kindness Of his friends Tor the balance of his
life, '''''''' VI us
Number ofour citizens, acuaied by a noble shirt which
does hem honor have engaged in the present effort to relieve
us necessities OF this unfortunate young man. and we r,s,
ust their efforts viii meet with generous response from
tie public. '''''
WooD,s BENEFIT lacide Varieties. are requested
70 state that the following will be the order Of arrangement
the relief Of Mr.. Wood:
The Dress Circle and Parquette are expressly reserved
fo ladies, and gentlemen accompanying them.
Mn ISbn IL Se1 Aof2h " rP sEAT
Mon B BGlse T. w VIZ Shaw II sJ ss. O. PsOn j. o.
.n SoHaiE F AT THE DooR.-Messrs. d. s. Woodruff
coaHS,TTEE IN Box oFFIoE-samuel G. Risk and
The Police of the house win be in attendance to pre-.
The above named COMMITTEES viii please meet At the
49, v uae Nanetles,' on THIS DAY. fdoDdav
June I'D a O'Clock. P. NJ >'-~4-"'
ron yAAesxs@The popular steamship Alabama will
,sa,oe W. =, mares direct without intermediate de-
eiiioH' 10 Aeea hardly that any one eaving eo G
iofaa could not ind comfortable, ale o. s,ns5i
Nous eenseyaHee Tor the route far as Chasres
MOBILE MANUFACTURING CoaPANv C,.;,.1
Stock 500, 000.-Ths extensive budnas e. ~
future operations Of this company, saws The Moils
Adyektlser are located four and half miles f,or.
the city, on Bayou Durand-.commonlv called noa
River--nine miles from its entrance into Mobils
bay. Steamboats, can land freight and receive il
wiihin fry yards of the factory. This location
was preferred 70 one in the city, BECAUSE being in
me pine woods, all danger from epidemcs, to which
1le cry Y sometimes subject, was avoided--thus
snApslps lhs compsny 20 continue their business
lhFpsah sl.s ssaFs
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-10

WASHINGTON GossIP--lH Presidents Leuss
The Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Commercial, writing under date of the 31st ult.
says:
The Levee tonight, which is said to be the last
one, was very respectfully crowded with gay as
semblage. Several Senators were present. Among
the attractions were the two Hawaiian Princes with
DR.. Judd. They are tall, good figures with coal
black hair, and skin nearly Of the same color. They
graceful in their manner, but the expression Of
their features is not unlike that of the African
4ntfoductions were very generally sought, and they
received much attention. They speak very toler-
able English, and converse very intelligently upon
great variety Of topics. do not think any of the
Young ladies' fell in love with them, though they
may have been dazzled with their elegant and
splendid costumes. DR. Judd was in full court
dress, and wore his sword remarkably well for an
American. Old lack received them with all the
honors, but Immediately handed them over to the
company
The richest ornaments | saw worn this evening
were displayed by Californians. The lady Of the
California Senator, Gwinny wore magnificen,
suite. Of diamond and pearl | did not admire her
style Of dress, though / was informed By friend
that it was the mode prevailing at New Orleans
which suppose is unquestonably the Paris o.
America, NewYork being not much behind.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-10

New YoRK.-From the reports on the LIST inst,
we learn that the money market remains without
change. The market was well supplied and sound
paper was rapidly negotiated at 5 to II per cent
The banks have more specie in their vaults than
they want.
In foreign exchanges there was little or nothing
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-10
Tar PRIsokERs AT CARDENAs.-Four of the

THE PRISONERS AT CARDENAs.-Four OF the
I'VE unfortunate prisoners left by the Creole ut
Cardenas, were shot on the morning OF the 10Th
without the forms Of trial. The iffhw given the
alternative Of serving ten years At hard labor
in prison in consequence Of some service rem
sersd by him 10 wounded Spanish sergeant.
Before their exception the prisoners insisted thai
they had pHrposely remained behind at Cardenas
thai they had nvoluntaFily participated the expe
Sition thar they were their way 10 Chagres and
nrodueed passports 10 that effect. No attention
,gas paid TO their entreaties. They desired the
privilege Of writing to their homes and families
II was not granted. They appealed to the Amerl-
can Consul for his interposiEion. He replied that
be could render them no aid Poor fellows!
Theirs was a sad, sad end. One was bythe name
Of George Warner, whose father lives at Evans.
VILE, la. Another was BY the name of Kelly, res
ident in Cincinnati third was named McGregor.
The Issmss Of tbs others are not given.
A military commission had been installed at Car
lenas for the arrest and trial of all residents who
had, in any manner, aided Or abetted the ''pi-
rates. A barber had been condemned to death
for the crime Of having shaved an officer of the
exredition
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-10

CONDITION OF ENGLANp.-The Baltimore Sun
OF the 3D. says the following is an extract of let
ter received by gentleman of this city Yesterday
written by one of the most respectable physicians
OF Liverpool, who has been resident of that CITY
for thirty years;
+" 1t is, indeed, well for every one that Is no.
doing well here, to quit in time for the lahorino
class, and indeed may say all classes, high and
low, are getting worse and worse in the old eoun.
tries' There seems to be complete prostration of
business among them; every one is hard up for the
means OF subsistence and he finds by the severe
oatie he has to fight for it. that he has no care or
ieeilng Tor others, his own engrossing his whole
time and calculations. 1t would seem as if it were
the Judgement of God for the sins of the govern
ment here; There is such thing as retributive
Justice and the English getting il now, for the
farmers, ShoP-keepers, merchants, etc., are break
ing and sinking more into poverty and feelinq
more and more the pressure Of the times, and the
necessity OF move to your side of the Atlantic or
some OF the coionies-carrying with them I,assure
you hatred to the mother country"
suls ans NNN
Senior Don Buenaventura Alcalda, Vice.Consul
o. The Mexican Republic for Brownsville and
rfonton de Santa Isabella.
a, senior Don Juan Herbest, Vice.Consul of the
mexican Republic for Pittsburgh
:, SENIOR Don Jose Antonio Pizarro, Vice. Consul of
uis ueIiesn Republic for Baltimore,
senior non Felix Merino, Vice Consul from thu
@szlssh Aspablis fes fhllsdslphlH,
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DEATH OF AN OREGON PRINTER.-The Balti-
more Sun of the Sd SAYS:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-22
Ready Made Clothing!

They will also keep on hand general
assortment OF Ready Made Clothing, made
up in their own shop. consisting of Goats,
Panlaloons, Ves's. Overcoals. Shirts and
Collars of the latest style. A good lot Of
Wooden Shirts aud Drawers.
Superior HAS AMI Caps. for Men and
Boys. Also, IA lot of the very finest City
Made Boots. Also. a good lot OF Umbrel,
las.
They repeat, tina, their Goods have been
selected with great care; that they are de.
termined to keep none but the very best ar
ticlrs, and that they will sell them on the
best possible terms. for prompt pay. They
invne all to come and look at their Goods,
as they ieel confident they can please the
most faslIdious. If they can be pleased VITA
good Goods al reasonable prices.
They will continue To carry on the Tai>
lUrlng Business as usual. and while they
| take his occasion Ia return their thanks to
their old friends and customers. they re-
specially solicit a continuance of their Gus
tom. Their work will always be executed
in the promplest manner and by the best
w0rkmen to be had.
p S. IT may be though, by some that we
will not desire TO make up Garments from
Cloths purchased a, Other houses, but we
assure our friends and HE public that such
is not the fact. but Iha. we are dps'rous to
get a II the work we can. and that we will
promptly finish all the Jobs with which we
may he favored, no matter OF whom :he
Goods are purchased. All we ask is. to
try us and see. ENGLEDOW 4 co.
Nov. Is, lS50-lt ll2
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F emale Academy
.M.4DISONVILLE, TENN.

sH'IbiDOSFP ILLf-, LISNUN'
'I,flE Trustees take pleasure in announcing
L that the very thorough examination Of
two days with which the Grst session has
closed was highly creditable to the pupils, and
cvinced the superior qualifications of theil
Instructress.
Feeling that this Institution, while under
the charge of Miss =. NJ. MELVILLE, furnishes
as good facilities, both for mental and moral
training, as they could desire or procure for
their own daughters, they respectfully suggest
to parents the importance of awaiting them.
selves of the advantages here offered Those
who send their daughters may rest assured
that, in addition to the usual scholastic at
tainments, their proficiency in Vocal Music
and other Accomplishments will he most grati-
fving if, indeed, not worth the whole expense
incurred. The Musical Conccr, on last eve.
ming, (the 9th inst. y with which tine axaml'
nation closed, fully jnstifcs this assurance.
Miss Melvile's Second Session, consisting
of 90 weeks, will commence on Monday the
2jth inst.
Terms Of Tuition for The Session, one hall
IN Advance.
Infant Class, $500
Junior Class, $50
Senior Class, 1000
Instruction in Music, on Piano, 1000
WILLIAM NJ. STAKELY,
ROBERT f. COOKE,
JAMES A. COFFIN,
Nov. Is, l950-2m] Com. Of Trustees.
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Petition to Sell Land.

Thos l.. Hoyl, Admir- of William Dock
rey. deceased,
The Widow and Heirs OF said deceased.
PURSUANT 10 a decree Of the County
4 Court OF McMnn county, at the No
vcmber session, 1850, will sell a, the
Court. house door IN Athens, on Saturday,
the 2ls, day of December next. 10 the
hlghes, bidder. for cash in hand. all the
right, nile, claim and interest which Will
liam Dockrey, deceased, has in and TO the
following described tract or parcel Of land,
together with the Widows right OF dow
er therein, she waving her claim TO dover
IN the same,) 10 wit: a certain tract or
parcel Of land situate, lying and being in
McMnn county in the Stale Of Tennessee,
and Hlwa>see District, containing One
Hundred and SIxty Acres, and beng the
North east Quarter OF Section thirty. first
Fractional Township, South. first Range
Eas, of the Meridian, and beginning al
the North east corner of said Quarter.
THOS. l.. HOYL,
Commissioner.
Nny 9 1SS0- Al M
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-22

he is resolved TO perform his duty BY
employing all the means which the
Constitution and Congress have placed
at his disposal, to enforce the law.
As to the complaint that your agents
were unjustly prosecuted, and held to
bail in unreasonable pretended of.
fences. the President directs me to
say, that however he may regret any
such injustice and inciviIi,y. he is not
aware that he has the power 10 rem.
edy the evil. If the complaints agains:
your Agents be unfounded. the dc.
fendents will doubtless be acquitted,
and if malicious, they have their rem.
edy in an action for malicious pros.
ecution. But all these are judicial
questions over which the Executive
can exercise no control, and the evil
complained of results from the &C.
knowledged right of every individual
to prosecute any one for an alleged
offence or violation Of right.
The President feels the Importance
Of avoiding, as far as practicable, all
causes Of irritation between the North
and the South, and especialIy.on the
exciting subject of Slavery. Were
he permitted TO advise, he would sug.
gesl to all, the importance of permit.
ting the laws to take their usual
course; and that every thing like init.
midation and illegal or unjust annoy.
ance should be scrupulousIy avoided.
Every effort should be made TO cult
vate fraternal feeling We should
be people of one interest and one
sentiment, knowing no local division,
and toleraling no sectional injustice
Our Union, so dear TO the heart of
every true American, can only be
preserved by strict observance of
the Constitution, and an impartial ad.
ministration of the laws.
am, Sir, your obi servant.
w s. DERRICK,
Acting Secretary.
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and bafilpd. from the FIRST, the most eminent
medical skill. No effort to relieve her stay
ed for one moment the hand Of the destroys
er-but gradually and stealthily we lremb-
linely saw that his cold fingers were busy
unloosing every tie 10 llfe-lo friends-lo
earth.
Letina S. Van Dyke was child Of visor-
Gus nleect-of peculiar sprigh'Iinsss and
slrIkIngl y prepossessing. as her intelligent
friends and discriminating teachers well
know MANY who visited Forest Hill
| Academy at the monthly and semi annual
examinations thought they saw 10 her pre-.
cocious talents 4 pledge Of future em nencp,
| but 50 like bud whose opening heau'ips
were not vet known. she has goue to bloom
10 Heavens own bosom.
"'rhen thou, the mother of so sweet a child,
Her !alse.imagined loss cease to lament
And wisely learn to curb they SORROWS wild;
Think what "A present thou to God has sent
And render him with patience what he lent"
Com.
Died, at Etownh, Gl., OF nppoplexv, on
the 9Th instant. Mrs. SARAH c. Mills. con.
sort Of Col. Chas. H Mills, and daughter
Of Mr.. Joel X. Brown, Of Athens, Tenn.
The deceased had Just entered her 22d
year; and possessed in an eminent degree
alt the trai,s and virtues that adorn and
render lovely the female character. She
was an "bcdient daughter, an nttectionai e
sister, devoted wife--a sincere and kind
friend. her nmiabIe disposition md gentle
deporl nens making her loved by all who ap
proacned her. At the nge of sixteen she
embraced the religion of Jesus Christ. and
attached herself to the Cumberland PreSby
terrain Church, Of which she remained n
faithful and exemplary member up to the
time Of her denih She has left fond and
Coating husband, atfectiUnate parents. bro
TIERS and sisters. and many friends and &C.
1unin,nnces to mourn her early departure
1t is hard to ec,ncile ourselves to the los,
of relations and friends under any circum-
stances, but when the Young and lovely iai
: suddenly. how keen the pang, how severe
The stroke to the loved and loving
nnrs left behind. It is but az yesterday
the subject of this feeble tribute left us a
young und joyous bride to-day the cIod.
of ihr vallay are resting upon her gent,
bosom. Yet why should we mourn aud re.
fuse to be conforrd, when we reflect ,hu
our loss is her grea, gain.
She has gon" in oil her beauty,
From the bridal to the tomb.
, From the sunshine and the flowers,
To the cold graves quiet gloom;
No rowing ray Of starlight,
No fragrant zephyr's breath,
May reach, with recoIlec'ion's Joy,
The frozen sense of death:
She has gone, in all her beauty,
While her step was quick and light,
She has entered at the portal
Where is everlasting night
Sh" hn. paused upon the threshold,
And the reign Of death is DER.
And the mortal Is immortal
On thut glad and shining shore.
: She hns gone in all her beauty.
Whence her angel spiri, came:
Size has gone to chaunt tho glories
Or the grea, Eternal's name;
\ She has left us but memory,
AS fragrant as the flawers
That live.lor aye in 'adtIess bloom
In Heavens imm"rtnl bowers
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State ofTennessee--Meigs county
Committed to Jail,

ON the Doth day OF October, 1850,
" TWO NEGRO MEN. supposed to
he SO years old. HENRY, yellow. S feet
6 inches high, with mole on his face,
warts on the right hand, and scar on the
left hand. Sad boy says he belongs to a
man living near Woodstock, Virginia, by
the name of jacob Naples.
The BLACK BOY is 5 feet S inches
high. full forehead. small ears. Jaws in
clined TO be slim. Said boy says he be.
longs to man living near MarIinsburg
Burkley county. Virginia, by the name Of
Andrew McClary.
The owners OF SAID Negroes are hereby
requested to come and prove property, pay
charges and gel sad Negroes, as required
by law. JAMES LlLLARD,
Jailor IF .Neigs county.
Nov 8, lS50-T III
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-22
Merchant Tailoring
Establishment!
ENGLED0W g. Co,
QfhDA.. rH,1,,.,

II ESPECTFULLY inform their friends
and the public generally. that they
have opened MERCHANT TAILOR
ING ESTABLISHMENT in the town OF
Athens. al their old stand on the North side
of the Public Square, aud are prepared to
execute all 0rdeIs 10 their line, ON the most
accommodating terms. and IN the neatesI
manner Their purchases were made BY
one ut the firm IN The Eastern cities. and
were selected with great care and with u
view 10 suit the taste and wants of the PEG
pie OF this section. Their stock CONSISTS
in part. of a beautiful assortment Vt fine
French TwIlled Black, Invisible Green,
Olive, Olive Brown and superior Blue
Broad Cloths: fine French Doeskin, Black
and Fancy Cashmere; SaIlnels and
Tweeds. prime article; Northern : IS
OF various coIors, and the best now in mar
ket; splendid assortment of Veslings, as
rich as could possibly BE- procured, consist
ing OF fine Black Satin. Silk, Cashmere,
and various other patterns; also, superior
Black Silk. Brown, Drab. and Fancy Col
Ored Velvels; No. assortment Of Silk
Handkerchlp!s sud Fancy Cravals; Satin
Neck Ties; Linen HandkerchieIs, plain
and fancy; superior Black and Fancy Silk
Gloves, fine KID do; fine BurlIng and Cash
mere Gloves; a full assortment of Hosiery;
good lot of Suspenders. cheap; a superb
or arlcle OF Silk and Alpaca Serge, for
Coat Innings; fine Woolen Cloak L,nlngs,
plain and iaucy; Silk and Worsted Goat
Bindings; supertine Irish Linen; superior
Domes,ics for Shir'ings; superior Over
coalngs, such as Black F-lung Cloth,
Drah, Grey, Blue. and Mouse colOred
Cloths; Blue an II Drab Blankets. &c.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-22

Horrible MURDER.-A most brutal
murder was perpelra'ed near Centre, Cher
okee county. Ala, on Sunday morning
last, upon the person of young female
She had attended Sabbath Scool 10 the viii
lage, and was returning home, some half a
mile distant, when she was attacked by
some villain VINO after committing an out
rage upon her person, cut her throat. She
was abou, Is years old, the daughter Of a
Mr.. Garrett, residing near Centre. We
hope the perpetrator OF this inhuman deed
will be detected. and punished as he de-
serves. Rome Courier, III inst.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-22
Soldiers! Soldiers !!

TIME undersigned having for some time
4 directed his attention TO the collection OF
SOLDIERS CLAIMS, and having all the Blanks
and Forms used in procuring them, respect
fully solicits an interview with all who have
been in any War since the Revolution. He
will attend the Courts Of Benton, Kingston,
Athens and Maryvillc, prepared with Blanks
and Forms, and will give his whole attention
to such claims as may be entrusted TO him for
collection. A. all other times he will he
found at his Office in the Courthouse in Madi-
sonville.
If nothing is obtained nothing will be
charged. ID. T. HURLEY.
Madisonville, Oct. II, lS50-f lO7
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Petition to Sell Land,

DURSUANT 10 decree made by the
l. County Couri of McMinn county, al
the October sessions, 1850, will expose to
sale, al the Courl>h0u>e door in the town
OF Athens, on Saturday, the 18th day Of
December next. all The right little and inter
est which DIR. John Parshal, deed, had IN
and to the following tract or parcel OF land,
to wit: IGO ACRES situate aud lying
on BIZ Mouse Creek, McMnn county !,
Tennessee, IN different Quarter Sections,
and bounded as follows: the first begi ming
al a stake on The North west corner Of the
North. ives, Quarter Oh Section thirteen,
fourth Township. and first Range. West oil
the Meridian. The balance beginning on
the North east corner OF the Northeast
Quarter OF Section twenty five, Township
two, Range two, West OF the Meridian.
and adjoining the lands Of John Moss.
William Moore, Nathan Sullins and others.
will sell the above described tract of Land
Deserving the right TO keep up the dam OF
The Crust and Saw Mill, on the Creek be,
low. to the highest bid1er.
TERMS OF SALE: One Thousand dollars
down; the remainder in twelve months
The purchaser giving bond aud approved
security. SAM'L w. ROYSrON,
Commissioner.
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The Very Latest Arrival.
FALL .4.ND ULNTER GOODS.
JACKSON Il IILLiRD

HAVE just received their stock OF Fall
HI and Winter Goods, and will be glad to
show them to all who NAV give them a call.
Their stock embraces Fine Broad CloIhs.
Ca>simeres, Salline's, Tweeds. Veslin.s,
Overcoalinss, Bed Blankets. Hats. Caps,
Boots and Shoes. Aud IN shII. II general
assortment OF Goods suited to this market.
Their object is TO sell, and they therefore
give as good, if moi better bargains than
anybody. Cal aud examine tor Yourselves
They charge no'h"ins Tor showing ln,ir
Clouds.
Athens, Tenn, NV Is. '50-lf he
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-22

Sons OF TEMpERANcE.-This order, or.
ganized in this city in 1912, BY sixteen OBJ
scure persons, now numbers over 800 ZOO
members, scattered over the coninen, from
Newfoundland to the Pacific coast. News
has just been received 0: the organization
of the Grand Division OF England, under
a charter from the National Division of
North America. 1t is highly popular in
England.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-22
".NOntgOmery .Nsnmfactmriny COnsfamy's
Iron IIOrEs.''

The subscribers having at present the sole
right to manufacture the above celebrated
Water Wheels, for the $ atcs South of tn.
Potomac River, present them to the public,
,nder full guarantee that they come fully
mp to the recommendations given. Applica.
tions (post paidl will meet with prompt ats
tention, and enquiries for particulars cheerful.
ly replied TO. The Wheels delivered at any
accessible point in the Southern States. For
making the Scrolls (Which are very cheap and
simplex full directions with illustrated draw
ings and dimensions of timber for various size
scrolls will be given.
Address GINDRAT & CO., or
Us. WINTER & CO..
Agents of the Montgomery Manufacturing
Co., Montgomery, Ala.
Or G. w. WIN TER,
Columbus, Ga.
Or s. W. BIGHAN,
Athens, Tenn.
-. Persons are requested to call at GettyI
Mil aud examine tne Wheel for themselves.
Nov. 8, lS50-'f III
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Notice to Stockholders.
Notice..

vHNHE annual CONVENTION of the
l. STOCKHOLDERS in the EAST
TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA RAIL-
ROAD COMPANY, will be held at this
Office on the frs, Monday o! January next,
to elect nine Directors to act on The part o.!
the Stockholders Tor the year 1851, and to
transact any other business that may come
before said Convention.
Il. G.. JACKSON,
Secretary.
Athens, Nov. %, 1906 ll3
srJs Knoxville Register, Wing and Pie
beian, will please copy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-22

A lady reading that man had been sen
fenced to six months hard labor for dog
stealing. observed to a 'riend with n shud.
der, 'Gracinus. my love, what would certain
of our sex have to endure for entrapping
puppies