The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-30
Correspondence of the Crescent.
MOBILE, May 25, 1850

Editors ofthe Crescent.
There but little in this city of general interest to
communicate The Cuba expedition the all absorbing topic.
The Extra Crescent or Mobile containing of the
arrival of General Lopez Carlenas the procamaons OF
Lopez and the Captain General Of Cuba and the other
esng news items contained created no little excitement
among the friends Of Lopez and his companions i'll arms, but
this morning Geographic dispatch received announcing
his sudden arrival Savannah which, when asceraned to be
true changed the hopes created by the intelligence contained
in your Extra, modification and despair. This retrograde
and unexpected movement of the leader of the berang in
vader of Cuba caused considerable speculation and anxiety
as the dispatch simply announced his arrival and intention 10
depart forthwith for Mobile
The Cuba movement, the whole, has failed to
general interest here, is it, in opinion, (with few
ceptions) looked upon with much favor by
have exchange sentiments with This subject and
the majority have adopted the opinion that medng
with matter pregnant with the most disastrous results
They would be pleased Cuba annexed the United
States and express hope that further attempt at nva
sion will be made and that government will adopt
mode calculated TO induce the Spanish government to sell
it, able pay handsome price for it, They con-
tend that Louisiana and Florida obtained in that way
and that it is far honorable than get by force of
arms, under the boosted of aiding the indictments
emancipate themselves from the Spanish yoke.
Business dull and the merchants and others, who make
annual mgatons the North and Europe already pre-
pairing to leave, while the reflective and economical
viii remain al home, visit the delightful retreats and water
ing places in their neighborood large number of
visitors already these lavorte retreats The enterpr
sing propreto of these establishments have made extensive
arrangements TO accommodate any number of pessons
whether in pursuit Ofhea quiet and repose OR amusement
new boat expected here in few days take the place
OF the Cora, and will several times day between Mobile
and the various points the bay shore, which will be
great convenience citizens and those who visit the
bay The boat will be of great speed and comfort and to
be commanded by Mr. Post, gentleman well known for
several the polite and genemany othe Oregon
The rides about the city at tins season. very delightful
Barney bon Epps fit with fast UNI that will
make dash down the bay shore to the shady and fra
grant mag nolia grove, in short space of time.
Madame Bishop gives grand lyric entertainment this even.
ing, in costume Theatre, assisted by Mr. Boca the
celebrated hapist 1t now about IL o'clock, NJ and the
thermometer abont 90 in the shade yet understand more
house. learn sine will gsve or two more concerts here
and Will then MARBLE few Of her nightingale notes in the
Crescent City, before she leaves for the North.
The celebrated preacher, John n Mai who has been ex
tensivey known this for the last thirty years. died
tins morning OF an affection of the heart
The market, at this place, well supplied, particular.
~ as regards fish, which far excel those sold in N Orleans.
This morning saw lots of Pompano Sheepshead
Croakers etc. all alive and kicking, and they seemed ex
ceedngy anxious of having young Graceful give them
the cold water bath, but co. for in less than an
our saw some OF the large, fat and delicious Pompano with
breasts as white snow, Charley Culums table at the
Mansion House, which seemed to say 'come and eat me-
which did with a keen relish.
The races Just here, and quite crowd leave this
morning IN the James L. Day attend the TrOng Matches
in your CITY, know that Bates of the Day will take good
care OF them, and hope you will follow up the example,
More anon. G.