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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-12-14

STOPPING TRAINS BY ELECTRIcITY.--Mes
H. Freeman and j. Patterson, at the Commercial
Exchange, Cortland street, says the NewYork
Tribune, have invented means of stopping rail
road trans By electricity, so as to dispense en-
tirely with the services of the brakemen, and thus
enable the engineer to stop the train himself by a
motion of the hand, and thus obviate the delay,
irreguarity misunderstanding now encountered
or hazarded, as well as the dsagreeable and dam
gerous motion now encountered in the process of
breaking W" train, part of the cars being held
more tightly than others. The plan contemplates
the arrangement of galvanic battery on the loco
motive, under the eye and hand of the engineer,
with rod running thence to each wheel in the
train, connected with the different clogs or brakers
and to be connected with the battery by touch, Sc
as to apply simultaneously and instantly any de
Sirable amount Of pressure to every clog. 1t it
computed that train may be stopped in half tn,
time now required, and with far less Earring, jerk
ing or wrenching Of the cars. Scientific men wht
have examined the plan have certified that it il
entirely feasible
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-12-14

Gen. Devons, U. s. Marshal of Boston, a few
days since received draft from man named
Aaron MilhardO, of Norfolk, Va, on a colored
man, named Cornelius Sparrow, for $3.50, being
the amount claimed by Milhardo for Martha A.
Whitehead, fugitive slave, and now the wife of
Sparrow. He was directed to abate 5000 if the
draft was accepted. Sparrow, after consultation,
decided to take no notice of the draft Gen Devons
then remailed the communication to Mr.. Mhardo,
together with letter, informing him that being
U. S. Marshal he could not act as agent or attor-
ney in relation to any demand or claim which might
before the United States courts holden in this
district for adjudication. No demand was made
upon Sparrow. He was only informed of the op.
portunity presented for securing his wifes freedom
for $3.50.
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AWFUL CALAMIrr.-A DESPATCH of the 4th inst

AWFUL CALAMITT.-A despatch of the 4th inst.
ON Augusta, Me-, says:
The hospital for the insane here was totally des.
Dyed by fire this morning, 1t is supposed that
'om twenty to thirty lunatics persisted in the
ames. The fire was caused by defect in the
himney The alarm was first given by some of
10 unatcs, as soon as the fire was discovered,
ut the keeper surprising the noise to have been
lade by some of the insane, such as they were
ccustomed to, gave no attention to it. Finally,
ne building was discovered to be full of smoke.
tooul ten or twelve Of those who persisted were
'!nales The female gallery, however, was cleared
without any loss Of life. The hospital contained
ne hundred and twenty-five inmates, one-half of
'hom We're males. large number of the insane
Fere necessarily turned out, destitute Of clothing,
TO the open arr; some have found refuge in the
nj and aims house, others in private dwellings,
While few are wandering about. The hospitai
'as new building about mile from the town of
augusta.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-12-14

THE ST.. CHARLES Observation-Disclosures the
benefit at the American, which attracted may MES
Dean had fair house. She appeared again in the WRECK
ersDaughter, of the effective meo dramas oil the
acting stage, and in Widoo Chserl. We have 50 oen e1
pressed our admiration of this ady's acting that 1t needless
repeat it. Tonight she appears as hGrd1Ra' IN ths
3" Wife, one of her fayorte characters.
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RECORDER CALDwELL's Court. - Friday, l3th, 10
o'clock AHWesher cloudy Attendance fair, with large
spnnking of limbs Of the law.
individuals who had became iatgued With heavy loads
the night Previous first called up and dspGed of in the
usual manner Next disturbers Of the peace assaults
and batteries etc. None of them possessed any points of in
trest and afford to parcuarze the occasion
Henry Clayton and Jane Dunn were called to account
for having wau'ly ma cousy, ard ieOnousy ken and
carried away from the stall of John Johnson in roydfe.
Market certain described quarter Of pig pork weighing
about thirteen pounds, and valued 81 3d. less.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-12-14

From PoRTo RICo-By the brig Naritiske,
Capt. Nelson, we have advices from the 10th of
November.
The only intelligence Of moment, when the cap
tain sailed, that the inhabitants of Ponce
in mortal perturbation, in anticipation of hostile
visit from Gen. Lopez, of Cuba invading notoriety
A report was in circulation that he was in the
vicinity of the island at the head of an armed ex-
pedition, whereupon the Governor ordered out all
the troops, and organized the citizens into COM
panies, and patroled them on the wharves, to be
in readiness to repel the anticipated attack. New
York Commercial
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TIE AMERICAN was filled last night to OVERLOOKING at an
early hour The box.kesper obliged turn away many
persons not having standing The dress circle pre-
vented such an array beauty and fashion has not ace
that theatre since Forests engagement Mr.. Neae was
inpirted by such house, and portrayed with great power
fhe Arabian refomer half enthusiast, and half imposer.
His Don CGsar the perfect deineaon Of the character
After the performance he was called make brief but
sensible speech His engagement has been highly gratifying
his many friends who with satisfaction his great
Improvement since his previous appearance.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-12-14

FROM BERMUDA.-By the Propeller Merlin
Capt. Sampson, from Bermuda and ST. Thomas
the NewYork Sun has received papers from those
Islands to late date. They contain scarcely any
thing of special interest. The health of Bermuda
was good, though the news of the cholera raging
in Jamaica had excited fears lest the destroyer
should visit there also. A whale had been cap
tured off the island during the month of Novem-
Der, which was regarded as an unprecedented &C.
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Tue COMPLETE WoRKs OF RoBERT BURNS, with Life
by Allan Cunningham.
readable. yet cheap, edition of this Pc of the people
has long been wanted. The Appleton have supplied the
want and have dressed the Peasant I'D Draw su For
sale at Steel's.
THE AMERICAN ALMANAC for 1851.
To White indebted for second copy of this vau.
able work. 1t has been published for twenty years.
aud if each number improvement the
last 1t is divided into different heads and the of
uStica knowledge it contains is wonderful The political
ganzaon Of every State given with accuracy and minute
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WAsHINGToN FOUNTAIN, No. l, at Crystal Fount Hall,
~ Tchoupltouas street, at half past O'Clock.
PEARL DIVISION, No. 8, at the new Temperance Hail. 50
st. Charles Streets at hatpast O'Clock.
zee. Tomorrow MOrning.,..
LIBERAL DIVISION No. II, the new Temperance Hall,
IS ST. Charlie straes. at g n,clnck
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Henry and James tied by Waterman MoCabe on
Circus street, about 10 o'clock Thursday night with the
aforesaid quarter of pork in their pOsseon and the being
clear they were committed appear before the First
District Court for trial,
Several arralgnmen on charges of larceny, and
charge mansaugher, made but none of them were
examined
AN IMPORTANT DECISION. Some months since a re-
spectacle free cOloed man, named William Johnson was ar
rested in the se after the hour of nne and objected to i'm
psonment in the Watch House, situated the corner of
in and Annuncaon Streets then under the charge of Lieut.
Pete. Johnson, through of his friends for Mr.
5. Smith, well known citizen of the Municipality, who in.
formed the officer in charge of the Watch House. John.
YVES freeman. The persons having charge refused to
ee9e johnson, being under the impression that free coored
persons going about about after fire must haze pass
johnson consequently detained all night. but in she
morning was diSmsed by Capt Forno Johnson for the
of sting his right, instituted suit for 800 damage
against Lieut.. PetIie, before Justice Winter Judge Win.
ter governed doubt by what he considered usage de-
cded against the plaintiff. An appeal taken the
Third District Court The tried week. and Judge
Kennedy reversed the decree of the inferior Court and
Judgment for the plaintiff From this decision would appear
that the Police placed in embarrassing position, and
we think that the Legislature alone provide adequate
remedy Many since Supreme Court decided that
person being cotord prma facie evidence that the
person YVES tree but if MdCk he slave. There
doubt that Judge kennedys Judgment in accordance with
existing judicial decisions and the laws the State Mr. Car
ter appeared for the panf Johnson and Mr. Race for
| 'endant, Petrie.
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On the 18th inst, after short but painful illness, Mr.
JAMES NJ. FERGUSON.
Mrs, ELIZA w. WGCKHAM, daughter of the late John
Nicholson, and wife of Mr.. l.. w. 1. Wickham.
On the 9Th inst, BENJAMIN STORY, son of r. NJ. and
Josephine Davis, aged years and months.
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From THE BRITISH Provinces. - Arthur
McQuade, private of the 3Sth Regiment, sta.
toned at Sidney, Cape Breton, was fatally wound
ed some days since in resisting apprehension as a
deserier.
A Mr.. Burtis has succeeded in obtaining the right
of way from two.thirds of the owners of the land
on the proposed route of the railway to the United
States.
The Olive Branch, being the first vessel from
foreign port direct for Fredericton, N, B., had
rived from Boston, with general cargo.
The papers at St. Johns, n. F., are advocating
the proprety of making that Fort place Of call BY
the ocean steamships.
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CHARITY HOsPITAI-The following is the report of the
Charity Hospital for the week ending evening" as given
TO us by one of the Deputy Clerks. We fear there
but give it received it: Admissions 39J Dis
charges 81 Deaths, q of which twenty. i've were from
cholera. Some of the patients who put down rs having
died from cholera, undesand, admitted two w eks
As to the whole number of Deaths there can be no
mistake but imagine some in regard - the cause
as we her of but little cholera about town.
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LATER FROM YENEzUELA,-The barque Paez,
Captain Wilkins from Puerto Cabello, arrived at
this port last evening, with dates to the 18th ult
Business, on the near approach of the crop season.
had become more active, and confidence was in
great measure restored. domestic produce con
latest quotations: Coffee, washed, 1O6 to lie
unwashed 10s. Indigo, u to a. Cocoa, IS to %
per fanega, and Fustic, SIS. [Philadelph North
American, December A.
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THE News BY THE ARCTIc-The Baltimore
Sun contains the following Geographic summary OF
news by the Arctic:
Engiand-The Juror created by the recent re-
script of the Pope has by no means subsidized
Meetings still being held in almost every parish
throughout England. A great meeting is to be
held in Liverpool on the 10Th on the same subject
In the London circles it is confidently asserted
that the letter of Lord John Russell was but mere
party ruse.
AT Bedford, where meeting was held, Lord
Charles RUSSELL brother to the Premier, was most
extravaganza in his denunciations of Papal aggres-
sion.
The Catholics bear all this TRADE with extreme
tneekness and moderation.
In Ireland there have been some ebullitions of
feeling, but nothing of much consequence.
A new convent is to be established near Liver
pool, and three new Catholic churches are to be
built during the ensuing summer.
The very temperate speech of the American
Minister at the recent Guild Hall banquet where
the Lord Chancellor heaped Goals on the fire, has
been the theme of general commentator.
In matters of general news there is not much of
general moment.
AT Liverpool, at 10 A. NJ, prior to the sailing of
me Arctic, the town was plscarded with bills calling
pom the Catholics to oppose the Protes tant demon
STATIONS to be held the same day. A serious riot
was anticipated. The excitement was very great
francs.-Ihe only item of intelligence from
france is that the Presidents message has been
cxtremely well received, save in few quarters
IN Monday evening the funds closed duller.
Germany.-The whole aspect of the news from
~termany has changed and there now seems to be
well grounded belief and hope that war will be
voided.
A'tstyfa.-GeneraI Radetzki, of Austria, has pro-
sted against war with Prussia
Spain amt Poytugak-From Spain and Portu-
al and other parts of Europe. there is nothing of
shocking political character
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The attention of buyers called the extensive catalogue
sale of very desirable snd reasonable dry goods to be sold this
day at 10 O'Clock by Vincent Co.. at their auction rooms
40 Bienve Aoegh ceSes boo' shoes and brogans
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-12-14

CASE OF PoIsoNING.-A man named j. P. Han
son was arrested yesterday, about eight miles from
this place, on the railroad, under charge of muir
der. He was brought TO this city, and after an ex.
animation before Justice Raiford, was committed
to Jail to await the order Of the court of Thomas
county, where it is alleged the crime was COM
mitted
Many of our readers will remember this case,
which occurred in Thomas county, in this State,
some time the astspring, Ii seems that Hanson had
gone to Thomas co. stranger. He stated that he
was an Engllshmsn, and had been cast away on the
coast OF Florida. A citizen of the county took him
into ms family and relieved his wants. During his
stay, which was some time, it is further alleged
that mutual affection sprang up between him
and the wife OF the gentleman at whose house he
was soJournlng, and that, in order to remove the
husband, he poisoned him. The citizen died
Hanson was apprehended and committed TO prison,
and afterwards effected his escape before the dav
OF trial. He was taken up yesterday by a citizen
u inomas county, who CHANGED to hear of him as
ne was coming down in the cars. Savannah
Republican, 5th inst.
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A. Beard sells this day Banks Arcade, Real Estate for
the succession of John H. Lomksr and Others situated in the
Second Municipality. For particulars advertisement
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= Auction sale oil CnriostIes lor lhe Benellt Of

the ORPHAN Boys ASYLUM By and in pursuance Of
order Of the Egh Court BnevJeuC berrng
under instructions Of the Sisters Charity the ladies New
OrleansWi be sold public Auction by BEARD, Auction
eer, THIS EVENING, o'clock ST. Louis Ball Room
large variety fauciul cles toys
aud clothing for babies powder Pu lOoknggass rsticue
bead purs baby Jumpers and variety required
the ladies' also, variety nicnacs Indispensable gentleman
such soap Twggs Hair Dye !" COATES
the latest Partisan style waist belts padded shoulders for crooked
gentlemen, glass false teeth scratches 0upees,
Terms OF sse-Onehalf cash balance delivery
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We requested to state that the Rev j. Talmage, Pres
dent of ogethope University Georgia. will preach tomor-
row afternoon four O'Clock, in the Presbyterian Church.
porner of Race and Constance streets.
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Auction Sales This Day.

j. a, BEARD will sell at IL O'Clock, Banks ArcadeReal
Estate
SYKES, HYDE Co. will sell, at haIfDas 10 O'clock at 81
Magazine street-GrOCefies, Provisions and Liquors.
WIN. P SCOrT will sell at halfpast 10 O'Clock at No 81
Camp street-Funiture, Piano, etc.
VINCENT & Co. will sell, at 10 O'Clock at No 43 BienviIe
str - Dry Goods after which Boots, Shoes BrOgans.
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We would direct the attention OF the benevolent 10 the
Auoton Sale of Curostes for the benefit of the Orphan
Bows Asylum this evening, the St. Louis Ball Room
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William Wade, charged with poisoning his WIFI
April last died in this place on Friday the 9lh nit HI
eaith had been sink for past during his con
nement in ia He had been baiied out shoTt lime bso
IS death. Marietta Advocate.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-12-14

ARMY oRDERs.-The Secretary Of War has an
pointed Board of Amy officers to whom is to be
referred the following questions:
Is it expedient or necessary to provide for add;-
uonai grades Of commissioned officers in the Army
o. the United States, and if so, what grades in adj
dtion to the present organization should be created
WAT provisions are necessary to authorize
onicers Oh tue Army to exercise civil functions in
are exPedient to prevent such officers from psprn-
ing the powers of civil functionaries."
The Board assembled at Washington ON the "a
inst. The following are the names of the officer,
composing it:
Brevet Major Gen. T S. Jesup Presiden, of the
Board Brevet Major Gen. J. E. Wool; Brevet Ma.
jor Gen. G, Gibson Brevet Brig, Gen. J. G. TOT.
ten; Brevet Brig. Gen. G. Talcott; Col |. b
Crane, LIST Artillery; Brevet Col. A. E. Hitchcock
Sd Infantry; Brevet Major j. F. Lee, RecoTdeT
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We are indebted to the officers of the Peyona for
late papers.
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RECORDER GENoIs' COURT.-There were large num-
Der OF affidavit made in this Court yesterday but they did
not amount much, when weighed by their consequence.
There not single commitment the First District Court
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-12-14

EYN During my temporary absence from the
city ORLANDO DORSEY, ESQ No = Camp street, by
Messrs BENJAMIN MICOU, will attend my professional
business. dlIGt3fp r. Ii. MARI.
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We happy to that Mr. Neafe has been engaged
at the st. Charles for few nights, and appears with Mi
Dean this evening as St. Piarre This is attraction which
cannot fail to I'LL the house from pit to ceiling.
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I'll Ve9U Fabric
FOR UNDER GARMENTS,

A LFRED MUNROE IL co. "a MAGAZINE
street, have received from the agents the Astoria Manuc
turing Company, of England, limited assortment Of
Fur Under Garments,
article made Of PURE FUR spun aud woven like any other
material and entirely manufacture before
for sale in this country.
As aud pleasant garment they much superior
any MATERIAL and the electrical property renders
them peculiarly vRuablef curative preventive application
Chronic Nature,
ALFRED MUNROE 81 co.
. Oh ~ NM inc nLrn
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LOCAL NEW S.

AMERICAN THEATRE.-The exciting drama of La Tour
de Nesle is to be performed the American Tonight with
Mr. Foster BlridaH. We confident that he will make
the character worth seeing. Miss Duet appears Margaret
The ballet corps will appear in and pleasing diversse
ment, the whole to conclude with Nose in New Orleans
PLAcIDEs NARIETIEs-The performance at this house
tonight commence with the amusing farce of Advice Ora
, IN which Chippendae as Mr.. Oddj0iy is whole host
Any who wishes laugh should see it, but we will not
answer for buttons John OF Paris dvertisze
ment and Ks in the Dak' comprises the rest of the
e1tertg nmenfs
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From FLORIDA - The Ind5ans. We learn
from passenger on the st. Mathews, which arrived
from Florida last night, that the Indians had at
tempted further .hostilities On Thursday, the
18th ut. the u. S. steamer Sarah Spalding,
arrived at Jacksonville, having on board Capt. d,
ing the Hauover, in company with the Indian river
mail rider, they We're attacked by three Indians
who fred upon them with their rifles, but without
effect, the party having taken to their boats and ont
Of reach of their balls Captain Clark is a man of
veraciy and there is doubt of the fact as stated.
The Haulover is about 100 miles from Smyrna,
aud 100 from St Augustine We are informed
that measures are being adopted by the Legislature
Of Florida, to expel the Indians the expense of
the State. If that should be attempted, there will
he little doubt of their speedy removal-and not
until then, Savannah Georgian, Dec. T.
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Custom House. New Orleans,


NOTICE is hereby given, that sealed proposals
viii be received by until the 18th December, for
making the following repairs to the TLheuncta ght House
and premises pertaining thereto hereinafter named conform
ably with the following Specifications All the must
be done IN substantial and work manke manner must
be approved by the Keeper Of the Light whose certificate
TO thai effect, payment will be made
TtHEFTNCIA
RfpTr5. J DWatJpg HOUsc-A roof 10 be covered
with shingles, one side with rll,fr ARD sheathmg
root TO be extended over the from gallery the measures
- 10y - IN front, and Is BY 30 the the gable ends to
be finished out to the front roof and the CUTTERS replaced
new Kitchen 10 be erected II by h IN The clear with one
depr and one window with proper hinges and tAstpUips
the Kitchen 10 be placed brick pillars two feet hgh above
the ground and win proper foundations brick Chimney
with 90 leet hFe place, extending four feet above roof
the Old chimney to he removed. Around the premises To he
constructed Fence DO feet length, be feet inches
IN helghh, posts TO be OF light wood By SQUARE feet
long and feet apart to be feet in the ground The paiDg
u be oil sawed yellow pine cypress, inch thick three
inches we AZ feet long and pointed the upper end To
be "a inches apart, to be well nailed srngers bv l.
with I'D cut nails mortified in the posts. The b0aTi
to be Ia inch thick and Il inches wide There are to be
three gates eet wide, well framed substantially hung
with good and suitable tasenings The of gates To
correspond with that OF The fence. Hinges and proper fast
enngs required for three Of the doors and one of The win
dgWs Of the house.
The works above described be commenced within 20
days, and be completed within 80 days from the tine the Cnn
tracts may be entered into and if commenced the nm
tegned reserves the night annul the contract with the
person n default. VIM. FRERET, Collector
n4' tdzp and Superintendent of Light Houses
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- - NEW ORLEANS, Dec. /, 1850.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- hs office until the 3st instant for supplying SHIP
CHANDLERH for the United States Revenue ves.e 3 or
this station, for twelve months from the st day OF JaGUaTV
l55l to The 3lst December according to the following Isl
Anchors and hedges;
Brnoms, Hickory
DO Blrch
Do Corn;
Bunting, all coors, full width;
Blocks friction rollers, per inch per sheave;
Cqrdage, taHed, hemp, patent;
Do do Manila
DO do Chain;
Canvas, Hollands A A;
Do American Hemp;
Do Cotton No. 2;
Do DO No. g;
DO do NoI0;
Hawsers Manila;
Hemp Hawsers
HOuseine;
HAmbrOIne;
Hooks and Thmhes;
Junk
Leather Rigging;
Do Pump;
Lumber, white pine;
Oakum;
OIL, Sperm, winter strained;
10 do;
20 Linseed, boiled;
Paints black lead
~ Do white cad in oil, ground;'
Powder, cannon;
- DO printing
Soap, brown;
Sgun Yarn;
90 Oak wood. sawed and delivered
Al articles required, not enumerated, to he furnished at the
Dc I'd VIM. FRERET Cnllector