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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-03-02
TO ENT.

TO RENT.
THE Livery Stable formerly occupied
by Nessrs. Holt ~ Young on Florida 81.
opposit" the Mayors Office. Apply to.
Jan IL 81. JOS. LARGt1fER,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-03-02

FRESH GARDEN SEEDS.
Just received and for sale by
/ ss A. MONTAN, opposite the
COLD pressed Castor Oil by the bottle
~ Gallon or Cask in store and for sale BY
feb 9y. Q. P. DAVIS g. BRO.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-03-02

2Ehh Lbs. pure white Heati It, store and
~OuO for sale by .a. st t-..s
feb BY. o. P. DAVIS Il BRO.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-03-02

PERFUMERY & FANCY ARTICLES, A !,
large assortme ent fol sale by
OP Daris Druggist
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13
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Eds Crescent-For the benefit of suffering humanity,
well Of Justice to Or. SAMUEL GILBERT, make the
following THAT in June had small upon my
face rather between and cheek which gradually increased
during the past in size and EXTENT Of which
consulted several truly eminent physicians under whose treatment
received benefit In the latter last January visited this
In the Of days before reaching the city the greatly
enlarged and the Inflammation alarming
and my cheek bone, literally lump of puId
ash The disease had made its the opposite side
Of nose In this condition presented myself Dr. Samuel
Gilbert, knowing with what disease afflicted DIR. Gilbert
promptly pronounced eating Cancer Of the VTuent char
myself under his He extracted the
without the Of the knife and in four weeks face we'll
| then and still believe T. NJ. TUCKER
New0rlsans, March 49, 1859
DIR. Glbe's office Is No. II street, In the
buildings between the CustOmhouS and the River aplO Uy
To- To the Pnblic.-JHeSSrs Editors! | wish to bear
testimony Dr. GlLBERTs SKILL through your valuable and truly
independent paper sorey afflicted With hereditary
this disease killed father who had the best medical aid
country The disease made its appearance my upper syds
and continued spread and p4in severely until well nigh
sight could scarcely discern man,
street. Having often heard of DR. bers the
Of such left the State Of Pennsylvania and NewO
ieanswRs under ment-and happy
and sign of the disease left and sight perfectly This
day leave for home. A. Q. CORWINE.
April 49, 1885, apis If
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

PHILADELPHIA AGAIN.-John Farley, the child
who was shot during the riot between the Moya-
mensng and Franklin Hose Companies on the 18th
Of last month, died the Sd inst at the hospital.
No steps have yet been taken to arrest the man
who shot him, though the authorities have long
been aware of his name and also that the injury
must prove fatal. The boy, two hours before his
death, repeated his assertion that it was Andrew
Cochran who fired at him. This man has been
guilty of many Outrages, and few years since was
convicted and imprisoned for stabbing old man
who at that time was clerk of the market in Moya-
mensing
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

On Sunday morning, May L. ALICE, daughter of ROB-
ERT G. MUsGRovE, aged ID months
nS Funeral will place THIS AFTERNOON, half
past o'clock residence of Jmes D. Denegre Toulouse
street. between ChsrtTeS and Royal streets.
On Sunday evening, May IL, his residence in Apollo
street, A. @. RODGERS, aged 80.
The last few life comforting his wife and
friends present. his expressions humbe payeul and resigned
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13


BY the arrival of the steamship Galveston, Capt.
Place, we have Galveston dates to the 10th inst.
There was large meeting at Galveston in refer
ence TO the projected Brazos Canal. The charter
was read and SIS 900 stock Immediately sub
scribed-$5000 additional was added on the next
day.
The schooner Maria, Capt Fuller, from NewOr.
leans, went aground at the mouth of the Brazos
river, on the 30ih, and became total wreck.
The Brazos river was still high and fears were
entertained of an overflow
In regard to the crops, on the upper Brazos, we
have the most doleful accounts. Continued wet
weather, frost, etc.. has caused sad loss this
in the most productive sections of our State.
There were ten deaths in Galveston during the
week-Mr. A. Bond, stranger named Willis, and
sailor from the surveying schooner Morris. The
remainder were children.
Eagle Pass, on the Rio Grande, about $50 miles
west of San Antonio, has been awakened with the
spirit of American progress since the occupation by
troops and settlers of the United States The West.
ern Texan contains letter, giving description Of
the place. from which it appears that great induce
ments are held out to settlers not only in the beauty
of the situation, pleasantness of climate and supe-
rior health but the facilities for building, trade ETC.
" q
tribe of Camanches arrived in that neighborhood
on the 22d ult. They numbered one hundred and
three, including thirty squaws and children. Buff
falo Hump at their head and they were all well
armed. They protested peace and wanted to get
permission to hunt mustangs on the Nueces. They
said that they wanted 10 see the Big Captain, -
Gen. Brooke) at San Antonio, to have talk. -
strong escort has been sent down with them to
that place, and they will, after the "talk," be sent
Immediately back.
number of the Seminole Indians, who had
been emigrated from Florida to the Indian territory
on the border of Arkansas are now in the vicinity
of Fredericksburg. Among them is the well known
chief, Wild Cat, who played conspicuous part in
the Florida war. Also, Gopher John, the inter.
prefer. The latter is negro who was taken by
the Seminoles from the whites, and, we understand
served as interpreter for Gen. Worth with tn,
| Indians.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13
HtsssScans on the Coast--Inmsnse Damage to
IL. s..

tme sugar CfOp, &C. otcs
DoNALDsoNvILLR, La, May IL, 1850
Dear CrescMt-I hasten give you few particulars Of
the storm Of last evening" which second and enlarged
edition Of that Of Wednesday morning occurred here be-
tween and O'Clock and is scarcely possible for to give
you any idea Of the immense avage caused by it. The
OF the storm was felt the Lafourche between this place
and Mr. Fourneion's plantation about miles below
here and on the river above this place. The steamer Mary
Foley, which taking Sugar at Mr.. Letorey's plan
taton about four miles below here, the bayou, suffered
greatly her chimneys and pOthouse blown into
neighbong field the whole of the fore CABIN Ito the Ian
guage oil you ypos) knocked into p." Several of
the Ohces of the boat slightly injured The damage ia
estimated at about $1,000 The Chamette also had her Chin
neys and pohouse blown down The purgery of Mrs Ford
he negro cabins the plantation of Mr. kock of city
those OF Mrs Lafeere and her also blown
down The damage incurred the river in this neghbor
hooa was also great The sugarhouses of Messrs H.
Tnst VIM. @. Ventss, Joseph Picou, and Judge Dufe
and the negro cabins of Mrs Bngier, eyeed the
ground As for the minor damages such Frustrated
fences, pgeonhouses and small buildings numerous
to mention afraid that we have yet intelligence of
hall the damage done in this section. Yours, etc. M.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

Mrs. G. j. b. Fisher takes her benefit this evening al s
Hhonic Theate In addition to the attractions of tn,
evening her husband, Charley Fisher has come over from
Mobile Tor the purpose Of peromingbeng his second ap
peaFance on any stage. OF Charsy's numerou,
friends. both civil and military will parade on this occasion
as also the remen, for who Of the emen of New OeaDs
when Their annual visits Mobile, does not recoect the
hospitaities Of Franklin No. 81 of which Charley has
been an actual member for years? Now the time
for them make ssna return and know they will NOT be
haekwasdtn coming forward Twill say nothing about the
claims Of Mrs F. she well known to need any euogy
from of her Many FRIrNns
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

ENGLAND AND SPAIN.-The difficulties which
have existed for some time between England and
Spain, are at length settled through the interven-
ton OF the King of the Belgians. The Spanish
cabinet accepted the terms of Lord Palmerston,
and highly cOmplimented Sir Henry Bulwer, say
ing they would like to have had him back again,
but that he had come to America
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

CAPT DAN HIcKoK's REoArTA THE second Spring
Regatta VIII come of tomorrow at the Lake Since the
last several new boats have been fnishedthe Victoria
owned by j. G. Robinson, Esq, and the stngaree owned
BY The Stngaree Club Both of these were built BY Mr.
Cunningham, at Algier Another new boat built BY Mr.
Prague has also just been launched from the ways Thu
hefn which won considerable reputation last summer
peced from Mobile. The Undine Pilgrim, Marposa, Rob
e Morris Pieayune Doubloon and Cora are also ready 70
the race The prizes consisting of thirteen richly chased sill
yer gobe, be at the barroom Of the Verand
Hotel Capt Hckok is making very liberal arrangements 70
the accommodation of his patrons and the publ
generally. yes W 8
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

FooTE AND BENToN.--Ion, of the Baltimore
Sun, says: "The Committee on the affair of Mr..
Benton and Mr.. Foote, have held meeting. Every
one asks what they are going to do. take it that
they will investigate and report the facts they
occurred This it is important to do, in order to
correct the many erroneous statements made before
the public. They may also and probably will,
recommend the adoption of some rule calculated to
prevent such occurrenoes in futuro
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

NAvAL.--The U. S. frigate Raritan has been
withdrawn from the Home Squadron, to be fitted
Tor foreign service, and the flag of Com. Parker has
been temporarily transferred to the sloop-of-war
Albany. It's understood that one of the new war
steamers, shortly to be put in commission, will be
assigned as Com. Parker's flagship.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

Loss OF PACKET.-The bark A. R.Taft, Capt
Bogardus, was lost on the North Breaker, Charles
ton on the 9TH inst in attempting to cross the bar
The captain and crew were taken off by Capt
Magee of the steamer Nina, who humaney went
to their rescue in one of his life.boats. The Taft
had cargo of valuable merchandise, with 800 tons
Of ice. Insurance on the vessel, $4,000.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

The CRoPs.-The Yazoo Wing of the sth inst
says: " 1t has been many years since there was a
spring unfavorabe for crops in this section
the present So far as our information extends, the
prospect for Cotton and Corn crops have been in
jured to great extent by the cool weather, and
the frequent rains. 1t is now too late to replant
Cotton with any promise Of success, we suppose !;
but even if it not there is not enough seed in
the country to supply the demand. Corn is also
very scarce and high"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

Mr.. WEBsrER.--The Boston Atlas still with.
holds its allegiance from Mr.. Webster, and is moi
at all satisfied with his late speech 1t is particu
larly severe on the passage referring to the capture
which Mr.. Webster supports, as one, "the bare
reading Of which causes the blood of free Mas
sachusetts man to curdle in his veins" 1t says it
can have mo vitality in Massachusetts," and when
Mr.. w shall have conquered the strong moral
and religious conviction against it, he will ther
have conquered, not the prejudices of Massachu
sets, but Massachusetts, herself"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

MASSACHUSETTS AND THE PRovIso.-In the
Massachusetts, House of Representatives, the day
after MIR. Websters arrival in Boston, Free-soiler
offered resolutions concerning Mr.. Websters course,
and instructing him to vote for the Wilmot Pro-
viso, etc. The yeas and nays were taken, and the
result was For the resolutions, n; against them,
1885, Another vote was taken and ended thus
For rejection of the resolves, 122 to A.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

ST. PATRIcK's FREK SoHooL.-The corner
stone Of the ST. Patricks Free School, was laid al
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The building is tc
be erected at the corner Of Foucher and Poyefarrt
streets. The lot Is bequest for this purpose
The ecnsecration was performed by the very Rev
Dr.. rRopsselon; the ST. Michaeps, ST. Joseph's
and Shamrock Benevolent Societies attended,
Father Mathew assisted in the ceremonies. Tn,
future school will be under the supervision ant
control Of the Brothers Of the Christian School,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

FROM HAvANA.-The royal mail steamer Sew
ern, Commander Vincent arrived in Mobile bay
early on Friday morning, in three days from
Havana.
The cholera and yellow fever were prevailing to
considerable extent at Havana. As there is no
Board of Health, it is impossible to ascertain the
number of deaths correctly. One of the Oldest
physicians states, however, that there were from
$50 to 200 deaths day, without counting the NOR
taty among the soldiers, among whom the disease
is most prevalent and fatal 1t was in their ranks
that the disease first appeared, and nearly all Of
them have been removed out of the city.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

A girl named Mary Fanngan, while taking a
bucket of hot water up stairs, at house where she
was employed, near the corner of Schuylkill Fifth
and Arch streets, Philadelphia, accidentally scalded
herself in a shocking manner.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

Tne GAIFnIN cI.AIll.---.. J, 2 Of ths Ballim0Ie

Sun, under date of the 3D. inst, says
The Galphin Claim Committee will report OF
Monday next. There will probably be two reports
The difference is in regard % law. In regard =
the facts, il is pretty evident that MI CrapIoIo
acted as agent for ths claim, and helped Mr. Ryan
in me very last stage y the case % prepare AM
rsv,ss ms gssasss NJ c ssS interest
the Sls;m' was among The papers Submitted e the
Attornev General and the Secretary Of the Urea
surv, md thai Mr. Crawiord's commission or fee
W. nj Of TIE whole amount recovered from the
gevs@nuasnt. deducting expenses. Mr.. Crawford
Pgs.;aenf Of his agency in the claim, and that
Gen. TAYLOR saw NO improperly in Mr.. Crawford's
doing as Secretary Of War what he was entitled to
40 IS private citizen. g As man thinketh, 50
IA he
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13


FIRE IN GosPoRT, VA.-IKarty Hoatscs in
Ashes.-The town of Portsmouth was, on the 9Th
inst, again visited with very destructive fre-the
largest ever witnessed in that place. The Pilot
says "The fire originated in kitchen of Mr.
Foster, in Gosport, between the Foundry and the
Navy Yard. Owing to the height of the wind, in a
very few minutes both sides of the street were
completely enveloped in one vast sheet of fire.
Twenty-nine houses were consumed, and fifty
families have been turned upon the charity of the
town for shelter. The loss is estimated at 500 000
Five entire blocks were destroyed, the buildings
being principally wood. Several of the owners of
the property are John G. Hatton, s. Watts, George
Marshall Dr. Cooke, Mrs. Buckley, Mrs. Swift,
Mrs. Buffers, John Benson, Mr.. Pennington, and
the Edwards estate" During the fire riot took
place between portion of the fremen and the ma
rines and one of the latter was so much injured
that he died
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

THE WRECKED STEAMER RHODE ISLAND
The Captain of the ship Brighton, at New Bed
ford from the Pacific, reports mo date,) that in
latitude 80 IS N, longitude 81 40 W., he passed
what appeared to be steamers deck and deck
beams with large iron brace attached. They
are supposed to have belonged to the steamer
Rhode Island, from New York bound for San
Francisco, which was wrecked some time since.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

The British schooner Velocity of Prince Ed
ward Island Anderson, from Wilmington, N. c.,
for the West Indies, took fire on the 9Th ult., of
Cape Hatteras, and burned to the waters edge
Captain and crew saved.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

There was fire at Binghampton (N.Y), on the
I'd inst which, before it could be subdued destroy
ed CIRCUITS Hotel-insured. The Chemung river
bridge, at Eluira, and two stores were also con.
suned on the same evening. Loss $4,000.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

John Duncan, Esq, Of Yalabusha, is favorably
mentioned in several Of our Mississippi exchanges,
in connection with the office Of Secretary Of State.
Mr. D. possesses abilities that well qualify him for
the office. In him the democratic party would find
fit representative Of its principles.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

MhTAiRIe TRAcK.The New Orleans Troiting Club met
he Metare track to partake cold spread and
- aeeonpanaents the of the opening Of his
new house The President and most of the members being in
Silsnaahee' II was resolved that The Club House. -
should in future be It's designation The name sss ,
exclusive but we are requested by Mr. Ellis to say that III
place Is at all times open to the public of whom he soos
share OF paronage-havng made every n satisfy
those who may honor him with a call '''
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

The King of Denmark, by the last advices from
Copenhagen, was i'll with some dreadful disease
which the papers do not name, but which has
probably ere this caused his death. They are
already specializing upon the policy of his successor
in the Schleswig question.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13
.Tlgst ReceiUeeG

EV~Per Steamship Ohio and bark N. II. w Olffe.
alarge addition 10 assortment Of
SUMNER CLOTHING,
Of the newest and Fashionable Styles, which
may be found
Black, brown, blue and olive French MerinO FROCk
COATS;
Black brown blue and olive Cashmerette FRoCK COATS
Superior black French Merino SACKS;
Superior fancy French Tweed do;
Business and travelling Suits of Fancy LINEN DRILLING:
Goats, Vests and Pants of the material;
Goamer VESTS very light and elegant article for hot
weather;
White Linen Duck and fancy Linen Drill VESTS;
Fancy Linen Drill PANTS, of the newest patterns:
Fancy colored French CHINTZ SHIRTS;
White Linen and Cotton and Linen SHIRTS, fun
ment
Lola Monies CRAVATS, large assortment;
Pongee, Silk, Linen and Linen Drilling Business COATS.
NORRIS Il WAY. No. re Camp street,
corner of Common street.
my10 2iplw under Hewlett's Hoel
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

10 -Four men have been arrested in Boston on
the charge OF numbering and robbing Parker Town
Collector of Manchester, N. H., six years ago
The accused are three brothers by the name Of
Wentworth, of Saco, and man named Clark
trader of Nashua. Two of the Wentworths have
been before arrested, but were discharged for want
of evidence
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

~ The export of cheese to Great Britain from
New York will reach this year 1000, 900 pounds,
against l5,3s6,S36 in 1889, being decrease Of
one-ffth This decrease is attributed to the infe-
rior quality of the cheese
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

An estimable lady, of Montgomery county (Md.).
Mrs Case, short time since, became the mother
of three children, and unfortunately died in giving
birth to the fourth. The three babes are alive and
doino wall
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

hAKalsoN's COLUMBIAN INKs-There is nothing more
unpleasant when writing than thick, muddy ink or more
Agreeable than good clear ink thar flows freely the pen
any sases handsome and iudebe impression E. d. Beach
oian lnks of various eoos, which we most cheerfuly
recommend. having ourselves tested It's superior anaIes
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

CALIFORNIA DINNER.-A number of Califor-
mans in NewYOrk gave splendid dinner on the
LIST inst, at the Irving House, to number of their
friends. Senator Gwynn aud the two California
Representatives were present, together with ex-
Governor Marcy John VanBuren, T. Butler King,
Rev. Walter Cotton, and some $50 others, among
whom were number of ladies.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

Isaac T. Jewett has been committed to prison in
New York city, to be tried for an outrage on Miss
Albina N. Gourgas, young woman to whom he
was paying attention.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

AMERICAN TAEArRE.-We bespeak for the enterprising
manager well filled and fashionable house tonight The
performances such the lovers of Dramatic
effect: Luceza Borgia'' by Thielman German compa
ny-Madae Theman, who is well known and appreciated
here ssiains the feature of this stirring piece after which
the Jennings family singing dancing, and the fayote farce
of Box and Cox MIR Keller as Bor
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

The counsel for Pearson, who is now under sen
tence of death at Boston, have applied to the Su
preme Court for writ of error, that new tria
NAV be granted
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

Nathan Hatch has been appointed by the Pres
dent, to be Deputy Postmaster at Carlisle, in the
Stale of Pennsylvania.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

The members of the First Presbyterian Congre
CATION, of Pittsburgh, have voted to allow the Rev
DR.. Heron $1,000 per annum during his life DR.
Heron has been their pastor for forty years, ant
has resigned in consequence of dissensions in the
Church.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

The YELLOW FEVER AT PARA.-The brig
Garland, at Salem, Mass, May LIST, from Para,
April 9th, announces that the yellow fever was
still raging there with great vrulence, and that
large numbers both of foreigners and the natives
died The British Consul died April I'd. Much
alarm prevailed, and ID persons took passage in the
Garland for Salem
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

MT MacalIers benefit at the St. Charles this evening"
ought 10 be gala night it being his last performance and
doubles he will be greeted by very brilliant audience His
bill offered Is most attractive consisting oftwenty of the most
choice experiments selected from the twenty perform
anees given dnnng his present engagement which will afford
an excellent opportunity all those who have not vet wit
messed the tricks. delusons and experiments of the kIfu
wizard Another opportunity is also afforded 10 the many
VINO nave not yet the extraordinary aa suspepson Of
Madame Macanster as the Sleeping Arab''
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

The coach makers are the latest of the mechanic
interests in New York, who have struck for better
wages. They want SO per day for married men,
and 50 for bachelors"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-13

The Crescent City, from New York for Chagres
was detained at quarantine four hours, in putting
ashore eleven would be passengers, who had stow
themselves away without tickets.