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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

ST. LOUIS HARBoR-BLooDY ISLAND DIKE.-
The recent heavy floods in the western rivers have
caused serious apprehensons in st. Louis that the
dixie built by the people of that city, reaching from
Bloody Island to the illinois shore, would be car
red away. The purpose of that dixie was to turn
aside The current, so as to deepen the bed of the
river in front of a large portion of ST. Louis, and
wash away the island itself. Accurate tests and
soundings, on the S0th ult., from shore to shore,
along the roadway or embankment, above the
stone work, showed that the severe pressure of the
water on the dixie has yet caused no material in.
jury, but rather that its effects will result in per
manent benefit. The river must rise nearly six
feesmore to go over the stone of the dixie. This
is not anticipated. Meanwhile the direction of the
channel is now directly on the shore, in front of
the city, and the current makes directly on Dun
cans Island, and is washing 1t away on both sides.
If the high water continues, or occurs again next
season, the people of St. Louis fully expect to see
Duncan's Island washed away altogether, and a
landing afforded to the whole city, from its north.
ern TO its southern extremity.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

The GRAND jury. - Yesterday the Grand
Jury, for the Parish of Orleans sat, and brought in
the following true bills:
Against John Clark, for the murder of Timothy
Donovan, on the I'd April, in Hevia street, by
stabbing him to the heart George Geoe, for
murder, in stabbing Martin Schwann, the 18th
April, near the lower Cotton Press, in the Third
Municipality, from the effects of which he died in
twelve days; and against Pierre Cazeau, Edward
Blanc, f. m. c., Phillip Hervais, and Joseph
blanchard, M C. for arson, in setting fire to the
house Of Cazeau, Prosper street, on the night of
the 9th of May
No bills against Peter O'Rourke, for robbing
Michael Shay of three gold shirt. buttons, on the
9TH of May, in cofee-house at the corner of St.
Louis and Maras street; and against Hermann
Lucas, for breach Of trust, in endeavorng to dis
pose of soldiers discharge without having au-
thority to do so.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

SCARCITY OF ToNNAeE.-The St. Louis Intel
hgencer of May 81, remarks that there was only
steamer in port that morning-Aleck Scott
loading for NewOrleans Her agents had stopped
making engagements on the previous night, as
then they had contracted for quite as much as they
could stow away. On the 3lst, not a pound OF
freight was taken for Neworeans, and contracts
were made for boats to arrive within the two sue
ceeding days, at slightly advanced rates. The
scarcity of steamers in port, even for the time Of
year was remarkable,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

PASS CHRISTIAN HOTEL.

TT This well known establishment opens this day for
the reception of visitors During the spring
been made in the gentemen department, which
TO give satisfaction, Attached the premises bathing
houses, bowling alleys, billiard room pistol gallery and
stables.
RATES BOARD
By the week, for transient visitors ............12 81
By the month season. such may be agreed
predcaed the lumber Of CURED and length
o. time occupied and low price any house on
the Coast.
1t is the determination of the undersigned to maintain the
reputation of this house in all departments and no exer
tons will be spared give satisfaction numerou.
pa'rons.
The mail boats Oregon, California Florida 81, rb,,le
and Mobile, to and from Mobile stop the P.. daily a.
advertised.
Attached to the Hotel is Academy unds, tho .n,s;r
tendence of R. ii. McNair, Esq ;. of ew Orleans.
The rvices OF three resident Pr ysieans of
reputation. can be obtained at o., times,
r. IL. MONTGOMERY, Manager
Letters and newsr left at offices OF r. Ged
des Esq, Bank faot, and Mills Jud,on, ESQ.,, corner oil
lanai anu Camp Streets forwarded daily.
iasS Nhf'suaci, May III, 1851. je2 Isl Iplm
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

CAcrus GRANDIFLoRA-THe Night Bloomtmg
Cwsxs.--On Wednesday evening, we received a
most rare ard beautiful gift flower Of this plant
in full bloom. These flowers are rarely seen, as
but few plants in this moist climate come to perfec-
ton. We accompanied the gentleman to the gar
dan whore the plant was in bloom, and which was
completely covered there being not less than eight
in their perfection. They began to open short
time after sunset and at nine o'clock they were in
full bloom. The flowers look more like gigantic
water-lhes only much more delicate in their struc-
turs--she stamens form most beautiful plume, in
srase and beauty, recalling the crest which adorns
dc necks Of some varieties Of the crane. The
psrfume is that Of vanilla Perhaps the sense
Of The beautiful was more intense from the refec-
~, hat before morning these flowers must
fs1s. The qualification to the eye was as per-
~ I'D - brief as one Of Jenny Lind's concerts
= to The ear. The flower which we were SO for
tunate q 10 obtain, was immersed in glass jar Of
alcohol, and VII, we hope, grace our sanctum for
many months. This plant did not bloom in the
precincts Of any costly, luxurious garden but is in
The little patch Of s,hafd working Dutchman, who
fAds time enough to crafty his taste for flowers,
and in this piece of ground, not much larger than
blanket, he has collected many beautiful specimens.
Unlike all other exhibitions, no solicitations Of
friends can induce Signora Nature to repeat the
performance till next summer But we shall give
readers timely notice of the next appearance of
this gorgeous flower.
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A Meeting


Alta meeting of the Bar of New Orleans, held
June 6, in the Supreme Courtroom, on motion Of
Harry T. Hays, Esq, A. N. Ogden, Esq, was
called to the chair, and on motion OF WIN. II.
Hunt, Esq, J. L. Mathewson was appointed
secretary.
The chairman, in very feeling and eloquent
manner, stated the melancholy cause Of the meet
ing. But few short weeks ago we assembled to
nav the last tribute of respect to distinguished
member Of our profession, who had gone down to
the grave in the fnlness Of his years and the per-
lection of his fame-Judge Bullard and, now, we
have met to mourn the loss Of one, who had but
begun his course, but whose promise of future ex-
cellence, and usefulness, was exceedingly great.
He paid beautiful tribute to the high character oil
the deceased as man, and as member Of the pro-
fession and alluded, in touching manner, to the
like premature fate of his distinguished and gifted
father.
On motion of Harry T. Hays, Esq, commit
tee of three was appointed to draft resolutions ex-
pressive of the sense of the meeting.
Harry T. Hays, VIM. H. Hunt and Horace
Gather, were appointed said committee, and
reported the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the members of the Bar Of New
Orleans have received, with feelings Of deep sor
row and regret, intelligence of the death Of their
late brother VIM. E. T. Griffith.
Resolved, That we entertain the highest respect
for the talents and virtues of the deceased and de-
plore his untmely death as great loss to the pro-
tession which he was so eminently qualified to
adorn.
Resolued, That in testimony OF our respect fol
his worth, we will wear the usual badge Of mourn
ing for thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be published
and copy Of them sent by the secretary to thu
family Of the deceased.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
A. N. OGDEN, Chairman.
I. M.ruvwson 9ocretsrv
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SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.-The New York Mirror
of the 18th May says: 1t was six years on Monday
last, since Sir John Franklin sailed from Sheer.
ness on his dangerous expedition, and the chances
of his safety the present time but slight. Still
his hopeful wife, hoping against hope, ensts the
sympathies of brave hearts and many are found
ready and willing to engage in the task, difficult
though it be, of resolving the mystery of her hus-
bands fate. Even now another vessel has set out
on the mission of mercy, and may success attend
the efforts of those who are Drawing so many dan.
gers in the cause of humanity.
In letter written by Sir John to Colonel Sabine
Drake, dated Fish Islands, 9Th July, 1915, after
noticing that the Erebus and Terror, two of his ex.
petition, had received from the transports which
accompanied them to that point provisions, clio.
thing, fuel and stores for three years, namely, to
July, 1S48, thus proceeds:
81 hope my dear wife and daughter will not be
over anxious, if we should not return by the time
they have fixed upon; and must beg Of you to
give them the benefit of your advice and experience
when that arrives, for you know well, that even
after the second winter, without success in our
object, we should wish to try some other channel
if The state of our provisions and the health of the
crew justify it."
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

Mr.. Webster addressed the people of Albany,
NewYork, from staging in front of Congress
Hall, on Wednesday, 18th ult. The whole area,
from Congress Hall to the Park, including the
court-yards and neighboring dwellings, and every
point from which view of the speaker could be
had, was filled with dense mass. This great as
semblage was eager to hear him speak on the great
topics now before the country, and was made up
from both of the old political parties. Mr.. Web
ster spoke at length of the Union and Constitution
its inestimabIe value to every State of the Con
federacy, and to the combined whole. A very full
report of this great speech has been prepared for
the press, but at the special desire of Mr. Webster
it will be- submitted TO his revision before it is for
warded for publication.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

The CRoPs-We were shown on Thursday,
two cotton blooms from the plantation of R. c.
Hynson, Esq, on Bayou Rapides. This is right
early for ihem considering the season we have had
but it is no indication of the state of the crop
throughout the parish, or on Red River generally.
The crop of which tLey came was one Of the ear
Hest that was planted in the parish, and has been
well attended to and cultivated. Few crops, if
any, are as far advanced, while perhaps the much
larger portion of the cotton in the parish is from
three weeks to month behind it. For the want
of rain, it is feared the young cotton will not
come to any thing.
The bulk of the corn crop has already been
destroyed beyond redemption, for the want ofrain.
Very few lanters indeed will be able to make
more than a third or fourth of crop.
The sugar cane is suffering almost as much,
owing to the drought, as corn is. Red River
Republican 3lst ult
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

SLAVE CAPTuRE.-On Thursday evening, two
slaves were captured board the steamboat
Delta, in an attempt to escape from the State One
was named Sarah, and belonged to DR.. Meux, and
the other, Martin, owned by Mr.. Cuddy.
They had false papers of freedom, with which they
attempted to elude the vigilance of the officers, but
it was discovered that they were supplied to them
by Mr.. William Brown. They were bound for
Cincinnati. The officers who discovered them
made an arrest of their persons, and they are now
in prison, awaiting an examination.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

Sons OF TEMPERANCE IN PHILADELP HIA.
The newspapers describe grand parade on Mon
day, May 80 The great cold water army began
its march at A. M. The counter marching of the
Divisions, in their simple yet chaste, rich and
beautiful regaa, with their banners waving and
bands playing, is represented by the Bulletin as
magnificent sight. There were sixty Divisions
represented, and about twenty five hundred men,
bers in the procession. There was variety of
novel features in the parade, the most conspicuous
Of which was well of cold water with sweep
and bucket; an ark of safety, and full-rigged
ship. The well, especially, most happy idea
The procession witnessed by at least fifty
thousand interested spectators who crowded the
sidewalks doors and steps, and filled the windows
OF houses along the route. The best of order was
preserved by the police, and nothing occurred,
that we heard OF, to the pleasures of this noble
demonstration in honor of the glorious cause of
temperance.
The most interesting object of attraction on the
route, was the stone contributed by the Order to
the Washington Monument 1t was placed on
the sidewalk, in full view of the procession pass
Jag Ne Ssrashers' yard of Sehnylkill Fifth
and Chestnut streets.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

~ Mrs. SHERMAN, thankful for past favors and
liberal in her line of business happy inform her
public that she No. 20 Nayades
1888 St Charles where she prepared and
fit Ladies and Children with the following articles to wits
Sherman's SHOULDER BRACES and ABDOMINAL Sur.
PoRTKRs, DR.. Bannng's BopY BRACES, DIR. Cranes
SHOULDER and SPINAL BRACES, Mrs. Belts SUPPORT.
Frs. DIR. Thompson's SUPPORTERS, ETC. etc.
~ Hours of attendance morning. from a. NJ. till
O'Clock p NJ; and in the evening" from till 8 P. NJ.
" Females will be upon ladies
aplg I'd nd
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

Bounty LAND WARRANTs.-The Commissioner
of Pensions has given official notice that, where
Bounty Land Warrants get lost or miscarry, the
person to whom they sent must Immediately
enter a capeat in the General Land Office, to pre-.
vent the issuing Of a patent to a fraudent claim.
The claimant is also required to give six weeks
public notice of his loss-mnutely describing the
warrant, the identity of the applicant and all other
necessary facts, which must be proved under oath.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

The HoBoKEN RIoT.-The number of deaths
(more than one) caused by this disgraceful riot,
has not yet been ascertaned. The corone,'s
inquest on the murdered body Of Martin Bridges,
the innocent working man, who was beaten to
death BY the Germans, has elected facts that would
lead US to fancy all vauntings about civiliza-
ton, to be the mere outpourngs Of settled deli
rum. These narratives Of the incidents Of the riot
are hourly investing the barbarity with deeper
interest in New Jersey and New York; and the
origin, occupation, classification, and entire char
acter of these miscreants, the Short Boys" or
the Crock Boys" who, doubtless with truth,
have the credit Of being the aggressors are under
going investigation with a view to have such COM
binations among the indolent and mischievous
rabble broke up; and its members either sent to
the State Prison, dispersed 1t is to be hoped
that the friends Of law and order, Of common de-
cency, in the two States above nsmed, will act in
bold and effective concert in the resolution to give
good apartments to all Short Boys" in one end
and to all Rock Boys" in the other end of the
prison, in all cases where " Short Boy" or Rock
Boy conduct may be proved against the individ-
uals. So soon the coroner's inquest is over, the
magistrates will proceed with their investigations.
We trust the committals may be numerous, for the
deeds done call for them in the name of justice.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

A HuMBUe.-The Washington American Tel
egraph hands around the name of one Mr.. Weide-
meyer artistic tailor, who teaches and practices
cutting out. The Telegraph says he looks like a
walking dutch-oven, 200 pounds weight, forty
years old, anxious to get married, inquiring about
the wealth of young ladies', buys any thing on
credit, and sells for cash at discount and naoseys
suddenly. He is not unknown in Washington,
neither his nsinuating arts. II caught in this
latitude, it is said he will get fits" which he
never gave to any of his clients.
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Going Worth.

10 Our friends requested call and leave their Measure
with for their supply of FALL and WINTER CLOTHING.
Persons visiting the North this have the Clothing
ready for them upon their arrival in New York. by leaving th
Measure with and article shs be made In the latest
Of workmanship and not satisfactory, not to be taken
Que OF partners will leave for New York and will
his personal attention to all orders intrused to him.
Our friends visiting New York will find house l2 Fulton street
MO lm2dp MONTROSS g. STILWELL.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

The AMxNDE HoSoRABLE-The Delta of yes
tsrsay morning., on the fourth page, the most
obscure portion Of the paper, publishes an editorial
from which Ne clip the following retraction:
In relation to our remark that Mr.. Webster
would b opposed to the creation Of new slave
States in Texas, We were led into the error by our
contemporary Of thu Savannah News. We cheer
fully correct il"
We only regret that good action like this,
should be treated with such neglect.
How n that little candle throws his beams,
s So shsIe1 good deed in hauxhty world
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

FIRE.-On Thursday night, frame building,
situated below the Cotton Press, in the Third
Municipality, took fire about II o'clock, and was
destroyed, with two other dwellings.
About two o'clock yesterday morning. build
ing, situated at the corner of Felicity. Road and
Benton street, caught fire in one of the upper
rooms, but by the effective exertions of the Fire
Department, it was extinguished without much
damage. Part of the roof was burnt
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

A WATCH RoBBERY-Yesterday morning
the house of Mr.. John listed, at the corner of Ma.
rgny and Victory streets, was entered by some
thief thieves unknown, and robbed of two
watches and other articles, worth about fifty dol
lars. The thieves got clear away with their booty,
but search warrant has been issued. and the
police are making inquiries likely to lead to the
discovery of the property.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

VIRGINIA CONFERENCE.-The body has adopted
a section mixing all eec tons viva voce The
Richmond Wing says:
The 18th section next adopted. 1t pro-
vides that the Legislature shall pass law which
embraces more than one subject, and that t, be
distinctly embraced in its title. And further, that
law shall be enacted by reference to the title only
}. any section in any other law, but the whole of
it shall be expressed in the act ITSELF
The 10th section, adopted, gives power to
he Legislature to pass law prohibiting any per-
son concerned in duel from holding office under
the Commonwealth. An Intellectual attempt was
made to amend it to make it a constitutional
prohibition. A saving clause was inserted in favor
of those who have heretofore offended"
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Telegraphed to the " Crescent"
[BY THE PEOPLES (o'RRILLY) LINE.l

Steamboat, River and Weather.
VIoKsBuRe, Friday, June 6-The following
named steamboats, have passed this place during
the last twenty-four hours bound to and from New
Orleans:
The Saxon, bound down, at 8 45 P. NJ, yesterday.
The Magnolia. bound up, at 30, this morning
The Gulnare, bound up, 49, this morning.
The G. E. Watkins, bound up, II 80, this morn
ing.
The Chancellor, bound up, IL 80 p. NJ, to-day.
The Bulletin, bound up, p M, to-day.
The Cora, bound up, S P. M, to-day.
The river is still rising very fast
Weather extremlyhot, and no appearance of rain.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

UPPER RIvERs.-The river opposite St. Louis
was higher on the 31st ult, than it had been for
year past. Accounts from above were bad enough,
and much damage had been done, but it seemed
that the swell had nearly exhausted ITSELF the Mis-
souri, having come to stand. The water was
expected to be still higher by three or four feet, at
ST. Louis, however, before the whole swell from
the upper rivers had passed down. This would not
quite, but almost quite, inundate the cellars and
pavements Of some Of the streets in that city,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

FRENCH MINISTER - His Reception - The
National 1ntelgencer, of May 30, publishes the
address of M. De Sartges, to President Fill
more, on his presentation to him on the 29th ult.,
as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo-
tertiary of the French Republic, and Mr.. Fill
more's appropriate and cordial response. M. De
Sartiges was accompanied by the Secretary of the
French Legation, and other members of the mis-.
sion. He was introduced to the President by the
acting Secretary of State
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Ths weekly Crescent

WIN b ready for delivery at an early hour this
1oroinr, containing Mr.. Webster's Speeches al
Buffalo; full details Of the news brought by the
aessuaship Cherokee from the 1sthmus, California
Panama, Oregon, Chill, and the Sandwich Islands
latess proceedings of the Great Methodist Church
Case in New York; Meeting Of the Opelousa'
Railroad Convention. with Judge Moore's Speech;
Also variety Of miscellaneous and other interest
ina reading matter, etc.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

THIBoDAUx MINERvA.-We were pfeased To
have visit, yesterday, from iona C. White, Esq /,
Who. for many years, has conducted this paper
with signal ability. The Minerva, in typograph-
ical point of view, is equaled in neatness and skill
full execution by few papers in the southwest 1t
has always deserved and received an excellent
character for the ability and dignity of its editorial
course. II is furnishing journal. having wide
range of sugar country for its circulation. We
hope that it's editors subscription and advertising
list in this city may be enhanced by his visit.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

A CHILD KILLED.-A child named Fitzgerald
was run over, on Thursday night, at the corner OF
Annunciation and Poeyfarre streets, by dray,
and killed upon the spot. The drayman, a slave
belonging to Mr.. Calender, was taken into GUS
tody, and he will be examined before the Recorder,
this morning.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

STEALING MoNEY.-Three men have been ar
rested in the Third Municipality, upon charge of
having robbed countryman of $50, and gold
watch, by swindling transaction. Their names
are Louis Hanley alias Louis Albert, Jack Fields,
and Augustus White. and they at present con-
fined to await an examination.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-07

HARrRRs NEw MONTHLY, for June
The editor is carrying out the excellent plan of
publishing one standard poem in each number.
The selection for this month is Thomson's Sum
mer, which is exquistey illustrated with the finest
wood cuts. The sketch Of Joanna Baie is an
extrsmsly interesting article. There are two ex.
tracts from Lady Wortley's Journal, one descriptive
Of Mr.. Webstsr's farm and residence; and the
Other, Of stage coach conversation in Kentucky,
which prove that her impressions are decidedly
favorable. For sale at Balls.