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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

Eds. Cresceat-The article published by you last week
from Professor DeBows Review in relation the Fisk Free
Library of this city, to have given rise many inqui
about it, and has been well calculated to call the attention
of the citizens, and especially the Fathers OF city, to It's
neglected condition.
is indeed, to be sincerely regretted that this municent
bequest likely to meet with the fate that now to
threaten it, And cannot but think it the place and
b0unden duty of the City Council to look once into it, con-
don and TO out the pan proposed by Mr. French
behalf OF the Donor in his letter the Mayor of the 18th
March ls4 and which accepted by him as wise and
good oue and epee with sound suggestions and not
suffer this noble beques 10 be frustrated by close don
and nisgardy policy
In Boston, few months ago. tile sum OF only one tho,
sand dollars was lett by gentleman 10 found free library
precisely the plan this aud, although il has been
but few months since the donation made we are now
informed that some thousands Of dollars have been collected
to form fund for the purchase Of books while the City
Councils took it in hand voted contribution and
now is numbered and has taken its place. among the most
favored institutions of the city, Why our city take
this Institution nnder its rrotecon and do thing for
it? Why suffer years TO and its to be
squandered to satisfy party petty sectional jeaousies in
regard to il.
1t is matter TO be deeply regretted that politics or sec
tonal jeacuses should be allowed interfere with the
OF institutions calculated promote among our popu
atlon, higher degree of intelligence and to place within
their reach the Of acquiring only practical and
useful, but literary and scientific information While Bos
Newly oTk, and Philadelphia, have from muc smaller
beginnings, reared noble libraries, and established fame
throughout hs world for their literary and scientific nstitu
tons, with able ard accomplished lecturers every DEPART
msnt Of human learnlng throwing the lights OF SCIENCE
and gng the people avail Themselves of the nya
liable facilities afforded them fer intellectual imp emept
this city seems 10 have Jagged far behind and indeed
have done but little obvate unfortunate and
condition OF thilss With permission Messrs Editors
shall continue my remarks on this subject at another tina.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

LAKE SUrERIoR--Six years ago, says the De-
trot Free Press, there were but two vessels OF any
kind on this Inland Sea- and no more than one or
two white families between the Sault ST. Marie
and La Pointe, a distance of 400 miles. Now
there are three large propeers, six or eight sail
vessels, four lighthouses, and several thousand IN
habitants scattered along the coast The climate
is healthy and invigorating the water pure and
transparent the fish abundant and most delicious ;
the soil produces the finest potatoes and other vege-
tables in the world, and copper, iron and other
valuable minerals are found in inexhaustbe guam
titles. ship canal Of less than one mile in length
at cost of not half million of dollars would
connect this rich and extensive mineral Lake re-
gion with all the commercial ports Of the world.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

sALoiSs AND hoesss ClRous This celebrated es,ab
Continent. we are cedby informed will open in the NOR;
can Theatre, on next Saturday night When In sp.,n
ING visited this city last. he introduced to Southern nubc
most OF the trustworthy artfstes who ador ,ha p.
MADAME MAcARrE, NED KENDALL, CaAaIxsp , W'
DAN RICE. etc. etc. and he has hs train fs,,ns
equally new and important, which have accAmus,d" VIE
his hands at the North. and will here be fresh and a,yc
These well known managers have eyiced enterprise in
their profession. which has won them fortune and an
reputation through the county; and the
that their establishment about be introduced into the
American Theatre hardly fail to excite sensation in
smuseu,ent going circles,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

The AUSTRIAN DIFFICULTIEs.-The difficulty
between the State Department in Washington, and
MIR. Hulseman, the Austrian Charge are said to be
in way of settlement The latest accounts state
that Governor McCurdy, who has been appointed
as Charge to Austria, received his commission, to-
gether with fu 4 instructions from the Secretary of
State, before he left Washington, and will depart
on his embassy early in January
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

JAcKsoN's MoNUMENT.-A meeting has been
salled by the Mayor and Recorders, to devise ways
and means for the erection of monument to Gen.
Jackson. This ought to have been done long ago.
Whatever may be thought of this great man, as a
statesman, the citizens Of New Orleans are united
in their admiration of his military character The
city owes it to its character to erect monument
to its defender. We hope the rotunda of the ST.
Louis will be thronged by our grateful citizens and
effective measures adopted to rescue the city from
the charge Of neglect and ingratitude.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

ALARMING SCENE IN THEATRE.-During
the performance on the night Of the 24th at Niblos
theatre, N Y, Miss Adele Lehman, was ascend
ing short ladder, which had been placed too near
the lights at one of the wings, when her dress
being made Of very light material, instantly took
fire, and in a moment she was enveloped in flames.
One of the Rayes instantly seized blanket which
was fortunately at hand, and wrapping it around
her, extinguished the flames, but not until she was
very seriously burned The lady will probably be
unable to resume her duties for several days.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

The sTRANeER"-The Mobile Herald, we
are happy to perceive, concurs in cur condernna-
ton Of this play. A communication has been
handed us, written by German, who attempts to
condemn Meazel's criticism. However estimable
the writer may be in private life, we are not dis
posed TO oil our columns with his lucubratons, and
have long since declined his favors Kotzebue's
Stranger" is not not1 an acting drama on the,
higher German STAGE As to his elevation in soci
ETY. he received honors and rewards from the Ru--
sian Emperor for betraying his country, and band
of young men, students at one Of the German
Universities, determined to take his life. They
drew lots, and it fell on Sand, who accomplished
the deed. A licentious writer, venial statesman
traitor to the liberties Of his country his life paid
the penalty Of his mercenary treason, while an i'm.
proved public taste has banished his dramas from
the German stage. and they will not long continue
to be tolerated on the American.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

VERANDA....R Graft hass C Beverly, Miss X Boyd,
Tenni Anderson Ala MIR Willard, France Mckenney
Perkins, X Bridges, W q Crane,
Stone, G Hook. Ellington Scott, La W Leftin
and lady, Tennessee.
ST. cHARLEs....C G Scott, ARK; A L Gsines NO j A
Miller Keene, Ky W keene, La Hampton; Madame
Amie France Hampton Jr, sc R Patrick, Pa
Louisiana.
PLANTERS. "a Eide, Fuller, l.. French Howell
White Mss T 4 Gr.y, G sumpcr NY W Bradford La.
HEWLETT's.. Nv Bryan, & White La; I J Ffisby K
Marble " S Rundell Pa. -
BANKS ARCADE e Henry, Miss; D d Mason, DufeId
Hedges, + iiu ;hon, NO, w kenhar., Ark.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

THE DON QuIXoTE OF THE ATTAKAPAs-
The Hon. Isaac E. Morse, the Representative of the
Fourth Congressional District is in private life one
Of the most entertaining men. His constituents
are so captiva,ed with his amusing stories, that
they pardon his vagaries in Congress. Last win
ter he opposed the Free Land Law, and denounced
the squatters. We can imagine the Colonel riding
up to gathering Of his constituents in the swamps
Of Catahoula or the Atchafalaya their brows lower
ing with indignation at the man who had ridicued
and denounced them in Washington. We can see
the frank, open hearty manner in which he aceosts
them how he abuses the Press, and their one-sided
and garbled accounts; and how with consunmate
art he leads them off from the dangerous topic, and
finally wins their hearts by the recital of the story
of the man in the wheelhouse," a story not ex-
acty fitted for the parlor but which in grog shop,
after generous libations of whisky, most telling
argument to prove the fitness of the gallant Colonel
to represent his District. But how he will escape
from the Indignation of the Press, will puzzle his
ingenuity. He opposed the reduction of the post
age on newspapers, because they were injurious to
the morals of the people. Some years ago MIR.
Wise rejoiced that there was no paper published
in his District. Mr. Morse seems to out Herod
even him. We shall yet see who will be endorsed
in the uncomfortable Knight, or the Press.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

The Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Patriot, learns that Allen A Hall, recently Assis-
tant Secretary of the Treasury, and more recently
editor of the Republic, has been appointed Super
intendent of the Custom House, Monroe Hospital,
at San Francisco.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

The WEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, 1910
the whole real and personal property in Massachu-
sets State was valued at two hundred and ninety
nine millions. 1t will not now be less than five
hundred millions. This is an immense increase.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

MckAsKILL, the young giant, is being exhibi-
ted In Boston. He is but nineteen years of age,
stands nearly seven feet seven inches in height,
and weighs within fraction of four hundred
pounds. Where's Tom Thumb.
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The SusouEHANNA.--A Philadelphia CORES.
pondent ofths New York Herald writes:

Ths u 8. steamship Susquehanna had steam applied ia
her sngns yesterday for the m time, and far every thing
sna I4as s,s Jifa to s builder
pls%s.t Of %sn three hundred have arrived here. and
sins btumnoue coal in her COZ. bunke and her
and soses ios thee ysaE stnss are on board with
compilation Of ~ ct delayed until her arrival there
ehs now in charge Of Capt William lnmsn, who is now
permanently attached 70 her II under TODD that the
Susgush.nna 70 be attached the East India station as
the nag shp OF Commodore John Ii. Auck She il TO 90
put By the way California, and she will probably return
home BY way Of Cape Horn. she will probably make com
psse voyage around the world"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

APPOINTMENTS THE PREsInENT-BV and Nth the
4doice and Consent Of the SsaateJ M. Jones. Of San
jose California be District Judge Of the United States for
the Southern District of California. go
Il Petgrp Of South Cagsina, 70 be Attorney OF the
Hugh O'Neal, of Indiana, be Attorney Of the United
States for the District of Indiana.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

FITTING Our OF THE U. s. SHIP OHIo-We
learn, says the Boston Transcript of the 2ilh ult,
that orders have been received at the Charlestown
Navy Yard, to fit out this noble vessel with the
utmost dispatch. She is probably destined 10 con-
vey the United States tribute to the Worlds Fair
at London. This will be gratifying news to the
Charlestown mechanics.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

A MONSTER SHIP.-We learn that Jabez Will
liam. d Sen, ship builders, of Williamsburgh, are
to commence early next spring, clipper ship for a
mercantile house in this city, engaged in the Liver
pool trade, of the enormous size of $500 tons. Her
length will be $50 feet, seven feet longer than
the United States ship.of- the line Pennsylvania
In this respect however. her dimensions 30 not
eeaJ tjtors or The great ship which has just been
commenced by WIN. H. Webb for N. L. d G. Girls
void but in consequence of an increased depth and
breadth of beam, she will be some 200 tons larger.y
No merchant vessel has ever been built at all ap-
preaching her in point Of magnitude, She is to
have three decks, and will be able to carry a vast
number of passengers. Y. Y. Jour. Com.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

DRowNED.-A man, by the name of Patrick
Dillon, late of the First Mississippi Regiment, was
drowned on the 18th inst, in attempting to cross
Coles Creek, between Fayette and Greenyle Mis-
Sissinp
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

The bes. way to get rid of beggar is to offer
him work. The other day we put one of this stain p
TO turning grinds'one in back yard. He was
to do it for dollar an hour. He left some ten
minutes from the time he commenced very sud
denly, and we have seen him since
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

The PAINE LIGuT.--Thc North American, of
Philadelphia has article on this subject, which
gives the best account of the alleged discovery.
Surprising Mr.. Paine to have actually discovered
mode of decomposing water, cheaply and in GUAM
tty, by simple electrical arrangement, land there
is the grand doubt and the great secret) there re-
mains to be decided the question whether the hy-
dFogen derives illuminating quality from passing
through the oil of turpentine, as alleged by him,
without carrying away with it any portion Of the
latter or whether this is not sensiby vaporized and
consumed in the operation, the consumption being
in exact proportion with the quantity of light OBJ
| tanned. There is nothing new in the process of
giving luminosity to the fame of hydrogen by i'm
ORIGINATING it with the vapor of oil of turpentne.
II is an old and common experiment The only nov
city about it in Mr. Paines case, is the allegation
that the oil of turpentine does not consume !;
whereas in everybody's else hand it does consume,
and that pretty rapidly this consumption render
ing it-without speaking of the expense of genera
ting the hydrogen-a toleraby costly, as well as
somewhat dangerous vehicle of Illumination
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

The State Prison Of Maine was burned down on
the 24th nit. 1t is in the town of Thomaslon, and
the walls enclose large quarry of limestone
Much of the Thomaston lime comes from this
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

Prentice says the Legislature of South Carolina,
before its adjournment, passed law prohibiting
under heavy penalties, captains of vessels owned in
that State, from consulting the North Star.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

MoDEt CIRcUs.-This establishment. located on Wash.
insen Square. is glad nd the full tide of sue
cea The acts and in the circle are truly wonderful
and well worthy the patronage of the citizen, of the Third
Municipality. The interchangeable manager, Mr. Luthorne
seems TO spare pains expense make his establishment
eqaa to any concern Of the kind in the city, while our old
friend Lake the clown. is hand to chase away the
blues" Madam Mum. the lady equestrian, and Mrs
Lake will, with the whole strength of the company con
buts their share for the qualification Of discriminating
public,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

We would call attention to an advertisement in another
column oil Youths Magazine. entitled the Mentor
pubahed at the office OF the Episcopal Recorder Phade
pha Il not, however. Episcopal Magazine but de
sirable for any family circle We COPY and
chserfuy recommend to every parent Deering Wiley
% Camp street, general newspaper agents, have samples Of
the 80 Msntor'' VI
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

We are pleased to notice in the Washington city
papers, that R. H. Mari, Esq, of this city, was
admitted an Attorney and Counsellor of the U. S.
Supreme Court. on the 23d ult.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

Tns HIsraIoMcs. -To.night is Mrs. stuart's benefit
Thh lady has, from the opening Of the theatre been its main
support Ready at all times to perform character she
has the teem and regard of the cultivated circle who COM
the audience. She entitled full house on her own
accoant Mr. Neafs has generously volunteered his serv
Al considerable inconvenience himself They will an
pear Beatrice and Benedict The audience were highly
pleased with Mr. Nsafss OAeo and have expressed
. wiah TO Gee him in comedy
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

The case Of the fugitive slave, Long, is still I'M
der consideration in the city of New York.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

HOTEL TH1EvEs.-Wilam Clifford and William Cut
ter each of them the proprietor of aliases were
amined before Recorder Caldwell Saturday on the charge
OF obbng and attempting do likewise TO several
Others in the Verandah Hotel Mr. Everett the clerk of the
MOTEL stated that the gentlemen had stopped there three diff
ferent times, registering different each time and that
on each occasion boaders had been robbed They were
caught on Thursday night way and Clifford had
- caleb or outsider for unlocking doors when the key
happens to be the side The resisted VIC
lenty when attempt made them and haoed
murder WATCH etc. They both before the First
Dsrnt nilrtE r
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

We are under many obligations to Senator Gle.
mems for valuable public documents.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

Miss JULIA DEAN has been re-engaged at the
theatre in Mobile.
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N EW OIL EANSs
TO
QNnAY MORNING.. JANUARY 8, lS6 I

correspondent on Black River Says Your paper takes
high stand here with the democrats well whgs
count Of its Union articles You know that Black River is
and always was democratic but there not here
strong for party be dsunons for any ofice-of that
can you. This the parish in which published
Advocate, the only paper the State which advocates dis
union. and yet dominates Fremont for the next presidency
The EIGHTH.-This anniversary is to be cele
brated with unusual splendor., The entire mill
tary strength Of the city will be under arms, ant
all the civil associations will swell the cortege
The Grafton will be delivered by Col. H. w. Pal
frey. He was himself an actor in that eventfu
day; and, like Xenophon, will speak with the au
thorty Of Witness An immense platform is nov
in the course Of rapid construction in Lafayett,
Square. Heretofore, the ceremonies have been a
the Cathedral; but that has been pulled down, ant
the new one is not completed, so the pageant i.
transferred to the Square.
The Secretary of the Association of Veterans,
in his call for the meeting Of the Veterans
the colored men, who took part in the battle, to
meet their companions in arms, and take part,
however humble, in the celebration Of the event
sxisene Associations Of retsrans At IL and rs The
S Of h vscssy are s to meet at the 81 Lou'
the dsiendsr Of New Orleans, Of 1914 and l5 are
ea 70 Ins WIN qs 70 me celebration OF this anniversary
officers and soldiers Of Majors Lacose and
bAiallons OF coored men also invited ut the
sams time and place. BY order H. W. PALTREY. Sec'y
The association thought that as these men were
not too humble to share in the toll and dan
gers of the battle, they might not be deemed
unworthy to participate in the Grafton. The COL
ored soldiers were near the centre of Jackson $
lines and received the brunt of the enemys attack,
side by side with the American soldiers As in
the battle they were in the front rank, let them at
least form the rear Of the peaceful march,
He to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he Ter 90 VILE
This day shall gentle bis condition."
General jackson, in his general orders Of Jan
uary Fl, 1915, thus speaks Of these colored men:
The two corps Of oolored volunteers have not dsappoip
ed the hopes that formed Of their courage and
ance u the performance of their duty.
MaloIs Laco;te and D. Aqun, who commanded them
nave desesved well of their country
~ ssyaIys conduct has been noticed the account
lehueteo OF ue patte Of the I'D December, and officer
has snce continued to merit the highest prase.'
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Grand Vocal and instrumental Concert


AT ARMoRY HALL,
NSfa On WEDNESDAY, January 8, 1851. sr,A
@sNSY ~" The Grand AMATEUR CONCERT Gs.-.zb
sEsSIk WHICH appointed take place the ~
EsS close Of the Fair, aud for which twenty. G3aFE
four Ladies and twenty six Gentlemen
have been in active preparation and reheisa for months
past under the leadership of Mr. G. CURTO, will come oil
on WEDNESDAY, commencing a. s p. NJ
PROGRAMME-Pa First.
l-Ovefture de Semerams executed on Depam's
wonderful Mechanical Piano.. Rossin
2-priera de Joseph tCh0rus). Mehu
o-1uo de LUCE Donizstu
4-iluo de la Romance BeTton
5-Ar de Ia Fee aux Roses Haleyy
AR de Robert lie Diable. Meyerbeer
7-Sextuor de Luce (wth Chorus) ........... Donize
Part Second.
1-Oyerture de Guiliaume Tell texecuted on the
Mechanical hano). Rossini
2-Cbuur de Jerusalem. Verdi
5-iiand Ar de Jerusalem ......-....,.......V Verdi
4-Air de Joseph Mehul
9-Ddo Anna Bolena, Donizet
6--irand Air do Acknowledgment ............. Verdi
T-Serment 'Ahsie (Grand Chorns). .......... Curo
The Concert will be under the direction of Mr.. G.
CUKTO as Leader
TT Tickets to be had of the Ladi--, nTayos,
Tyler arao'a sr Bsno Music Stores, and the
cpai Book Stores and Annoy Hal the night of the
lns a.
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DOUBLE GAMR.-On Frlay aTtcfnoon, two men,
named John Gordon and Willis Woods, stepped hat
store OF Paul Tricou Royal and Wood purchased
colt for dollar and half Of which he presented
ten dollar bill Of the State Bank of Ohio received his
c,ange and lett Immediately after Mr.. Trcou discovered
the counterfeit, and overtaking his pair of custom
the street, arrested them, and discovered that Woods
besides passing counterfeit him, had stolen another
colt. Both the prisoners examined before Recorder
Gsnois Saturday. and sent before the First District
Cour, for trial.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-06

aFFRAY-A serious ARRAY occurred Saturday in the
eoiee-ouse of Garcia, at the of Levee and Cont
streets, First Municipality. bar keeper. named Mularky,
struck man named John FIemming with Ratchet, inc
ing wounds which, it is feared will prove fatal Flemming
is in the hospitalr
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. THLRTTSTx1H ANNIYERSARY
OF THE
BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS.

tV The following Programme for the celebration of this
Anniversary has been adopted by the Joint Committee of the
General Council and OF the First, Second and Third Mu
inequalities:
National alutes will be fred Tuesday, January sunset
and Wednesday, sunset a Wa,
ingoni Circus aud Lafayette Square,
Masters OF vessels and the port New O-leans are
requested have sr coors hnted on t
9Th Of January - "
Procession will be formed Canal at II O'clock A. M
the direction Of Col q. A LABUZAN, Grand Marshal