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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-05

UHAHb IsnrLe o. HONOR. Stale Of L0uisana. the
eensai sseOn held the I'D of MAY in the civ Of New
The following ,oesu we've elected for the ensuing
Tsmplas. r. L. Bmcs: y
yMn@ nailes. delsxats from Odson Temple No s. G w +
~ ~ EeIet desseats fSom Ocean Temple No g. @ Wv
"A = Eosser: aelexsss from GIDEON Temple No
IL W.T. aa North Asssais from Ocean Temple M CIV
:. to@pssn delegate from Orleans Temple No g. w
~ w appointed as Deputy G WT-PG w rs,
=. bscs asd VIC Latham. for the State at large;
Red Risss District Nos
O q TlMfLE OF HoN0R No. was instituted Japu
- ieoi. ~ y. W. Tempiar w. G. Latham al The hall
X A9Galsaana fvison, Msignys BuiIdnss Mun,cipaiity
Twenty o. 49, ssss.s nd Of members
>scisd officers fos the present term and duly
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-05

anu FeVsF anu Ague. ue IoUwIng Ist!ef only
West of like character:
OswEeo. Michigan, Oct. q, lS47
DR.. Totonssxd-Dear Sir: purchased for my wife two
bottles Of Sanapaa Of your agent, Mr. McNar of Kala
mazoO, try for the Fever and Ague. Before had fin
ishe the first bottle appeared the blood and every
other day yhsa the ohs and fever appeared they s
tey relieved and she much better than she had been
before she took the ague lady that had BET very sck
with ohs and fever but had broke them with unine and
left in very weak and distressing stated troubled
exceedingly with the cake, seeing the effect that had
my wife, she sent and procured few bottles, and
restored her few weeks to complete health Your Sarsa
parla is without doubt unequaed in diseases incident TO
the West and if think that this Communication ibe
of use, you at liberty to use it You choose.
Youn, respectfully. CHARLES II. SWAIu
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-05

s.sts Eisitisx CoAsitsee,; &
3und4y--M = Htepy. d Gravier street
n ondsy--E " hesvsJ y. " Magazine street
1hUlz1dsyEkohs Pslan, % Canal street
InqndAy-W keney. ~ Magazine street
sEaay-Chcs GseenhA. % GraVIer street
c&&oay-Wm Watson, C0nst ance street =
J, {. 81 -. AususTUs WANa, r 8
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-05

Daris's Syrup Of Vild Caerry aud Tqr-we YOU'D call
attention the advertisement of this valuable medicine an
other ooamn. Several of its sautafy
under personal obsefy alton ard therefore eny
recommend Il To the aifcted-Ed NJ j. Useklp ptsflsy
sn1 Temperance Sentinel, (Trsat0n,) Feb. 3, Is4t
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-05

Y I ii.
Below Is account Of another child saved. Dr. Towc
sends Sasapaa has saved the lives of thousands OF c
number received thisweek:
NEW YORK, April l. l84,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-05

This IL only one of more than four thousand cases
Rheumatism that Dr. Townsend's Sarsaparia has CURED
The and chronic cases weekly eradicated
ts extraordinary virtues
James Cummings Esq., of the assistants in the Luna
tic Asylum, Backwes Island, the gentleman spoken OF
Int bafo lnsuinn
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-05

IN OFFERING to the public this and re play
l to! C2JvS UMPIyON, BRONt HITfS, aSTk9
COUG Ms, COLDS. etc., we appenU few notices Ws
and efficacy 1.-THE medicine Numerous testimo.
mais be mph Tor dsr uion at the
which erers obtain Ii nay be proper say
that Dr. d. eminent practising phys ian otwelve yearg
standing, graduate of the University oil Pennsylvania
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
Bounty Land Claims.

DY recent Act Of Congress, Bounty Lands
ID are granted to officers and volunteers in the
military service of the United States in the war
OF 1912, any Of the Indian wars since 1890;
also to commissioned officers in the war with
Mexico In Of the decease of the officer or
soldier, the land can be obtained by the widow or
minor children.
The undersigned, acting as general Land Agent,
will attend promptly to procuring Bounty Land
Warrants for those entitled to tbeal, and locating
if desired; having General knowledge Of the lands
in the Red River Land Dist, rict, he will be able to
make choice selections. All letters of enquiry,
post paid, will be promptly answered, and instruc-
:ions given, if desired
DANIEL f. WILLIAMS
Land Agent
Washington, Arks, Nov. 81, 1850 l47af
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
Gin Mandatory.

TNHE undersigned has permanently located
i mself in the town Of Washington, where
he intends manufacturing Gin Stands Of the best
quality, and most improved patterns. From many
years practical experience ia the business, he
hatters himself that he will be able to furnish
an article superior to any now in use. Persons
wishing TO purchase invite to call and examine
for themselves before purchasing elsewhere. Par
ticuar attention will be paid to repairing, and all
orders in that line will be promptly attend to.
share OF public patronage is respectfully soIic-
tied.
THOMAS LAWS.
Washington, July IL, 1850 [2s-tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17

A TosAcco- EATING GoAT.--There is a
curiosity a; Thomas & ThOrntoa's livery
stable iii this city, in he shape Of goat,
which chews tobacco with an avidity,
rarely equalled by the most veteran con.
sumer of the weed. Unlike the biped
portion of the tobacivorous species, hes
gpatship swallows her quid after extract
ing its virtues, and she will eat i'll this
way, apparently unharmed, quantity
sufficient to poison the strongest man.--
This singular appetite for one of the
most nausious productions of the vegeta-
BILE kingdom, appears to be natural to the
animal.-St. Louis Uaion
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
N0DrN~M@@o

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons that
" the south half of section "a, in township TO-,
south Of range % west of the fifth principal
meridian, was selected by the Territory Of Ar
kansas in the year 1928 as part of the seventy
two sections Of laud granted to that Territory by
act OF Congress on the Cd March, 1927; that
said selection was approved and confirmed on
the 18th January, 1929, and that l afterwards
purchased the same land from the State Of Ar
kansas al and for full and fair price and coIsid-
Grafton, long s.nce entirely paid.
Aud the southwest quarter of that section,
and the east half Of the south east quarter OF the
same, being advertised to be- solG as land
selected aud iocated by William Hickman under
Bowie claim of Francis Rashall, which location
moi made until the oath day Of January,
1929. take this method Of making known TO
all persons disposed to bid for said 240 acres Of
land, that claim TO have unquestionahle iii le ta
the same epd shall appeal To the courts for pro-
lection, in case said sale proceeds and any person
purchases said lands
GRANDSON d. ROYSTON.
By Pike & Cummns, and Watkins & Curran,
his attorneys
Aug ., 1851. ri
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17

REMEMBER THIS, BOYS. Will the young
men whose evenings are now spent on
store boxes and other places Of idle resort
or in idieness even at home. read and
reflect upon the following?
Il learned grammer. said William
CobbeLt, who BECAME an eminent printer
and writer. when was private soldier
on sixpence a day. The edge of my
guard-bed was my seat to study in, my
knapsack was my bookcase, and a board
lying on my lap was my desk. had no
money to buy candles or oil; in winter
itswas rarely that could get any light
but that Of the fire, and oniy my turn
even at that. To buy a pen or sheet Of
paper, | was compelled to forego portion
of food, though in state OF starvation.
l had no moment at that time that l could
call my own, and had to read and write
amid talking, singing, and whistiing and
bawling of at least half score O. the
most thoughtless of men, and tkat too.
in hours Of freedom from control. And
/ say, ii |, under circumstances like these,
could encounter and overcome the task,
can there be III the whole world, youth
who can Aud excuse for nOn-pertorm-
ance?"
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17

Russia in 1852 will celebrate through.
out the vast expanse of her empire, the
completion Of her thousandth year of ma.
tional existence, which will be kept with
all the solemnity due to te the Importance
of the event. The Russian empire was
founded in o52; in which year the Rus
slams or Rossians. probably Of Scandina-
Wan origin. made their appearance on
the shores of the Bosphorus. as Waran-
giens.
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
General E~sa .Sgesscv.

nANIEL f. WILLIAMS will serve all those
~ who desire his services as Land Agent in the
ked River Land District; will attend promptly to
paying taxes. redeeming forfeited lands, locating
land warrants. &c. Persons wishing THEN lands
properly described, get plat Of their lands
and true description for "a small fee; will also
draw deeds, mortgages, bonds, bills sale, articles
of agreement. &c, &c. His experience in this
kind Of business, prompts him to the belief that he
can give general satisfaction.
Washington, Feb. 30, 1850. T7tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
NGDHMa@"o

NHE copartnershiP heretofore existing under
| the uame of Collins, Little 4. Co., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted
the subscribers by note or account are requested
make immediate payment, as the affairs oi the
firm must bp settled without delay. We earnestly
hope that in consideration Of the extreme lenty
extended 10 the customers of the house during
the continuance Of the copartnership, those who
are indebted to US will attend promptly TO this
call. and save the unpleasant necessity OF plac-
ing our claims IN the hands Of an attorney for
collection.
The remaining stock of Dry Goods, Clothing.
Hardware and 1nware will be sold al very re-
duced prices and on twelve months credit. We
have a general assortment Of Groceries, which
we will sell low for cash or cotton.
We will be held responsible for all cotton pnr-
chases made by either of the undersigned for ac-
count Of Collins, Little s. Co, as herei ofore.
COLLINS, LITTLE & co.
Fulton, Jan. IA, 1851. 3tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
REAL AND E'EkSDNA
PROPERTY FOR SALE.


NHE subscriber offers for sale his Plantation
Il in Lost Prairie, Red rver-thirtv Iikely
Negroes, twenty Mules, about three thousand
bushels of Corn, stock OF Cattle and Hogs, and
Plantation utensils. The tract of land contains
twelve hundred acres, (l200) seven hundred Of
which in d high state OF cultivation being well
dtched and levied. The negroes are mostly
young, likely and thoroughly acciimated--
Twenty-Five additional hands would undoubtedly
enable the purchaser TO meet the insaments an
they fall due.
more minute account is deemed unnecessary,
any person wishing to purchase would first
examine The properly The plantation is now in
state Of orwardness for another crop. Immr-
date possession will be given--a credit Of one
two, three, four and FIVE years will b- given,
bonds bearing eight per cent interest frcm dae.
Any person desirous of negotiating tor the abore
property will apply to L. NJ X Bankhead or the
subscriber.
RICHARD PRYOR
Spring Hill. Jan. 7. lH5l i:tG
Oj7Camden Herald and Shreveport Gaz-lte
will please publish the above two months and for
ward accounts TO this Office
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
40 PLANTERS arA d Merchants

YsTIiE undersigned has on hand and for sale
4 Colnsburg. Bossier Parish, La. 100 bale
of heavy Cotton Osnahurgs From 500 to $500
pair of hosne-uade russei Negro Shoes From
80 to so Cotton Gins. warranted TO perform well
Twenty Bois dare Wagons, both for Horses and
Oxen, with wooden and iron axels, PIows of any
pattern required. Also. heavy stock Of Dry
Goods and Groceries, A superior and heavy lot
Of Ready Made CIothing, both for summer, fall
and winter wear. Planters and Merchants
particularly requested TO call and lay in supply
of the above articles, as will sell them cheap
as they can be bought in New Orleans, aud
time SUIT their growing crops. Orders will be
punctualiy filled for any Of the above enumerated
articles
j. B. GILMER.
0yN B-Goods, Groceries Cash paid for
Co,o Hides or Peltries, good article always
required.
June 26, 1850 j. b. q.
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17

The Cincinnati Commercial makes
meution OF a venerable citizen now iiv-
ing in the neighhorhood Of that city.
who, being i'll his eighty sixth year, can
remember the signing of the Declaration
Of Independence. He has voted at every
Presidential election since the organlza-
ton of the Government. The CONNER
cial says
ale decended the Ohio river, and pass
ed the point where Cincinnati now stands
before sangle tree had been JeIled upon
the spot, and before even thought OF
our present power had entered into the
dreamy phantasies Of prophetic specula-
lion. Think of X, One now among us
one among TWO hundred thousand Ill
the busy uproar of business-one who
stood upon the ground where we now
live before Cinc5n7aats aCaS born! We
can scayce!y realize 1t; but yet 1t Is So
Tie onward march Of mpetuous civiil-
cation has worked wonders IN this great
country of ours This OLD man eau yet
see how to read without glasses. and Is
possessed of the vigor of middle life.
The rapidity which marks the growth
of this country is indeed startling when
one pauses to think of it. Looking back
even ten years great changes may be no.
ticed; and if we recur TO the beginning
of the present century, the first hall o.
which has passed away, and contemplate
the progress tina: has been mace by this
country, it would almos, seem that ages
must have elapsed to bring about such
extraordinary results. Railroads and
steam and telegraphs-to names.aothing
else-what have they not accomplished!
Such powerful agencies in the hands OF
an active, enterprising people, are like
the charms and spells of magic Suhduing
nature, annihilating space, and serving
as the potent ministers Of human Will to
concentrate the clements at civilization
and of wealth and power. The close OF
the present ceEtury-what is that to wit
ness in the way of human attainment!
The fancy that should depict ANYTHING
like the reality will be, would be regard
ed now as the highty emanaiions OF
visionary mind.
Baltimore Anssy,cati.
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
Nelson's Hotel.

FULTON, ANSAS
'BTHE undersigned takes pleasure in announc-
4 ing to his friends and the public generally
that he is prepared. at the Upper Tavern in
Fulton, to accommodate all who may favor him
with their patronage.
His Table will be supplied with the best the
markets afford, his Bar with the choicest liquors,
and his Stables will be provided with plenty OF
proveuder and attended by careful ostlers
No exertions ca his part will be spared tn render
comfortable all who may be pleased TO give him
d call.
C. T. NELSON.
Fulton, Jan. %, 1851. 3:tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17

A NEW TuRN-ouT.--The Buffalo Ad-
vocate says a team of Elks, harDassed to
buggy, in which were two gentlemen.
passed through Main street in that city
lately. The Elks did not appear to fan
cy The attention Of the crowd which was
attracted by the unsuai spectacle.
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
BEACTY AWAKENING.

I saw sHn- heam. brilliant, p'"S
loon the mornings brow:
IT.. opu" IL irons dane d on ev'ry spray,
Ia ~, the meadows, green and gay,
Mid ..ow'rs end hreeges blow:
Bright rose the sun, aud shed the day.
Upon the world below
An early rose bud, blooming grew,
In Aprii's snadowy bow'rs;
Its sew ring breast was aern'd with dew,
And on its lips of ruby hue,
Soft sunk the morning show'rs:
A gale Of early summer blew,
And bIoom'd the queen Of flow rs.
Softer than mornings early dyes,
Or blowing roses play,
The awak'ning smiles, thai languid rise
Soft'nng the blue OF Beautys eyes,
When morning dreams decay:
Bright on her face sunbeam tiles'
And Susan halls the day.
CLAUDIUs.
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
Cotton Gins.

YNHE undersigned has on hand lot of supe-
l. rior Gin stands Of various sizes and patterns,
made of the best material and on the most ap
proved plan, which he will fully guarantee, and
sell Oh more accommodating terms than they have
ever heretofore been offered.
B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington June 10, 1850 -
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17

Robert Melton, mail rider has been
convicted at Savannah of postoffice rob-
berry, aud sentenced TO the penitentiary
for eight years.
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
New Goods.
Great bargains for Cash.

New Goods.
Great Bargains for Cash.
TN addition to our present stock, we are IT'S,
/ receiving general assortment of new >sssLsr
and seasonable Goods. Our stock consists <FAss>
of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Hats, Caps,
Bonnets. Boots and Shoes Clothing, Hardware,
Cutlery. .Crockeryware, Tnware, Saddles, Brides,
Woodware, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Molasses,
Liquors, Soap, Candles, Starch, Spices, Preserved
Fruits, Fish, Cheese, aud many other articles
We will make ii the interest Of purchasers to give
lis their custom, who wish to buy cheap for cash.
Call and try
O'ARMOND s. SlLLIMAN,
West of the Hotels.
Washington, April 9, 1851. (!4af
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17

Mrs. Catherine Johnson. of Madison
county, Kentucky, killed her husband a
few days since, by stabbing him. She
was arrested and held 10 bail in 5000 .
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
PLANTATION FOR SAFE.

PLANTATION FOR SALE.
T WILL sell upon reasonable terms my -P9anta'
ton, containing 440 acres Of land, 27G Of which
is newly opened and in good state Of cult.
walton, together with the growing crop and stock
belonging to the same, or the land separate, as
NAV suit the wants Of the purchaser. Any one
wishing to purchase the same is respectfully re-
quested to come and see the growing crop and
condition OF the place.
P. X. BOOKER
Columbus, June 81 1881. l25Hf
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
Britt,s Hotel,
WASHINGTON, HEMPSTEAD CO.
ARK ANSAS

ARKANSAS.
II >HE subscriber begs leave TO inform his friends
] and the public, that he still continues busi-
ness at his old stand, where he has supplied him.
self with every thing necessary for the accom-
modation Of the travelling community. His house
is commodious, the rooms well arranged for
families and his table well supplied with the best
the market affords.
His stables are large, bountifully supplied with
provender, and attended by careful ostl-rs
He pledges himself that nothing shall be want
ing on his part to render comfortable all who may
be pleased to give him call. His charges will be
as moderate those Of any other house in the
south, as an evidence of which he refers to the
following
RUL ES:
Boarding per month, $40
Boarding and lodging per week, SO so
&c day, IS
Single meal Is
Lodging, 25
Keeping man and horse al night, 81
keeping horse per week, SO,
GEO. o. BRITT.
Washington, Oct. 30, ls45.-7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17

WAsHI.. GTON, ARKANSAS.
VV'HE undersigned las commenced the Mann
1 iacture of Furniture, opposite the court house,
where h- is PREPARED to furnish. at the shories
notice, any articles in his Fine, manufactured Of
the best materials aud in substantial and work .
manIike manner. He will keep gene. al variety
constantly on hand, TO which he invites the at
tehlion OF purchasers Having determined TO sell
low, his terms will invariably be cash. Repairing
done with neatDess and despatch. Orders for
Furniture will meet with prompt attention.
JOSIAH Il. COLLINS.
Washington, April 30, 1851. Tiff
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR 6 T. e.

r u IL = n IL Hs
NENTRE POINT PLACE, the residence oil
y the Undersigned situa ted in the most pleasant
eligible and healthy position in Sewer county Is
now offered for sale on liberal terms he tfac'
contains about 6,in acres of excellent tiaoie iahu
about 220 acres Of which is under renee, wen
watered and in high state of cultivation Seven
public roads dverge from this pant, VINCE, rem
Gers it one of most desirable places Tor tuolc
House and Mercantile Establishment IN oouth
Arkansas There are now at this point Two
Stores and Pest Office, and the country ad-
iacent is the most densiy populated por'oh o' ."e
county The improvements are a large Dwe'i'hg
House, several Trnant Houses, two Store Houses
Tan Yard, Mill, and fiifesh'ng machine,
with all the requisite out-hulldings, and IN gooo
repair. To any one desircus OF pnrci as'ng one
of the most eligible business points IN oon'h AT
kansas, in the midst of a prosperous community
rare opportunity is now offered.
TIE purchaser, if he desires it, can have on Ian
| terms the growing crop and the stock.
For terms ma further particulars, enquire OF the
| unde ersgned on the premises
Centre Point, June 25, 1851. l2o'i
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
Little Rock, Hot Springs &
Washington mail Stage Line

THE undersigned has become sole Proprietor
i of the Tri- Weekly L'ne Of Mail Stages from
Little Rock to Hot springs and Washing ton.
With a view of furnishing a comfortable and ex-
pedit,ous mode Of conveyance for passengers 10
and from these points, he has stocked the road
with good horses and stages, anc employed care
full drivers.
II ~ ]" HO
From Little Rock to Hot Springs, Sc 90
4" Wasbngton 10 90
Way Passengers, 10 cents per mile.
PETER HANGER.
Nov. 90, 1850 (46tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS,

THE undersigned would respectfully inform his
i friends aud the public rally, that b" Is
still to be found at his old stand ii, sshing,on,
where he is supplied with every thing necessary
for the accommodation of the travelling public,
and hopes by strict attention to the comforts OF
his guests and determination to please, to con
tnue TO receive share ofpubc patronage.
His house is commodous, and the rooms well
arranged for families
His table will be supplied with the best the
market affords and his stables provided with plenty
of provender and attended by careful osilers
His rates Of charges will be the same as here
tofore, viz:
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-24

Issued from the United States Patent Office for the
meek ending September 20, 1851, and bearing date
September %, 1851.
George B. Clark, of Leonardsvile, N Y.-For
improvement in churns.
owen w. Grimes, of Paducah, Ky.-For inn
provements in machines for scutching and hack.
ling hemp and flax.
improvement in machines for stripping seed from
broom corn.
William Mcrrell, OF Randolph, Ohio.-For inn
provement in lath machines.
Patrick O'Neil, of Brooklyn, New York.-For
improvement in easy chairs for nvalds, etc.
Amos j. Sexton, OF Brooklyn, N Y, and VIM.
Ennis, of New York, N. Y.-For improvement in
ventilating ships.
Thomas J. Sloan, Of New York. N. Y.-For i'm :
provemcnti in machinery for threading wood screws
and feed apparatus therefor.
William Mt Storm, of New York. N. Y.-For
engine in which compressed air or other gas heat
cd and expanded by admixture herewith Of heat
ed fluid is used as the motive agent.
Isaac Banister, of Newark, N. J.-For improve
ment in shoe atchets.
Asa Willard, of Boston, Mass. For improvement
in the churn and butter worker.
Louis II. Browne, of Boston, Mass.-For i'm
provements in piano fortes.
BENJAMIN Chambers, OF Washin gton, ID. C.-For
Improvement in letter stamps.
John H. Nanny, Of Waddam's Grove, Ill.--For
improvement in attaching cutter bars 10 harvesters.
Jacob Worms, of Paris, France, assignor TO ia
cob Phalen, of New York, N. Y.-For improve
ment in printing presses. Dated September %,
1851. Patented in France, lin part,) May 49, ls49;
aud lin part) September ~, lS49.
Washburn Race, of Seneca Falls, N. Y.-For
blind or shutter fasteners.
Stephen p. Ruggles, of Boston, Mass,--For inn
provement in hand stamps.