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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

THOMPSON IN SPRINGFIELD.-We give the fol-
lowing additional particulars Of the occurrences at
Spring field, on the occasion of the late visit of the
Hon. George Thompson, the English abolition
lecturer. We have already announced that the
gentleman was burned in effigy
Important from Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass February H.
The Hampden Hall was closed against Ihomp-
by the owners through fear Of damage. The
Seectmen gave notice to the owners that they
would not be responsible for any injury done to 1t,
if the meeting went on No other place could be
obtained and consequently he does not speak
tonight. We presume attempt will be made
to have him speak on another day. This evening
some hundreds Of men and boys crowded the
streets between Hampden Hall and the Hampden
House, where Thompson is stopping, making
some little noise, but committed no overt acts
Probably all will pass off quietly tonight. Many
have come from other towns to participate IN the
| proceedings It is highly probable that he will not
be allowed to speak here unless it may be In the
day time. Monday. February l7-loS F. M.
| Washington Hall has been refused tor lhomp'
son o-morrow and it is now doubtful If a suitable
place can be obtained.
| A large bonfire has been started on Cour
square. Had. the meeting gone on tonight, there
| would have been terrible row.
Dispatch of the 18th says: "George Thomp
| son is now. speaking in a small hall that hold
about 200. The Sheriff is present with assistance
to preserve order. and the meeting proceeds with
| little or no disturbance. Thompson, and his fellow
companion Phillips, attribute the riot to the pres
here"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

RUMoRED DEATH OF the Hon. HENRY A
WIsE.-We find the following paragraph in sever
al Of the Northern papers, and give it, although
we place no reliance in the truth of the statement
We are confident that if a duel had taken place
we should have learned it by telegraph several
days since:
The Somerset Md Herald, of Tuesday, con.
tains the following rumor as being current in that
latitude. We give it to readers for what it is
worth The death of this gentleman in duel
with Mr.. Finley, of Accomac county, Va, was
recently reported at CAROLS Corner, in this coun-
~, on Saturday last. The intelligence was re.
ceived by small craft which anchored in Anna.
messsx river on yesterday afternoon. Rifles are
alleged to have been used by the parties, from
which circumstance We are Of opinion that Mr.
Finley was the challenged party. We only give
the report as we received it, hoping it may prove
unfounded."
Since the above was put in type, We perceive
that Mr.. Wise participated in debate in the
Virginia Reform Convention, AT date subsequent
10 the report Of the Hon. Mr.. WIS death. Unless
there be two men by the name of Wise in the
Convention, the rumor must, of course, be incor-
rec
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01
Customhouse, New Orleans,


SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
~ office until the lh day of March, at IL O'clock do
the following work AT Pass Manchac Light house:
To drive l0 feet of sheath ri ing outside the length
of the work known the old beakwater said sheath png
10 be Of cyp'ess plank 2nches wide inches thick free Of
driven feet in the ground.
The sheath ping be fastened the pieces OF
the old with inch spikes each
plank to be bound top (Which will be level with the
present breakwaef by piece ~ inches wide and 3nches
thick tapping the old break water, well nailed by
inch spikes thereto and to the sheath pilng -
The brckbats the outside of the old breakwater to be
removed the width of five et, and the earth
below aud replaced with earth, well pounded with
them 10 make a solid work. The earth be oh.
tanned the spot.
All OF the sad work to be commenced and finished within
thirty days from the signing the TO completed
in good and workmanike and to the entire
faction Of the Keeper of the Light be made
until the certificate of the Keeper produced the under
signed that the work done according the
WILLIAM FRERET, collector
feA I'd and SUPERINTENDENT % Lights
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

BURGLARY AND ATTEMPT TO kILL-A scoundrel who
gives his name as Charles Verdon arrested by persons
lying in wait for him Thursday night last the house of
Mrs Breedove Tivol Circle He has for several days
past proving that neghborhood and has been
tamperng with negro boy belonging Mrs. b. He tod
the boy he would him free if he would leave the doors
open and let him get into the house. The boy informed the
family of all these propositions, and Thursday night
which night agreed upon for the robbery
concealed themselves in the house and waited receive
the burglar They did have to wait long before he
appeared, crawling his hands and knees Unlucky,
however, before he had steal any thing, he
of the persons who watching for him, upon which
he jumped up, gave shout, and attempted to make his
escape He made desperate blow Mr.. Robert Pealan
with razor and him severely in the facs. The villain
did not however, succeed in getting as his attempts
to flourish his and run, he in the thigh
disable him. He taken the Watchh house. where be
| now remains awaiting examination.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

The appliances of our Job Office are such now as
10 enable us to execute, with beauty and dispatch,
avery variety Of printing in the book, card and
poster lne at prices as low at any similar estab-
lishment in the city. We, therefore, respectfully
invite our friends and the public to give US call,
when in want Of that description of work. Partic-
ular care is bestowed on lawyers briefs, and the
least possible delay in furnishing proof-sheets.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

We are glad to be able that there is at least one
place public city, where gentlemen can meet
their friends without being subjected the of
begga The propreor the Versnda have servant spe
cay detailed for the especial duty of excluding such charac-
tes The movement met the unqualified appreciation OF the
whole company assembled there yesterday We trust othei
public houses will follow the example of the Veranda. We
insensbe the peadngs of the and destitute
and feelings often excited by of real suffering
and while this subject would inquire if there no pro
vision made by city for the relief of the the halt
e ind
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

THE SUICIDES AT BRAINrREE, MAss.-The
Boston Traveller has seen a letter addressed to
Mr., Perkins, the Postmaster of Braintree, from
Peter Grieve, of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, which leaves
no room to doubt that the suicides were his son
and his sons wife. He describes the parties ex
actly, and also articles which the deceased have
lsft-a carpet bag, a silver watch, a box Of draw
ing materials, and copy of A. J. Davs's Rev.
citation. A slip enclosed in the fathers letter
from GAINESVILLE paper, says: "These unfortu-
nate persons were the victims of the delusive
doctrines taught by Andrew Jackson Davis, ct ID
omne genus. By too easy credulity in esprit
ual Knockings," and the humbugs of the day
they have been led from the path of truth, result
ing, probably, in partial insanity"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

INTERNAL IMPRovEMENTs.-Govern Jones,
of Tennessee, will deliver, this evening, at half
past o'clock, at the Lyceum Hall, an address on
the subject Of railroads. The interest felt by ouI
citizens in railroads at this time, will induce them
to attend at this second lecture of Gov. Jones
We must confess our own preferences are for roads
in our own State Jfyst. The Opelousas road, the
Jackson road are Of the first importance.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

WHERE'S My HAT ?"-This question was gravely pro.
pounded by Recorder Caldwell yesterday he rose from
his chair the adjournment of Cou-bu no one answered
The question repeated and there was general stir
among the officers present. Search, however, proved fruit
ess-and it became painfully apparent that individual
had walked off with his HonOs ile Every body laugh
ed and said good jokeo which the Recorder
senedand doubt that the man who took the glossy
oady," and left his shocking bad hat in its place, also
thinks the Joke partcuary rich.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

Tom OUen, the Bee Hunter."-T B. Thorpe,
formerly Of the Tropc, has just been appointed
Inspector Of Live Oak. Mr.. Thorpe was one OF the
most efficient cleo tioneerers during the Taylor cam
paign, and as times go, he ought to have beer
rewarded long since. His political and persona
friends will be gratified by his appointments Will.
we hope both his pen and his pencil will furnish
abundant proof of his zeal and industry.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01
CHI Dailp Gresefsrt.


Now that it is discretionary with htigants to ad-
vertise in any paper they think proper we can con-
fdently recommend the columns Of the Crescent
from its large and constantly increasing yearly
monthly and weekly subscription list, as a most
advantageous medium Of communication ana
therefore hope that we shall receive our due share
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

A young woman named Susan Griffiths COM
mitted suicide at Columbus, Ohio, on the sth inst
She left her home short time previously with a
man who abandoned her, and left her in the most
degraded company She heard that her father was
on his way to her, with the intention of inducing
her to return home, and it is supposed that remorse
and the dread of meeting her parent, drove her to
the commission of the act. She produced death by
taking laudanum.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

DAN RIcE's CIRCus.-Let not the younger part Of
ton in New Oreans forget the IL o'clock aud
the Pony. Dan Rcss to-day. The entertainments will be
unusually varied and pleasing and the juvenile,
who attend will become the owner Of fine pony worth $50
All have equal chance and the prize but the
ofadmission. pleasing performance being thrown in.
Tonight the entertainments for the benefit the
Jackson Monument, and the object is which should
cause general rush. Dan Rice is ready contribute
thing which has charity for name and his
EFFORTS towards erecting monument to the OF the
hero of Chamee should be ably seconded BY cur citizens
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

THE GRAND JURY.-Judge Larue time since called
the attention of the Grand Jury those ntoerabe nusances
the public balls and expressed determination suppress
them, if the law could be made reach them. The Grand
Jury last week found bill against the propreton Of OF
these establishments, for keeping dsordey brothe and
tipping house and Louis Desmousseaux and Joseph Walls,
propreors of the Louisiana ballroom yesterday
dictsd for the offence.
The bills against John Gordon and VIM, Woods, for pass
ing counterfeit money ignored. True bills found
against Dayton Daniels and Juan Macano charged with
breaches of trust and against Thomas Chaes for entering
a house in the light time with intent 10 steal
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

PROBABLE MURDER. - Suspicion having been
excited in relation the death of Henry S Donlevy,
who was found drowned in the Cunard Dock, Jer
sey City, recently, evidence was produced at the
inquest, that he at four O'Clock on Sunday
previous, with considerable money in his possession,
and when found there was no money about his per
son. Il is surmsed that he was robbed and thrown
into the dock
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

NARROW ESCAPE. - The Hayneville Ala
Chronicle says: "The hack-driver, from this
place to the Fork Roads, informs us that in an
attempt to reach Newport with the hack on last
Sunday, in crossing ravine near the river, much
swollen from back water, it proved to be swim
ming, and the hack Immediately driving in sunk
in deep water. Hon. G. w. Stone and daughter,
George s. Cox, Esq, and Col. ]. Nj. Boiling, OF
this place, were passengers, and narrowly escaped
drowning By climbing to the top of the stage,
they enabled to keep above water until alarm,
was given, when Mr. Edmund Alexander, and his
hands, who were near by, came with batteau
promptly to their assistance, and got them and
their baggage all safe ashore. The horses were ex-
treated with great difficulty the coach was left
under water, and is not yet recovered. The creeks
and ravnes were all very high, much so that the
| stages from Montgomery have been unable to pass
for several days, consequently we have had no mai
| for three mornings past
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

The concert last night was as successful as the
others. The Mountaineers Song" especially
was received with the utmost enthusiasm. 1t was
difficult to prevent the applause while she was
singing. On Monday night she again appears. 1t
can with truth be said that at no time has the
excitement been higher than now. The number
of our citizens, too, was larger than on any pre-
yious night.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01
Alfred Munroe, the great clothing merchant, ha

Alfred Munroe, the great clothing merchant, has
drawn down on him the wrath of The Natchez
Free Trader The head and front of his offending
seems to be refusal to advertise in its columns
The Free Trader f9r months has been denouncing
the Yankee merchants of New Orleans, and we do
not wonder at the refusal of Mr. Munroe. The
editor of the Natchez Courier is now in the city.
The Courier is Union paper, of distinguished
ability and large circulation. We commend it to
the favorable notice of our mercantile friends.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

SOUTH CAROLINA CoNvENTIoN.-Sutficent
returns Of the election are received to indicate
pretty definitely the character of this Convention
The Charleston Mercury thus classfes them
Whole number of delegates, 1877; for secession,
1877; opposed to separate State action, 40 The
Mercury states that among the forty opposed to
secession by South Carolina alone there is not one
who can be called submtss,on,s
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

We learn from the Providence R L. Journal,
that all the mills at Valley Falls were stopped on
Thursday, the help refusing to work unless al pres
ent rates,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

On the 9th ins at the residence of Andrew Jackson b.
the Rev: A. J. Spencer, Mr. JAS W. TANNER to Mis-
SARAH u. CHAMBERS, both of the Parish of Rapdes
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

GENrLEMEN-You letter inviting me to deliver
Temperance Address on Thursday evening, 9th
March, is received. assure you that your parti-
atty has greatly over-estmated my poor services
as Temperance Lecturer, but such as they are,
the public may freely command them at any time
when can secure hour from the cares of bust
ness.
l shall be dsengaged on the evening you desg-
nate, and will with pleasure meet yourselves and
the public at that time, for the purpose indicated
in your letter. Truly yours,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

A Yankee has just invented suspender that SO
contracts on your approach to water, that the mo-
ment you come to a puddle, it lifts you over and
drops you on the opposite side
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

The Southern Tribune, heretofore published al
Macon, Ga, has been discontinued. The editors
intend starting daily evening pnper at Savannah,
to be called tho Evening Delta"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

A TEMPTING OFFER.-We understand that
Mr.. H. c. Jones, of Newark, N. j., has sent to the
Worlds Fair, at London, one of his Gunpowder
Proof Locks, attached to one of Mr.. Herring's Fire
Proof Safes, manufactured by him in New York
Mr.. Herring intends to accompany it, and volun-
teers to place in the safe f1Oo0 sterling, $4,000
to be given to any person who will open the lock
the key being put in possession of the operator
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

On the evening of the 18th ult. LYMAN SMITH youngest
son of Susan and VIM. H. Parker aged one year.
GF- Louisville Democrat will please copy.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

RECORDER CALpwELL's CouRr.-All beef is flesh, said
John Daure, and have money to buy prOvender tits
meet that help myself while there is plenty in the land
These words spoken in low by john he
about hapat o'clock in the morning, vending his way
through the St. Mary Market. Acting the convictions
with which he deeply impressed, John laid hold of
fine roasting piece of beef and propeng himself of
with the same. when he intercepted by Waterman
He attempted to explain his principles and ideas
the subject but watchey refused listen argument
and took him in. He brought before Recorder Caldwell
yesterday morning, and after btiet conversation fur
nshed with ticket of admission the Parish Prison await
the consideration of dozen of his fellow citizens.
Francis Mooney amused himself Thursday night last,
by knocking ariaus DOORS where the slight
chance of his getting in He caught h pranks
brought up yesterday and fined 50.
James Jennings brought the charge of assautiRg
and striking Mrs. Martha Cromwell, njurng her much
she for time confined to her bed Thus
Martin Cromwell and in consideration thereof James Jen
nings was required to give bonds to keep the peace.
On the other hand James Jennings positively
that Mat Alien and Martin Cromwell him paricua fits
damaged his all against the and d
nifty of The Messr Aien and Comw ell also held
to bail for good behavior.
L. H. Dixon is said have been tight and asC
charged with having made night somewhat hdeous Ora
| vier street. MIR. d. fined two dollars
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

AN OLD DEFENDER DEAD.-On the 18th, an
other old citizen of BaltmoJe ded-Mr. Louis
Conrad Muller. He was native of Germany,
but has been citizen of Baltimore upwards Of
forty years. He was one of the band Of defenders
of Baltimore in 1914.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

The WEATHER TIL. weather. which warm and
pleasant on Thursday whipped around during the night,
and was yesterday cold and exceedingly dsasreeable We
hnna for hnph ette snnn
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

| RECORDER GKNOIs' CouRT.-There a case o
any interest this yesterday morning In the evenin
the examination of on, but it
| concluded.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

q The congregation Of this Church will
ship in the ARMORY HALL Camp street. O'Clock,
morrow Morning, and at hapas p M aud every Sabbath
hereafter, until farther notice.
The Sabbath School will meet in the place o'clock A. NJ
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

The way mail near Knoxville, Tenn, was stolen
from the stage on the llth inst. The bags were
lound' but they had been cut open and rified of
their contents.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

"A man by the name of Hudson, who has been
ior about twelve months in prison in Tennessee
upon charge of marrying his niece, confessed hi
onehce 70 the Circuit Court now in session, and
was sentenced to the penitentiary for five years,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

The Governor of Ohio, members of the Legisla-
ture, the Mayor and Council of Columbus, were to
take trip to Cleveland over the new railroad, on
the 22d.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

The venerable father of the President of the
United States has arrived in Washington city, on
a visit to his son.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

The NewYork Sun, says: 1t is proposed by
the Pope at Rome, to appoint three Cardinals oI
the United States. One of these will doubtless be
Arch bishop Hughes, of this city, who is now in
Rome. The rise and progress of John Hughes is
indeed singular. From being a poor cabbage
grower at the age Of twentY-one he rapidly rose
until he was appointed Bishop of NswYork, then
Archbishop, and now, the next news will doubt.
less be that CARDINAL Hughes has set out on his
return to his home in NewYork Ii is but one stet
from Cardinal 10 Pope, and it would not be IN.
strangest thing in the world if NewYorkel
should next occupy the Papal Chair. John would
make the best Pope they have had for two centu
ries, With his thorough, go.ahead American
spirit, he would put new life where now is lethargy
and create an entirely new order of things Out OF
a present chaos.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

burgess who was recently arrested in Kentucky
on the charge Of counterfeitng, had abou, $40 600
10 counterfeit $40 bills on the bank OF Tsnnesses
in his possession.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

The steamship Pacific arrived al New York on
the 18th. She experienced very heavy gale of
Cape Hatteras
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

H,sraioNIo AsaocIATIoN. Charlotte Cushman in Ladb
Macbeth and Meg Merrlies. on the evening. VIII.
will hasten places for such performance
without the additional inducement OF attending the bene
and last appearance Of this distinguished artist in city
The benefit handsome compliment the part of tn
members Of the institution, and do doubt but that
brilliant assembly will within its walls this evening.
witness this great performance and bid farewell this gifs
daup hter of genius.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

MORE IN RELATION TO THE BosToN RIOT
The following dispatch from Boston, dated Feb
ruary IS, gives some further particulars OF the
negro riot
A. Tuckerman, the ringleader of the riots, was
arrested in this city, this morning.
The negro who was arrested this morning upon
the charge of rioting is named John Fry. He has
been discharged, having procured the requisite
amount of BAIL $4,000.
The fugitive slave case (Shadrach's was COM
menced before Commissioner Curtis this morning.
Deputy Marshal Riley made his return to the
Court with deposition duly executed, which ac-
counted for the non-appearance of the said fugitive
slave.
Seth ]. Thomas, attorney of the claimant, sug-
gested to the Commissioner question as to the
propriety of proceeding to establish, by evil
dence, the fact of the identity OF said fugitive
the lawful propriety of John DeBree. Con-
sidering that the said Shadrach was under arrest
and arragned, but had been rescued by mob and
had escaped
The Commissioner was of the opinion, and made
the decision that further proceedings under the
| warrant should be suspended for the present
Whereupon Mr.. Sewell counsel for the fugitive
| moved that the Court order full and formal dis
charge of the alleged save-and further moved
that the Court order full and formal discharge Of
said slave whose identity as alleged by the party
claiming, had not been proved.
The Commissioner interrupted the counsel, and
said he had already made positive decision and
could not hear from counsel any motion whatever
on the subject.
The examination of Elizur Wright and Davis is
now proceeding before the Commissioner
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-01

The debut of Miss Heron, at Philadelphia, wa.
highly successful. Miss II. is we'll known in lite
nary circles.