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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The New Yorh Legislature have passed the bill
authorizing the Mayor and authorities of the city
of New York to purchase and lay out the magnifi
cent park which has been projected in the upper
part of the metropolis, between the North and
East Rivers. bill providing for the abolition of
capital punishment was also reported and referred
to the Committee of the Whole.
In the Senate, on the Goth, memorial from
New York city, in relation to the bonding of emf
grant passengers, was referred to the Committee
on Commerce. The Canal Enlargement Bill was
considered in Committee of the Whole. The first
eleven sections of the bill were debated and agreed
to. The thirteenth section was amended, so as to
provide that in shall the State be liable
for the redemption of the revenue certificates, ex.
cept out of the surplus canal revenues.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

for Railroad Companies. Legs-
lature of the State of Pennsylvania, at their
session. passed law give better remedies to per-
sons injured by railroad accidents. Heretofore all
actions brought for injuries to the person abated by
the death of the party injured, and in of death
either before or after the suit, no right of action
survived to the representatives of the party injured
By the new law, in case of the death of the plain
Tiff in any such suit, his personal representatives
may be substituted to prosecute the action, and
when death has been caused by unlawful violence
or negligence, and no suit has been brought by the
party suffering the injuries which cause death,
the widow, or other personal representative, is
| authorized to maintain an action and recover
damages
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30
The Crops in Florida.-The Floridian and Jour

The Crops in Florida.-The Floridian and Jour
nal of the Dist inst says
There has been good deal of rain, but we he ar
of some sections where none has yet fallen. 1t is
to he hoped that the corn crops, which were in a
bad and precarous state, will be improved by such
weather, and that even yet eur country will make
a full supply. The cotton, we hear, is rather spot
ted. In some places, though little backward, it
is doing well; while in hers, the prospect is
gloomy. There are some large plantations with
hundreds of acres not yet up-the grasshopper hav-
ing cut down the earl er planting, SO as to render
entire re-panting necessary. On the whole, our
planters much discouraged by the present
showing of their fields
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30


Me1ican Boundary-Leters have been received
In ashington from Paso del Norte, under date OF
the 18th April, stating that Lieut.. A. w. Whippe,
Acting Chief Astronomer of the American Com
mission, has determined the initial point on the
MO Grande where the southern boundary of New
Mexico strikes that river, in latitude SO deg %
min north, being the latitude agreed on by the
joint commission. This parallel of latitude was
deduced from four hundred and thrty.four astro.
nomlcal observations on eleven stars. On the Sd
OF April, Lieut. Whipple met NJ Salazart. the
Chief Astronomer of the Mexican Commission.
who had also determined the point Thew then
agreed to incorporate their observations, and, BY
giving equal weight to each, to recommend to the
JOINT commission the result as the point to be
adopted The joint commission had agreed to
meet at the initial point above determined on
the 2lst April to raty the decision of the astrono-
mers, and to lay the cornerstone of the monument
which was to be placed thereon.
he Quartermaster, Commissary, and Medical
Departments had moved to the Copper Mines. %
accompanied by all persons connected with the
commission not on duty the Rio Grande
AS soon as the initial point should have been
marked, the operations of the commission would be
west of the Rio Grande; all its members would
then be beyond the Rio Gr,nde except those sta
toned at the Astronomical Observatory near Ell
Paso.
-. No train or messenger had arrived there from
were without advice sa FISH, Gle Atlantic States
since the lth October. The mail, via ST. Louis
and santa Fe-r.ad jus. arrived, but dispatches
were receives. ~. Nat. Intel.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

RkMARKABLE CuRK.-Dr. Fryer the celebrated Indian
Doctor, has the credit of achieving remarkable
We shown the other slave belonging to the Old
Levee Steam Cotton Press Third Municipality, who, we
Were informed had been cured of consumption, rather
disease OF the liver and lungs with fever Of the bowels He
was discharged the 2d March, after being confined to his
oed Tor many months The perfectly restored
we also saw at the time who had been cured
oil severe cancer by Dr. Fryer Editors Louisiana Stat
Republican, Lafayette, May -, 1851. my30 d&Wf
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

When this country was discovered by the Euro.
peans, it was occupied by large Indian popula.
ton, divided intOs Rumerous tribes. The mildnsss
Of the climate, the fertility Of the soil, and the
abundance of game, were the chief inducements
for settlement by the Aborigines. The mission.
aries who descended the Mississippi the Span
ish knights who, under De Soto, made so dis.
astrous journey, and the French Adventures who,
under La Sale, first penetrated the great valley
from the mouth, all found it peopled by powerful
tribes; but they soon diminished in strength Con-
tact with the white race was fatal to the Indian.
Civilization and barbarsm are antagonisc-they
cannot exist together-one must give way. The
power Of the Indians was broken, and their scep,re
had passed away before the transfer of Louisiana
to the United States. Mr. Jefferson took measures
to preserve memorials of race, which his philoso-
phic mind taught him were bound now to dis
appear. Under his instructions, reports were drawn
up by competent persons of the actual condition of
the Indians. DR.. John Sibley was charged with
the preparation of the report the Indian tribes
inbabiting what now constitutes Texas, Arkansas
and Louisiana. This gentleman was the first In
dian agent for the Territory of Orleans. He re-
sided at Natchitoches at that time, fourishng
and important point. He was a gentleman of
liberal education and extensive attachments. At
that time the office one of great responsibility
He occupied it for many years. He died only
few years ago ct Natchitoches, at an advanced
age. With him pershed much of the Evolutionary
history of Louisiana. His report was submitted
10 Congress by Mr. jefferson, and is Incorporated
in the State papers. We have published it to day
as an interesting historical record rarely met with
Not tribe now remains within the limits of Lou
lsana. The Caddoes sold their lands in 1886. If
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

LIVERPOOL, Saturday, June u O'clock r. M.
C0ton.-Dear Sir: This morning confidence
is again shaken by the announcement of another
failure in the cotton trade, ian importer) and as
long as these misortunes hang over the market it
makes any advance even the maintenance of pre-.
sent rates very uncertain. There is good general
inquiry, and the sales Of the day may sum up to
to 1000 bales including l to 1000 spec ulatve or
export The Manchester report continues favor
able. confirmation of declining receipts is
anxiOusly looked for. am truly yours,
JAMES M'HRNRY.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The President Of the United States is to Law the
cornerstone of the addition to the Capitol on the
4th oil July. An address on the occasion will be
delivered by the Secretary of State.
n large number of distinguished citizens from
all parts of the Union will be present to witnes.
ms important ceremony. What theme for Mr..
Webster is here.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

Strike for Higher Wages.-We learn from Ez
CAamar Pu6lico, that three thousand women in
Madrid, who are engaged in the manufacture of
'egars, have struck for higher wages. They
formed quite an army of insurgents, and threw up
barbados to impede the municipal guard, who
were sent to bring them to order. Finally thew
were compelled to return to their labor, not with
out complaining bitterly, however, of the great re-
duction of wages. The most .killful used to re-
ceive eight reals per day, bu, two and half real,
is the utmost they can make under the new ar
engagements.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The steamship North America, which was ad-
vertised to leave New York for Galway on Tues
day, 18th inst did not Co. she having been sold
the day of her departure. Com. Vanderbilt pur.
chased her for 100000 and she was to leave in
few days for the Pacific, to be placed on the Nj
caragua route, and run between Realjo and San
Francisco. She had number of passengers en-
gagged, among whom much dissatisfaction was ex-
pressed at the new turn of affairs
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

Crops IN the Greek Nations.-The Fort Smith
Smith (Ark) Herald of the Goth learns from a
gentleman, who lives in the Creek Nation that the
crops in that Nation very promising, and that
the Creeks anticipating rich harvest The
fact is the Creeks can't be beat in the world in rails
ing corn and upland rice
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

Cholera at Independence, Mo We regret to learn
mat the cholera has been raging with much ma
ienlty at this important trading point. Accounts
oil the plague there, which We hope are ex,rava-
CANT have been put forth. 1t is said that ten cti.
zens died within one day and night.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

On Sunday morning, 9Th inst half past IL O'Clock
with cholera, Mr. CLARK JAMES TIBBEIT native OF
Brookfeld. Newilampshire, aged "A years.
~ His friends and respectfully invited TO at
ts his Funeral from his late residence Sixth street.
Apollo and Bncchus
10 NewYork papers please copy
Sunday morning, June 90 of cholera nfantum, IzETr
only son of lzet and Maria Robertson aged and
six months.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30
THE ELECTRICAL FEBRIFUGE, or
Speed,s Fever Tonic.

EB- The grestest dlscsvsry OF the age by which
FEVERS OF ALL TYPES AND GRADES,
from produced whatever Called be hecu
ally and permanently cured, frsm
TWO TO TWENTY HOURSl
perfectly haless-n most caes operation scarcely per-
ceptible ii 10
WARRANTED To PERFORM
Just what promises, if the directions are inloSed'
For descriptive sheet setting firth IT'S me anu containing
Of the highest respectsbHy from pante pycns
and men, all through South, who have used,
horou tested 1t, properties please
merous agents.
Ptcs One Dollar per bottle for Five Dollars.
bottle sufficient for from six 10 ten cases.
II Prepared only BY KENDALL g. CO., Y Magazine
For aae by Druggists and dealers generally.
u ConInunie promptly attended ". my23 I'm 2dp
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The Cost Of the Glass Pdlace.-The cheapness
of this enormous structure is really wonderful. 1t
is slated to have cost but one half penny the cubic
foot. Any common barn, or Irish hut, would cost
al much. The magnificent Crystal Palace is now
open to the admiration ofthe world, and thousands
from every land are viewing its wonders.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30
The Gentlemen

WHO HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR MY NEW STOCK OF
Fine Linen and York Mill Shirts,
Are respectfully informed that full supply just been received
steamships Georgia and Union ships Atlantic
consisting every variety of Style qnay from
lent NJ Shirt at 81 50 the embroidered Linen at each
nS- By same arrivals assortment Of UNDERSTANDS
DRAWERS and HOSIERY of light abe materials for the
SUMMER superb Summer CRAVATS affixed with huCke Thread
GLOVES few choice Sumner COATS and VESTS and the
new Patent Alpaca UMBRELLAS etc. ec etc.
The department for ORDERED SHIRTS now in full opera
ton. Gentlemen having their hsir own
choice OF Patterns, etc at the STORE PRICES.
G. LEIGHTON,
First Premium Shirt Gen,encn's Furnishing Store
No. Royal street, New Orleans
ctArv- M D.rkRn uXark I.nEA. InE...
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

Gen. Patterson.-The rumor put in circulation
in regard to this gentleman, is utterly false. We
were shown, yesterday, a teegraphic dispatch
from Gen. Patterson, in these words:
1.-THE report is false. Prosecute the author.
ROB. PATTERSON.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The rescue trial of Robert Morris, the colored
lawyer, it was asceraned, could not be finished
by the last day of the term of U. S. District Court
in Boston; the Jurors were, therefore, disbanded,
and the trial postponed till the next term, which
was to have commenced on Tuesday last
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

Canadian Lumber.-There is warm discussion
going on in Canada in regard to the propriety of
taxing saw logs taken from Canada to the States.
The object is to favor the mill owners, by compel
ing American lumber dealers to manufacture the
article there
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

Gen. Houston-The Augusta (Maine) Age, and
the Newburyport (Mass.) Union, have come out
in favor of Gen. Sam. Houston for the Presidency.
on the ground that they believe he would unite
the democracy, North and South East and West,
more thoroughly than any other canddate.n
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The vicksburg Wing, Concorda Int lligencer
and Natchez Courier, all of late dates, represent
the river rising at their respective points of obser
yaiion
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

To Capt. Timoleon Holmes, Of the fine steamer
Or. batey, we were indebted. early last evening,
for copy Of the Concordia Inelligencer of the pre-
vious day.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30
A Card.

u Tbs officer, and members of PERSEVERANCE FIRE CO
No. 10 their grateful thanks D. CARROLL
for the bounu supply OF refreshments furnished
Fire Felicity Road, SUNDAY MORNING ast By order
lesO GEO. W. HUBBELG. Secretary
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30
TO ALL RUPTURED.

IL
GV The boy John alluded to in The following letter.
rupured, according to Mr.. Coemaus account, $780, by
fall from horse. The first years he paid little attention
to consequently, it became large and painful Truss
was resorted to of relief Not much benefit was
derived from 1t, it let the down when exercising
lie then considered unfit for hard labor and BECAME
almost useless Mr. Coleman called in said he had read my
advertisement, and called in could do anything for
boy who had been badly ruptured for years. inquired
the particulars of be them. replied gh
coud If he would bring the boy, would examine him
and Tell him what could be done. He brought the boy
applied the Patent Truss, gave him the WASH directions
etc. The following letter shows the result:
JACKSON, Miss May 7, 1851.
"Dr' Shsrndn-Dear sir About months ago. you
appy boy John your Patent Truss, operated
well that have concluded boys which
poke at the time fuel John Mr. Atkins this
hem under his Hrge and he will pay you price agreed upon
They are both valube and confidence Of having
permanently cured 'unded upon what have heard
and from VIVA my As said about your Truss mode Of
treatment II VOW ibss furnish bottles the
the boy who is rup. both Sides do and MIR. Akns will
settle with you.
Eight days the youngest dying by
'asoaon while work in the field having the best
usa could find but they do MT good ALL for the
boys always complaining PAIN and cir larger
fix them well did JOIN, do deal of
good. 'Your rend,
my28 wfm6W aTHOMAS COLEMAN"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The death of Wade Allen, one of the Oldest and
best citizens of Montgomery, Ala, saddened that
city on Saturday, the 2lst inst. Mr.. Allen was
native of Edge S. c., and left that place to
settle in Montgomery, Ala, thirty years ago. Hon
esty, industry, rugaty and system in business had
enabled him to amass an ample fortune. He was
about sixly wears of age,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The Virginia Convention, by vote Of forty mine
to fortyseven, has decided that the Judges of the
Court Of Appeals shall be elected by the people.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

Holiculture-We are indebted to Mr.. Gay, the
florist, 1853 St. Charles street, for beautiful varieties
Of Glozinia, with large, rich, purple bell shaped
flowers, which continue to blossom for several
weeks
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The United States Mail steamship Pacific sailed
from New York, for Liverpool, on the 2lst, with
one hundred and seventy-fve passengers and
1881 COO dollars in specie
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The enormous floating bridge or barge, of 400
feet in length, at Rouse's Point, New York, is
almost completed The Champlain Journal says
II il an astonishing affair.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

Full Grown Sharks.-A couple of sharks were
harpooned on the 23i inst, opposite the Southern
wharf at Charleston, s. C. One of them mea-
sured II feet inches in length, and feet inches
in girth The other was about 9 feet 6 inches
long
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The schooner P. M. Sears, Captain Graham
arrived yesterday from Minatitlan, brought part
Of the surveying expedition of the Tehuantepec
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The President left the seat of Government on
Saturday, 2lst inst, on excursion of few days
to Old Point Comfort.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

From the West Indies.--We have files o
Kingston Uamaica) papers to the 18th inst. The
Public Advertiser says that several persons have
been attacked with cholera, in consequence of hav
ing eaten land crabs. The County Union says the
disease was very bad at Maggotty Morgan Bridge
and the neghborhood in Westmoreland-but a
short distance from Savannah la. Mar.
The Treawny announces the continued preva.
lence of the disease in the Green Island district
1t is also announced as raging most violently at
Sandy Bay, Dias's, Ginger Hill and Glasgow.
The military at the Up Park Camp in ST. Andrews
is also suffering severely.
The ship Brandon arrived at Rio Bueno on the
9Th of June, having on board two hundred and
fifty.nin Africans These were Immediately
landed, and selections were made by the ATTORNEYS
and owners of properties in the interior of the par
ish. Numbers varying from fifteen to twenty. five
were allotted to Stone HENCE, Hyde, Freeman's
Hall, Hyde Hall, Vale Royal, Colchis and Stettin
estates; and on the following day the remaining
seventy-three were taken TO Falmouth port, in the
schooner Dove, and distributed between Hague,
Dundee, Hampstead, Tilston and Golden Grove.
"These Africans" the Post states, "are from
the depot at Sierra Leone, and were captured from
a French SLAYER. They are young and healthy,
and will in short time be, no doubt, of effective
service to the agricultural interest, which suffered
severely during The late epidemic
1t must be understood that these negroes are not
held as slaves, but are merely apprenticed for one
year, after which they are at liberty to 90 where
they please. Some of the Jamaica journals express
desire that the bondage of these unfortunate cap.
tives might be extended for longer term, but we
hope the British Government will see that good
faith is kept with them, as well as with the Cool.
les, whose return to their native country has not
yet been effected.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

The cholera is reported to have appeared in
number OF places on the Upper Mississippi and
Missouri rivers
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

We are authorized to state that the Treasurer Of
the Branch Mint is prepared to pay gold deposites
up to No. 1147 inclusive.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

~ Pursuant resolution Of the 23t ns the Association
will the hall the morning OF the FOURTH
O'clock Puneua attendance expected a, the Proc.,oa will
move AT 7 O'clock precisely.
PROGRAMME
President in carriage.
Music.
Banner aud Bearers
yicsPresident.
Secretary and Treasurer.
Members, two and tive.
The Miniature Ship will be placed iu the the line
LINE OF MARCH.
From the Hall Tchouptouss Bulls Head down
the Lsvss to St Joseph street. down ST. Joseph Camp
Camp Jackson Square, round the Square the
Ls,es down the Ls'se to the Lower Press down
calvo Casacavo to Eplsnads Espanads seamen
Church where the Rev Chss Whitsl an address h,
having in the fpde manner volunteered hi, valuable for
the occasion.
The sCRE"MEN will REFORM after the Grafton and procsed
under the farther direction Of the Chief Marshal
~ The members requested attend the meeting on
WEDNESDAY nsrtt en- BY order OF the President
lsS0 EDWARD A E MITCHELL s.crat.,,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

Spirits equal in strength and quality to the best
Holland Gin have lately been manufactured in
Scotland from turnips.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

Prodigious DraugM Of Fishes-We learn from
the Norfolk Herald, that one hundred and fifty
rock fish, averaging fifty pounds each, were taken
out on Cape Charles Beach, lately, at a single haul
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

NEW GOoDs.-Mr R. Brown, of the NewYork Store,
i6s Pcyd as street, has just returned om NewYork with
nch selection Of new aud fresh summer Goods which he
selling Al We y cheap rates. See his advertisement.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

WeAare indebted to the steamer Empire for
Louisville and Memphis papers,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

Union Nominations in Mississippi - The
Natchez Courier of the eth gives the Union nom
nations recommended by the committee of dele
gates in Adams county, for the State Convention
and the Legislature. They are judicious and will
be formidable. For the State Convention, John
L. McMurran, James H. Veazie. For the House
of Representatives Chas. L. Dubuisson, for the
city; Thomas Grafton for the county.
These nomination will assuredy he ratified at
the next Union meeting in Natchez. The cand-
dates are wholly unexceptionable in personal quail
ifcatons and. character
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

From Honduras.-From Captain Robinson, Of
schooner G. B. Matthews, we have the Belize
Honduras Waterman of the 7tl inst. There was
no news. The columns of the Waterman show
commendabe interest felt in internal improve
ments, good roads, good supply of wholesome
water, and pure stream of justice in the halls of
law and legislation. The last they seem deter.
mined to have
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-06-30

ITO the Ladies.

Ky Mrs. SHERMAN, thankful for past favors and
liberal patronage il line business happy inform her
friends and the pub that she has removed from No 20 Nayade,
to 1888 st. Charles where she is prepared
ht Ladies and Children with the following aticl.s to wit:
Shermans SHOULDER BRACES and ABDOMINAL Sup
PoRTERs, DIR. Bannng's BODY BRACES DR.. Cranes
SHOULDER and SPINAL BRACES, Mrs. Belts SUPPoRT.
ERs, DIR. Thompson's SUPPORTERS, etc. etc.
n- Hours of attendance the morning, A. Nj. till 8
O'Clock P. NJ N the evening, from ill G P. Nj.
10 Females will be in attendance sit and wait upon ladies.