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Steamboats, Passing.
Musir ann the pruma.

ST. CHARLES THEATRENiss Davenport made her second
appearance at this house last night the Countess in
play of Love the Countess and the Serf The atten-
dance was better than that of the fir It night but it was
what this really excellent actre IS deserves Of her
acting cannot speak with any justice. she so
badly sustained that it mpos be for her to produce
the effect she otherwise would Mr. Perry is still pre-
vented by sickness from appea cing, and Mr. Mcbride
undertook the character Of Ho lie undoubtedly used
his best efforts to do the part in credtabe manner and
not inclined to speak hi shy of him, but it belongs
to class of characters not lited to his capacity We
regret that Mr.. Neate and Miss Davenport could not
appear together,
Mrs Mowatt and Mr.. .harlcs Burke are playing at
Richmond
Mr. G. V. Brooke in Philadelphia
Mr. Neafe is i'll Mobile. drawing fine houses.
FOREIGN THEArRIci .Ls-The Bateman Children after
scccessful provincial tour have returned to London
fill engagement Drry Lane Theatre, under the
management of Bum
Charles Mathews, at the Lyceunl, announces new
buresque by Panche of the sharpest wits England
Young James Wallack has got into law suit with
Webster, of the Haymarket
Julien is preparing for tour through the United
States. 1t is said he will bring out immense number
| of musical attractions N
Mr.. Davenport, the young American tragedian, who
gland with Mrs Mowatt is starring it in Scot
land. The press of Edinburgh and Dundee teen with
| Communications of his histronc ability.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

COLONIZATION socrErY.-The annual meeting of the
Colonization Society will be held this evening at the Pres
byterian Church Lafayette Square The society is
represented to be in very hourishing condition and
rapidly going forward with its work. Bishop Polk was
last week elected President in place of the late Judge
Bullard We authorized to state that address will
be delivered this evening by the Rev Dir Sihor of Louis
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

Nov FMENrs Of KossUrH.-Kossuth was Mt Harrisburg
on the 10th He address the citizens that day.
and grand banquet to come off in the evening
The Legislature had appointed committee him
to Pittsburgh Cleveland and elsewhere and he was
leave for the former place on the Eth.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

CHERoKEE NArIoN-The Cherokee Advocate says;
We happy to state that the Christmas Holidays
have passed off with fewer murders than it has been
duty to chronicle for years past This bepeaks manifest
indication the part Of people of sobrety and love
of order Should this happy disposition of things continue
to grow hope at the end of the year when another
Christmas shall arrive murders will but all be
marriages and given in marriage"
The Advocate announces the following marriage;
married on the Goth of last month. by the Rev Thos
Berthof Mr. Jas Butler of s c. of late esteemed
Agent Dir Butler and brother Of present worthy
Agent George Butler to Miss Frances Taylor daughter
Richard Tay-or. Second Chief of the Cherokee Nation
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23
DAILY CRESCENT.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE SECOND MUNICIPALITY.

THE NEW ORLEANS DAILY CRESCENT
OFFICE 40. % CHARLES STREET.
Will be this city and Lafayette ut an
early day. (unday e1epted IS ADVANCE
Office week. payable 10 the carriees
TERMS OF ADVERTISING: e-
From after following charges Of
lines in pearl, will be invariably adhered to, viz: -.
on The second page are charged each day.
liberal discount will be made with those who advertise by the year
for q shorter time.
marked will be published month and charged
accordingly. Ht
has claims advertisers medium Of COM
munication with the public Its circulation which WINS large When
into the hands of the present proprietor has been
rapidly increase through the dull season
October 25, ls6l
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

FLoR,pA SrGAR.--The jacksonville News of the 10th
instant has the following from friend at Cedar Keys in
a letter dated the LIST instant Mr. Thompson is turn
ing OFF the last of his crop of sugar50 hogshead of the
finest ever made in this any other country. although
the business is yet rather experimental with him
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

LIBELous,-Joseph Casbergue yesterday made an Aft
davit before Recorder Genois to the following effect;
That on about the 25th of January 1852 Benjamin
w Cohen. IL Cohen and A, Cohen did wickedy and ma
liciousy. print and publish false. scandaous, malicious
and dcfamatoy libel in the book issued by the said Co.
hens and called Cohens NewOrleans and Lafayette Di-
rectory The libel consists in printing the name, etc.
of the affiant as follows: 81 Casbergue IN. c.
ing thereby to designate and describe him free
of color.
Warrants were issued for the arrest of the Cohens
answer the charge.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

The SARAH SANDs--A letter from Rio Janero dated
November 2T, says that the steamship Sarah Sands is
ashore that place One report said that she would be
total loss. while another had it she scharging her
coal and would he got off
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23
Telegraphed to the Daily Crescent"

Telegraphed to the Daily Crescent"
lp the lprnpe's (o'nicIIa) ltnr
Mississippi Weather-Markets.
MEMPHIS, Thursday, Jan. %
The river here is yet falling, and full of ice, and the
weather is extremely cold There have been no steam
boats passing here during the last three days.
The demand for cotton has been active to-day and
prices tirm-say for middng to good nsiddng 7tG7ac
But little doing in other articles.
Steamboats, Passing.
yIcKsBuRG. Jan. o.
The following steamboats, have passed this place to-day
bound for NewOrleans:
The ST. James at this morning.
The Concordia at . this morning.
The General Scott ut noon.
There is much running ice in the river,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

LATE FROM THE otuo-A private tclegraphic dispatch
dated Louisville the 18TH Monday notices the arrival
of the steamers Reindeer and Gendy Burke, which left
New0rleans the Sth instant 1t says navigation
again closed Weather extremely cold.'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

CorRr-IIousE BuRNEp.-The Court house at Marion.
Crittenen county Ark was burned the night of the
18th All the court books books of record and important
county documents We're consumed.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

TuE SAN JAeINrG-The U 5 steamer san ,Iacnto. which
recently arrived at Norfolk encountered very rough
weather and the whole machinery of the proved to
detective She three times nearly within the capes OF
Virginia, hut unable to make headway against the
wind and driven back into the Gulf stream 1t is
said that she will require rettting and material aera~
tions which will take least three months to complete
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

Book take pleasure in calling attention
to the advertisement of Mr. Crttenden, No. 45 Camp
street AS teacher of practical bookkeeping, Mr. c. has
for many years. enjoyed high reputation.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

LNCEuN LECruREs--We take pleasure in again calling
the attention citizens to the lectures of Professor
Gliddon which this evening at the Lyceuna
HALL
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

STEAMSHIP UNioS.-This vessel will leave NewYork for
New0rfeans on the 9th inst.-Monday next. We learn
that the Union has been placed permanently the line
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

CiGARs-A man named E. D. johnson, who dresses well
fancy cravat, and loaded and bears his
hat and cigar after the Bowery fashion, went into the
cigar shop of Antonio Dctgo and selected samples Of the
weed with which he about to depart without return
the qtid pro quo. Antonio demonstrated against this
branch of the operation in terms that excited the ndg
nation of Mr., johnson, who trapped him over the head
with the leaen extremity of his Antonio lost
time in laying the before the police authorities and
they lost time in bringing Mr. johnson to the watch
house.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

FArA. AccIpENr.Wm, j. Graft Esd of Ebert county,
Ga while hunting last week killed by the accidental
discharge of his gun,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

THE NEGRo QrEsnoS-A bill has been introduced in
the Pennsylvania Legislature prohibiting the immigration
of negroes and mulattoes into that State
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

NHw Observation-Disclosures $50 bills on the Com
mercial Bank of Columbia S c. have made their appear
in Georgia and North Carolina
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

PLANK RoAps.-The people of Arkansas thoroughly
aroused on the subject of Railroads and PIankroa
large meetings being held in all parts of the State
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

A SLIGHT MisrAKE-Danel Fitzpatrick sat until late
hour Wednesday night with crowd of friends re-
Gently from old Ireland and while sitting took his fire.
quent chance at the poteen. Consequently. when Daniel
got into the street nearly all the houses looked pretty
much alike and witha kept dancing about so that he
could not tell tother from which" At length however
he made dash for one it Keeling past him, and
with slight effort succeeded in entering the door not
entertaining the slightest doubt that was at home So
he took his seat by the fire and fell asleep When he
awoke he found himself in the Wacl-house and yester-
day morning came before Recorder Caldwell on a charge
of having entered house with intent to steal Daniel
said that if the Recorder would give him time he would
prove his charackter' and the examination was post
poned until this morning.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

Arkansas RtvER.-The Little Rock Banner of the 18th
says the river is yet naygabe for small class boats but
falling Weather cold and dry.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

ly as one out Of the clique, not belonging to the
same sphere, hurt him perhaps more than M M
nnortance in his eyes it had never had before.
What was fame in futurity with only poetry for
thc present, when coolly looked down upon and
distanced by mere man of fashion, and slighted
by the bright, but scornftll, eyes Of beauty
! His gods were dashed to the ground, and irte-
yior idols raised in their place
Mrs. Rutledge's child recovered, and the party
resumed their journey; and Clara passed on,
unconscious and careless of the misery she had
inflicted, and the mischief she had done
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23
FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY %, 1862

MARRIAGES AND DEArfIs-We will hereafter publish the
simple of marriages and deaths tree OF
charge. .a.,.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

| REsrGNEp.-The Hon, John Quiuon Judge of the
Sixth Judicial District of Arkansas, has resigned.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

Mill BuRNED-The steam mill of William Alsop, al
Jacksonville Florida was burned on the night of the 5tl
inst. Loss, $4,000 No insurance
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

SNAIL NorEsTle grand jury of the Criminal Court at
Washington Monday last found bills of indictment
against William Seldcn, Robert W Latham, Thomas NJ
Hanson and John F. Callnn bankers for issuing small
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

THkF-,John Claussen was detected by watchman in
the store Of Mr. Cook in Lafayette street Wednesday
night. and after vigorous effort escape caught
when spurious five franc piece found in his posses
sion. This piece identified that had been left
in n drawer in the store
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

PRoMorioN.-Passea Midshipman Henry X Davenport
of Savannah has been promoted the rank of Master
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

MIcWGAN-The Hon Sanford NJ Green has been
elected Chief Justice Of the supreme Court of Michigan
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23
ms~ MAYonALrY OF NEwoRLEANs, Jan. 49,

JAMES RoBB the President of the Chs Light Company
having generouy placed disposal TWO THOUSAND BAR
RELS OF COKE FOR DISTRIBUTION AMONG THE NEEDY AND
POOR OF THIS CITY, those want of fuel and who be
requested make application DAILY nj
my oliee, between the hours OF 10 A. NJ. and P. Nj.
nn1j A. DC
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23
Maniad,

s aaaSs "a M sES TsSca HI H. aad' II, t S' "
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

The MALs-The mail failed again yesterday from be-
You'd Charleston,
The mail boats Wilmington and Gladiator between
Wilmington and Charleston, have been much damaged
by the late rough weather that has been found neces
sary lay them up repairs The steamer Charleston
has been chartered in this line for few days
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

We aye indebted to Capt Arnot of the schooner Major
paIhoRg, sos copy OF te Brownsville Flag and to h'
ele 1f tho steamship iaaiieus sag Galveston laEel
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

BREACH OF TRUsT,-Auguste Chauvenet swears (by the
book that he entrusted certain Antoine with 200 cigars
sell for his (Chauvenets) and benefit and charges
the said Antoine with appropriang the proceeds of the
sale to his and the promises, dsadyan-
tage.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

NJ TIE COMMANDING OFFICERS of the respec-
Companies oNeworeans, requested
Mississippi Company No. friday
hatpas take action relative the which pre-
vent Bells sounding proper alarm in Of fire.
B. ToIEDANO, No. .
L. A. DIFFEN1)ERFFER Hook and Ladder No. .,
]. C. MCCLELLAN Nos,
r. l.. BRUCE, No. IA,
II II LOG ITE n,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

pEScHANT FOR HAM.-Recortler Caldwell yesterday com
mitted John Fitzpatrick to the Worx-house for one
month for being caught in the attempt steal han
from store in Camp street
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

Thanks to the Clerk of the steamer Latoua for river
fayors.
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j. q. .Uorqa,s's Literary Depot

EXCHANGE PLACE, adjoining the rosohcc.
TT BOOKS published in the United States together
REVIEWS, MAGAZINES, NOVELS, etc. promptly
cevd issued from the
Also English STANDARD WORKS arc always
kept on hand.
Citizens and Strangers respectfully invited to call
Orders my AMERICAN Or FOREIGN BOOKS received and
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

GREAT NAMEs,-Robert Burns and Mary Wortley Mon
tague yesterday their appearance before Recorder Cad
well-thc former with certificate of dangerous and
suspicious import and the latter prob pudor to answer
the nlpertnont interogatory of how it happened that
she had got drunk the previous night Vouchers
luirel for both these notabilities
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

l5J~ LOUISIANA STATE COLONIZATION SOCIETY.
public meeting Of this Society will he held THIS EVENING ut
o'clock, the Presbyterian Church, Lafayette Square, ~ Scotts
Addresses and statements may expected Mr. PfSE
Agent of the American Colonization Society, others.
IA. MAYBIN, Vice Prnsiden. <.
TunNA plN rlinnS iunNaI
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nzss., Nor1cE.-In conseouence of an iniup

issued the Circuit of the United States
Fifth Circuit Eastern District of louisiana the Euphrosns
Fouysrgn wife Thomas Genet the Heirs Desons and MUM
epay No. Two OF Nuwoeans the sale of the BA1TURE LOTS il
front Municipality No. Two postponed until further notice.
]. A. BEARD X MAY,
in,li Ancinnners fur finn sale of liz
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1nsel for plaintiffs moved for new trial

FtRE.The dwelling house of Mr.. Allyn, in Clio street
between Hercules and Dryades streets took yesterday
morning by accident but the flames arrested before
any considerable amount of damage was done.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

~" NOTICE.-NO debts cOntrncteH by the
the British schooner THOMAS PERSON from Belize Hon.
Turns, will be paid by the OF consplaea
jAn22 BAREIIi Il CO.. 81 Common street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23
CITY Intelligence.

The GoLD DUsT SwINGLE.-Two afidavits have been
made in the gold dust that referred to yesterday
morning David RAIDER deposes that his dust weighed
95 35100 ounces in the Mint and when cleaned by the
operators in Brrack street. only 81 left for
which he received payment at the rate of ST. 80 per
He believes that he swindled out of about
ten ounces, worth S179. Edward Mckeever DECLARED
also OATH that the Mint weight of his dust was
So 35-00 ounces into which Hart and his coadjuator
poured something, believed to be black sand, and
counted to him for Is only. The gentlemen
charged yesterday brought before Recorder Genos
aud ordered by him to furnish bail for thousand dol
loars EACH to appear and answer The bail found
and the operators departed. Their names George
Longwood, Joseph Hart and William Creare.
Robert j. Walsh appeared before Recorder Caldwell
yesterday and charged William Spencer with attempting
to swinde him out of quantity Of dust by passing it
through funnel which had false lining arranged
to intercept two ounces in passing twenty-five
through it. The shop in which Spencer holds forth is in
Common street and is said to be owned by two
whose James Warner and John Denny neither
of whom be found. The apparatus of the shop
seized and displayed in the Recorders Court 1t consists
of the scales and weights and the funnel which have
mentioned The case will be examined this morning by
Recorder Caldwell.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23
OrerCouts /! OreycOuts!!

SELLING OFF AT GREAT BARGAINS.
W Blanket Overcoa Beaver ovecopts Pilot Co Oyercons, Fine
Cloth Tweed Whitney Cloth Every
kind Overeoa be bought prices lower before
offered i'll NewOrleMns-
Our stock Of overcoats is immense They be sold.
anG 2pH ALFRED MONROE /; CO., 81 Magazine
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The original resolution in the following terms
Uhaeas, it is known to members of this Board that
of incenarism have occurred in this city during
the past month and Whereas if the incendiares continue
undiscovered the destructive consequences prop
| erty may be apprehended-
Be it therefore Resord That this Board authorize its
Secretary to offer reward of $4,000 for the conviction of
any reeperson of mature age and 500 the conviction
of any slave, who may have been concerned. either
principal accessory in setting fire TO any building
buildings in the State of Louisiana
Judge Buchanan yesterday rendered his decision in the
case and gave the following reasons for judgment
Il consider the resolution Offering reward for the
conviction of persons who may have committed the
before the adoption of the resolution which the 4th
April 1910 its publication which the month
But the conviction of McQuad for which the plaintiffs
claim the reward took place in November 1850 for an
fence alleged to have been committed in the month of
February 1850. Consequently the case does not come
within the terms of the resolution of defendants
Again. by notice published in the Pcayune newspa-
per. of the 9th June 1850 the defendants withdraw the
offer of the reward made by them, aforesaid in April
ls49 Now this suit not instituted until May. 1851 at
which time there offer of reward of $4,000 pend
ing it having been retracted nearly year before
For both these judgment is rendered in favor
| of defendants, with COSTS
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-23

FIFTH DISTRICT CouRr-Caroine Co17,elson ct a. Sun
Mutual Insurance Company ct aThe petition i'll this
filed May 1851 and claimed from the Board of In
derwriters of this city reward of $4,000 offered in April
1S9 by the Secretary for the conviction of ncendary
either as principal or accessory
Petitioners that in February, 1S49 they instituted
proceedings against Henry McQuad for setting fire
house in Prytania street, which resulted in McQuaids
conviction and sentence to the penitentiary Upon de-
mandng the reward from defendants, payment of the
reward refused. and suit was brought as stated.
Counsel for defendants commended that the resolution
offering reward stated referred to acts of ncen-
dars committed before the action of the Board the
subject and that plaintiffs could have recovered only in
the conviction had been procured previously to the
18th of April 1919 On the other hand, the Counsel for
plaintiffs showed that the Board had recognized the bind
ing nature Of the resolution at period long subsequent
to the time of the of McQuaid and withdrawing it
substituted therefor resolution offering reward Of
| thousand dollars for conviction