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! & declare the last forty years Of his life but

pe 70 ueci2re tne last Iorty years OF ms lie but
a lie sf
Much abuse has recently been heaped upon
this gallant patriot because he declines giving
written pledges upon the various questions
which may be involved in the approaching Pres
dental election. We doubt not that several
Of the gentlemen now prominent before the
democratic party would cheerfully give pledges
Of any kind ichaterer, provided they could
thereby secure nomination.
It is not difficult to make promises, and it is
q very easy thing to break them. We, could
point to an illustrious example in the history of
the democratic party which occurred but q very
few years since. A certain Presidential eandi-
date gave written pledge that he was in favor
Of the protective system and got tariff votes
thereby; but as soon as elected. became sud-
den convert to the doctrines of free trade.
When citizen has been for nearly half
century in the service of his country, his past
history is the best guaranty for his future con-
duct
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

LOLA MONTH"; AGAIN TKoumE.-Lola Monies has been
beset by another Jesuit in the person of an unarous
German said to belong of the singing societies who
have been visiting Newiork He met her in Broadway,
came behind her and placing his around her waist
attempted to kiss her An individual who was in attend
ance struck the fellow violent blow in the forehead aud
laid him bleeding prousely the pavement he was i'm.
mediately attended to by policeman Lola called for
carriage. and the partY drove off
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

STATE CosvENuoN,-We understand that the delegates
to the State Convention will leave this morning by the
tne steamer 2. Damau. We wish them good trip and
al sorts Of enjoyment They will BIS welcome at the
capital of the State and will hope be fairly at
the dinner table BatonRougians, prepare for fierce
warfare your edibles
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

Ice IN LAKE SuPERoR.-A schooner returned to Saut
Ste Marie the 18th ult from cruise to the head of
Lake Superior She was unable to get within twenty
miles OF the mouth of St Louis River her destination in
consequence Of Ice The ice appeared to extend along
the whole western shore of the Lake from fifteen to
twenty miles in width and very solid No similar cir
cunstance at this recoected by the Oldest In
dian in that country
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

TAl DEcoRA ATOMS YEsTERDAY.-Among the many places
which draped in mourning yesterday, noticed
particularly the store of Mr.. VIM L. Cushing the Union
Bank Mr. Shermans establishment and the headquarters
of the Scott Rangers the Peaf' The latter was
dressed off with great TASTE but Mr. Cushings arrange
ments surpassed any thing saw.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

BELLS RuNs BY Misunderstanding storm in Boston,
on Tuesday the I'd ult, each flash of lightning, with
which it was accompanied acted the wires of the
Fire Alarm that every bell in the circuit struck
peang forth sounds distinct as when given for fire
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

EXPLORING ENEnrrON.-ltis stated that the ,ioyern-
ent mas determined TO send out party to make certain
explorations in Africa 1t to BIZ under the command Of
Lieut. Lynch who gave us so interesting an account of
| his exploration of the Dead Sea
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

SueGEsTIoS.-A friend has suggested to us the pro-
riey of donating to the Orphan Asylums the material
used by citizens yesterday in draping their buildings
The materials worthless to those who have
used them and will do much good disposed of in the
cd
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

DRourn-The North Carolina papers bring distressing
accounts of prevailing drouth in that State Wells
springs and streams heretofore perennial have gone dry
or nearly So in many sections and all the crops being
seriously injured.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

THE EsirIRE PAHisHIn the parish of Paguemines the
of the democracy of louisiana the gentle
man that strikes white is punished by thirty dol
lars fine the negro that spills white mans blood is
fined twenty-five dollars. Now how is it in St Bernard
Parish Of Plaquemines, July 2, 1852. L. LOMBARD.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

Scorr RASGER5.-Ata meeting OF the Scott hangers
held at their Hall. the Pearl the u day Of july
1852, motion, the following resolutions Of Mr. H.
Carroll were unanimously adopted:
Haeeas We have learnt with sincere and profound sor
row of the death of HEHHY CLAY. the great Chiettan
and Apostle Of the whig party and. much more the
statesman knowing North. no South. no East no
Vest the statesman of the Union and of the whole
Union, patriot beyond question and without u stain
upon his character therefore
ReSorcd That entirely ympatli5e in 4 loss which is
national sorrow and will earnestly unite in every de-
nonStration of respect to truly American memory
bearing conlpar in patriotism and nationality rx-
ecpt with that of the Father of his country
On motion Of G. Q, Lathrop Esq it unanimously
resolved that the above resolutions be forwarded to the
family the late great statesman, Henry Clay token
Of respect to his memory.
On motion of Capt j. Barnett it was adopted to have
the proceedings of this meeting published in all the whr
papers of the city.
After brief and eloquent address Of Mr., W H. Nor
com, the meeting adjourned
CIIAs NJ. WATERMAN, President
$, Toby, Secretaries.
A Saucer !
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

The RAPplsc DELusloS.A hitherto respectable women.
the wife of Dr.. IIilman of Williamsburg, Mass. has
eloped with named Vinins spiritual rappng lee
turer. She left three young children behind her.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03


WING CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE STATE
OF LOUISIANA. SITTING Of 80 JuLY.
The following preamble and resolutions adopted
and ordered to be published:
WHEREAS. 1t has pleased Almighty Providence to bow
down tins great nation in sorrowto fill the national heart
OF great men, he who has been s the nation for
half century the star Of its hope and its promiseo
remove from midst the immortal spirit of great
leader, Henry Clay-and
Whereas, life of such ustrious Seryice-of such dis
interested patrotismof such unceasing and selfsacri
hclng devotonaS his presents is only paralelled in
OF the Father of his Country and which for moral
grandeur-American national characteristcshgh chv-
alrc bearing and great oftincss of purpose has
been in any age the history of civilized man
it becomes meet and proper that the recognized organ
of that party Gin this Statc of which he the great
founder, and of which. during life the bold ardent and
consistent leader to unite in with the of his
countrymen in Offering up humble regrets for the
great and irrcparable loss country has sustained
That while We bow in humble submission the decree
that Providence which in its inscruabe wisdom has again
thought proper to demonstrate by the great
MANI that fixed law of nature that from dust come.
and to dust must return cannot but feel that he
who Is the subject of though he has bent
obedience to natures decree that our hearts
and the hearts of children he can never die To
the young men of America hold him up as a bright
eXampleas one of the pures specimens of Gods great
images this country has produced The record of his
life and services he leaves to his legacy
in its agnitccnce-naiesc in its grandeur-unsullied
in its moral purity. "A of duty. an age of SELF
he met death the welcome harhinger of glorious
mortality--not murnur-not expressed regret-lke
Socrates he smiled while those around him wept II is
for the loss of such heats filed with sorrow
Be therefore RcSolved That this committee as the organ
OF the wing party of the State of Louisiana tender to
wing brethren throughout the land profound SYM
pathy for the loss country has sustained
BE al FURTHER ReSOtred That this committee be
shroude in mourning and that the members of the com
mttee wear the usual badge for thirty days.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

ALL THE SAME.-The Minnesota Pioneer, in speaking OF
the facilities of reaching that fine country says it costs
but SIS from Chicago to St Paul and further if man
took wife with him, matter if She his o,l wife,
it would cost just twice us much
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

REcovEREp.-The Hon. Mr. Burt, member of Congress
from South Carolina who has been for several months de-
tanned from his seat by Illness has his place in
the House of Representatives.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

VAUDEVILLE HorrL.A new hotel in the pleasant village
of Vaudeville, Lake Ponchartrain opens tomorrow
The proprietors thoroughly acquainted with their
business and they have made the most complete arrange
ments for the accommodation of visitors.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

THE Journal OF GoNnIEReE-It is stated that the New
York Journal of Commerce. with democratic afnes ac-
knowedges the abilities and patriotism of Gen Scott and
soundness upon the Compromise questions and will
in the coming contest take no part against him
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

HEALTH IN BosroS.-Last year there We're fifteen hun
dred deaths in Boston ending the 23 of May This
the number of deaths had not reached fifteen hundred
until the 18th June. The health of the city now very
good. ls.5'7 Il, ...
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

AnJouRNAiENr,-T National Agricultural Convention
adjourned on the 25th ult having adopted resolutions
asking Congress to take steps towards aiding the Aricu
tural interest.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

NwAL,-The U. S. soop-of-war John Adams, Comman-
der Barron remained at Madeira 18th May would sail for
Port Praya next day The u S. sloopot-war Dale, Co-
mander Pearson. from the coast arrived at Port praya
Cape Nerd Islands, about 9Th of May and remained 10Th
The U, s. brig Porpoise, Commander Lardner from St.
Vincent also arrived about 9TH and would leave I'D for
St Vincent to communicate with the regular mail steamer
for England.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

YOUTHFUL 1MrosrER.-A girl thirteen years of age
was recently in Philadelphia while begging with
an infant in her She had stolen the child from
family in which she employed
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

sHoorNG.-At Mobile oil Wednesday last Jerry sur
van of the police fired at and wounded but not dam
gerously Sheriff Hutchson, of that city when the latter
was attempting to serve writ of ejertllent on him
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

SAILING OF THE BALrlc-The steamer Baltic sailed from
Network for Liverpool the 18th ut., with about
100000 in specie
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

Missouri CRors.-The Hannibal (Ho) Messenger says
the in that vicinity better this
of the The hempand tobacco particularly look re-
mnrkably fine
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

INTERVIEW wiTh Mr.. WERsTER-On the 23l ult a nor
ton OF the wing delegation from Mississippi and several
gentlemen from the same State to the Baltimore Conyen
ton, ten in number, accompanied by the Hon Walter
Brooke called upon Mr.. Webster at his private residence
IN Washington. The delegation received in the most
cordial manner and the interview highly interesting
Gen N b. Starke, on behalf of his friends addressed Mr.
in brief but eloquent and appropriate address
concluding by expressing the hope that Mr. W would at
some future time complete his Southern tour and visit
the State ofAIississippi.
Mr. Webster responded to General Starke in few elm
quent remarks He thanked the delegation from MSsis-
sisspri whom he would be proud hereafter to number
among his friends, for the kindness and consideration
that had prompted their visit He had no complaints to
make against the action of the Convention as he felt that
he probably of all Others under the circumstances was
least competent to decide upon the wisdom of that action
His failure to receive the nomination inspired him with
no very deep regret, far he was personally CON
cerned but the disappointment of some of his friends
VINO had taken warm interest in his behalf had been
subjected to- had he confessed affected him deeply He
understood and appreciated fully the difficulties that sr
sured them that he cherished single unkpd feeling
for not having been honored with their votes He regretted
That their policy had been necessary only because it
would write false chapter in the history
By the record it appeared that in all the numerous hal
lettings the Southern delegates had failed to cast their
votes for him. even after the hope success tor their
aVore candidate had been abandoned but the causes
that prevented them from coming his supDort were mot
OF record. He supposed he would compelled to submit
quietly to this apparent reflection upon his public .
but still, knowing the circumstances that influenced
Them 1t did not III the slightest degree affect his feelings
towards his southern friends lie concluded some
remarks with high sulogy upon the character and Great
conservative principles of the whg party and urged po
the delegation the necessity for rigdy adhering to them
Tor upon Their maintenance and supremacy he said de-
Government
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03
iHE IMPRISONMENT OF ME. BRAcE--A correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun. writing from Washington on the 18th

fHE IMPRISONMENT sF ME. BRAcE-A correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun. writing from Washington on the 18th
ult., says:
The correspondence in relation the imprisonment in
austria OF Mr. Brace the young American which
was sent into the Senate today is very voluminous The
facts however mainly published heretofore Prince
9~arHenbeIg in letter to our Charge, dated Vienna
June - 1851. assigns thu for the arrest He
says that Mr. Brace was the bearer of papers Hun
garan tugitives belonging to the prominent and
dangerous revouonists which We're addressed to resi-
dent individuals who were very much respected
He also had with him says the Prince several copies of
the most inamnatory and reasonable publications In
consequence of this he vas placed in confinement his
action being q proceeding which Especially during
sege is most strictly forbidden by law Therefore the
arrest OF Mr. Brace had been deemed the fully usti
hahle as in his extensive journeys through Hungary,
hd thought proper to travel by very indirect the
most untreguened roads quest of those individuals
who We're known for their hostility to the Government
giving rise, by such proceedings to the suspicion that
Mr. Brace participated in heir political intrigues
This matter, however, to have lost much of its
interest at this time, it bdng year ago when
the occurrence took place Mr. Brace having been re-
leased by the prompt and decided interference of orr
Charge, and since returned home.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

Singular PHEN0MENoN.-Creat confusion was Great ed
among the children in of the Ward Schools in New
York on the 3d ult by crash of thunder which came
from perfectly clear SKI. In the Greenwich Avenue
School, the CONSERVATION great among the chill
dren who thought the walls falling that it required
much effort to quiet then
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

FRieArE ARRIvEp.-The w. S. trigac Independence ar:
rived at NewYork on the 25th ult, All well
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

1EsTERDAY.-A deep gloom rested upon the
city yesterday The booming Of minute guns from diff
terent parts Of the town. the toDg of bells and the
insignia of mourning which met the eye in all directions
told that nation had lost of its benefactors The
stars and stripes waved mournully hamast the
shipping and public buildings, business almost
trely suspended and citizens generally seemed to
solemn look II was in all respects day of MOURN
| ing and all seemed to feel the nations loss.
| The CoURTs.-The District and Recorders
Courts all closed yesterday and consequently we
| nave no examinations or trials to report
| SIGNS OF THE TIMEs.-It not positively asserted
that Peter Smith is shoemaker it said that
stole shoemaker's sign worth $40 from man named
lasset on Camp street What Peter has to say HIM
self when brought before Recorder Winter this morning
shh De SHOWN up in proper order when the agony
The PEARL. A delicious sherry cobbler
from the fear last evening gave huge opinion of the
articles manufactured at that establishment . fpe
lunch will be found there at atpast 10 o'clock to-day
HEALTH OF THE CIrY.-The report of the Char
ity Hospital for the week ending yesterday shows that
decided improvement has taken place in the health of the
city, Only eight deaths have occurred from cho-
during the week and informed that most of
these were produced by excessive ntemperance and
posure The sanitary condition of NewOrleans will now
compare favorably with that of any large city in the
Union.
| COUNTERFEIT COIN.--Thomas Foley was taken
into custody by the First District police Thursday
night last for anesting desire to increase the specie
currency of this community by putting into circulation
Christian nation had any thing to do piece that
gttered but not gold. found in his trowsers
Thomas will have the honor of interview with Re-
corder Winter this morning
| CHARGE OF ROBBERY George Raymond was
arrested Thursday by the First District police charged
by steamboat captain with having robbed gentleman
board of his boat of considerable of money
Locked up for examination
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

VETERAN GoNE.-Isaac Plumb soldier of the revo-
luton. died few days since at Ogdensburg NY
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

ESCAPE FROM HuSGAnY.--Capt. Oscar Beyse, Of Cncin
natl who took active part in the Hungarian war and
was subsequently prescribed by the Austrian Govern
ment. reached home last week.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03
We are indebted to the clerk of the new steamer John
Smonds for St. Louis papers

ANOTHER MuRpERous ArFRAy on RED RyER-We are
informed by the clerk of the steamer F. Kmbal which
arrived yesterday from Natchitoches that Sunday
morning last aray occurred randc Ecore between
Mr. Payne and Mr. Augustin in which the latter re-
ceivcd stab from which he died the following day Mr.
Payne immediately left and had been arrested 1t
appears that the difficulty originated in some gambling
transactions which had taken place in Paynes house the
night previous.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03
leighton s. Co. closed sxuduys

pRL>N sIIIRr STmR' JHIy 4 q 177iI1IVN cos FIRST
open until haltPnst 10 o'clock evenings enable the MI
meTog oaers chase SHIRTS AND GSTLEMENS FUR
NlStiING GOODS week day. "
iy1 t2p c., LEIGHTON X 10 "A f,u,f .-r.a.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

Mass CONFERENCE.-The Cleveland Herald proposes that
the wings of Buffalo and Western New York shall call q
Mass Convention of the friends of Scott and Graham
be held at Niagara Falls the 18th of July the annvcr
sary of the battle of Niagara.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

ne NEwORLEANs GAS LIGHT COMPANY, June
u.s. 1s52-DIvpEND.tD Dividend of FIVE will be paid
to the Stockholders July BY Board
je26 lot P n WOOD Treasurer.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

hEsTRucTHs.-Fiftecn thousand paneq of glass were
destroyed in the Greenwood Factory buildings Hart
ford Connecticut by recent hail storm which occurred
at that place Some of the hail stones are said to have
weighed eight ounces.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

THE WIGS OF BosroS.-A dispatch from Boston, dated
the 10Th ut says The wings of Boston, who par
tal to the nomination Mr. Webster gradually com
ing to the nomination, and feel satisfied that
Gen. Scott's chances for election are the best .,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

BY THE ArI.Nrc.- England -Advces received in.Lon-
don from Australia state that fresh discoveries of gold in
that country being made and that consequently the
supply of the precious metal increasing 1t is also said
that large numbers of Calfornans Chinese have ar
rived at Sydney, for the purpose going to the mines
The overland mail has brought intelligence to London
that Barbodi had arrived at Hong Kong in command of
a Peruvian shin.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03
HEADQUARTERS FORTY. 5 zygyva REGIMENT,

= - . T.,-F
--.ssa ORDERS No. S.-rhe officers of the Forty
IN seventh r. gnent hereby
zedSS n Arnory Carcndrs street SUNDAY MORNING
Ssssa3 July iat o'clock precisely full
r celebration Of the 10Th Anniversary Independence
The officers requested Drill WEDNESDAY EVENING
o'clock. By order OF IT, W. SHAW Col Com'g Regf.
a. f. SHAW, Atjutant jy5J 1.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03
DAILY CRESCENT.

THE NEW ORLEANS DAILY CRESCENT
8#a OFFICE no. g3 ST. CHARLES STREET,
regularly subbers hiA city Lafayette
early Sunday e1p:ed for IN advauce
pssslle is cents week. payable to the cnrrses
~ TERMS OF ADVERTISING:
From and following charges
pearl, will be invariably adhered to, viz;
Every subsequent insertion 50
charged
daeoan viii with those who advertise by year
o. shorter time. -, ye5% s 45aS
All not marked will month charged
{ accordingly. re-
has strong claims upon medium of
hseacn with the public Its circulation, which large
into the hands Of the
the increase shroughhe dull
October 25, 1851, = ~
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03
OFFICIAL JOURNAL

or THE CONSOLIDATED CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY g. 1852
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

New STEAMSHIP RourE-Thc steamship Albatross re-
Gently running between Philadelphia and Charleston has
been purchased by company of Eastern gentlemen who
intend putting her the between NewYorl and
Quebec. touching at Pctou and Halifax and connecting
with the Cunard steamers contract has been obtained
from the English Government for carrying the mails from
Halifax to Quebec at compensation of $4,000 per
MN
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

hR. JOHN ALIENS GREAT seEsagz-ass
IL y irnPr9ysg.nt in ARTISTIC DENIIsTKY
APPEARANCE GREAT STRENGTH y far "AlI I1y
prec' adaptation the plate which entirely prevents irri
and renders the entfe gGator mtscao ~ to
constructed in the usual manner. ~ '
Parties who have
expectations fully met " f0' ''
IF. SMITH, Dentist, ia St, Charles street.
ap2I ZIP corner Of Iaitvr
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-07-03

BURSTING or 4 BoILER-On the 18th uIt. the boiler of
Mcssrs lShams coffee and spice MILL at Jersey City ex
ploded entirely demoliSing the building The foreman
and several of the worknen missing Two have been
taken from the ruins fatally injured