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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

lRELANp-aae Potato and Other C,ups-Emgrator etc -
One OF the Hallway papers thus reports
The potato crops in the neighborhood are we regre
TO say affected to considerable extent and farmers are
now digging out the early portion of them and sending
them to market daily From all can learn on the sui
ec however the injury yet done has not been as great
as that sustained up to the same period last year The
various other descriptions of crops throughout this
OF the country are all in admirable condition and
TO Dc more than usually productive this season.
statements similar to the foregoing appear in the other
Oonnaught journals Meanwhile the bare nrosnect of
another blight has given fresh impetus to the emigration
mania: 'N N-''s '"''A
THE peoplen says the Galway Jacket, only appear
oent on leaving the cctnfy fast they can 1t is
amentabe to SEE en fleeing from the land of their na
tiFty as from pest-house The young and the strong
ana the vigorous aye and many of the comparatively
wealthy too, are throngng to the emigran ships On
Yesterday morning. no fewer than two hundred souls left
th u.s. by train for Dublin to America
Ihe Daily Express has the following statement in refer
ence to the potato bight
"a good deal of anxiety is manifested about the cond
ton OF this important crop We have given rs careful
consideration as we could to the accounts received from
various quarters of the country have examined per
sonay within the last few days many fields in this and
the adjoining counties and the conclusion arrived Mt Is
that although the disease is undoubtedly present. it is
not SO IN such degree as to great alarm An i'm
mense extent OF the crop has been planted in Ireland this
season. much greater than for many seasons past and
from all that can be learned and allowing for the na
raj tendency to alarm 1t would that the rot is not
so widespread bad where does appear as for
merly. Our contemporaries and their correspondents
wonld do well to weigh their statements on the subject
before exciting unfounded fears in the public mind
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

rs RALLY! RALLT!l RALLY II - ScoTT
RANGERS THE Scott Rangers will assemble a. their Club ROOM
PEARL 80 ST. Charles st THURSDAY EVENING
August u.s. hapa O'clock jefferson City
Puucual attendance is requested.
BY order of CHARLES NJ. WATERMAN, President.
w. A. BEkcnEE, Marshal.
a The Cars will avr O'Clock precisely Members OF the Club
will be provided with Tickets. au96
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

THE ARREST OF Consul RICE AcAruLco-The Wash
inston National Integencer contains letter from R. A.
Wilson, of NewYork, to Mr. Webster Mr.. Fillmore, and
the Mexican Minister. in which he says that Mr. Rice
the American Consul at Acapulco sent prison for
illegally attempting to obstruct American seaman in
enforcing his lien for wages the steamer Commodore
stockton by selling her to a particular friend of his
(Rce for much less than her value and than
the amount due the seaman. lie says also that Rice
rendered himself liable to arrest and punishment for re-
ssting officer of the law in the discharge of his duty
by drawing deadly weapon upon him.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

STEAM GRAIN ELEvAroR.-Messrs GODDARD & Hoyev o5
\. have just completed floating elevator for
ne purpose OF unloading and loading grain The eeya
- arranged that it will not only measure grain from
sna deliver on another and give the accurate
W. wi also receive it from boat and deliver
Il n.s second and third stories of any building
v,.n =. nsap ra.e 1t will handle $4,000 bushels of
..se substances most always in grain and will also
'0sesn ana blow 1t, and give the exact weight SISSY
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

fArAMAThe proposition submitted to the Congress Of
Grsnsda recently relative to the construction Of
sot OF independent republic to be called the estate Of
tne ishmus attracts general attention both in Panama
and California As the proposal made by Senior Arcs
ENEMA who represents the province Of Panama in Con.
It Is believed to have been gotten up by the Amer
can residents on the Isthmus. The New Grenadian
Chamber of Representatives voted favor of it. but the
Senate defeated IT. F[
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

Tsx Misunderstanding to the bad state Of the wea-
TIM yesterday morning. this fine steamer, which to
Start for st. Louis detained She will leave this
nirR ct AoielQck
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

CuRAEsUY OF NEW BRusswIcK The Provincial cur
sency Of New Brunswick has been reorganzed by an act
sgned BY the Queen the 30th Of june which estab
hes the British sovereign at pound four shings
and four pence currency and the eagle of the United
states q two pounds ten shings currency coined
after the first day Of July in the year 1884 and before the
FIRST Of March, 1852.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

TRAVEL FROM CINCINNATI PlrrspuReH.-Theo Ohio and
pennsylvania, and Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad
have made an arrangement in regard TO the
passenger travel between Pittsburgh Cleveland tits
agreed that hereafter the roads shall work in concerts
pittsburgh passengers to be sent the Ohio and Penn
syivanis Railroad, instead of by way of Welsyille
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

Racing AT sARArocA.A private letter from Saratoga,
gives information to the editor of the Mobile Daily
hegister that match between Moscow and Murdoch
TOOK place 1t that fashionable on the 1th The
taSs was 1t mile heats Bin Moscow was the winner
Inc neat was run SO closely that long consultation was
eqared for Its decision The heats were done in 2s7
I;sa' z;SS, and the track pronounced very heavy.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

akshihIE DlsAsTER-E1Plosion Of Burning F9uid-A
shocking accident occurred at Sandwich Mass nm tho
10th inst at the residence of Rev. Jos Marsh bv the
explosion of can of burning fluid. Three females
daughters of Mr.. Marsh, were engaged in filling amn
from the can one of them holding lighted lamp it is
said at considerable distance from the lamp which thew
were filling. By some means-undoubtedly by stream
Of gas from the hudthe flame Of the lighted lamp was
communicated to the can, which caused immediate
explosion. The three ladies' at enveloped by
fames and terribly burned two of Them it is feared
fatally. The eldest is married lady, the second
about twenty years of age and the third about theteen
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

CossuL At AslsrERpAM-In the U. s. House of Reure
sentatves on the 17th on motion of Mr. Stevens, of
the House reconsdcred the vote by which here
soore the Dill to regulate and fix the salary of the mer
can Consul at Amsterdam was referred to the Committee
Of tne Whole on the state of the Union and after few
parliamentary preimnaries the bill was passed 1t gives
the Consul $500 per annum, including his fees
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

ORiGiN OF WlIEA-A most curious and able dissertation
upon the origin of wheat completely utes the views
have held for although does not show that change
into rye many believe. and offers support to some
other speculaons OF the kind nevertheless it
monstrate beyond all further question: that wheat is
itself trausmutaton of kind of wild grass, NJ Esprit
Fabre of Agde, well known to botaniss OBJ
and patient expermentast has made the dscove-
ry which has been introduced to public notice by Prof
Dunal. of Montpelier
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

The MURDER ST.. JosEPH.-We learn from st Joseph
Mo. that the four who under arrest at that
place for whipping named Willard to death in the
woods near the town, few weeks ago had been commit
ted Jail by the examining court for murder in the first
degree The next session of the Circuit Court will be
held in October They must remain in Jail till thasame
as the does not admit of holding bail When the
murder first became known it with difficulty that the
citizens were nreYentad from lYncluy them
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

BRoKE jAi-Fhe Mobile Tribune of Tuesday says "A
man named Griffith, who lodged in jail some time
since on charge of murder escaped thence Sunday
evening. He preceded by negro, who had managed
to get hold of key. They at discovered In
their precpitate haste Griffith toward the Shell Road
and was soon apprehended by the people great crowd
arriving Immediately entered the chase The negro was
apprehended yesterday morning. Both are now safely
lodeed.n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

faoM DEMARARA.--We learn by the Canada that the
commissioners for the colony Of Dearara have adver-
tissd for tenders for loan Of 91OOOOo per cent
Donds OF flooo esoh redeemabe at the option of the
lendcr, In five or seyen years - -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

srEAMBoArs LEAVING THIS EyENiNG.-In the regular
card In smother column will be found List Of the steam
boats leaving to-day
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

We acknowledge the receipt Of the seventh annual
catalogue Of the officers and students Of the Masonic Col
lsge q Lexington Mo- The institution, Of whom Rev F.
L. B. Shaver President represented to be in -four
tshinK condition.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

MARRIAGE IN JArL.-At St. Louis on the 18th instant,
William Trowbrdge who is confined in the county Jail for
alleged entertainments from his employers Messrs
McCreery Essex Co. united in the bonds matri-
mony to Miss Kate Rosemear also called Mrs jenkins
Justice tombstone tied the connubal knot two
three other citizens present witnesses The
rage celebrated pretty much all other marriages
are, with wine and cakc-good humor prevailing high
among the small knot it had gathered
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

BAnxux AHn BA7EMAs.-The NewYork Herald denoun-
~ ths pretended quarrel between Barnum and Bateman
= gross humbug got up for the purpose of increasing
the notoriety Of tho children
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

EAcRlLroE.The Roman Catholic Church Of the Holy
Trnity,' It williamsburg, NewYork robbed on the
sysnng Of the 18th inst Of ornaments and utensils to
ths value It Is said, Of $1,000 This is the fourth Roman
Catholic Church in Williamsburg, that has been robbed
within few month";
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26
NC FROM NIcARAeuA.--A letter dated San Juan

INTERESTING FROM NIcARAGUAA letter dated San Juan
del Norte, July 81, says,
The Hon: John B. Kerr, the American Charge to Mica
ragua mas been quite unwe since his return from ,ae
maa whittier he went to exchange and ratify IL CONNER
cai treaty entered into time since by the respective
but has recovered and is now in Managua
Mr.. L L White, the recently appointed r. 8 Consul
at san Juan del Sur has been refused his exequaor on
some frivolous ground but the true reason is that he is
the ngent of the Transit Company ''' 50
On the evening Of the 2st. Dr. James c. Douorhe son
Of James Donoghe, Esq Collector of the port Of New
HAVEN was standing on the plaza in Granada conyerspg
with some friends when the aentries challenged the Doc
tor. Not supposing they were challenging him being
outside the plaza he made no reply the sentries rushed
upon nm. bayoheting him in the mouth coming out at
,he cheek una twice in the arm and beating him with
e butts of their muskets very severely Ills wounds are
not mortal. The Americans have demanded the punish
OF the Offenders and sent for the American Consul
becoming alarmed ordered the soldiers to he logged
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

CHANGE-It is stated that Bishop Neuman, of Phila-
dephia is to take the place Of Bishop OConncr of Pitts
burgh the latter having appointed to some higher
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26
.asseEsefenfe,srs de Aso,,s de la V'itie

BUREAU DU TRESORlER,
VILE la LE+OnLEANs, Is Aoi 1852
- presento des bous echus
de ancnne VILE dt municipalities, ct de csIe de Lafayette,
e r6s EST nnienan p6t utes les obligations dues, al
1aauoun aiouG b elus, jnter du
"a "a [uu20l WM, II. GARLAND, Tresorier.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

FAIR OF AMERICAN lNsTTUrE.-The twenty fifth
Annual Fair of this useful Institution is to take place
Castle Garden, Network in October The Garden will b.
ready to receive specimens in agriculture
manufactures and mechanics the first, second and
fourth days OF that month"; and the Fair will be open
visitors the fifth Last year the managers distributed
seventy -four gold medals seventyeght silver cups three
mas, books and the like and about 500 in cash. Th
year $500 will be awarded in premiums to apprentices
f. NJ Ray, Esq, offers premiums amounting to $1,000
$500 for the best invention preventing loss of life from
collisions breaking of axes and wheels $500 for the best
method to exclude dust from in notion $500 for th
best railroad break $500 for the best sleeping night
seat for railroad cars.
The Van Setback premiums of 500 for several silk
manufactures, will be continued this year One also OF
500 will be given for the discovery of an effective remedy
against the ravages of the curculio
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

FArAI. AFFRAr.-The Columbia Palmetto State Banner
learns that ARRAY took place the upper part Of that
town on Thursday evening, the 18th inst between Nc
ahbsry Coins and Thomas Raburn In which the former
was killed by pistol shot from the latter Raburn I'M
nedstey surrendered himself and is in the custody
of the sheriff
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

ad- For JUSTICE OF THE PEAcE.-We are
requested BouLGNY Candidate JUSTICE OF
THE PEACE Of the Fourth District fill the oasonsd by
the death of the Hon. Tlos Willis Election al20
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

To PERSONS RUPTURED.-The many perma-
nen and eecual cures made by Dr. Sherman descrv-
ing of than passing notice For particulars see
his advertisement on next page.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

TnI HeN CONVENTION annual convention of the
Hen Society of Boston, will be held in mammoth
tent on the Public Garden, during the Sth and oh Of
SeOtember
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26
~ FOR tho new Constitution, in French and
hsiilh, sse Supplement-

scorr RANerRs-The Scott Rangers will meet at half
past o'clock this evening the room over the Pear'
81 Charles street. preparatory to proceeding to Jefferson
City 70 attend wing meeting The Rangers will be
joined b. the Scott and Graham Club Punctua attend
ansa \ requested 9 seS bis
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

MEAsEa or CoseREss FIsEp.-At Washington on thu
17th inst, Hon. Geo. W. jones' democratic member Of
Congtsss from Tennessee fined $50 and costs fox
assAniting clerk in tho Pension Office
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

At the anniversary meeting of the Agricultural Society
of South Carolina held the 18th instant the following
officers elected
John II Tucker, President
James Rose, Vice President
f. D. Quash Corresponding Secretary
Ed Barnwell Jr., Treasurer
The premium for rice was awarded to the President
John IL Tucker, Esq for the greatest yield on Y acres
ofand amounting to SsSls bushels
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26
Paul Il. TMe0r0,
TIP ANGT. AT0p

Office No. s EXCHANGE ALLEY between ST. Louis ard Cont SITS.
Ky Nj TEARD offers his services to the public and
that he will translate English and Spanish into French LETT 10
CIRCULARS, PAMPHLETS, CONTRACTS. ACTS OF NoTA
ARTICLES OF NEWSPAPERS, COMMERCIAL NOTICES D
OTHERS LEASES, MEETINGS OF COUNCILS AN OTHER PUB
MEETINGS. fact all kinds of writings He will also
Articles Advertisements for Newspapers Letters
He will devote his the Books commercial firm.
EF- Office hours from AMI to Arm. ap27 2ptf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

BRock's MoSuMESr--The Toronto Globe states that
plan for the reerecton of Brooks Monument has been
adopted 1t is very beautiful uted column measuring
from the base to the head of the statue 1876 feet only
eight feet less than the Nelson Monument in London
The base will contain vault for the reception of the
mains of General Brock and Colonel Macdonald. The
statue, at the summit will be of stone sixteen feet in
height staircase of go steps will the base to
the opening of the capital.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

MADEIRA WINE.-host disastrous accounts are received
of the future prospects of Madeira 1t seems not i'm
probable that the celebrated wine of Madeira will become
u matter of history blight of sort has entirely
destroyed the vintage for this year and likely
destroy the vines themselves 1t appears in the shape
thick white powder which entirely the clusters
OF grapes. The inhabitants have memoralized the Por-
tuguese Government to be permitted to cultivate tobacco
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

We indebted to the clerk Of the steamer Jennie
Dsans for St. Louis papers. l
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26
Mexican BucHANAN.-A London paper contains the
following notice of Mexican Buchanan all of which will
be recognized by citizens as sinrularly correct

HhASAEAN DuGHANAN--ta LpnuOh paper c0nJanS the
following notice of Mexican Buchanan all of which will
be recognized by our citizens sngulary correct:
Mr. Buchanan is the of officer in the American
navy end grandson Of Thomas McKean (after whom he
was named. who was member of the Continental Con-
gress and signed the Declaration of Independence Mr.
Buchanan was educated for the navy and the age
thirteen entered the service midshpman After four
years service however, being weared with the onotony
Of sailors life he resigned his commission and became
merchant in Louisiana where for years he was at
the head Of distinguished firm During his residence at
NewOrleans, he became the founder of probably the
largest histrionc association in the world it numbers
500 and odd members aud chartered institution the
Governor and State officials being members They have
theatre built by Mr. b. and capable of containing 1000
persons 1t here that Mr. Buchanan developed those
powers which eventually induced him to abandon mer-
camille pursuits and devote his energies this hstronc
art His success from the first was uuQucstioned He
took leading position in the first theatres in
and after rapid succession of dramatic tru,n phs has
been at length induced to the Atlantic and hazard
his fame to the criticism of British audiencen
The Boston Post from which paper we take the extract
comments as follows sit would be better if Mr. Blu
chanaa made name in England ere he termed himself
The American Tragedian As we are informed by those
who ought to know, he is but Indifferent actor in sp
of the complimentary benefit and accompanying letter.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

Poison ASrpopEsFor oil of vitrio aqua forts give
large doses of magnesa and water equal parts of soft
soap and water.
For oxalc acid give cmetic Of mustard and water
afterwards mucilages and small doses of laudanum.
For opium or audanum, give emetic of mustard and
use constant motion, and if possible the stomach pump
For arsenic, doses of magnesa useful but freshly
prepared hydrated oxide of iron is best
For insects taken into the stomach drink small guam
tity of vinegar and salt
For corrosive submate. give the white of eggs, mixed
with water, until free vomiting takes place.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

sLoor OF WAR GERMANTowS.-Samucl Lewis who come
home in the brig Porpose arms that great cruelty has
been practiced on board the United States ship German
town. now on the coast of Africa He says Since the
Germantown left NewYork 9th April 1851 there have
been six court martias nineteen months pay sopped
nine and half months rations have been changed to
bread and water only and by the crew the whole
time has been passed in solitary confinement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

.Es- The regular weekly packet steamer
FRANK LYON, Capt Stone, will leave FRICTION THIS DAY.
and EVERY FRIDAY thereafter Shipper, rely the L.
nuing the trade during the senson
9pf STROLLER 4 BROS Agents. As Poydras stree
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

ColroN IMPORTED FROM VESEzuELA-aA cargo of cotton
from Venezuela has arrived at SewYork and on Tuesday
1852 bags sold at about ten cents per pound Further I'M
porations from the same quarter promised if present
high prices continue Cotton does not grow there from
annual plants in the Southern States but on perennial
trees, and the cotton can be had for the picking
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

Thanks 70 the oe.ss Of the steamer Florda for Mobile
papers
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

Mr.. VIM Sims, gentleman about sixty-fse years of
age has been recently arrested learn ron the New
York Herald by the authorities at Matansas where he
has resided upwards Of forty years. for an assault it is
said on drunken spaner who had entered his house,
and refused to sut It, when Mr. Sims kicked him out
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

WEATHER AND CRors-The Greensboro (Ala) Beacon
OF the 10th inst says it receives farther complaint the
spread of the boil worm, especially in the canebrke re-
gon where the crops in many cases represented as
being half cut off From the sandy lands the complaints
not so numerous
The Union Beacon Noxubee Miss) says that the grain
crops of every description have been secured and both in
quality and quantity they must be looked to in after
times as making this the great grain year
The cotton crop is afflicted with the worm and is in
very unpromsng condition The Beacon assured that
there will not be than half crop made within the
county.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

SHIP BUILDING IN LIvERPooL.--1n n yard on the west
side of Brunswick Dock the keel of vessel of upwards
of 1000 tons has been laid When completed she will be
the largest merchantmen built in England. The
great features in the construction of this vessel are that
she will be built of soft woodpch pine with American
oak ocrs She is intended for the Australian trade and
expected to carry an immense cargo Her is ex-
peccd to be little above half that usually charged for an
oak built vessel