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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

was issued against the property and assets,
Sinking Fund, etc, Of the Municipality, and
that terrible sacrifice of property was made
the effect of which drove the democrats en- masse
from the Council in 1S47 Notes of James H.
Caldwell, to the amount of 900 OF $2S,OoO
sold for $4,000, and notes of other oitizens-aH
secured By bond and mortgage upon ralud5fe
property-were equally sacrificed Who made
the purchases-who enriched themselves by this
shameful sacrifice, the writer does not know. In
this manner Mr. Robb satisfied about one-half of
his debt. In 1s47, a unanimous whig Council
succeeded the democrats. On the 18th January,
1S47, Tin order to relieve the Municipality of a
further sacrifice of its property Saml. ].
Peters, member of the Council, and of the
Finance Committee, through his influence, nego-
tiated transfer of the balance of Mr.. Robb's
judgement to the City Bank, as collateral secur-
ity, upon which Mr.. Robb received loan of
$4,000. Matters remained in this position 1--WE
believe) until October OF November of 1s49,
when Mr.. Robb paid the City Bank the loan,
relieved his judgement, and demanded payment
thereof from the Second Municipality. Soon
after, settlement was effected by the payment
of over one-half of the amount together with
all the interest (and that at an advanced rate
and Mr.. Robb received for the balance forty
bonds of $1,000 each, bearing date Feb. L,
1850, and having three years to run, with per
cent. interest, payable semi annually. The IN
ferest has all been settled, and the bonds fall
due Feb l, 1853
Comment is unnecessary FIGURES.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18
A Fact Worth Noticing.
Under this caption The Bulletin Of yesterday
has the following:

q
It is well known that the late Mr. Girard beaueathe,
fund to the city Of New0reans for the establishment
an Asylum for the education Of destitute orphan girls
French extraction This fund was placed in the hands
Mayor Crossman some four years ago 1t then amount
to S2So00 1t noo amounts to orfy o,tsand dollars This
Large increase in four years has been entirely owing
the seduous care which Mayor has exercised in seek
ing out and making advantageous investments of thu
sacred fund committed to his keeping.
Politicians and personal enemies may think they have
Just grounds for opposition to Mayor Crossman We shall
not now refer to that One thing, however is certain
the man who has SO assiduously and faithfully lahore
and whose exertons have largely contributed to tn
advantage a nepss' orphan girls viii not without hi
will sustain him. fit appreciated by his fellow
citizens. $3.50
These facts are highl y creditable to Mr.. Cross
man That in four years he should have in.
creased charity donation from $4,000 to
$4,000, shows capacity, faithfulness, business
habits and energy Of rare merit The public
will properly appreciate such jealous and sue
cessful labor in its behalf.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

Musical Festival is to be given at the Lyceum Hall
tonight in aid of the funds of the Public School Library
the proceeds OF the Concert to be appropriated the pu
chase of books to be placed the shelves of the Library
Apart from the object OF this concert the singing Nine
Bishop the performances of Herr scde Braun on the
Flute and Viooncelo, and the exquisite music extorted
from the Harp by Mr. Bochsa should be sufficient to fill
the Hail. The concert is to CONNER ce at s O'Clock
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

IiE NEW DIRK Canal. CoyrRAcrs.--The report of the
committee appointed by the Nework Legislature to OK
anime The manner in which the contracts for wdnnn,.
the Erie Canal We're awarded have reported in favor of
the Canal Board The Board is justified upon the ground
CT the discretionary power lodged in it, in making the
awards 1t did even though it did not in all cases ma se
tho .MHrla to thn lnYlnsE
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

THE NEwYoRK HERALD AND THE ART UNlos--The Re
corder of NewYork has rendered decision on the motor
made some time since the part of the counsel for Mr.
James Gordon Bennett editor of the NewYork Herald
quash the indictment found against him for libel upoI
the American Art Union" He stated that the asso
citation not constitutional one that its aims and
practices not such the constitution counena
and it therefore illegal association the ndict
IN must he ouashed
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

IKE LycEuA LIBRARY BENErrr--Anna Bishop's hand.
some offer to sing for the benefit Of this noble institution
Will be realized this evening The programme is an un-
usually attractive one-qute different from any former
and containing among other gems Tie Minstrel Ron
with Bochsa's accompaniment the harp Bochsa will
also execute his famous March composed for NAPOLEON in
1909 and Madame Bishop will appear costume in scenes
nom Il Ettsr D.4nme'' and :" / AIasnadierin We es-
pect that the Lyceum Hall will be crowded
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

N.EAt-The steam frigae Mississippi. which is now in
Philadelphia, having her machinery put in order, will
probably be ready in about see to return to NewYor
when she will be taken into the dry for repairs She
slntended for thehag ship of Commodore Perry and will
be fitted out with all dispatch for the Japan expedition
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

Editor Cescent-sr see by the papers of this morn
ing that was nominated at the Independent Meeting
candidate for Alderman and while thank them for the
confidence evinced in me, beg to say that having
cepted the nomination regularly made by the wings of this
District do not feel at liberty accept made from
any other source. Respectfully, W. P. CONVERSE
NetcOreans, March IT,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

The Lr9uon LAW MnSE.-Thc town of Hermon
Me- adjoining the city of Bangor at their annual meet
ing declared the Maine liquor law oppressive and unjust
and by sn almost unanimous abolished the agency in
that town, At the annual meeting in Union. Lincoln
county. similar vote adopted Where is Neal bow
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

MR. A. j. NEAFs.-This distinguished actor has been
playing an engagement at Albany NewYork where h,
met with unprecedented He closed on the 81
instant with benefit which proved substantial one
He played Haod in the Merchant Of Calais on tho o.
casinn
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

A scientific gentleman of this city has made the dis
covery that the artistic beauties of Gldons Panorama
of the river Nile brought with greatly ncrsase
effect by aid of opera glass would therefore advise
the visitors who to Commercial Exchange Hall 81
Charles St, to bring opera glasses
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

Our correspondent Anti-Robb-er" is respectfully
rred to the managers of the American to his
questions. Why MIR. Waterworks did rot lecture-why
Mr. Bricks did-why the celebrated vaulter asserted
he had never received what paid hin-and why the
afterpiecc Of The Gas Put Out Left in the Dark
not played questions we are not prepared to
answer The definition of umbenessv ho will find in
David Copperfeld under the title of Uriah Heep's
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

New EvESrIoS-Dr, l.. T. PIN of farminrton Mo ba.
invented surgical instrument intended for the cure o
iydrocee and Iuquinai Hernia The st Lous Renufi
can says there is not doubt Of its entire success and
that II will rank as of the greatest inventions Of
the age.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

IMPORTANT If TRuE-Letters from Paris says the New
York Express state that the British Government has off
caiy informed the French Government that the moment
French soldier sent the Belgium territory thu
city of Antwerp and the forts the Schedt will be occ
pied with an English army of 10000 men.
We doubt whether threat of this kind has been made
but we do not doubt that England would promptly send
troops into Belgium, in the of an invasion of that
kingdom by France
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

FAILING OF THE AFRcA-rhe steamer Africa sailed fir III
for Liverpool the 10th with fortynine pas
sensers and $4,000 in specie Among the former wcr
Col, Fremont, y A heeks, bearer of dispatches y A
Russ, of st. Louis
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

QuERr.-Cannot our neighbor of the Delta make wal
upon an adversary without manufacturing English
bad grammar for him Yesterday. attacking a cor
respondent of the Bulletin it makes him say eyes gilt
ters instead of eyes glitter in his original article
1t is thing with the Delta to play the same
trick on us. We suppose it all be explained by Ga
mistake of the types''
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

A LARGE PUBLIC BuiLDlNG-The State House at
Columbus OHIO is to be the largest building of the kind
IN the United States and will be much larger than is
necessary 1t is 3O4 by 1874 feet and area
$685. square feet That of Pennsylvania is $50 by so feet
covering area of 4400 square feet and that of New
York us by 10 feet covering of l035o square
f,uf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

SPoRrSG.-A match Of $4,000 side has been made
between the friends OF the celebrated horse and
OF another horse, owned by gentleman in NewYorlz
city but not named at present The race is to come OF
over the Camden and Long Island Course during the
coming summer
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

Col. FREMoNr-Col Fremont who is now in NewYork.
is about to start for England, having refused s1o0O0Oo
for his Marposa Grant. We do exactly understand
this as the NewYork papers stated positively some time
that an instament Of the money had been paid
and received by Col Benton
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

FoR BAYOU pr GrMaE.-rhe fine light draught steamer
Bee Capt Glasscock will leave L. O'clock to-day to
Sayou de Glsze aud she offers crest attractions Sc,
advertisement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

New HorEu.-A Now hotel. to be called the Prescott
iouse is about to be erected the of Broadway
and Spring streets NewYork
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

ANOTHER DEATH FROM SHIP FEyEH.-A mother OF the
ne" OK Quarantine physicians Dr. A Judson Rand ha4
aen victim to ship fever DR. r. died on the 9Th inst
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

BREARI~G Up THE IcE--A dispatch from Buffalo a,
ted the 10TH states that the ice in the creek WAS iv
way and that the probability was it would float off in
day or two
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

NEwI1AaIrsHlRI ELrcTIoS.-Dispatohes from Concord,
under date of March TO- that Martin democrat
probably elected Governor and that the Legislature
would probably be democratic.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

GoyERyaEyr Bulls PRorEsrEp--Blls to the amount of
$4,000 drawn by officers of the army and navy on no
Government, have been sent back from Washington mn
PAID because the appropriations made for these depart
ments have been exhausted and they will not be paid
until new CONGRATULATIONS are rlada
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

LATER FROM LBERIA.Later advices from Liberia state
that the rando the rebel chief had been captured and
his forces entirely routed by the troops Of the Republic
under President Roberts Grando WIS about to be exc
cnted, that being thought the only of restoring
tranquility and awning the rebels into submission Several
battles were fought and large the insurgents
killed The loss to the Republican forces was seven
Killed and twenty-seyen wounded, nearly all of whom
in fair way of recovery President Roberts in the
campaign learned that the rebels nsticated to
volt by trader who had supplied them with amuuni-
ton and had promised them presents equal in amount
to the duty he paid to the Republic if they would over
throw the Republic Considerable distress had been c
casoned by the and appeals made the Colonial
ton Societies in this country for relief Buchanan the
name of town started the coast which bids fair
to become important port 1t ~ expected to be to
Liberia what NewYork is to the United States Bra
lillian Charge had arrived and he formally received,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

TEHIh-E TRAGhDT,-A terrible tragedy occurred near
FORT smelling few days ago. Mira Wngate her son
and two young women were killed by Mr. Wingate and n
party ofhaereed' the difficulty growing out of family
fond
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

FRoNI BRAzrL-Avces from Rio Jaueiro to the 2ltb o
January have been received at New ork
Tho from Montevdeo to the 10th Of January va,
received the Oath at Rio Janeiro They had no more
information of General Urquiza, since his proclamation at
Rosario the dates from Buenos Ayres of tho 5th
The Concrete del Plato the death of General
Marsilla in that city. Tho same paper says
1t appears that General Kosas had concerted plan
OF campaign against General urqrzl and his project
less than to completely annhate the forces of his
enemy 1t consisted of burning all the fields on the mort
of Buenos Ayres and to make of that province vast de-
ser covered with ashes But happily Divine Providence
did not permit that yandal project to be realized
1t is said that General Urquza upe entire po-
vince of Santa Fe, already commanding the northern
campaign and the troops of Rosas Santos ugares and
Buenos Ayres exercised. and have no generals
Rosas must disappear adds the paper, for it is the
justice God, who always publishes like Rosas wild,
the effects of their crimes
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

SrRlKE,-un the Sth inst the strikers in several Of
the Cincinnati foundries struck for higher woges They
have boon receiving So So per week they demand 80
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

RAILWAYS NEW BRuNswIcK The railway debate il
the New Brunswick Legislature ended on the evening
the I'd and the resolutions introduced by the Government
in favor OF the Canada line carried by large MAORI
ties An amendment to embrace the European and Norl
American line by constructing it to the American from
tier was put and negatived by 81 to g.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

Our MINISTER TO FRANcE-The ruinors relative to diff
fculty between Mr.. Riyes our Minister to France and
Louis Napoleon turn to be unfounded The recall Of
Mi r. has never been contemplated, and the last dis
patches from France do not hint unfrendy relations
with that country
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

MOBILE RacEs.--ihe regular spring races Mt Nofut
commence on Tuesday next and considerable number
fine stables are already the ground Much sport is an
tcipated
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

EDITORIAL CHAsGE.--W W Davis Esq, formerly editor
of the Portsmouth (Va) Wing. has taken the editorial
chair of the Baltimore Daily News.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

1HE WEST VINO OF The CAPITOL. - The contract for
building the west wing of the Capitol at Washington
has been gsven to Messrs Provost Winter Co. the gen
tlemen who built the east wing Ct the Patent Office
t1l1Ll linn
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

MARRIAGES AND DEArHs--We will hereafter publish the
simple of marriages and deaths free of
chp
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

the Americans sent Dir Franklin printer Minister to
France the Court of Versailles sent NJ Girard book
binder Minister to Congress When DR.. Franklin was
told of it. Well said he I'll print the independence of
America. and VI Girard will bird it,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

THE TRADE BosroS.-The Boston Traveller mentions
the following facts of the trade of that city During the
last five months $1,000 of boots shoes have
been shipped from that port. In the tine nearly
100 600 bales of cotton have been landed there The
cepts of coal from Philadelphia alone last year over
100000 tons Everything else used in manufacturing
required for home consumption is in about the same pro-
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18
FIGURES.

The MIsDEN HERALD.-Mr Vim. j. Blackburn editor
of the Mnden a Herald is at present in town on hi-
siness connected with his paper Tho Herald is ex-
ceent sheet and offers many Inducements to our mer-
chants who wish to advertise
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

MASS MEETING AT THE ST CHAHLEs-Beaeff Of Mqyk
Sm'fa'-rhrough the medium of bright yellow poster
very large type and large quantity of ink that excellent
actor Mark Smith announces to his friends and the pub
lie generally that mass meeting will be held at the ST
Charles Theatre tonight for his especial benefit 81,
William Don, the Heron family Dan Rice and Sol smtl
Will be present and they may be expected to say
thing on the occasion. The entertainment will be rar,
one and as Mark is really deserving actor we trust that
he will not be forgotten For particulars sec advertise
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

FATAL AccDENr.-On the 18th inst the wife of j. W
Shippey Esq, residing the Maynard, Pensacola
while riding on horseback thrown eff and her heac
striking against cart wheel she instantly killed
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

THE RIVER AMAzoN.-The Amazon, with its tributaries
is said to afford inland navigation up and down of
less than 10000 miles. The country drained by that
river the water connected with it. more
than halt large Europe and it thought to contain
nearly as much arabic land within be found on
all that continent 1t has enough to maintain
population Of hundreds of millions of souls
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

Iowa WING CoSvEsroN-The Iowa Wing State Conven-
ton assembled at Iowa City the Goth u and appointed
delegates to the National Wing Convention No nsruc-
tons to how they should vote given to the dele
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18
GGagd end Examine

OUR ASSORTMENT OF
FASHIONABLE CLOTHING!
ALFRED MUNRoE Co,
No. "a MAGAZINE STREET, ,
Arr constantly receiving by every packet from NswYok,
THE NEWEST STYLES OF
FAsWIONARLE CLOTHING,
GENTS FCRNhsHiNG GooDs ETC.,
which they aonton Of purchasers We opening
CHOICE VARIETY OF
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING,
all Of which will be aold at our usually
Low PRICES FOR CASH.
mhlS apf ALFRED MONROE b CO.. 81 Magazine st.
JUST RECEIVED FROM SHIPS ST. LOUIS CREOLE, ETC.
ALFRED MUNROE & CO.,
81 MAGAziyR STREET.
Ilavs just received by the above ship, onlss
LARGE AND HANDSOME VARIETY
F.fSHION'.4BLE OTHI.NG,
SUITABLE FOR SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR,
to which they invite the attention Of lureesserr.
| sJy- Among other article. the following
| FRENCH DRAr DErE DRESS, FRocK AND SAC coArs.
BLACK ALPACA
| coloRED SINGLE MILIED CLOTH FRoCKs.
BLACK
WHITE AND FANCY MARsEfLLEs VESTS
| NEW STYLE VALENCIA VESTS.
SINGLE MLLED CAS-. PANTALOONs.
FANCY LINEN DRILL PANTAiDONS.
INDIA HONG KONG VESTS.
| WHITE LINEN DRILL PANTALoONs.
FRENCH pRAP D'ETE PANTALooNs.
NEW STYLE QUEENS CLOTH FRoCK COATS.
| BLACK CAsHMERET"TE fRoCK AND DRESS COATS.
| uNDERStIRTs FOR SUMMER WEAR.
| DRAWERS FOR SUMNER WEAR etc. etc.
All Of which will he sold cheap for cash.
| mhls 4ptf ALFRED MUNROE 4 CO., % Msg.,n.
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DAILY CRESCENT.


OFFICE NO. 90 ST. STREET,
regularly served ia this city and Lafayette
early every Sunday exceped for IS year
payable the oce Is cents week, payable the caree
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:
From the following charges pc
lines in pearl will be invariably adhered to, viz:
Ill
Every insertion. 30
Advertisements tho second charged each day.
Abea discount will made with those who advertise
fer shorter time
AAdverments marked will published month charged
accordingly.
The advertisers
muHicaon with the public Is circulation, which
into the hands Of the present proprietor has been steadily
and rapidly tho increase through the dull
October 25, 1851.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

a'tssIAl hp-The material aid raised by K0ssuth iy
louisville sponatsa "a $40 giss fsFps IL stss,na
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

THE LANrERN-No. 10 of the NewYork Lantern has
been received. 1t is full of good things
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

Thanks to the officers of the steamers America and Is
bel for river fayors
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

I The RULING PASSION, Erc--The conycts which wcrr
recently sent from Louisville to the Penteptiary wcre
paired off az usual and handcuffed Caoin Fairbanks
who was among them allowed select his mate and
with his usual good taste he chose negro the only
| in t,al lot
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-18

no For COMPTROLLER. - Please announce
o. pEBuYS, the present Comptroller y. Municipality
Candidate COMPREHENSIVE OF THE CITY OF NEW
ORLEANS fel7