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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31
City Intelligence.

BtRGIAIY AND LARCESY.---A. p Howard
made affidavit yesterday in the Second District that on
or about the 2th inst between the hours of six and
SEVEN M some persons teoniously entered his room
broke open his drawer and took carried away there
from the sum OF one hundred and twenty -four dollars
consisting of twelve thirteen dollar pieces
English soveregns and the balance in American gold and
silver He further states that he will be able to identify
the twenty dollar gold pieces, and also twenty dollar
bank note stolen from him Deponent further states that
ne has good reasons for believing and verify does believe
that the aforesaid burglary committed by one Column
bus Hopkins, and that the aforesaid money or part
thereof is concealed in house situated on IRENE street
etc. Warrant issued.
THREATENING AN OFFICER. Sergeant Mike
Hughes made oath yesterday in the First District Police
Office that, on Friday night last ST. Joseph street
about twelve o'clock, two men-Thomas Watson and
John Doan-abused him, and repeatedly threatened to
take his life and that he had to fear that they
would carry their threats into execution unless re-
strained by law. Watson arraigped and his exam
nation fixed for the 18th proximo. Doan has not vet
been arrested.
INTENT TO KILL by A SLAyE.--The slave Ed
ward belonging to Perry sewe charged in the First Dis
trict by j. T. Belknap with assaultng and cutting his
slave boy John with knifethe cut ranging from the
lower part of the towards the mouth and seyerne an
artery-sto be examined on the 18th proximo.
lie LATE DuEL.-Athdavit was made yester-
day before Recorder seuzeneau charging the parties
cerned in the late fatal duel the GENTLY Road with
murder. Warrants were issued for their arrest
SENT Urinary Clark, charged with as
sautng and beating Mrs Kearny, Fouche street was
yesterday sent by Recorder Winter before the First Dis
trict Court
Peter Schreiner was arrested yesterday in the
Third District charged with attempting to kill Thompson
How rSo,, ~ tJaG ,,ro paE
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31
The Explosion of the DIR. Franklin.

The St. Louis papers Of the 2d contain the particulars
of the explosion Of the Dr. Franklin No. q ST. Gene
We've The explosion took place at Turkey Island about
four miles above ST. Genevieye at IL o'clock on the night
of the ed The boat was running slow down stream
of the 23d says:
One Of the officers Of the steamer IT, s. Mail in this
morning informs that he board the Dr. Frank
lin No at ST. Geneyieve between eleven and twelve
o'clock last night; the total number buried up to that
time was twenty and three others lying in
close to the river not expected to live The ues Of
the sarboard boiler collapsed and blowing aft prin
cpay. but few in the engine OH the lower duck
escaped The body of McMurty, the head and that of
the second engineer had not been recovered The hat
one was picked up distance from the boat 1t is
thought that number blown overheard, of whom
account has been given This clerk and other officers
Of the boat estimate the total missing killed at about
forty was stated OF the wreck upon what authority
we know not, that the boilers perfectly dry and
nearly at white heat at the time of the accident Some
of the officers of the u S. Mail examined the ue and
attributed its colapsing to of in the boiler
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31
Later from Texas.

By the arriva, yesterday morning of the steamship
Yacht, Capt Thompson have received Galveston pa
pers to the eth ipst The Yacht from Brazos San
tiago but brought Brownsville papers, and miss most
of our exchanges from the intarinr ---7
r.s. ,ja1lb INDIAN MAssAcRE.-The Northern Standard
is informed that Capt Stevens of Fort Bekuap with two
officers and hftysx men, killed lately by Cananches
thirty miles from that post and that expresses have
sent to the forts below for reinforcements
We do not think there is much confidence to be placed
in the appears to be regular game with the
Indians to keep their white friends state of excite
ment
THE Cnors.-The Leon Pioneer says the cotton worm
has made its appearance in Leon county though not
an extent sufficient to do material damage The cotton
is there opening finely and promises abundant yield
On the road from Carksve to Austin corn is said to
be selling at twenty five cents per bushel.
JUDGE MEeeIsoN.-This gentleman who recently re-
signed his seat the bench of the First Judicial District
of Texas has published address to the people the
district in which he states that the salary of the office
entirely too small, and recommends increase.
FROM THE Rio GRAspE.-The Delta makes the following
extracts from letter written from Brownsville by Capt
q. X. Lewis:
Preparations are being made in the State of Tamau-
hpas for coup deGt The governor elect Ramon Preito
entitled to his seat the 10th ius but it is under
Stood that Jesus Cardenas does intend surrender
the reins o without being compelled to by
Cardenas will be overthrown if he is not this frontier is
lost to business The cities in favor Of Preito Vcto
ria lula Tampico, San Fernando Matamoras and Cam
argo The only support that Cardenas count is
the army do not think that will win. If oardenas
succeeds will hear of something important-ke the
declaring Arista dictator-from this country
Macedonia Capisrap, he who has been OF the head
men OF Matamoras for time past, Miguel Terona,
and the Cavatties Indians have all left for Victoria the
impression that they have taken the road for Victoria
for the purpose of numbering Rutino Rodriguez. the
newly elected deputy to the Legislature of States be-
ing strong Preito man think the report has much
truth in it. the parties named above going pursuit.
fit men for assassins.
Z man by the name of Peter, servant of Major
Chapman. was killed by - Thibault. at Point Island
on Monday last The circumstances, as far as have
been able to learn them, follows: Peter went into
the house OF Thibauit and committed ndecences
when l. put him out He afterwards returned and re-
peated what he had previously done, upon which I.
pushed him OF the counter which he seated and,
FILLING his head broke his neck Thibault will be
bound over committed for trial the next term Of the
District Eour
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

SINGULAR AND Ro,,Avrfo su,cIpE OF TWO YouHG La
piEs-Te Louisville Courier of the 2st relates the fol-
lowing We learn by gentleman just arrived from Hem
defson Ky that two young ladies of the of Mnter
sixteen ana eighteen years of age committed suicide by
browning themselves at that town last Monday They
ueoeratey went to the river, Invested themselves Of
hpif honnets which We're placed log the rivers
prnK and then taking out their pocket haudkerchiefs
tied themselves firmly together by the arms walked Into
aeep water laid down and were drowned
ey We're missed soon after the occurrence traced to
,i slot, ana the bodies were found firmly locked in
eac others arms IN the embrace of death The father
mug moved from Lewispert to Henderson and we learn
Iy ditcnlties the causes that led to the sad
catastrophe We understand that one of the girls had
Desh engaged toa young man, who had killed brother
the parents, '"' Npf'S'" ;"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

SHOCKING AccipfST-We find the following account of
most shocking and fatal accident in the Paudipe Miss
Clarion of the DIST inst:
DE- Murdoch McNair, of Tippah. came to bs death
some weeks since, in most singular and shocking man
ner 1t appears from the particulars which have been
kindly forwarded us by friend that the doctor went
hunting about ten O'Clock in the morning of tbe v of
his DEATH and when he was returning home in the
nooD, he discovered something In sink-hoe which .ra
common IN the section OF the country where he rs,eI
lie Immediately dsmounted from his horse and n,oced
his gun against log which laying near by as it is
conjectured from the marks which subsequently, dis
covered about the place 1t also apparent that hc
again remounted and riding up to the log which his
gun was laying he evidently stopped down took hold
OF 1t by the muzze and endeayorDg to the breech
upon the log in order to get better hold it slipped off
broke one OF the hammers and the other of and
lodged the contents of the barrel in his right breast set
round he of fell to the ground The unfortunate
man. struggling it in the very jaws of death sue
ceeded in pulling off his cont and and laying then,
down, they were consumed by fire lie also had strength
and presence of mind enough to intuition his shirt and
tear it open in 'front.' and then sinking the earth shortly
afterwards expired Atterwardswhat is most singular
and remarkable occurrencc-his dogs returned and
eat hole in his breast and when his were found
they presented muasted and most awful appearance
Dr. McNir was native of North Carolina and has many
and friends residing IN this section of Mississippi
lie was most excellent physician, and highly esteem
ed in the community in which he lived as an honest man
and most estmable member of society The ressing
and painful manner Of his death has thrown gloom and
sorrow over his family and friends which time will never
dSpel
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

THE STORM AT MoBfLE,-The Tribune of Sunday says
We have made proximate estimate of the loss by the
food and allowing 100000 for the loss of the wharyes
half million will be than sufficient to cover the
whole damage This is certainly vast amount, but
sometimes within week much has been lost on cotton
Michael Steel in card published in the Register SAYS
reside on the Marsh between the mouth of Spanish
River and Grand Bay About O'Clock on Thurtlay morn
ing the house in which reside gave way and at six we
were aoat having made way the roof by cut
ting hole through. My party consisted of two white
men, two white women one having child about three
months old and three slaves In this perous condition
driven about by the winds and waves remained hay
ing been two days without food until yesterday about
O'Clock when Captain johnson of the steamer Heroine
hnmaney sent his boat to relief and extended to us
forded,1 ~ "
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

Punch declares that the violent storms recently re-
ported in the papers nothing but the storms of in.
asnaton with which the protectionis candidates were
received Among the persons who should emgrate Punch
names;
All the younger sons Of the nobility who have been
pushed no the army or navy. As it is Indispensable
necessary 1t seems to have soldiers Sailors they NAV
us well be nobemen not long as they fight well and
no not run away. But all the younger sons who are
waiting Tor secretary ships and ATTACHES
shps and other kind of ships which there is no gbt
ing and very little work and very handsome paw should
einigrate as quickly as their debts will allow them and
see what they can do to living in another country
Also, all punsters and conundrum makers
Az = watl-towers'' at evening parties
nifty. 'S VI VIC eoiin'u-
All nnendrapers who are always coming out with" An
Aarm,ng FAILURE or Turing customers into their shops
10 De the victims of "A Large Sacrifice y
Al auacK doctors and advertising professors no matter
whether IN the hareuttng corncuttipr or tonsora
line. af ~ WY o'iet eihprieai
All persons who propose toasts and sentiments and
healths Mt conyiyial parties 1i ''o
All persons who give limitations of actors
All persons who take you aside to tell you a f,nnv
thing they heard Yesterday i"'
All old ladies who keep than two dogs mr. the
number of cats, u 'i'e s''"ie
All mothers-in -law, without single execution
Also the protectonist farmers who are always ecer
ing that is impossible to get living now in England
they canuot live here why don't they try to live else
where " e
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

The last Paris letter of the New York Herald saws that
very curious discovery has just made on the shores
of the When christopher Columbus, after the
discovery Of returned to Europe he met with
argeat tempest, which made him believe that he would
arrive the Spanish shore Fearful that his dis
covery would thus become unknown he called his officers
andin their wrote synopsis of upon parch
ment, which, after it signed by all his officers was
surrounded by ball of and placed in a corked and
sealed bottle, which thrown overheard in the ocean
This identical bottle and its contents have just
found by children the shores of the and brought
who has written to the Academy of Sciences to
exhibit his discovery ftrue this document will be val.
liable and interesting but suppose that it is hoax
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

L1FE-sAviNs ArrARArus.-We learn from gentleman
recently arrived from Deal, N j., that the Government
apparatus near that place for the saving of lives from
shipwreck was last winter crowned with triumphant
cess 1t is placed under the control of Messrs Allen
Borden, and consists of life-boa air tight boat, Il
mortar rockets etc Last winter fewer than
teen precious human lives were saved by of
these various apparatus Honor to the exerton of the
individuals who have kindly volunteered their services
in managing the humane machinery for the relief of the
shpwrecked provided by the noble liberay Of the Uni
ted States Government
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

as~ oRsrou1Hs OF THE creAN' Martyrs
MARsHALs oRDER-Co Geo, W White will command the right,
and Mr. E. Beauregard the ef.
Col W. W W. Wood, Military Marshall Mr. John Aaans W.
H Slack, Firenens nIarshals.
Messs Octave Leblanc John Denys E. MFnrand p s. Waritl
md Capt. Henry G. Foster, Citizen Mursha's
E. Dessommes and Antonio In Rnca Cuban Ninrsln
The ashsls Will to tho Chief aorner OF Canal
and St. Charles sts ecoc mounted WEDNESDAY Sept III
aust G. r. WHEAT (,hief Marshal
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

The Eastern mail failed again yesterday from beyont
Mobile. The opinion has been very unocenty expressed
that owing to the storm days will eapse before
shall get the mall regularly. The oldest inhabtant
does not recoect that made any approach
regularity in its arrivals. SKA
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

DnourH IN ILriscispo of Lake ard Cook cout-
ties illinois, are suffering severely from want Of rain
Corn is IN entire failure spring wheat is scarcely worth
harvesting and the oats are usually short light The
farmers are much discouraged
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

An 0PTIcA. CuRIosiTY.-The Newly ork Commercial Ad-
vertiser has recently been shown Ingenious optical
continuance which the inventor styles seeoscope 1t
consists of little tin frame having two lenses at end
and rest at the other for the support of the objects be
looked at Two engravings daguerrotypes the
subject when viewed through this apparatus have the
of but one and that is brought cut in such
bold relief as to like statuary The effect is sur
prspgly beautiful.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

SINGULAR AND Fatal AccDEsT.-Two boys went into
field in Kendall, Ill., with the purpose of having some
sport with the cattle They tied the ends of long rope
round their waists with slipping knots, and driving the
cattle it, trpped them down by suddenly raising it.
One of the cattle caught the rope its horns and ran
away, dragging the boys for distance When res
cued they both nsensible and their waists COM
pressed to four and six inches in circumference Both
died
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

THE LARGEST LOAD THIS SEAsoN.-rhe steamer Princess
No. Captain Phelps arrived yesterday from yicksburg
brought down 1890 bales of cotton 1856 of which are
the new crop.
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ms> Soorr AND GRAHAM C1ra-A req,

IN @s> SCorT AND GRAHAM CLuB--A regular
meeting Of the cubw be held Wednesday EVENING Sep
|, at o'clock at their Hail. Exchange
Charles and Perido Streets Hon. CHRISTIAN RoSELuS will
sdress the meeting favorable SCOTT
GRAHAM are requested attend.
BY order. c, ROSELlUS President.
w. EMEgsoN, Secretary ans,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

FATAL AscrpEsr-on the night of the 18th inst u
young man nsmed Daniel J. Mills clerk in the store of
A. Mayors Of Fort Smith, Ark, fell down bank
tnae place. and striking the rocks below was killed
he had been Intoxicated and had been confined to his
bed for several days On the night mentioned he mana
ged to get away without the knowledge Of his friends and
met with dreadful death
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

Carr. Msncf.--rhe Memphis Eagle and Enquirer saws
that Capt Marcy and his whole command passed ,p on
the steamer Fanny Smith the sd inst en- route for
Washington.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

MARRirp.-At Lexington KY. on the oath inst Mr.
James A. Mediation. well known citizen of this State
was married to Miss Eliza NJ chnn of the former place
The happy pair have our best wishes
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

I9- For JUSTICE OF THE PEAcE.-We are
requested to announce F. BouLNY Can. JUSTICE
THE PEACE Of tie Fourth District fill The vaespcy by
the death Of the Hon. Thos Willis. Election Sop 1882 aueO
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

A new joint stock bank for the Australian
colonies is announced in London with capital of f5OO
0OO Mr. Duncan Dunbar, capitalist of large pecupary
resources is at the head of it. Other companies arc
about being organised for the same object.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

FuetrvE SLAVES CAueHr.-Four of the Eve slaves
which were recently abducted from Mr. O. O. Armstrong
Of Louisville caught few days since Charestown
Ind The kdnappers succeeded in making their escape
with one of the woinen
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

OBsKauIEs OF THE CUBAN MARryns.-These ceremonies
promise to be very imposing We understand our fire
men, military and others making preparations to jo.
in them The Chief Marshars orders appear in another
column
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

GooD-A gentleman Of Cincinnati named Herdman
while returning home from drug store where had been
to procure medicine about two o'clock in the morning
was accosted by three ruany looking fellows who at
tempted to pick quarrel with him, with the evident
Intention of robbng him Nothing daunted, he seized
one of the scoundres threw him over the railing of
bridge into the canal. The other two off.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

TIE SIoop RiNGsolp,A letter has been received here
giving assurance Of the safety of the gentlemen who
on board the slop Ruggod who supposed to be
lost The sloop went ashore Ship Island was there
abandoned The shores of Ship Island are said to be
strewn with fragments of wrecks and cargoes
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

To PERSONS RuPTURED.-The many perma
nen and eectua made by Dr. Sherman are desery
ing of than passing notice For particulars see
his advertisement on next page
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

az KAILY! KALLY!! RALLY 7! 80 ScOTT
RANGERSlThe Scott Rangers will their Club Room,
the PEARL Me- 80 ST. Charles st THURSDAY EVENING
September Mt o'clock, for the purpose of making
the Wing Barbecue n Nalisonyile, Ia
By order OF CHARLES NJ. WATERMAN Pres.ltnt
A. LARosK,
S. Tony, }Secretaries.
ARTHUR S,ucIRR,) aust
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

Thanks to the clerk Of the steamer Pawnee for river
fayors
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31

During September,
and previous 10 extensive alterations IL their store
G. LEIGHTON & CO,
No. CD CANAL STREET, next door to St. Charles street.
will oler their splendid Fashionable Assortment of
FIRST PREMIUM SHIRTS
SUMMER UNDER CLOTRtSG
AND GENTLEMEN's FURNISHING GOODS GENERALLY
at reduction of at least TWENTY CENT on former prees
ahordng their friends and patrons opportunity considerable
by purchasing NOW instead of Inter in the Fall.
AN EXCELLENT LINEN BOSOM SHIRT for 81 25;
UNDER SHIRTS AND DRAWERS for Is cents;
ENGLISH HALF HOSE fr 20 cents n rar;
SILK CRAvATS AND FANCY TIES + r q5 and so els each
HANDKERcHEFS, GLOVES, SuSpEND ERS UMBRELLAS
PERFUMERY, ETC., selling proportionae reduction
a-S- OBSERVE c. LEIGHTON Il CO.,
an3o 2peodtt street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31


The sroRNr IN MEMrHs.-We mentioned yesterday that
very severe storm had swept over Memphis We take
the following particulars from the Eagle and Enquirer of
the 9th.
sour city was visited on Sunday morning with one of
the seyerest and hardest rains have known The
rain commenced pouring down in torrents though the
food gates of Heaven had been opened their utmost
capacity between three and four clock and continued
for several hours The water with greater rapidy
and to greater height in the Bayou than it had ever
been known before carrying before it the bridges
cradle damage to Linden street. Mr. Atklnson's
vegetable garden Madison street swept over and
the growing crop destroyed. A. b. Shaw L. Co, had
flock OF sheep carried by the flood but succeeded in
rescung part of them, A, O. Harris Co.'S cotton
shed suffered material damage also did Mr. Wippe's
steam mills at the foot of Madison street The bridge
on Court street swept short distance down the
Bayou in body where it lodged and can be saved ut
trhing expense number of othouses and considera-
bic fencing swept off, while nearly every lot on the
Bayou was more or less damaged. The Memphis and
Germantown plankroad damaged in places between
here and Germantown. amounting to several hundred
dollars The Raleigh plank road, hear was also in
ured but to what extent do know The total loss
the corporation estimated from $4,000 $4,000
and the damage sustained by citizens is nut down mt
$4,000 to $4,000
During the storm two trees in the ward and near the
dwelling of Hume r. HILL Esq, were struck by lightning
fortunately doing no injury to the house its occupants
1t feared the Memphis and Charleston Railroad has
sustained some damage but upon examination found
to have escaped injury
The house of free colorcd man named Frank Penney
was surrounded by water and he being absent the family
consisting of mother and five children took refuge on
bed The water rose rapidly, and all would have persisted
but for Mr. Smoot who hearing their cries went their
rescue and saved them
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-31
Married.:
Board OF Health.

On Saturday August ss by the Rev. j. Nlasnerban Mr. o.
Usher aud Miss ELEANo e. CuRRAN all Of this city, V