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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

EXPENSIVE FuNERALs-The Cincinnati Catholic Tele-
graph, in noticing the vanity of having long lines Of
carriages at funerals says very justly More money
spent in idle and ridiculous display such occasions
than would be necessary for the support of all the wild
and orphans in the city. When will people
dertand that in most of those instances where survivors
left utterly destitute the larger the funeral the
deeper the shame and the greater the disgrace ~
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

For vicksburg, Milliken's Bend and all intermediate
ports the regular packet D. S. Stacy Capt j. NJ White
Smith g. Finnster agents. The Stacy leaves Vicksburg
for New Orleans Monday
For Ouachita river the light draught steamer Osceoa
Capt Kirby. Smith s Finnister agents.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

New PArER.-We pleased to state that, in about
ten days Major ]. A. Kelly will the publica-
ton of weekly campaign paper to be called the 'Truc
ISSUE" devoted to the support of the wing nominees for
the Presidency and Vice Presidency The price for n
single copy during the campaign will be dollar. City
subscribers will be furnished through the Post-oce
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

PERILous LEAr-A man leaped from the Suspension
Bridge into the middle Of Niagara River, Monday
week. for the entertainment of crowd of people Owing
to strong current of air under the bridge he unable
to retain perpendicular position and he struck the
water upon his back. He able to swim to boat in
waiting for him but thinks he will deene any further
feats of the kind
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

SEVERE DRourH IN OHIo-We learn from the Dayton
Gazette that the Miami Valley is suffering sadly from the
absence of rain The pastures, in many aces burnt
up and many of the streams falling The corn be-
Dayton and Cincinnati appears to be beyond the
benefit of rain the under leaves dead and the top
leaves rolled up At best there be much
than half crop of this staple in the Miami Valley The
stock of old hand will be likely to advance in
price, the prospects of the crop become apparent
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

ExrRAvAGANcE THE NETWORK ALDERMEN = The
Tea Room expenses of the Network Board of Alder
men, for July amounts to S1529 49, Independent of the
refreshments at the Clay obsequcs The refreshments
and the boat excursion to Albany, alone, amount tc
S3451 "a bill for carriage hire amounts to $685. ant
the hid Gioe bill is sos dozen pairs having beer
purchased for the forty Aldermen and Assistants Wha
done with the forty four surplus pairs the Tribune
says, does not appear.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

CONGRESS- REGULATE CoIN.-Several Euro
pean Powers have accepted the proposition of the English
Government to convoke Congress at London in order
to to agreement respecting the regulating of the
coin France, Denmark Sweden, Spain and Portugal
have been specially nominated The Congress will not
commence its declarations till the month of November
next meanwhile statistical bereau will be established
for the purpose of making the necessary preparations.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

The DFFERENcE-There arrived at Saratoga Springs on
the 7h and sth instants four hundred and five visitors
while the number of arrivals at Newport, during the
same time were but forty-three.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

To PERSONS RuPTuRED.-The many perma-
nent and eecual made by Dr. Sherman deserv
ing of than passing notice For particulars see
his advertisement next page.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

ColL1sIoS-The bark Zanzibar which arrived at Salem,
Mass the 18th instant reports that when in latitude
degrees, long 80 the 10th of July she into the
bark Rainbow twenty days from Baltimore for Rio
The Rainbow lost every thing forward clear to her main
step Her foretop-gallant mast carried away she
lost her sails and badly split She determined to
keep Rio and would be in condition to proceed in
about thirty hours The Zanzibar much damaged
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

QUITE AFFEcrING--The NewIIaven Courier of Friday
last contains series of wedrafted resolutions, and
affecting obituary upon the death of Mr.. Sands, the
equestrian They are part of the proceedings of meet
ing of the equesrans attached to Welchs Circus which
assembled in that city upon the receipt of the intei
gence of Mr. SIS reported sudden fall from wall Sands
doubtless INDUCED extra tumble upon the perusal OF
so feeling = tribute to his memory"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

SLAVES KpNArPED-Five slaves belonging to Charles
j. Armstrong Esq of Louisville KY were kidnapped on
the 10th inst
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

NAVAL APPOINTMENTS. Charles c. upham, Esd, of
Montpelier, formerly attached to the Boston Custom
house. has received appointment as purser in the
navy.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

THE CHOLERA During the twenty-four hours ending
on the 18th inst, there had been twelve Of
cholera and three deaths at Rochester, N. Y,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

Turtle Sour-A splendid turtle yesterday slaught
cred at the Shades and the lovers OF delicious soup
will do well to call at that popular establishment at lunch
time to-day The article is served up in the most perfect
Wiz
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19
Congressional prooeedinas.
1sn the suutbern ltnr.
ppointments by the President,

WAsHrSGToN, August II.
The President has appointed Postmaster General Ma
than X Hall Judge of the United States Circuit Court for
the Northern District of the State Network E. A.
Bradford of NewOreans Justice of the Supreme Court in
place Of Mckinley, deceased
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

The SMALL Pox,-It is estimated that less than
$500 persons suffered from this malignant disease in New
York City during the last year Dr. Kelly under whose
charge is the Small Pox Hospital Blackwes Island,
states in his last annual report that 34 under
his treatment and it also appears from the report of the
Cty Inspector that $50 deaths occurred from the
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

HAYNAu-We learn from German paper that Haynau.
the Austrian butcher has been spending some time at the
baths of Hamburg. On Sunday, May 80, he won in the
gambling saloon forty thousand francs nearly eight thou
sand dollars
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

Surc1pS-Jabez Thompson, the coalition Senator fror
Plymouth county, Mass hung himself at Halifax on tn
10th inst No cause is assigned.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

DEATHS OF CLERGyMEN.-Rev. John Walsh, pastor of
st. Paul's (Catholic) Church at Harlem N T. died on
Sunday the Sth inst of dysenery aged CT years Rev
B. Creagh, of the NJ. H. Church, died in New York on
Tuesday the 10th inst. Ho native of Ireland and
formerly Secretary of the New York Conference
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

CHOLERA IN SMYRNA-Advces from Smyrna to July Il
have been received at Boston. The cholera raging
with terrible effect but business continued encouraging
The Hon A. Dwight Foster citizen of Worcester Mass,
is dead
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

N5A PORTUGUESE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
ELECTION AND ANNlvERs ARYTbe meinbers Of Assocs
requested assemble Mr. Alexander Pier Coffee house,
Cal Baronne streets, SUNDAY August
O'Clock the purpose OF Celebrating the Fourth Anniversary
Association eectps their officers the ensing
O'Clock precisely the Association will be formed at the
pac beautiful anner and Portuguese
Association by several OF s members and few
o their particular friends.
guns will be fred in honor OF the celebration
the day
After which, the through principal
city, then the Hall Polar Star ansonic) Lodge No
situated street. the election for officers Phya-
will take place. terminating the said Anniversary with Banquet
ready O'Clock its members and invited
gueste.
The President hopes that member will be present on this i'm
portant occason auie ANTONIO yIEIRA Jr, SecreHrs.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

Crew SAvEp-An arrival at Holmes Hole, reports fall
ing in on the Sth instant off Cape Elizabeth, with schr
Moro of Bangor reported wrecked and took off the cap
tain and crew. and brought them into that port They
were supposed to have been lost.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

THE RULING PAssoN."-In bewailing the loss of an
etimabe citizen the Evening Post finds two of his traits
worthy of especial mention One the fact that he
always strongly attached to democratic principles and
the other that he subscriber to the Post since the
first year Of its publication 1901"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

UNcLAiMEp-A letter directed to "Modesty has been
lying a long time in the Baltimore Post.ofice. No
lays claim to it,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

The ExrRADrrroN CAsE,-The of Kane is to be
brought before full bench of the United States Supreme
Court the next term of which at Washington
in December next
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

AMERICAN DENTIST IrALy.-A letter from Rome says
that Mr.. Albert c. Kembe, young American dentist
settled at Rome is professional visit to Turin
where he has received formal appointment dentist
to the royal family though he declines with character
isc modesty to the title publicly He is confessedy
the first dentist in Italy where he proposes to remain
years.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

David Stuart of Detroit has been nominated for Con-
gress by the democrats
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

SEIZURE OF LIquoR-Quitc excitement was created
at Newport R. l. the 18th inst in consequence of the
seizure at the Ocean House Of quantity Of liquor in pur
suance of the provisions of the Maine quorlaw. Rotton
eggs were thrown at the officers and held to
bail for threatening them with pistol
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

A FEMALE ADyocATE.-A French lady, Madame dc
Grandin has been allowed to plead her in the
Court of Common Pleas in Paris She persuasive
that she got verdict in her favor might have been
expected when a beautiful woman, she is described
sends to the other Justice,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

FIRE ENGINE IN SHREvEpoRT.-Th election held on
Thursday the 18th inst to get the of the citizens
Shreveport upon the proposition to levy tex of $4,000
real estate for the purchase of FIRE eugne resulted i'll
favor of the tax by a majority of two votes
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19
Shirts and Unaershirfs,
T JUST RECEIVED TEX BEN. FKANkLIN, nj
ALFRED MUNROE & CO.,

ALFRED MUNROE s. CO.,
81 MAGAZINE STREET.
.7 complete assortment GAUZE SILK METINo SHIRTS.
GAuZE COTTON and Isle THREAD and COTTON UNDER do
SUPER COTTON AND LINEN SEIRTS-Superior article.
all Shirts, and warrant them in every
respect stock OF SUMMER CLOTHING AT
NEARLY COST, FOR GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN.
sy- ONE PRICE FOR GooDs-No DEVIATION. aus II
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

YACHT RAcE-The Yacht race between the Blanca OF
Newly ork and the Browne of Philadelphia has been de-
cided The race was the Breakwater Lake for wager
of $500 a side The Blanca beat the Browne one hour
and three minutes taking the of $780, and coming
off with flying colors.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

MORE ARREsrs-It is said that warrants have been is
sued by the Commissioner in for the arrest
of James Elmendorf assistant pilot, and Charles Merritt
assistant engineer of the burned steamer Henry Clay
who are charged with participation in the same offence
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

The Sr CHAnLEs COMPANY We find the following in
Northern exchange Sol Smith has engaged superior
company for the St. Charles, at NewOreans, and has
cured all the stars Of note. He opens in November Mr.
J. d. Maggie, late of the Baltimore Museum has been
gagged to lead the business This will be Mr. Nagles first
appearance in the South
We understand that among the stars engaged is Mr. A
j. Neatie.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE-A fire occurred at Elkhart. Indiana
on the 9th inst which destroyed the greater part of the
business section of the town. including the stores of
Messrs Davenport, Baldwin, Chapman, Cooper Strong
and Newtop,s Hotel Loss, 100000 mostly insured
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19


eminent has any right whatever to prescribe
from Office any class or set of men. The new
Constitution, consistent in its iberality and
wisdom, obliterates this dangerous and objec-
tionable provision.
On the matter of representation, it will be
seen that, unlike the old Constitution, the new
one is partially just to NewOrleans.
Upon this brief and hurried contrast Of the
new with the old Constitution, we would be will
ing to quietly submit the title under notice-the
Legislative Department-to the verdict of the
intelligent freemen of Louisiana. This title is
to the remainder of the Constitution what The
columned portico is to the temple. In the ole
we have found it contracted in its proportions
and ignoble in its view; in the new, large in it,
proportions and tremendously noble in its view
In the course of the contrast, we shall see that
in both, it fifty indicates what lies beyond ano
behind the introductory view.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

PARpeSEp.-Drayton and Sayres who were convicted,
and sentenced two years for the abduction
of 10 slaves by the steamer Pearl and whose term Of I'M
prsonment would extend to SO years were pardoned
the 18th inst. by President Fillmore.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19
.yoaU hooks,
.Wan,a,sotys Shirts for SI 25.

Modern Fefs and very large should now look out for an IN
voice of ouT-slzED SHIRTS just received at
LEIGHTON & CO.'S, So CANAL STREET,
TIE largest syd LINEN SHIRTS States for THIRTY
SIN DOLLARS PER DOZEN.
LEIGHTON co. have also
YOUTHS AND BOYS SHIRTS,
Sizes guaranteed well Mems Shirts with fms
Linen Bo,ous, Collars aad Wristbands
MAMMOTH AND JUVENILE HOSIERY and
of
GENTLEMEN's FURNISHING GOODS, at
LEIGHTON K CO.'S
First Premium Shirt Emporium,
No. s. Canal nertd o St. Charles street.
tory Nc, Pa Nav York, 3ptf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

as For the new Constitution, in French and
English, see Supplement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19
aes~ At meeting of the Wings of the city

evening the Commercial Exchange, pursuant 10 adjourn
rnent purpose organizing SCOTT AN D GRAHAM CLUB
Avery Esq took the Chair and briet explanation OF
objects Of the meeting
H. T. Hays ESD Chairman Committee appointed previous
meeting report schedule objects and ass organization then
offered report which, with slight amendment, nousy
adopted.
On notion the following gentlemen unanimously elected officers
of the Club for he ensuing campaign:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

We are indebted to the Hon c. Moorehead for public
documents
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

The LoBos 1sLAHps-MR WEBsTER's OpINIoS.-The fol-
lowing is the letter of Mr. Webster in which he gave the
opinion that the Lobos Islands being than marine
league from the coast of Peru and that
having exercised any control them vessels from the
United States had right there for guano and take
it without paying tribute to the Peruvian Government
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

The List of Letters will appear in Crescent
as usual.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

CEMENT.-S000 bbls. Newark and Rosen-
ass 1000 bba Buees Hudson River and other ydra
cement superior article fer Sugar Coolers yats Cs.eYn
andiag and for sale by John HAYSlAN / "a Was '''''
yls Is slssaaine street and aany BSanss n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

CABINET MANUFACTURER AND UNDERWATER
No. y RAMPANT STREET Three Doors from Common,
10 Begs leave the citizens and vicinity that
he to furnish all REQUISITES the shortest
notice and on the reasonable GIVE HIM CALL.
jan2a lawep1v
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19

EH The Subscriber Agent this ri Tho
manufacturers has constantly sale LARGE socE
and good assortment OF their SAFES awars al i'm
pSrsnce Of INSURANCE their books papers and
her articles u small bulk but value
mime FOURTEEN TESTED SAFES together er8
LARS IN RICHS SAFES. ~ - Aio' Doi~
je4 II ISAAC RRJDGE 1s Noro,,.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19
Congressional Proceedings.

New York, Wednesday, Aug. IS,
The Cotton market is firm but the demand continues
moderate and the sales limited 500 bales Midding
Orleans is qoted at lie per h. Flour is firm and most of
the transactions at 81 to 81 6c per Dbl for State
brands Corn is still advancing and 10000 bushels have
sold at II to 72c per bushel for Mixed Western. Mess
Pork rmer and sells at $40 U Dbl Lard steady at
per lb Kentucky Tobacco is firm, and some lots have
sol all ner
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-19
rHvHE GREAT FIRE IN CHILIcoTHE, OHIO

CHILcorHE, Ohio, April 49, 1852
MEssRs STRARSs & MARVIN lsntlemenYours the 5th
hand In reply every Safe the fire. EXCEPT YOURS
good for nothing Safe PERI ECTLY DESTROY
ED--but in the SMALL SALAMANDER BOUGHT FROM Y0iJ
NOTHING WAS INJURED.
Your obsdient servant, VIM. T. CLEMSON
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-13
II The question as to where the Aztec

w Inc question rs W WueIc Iuc hH'cC
children did come from, is definitely settled ut
last, as will be seen from the following testimony
of Mr.. Silva at the examination in Philadelphia,
on the 9th
Remesdo Silra, sworn-I am acquainted with their
parents they live In the village OF JacOta, In the STATE
of San Salvador in lsl9 passing throu % the vii
sge of Jacota and the children asked the mother
If she would give them to me- 10 take them away for
specified time, 10 educate them she told me would
have 10 see their father, who was away at the time al
forward saw the father and mother together; they
gave the children me, without any written paper, 10
take them 10 Grenada 10 educate them determined
10 bring them 10 this country educate them and then
exhibit them; in consequence OF quarrel mad WITH
The British Minister at Grenada arrested and put
In confinement II had nothing 10 do with the children
al that time Mr.. Addison and another American ornea
uarnershio with my brother n-aw, TO take the chill
dren 10 America and exhibit them and share the pro-
ceeds saw the parents last in 1851 as soon as ar
rived where they were they demanded tnem OF me De-
fore the authorities there and said that they had 0een
told that had sold them made myself liable before
the magistrates n ere that should come on here aud
eet them and return them had 20 give bail there 70
that effect ard am still held by it, delivered the chit
dren 10 Sasza my brotherin.lsw in San Carlo Near
aqua is about eighty leagues from San Carlo % waere
the parents of the children reslde have been mere
fifteen DAYS and came tn this country with no oihr 90
ect than IN get the chi dren and return Them nave
certificate from the Judge Of that ace passed Ia rels
lion 70 the children before him no paper Whatever
passed between the parents and myself; the last saw
Of the children was when delivered them 10 Saaza;
saw Salaza three months ago; he Is now In Grenada
when Saaza came 10 the United States he was Ia com
pany with Addison my brother Peter accompanied
Sslsza and nv brotherin.laW and Addison, as inter
prefer and was 10 have certain portion OF the pro
ceeds from san Carlo they came 10 Grenada, where
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-13
MAIL GLEANINGS.

- Anthony DellSle and Jean Adam, con-
viced othe murder OF slave gi In the Inrd D,tnct
The I'M particulars of which already in possession oil
the public Yesterday paid the forfeit OF their crime WITH
their lives The gaOws was erected IN the open space
betw cen the Parish Prison and the Police Jail fronting
the street and an immense OF OF oot sexes
assembled 10 witness the revolving spectacle. ATE
O'Clock the condemned were brought from their cells,
and accompau ed by priests were led 70 the place
OF exc cu,on. Adam was very much overcome WIN
fear and be hal 10 be supported, but Deisie "aAed
alone win firm step, and his demeanor betrayed no
sian Of fear Mounted on the scatOld, tue death
warrant was read by Deputy Sheriff l. Fabre, Dese
frequently nterfeuptDg him with the excla nation oil
No sir no sir i7 The latter then addressed lev
words 20 crowd saying that he did not deserveto be
bupphat be had French blood Ia his veins and died
for the honour Of the French flag Adam did not speak,
but seemed completely with the horror OF his
situation AT few minutes past H. the executioner,
man named TAYLOR prisoner confined for larceny sd
us,ed the ropes round the neck Of the condemned and
the drop Tell Then Witnessed one Of those horrd
cenes which too frequently occur aud which calls ths
HOOD In the veins Both moses slipped aud the unfJr
,nste men fell together upon the pSyement In sense
les condition stAed cry Of horn broke fro n the
o,s,ors who Gro wded up 10 the spot the officers Of
X law rushed forward, aud the criminals were con-
vsved into the prison through the main entrance Inc
rsi vvos pouring down In torrents yer II ala not
aisoerse the Nd who eagerly awaited tne reeneet
mont ~ The Ngedy. Toe condemned revived IN lew
minutes and not outstanding the ram were coo9ueteo
=. ,ho .es9,,d When they assembled tbs second time,
nell Ia ervps small spot Of blood on Adams shirt,
verv eoolv asked him how II came there. Inc ropes
were again adjusted the platform fel ana tne
were launched Into eternity. A feT struggles aoo -,
was over. After hanging until they ~efe P''n'ua'''