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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

From MApRID,-The latest from Madrid is that
the Queen of Spain was to assist the 4th umo un.
day) in the very humane and christian exercise ola
Uand bull fight The funds arising therefrom to be ap.
proprated to the benefit of the poor What curious
tumble of persons, place, time and object.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

TIE scoTT RANGERs-This fine body of wings yesterday
left the city accompanied by Messemers Band for Baton
Rouge to participate in the whg ratification to be held
there to-day. We hope they will have good time.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

PLEASANT SHoorrNo-The Caddo Gazette, published a
Shreveport says the only immunity from the fine ofshoot
ing in the corporation Of Shreveport exists in the certain
ty that you kill a man when you do shoot.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

FATAL ACCIDENTAL Brandon, Miss, the 10Th ult
a wel-digger named Afford while Recurring well, de
scended about forty feet when the old curbng gave way
and the sand poured in upon him fast that he
able to escape He completely buried alive, and wa
not taken out until the next day.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

Billy Spanards, who has been confined in the jail at
Little Rock Ark for the last six years. awaiting his trial
for murder the Cherokee Nation tried and acquit
ted the 18th ut that's the way they serve inno-
cent men in Arkansas, what would they do with guilty
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

GREAT FIRE IN THE Woops.-A destructive fire broke
out in the woods last week. about eight miles from Rome
Network. Hundreds of acres of land commonly known
Pine Plains have been burned over and several hun
dred cords of wood and bark prepared for market
consumed The fire still raging at the last accounts
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

The British Commander at the head of the force
protect the fisheries the northern coast is Admra
Lyman He is the officer who commanded the force sen
to the mouth of Columbia river during the Oregon diff
culties.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

WHATs HIS NAME The Vincennes 1nd) Sentinel
has the following item in relation to the Democratic
inee for the Presidency.
Gen. John A. Pierce, of New Hampshire, is the unan
nous nominee of the Convention better nomination
it is not possible to have made.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

THE HARVARD COLLEGE LBRARy-It appears the present
number of volumes in the Library of the Harvard College
including the theological law medical and socetys libra.
ries. is $1,000 There are 26OOO unbound books and
pamphlets There have been added during the year 1929
volumes, exclusive of 2453 pamphlets OF these, 676
volumes and 1919 pamphlets were special donations
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

IMPORTATION OF WINE INTO ENGLAsp-It is shown by
parliamentary paper, just Issued, that in the month
ending on the 5th umo there only 594s7 gallons
OF wine imported whereas in the corresponding period OF
1851 there were llS2sOl gallons imported
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

THE SHApEs.-An extra quantity of good things are
numbered among the articles which make up the lunch
at the Shades to-day. Drop in and see.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

KossuTHs FAMILY New YosK--Kossuths sister
Madame Zsulawszky, her husband and children arrived
in New York from Europe five six days SINCE and
the Herald says comfortably provided for Kossuth
having made provision for them before sailing for Europe
Besides having purchased and stocked farm of land for
them in the Western States he left with the Mayor
Of the city thousand dollars for the purpose of enabling
them to travel out to it, and life iudepen
IDENTIFY
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

machine is on exhibition in Steubsnvile, Ohio, foI
the manufacture Of matches. 1t will produce either per
ousson friction matches at the rate Of 10000 per min
uts OF 900 per hour.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02
Died.:

On Sunday August att O'Clock a THOMAS FARRELL aged
yeaIs native Of Carlow Queens Ireland
five yenrs esident of this city.
friends acquaintance
THIS AFTERNOON o'clock, from his late residences
yades street, corner of Tivoli Circle.
On Saturday evening July 81 ELIZA wEAN native of county
Cork, Ireland.
On Friday July 3d. in Philadelphia after lingering painful
illness, JOHN BALL. Of this city.
On Tuesday July 49, Mira. SARAH DoLBEAR, Arno.
Wymnn, ESQ., of Tsmpetou, Mas.
On Saturday morning. July 81 at O'Clock, Mrs ELIZABETH
CLEMENT iu the 18th her widow Of the late Henry
Clement
On Friday morning. July 3d. the re.dnee Of Alfred Aard
above Csrolon, Mrs ELIZABETH BEAUMONT, aged "a
On Saturday, July 81, MARY ANNE HICKEY mouths
youngest daughter OF Andrew and Mary Hickey.
On Saturday morning. July 81 O'clock PATRICK KELLY aged
81 years q native Of the county Russommon, Ireland
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

NAVAL ORpER,-The Secretary of the Navy has given
notice that the general order of March 81 1874 has been
modified that all officers attached to the several Navy
Yards and stations to be considered holding their
situations for three years unless the public interest should
in the meantime require their services elsewhere
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

The RIvER-The river is still receding Mt Memphis and
points below but lacks several feet Of low water
mark.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

OFFICIAL APPoINTMESr.-The Senate has confirmed the
appointment of the Hon John P Kennedy as Secretary
of the Navy.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

Fon ST.. Lous.-The fine steamer Ambassador, Captain
Hunter, leaves to.morrow Tuesday, evening for Mem
phis, Cairo and st. Louis. White Il Buchanan, No. 10
Poydras street. are the agents. also Messs Marsh
Ranlett s. Co., % Poydras street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

REWARD oFFEREp We by the South Western
American that Gov. Bell of Texas has offered reward
of $500 for the apprehension of Geo. Lynch who
United the late fragrant murder in Washington.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

Mr.. WEBSTER AT MARsHFIELp-Mr. Webster was re.
ceved at Marshfeld the oath instant by immense
concourse of citizens and the enthusiasm great The
Hon Seth sprague delivered an address of welcome
which was responded to by Mr. Webster in the most eo
quent and touching manner He did not go into defn
ton of his political position and ouy touched briefly TIL
fishery question. He said that the U. S. Government
would protect the American fishermen at all hazards
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

PARDON REFusED-Gov. Hunt, of N. Y, has refused to
pardon Ann Hoag and Jonas Williams, sentenced to be
hung in Duchess county, the 3oh His reason for this
refusal are stated with great clearness and force.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

Blue RIDGE TukNEL.-The Taunton (Na) Spectator
states that the work the Blue Ridge Tunnel is steadily
progressing The mountain has been penetrated thu
west side 900 feet and the Eastern side abou
600 feet Three sets of hands engaged aternatc,
during the whole twenty -four hours.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

MORE Observation-Disclosures attempt was made on
the night of the 25th to set fire to store in Savannah
The flames were extingushed before much damage had
been done.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

FoR ST.. LOUIS To-DAY.-The steamer Elephant. Capt
Hayes leaves this evening for Memphis Cairo and St
Louis The agents Mcdowell, Jr., s. Co., No. Il Poy
dras street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

The CHors.-The Farmeryile ia Enquirer says that
the crop in that parish is most promising There
been too much rain for cotton hut it is thought
that the yield will be an average one.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

For yIcKsBune, WARRENTos, ETc-The fine packet
Dalmau leaves evening for Vcksburg Warren
ton, etc. D. R. Carroll, No. 50 Union Row. Carondelet
street, is the agent.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

SHREyrpoRr-The Caddo Gazette says that it has been
rumored that Shreveport very sicly and that such il
not the case. The town is represented to be very
healthy.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

We learn from the officers Of the steamer r. H. Wins
love- which arrived yesterday that the steamer Memphis
from Cincinnati for this port previously reported aground
on Locust Bar, had broken in two and had been aban
doned The Winslow took out her cargo.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

SUICIDE OF pURsER AT SPEzzlA-A melancholy incl
dent occurred the oath of April Spezzia board
the gate Cumberland from the United Statss-he Pur-
ser, George Sawyer having committed suicide by cut
ting his throat with knife 1t appears that Mr. Sawyer
native Of the State Of Vermont that he had attain
cd his sixtyth year and that his self destruction was
owing solely to alienation of mind accustomed by an
unexpected separation from young and beautiful wife
whom he married few days before being ordered to
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

We are indebted to the clerk of the steamer James
Day for late Texas papers.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

A New IpEA,--The Chief of Police, in New York has
been ordered to advertise all stolen property by
them, often week in two papers having tn,
largest circulation
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

SHp DESTROYED by FsE.-The ship Reciprocity, of Ca
ais, Maine, from Mobile to Liverpool with cargo of
cotton destroyed by fire at the 24h of June
She insured in Boston for $4,000 The officers
yvar
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

Thanks to the clerk Of the packet Chancellor for st
Louis papers.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

We indebted to the clerk of the steamship Yacht
rlate Texas papers.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

DISCHARGE OF OLIVER H. RANp.-The Richmond En-
qurer states that Friday the Mayor decided that there
had been evidence duplicating Oliver H. Rand in thu
robbery Of the Portsmouth Bank and he accordingly
acquitted and discharged The Mayor further remarked
that had he the power he should also discharge A.
Rand and John Rand but they were brought to yir
GINA under the Governors requston he had no contro
oyes them. They to have been brought on Satur
day before Judge Meredith writ of ha5as corpus
application for discharge.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

Brunswick AND FLORIDA RAILRoAD.-Mr. Ephrair
Alexander has contracted behalf of himself and Dr.
Collins, of Macon with the Brunswick and Florida Rail
road Company, to construct the road from Brunswick
Townsville in the direction of Pensacola also branc
road from Thomasve to Albany, Ca and another froI
Thomasyie in the direction of Tallahassee to the Forid
line The roads are to be finished in about three years
at cost of somewhat over three millions of dollars
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

A grand barbecue and Wing Ratification Meeting was
to be held in Mobile on Saturday last
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02
n .HeaU Edition of .NUrtjn's
ReDO1.fS.

BThe undersigned has press edition MARTINS
REPORTS, including the with notes of reference
spbqusnt decisions the Supreme Court the Sixth Volume
the ANNUAL REPORTS the Amendments the
Constitution Statutes and Civil Code AMI Code of Pracce since
those decons rendered. Compiled y Thomas Gbbss Nor
gan, Esq, Counsellor at
This work has been up with labor and research and
hoped will be found merit the patronage of the profession No
alterations the nal have been made to correct
graphical adding
of points decided but not noticed by the reporter.
high character Of the Court during the time embraced these
voumesthe great number of involving the
principles of the civil law, it obtained prior the acquisition
Louisiana subsequently, which passed uponthe
able briefs OF e eminent counsel then the
greatest Importance all thoss Territories
formerly under the jurisdiction Of Spain while the time
the afford ready reference to
the Supreme Court OF this State.
original twenty Volumes comprising all the Supreme
Court of Louisiana, from 1909 $780, will published TEN
VoLuMES-Pcs to subscribers Five Dollars per volume ami
to non-subseribsrs Six Dollars Youme-cah all
Neither labor will be spared the work in
respect worthy OF the patronage profession
will published complete and ready delivery this ey by the
LIST OF November next until which subscriptions will be
received.
the intention the publisher follow it up with new edition of
the LOUISIANA REPORTS noted in the same manner and also to
publish editions of the CIVIL CODE
TIE In the latter works is proposed publish the
tsIt entire; follow each article with the statutory amendments
entire aud the decisions Of the Supreme upon each by
the volume page.
Such works wrequre labor and they will
cued under the Immediate pernnieree Of the
Martins Reports think they be safely the
especial attention of the Some progress already
been made these works and they will be published speedily
msy be compatible with the utmost accuracy.
au9 2iapltW }. 3. STEEL, Publisher SO Camp street.
ID AISINS-2OO boxes LAYERS and MR. Raj.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

RED RIvER.-The Caddo Gazette says that Red Rive
is rising and that fears entertained of overflow
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02
MIR, araham's RESIGNATION,

The following is the letter Of the Hon VIM A. Graham
rendering the resignation Of his Office Secretary Of the
Navy, to which in suboined the Presidents reply The
country will ratfy the encomums which bestowed by
the Executive this faithful and efficient public servant
at his retirement:
NAVY DEPARTMENT June %, 1852.
SIR Having accepted the candidancy for the second
office in the gift of the American people, deem 1t proper
to relieve your administration from any possible criticism
or embarrassment my account, in the approaching
canvass by retiring from my place as the head of the
Navy Department therefore beg that you will approve
my resignation, which is hereby rendered.
BE assured Mr. President that take leave OF you and
bored in harmony for the past two years with sensations
of deep regret that shall cherish the lveest interest
for the fame and success of your administration during
the residue OF your term and that shall bear my
testimony to the disinteresed DEVOTION patriotism and
ability with which have given your faculties to the
consolidation Of the Union and the interest honor and
| nown of the whole country
With considerations of the sncerest respect and
TEEN, am, very faithfully, your obedent servant,
Will. A. GRAHAM.
To NllIARp FILLMORE President of the United States
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

Washington City. June 80, 1859
SRI received last evening, with unfegned regret,
your letter of the 2Sh instant rendering resgna
ton Secretary of the Navy Our official intercourse
has been intimate and entirely harmonious that 1t
like parting with of my family to lose you
from the Council Board and quite sure that every
member of the Cabinet will share with in this feeling
owe you many thanks for the able, faithful and i'm
partial manner in which you have administered your De-
parment and take this occasion to say that your Off
cal conduct has at all times met my entire approval
appreciate most fully the high of deicacy and
propriety on pat which induces you to separate
from the Administration at this time lest it might be
embarrassed by your connection with it in the coming
contest cannot regret the which compes you to
this act however may regret the act itself 1t would
have been gratifying to me if the constitutional advisers
with whom commenced my Administration, and who
have acted cordially together could have remained
unit in person and sentiment until its close But fate
and the sovereign people have ordered otherwise yield
to the necessity Of the and shall but not without
great reluctance comply with your request by accepting
your resignation as soon as can find successor to sup
ply your place
Hoping that the country may appreciate your merits,
as have done, and reward you accordingly,
remain your sincere friend,
MiLLARD FILLMORE.
Vr A ~. H.
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'REASURER'S OFFICE

ne PENMANSHIF AND Book KEEPING.-New
classes this week for Ladies' Gentlemen and Children
ACADEMY, Sc Canal street Private Glasses for Ladies'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

Mr. St. Paul called attention of the Convention to the
article in the Constitution which prescrbes pains and
penalties for persons engaged in due By that article
who has been engaged in duel is ineligible to Office
but it does not take the proper cognzance of who
is already in Office For instance, may be elected
Office worth say $4,000 year and the day after
his installation he may challenge another who accepts
and they fight the accepting party disquaifyng himself
from holding Office while the challenging party allowed
enjoy the fruits of lucrative office for four years after
he has violated the organic law The amendment offered
by Mr. St Paul adopted although by the rather close
of A yeas 35 nays It will be incorporated in the
article on dueling by the Committee Style
The Internal Improvements branch of the report Of
the Committee General Provisions occupied earnest
attention and elected interesting debate to-day The
old system of conducting the Internal improvements of
the State under the supervision of Commissioners is
adopted by the report The report makes the Board
sist of four Commissioners There considerable oppo
sition this three being deemed sufficient to conduct
the business of the Board. number of amendments
were offered but all We're rejected and the report was
adopted in nearly the style and spirit in which it pre-
scented.
| The great argument this Internal improvement
question related the propriey the Constitution d
rectng the true disposition of the great Government
donation of swamp and overtowed lands Opposition
fierce this question. Mr. Jennings made lucid expose
been disposed of and showed that without direction in
the organic law, that vast donation would be liable
santly to be FILTERED away according the weaknesses
necessities OF egations might regard the temptation
He stated that, to his knowledge about 10000 of
these lands had been sold off hand dollar and quar-
ter per acre, without the necessary ormaies of the
Governors proclamation offering to the highest bidder
etc. and he contended that without Constitutional pro-
vision, the would be done again. His arguments
Constitutional direction to the General Assembly and the
Commissioners is both special and positive in order
employ to the best advantage quote from the adopted
repor aud for the purposes for which they granted the
swamp and overlooked lands conveyed by the United
| States to this State.' This is well ordered.
| "Pubc Educationn next came under consideration
The majority report proposes to abolish the Office State
Superintendent and say nothing about the University
Mr. Preauxs minority report is strong for recognizing
the University in the Constitution Tho debate has
quite animated and interrupted for adjournment
OBSERVER.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

TREASURERS OFFICE,
CITY OF NKw ORLEANS, July Is, 1852.
tB- TO COFFEE HOUSES, GROCERIES, ETc-In accordance
with the 35h section Of the Act OF Consolidation all
LICENSE required pay
the Treasury. Notice therefore hereby given puucus
prompt compliance with this provision the charter will expected
and enforced.
jy17 2ptf WM H. GARLAND, Treasurer
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OFFICIAL JOURNAL
MONDAY MORNING, AUGUST ., 1852

OF THE CONSOLIDATED c1TYoF NEW ORLEANS
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Gentlen,e,. Visiti,,g .Ne,U York
Paul r.. INe0rd,
TRANSLATOR.

Office No. lls EXCHANGE ALLEY between St.
k TEARD offers his the prbe
that he will translate English and Spanish French
CIRCULARS, PAMPHLETS, CONTRACTS, ACTS OF NoTARIES
ARTICLES OF NEWSPAPERS, COMMERCIAL NOTICES AND
OTHERS LEA SEES, MEETINGS COUNCILS OTHER PUB
Lie MEETINGS all kinds Of writings.
Articles for Newspapers Letters Circulars etc.
He will his evenings Books firm
ET- Office hours from A. NJ to Pm ap97 9ptt
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

MuapEs--A man named Lyon shot his wife in Savan-
na on the night the 25th nit II said that beth tho
Pastiss were intoxicsted.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-02

QLUELICK WATER-Fresh from the Spring,
~ ysl fer sale by I. L. MASSEY,
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rs Mr.. RUFUS DoLBEAR, Sc Canal street,
wishes all who desire to take lessons either WRITING BOOK
KEEPING during tho school vacations beg Immediately y93