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RE-ENe AGEp--Mr Neafe has proved SO popular in Mo-
bile that he has been re-engaged Mr. Forests prize
{, s,r,,. y 70 h. ,ro.,,ces nm Tuesday night
'raseoys - = y P-oA'0' IN A1's'"'
HIsrrIoSrc AssocrArroN-A Histrionic Association Is
beinr formed in Mobile under the auspices Of some Of the
most rectabe citizens Of the pdce The theatre mas
bsen seSre by the Association and representations WIN
as soon as the present theatrical has
S. $500 - - -, =. Az. ,,,. II,
closed some q tne iaoes aseacheo W u'' Se''p"''
have been engaged
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maestro to this country Is purely one Oh BUSINESS, anu
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

SHAMEFUL RoBsERr.-Mary Mcclure yesterday ap-
peared before Recorder Genos and made affidavit to
the following effect: She arrived here Friday last on
board the ship 0dishon from Liverpool and on Monday
intrusted her chest. containing all her worldly fdry
goods including British shillugs and chest be-
longing to fellow passenger, to named Peter
Grabbing and another individual in lis company tesr
ing the two worthless to procure lodging herself and
family and to put the said chests the room that might
be provided Grabbing and his friend not returning
Mary proceeded in search of them and found them on the
Levee when they attempted to make their escape Upon
her demonstrating with them Grubbing assaulted her
but she had him arrested and yesterday brought heir
Recorder Gcnos. The magistrate committed the fellow
for trial before the First District Court
D.NGERous--Officer Bernhard yesterday saw two men
looking at barrels on the corner of Front Leyee
ana Canal streets in the First Municipality whereupon
ne arrested them as dangerous and Suspicious We pre-
sumo that there was no gold dust in the barrels
FIRE AND ARsoSA fire broke out last evening at half
past ten O'Clock in shed in the rear of the dwelling o!
AEs Jsrys ON EsssFps stgest between Coliseum and pEy
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Arrivals at the Principal Hotels,

ARCADE e hiathisson o. Aiayo W Russ,
W John Hart, Holden, Miss; Looelace, Cal A
Barnett La; Wright Ala Aurry, ky l. Young, Texas
CONT STREET yERANDA...J Conlaux, 6 Bryan, Henry
Kpwith jr Brady Labry, iry, Alex Lab LRore, DR. 5
ia Letwich, Miss julia Letirh, Mr. ST Dier La
Lowry, Thomas Smiley, Miss NJ Thompson, Mobile.
VERANDA... C FORTUNE and Indy Texas: Hatch Love-
Wright Ala; Deas lady, Mobile; W
Morgan lady, Todd, onia
X BeId, Berdel child, w w Barton Ky Mrs
Tucker daughter, child servant DIR Tucker Lioufche
X NJ Sawyer, Mr. seagraye Attakapas,
CTY..A Pope, Gascogne John Tomas and Simon,
Mobile; Phillips Elm Bluff Kitchen C; Henry Brunei
.iapp Mencham Y; Brown Boston; s Ihrht w
Williams Ala Jans. fisrson l2ury Jas N Wy1n Thomas
smiley, Fisher, Miss, MoutoD Mtca, w Wood, A
sae, Everett Vanbbber, o. Neaus iets, Geees,
X Fiotclkiss La.
ST LOUIS Charles Davenport, Boston; John Murphy, William
Spears g Gilderseye Ala; Thompson sd family John
Mceyii Pittsburgh MITCHELL Ohio Geo Sla ST Lnu Pierce,
Dawan Iaon and lady, VI Woodruff u NJ Thompson,
y C; Ash MOunbergums Germany.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30
Political Items.

TEssEsss.-The wings of Smith county, Tenn. have
nominated Mr.. Fillmore for the Presidency and VIM. B.
Campbell for the Vice-Presdeney. * a
ViRosIA-The wings Of Richmond, Va, have nominated
Joseph r. Anderson Esq., for the Legislature, vice Car
rington deceased. -s
CALiFoRniA-It is said that the Hon. D. G. Frederick
formerly of NewYork will probabybe elected U. s. sena-
tor from California.
Decentralization were submitted in the Georgia
Legislature. before its adjournment, nominating MI Blu
chanan for the Presidency and Mr. King for the Vice
Presidency
NORTH CAsoLlsA-The wings of North Carolina are to
hold State Convention at Raleigh the 18th Of April
nominate candidate for Governor and elect delegates
to national convention .4l It,.
joint resolution has been introduced
into the lower House of Massachusetts, declaring that in
the opinion of the Legislature the commercial and nan
cia condition of the entire country demand amend
et or the repeal Of the existing tariff laws and the
adoption of law giving higher and specific duties in
many cases. . 9 r a5l,
oHo.-Two reports pro and on Intervention have
been made to the Ohio Legislature They express entirely
opposite sentiments. . @H
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30
Telegraphed to the "Daily Crescent.
au tbr lpsapIs's (0'AttlIp) Linz.
I.arislatiYe Proceedings.

n se BATON RoucE, Thursday. January ~
In the Senate to-day Mr. Phillips presented resolution
requiring the State Engineer to report the amount OF
work done in the Third Internal Improvement District
Richardson Of Ouachita introduced resolution re-
questing the State Engineer survey and make line Of
levecs on the Ouaca river from Harrisonburg to the
Arkansas line to ascertain the practicaby Of establish
ing locks and DAMS Mr. Richardson also gave notice of
bill to reduce the salaries of State officers
The House bill to prevent the municipalities of New
Orleans from levyng taxes on capita was taken up and
referred to the Finance Committee
The bill passed pay the publishers of the procama
t;on of the Secretary Of State and amendments to the
Constitution.
Mr. sandage offered resolution to print the resolu-
t;ons propospg amendments to the Constitution Re-
ferred a
Mr. Martin introduced resolution instructing the
of the Constitution to report to the expe
diency of calling convention.
Mr. Robb called up the House bill relative to pledges
and moved that it be printed which motion prevailed
vailed.
Mr.. Robb also reported bill providing for taking the
bonds of the State Tax Collectors The bill passed.
In the House, Mr.. Campbell offered resolution to
ploy Reporter for the House. at salary of dollars
per day. Adopted.
Mr.. Fleming reported bin to restore - Ca,nneyer,
of New0rleans, to his civil rights.
Mr. Waterman gave notice Of his intention to introduce
South West Pass for the purpose of having ght-hou
erected thereon
Mr. Curry gave notice of bill to purchase certain
number of copies of the New Civil Code and Digest
Mr. Heard gave notice of act to make appropriations
for payment of jury othe First District Court
Of act for the appropriation of lands for public
improvements.
The House in the Senate pay for the pub
LEGATION the amendments to the Constitution and
naafip he
Mr. Curry reported bill to repeal act prescribing
the duties of noares public in the Parish of Orleans in
passing of sale donations and mortgages under the
act Of 21st of March, 1850 He also proposed an act
granting relief persons who have rregulary purchased
lalids Of the State.
Mr. Heard reported act to make appropriations for
the support of the Orleans Battalion of Artillery
MIR Price reported act to allow compensation to the
District Attorney of the First District Court and
act to increase the salary of that State officer.
Congressional Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, Thursday. January 20.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Foote'S Compromise resoll-
tons debated until the Senate went into executive
| session. No definite action taken upon them.
Duel in Richmond.
Messrs johnson and Daniels editors of newspapers in
After the first fire the seconds nterfered the parties
| of all parties ... .o.
| MIR. Clay's Health.
The health of Mr. Clay has far improved that he is
to-day riding out Strong hopes INDUCED of his per-
! feet recovery. .ae.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

THE PAcIFIc RAILROAD PRoJEcr.-The Washington
Union publishes with highly favorable comments another
memorial presented to Congress by Mr.. Asa Whitney
praying for action his Pacific Railroad project The
prominent features Of Mr.. Whitneys plan are already
pretty well understood by the public He asks grant
land sixty miles in width from Lake Michigan to the
Pacific ocean, comprising altogether about seventy
millions of of good bad and Indifferent land, ten
cents per This land is to be sold to settlers
tons Of twelve miles at time being thrown into the
market the road for such distance shall
been completed. In the words of the memorial thus
enabling your nemoriast to create, by his efforts
and means out Of this wildernessand the means con
stct line Of railway from said Lake Michigan to the
Pacific which he proposes to effect by connecting
the settlement of the said lands with the building
Of the road and thus carry and carry out the two
great objects together and individual enterprise
involving constitutional question difficulty, con-
struct great highway for and make the commerce of
the world tributary to it, For the cost of its construc-
ton well for its forever after the people
United States and of the world would be taxed for
and transport only sufficient for the necessary expenses
for its operation and repairswith the mails transported
free from charge to the people the Government
Mr. Whitney mentions the action of the Legislatures
several different States declaring this the only feasible
plan accomplishing the great work and he also shows
that his project has been viewed with high by scen
tic Europe The Union thus concludes an article
on the subject
And frank in saying that do approve of
Mr. Whtneys PLAN and sincerely hope it may be acted
upon and adopted during this session of Congress. We
approve of it because it is expedent and believe it
be feasible We approve of it because it involves con-
stitntional question The lands sold to him under
such conditions and restrictions will guard the rights
and interests of the people and he will build the
individual enterprise without risk or hazard to the
people and If he fails in it. it in way involve the
Government people, We approve of it because it an
individual enterprise, which such the people at
will hold full and perfect control which could not
were it an organized company with State national
s,rate powers Finally. approve of it because it will
carry the mails free, and will be road to all the
people except cost of its operation repairs
and because it involves expenditure by the Govern
ment and creates debt but will add Immensely to the
wealth of the nation''
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

CONVENTION OF CoLoRED PERSONS IN OHo.-A convcn-
lion of delegates from the coored population of Ohio
assembled Cincinnati the 18th instant consider
the proprety of adopting scheme Of colonization
emigration j. NJ Langston, of 0bern, presided. and
made foreibe speech in favor of emigration which, is
sad warmly appauded by threefourths of the
vention- Several others also spoke and took similar
ground but expressed themselves opposed the spe-
cc of the Colonization Society, believing its
promoters not to he the true friends of the coored
1t is said that pamphlet will be issued in Cincinnati in
few days by James G. Brney at time the liberty
party candidate for Presdent urging the colored pco-
pie TO emgrate Liberia in preference to Canada the
West Indies.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

EMIGRATION CALiFoRNlA.-The emigration from New
York California is again the increase 1t is stated
that every BERTH seerage and standee, in the
Daniel Webster which is to sail for San Juan de Nieara
qua, disposed of week ago. at which time Con,mo-
dore Vanderbilt forced to stop the sale of tickets
and that nearly all the berths for the vessel which is
sail the 9TH of month likewise engaged This
is the Nicaragua line The rush is experienced by
the proprietors of the Panama route The steamship
Georgia will leave the 2ith instant AMI all her beEsns
ligswssa, are engaged,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30
Later-fro1n Texas.

We have received the Brownsville Rio Bravo of the
18th, from which we CLEAN the following items:
INDIAN DEpREpATIoNs-The Rio Bravo says: We learn
from Mr. A. J. Mason, who has just returned from Port
Lavaca that the Indians have made their appearance in
considerable force and committed extensive depredatons
upon the of property They have stolen several
hundred horses and mules and menacing all the
ranches and settlements between the Rio Grande and
Nueces. band of twenty-five seen some ten or
fifteen leagues this side of San Parico and another band
of twenty, the eoas And it is evident
that they sweeping this whole section Of the country
in pretty large force,
1--WE have not yet heard that they have killed any body
but it will be miracle they should depart without
committing numerous murders and carrying off many
captives We looking daily for their making their
appearancein the neighborhood of Brownsville In the
preparation Of these ourages national government
has much to for 1t has suffered the rangers to be
isbandedt has left the frontier unguarded and for
every drop of innocent blood that is she'd it is directly
responsible to the country and the world We appeal
Congress f RELIEVE hope that the voice of distressed
humanity will not be heard in vain.'' q
The people of Western Texas doubtless feel that they
have had good grounds for complaint in this respect but
the Government is taking which will
them The mounted rifemen which have been sent
to the western frontier will teach the Indians to
keep at respectful distance.
THE WEArHER.-The cold weather extended to the
valley of the RioGrande There two inches thick
at Brownsville on the 18th.
THE REvoLuToN.-The Rio Bravo does not contain q
| word about the movements of the revolutionists.
writer in that paper states that in of the first
engagements between Uraga's lancers and Carvaal's
troops five of the atterhree Mexicans and two Ameri-
taken prisoners and butchered the spot
the ancers riding and uilatng their bodies after
thew were dead
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

NEwYoRK,-1He Canal Contracts-The general impress
sion throughout the State of NewYork to be that
in the disposal of the large contracts for widening
the Erie Canal there shameful disregard of law and
the interests of the State 1t is charged that unless the
transactions of the nprooted the State
will lose nearly $30oooOo by theavortism shown to the
contractor Committees have been appointed by both
branches Of the Legislature to investigate the matter
thorouqhy
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30
City Intelligence.

RE-A fire broke out last evening at about o'clock in
the Perfery and Fancy store of H. Buss in Charities
street near St Louis street The remen early
the ground but unable to stay the flames before the
building and its contents pretty much destroyed
The fire originated in the upper part the buildn-pro
badly the garrett We understand that Mr.. Bussi was
fully insured.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

BUFFALO WArER-WoRKs.-The Buffalo Water Works
have been completed and in operation. Water is
taken from Niagara river at Black Rock tunnel three
hundred feet long and six feet square under the canal
and excavated through solid rock and entering the river
through the pier twelve feet below the surface through
this water is conveyed to well under the bank from
which is elevated by forcing pumps into the reservoir
Prospect Hill, about mile from the centre of the
town. Thence it conveyed in pipes to its place of desti
nation. The water is pure the best well water.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

GoRREspoNpEscE PUBLrsHEp.-A dispatch from Balti
more, dated the I'D instant says 1.-THE correspondence
between Minister at Paris and Mr. Webster. relative
to the French Revolution has been published Mr.. Web
ster Directs Mr. Rives to acknowledge the form o.
government it shall have been ratified by the
people of France but at the overthrow
of the Republican Constitution. MIR. Webster also APP
proves the adopted by Mr. Res in awaiting the
action of the people on the deat prior to acknow
Lodging the regiae.'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

NrERyENroN.IPho' .4traid ?-They tell good story
of that occurred at the Kentucky Democratic
Convention last week The heavy work having been done
up during the day the Convention assembled in the
ing to taper off by general discussion of things in gen
era General Pitcher introduced the resolutions the
NETWORK democracy in favor of the United States Gov
ernment entering into general crusade for the regua
tion of the worlds affairs but they not received with
any faNor The General, snesing at the danger that
would attend such interference exclaimed aloud. in hs
speech, who's afraid ?" Mr. Sprigg, of Shelby, who
stood directly in front of him. and who in a con-
dition for any thing, exclaimed aloud, in reply
Pm afraid WHO'S afraid p reiterated Pitcher
I'm afraid roarcd Sprgg What are you afraid of ~
asked Pitcher I'm afraid of the elephant said Sprgg
Of course the tremendous
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

LIBERAL DONATION TO HuSGARy-A letter from Pitts
burgh abiding to the universal feeling in of
suth in that city says that individual it is rumored
intends to present $4,000 to the cause of Hungary and
civil and religious liberty. The person alluded to- the
writer adds has often done large things of this kind
that it is more than probable the rumor is true
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

pEsrirurE ExLE.-The editor of the NewYork Jour
nal of Commerce visited last week the wife of Polish
officer, who fought under Kossuth but now occupies
the gare ofa small house in that city with children
One chair and box constitute the furniture her
ment, All of the property brought with her has
been parted with in order to food Even part
the chdrens clothing and the few articles bedding
with the exception of two sheets aud coverd are in
the possession of the pawnbrokers. The husband is
weeducated but the wife says he cannot procure
work. and Poles cannot beg" The wife is lady both
inappsHFsaae and by birth shs Is III az present,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

RAILROAD AcoDENr.-The Baltimore Clipper of the 10Th
says The train of due here at O'Clock Sunday
evening did not arrive till o'clock yesterday morning in
consequence Of running off the track the Annapolis
Junction caused by the snow-plough catching
heap and throwing the engine off the track The eng
necr, MIR. John Sheckes, had his leg broken thu
Mr. Donah Gray, had several of his toes crushed
by wheels of the locomotive The locomotive cars
were considerably damaged but one else was injured
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

SENATE COMMITTEE on EEvEEs What has
become Of Mr., Kicker He has not been heard from
since the election and concerned to know what
effect its result has had upon his river evee ors
For or more after the adjournment of the last
Legislature heard much of the labors this gentle
and the engineer under his direction SURVEYS of
rivers bayous evecs swaus ec preparatory
it alleged to report upon general system OF
protection and drainage of the alluyal lands Several
publications made of the results of measurements
but have nothing of the expected report and plan
Can it be possible that Mr. Kicker has taken his defeat
hard withhold from the Legislature any results
he may have obtained any plan he may have to
mend for the future protection of the State from mum
datons We hope not 1t is certainly much his duty
to report his labors If he still member of the
Legislature We shall expect to hear response to this
call, or We may have to repeat it. "QuERY.n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

DEER SLAyERs--The 0gdensburg, IN. Y) Republican
states that company Of six men, who were hunting on
John Browns tract killed three hundred between the
fifth day of November 1851 and the day of January
1852 The saddles of these three hundred deer Welded
ahout $1,000
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

JUDGE sHARKEY.-The Baltimore Sun says that Judge
sharkey is extremely dissatisfied with his position Ha
The Captain General refuses recognize him
Consul but has ntmated that he will acknowledge him
Commercial Agent of the United States he will make
the application Judge Sharkey however, it is alleged
has determined to act as Consul or not ut all
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30
Bp the Southern line.
Charleston Market.

CHARLESTON, january %.
There has been only moderate demand to-day in the
Cotton market and the sales limited to 1900 bales
Total sales of the week TOO bales at extreme range of
61sOSAG U fb. The market has been depressed. and
closes with prices in favor of buyers Fair is quoted
nominaly at SIC u fb The stock hand exclusive of
that board ship. is $3.50 bales The weeks receipts
have been 104 bales.
The brig G. j. Abbott has arrived from NewOrleans
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

TITLES BISHOPS ARcHBIsHoPs-The pittsburg
Catholic and the Baltimore Catholic Mirror have both de-
cded that the title of His Lordshp.' Monsgneur'
in speaking of Bishops and that Of His Grace in speak
ing of Archbishop all out Of place this coun-
try The Mirror adds that it should be understood
that preates not ambitious of Ducal Lordy
titles.''
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

sMALL-Pox.-Dr. VIM Fields, of Wilmington, Del, says
in letter to the Blue Hens Chicken, that table
spoonful of good brewers yeast mixed with two table
spoonfuls of cold water and given from three TO
times day to adult and in less quantities to children
is certain cure for the smallpox
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

AN OLp ONIos.Stephen Onions, who has for than
sixteen years carried the mail twice week between Mar
boro' and Good Luck Nd without missing single trip
has just retired from the business at the age Of 50 years
In that time he travelled Al 600 miles
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30
FANCY AND DRESS BALl.--under this caption
the following advertisement appears in the Delta .

FANCY DaEss BAiL.The Pupils of the several de-
partments of the Public Schools Second Municipality u
tend giving Fancy and Dress Ball to come off on the
evening Of I'D February next at O'Clock The Ball will
be given at of the schochouses of which due notice
will be given
Ladies requested to bring their tickets of invitation
with them will be admitted without them
Tickets for sale at the principal book and music stores
No one has been able to find tickets at any of
the music stores, and it appears that the adver-
tisement is from an unfriendly person The
members of the Board of School Directors would
be glad to learn the name of the responsible
author of this singular advertisement.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

SENATOR RHETr.-The Charleston Mercury states that
this gentleman is detained from his seat in the Senate by
Illness He is at his plantation in ST. Bartholomew
Parish. tt.e|
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

PuLMoNIc WAFERs.-Call on A. Kendall & Co. ~ Mag
azne street. and be relieved from your cough 1t takes
but ten minutes Hundreds have been cured by the use
of Bryans Pulmonic waters at the insignificant expense
of TWENTY-FIVE cents
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-30

FROM j. b. STEEL, CAMP STREET. Mr. Steel sends
Adrian or the Clouds of the Mind, by G. p r. James
and NJ b. Field This is noyel-peculial in its double
rather joint authorship II has excited much curios-
ity. 1t is handsomely published by D. Appleton & Co