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How to get Customers.

In Freediey's "Practical Treatise on
Business" We find the following under
the head of "How to get Customers"
sin the progressive stages of civiliza :
ton men have held many erroneous
ideas, and have been chargeable with
much folly, but | am not aware that at
any time or IN any age, they consider it
sufficient to place themselves in one of
the main grooves of human affairs and
wait for fortune. Mercantile men have
certainly never entertained the idea that
all that is necessary, in order to do bust
ness, is to open shop or store and stock
1t with merchandise. To take some
means to inform the public of the nature
OF their business, and solicit their pat.
ronage, has ever been Il matter of pri-
mary importance. In the middle of the
seventeenth century, the shopkeepers Of
London made known their business uira
roce. The masters or proprletors would
take turn before their doors. crying
out What dye lack, sir; what dye lack,
madam!' and then run over list of the
commodities they dealt in, and when
tired, the task was assumed by the APP
prentice, thus making the city Babel
of strange sounds.
This democratic era was succeeded by
the age Of signs, which genius soon i'm
proved and ornamented by all magma
bic devices. Painting, gliding, .boavs'
heads, flying dragons, and flying swans,
were conspicuous emblems. As the
capabilities OF the printing press were
developed, shrewd men saw in it a
chance to 'unlversalize their sign board
They saw they could place upon it not
only their name and number, but a full
account of their stock and their range Of
prices; they saw that they could chal-
lenge the attention not only of those
who passed by their store, but of men in
all places and at all times. The present
is the era of advertising. Advertising
is the best mode of drawing buyers that
| can suggest. By means OF it men can
sell their articles that are valueless,
and make fortunes By it! Why should
not those who have valuable articles to
dispose of An extensive system Of ad-
vertislng is invariably resorted to by
those who have trash to dispose of, and
it succeeds; how much easier, then, to
sell useful and valuable article! i'd
uertis,ng and politeness are the main
levers to get customers. Advertising
will draw them, ability to fill their
orders will satisfy them, and politeness
will induce them to buy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-20

QUITE RREslsTIBLE.-Asa an induce.
ment to their clients, the Circleville
Journal says that all subscribers paying
in advance, will be entitled to first
rate obituary notice in case OF death.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-20

A city editor is "giving boots" to a
rival town, and among other saucy
things, says that it "takes several Of
their pigs TO pull blade of grass; and
they are SO poor that the foremost spizes
the spear in his mouth, the balance hay.
ing taken each other by the tail, when
they all give long pull, strong ul,
and pull! altogether. and il 1t break
the whole tumble to the ground for
want of sufficient strength to support
them. 1t takes three or four to make
shadow"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-20

Lay by a good store of patience. but
be sare and put it where you can find it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-20

THE GREATEST truths are the simplest;
so are the greatest men and women.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-20

CHINA.-The following extract from
DR.. Gutzlaff's work exhibits the Chinese
in somewhat new light. Foreigners
who know nothing about the internal
state OF the country, are apt to imagine
that there reigns lasting peace. Moth
ing Is, however, more erroneous; insur.
rectons of villages, cities and districts
are OF frequent occurrence. The re-.
fractory spirit OF the people, the oppres-
sion and embezzlement of the mandar.
ms, and other causes, such as dearth
and demagogues, frequently cause an
unexpected revolt.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-20

A burden which was thoughlessly 60,
must be patiently born.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-20

The cornerstone Of the present Cap
itoi al Warrington was laid in 1922.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-20

AT a cheap boarding house, where
board was at two dollars and half
week, there was huge feeder, who
learned" the price of weeks board in
three days out of .h- seven. Butter
was extravagantly high, and Of this h.
was especially fond, preferring it
-"thickly spread
On corresponding chunks OF bread"
One day the landladv, whose patience
had become exhausted, said 20 hint
"fhat butter, Mr., that YOU are
eating, and appear to like so much, cost
two sh'llings aAd sixpence pound"
"D'd it, though !" asked tide gour.
mand; then reaching on, his knife, hr
took up big lump, and putting it upon
little piece of bread, he rolled it
round in his mouth appreeiatingly, say
ing:
"Well, now, should say that butter
was really worth it %
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-20

Mr.. Webster's Congressional career
embraced eight years in the House of
Representatives and about nineteen in
the Senate-in all about 81 years.
.Aljuny Register.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-20

A FRENcHMAN thinks the English Ian
guage is very tough-"Dare is look out, "
he says, (Which is to put out your head
and see; and look out, which is to haul
in your head and not for to see-just
contrarie."
The remedy of tomorrow is too late
for the evil OF o-day.
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Johns wife and John were tete tete.
She witty was, industrious he. Says
John 81 have earned the bread we've
ate" "And l." says she, shave urn'd
the tea"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-11-20

An auctloneer was selling a 10, OF
land for agricultural purposes. Gen
tlemen,' said he, "this is the most de-
lightful land. 1t is the easiest land to
cultivate in Observation-Disclosures so light
SO very light. Mr.. Parker, here, will
corrobordte my statement-he owns the
next patch, and he will tell you how
easy it is worked" Yes gentIemen,''
said Mr.. Parker, cit is very easy to
work 1t, but ITS plaguey sight easier
to gather the crops.
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EpITAPH ON A LocoMoTlvE.-By the
sole survivor of deplorable accident
(no blame to be attached to servants of
the company:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12
Texas Land Titles.

Some ten or fifteen days since, we published a
notice Of decision Of the Supreme Court of
Texas, to the effect that all lands We're the ex
elusive property Of the State, and as such not
subject to the location Of individual grants. The
decision is in every way singular one it can
not stand before a superior decision Chat OF
Judge Story y and seems to us nearly as CEN
surable legally as, and worse morally than, al
ca post .fdcto law.
The locations decided against were made UNI
der the permits or scrip Of Texas, issued when
credit was extreme lberality, if not absolute
charity to her When she obtained this, the
donors. (she may call them creditors, but in
the hopeless hberality of their contributions
they were absolute donors,) took the mere SEM
blance of responsibility In the yicissitudes Of
fortune, this semblance passed, like any negotia-
bic paper, into the hands of (what the law CALLS
innocent holders. They trusted in the faith of
Texas--are they to be deceived now If so,'let
Texas blot cut one page from her history let
her forget her own fame and the honored memory
of men, without fear and without reproach, who
won her victories--and take position as the most
marked Of repuaiating States Ii she will not
pay debts of honor, what will she pay
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12

this debt, and then place the Executive depart
ment under strict penal enactments for q faith
full performance of its duties. BY these pro-
visions, direct responsibility will be brought
home to the several departments of government
and to its officers, and any neglect of the high
duties intrusted to them will render them anne
nable to the law and public opinion. Should
these or similar suggestions be adopted, it will
be seen by reference to the tables in the proceed
ceding articles that Il taxation of about three
fourth's of one per cent. will be sufficient to meet
| the interest and liquidate the debt When the
present Indebtedness has been adjusted, safe
guard to the future prodigal expenditures should
be provided by limiting the right of taxation
unless sanctioned by direct vote of the people
| for n specific object.
| Having pointed out a manner of adjusting tho
present Indebtedness Of the city, just and easy
of application, / shall in my next, refer to thu
proper balancing of the legislative department
of the city government. MACON
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12
Metairie Course Races.

race came off over this Course Saturday although
the regular meeting docs not until Wednesday
next The day was fine the track in splendid condition.
and there a large number OF spectators Ihe race
was sweepstakes for three year ODDS $500 subscription
three mile heats and the entries Louis Oh Julia DEAN
and sria Hoods all started The betting not very
spirited Julia Dean appeared to be rather the favorte
against the field The of Maria Yoods announced
before the start that she lame but that she would
go for the money
FIRST Hea-7iia Dean took the lead closely followed
by Louis On. and Maria Hoods left long way
behind This position was maintained throughout the
first two miles and half when Lois D. Or went up to
Jua and passed her with great kept the lead and
won by about four lengths Time, $685. Maria Hoods
was distanced
individuals who had invested in Julia Dean stock were
exceedingly anxious to pile up Louis d Or offer
ing any kind of odds that could be asked The fy how
ever. had but few friends the chances for hedging
| were desperate
Second Eeat-Lopis d Or placed himself ahead af-
the start and although in the third mile Julia made
effort to get by him, he kept in advance and came
home easy winner in 6:l3
We append summary:
FiRsr DAy-Sa,urday jan 10. ls52--swecpstakes for
four year oldS5OO subscription halt forelt-three nile
! heats.
| D. f. Kenner's b. c. Lous D Or by imp Sarpeon,
dam Pcayunc L !
| w Cotterell's CHI f. .Juiia Dean by Albion, dam
Trinket .".......,.
| Hill & Nunnalees ch T. Maria Doods by Yorkshire,
| dam Margaret Woods by imp Pram. dis,
The regular meeting for the Club commences
Wednesday next. and much sport is anticipated. TIL,
track is one the finest in the United States and Mr.
Tenroeck fitted up the stands in excellent style Th
ladies apartment in the members stand is decidedly thu
neates arrangement have in the Southern coun
| try; in fact it is regular parlor.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12

GEN HoUsToN.--Gen. Sam Houston recently
delivered lecture at Hartford, Ct, on the
character and treatment of the North American
Indians.
The aim of a discourse to in the public mint
u more favorable feeling towards the red man and t.
show the grveos wrongs they have suffered by govern
ent agents and spectators and the that have
frequently induced them to raise the club against
the whites.
He claimed that the whites almost invariably the
aggressorsthat the Indians body never broke thei,
treaty compacts, but faithful to their pledges.
was true that single Indian two three of them
would sometimes slay white man for plumber. In such
eases an appeal the chief would the surrender
The murderers But the whites on the frontiers too often
pursued u unfortunate course.
They have too frequently made upon whole tribe
for the offences committed by few Indians This is
to be justified than acts of hostility by aneghboring
State upon whole county on the ground that two OF
three citizens of the county had committed an offence
upon the people of the State.
In this way border sometimes engendered He
said that the Government expanding six millions
dollars year to preserve peace with the Indians
the frontiers of Texas New Mexico etc 1t was mostly
useless He would guarantee to keep peace through the
whole line for one hundred thousand dollars year.
He did it the Texas line, during his administration
there with ten thousand dollars year and did it ciecu
ally. Kindness would do more than violence with the
indian; and especially preservation of good faith witt
them is necessary.
He had known them frequently deceived by the whites
md in instance appropriation of $4,000 by Con
gress was almost entirely fched from the Cherokees by
agents and others who did not give them $4,000
Worth of goods in return for the whole
Gen. ii. spoke with much feeling of the frauds ant
abuses racticed upon the Indians and appealed to TIN
penpe to give attention to this subject and shielt
The red man from the robheres practised upon him.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12

king the composer An act of grace too, has been
passed in favor of that old vortc with the Dresden pub
lie Madame SchroderD who had also been in dis
grace read consequence Of her having been mixed
up in political affairs 54
The success of the Italian opera company vt ST. Peters,
burg has been very great this season. to the latest
counts This is easily accounted for on mentioning the
namestof the artistes, viz Grsi and Persani Signora
Medori Signora Marray and Mile de Metric Signorh Ma
rio. Tamberlk, Pazzalin Rossi. Tamburin, Tagliafco
Polonic Cecconi Ronconi and Herr Formes.
The olCp,l composed by NJ Duprez and just given at
Brussels appears to have gained of esteem So
great however is confidence in the determined en-
orgy of the admirable tenOr-to which, indeed his sue
cess as singer largely duc-that shall not be
scd he force for himself his way to certain merit and
composer. The last tenor singer who com
posed operas Rossns first Count .4artta Signol
Garcia Signor Costa might also be cited having fig
ured as a vocalist only by the merest accident.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12

PRoF. KNKEL-This gentleman has arrived
in our city For several months past he has
been engaged in this country, raising great
national German fund loan The object of this
we do not clearly understand. but we gather
from Prof Kinkel that it is not to create rev.
olution, but to place the republicans, or rather
democratic men of Germany, in position for
efficient action when anticipated revolutions
break out in Europe, and the issue is decisively
made between Russian autocracy and German
freedom. We believe he solicits nothing more
than contrbutions-has no attack to make upon
the American policy of non-intervention-ahd
asks no governmental aid. Further than this.
we believe, (if we understand Prof K.) he does
not seek to make but to meet crisis, which APP
pears to be inevitable, by his operations on this
continent. --r.
However, on Wednesday night he addresses
our citizens at Banks Arcade. His reputation,
and the novelty of his mission, will command
for him the largest popular audience.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12

MR. NEArIEs BENEFr-The Neto Play,--Mr. Neafc
takes benefit at the St Charles tonight, and produces
his play of Harold the Merchant of Calais This
piece which brought out by Mr.. y, at Richmond is
said to be the best dramatic production written in
America, 1t proved highly successful at Richmond and
the Republican thus speaks oft
:. The Nec Tragcdy--rhe new tragedy. entitled the
Merchant Of Calais. written expressly for Mr. Ncaic
by gentleman of NcwYork, produced at the theatre
Wednesday night. with complete success 1t is &C.
cely of the best dramatic productions have
witnessed and though in the height of admiration
may over-rlte its excellence must say it contains
many passages. in opinion indispensable. in lofty
imagery. Or poetic beauty of language The sentiment
and language however do not constitute the only recon-
nendation of the play The story is Of thrilling in
ercst diversified by of love rivalry hypocrisy and
jealousy and the incidents follow in such rapid
sion that the attention is enchtincd from beginning to
end.
1t affords pleasure to say. that the play
markedly well presented considering the brief time al
lowed the company to prepare themselves. Mr. Neae of
perfect and fully sustained in the character
of the Merchant. his high reputation as an actor,
Mr. Neae having left to fulfill other engagements.
those who failed to witness his new play may well wish
him speedy return,
The paper from which the above is taken is good atl-
thority such subjects and feel confident that our
citizens will he anxious to and judge for themselves.
81 CHARLES THtArRg.-The performances this house
last night were for the benefit Mrs Rynr deserving
actress and the attendance though fair not good
as we expected of the pieces performed was the
'H -. ~,
oruef I" pay 'eIeo compliment 10 ''f ery WHO per
sonated the drunkard Middleton Never have
character more beautifully drawn The ranid transition
| - ,.,;,;. - i.,,t;. a., MT; % 81,
r''" l'S''!to'S W "'s''''''n ,i'' i,''''s VI '"'
drSpalrng rlebrlatc pemtehce anu me hoy resolution
We're ali depicted with lite-ike fidelity. Mr. p was
,cto with the most enthusiastic o,ul,us and at III,
| n ,f
conclusion OIL the piece was caeo before '''e curtain
! Tar r,NrRr,, M,xsrRr1s-Thcse CHARMING vocalist,
| ,,. , i.,. ,,s+or,., so, n,,o1,o,,,,;r h ~, h
ri' our c'VS StS'''"'S i' pi'''>op''l:' "i'e we o
A..
urday night was of the pleasing entertainments
wa cvnr attended
/ w
salo. the famous English tenor and the rival o
Brnham some fifteen or twenty wears AGO is lust dead
| -, .4.,,. - ~. ,r: m
uleh j. Sl'' " ut attempting "n OPERA 'ls concerts
by the way have been more successful than ever before
An opera by Severn is at the IIaymarkct.
anothor IN, Mr. Bacbe said ia lac n yong Enpi;sb n,usi
oa, o. ,,,oh ,,ro,isn Mr. ma Nrs Sins Raorr, .,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12

JuDGr yNcH-udge Lynch, according to the Marshall.
( Democrat has been operating to extent in that
neighborhood At the late eight persons tried
and found guilty two of WHOM lived in Marshall and the
other six the hills Mill Creek. odd man Birch
seventy years Of age compelled to leave the
country he settled there twenty years ago from
Monroe county. Indiana He had three sons--Jon
lynchcd to death in Arkansas Bob Birch is under
sentence OF death and at large and Tim Birch is in Mar
shall county Jail charge of larceny. with every pro-
liability Of his going to the penitentiary
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12

j. G. MoRGAS, ExoHASGE PLAGk.-Morgan keeps NJ
with the times and there is nothing or interesting
the book line that he does not place upon his counter
his shelves AT the earliest moment possible He know
how advertise. (as the million may this morning in
The Crescent. If anybody is in the post-oifce waiting
for letters to be distributed passing through after dis
ributon Morgans offers him the most pleasant ounging
OF exit place imaginable We cannot begin to read o.
even notice onc-haf of the works he sends us an,
that is the best evidence of the variety OF his stock
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12
Political.

The Democratic National Convention which was APP
pointed by the Baltimore Convention with power to fill
gacances.' in 1913 have held meeting in Washington,
all the States being represented with the exception of
South Carolina The delegate from that State authorized
the Chairman by letter to give his vote 1t was unar-
imously recommended to hold the next Convention for
nominating President and Vice President in Baltimore.
on the LIST of June next
The new Secretary of State of NETWORK Hon Henry
s. Randall Hon John c. Wright Comptroller Hon Levi
s. Chafeld Attorney General, and Hon Henry Fitzhugh
Canal Commissioner installed into office the LIST
inst
The Legislature of Maryland meets to-day.
The Alabama Legislature has passed resolution.
sustaining and approving of the of their Senators
Representatives in Congress who voted in favor of the
Compromise.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12
.se,U FaH and syInte,. Clothing
SHERMAN s. PIERSON

SHERMAN s. PIERS0N,
Ne. Magazine, corner street.
~ BY steamers 'eos Union and Winfield Scott snl
arrivals VS. have received splendid stock of
NEW GOODS,
manufactured expressly for the Srw0rcns rrta which,
aters workmanship will compare amy
The stock consists, in part, follows:
BIA0k Blue Brown and Olive Cloth Fosts
Super Rlnsk Cloth Dress Coats;
Black Blue mud Brown Paetot Office CoRs
Sack Or"r Goats;
Short F~nSh snea;
Dr,h, Brown en,l Olive Deyonsiire Over CoaI.i
DRAFT and Blanket
Fancy Tweed Empire Business Goats Short snr.:
Drh Ca PHletot Sacks aud Short Sacks;
Fnury PelsrsbsIu Turn Coats (two n o,clt
Blue" Brown and Grown (rrnl Ens' Petcrsa Sac Over Coats;
PANTS.
Plain, Striped and Fancy Cashmere PANTS;
Black D,eskn aud Cloth =.
Gray, Black mixed and Drao Tweed 81.
Blue and Black Same -.
super Scotch Cassmre E..
VESTS.
Super Bhck Satin VESTS
Cashmere and Cloth VESTS;
Embroidered Cass =.
Figured freualns =. (new style, Nv frontal
y. Fancy
Fancy Silk Cashmere .
nrub tnssimsre and Tweed =.
Fancy Valencia Alpaca and Burs,h VESTS;
hnh@nd White Narcotics Rich Satin Vests for soirets.
BOYS CLOTHING.
Bows Black Cloth FROCKS;
Colored Cloth PAIEroTS and SACKS;
Fancy THocd SACs and PAIEroTS;
Fanny Plaid and rsn Cashmere PANTS;
Seenixed and Gray Iainet
Black Cashmere
Boys Linen Bosom SHIRTS SUsPENDEHs.
FURNISHING GOODS
onr stock IN this line complete every article gculs
mans wardrobe
Sue Armenian aud Mvrno UNDERSTiIRTS and DIR AYERS
White Flannel
hlerino and Cotton HALF HOSE GLOVES; SIisPENDERs.
White LINEN Cambria and SILK Pocket N DKERCHIEFS;
| Super Black and Fancy Silk CRAVATS;
| MONEY BELTS COLLARS, PORTE MoNNAIES er
IL The above Goods hav.
'ston nd In cut superior. We respectfully
The public confident that low and well goods will give
satisfaction
| ~ Goods freely shown. SHERMAN 4 PERSON
I o28 MaTh 9ptf No. Asga1ms street, corner taunl.
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AUCTION SALE PANrrNGs-0ur cOn,oisSe'ns in the fine
have excellent opportunity Of adding to their col
ectons of paintings from the fine lot to be sold at
zion this morning at Armory Hall, portion of the pic
recently arrived from Europe and the balance
from collection made with great by gentleman of
this city Az will be sold without reserve TO the highest
bidder. Sale to commence at hali-past 10 O'Clock
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12

present any man as a sectional candidate, would,
It seems to us, be a very poor compliment. 1t
will be certain to make very little profit for the
party in power. However, let the curtain rise ];
the audience is ready for the play
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12

We commence on outside to-day. an interesting
story by Dickens entitled :: Longmore Park Mrs.
Ranford,s New Years Dinner It will be concluded in
orr two next numbers.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-12

JosErH ErrnU 16 CAMP Sr,rherc is use in advising
our lady friends to 80 to Mr. Eters establishment They
all him. and if they do not they have got their
houses furnished they wish upholstery carpets mats
curtains wall paper etc, let them by all means. look in
upon Mi Etter's handsome stock.