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AsrRAY.--We learn from the Alexandria Republican Of
the 18th inst that the previous night difficulty
Cured between Mr. Samuel Colburton and Mr.. G. W Bar
rett brothers law in which the former fired pistol at
che latter, wounding him very severely though not NOR
tally it is thought,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

The CAPIroLIAN yIs-A-vs-This is the rather original
title paper which clever and energetic friend
Winfree of the Baton Rouge Gazettee is the point
of starting. There is earnest and laborious
worker in the wing in the State louisiana and he
has moreover the capacity to make irst-rate paper
His post-oice is Baton Rouge and commend his jour-
nal to the patronage of our city merchants.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

MoRr.I1ry AMONG CHLpREN.-en Saturday evening,
the It'll inst five children died in East Kensington (Phil
adephia) from the effects of disentery They each
seized with the disease which separated them suddenly
from the circle of their friends in the afternoon of the
same day The cause of this great mortality attributed
to eatiug freely of green fruit
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

REFORMATION THE FIVE PoINrs-Nesterday, says the
Network Tribune of Monday the 9th inst CHANGED
stroll through that farfamed locality the Five Points
and confess to much agreeable surprise to the
aud sounds by which surrounded At the Old
Brewery" that recent vrulent ulcer upon the and
physical world found large company of children
the legitimate heirs of poverty degradation and crime
employed in rectng passages from the gospels and sing
ing hymns that must have awakened strange echoes
the locality entirely unused to them Around the door
stood group of fifty of Misery's children in rags
and dirt, and almost stod from the imbrutng effects
rum and ignorance Yet none of them seemed disposed
to disturb the exercises within young lady devoted
this repulsive place like angel of hope and
fro amcng her wretehed pupils and her and hopeful
smile was sufficient to check any unseemy remarks OF
| actions Of those in the street
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

TAXING THE VFL.-The ceremony of taking the white
veil by posuant for admission to the order of Sisters of
Charity took place yesterday morning in ST. Patrcks
Church The services conducted by Rt Rev Bishop
OReiy of this diocese After the clergy had assembled
holding lighted taper and preceded by six little girls
dressed in white wearing wreaths Of flowers and bearing
the upllfted cross. The postulant also beautifully
dressed in white After the Introductory services the
Bishop delivered discourse upon the of the
and the rights and duties of those who became connected
with it, Then followed series of questions to the candi-
date after which she conducted by the two speriors
to the vestry dsrobed of all her and embles
Of worldly pride and partially dressed in the habit of the
order Having returned to the chance the giving of the
veil and the concluding services followed and at their
close the newly member saluted her sisters
with kiss The exercises at the church concluded with
the celebration of High Mass by the Bishop Hartford
Courant. 4th.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

LYNcH,NcThe Republican of Iowa City, says that two
men named Pierce and William French were taken up by
the citizens on suspicion of having robbed Mr. A b.
Stlwe merchant tailor there and whipped till they re-
Yealed The concealed place of their plumber
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

BRAau.-A letter from Rio Janeiro published in the
NewYork Times draws attention the inequality of the
trade between Brazil and the United States Our country
takes of Brazil half OF its immense coffee crops cost
ing millions Of dollars all of which enters ports free
Of duty Brazil however imposes duty of thirty three
per upon the -four from the forty five
per cent furniture hundred and fifty per cent
carriages and admits nothing under thirty per cent
Mr. Schenck present Minister to that country has
endeavored to get these restrictions American
removed but far, without effect. The
pendent of the Times proposes remedy, to restore
equality of trade, that the United Scates should put
duty upon coffee.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

A friend was complaining that he should be
obliged to change his tailor suit of clothes would
last him above half of the time ought do and
inquired he could recommend him to any place where
he could meet with apparel more durable. Yes said
Lawrence, II could recommend you to Ghancery, and
there you may hayea suit that will last you for life
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

RAILROAD TROUBLES SErrLED.-The troubles along the
aroad west of Greensburg Pa occasoned by the recent
murder there amicaby settled Wednesday last
by the laboring men with their families leaving the
round in pursuance Of previous notice Large bodie
# citizens turned out to enforce their warning Thu
murderer although well known, has escaped.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

Regatta An CAIcurrA-T ctory Of Il Yankee Boat-Capt
Tillipghast of the bark Carlo Mauran of Newport r. L.
recently arrived Calcutta reports the of
sailing regatta that port in February last in which
Boston 'yawl boat entered by Capt Plummer, of the
Washington Irving of Boston, took the prize distancng
all competitors English and American boats only were
entered. The yawl was christened for the occasion
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

An OLD FoGs-An old-fashioned farmer, seventy year.
Of age who lives not than miles from Gncin
natl has never visited the city, and declares he neve
will He would walk hundred miles than ride
in railway train regarding he does all modern i'm
provements cities included as an innovation upon thu
customs Of his boyhood.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

EDUCATIONAL The fourth annual session of the Amer
Association for the Advancement of Education will
be opened at Newark n j., the 10th inst, and will
continue for period not less than four days The Right
Rev. Bishop Potter of Pennsylvania, will preside.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

CANADA LANps-The Quebec Mercury says that govern
nent has to the determination reduce the price
the public lands to considerable extent Not than
200 acres are to be sold to individual Fifty will
ne given to all poor settlers the public roads condi-
ton of keeping the roads in front of their farms in good
repair
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

Mr. Downing recently drowned in the Hudson river it is
stated, fine swimmer, but was dragged down by
lady, under his charge cliugng to him in the water
Numbers the occasion it also stated were hud-
died together. dragging each other down 1t would be
we'll occasions of this kind for any lady other per-
sou unable To swim. to remember that hand gently laid
on the shoulder hip of swimmer in such manner as
not to obuct the free motion and spread of his arms
will permit him render efficient service when by wildly
grapng cling to him the lives OF both placed in the
greatest peril.
Thus says exchange There is not the slightest diff
Guilty in the world in giving cool advice, but persons in
such situation the passengers of the Henry
Clay are not apt to be very philosophical
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

WHAT A For "A Mr., Stark, in a lecture before the
Young Mems Association, Of Troy N " gave definition
of the above;
1.-THE fop is complete specimen of an outside philoso-
pher He is one-third collar one-sxth patent leather
onefourth walking stick and the rest gloves and hair
As to his remote ancestry there is doubt but it is
pretty well settled that he is the son of tailors
goose He becomes ecstac at the smell of cloth He
is somewhat and to dream of tailors bill gives
him the nightmare By his air would judge he had been
dipped like Achilles but it is evident that the goddess
held him by the head instead of the heels Nevertheless
such men useful If there tadpoles there
would be frogs. They not entirely to blame
being devoted to externals, Paste diamonds must
have splendid setting to make them sell Only it does
waste of material to put S. worth of beaver five
cents worth of brains.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18
THE SHApEs.-The usual amount of good things will be
found in the bill of fare at the Shades to-day.

To PERSONS RUPTURED.-The many perma-
nen and eectua made by Dr. Sherman deserv-
ing of more than passing notice For particulars
his advertisement on next page
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18
me- PORTUGUESE BENEyoLEN'

ELECTION AND ANNIvERSARY.The members of this Assoca
Mr. Ale ander Peel Coffee house.
OF Canal Baonne Streets SUNDAY August w AZ
o'clock the purpose Celebrating the Fourth Anniversary a"
said Association and ectng their officers for the ensuing year
m precisely the Association will be formed al the
above place beautiful Banner and Portuguese
Flag presented by several its members and few
of their particular friends
Salute of hrone will he fired in honor OF the celebration oil
the day.
which, the Association will march through the principal streets
city, the Hall OF Polar Star (hson) Lodge No J.
II where the election for officers and fhyst
will place. terminating tho said Anniversary with Banquet
which will o'clock members and invited
gue.ts.
hopes every will be present this i'm
portant occasion. aulsl ANTONIO VIElRA il,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

ss- For the rev Constitution, in French and
English see Supplement.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

We are indebted the Clerk of the steamship Mexico
for Texas papers.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

LaeBr Houars-The bark 0riola to sail from Bos-
ton on Monday the eth inst for San Francisco, with
materials for eight lighthouses to be erected the Pa
cfc Coast
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

Anp1,A1 OF SwEpEs.-The bark Gov. Hickey Captain
Lorng arrived at Boston Friday, the 9th inst. with
hundred and seventysx Storage passengers after
pleasant passage of fortyfye days from Gotenhurg.
The passengers by this ship nearly all farmers with
their families and of property in Sweden who
have egrated this country for the purpose of settling
in Wisconsin where they have purchased farms
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

WRECK OF 4 WHALER--intormation has been received
Boston of the wreck of the whale ship ontaro-the
officers and crew saved.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

THE Texas DEBr.-The Senate Committee have prom
sed to report bill for the payment of the five millions
Eexas debt.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

FOUNDRY BURNED. The foundry of Messrs. Lawson,
sorunk Co.. in Louisville, destroyed by fire on the
It'll inst The loss amounts to $4,000.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

LATER FROM THE CAFE OF Coon HorE by an arrival
at Boston elvces from Cape Town to June 2S have been
received The financial condition of the colony was dis.
eouraging,
The war continued to rage with undated activity,
The Wesleyan Missionary station at Mount Box has been
attacked and pundered by the Hoteutots and Of
the residents killed, and numbers wounded.
party of Kafrs attacked detachment of the militia
ry killing and woundng nineteen and afterwards cut the
threats of the wounded and carried off large quantity
of ammunition. Gen Cathcart has made no movement
and his intentions were unknown.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

An EXCELLENT LIFE PREsERyER-A life preserver of a
novel construction has been placed in the rounda of the
Exchange,by James McGarrah the inventor 1t new
application of well known principle, by which every
settee and chair in board of steamboat will
life preserver in of accident settee is exhib
tied having tin tight vessel securely fastened beneath
the the legs of the settee protecting it from damage
and when thrown into the water, its buoyancy will
tain from six to eight persons The advantage of this plan
that these airvesels be applied with but little
pense to the ettees chairs without disfgurng them
Had the Henry Clay been furnished with such fe-pre-
servers the sad loss of life would have been avoided
every passenger would have had at hand means to
tain himself in the water, Phil. Ledger,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

PRoMoTloNs.--The following promotions in the Adju-
tant Generals Department have been made by the Pres
dent by and with the advice and Of the Senate
Lieut. Colonel Samuel Cooper senior Assistant Adju-
tant General to be adjutant General with the rank
Colonel July Is 1852, vice Jones' deceased Brevet Maj
Lorenzo Thomas, Assistant Adjutant General to be As
sstan Adjutant General with the rank of Lieutenant
Colonel, July 15 1872 vice Cooper, promoted Brevet
Captain Edward D. Townsend Assistant Adjutant Gener-
al with Breye rank of Major July 15 1852 vice Thomas
promoted and Alexander Z, Steen of Missouri Lieu
tenant in the late 18th Regiment of Infantry during the
with Mexico to the I'd Lieutenant in the Sd Regi-
Of Infantry, June So 1852 vice Martin P Parks
Jr., deceased.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

YANKEE NorIoSs-The prosperity of South Deerfeld.
Mass is closely identified with SO insignificant vocation
Messrs Arms took notion what could be made
at the business and have applied themselves to it
geticaly They employ in their shops, exclusive of
ttchers 25 hands, and 1876 dozen of the article pre-
pnred for the market daily The yearly sales amount to
$685. which is about double the cost of the materials
worked up Their has started up competitors so
that quite village of shops boarlinghcuses etc owes
its origin the aforesaid notion Enterprise and pros
perity are twin sisters. Jour. of Com.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

LIEUT.. HuNrER-This gallant officer, of Avarado re-
nown who cashiered after last war has been
restored to his rank in the Navy.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

Thanks to the officers of the steamer Florida for Mobile
papers, ~
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SINGULAR ARD SUDDEN DEArHs.-on Saturday, he'1th
inst. gentleman named Sheldon residing at Coopers
Hill N stepped into store at that place to wait few
moments for omnibus, when the attendant, stepping
out left him alone short time and after returning
found him sitting his chair feles his still in his
hand and his cigar in his mouth During the afternoon
several of the neighbors called to the corpse and
among them Mrs Shvers wife of Charles Shivers and
such was the shock to her feelings that she thrown
into spasms and died in a few hours afterwards
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

PoLIrIcAL.-Gen Edney of North Carolina, delegate
to the late Baltimore Wing Convention it is said has
been nominated to the Senate as Charge dAaires to
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.Nnm.noth shirss Goa. sI 25.

sEN'VHfF1VtF0 IJstt7 70 FESF q N ~"e1'
Modern Faafs aud very large should look for
voice of OUT SIZED SHIRTS, just received at
LEIGHTON.& co. S, SO CANAL STREET,
The LINEN SHIRTS the United States for THIRTY
SIX DOLLARS PER DOZEN,
LEIGHTON co. have also
YOUTHS AND BOYS SHIRTS,
of alt se guaranteed we'll made the Mems Shirts With hne
Linen Bosoms, Collars and Wristbands
MAMMOTH AND JUVENILE HOSIERY all the Intermediate
of
GENTIENEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, at
LEIGHTON & CO.'S
First Premium Shirt Emporium,
No. 60 Canal street. door ST. Charles street.
ts' Mandatory No. Park Place, New York. 9ptf
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Paul IL. T1heGrd,
TR NSI, AT0R

lS EXCHANGE ALLEY between ST. Louis and Cont s
t TEARD his the public and
that he will translate English and Spanish into French
CIRCULARS, PAMPHLETS, CONTRACTS, ACTS OF NoTAREs,
ARTICLES OF NEWSPAPERS, COMMERCIAL NOTICES AND
OTHERS LEASES, MEETINGS OF COUNCILS AND OTHER PUB
Lie MEETINGS, fact all kinds of writings. He will also
pose Articles Advertisements Newgpspe Letters renats etc.
He will devote his evenings the Books Of ca firm
EFr Office houts A. 81 P. apps 2ph
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

HOMEMADE GAs.--The Newark IN. j. Advertiser no.
tees an experiment which recently made in that vi
entity in lighting the resinence of Mr. W O. Dusenberry
President of the u s. Portable Gas Company, by the
of small apparatus. which does not occupy but
few square feet of space is said to require more
skill in its management than ordinary cole fire The
gas made from rosin gives clear brilliant light and
burns without any unpleasant smell The cost of the
thus manufactured estimated at 81 so per thousand
cubic feet the price of the apparatus is $3.50
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18


60 Camp street and Is Bank Place.
PIERRE OR THE AMBGulTlESby Herman Melville, in VOL
HlLDRETHS HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, volume g.
completing the work.
MYSTERIES, OR GLlAtPSES OF THE SUBSTANTIALLY
Charles W, Elliott In vol. l2Ino,
ADVENTURES IN yERMoST--by Jacob Abbott.
FORESTS OF NAMELY Jacob Abbott
THE MOTHER AT EoMEby J. s. c. Abbott aubo. OF jose.
pbine,' "Napoeou,i etc.
SERIALS.
LONDON LABOR AND LONDON Poorly AIaybsyy Par, 20
and q.
PICTORIAL FIELD BOOK OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION,
No. 95-prlce rs cents
auls ltgp For sale by j. b, STEEL SO Camp street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

\ q /GEoRGE WASHINGTON LODGE No GA
NJ this Lodge will be held WEDNESDAY
, EVENING, the 18th at ~ O'Clock, Masonic Hail
Of Periido Members
quesled to be punctual. By order -
arlS f. A. DENTZEL, Secretary.
r. ----szs-----
z AsiL WASHINGTON ARTILLERY, ATTENTION =
NV hereby to DRILL, Arsenal
Groi street. FRIDAY EVENING, August 20 halt
O'Clock. By order of
R. BANNIsTER, Lieutenant Commanding.
Wa. NJ. DECANr, Orderly Sergeant. aulS 81
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

The Washington a. CO. Commercial hoists the Flag of
Webster and Graham
Hon Robert Winthrop declines being candidate for
Governor of Massachusetts,.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

pROUGHT to the Police Prison of First -
II y District *
RACHAEL Black, 50 years old, SIX inches M
high upper teri says she belongs to Mr. John H. NJ
Graves o Scott county Kentucky.
WILLIAM, Dark Grill about 90 years old, eet3 inches high
says he belongs to MIR. Williams
The will please comply with the law respecting them
j. WORRALL Warden.
Newt .Aut7lst auQn aw3E
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

FKNOBACCO-S boxes Manufactured, in store
aa17 q FERD. KENNETH CO., sS Magazine street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18
James y. ClOad.

CABINET MANUFACTURER AND UNDERTAKEN
M, 81 RAMPANT STREET, Three Doors from Common,
the Newrenns and that
he prepared furnish all FUNERAL REQUISITES the shortest
and the most reasonable terms GIVE HIM CALL
lAw2p1T
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atIGAR. MEXICAN AND PLANTATION TO

Il
~ BACCorhe subscribers have constantly hand and for salt
lots to suit purchasers CUBA, HAVANA FLORIDA MASON
COUNTY, kENTUCKY, TENNESSEE AND MISSOURI WRAPPERS
AND FILTERS o Tobacco hogheads and bales selected for the
TURNER 4 RENSHAW,
So Camp 43s Tchouptouas street.
nhsnen halaL innr Lin
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Boots, Shoes and Brogans,

rEan AT WHOLESALE.
RE& Nov landing from ship Norfolk, and store general
! IN sortment of BOOTS SHOES, BROGANs, HATS, CAPS
ETC. Plantations supplied with prime RUssET BRoGANs Wool
MEXICAN PALM LEAF, STRAW and CAMPEACHY HATS a.
lowest market prices, by
jyls 3pdAW Frost CO. 10 Magazine
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-18

SIT. LOUIS BATHS.-The Bath Rooms of the
~ St Louis Hotel the public for single
tickets, or 81 so per dozen
Tickets the PRIVATE BATHS be obtained for famlie
D uo "A th
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SEEDS FOR FALL OF 1S52.-We aressssssss
~ receipt of SEEDS for
sale Seed Stores Caun 1879 Charles -
aus isepl GAY NELSON Seednen, Nurserynen Florists
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NSXCHANGE BANK, % Camp street
~ CHECKS AT SIGHT AND TINE ON
NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA,
BOSTON, BALTIMORE,
CHARLESTON, SAVANNAH,
MOBILE, LOUISVILLE, CINCINNATI
htlRACt BEAN d co..
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ENXCI[ANGE.-Exc on Boston and St
u "A Louis, at Sight ND Sixty Days Sight.
aus A. F. COCHRAN Il CO., u Tcioupioulas ST.
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CHiLcoTHE, Ohio, April 10, 1882
MgssRs STRARss MARVIN: GenismeM-Yours OF the is
hand reply Safe in the fire. EXCEPT YOURS prov
good for nothing. lost large Saiit PERFECTLY
ED-but in the SMALL sALAMANDER BOUGHT FROM YOI,
NOTHING WAS INJURED.
Your obedient servant WM I, CLEMSON
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vIVHE GREAT FIRE IN CHILICoTHE. OHIO

FENO PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS $40
II bundles PAPER, ~ 80 and 2?t For sale
ylS Il. W. POWEIL'S, Charles street
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La1O PROPERTY OWNERS, STEAMBOAT

CAPTAINS PLANTERS, etc.-The undersigned would en-
to celebrated BRlDGEWATER MINERAL
which acknowledged be uuequsled FIRE
PROTECTOR unsurpassed for painting every descp
The public invited call and speel
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