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The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1852-02-26

unnecessary Of tie L. S. Historical
.Society--New York, Feb. 23d.-Ni-
bio 5 saloon presented II gay and bril-
liant appearance this evening, the occa'
sion being the Ash anniversary Of the
New York Historical Society. The
theatre was densely packed, and thous.
andS were turned away, being unable
to obtain admit,ance. Mr.. Webster en-.
tered few minutes past Z, and was re-
ccived with great applause. Prayer
being offered. the orator Of the evenin.
MAS introduced. eve shall publish the
Grafton of Mr.. Webster in Second
Editon.) When nc had concluded the
above speech, which was frequently in
,errup,ed by bursts of applause, Mr.. w.
again spoke for some minutes in favor
uf the Union and Constitution. and clio.
sed with beautiful tribute TO the mem
DRY of Washington.
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1852-02-26

This 10 tgrate) business a. the Pri'.
oner said while attempting to saw on
the bars OF his cell window.
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1852-02-26

H'aahin3ton homs.--Washing,on. Feb,
23l. Wasling,on's birthday has bsen
very generally observed. The various
departments n,si ~ usual, hui shs Pres
iden, ordered business to be suspended
The Continental company paraded for
the first time, and made an imposing
display. G.. w. p. Gusts presented
them with beautiful flag, aud deliver
ed n pa'rintic address.
Mr.. Webster. ia declining 10 be Il
guest nj the Congressional banquet. re-
views the character Of Washington. and
says: Ills Farewell Address to the
American peopl. should be placed bc>
fore the community as oftcn as possible,
aud every one should be earnestly invi
ted to read and consider it. The polit-
ical maxims there laid down are inval'
liable. lis cxkorta,ion 10 love OF coun.
try and bro,herly affection among citi'
zens, ia most touching, and the soiemni'
~ with which il urge, the observance
of moral duties and impresses the pow.
er Of religious obligation, give TO it The
highest consideration, as truly di,in'er
ested, sincere, parental and christian
advice
The Democratic Convention in Lou
isiana, is to be held OH the 9th Of March
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1852-02-26

~ Tie Savannah Republican pa5-
iisiics letter fron Mr. stephens. Of
Georgia. t, Bis constituents in favor o:
maintaining TIE Cnion patty at the
South and sgains; their sending dele
gA,es 10 the National Convention at
Bal,im,r-, a. is proposed
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1852-02-26

ui- Tho African General, Cl.t
gnrnier, Kamoriciere and Bejau, have
taken up their residence on the i.Ish!
of Jersey. Thi. is an English hsst
and within two hours sail .f ne cor
OF France. il is surmised tina, Mi. I'll
idenco has not been selected without
view TO further revolutionary msv,
ments in Frnnce.-.N,DI
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1852-02-26

Eias"The Providence Journal states
tina, De Leander ut,ey, well known
and highly esteemed physician Of that
city, fell dead on Sunday morning,
soon after Using. lie retired the
night previous III apparent health, al,
though he has suffered considerably
for some weeks from injuries received
by being knocked down in the street
b. a horse.
~ WIN. j. Rorcu is the Wing
candidate for Mayor Of New bedford
in place of Charles Il. Tucker, who
declined the nomination. The follow
ing are the gentlemen nmoinaied fo
Aldermen :-Thoma. Nye, Jr, Isaac
NJ. West, Irlmot Luce. Mark i. Pal
mer, iona. Bourne. Jr Henry II. Ora
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

wound ratner ~ man Ior.y Thousand y YOU
and . Thousand osner sucn li l when
show that shougn sne ssatesmans person may
tower ana the ssatesmans voice may ring y
the Councli Chamber Of . naton, ms heart q
re have one) Y Tar away, nesting. SICK anc
weary n = quiet nome:
"a fact, ne statesman mas no home, but il
me oouncu ohamper OF 1ne Legislative Hall
ne IS 9 wrestler IN me arena-a strong wrestler
IN . grand arena' with thousands for spectators
ne hVes thefe. he triumphs there, he fall
'.hefe. - ne triumph, pays and an ovation fol
me VICTOR u ne fall, sneers, jibes, oblivion
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09
Proclamation
BY JOSEPH WALKER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE
! III MA

EXECUTIVE OFFICE BAToN RoueH August O. 1852.
WHEREAS The Convention lately at The State ca ol
In the Of Baton Rouge for tho Of changing Cons-
on OF the State Of louisiana has ordained That Immediately
adjournment the Convention the Governor shall
directing officers Of this State authorized by
hold the General Assembly,
poll every parish the State the places designated
the FIRST TUESDAY OF NOVEMBER next for the purpose taking
the good people this State in regard 10 the adpon
rejection Of this Constitution; shall BIO the duty Of said officers
receive the of al entitled to vote under the old Consu
on end under this Constitution Each voter shall express h opinion
by deposng separate to be kept for that purpose tkot
whercon shall DO written CONSTITUTION ACCEPTED
THE CONSTITUTION REJECTED such word a. will
dey convey the intention Of the AT the conclusion of d
election which shall be every respect the general State
now conducted the Commissioners designated
Tue same shall carefully ballot depoted
shall forthwith make due Secretary Of State
conformity to 'he provisions the existing law upon the subject Of
elections" ItaiiN
Now therefore, have thought proper this my Proclamation
notifying the qualified State of the ordinance
venon as aforesaid and furthermore commanding shers
oners Elections and NIL other officers therein the
people to assemble and vote the
tuion, the aforesaid OF NOVEMBER next
and that the proceedings be conducted thereof
conformity the ordinance with existing law upon the subject
Of elections By the Governor, JOSEPH WALKER.
CHARLES GAyAnnR, Sec. of State. aus Qpts
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

STATE OF AFFAIRS IN CENTRAL AMERICA The late treaty
ihaue py MI Webster and the English Minister at Wash
ingon having been rejected by Nicaragua the affairs of
Central America are left in very unsettled state sa,
Juan del Norte is under species Of quasi inaenendapt
government, composed of Councilthree Judges Mavor
| and Poice-most of whom Americans It sossertoa
that in despite of the Clayton and Buwer treaties Tho
British still have the right and will continue to protect
the Mosquito King The State Of Nicaragua has
her Legislature and will annul it is said the Atlantic
and Pacific Canal contract, including the transit ropte
The allegation that the company has forfeited its char
ter all persons will then be permitted to navigate ths
river and lake by steam.
The report of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa
RIGA states that the Emigration Society of Berlin repre
sented by Baron Bulow has made contract with the
Government for the founding of German colony the
river Reventazon Another German colony is also to b,
established the Matula road The first members of the
French colony to be founded the Golfo Duce who
We're to leave France 2ls March last that
the friendly protection and assistance of the Government
will not be wanting Nothing has been done to carry
the project of I'm English colony at Sarapiqu
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09
Proclamation
PAR JOSEPH WALKER, GoUvERNEUR DE L'ETAT
BUREAU DE L,EXECuTIF, BATON Roreg Aoat 1s6a

BUREAU DE L'ExEcUTIF, BATON RoueE, 8 Aoat 1867.
ATTENDU Conventon reinforcement assemble capitol
Ea vo de BaonRouge daus 10 but do changer la Ccau
ton de ia do Ia Louisne ordon6 "mmedaement apSs
de la Convention lie Gouveeur pubea procama
ton aquec ordonnea divers officers de Eta nuos
la o organiser recon ebres de rAssembles Generals,
scrn chaqu pnrossa de Eat endo ndquea
par loi LIE PREMIER ARDI DE proclaim
peuple Eat adopton rs do cete Constitution
do officers de recevo vote dc tous quiz
ancnne Constitution avaent 10 dro de voter ct De tons
qu 10 poden vertu do la prente Constitution Chnque
eecteur onuea opinion dsposan dams boto dsnes
aacte xcusvemen bulletin ou seont nts os
CONSTITUTION ACCEPTED ceux-ci: CONSTITUTION RE-
JETEE ben tee exriman clairemen ntenton dc
tlecsu la cl6tu de election lieu tors les
appor election gnerale dEat commssaes
ped son toas les bulletins
DEPOSITS puts resuta secreaire dE,at
omament dispositions de la oi ac,uele sur les elections"
En- M snvenabe de lancer cecil proclamation,
nofan les gau1 ordnnance sud de Convn-
plus oronnnnt les sher Comssa dEsctonse 9.
officers celia de bonner sasze
bier ct de acceptaion 10 r de In Constitution LIE
PREMIER MARDI DE NOVEMBER proehnin, CONNIE plA
les procedures oent coudnes ct les s noe
ordonnance dispositions alo acue les secou
Par lie Gouveneur, JOSEPH WALKER.
IA Seeretaire dEtat, Gpts
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

The STORM ALABAMA-The Grove Hill Herald OF
the LIST instant has account the storm in that
vicinity. The rain commenced there on Wednesday
evening, and continued without cessation until Friday
morning. The wind which commenced blowing at noon
on Thursday assumed the character gale soon after
shutdown, and thus continued during the night Corn
odder-sacks and cotton blown down in great GUAM
te and trees fences and sometimes houses were
removed by the breath of the gale. The creeks were
and the bridges washed away that the mail
rioers We're obliged to swim them with their horses in
reaching their destination The Herald saws: lust
ue scene never was in this country not even by
he oldest inhabitant presented itself last Thursday
ana thursday night, and We hope never will again.
Inc same paper states that during the gale flock of
sea-brds resembling Mother Careys Chickens an
IN the quiet streets of Macon occasionng no little
ss'onnsnt among the citizens Several of them were
sh0tss peer Hospitality TO strangers ia d,..rs,,'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

QUARANTINE THE MEpIrERRANEAN.--A correspondent
OF the Courier and Enquirer that the
Italian Governments adopting rigorous measures
against the introduction of cholera by American vessels
and urges the great Importance to Of avoid
ing the circulation this country of erroneous reports
respecting the spread of the epidemic.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09
Died.

On dnesay morning, September at 10 o'clock, JANE Frz
PATRICK aged 26 OF parish Duumore, Sligo
Ireland consort of Patrick Meghen.
ES The friends and acquan9nees of The family respectfully
invited her funeral THIS AFTERNOON o'clock
Franklin House. st. May Market without
further notice.
On Thursday morning September the Bare JOSEPH
aged months Of Capt jos. and JemmA Prebe child
common interest and promise.
Ga Tuesiny evening, September u at o'clock, CHARLES A
DOWNER aged "a years formerly Mobile Ala the
Cuban prisoners
On Tuesday, August Washington City, few
days Col JOHN NoLAN aged yesrs Of West Rouge
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

H. D. Hewitt, No. SO Camp street, has just received
splendid assortment of and beautiful music to
which we would call the attention of fair friends
Mr. Ii has sent us the following pieces:
Maiden awake from thy slumbers, serenade. by
John Daniel, 81 Rosebud Polka,' by VIM Vincent Wal.
lace "Blanche'' polka Mazurka by Frederick Burg
muller seen scott's Quickstep' composed by Adam
Stewart No of Les Amouretes three waltzes for
the piano, by Theodore 0esten The above are all from
the publishing house of Vim. Hall & Son. NewYork
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

CHURCH HOSPITAL BsirisH EMteRANrs.--Mr.
Bunch the British vice consul at NewYork has returned
from his visit to England having been highly successful
in obtaining subscriptions there for the purpose of
ing church and hospital in Network city for the BEN
fit of British and emgrants.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

REVOLVING GAsuALry.-At Norwich Conn. on Thursday
evening the 26h ut six young were by the break
ing through Of the floor of prvy precpitated into the
vault fifteen feet below, and the mother of two of them,
attracted by their screams fell in after them ladder
was soon obtained, but proved too short Finally all
were with great difficulty, extrcated alive but one is
hardly expected to recover.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

HE LATE STORM AND FREsnETs.-Deplorable accounts
OF the destruction of by the late and reshet
continue to come in from the interior of Alabama
and South Carolina In the fields below Augusta we
understand the water stood from one to five feet deem
In some localities the ears of completely sub
merged from one to three days Of course the destruc
ton was complete The damage sustained from the loss
OF CATTLE hogs and sheep likewise very great One
we have heard of below Augusta estimates his
loss IN corn at 10000 another at 10000 third at 10 GOO
bushels fortunately the crops upon the uplands are
unusually me- so that the country large will not suffer
as seriously as is generally anticipated We are not con-
casion an advance in prices e w Wv
.,. learn from the Miedgeville (Ga Federal Union
that great quantity of rain fell during last week in Mil
ledgeyie and its vicinity. The water courses in that
nave been very full stopping entirely all travel to
the North and East of They have been unable to
hear from the plantations in the river bottoms below them
but they fear that the injury to the corn and cotton is
serious ~ ~ -
we nave had atterly says the Edgefield u.s. CD Ad-
Vertser OIL the LIST instant season of weeks
.inaanse which has drenched valleys washed
our considerably The wet spell seems to have
given place at length to clear pleasant fa-weaher
sslei A'SA 'S'''" w A'S'' w
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

Fine IN sAvANsAH.-A dispatch from Savannah dated
the Sd instant says fire occurred at about hapast
five this morning which destroyed the machine shop
smthey and engne-house of the Georgia Central Rail-
road Company.
Three of the engines were somewhat injured but the
others We're all saved The received no damage and
there will be no delay in the transportation freight
passengers.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

THAT CHlcKEs- GocK'-At the end of their horizon
tai fagpoe Perddo street the Pierce and King Pic.
neers placed fierce looking tin chickencock. We
observed the other day that the said chicken cock
had his tail awfuly awry his comb battered and as
wilkins Mcawber would say in point of fact he looked
generally fused up Whilst we were rendering how his
mishaps had befallen him. informed that re-
spectacle looking coon of very emabe temper usually
but ahomnating chcken-cocks y who had for sometime
past been boarding in the neghborhood had the night
previous made his escape The whole matter was at
clear to u.s. We have doubt cooney Ia veteran of
the wars) discovered chckeneock by the light Of the
moon perched on his lofty post and determining to teach
him lesson, assembled attacked him and finding him
nothing but base imitaton contented himself with
ben ding his comb and tail into ugly shape and then
contt mptucusy descended As for the democratic story
that the mischief was done by thunder and lightning
ws think 1T ridiculous; thunder and lightning do not
attack such small game" thunderbolt or lightning
fash to strike chicken-cock, The idea is absurd
CooneY has returned to his quarters with most soyer-
contempt for democratic shams The next rooster
he goes after, viii have to be able to crow
We noticed yesterday that the chcken-cock was in a
bad way. His comb and tail had been Strengthened but
" the committee Of onen appointed by the Pierce and
King Pioneers has found it absolutely necessary to place
piece Of wire from the pole along his body to his neck
in order to support him which gives him very much the
appearances of skewered fowl ready for November
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

STARTLING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS find the following an
neuncemcn under the Geographic head in the Baltimore
sun the intelligent correspondent of that paper in this
city, having sent it under date of August 30:
Judge Larue, Of the First District Court was drowned
Yesterday He went outcn fishing excursion during The
recent heavy rains and flood and whilst engaged in his
amusement fell suddenly into the water and was drowned
Judge Larue will doubtless be somewhat surprised to
learn that he is defunct That Geographic correspondent
is a fast man
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

y THE TnuE IssuE.-Iajor Kelly's paper was as racy,
pointed pungent and genteely tartarsh yesterday
might have been expected from the first number Send
us two copies Major wish to lay the ammunition in
magazine to as r de oe the 14th and for bat
teries thereafter. -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

CLERICAL srRrKE.-The clergymen of Connecticut are
complaining their salaries altogether inadequate
the comfortable support of themselves and families
pamphlet has been issued by the cergymen of the Epsco
pal Church. setting forth the grievance 1t states that
the average salary of the clergy is not over $3.50
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

RIorous.-On Friday night, the 27th ut mob attacked
the house of Mr. Christian of Lynchburg Va because he
the author of the city ordinance requiring oil dogs
found at large to be poisoned. After throwing few
bricks and firing several pistols, the crowd dispersed
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

GAIsFoRps BENEFiTWe trust that the poet dramatist
and philosopher John Gasford will be fayorably remem
bcred by host of his friends night His benefit
of at the Varieties and amusement offered to those
who may honor the place and the occasion by their
ence The Pony Lottery is prominent and interesting
feature In the programme and will doubtless attract
large number of Juveniles each one stands chance
becoming the possessor of the miniature Bucephaus
Notwithstanding the long name there no doubt about
the animal being genuine For particulars of the enter
tainment see the programme in another column
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

3ih NJ The members Of the late Con-
tho copies 81 the Constitution they
NJ ID AS alIins It the Crescent Office. Our
& I'm please. designate the manner they
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

THE cArERrnLAH-The Grove Hill fAla) Herald of the
LIST Inst says that the caterplars have made their ap-
pearance in various parts of Clarke county, and are
destroying great deal of cotton 1t states that it is
somewhat earlier than usual for them aud II they con.
tiaus sny snsh Of tis tks soften crop Will be ssrsM
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

THE METROPOLITAN HorEL.-This magnificent hotel in
NewYork thrown open for inspection the first and
visited by thousands of strangers and citizens Up
wards of four hundred boarders had already engaged
apartments of which they to take possession
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

Our MINISTER AT BuEgos AyREs.-Mr peudleton. Tho
American Minister at Buenos Ayres, appears lately
interceded with Gen urquzs on behalf Of Dr. Asna and
family who had been ordered leave the country on
notice of twenty -four hours The letter of MIR pendo
written in touching style and was so effective
hat Gen Urqaza immediately revoked the order of BAN
shment and not only permitted Asna family to re-
main in the country but also several others who had like
wise been sentenced to Punishment MIR p did not inter
eede In his official capacity but personal friend of
~
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

CosIrLrIEsrARy.-The citizens of Mobile rendered n
complimentary ginner to Capt shufedt of the steamer
Black Warrior, and L. Mead ESQ., which from crcustan-
ces they felt compelled to decline.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

DEATH OF LIEUT.. LIrTIE.-The Baltimore American an
nounces the death of Lieut. Little of the u S. Navy,
Saturday morning the 2Sth ut in that city His death
very sudden from organic affection of the heart
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

DEATH OF PROF KINesLEY.The telegraph reports that
Prof James L. Kingsley SO long identified with Yale Col
ege died on Tuesday, the LIST inst after few days ILL
ness at his residence in New Haven Conn.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

THE ArLANTlc-The Buffalo Republican understands
that Mons Malefort has returned to NewYork for his
diving apparatus He is confident Of being able
tor n,,nt1 ,a farfin
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

FRESH BurrEa-The Washington Telegraph says a
patent right has been recently granted to citizen Of
Ohio for the preservation of fresh butter by chemical
process, to stand any climate for any time,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

RAILROAD AccIDENT-As the train of was go ng
from Lynchburg to Liberty Va, Saturday the 2Sth
ult and just it entered of the deep cuts large
rock weighing ten dozen tons fell from the overhang-
ing bank on the track-being about five seconds in
1t was oosened by the torrents that had
fallen the night before The engine was smashed and
one of the fremen slightly bruised
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

PosrAoE UNDER THE NEW LAw.-The law recently passed
by Congress, provides that each newspaper periodical
unsealed circular other article of printed matter not
exceeding three ounces in weight shall be to any
part of the United States for every ad
dtona ounce or faction ofan ounce cent additional
shall be charged Newspapers and periodicals not weigh
ing over one ounce and a half when circulated in the
state where published shall be charged half the
rates before mentioned The postage all transient
ter to be prepaid shall be charged double the rates
above mentioned
Books not weighing half pounds shall be CHARGED
one cent an ounce for all distances under three thousand
miles
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

REMARKABLE EscApE--A man at work in the Middle
Comm Quarry, fell distance of sxyfve feet few
days since into six inches of water covering solid rock
bottom, and injured slightly that he resumed his
in 6ay or two
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-09

ADDRESS TO JUDGE CoSkIING- The members of the
Buffalo Bar have presented Judge Conkling the
casion of his retirement from the Bench, with very
beautiful address Expressing esteem for his ability dill
gence. etc.