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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-05-06
Mr.. Lanata presented the following, and it was
on his motion referred to the Committee on
Streets and Landings: ,-s 7-

Resotred That the Comptroller be- and he Is hereby
authorized to sell at auction the lowest bidder after
ten days notice. the contracts for the cleaning Of the
streets and repairing Of the paving of the streets in the
Office and subject to the approval Of the Common
nupc
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-05-06

PAIN STOPPED INSTANTLY
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF almost miraculous
auc the sharp darling pain this cruel complaint In
the sufferer the delightful
NewYork many brought
door the READY RELIEF the
a strengthen the and supply the with
vitality the loss which the the
paips
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-23

From PERSAMBUco.-By the arrival at Phila'
delphia OF the brig VIM Price, Capt Qug, from Per
nambuco Nov. % learn that the port was healthy,
the province quiet, and the coming crops looked we'll
and sugars from the interior coming into the mar
ket with great briskness. large business would be
done in sugar andcoee at advanced prices were not
for scarcity Of shipping
The question Of credit between the English houses
and shopkeepers has terminated most avoraby by the
association of the latter declaring that their members
at liberty to purchase such terms as the English
houses would consequently revival in business has
taken place at the long and established credit of eight
months.
Exchange has undergone an improvement; about
$4,000 has been taken est and the Government has
taken al6oo0 at2ss Importations have been limited.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-23
R The Philadelphia Bulletin comment,

II The Philadelphia Bulletin comments
with great severity upon the pardon of Eshcr BY Gov
Bgler, of Pa. We extract portions Of The
ticle:
While the public has been congratulatng itself on tho
triumph of Justice over lawlessness in the conviction
and sentence of Esher for hs assault citizen o. tho
pole the astounding intelligence has fallen like thun-
derbot the town, that the Governor has virtually
offered bounty on such outrages by the pardon ofhe
culPrit.
paralced in their atrocy, and which had continued M
punished for period that almost dsheartened the %
triot, the punishment Of Esher was hailed by honest
without distinction Of party the dawn OF better
day, return the reign of order, proof thai
there was yet virtue and vitality In the Government
Had the sentence OF the offender been severer the gen
era satisfaction would have been greater for an exam
pie was wanted 1t was sad to put an end at once and
orevert to lawlessness, but mild sentence was gwen IN
order that there mig be preext for Executive ~
erposition To-day theres but one vocein the commune
ty, voice OF indignant anger and rebuke Could Gov
Bigler hear the universal reprobaton with which W
act has been received, he woudf not entirely Gallons
wish bis right hand had been wifhered before he signed
the pardon.
TWAS but few nights ago. the very night this par
don was granted, that party of gentlemen In the d.
trct where this outrage took place assaed In IT.
darkness by bickbats from secret roe; and theo
is consequently but one voice among respectable mfA
whether Democrats or Whigs-a spontaneous cry III
the perils Of midnight assault and assassination ma.
override every consideration of party While limb md
life is at stake while DULLES prowl ut polls and dog foot
steps IN Dizziness the pardon OF whose sentcnce
was only too clement is an outrage on tho community.
What security has any man, what safeguard Is el fos
freedom OF opinion if justice Is to be crcumvented IN
this way, and immunity given in high quarters TO NO
lence?
Itwss but the other day that man, several times 10
dcted for keeping disordery house, at last con.
vcted yet scarcely had the prison doors closed onhm,
when pardon from the Governor appeared, and tho
cuprt discharged The release Of Esher Is NOT tho
first instance OF bounty being awarded to wrong-h
not solitary example Of the Governor nerrupting the
impartial course OF Justice We come to pass, In
deed that makes the patriot almost despair The hon.
est industrious awabiding citizen is at the mercy d
every pest to society," sAd dares not rase his voice %
express a candid conviction, from fear of backgusrds
and bullies, over whom the mantle Of Executive elem
ency is extended in anticipation
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-23
The boundary Commission.


FoRT DUNCAN, WESTERN TEXAS, Nov. %, 1854
| have the pleasure TO announce TO you the
safe arrival OF tie party CT the Boundary Commission
under Mr. Marine Chandler. They came through SANTA
Rosa and San Fernando having been compelled 10 aban
don the work the Rio Grande owing TO want OF pro-
visions consequent on the loss OF the boats in the rapids
Mr. Chandler describes the country passed over a.
one of great difficulty and danger; his men suffered
drendiuy from exposure and from want OF clothes and
other necosaIie but have been brought safely through
to this place. Lieut. Green, commanding escort, ne
serves great credit for the in which he
o the murder of the late laented Col Crng the whole
duty OF the escort had to be borne by this young but
wclldeserying officer, and the excellent manner in
which he has acquitted himself OF it, shows his capabi
ity as a soldier.
The party under Mr.. Chandler were visited by band
OF CaInanches under the Chief Mawo the Paso de los
Crmanches. This is the band who it is supposed, had
lately murdered number of men ON the San Antonio
Road. They had with them number of gold fifty dol
lar pieces well articles of clothing taken from the
bodies OF their victims.
When near Santa Rosa, the party stopped by a
band Of negroes and Indians under Wild CAT who is
now living that town. snort conference between
Lieut. Green and the chief ended in the party being al
lowed to pass without medication.
Mr. Chandler brings with him, in the form Of notes
dravincs specimens of mineralogy &C., an amount of
information that cannot but he exceedingly interesting
those DESTROYS of being advised of territory 80 little
known as the Upper Rio Grande
We congratulate the friends Of Mr. Chandler, and the
party under him. their safe arrival aud trust to
be able read the report OF the work committed to his
charge.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-23
70" Dright's Journal Of Music says: w

I.
think the following paragraph, from German Musical
paper) contains for folks this side OF tho
water
Jenny Lind, nee, ding to Barnun's account, has 70
ceved s3O6 eco ioi her portion Of the receipts at nc
Concerts Barnums lion share Is Of course much larger
Henrietta SontsR's experiment in America does mo-
seemto be so successful in Mr. Barnum she hast dar
gerous opponent he Is doing all possible In favor
Abon, who Is singing for him @ Very unpleasant %
have already taken place. great distwbanes
having arisen at Sontags Concerts and at serensdes
her honor
Where did the German editor get his inforrnstion'
The following, from the same paper will, we thnS,
arouse smile from our readers:
Some one having written to German Musical PR
that Josef Gungfs want of was the cause o.
return to Germany with but seven members Of ~ j..
chestro another paper explains the fact fhus ~ n.
learn from authentic that the reason was nc
want of success but the other hand, the pron -
60 great that his musicians broke the contract WIN
made in Berlin, and demanded an increase OF sa'sl
whchhe would not grant but contract in Amene. -.
of no value o and Gupgl therefore could no. force 80
by law to keep the one made with him. The NemcS
has already reached some Of these people, who 49,
out roof 10 cover them are suffering the punisn ~
of their evil deeds" This will be news 10 soms "
these people" we opine
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-23

From RIO De JANEIRo.-Dates from Rio de
tranquil and the prosperity of the empire never more
favorable Dock yards being built along the coast
tie digging OF canals commenced and railroads in pro-
gross of completion and every that hns ten
dency to advance the happiness of the people. The
Emperor Is foremost TO succor the good cause
The sales of Coffee from the lst to the 18th inst
10000 bags at full prices $1,000 bags of these for
tie States, and generally brought $780, Dealers are
finer the stock is not IL 900 bags; but the
weather is favorable, the supply will be largely
increased before many days roll over our heads.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-23

PUBLIC CoSrRAcrs.-A rlmOr having OF
tanned currency, through some of the corresponae,
OF distant newspapers that the Secretary Of the 80
had declined letting out contracts for work 70 be coco
under his supervision, and had referred sPpnc.sS y
the two Committees Of Congress, we have inqus "a
the proper quarter as to the truth of the report
have ascertained that IL without the sghese iosn
ton. The Secretary has not only made no so ~ -.
cision, but he has not even had occasion 70 consoa
question. He will continue to discharge every ou y"
posed on him by law 90 long - ne remains 10 omce
National Intslbesno@'
~ In East Greenwich, r. l., which coa.
tsins population Of about AGO. the town sesn
sold, since August last, two hogshesds of Ne~En
rum. fifteen casks of brandy, besides othcr hquos~
The Providence Journal says the people are NOT essn
svely engaged in any mechanical pursuit requiring ~
great amount Of alcohol, and the Inference 10 fh9 -
ly al the liquor sold must have been for ms@1,.
The inference 10 that the town must be very scS'
place
n On Sunday afternoon, Abijah Hunting
ton aged 81 years. one of The Let survivors Of Ae wse
witnessed the battle Of Lexington on the 18th =
the church on the spot where the fight took piacs.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-23

FKoN Observation-Disclosures from Barbados
to the 9th inst state that the yellow fever was prevail
ing to considerable extent but was on the decrease
and confined principally to the country, II had been
very fatal on board British man-ofwar, and the CAP
tain of brig had died name of either not stately
These were the only vessels that had been visited to
any exien. by the disease
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-23
Total saIvage and .xn,rea,
salvsgs.
Value OF
U.aa.1. -
q, Ig4. 300 ssna 6aa A "a 5sl

ScVlpb3J VI, fJ7,o69
IestmAfe the value Of property lost in vessels and
eargoef BY bgng Of vessels and expenses on vessels
and eargoes afer leaving this port to be near 900
for eight years And the amount of money lost to the
country and the world over and above the salvage
and expenses for eghtyesrs win not vary much from
$soooo The WRECKS have occurred within die.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-23

eighth dsy his sueerings were 20 cruel a. h 49,,
IS great favor, that they would kin him b sIsvIs
ton
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-23
Commercial Report.

ELLwooD WALTER, Esq, Secretary of the
New York Board of Underwriters, has fur.
nished us for publication the annexed annual
report, received from their Agent, ]. C. Hoyt,
Esq:
KEY WEST, Dec Is, 1852
SIN respectfully submit, to my employers, and
all persons interested in commercial pursuits my an
nua report and list of Marine disasters at and near
this place.
During the past year twenty two vessels have been
ashore and put into this port in distress
Estimated value Of vessels and cargoes. . 1868 900
Amount of salyage. SOLE
Amount Of expenses. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. e25s8
Total salvage and expenses .. sI627O0
CONDENSED REPORT FOR EIGHT YEARs-yuubey Of
resses thai hare been ashore the Florda Reefs and
those thai hare put into Key Vest in distress
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-01-31
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
OF THE s,h.
Tnun.nAY. Jan. 8, 1862

Thursday, Jan. 8, 1852.
Agreeably TO previous notice, The Democratic
State Convention Of Mississippi net in the Hall
of the House Of Representative.
On motion Of ). K. Adams, OF Jasper, Col, L.
w. Roberts. Of Scott. was called temporarily to
the Chair, when, Oh motion OF G.. J, oeares, Of
Warren the following ollic rs We're elected
President, tlon. PownArAN Ellis, OF Adams.
The Hon. Stephen Adams aud eleven others
were duly appointed Wee Presidents.
The President elect on taking the chlir nd
dressed the Convention in an eluq lent aud IN
pressiye manner.
The counties were then called overland tn
names OF the delegates registered. Forty tive
counties were represented, having in all Sis dsl
egales.
On motion Of Mr. Dane, Of Choctaw the lot.
lowing resolution was adopted
Resoired That each county shall be entitled
to MS many votes ia the Convention as II has
Representatives IN the lower branch Of the State
Legislature; which was, on motion, unanimous.
" adopted.
Mr.. Elicit, Of Claiborne, moved the following
resolution:
Resoiced, That a Committee be appointed by
the Chair, TO report resolutions for the action OF
this Convention, to which Committee, all Teso,
Iutious declaring principles, offered TO the Con
venlion, shall be referred.
On motion Of Mr. Dougher,y, of Madison the
blank in the above resolution was filed b. three
delegates from each Congressional district, and
three from the State at Iargs: wheleupon the
following gentlemen were appointed:
Hon Il I. sl.elt, chairman, Of Claiborne; J.
B. Neviti. Adams; ] r lAlleatrrro, La Faye'tr;
$. Coke Monroe; Jos. Bell, P,utaioc; w, Mc,
Willie, Madison A. Il. Handy, Madsnn; G.
Dayor., ltawamba; Ward, Clart''; RunseY,Jaek
son, GoIliday. Yallobusha; Beene. Tippah, Wm
BaksdaIe, Lowndes; W. 5 Feutherpion, Chick
asaW.
A resolution was offered By G WI l. Smtt
&c Kinds, aud adopted, lha, the delegates ION
each Congressional district confer together and
report respectively the Oamesot suitable pers ~
rs candidates for electors upon The democra L
ticket.
g lathe evening the Convention was addressed
h Col. JEFF Davis, Hon. Roger Barton ao'
IN. QuiIman.
The COMMITTEES to whom all resolutions wet'
III erred. reported through their Chairman, =. |
el,, the following resolutions which wer
uI nirlously adopted
II Resolved, That tais Convention adopt an
rata the following resolutions passed by III
De Asrralic National Convention al Baltimore
in ia:
Il ssolped, That the American democrat
place heir trusts mol in Fictitious symbols, MOI !
dispI' and appeals insulting 10 the judgment
and q versivs Of the in,eilec. Of the people, b,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-01-31

GaAHAa's MAaAzIsh-~We have inst received
the February nu bier Of this interesting monthly
and have only haa time 10 glance over It very hast-
ly. Il contains the usual number Of elegant en-.
cravings, iuowed by liz pases of original reading
natter. Among the articles We notice particularly,
and they are well worth reading, "A he Of vicss-
iades," BY James, Gamma Tempe" tale Of the
l7th ccn,ary, BY Jane Gay, mature and AT by
4. Martin, II The last deed, legend Of OIl Salem"
~ +. d. Eliot, &c, &c. This number is also il.
terspefsed wilh several little pieces Of very pretty
poetry.
Oar other inonihes--Godcys, Gllackwood's and
BLrtain's, for February, have all failed.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-01-31

a T,urLY PAnAGRAPH.-fhs following
bssu.ifll pa ..sges. IN i.e "llogss Book q The
Picrsfe.os..r rs Washington Irving, might Al
most a. h. Nsypmb-r dly Cheerful -
'Aad hero BET ne say a word IN iatoroi those
vieissiuiss II our climate watch are Ion oilen
made the subject Of exclusive Tepining. u hey
annoy rs occasionally by changes irom hnt 10
cid. Gon werio dY. they gifs us one o. ihe
mpsl 5esutifil climates il The world. hey
give Us ihe briiiianl sunshiaes Of Tie south Of
Europe, 9Th lhc fresh srrdufe 81 The north.
They fiat our skies vishgoFgeous lin's or Hee-
cy whileuess. ani send d5SH roelhg showers 10
rsi'p.h The panlius earth and keep il z cen. Cur
seasons are all Roelic,l, the phenomena If our
heavens are lall Of sublimay and beauty. Winter
With a. has none Of il Ffoverhia glonm Il
may have iis bowling Ninds. and chilling iro'ts,
ami whrIing snow Storm; hui it has also its
long intervals Of clogTless sunshine. when the
suow.ciad earh gives redonblrd brightness 10 the
day when at night The stars hrAm With inlen-
spst lustre, or the mnun foods the Whole land
scape with her most irnpd radiance; and then
the lpyou4 outbreak of uur spring, bursting at
once into rsf and blossom, redundant with veg
elatipn, aud vucii.rous with life land the
spleMilrs of our summsr-its morning vol.
upuou,nrss aud rvesIng glory-its airYpalaces
of sun gilt ciau i, piled ~ in deep azure sky
and lis gIss Of tempest Of almost tropical gran
drur, when the fiked lightning and th- below
ing thunder vnllsy rom the batlemens ef heav-
en aud shake the .uliry atmosphere The
sublime Enp lancholy ct our anumn, magnificent
in tie decay. whitening Gown the poinp and pride
of a woodland connry, YET rejecting back from
lis yellow forests The x Il len serenity o. the sky.
surely We may say ia "ur climate The heavens
declare he gory OF God and the armament
slowelh .frth hi. hsndywotk; day unto day utter.
eth speech, aud ,Ishl unto night showelhknowl.
edge"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-01-31

CossRsss.--Very little Of national importance
had been done or was dsng in either house Of Con.
gress At our latest dates from Washington. On The
18th inst. Mr. freeman ofihs State introduced
biz to reduce the price OF pubic lands lying south of
the Old Choctaw Line in Mississippi, which was
read twice and referred to the Committee on public
lands Mr. I. also introduced bill 10 grant lands
an this State TO aid in the Improvement Of the Pearl,
Big Black and Yazoo rivers. Mr. Brown Of this
Stale introduced bill to authorize the Commission.
ers Of the General Land Office TO order rssuryey
Of the iblic lands in certain cases.
Mr, Mace Of Indiana ntrodaeeda JOINT resolution
In the house proposing an amendment TO the consti-
iatlon Of the United States to provide for cleo
ting Senators Of the United States by the voters Of
the several States--read twice and referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary. M
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-01-31

An ABLE AND ScArnrSo SPEECH. w have
iast received In pamphlc, form, and read with
'he greatest pleasure the speech delivered BY
Senator, (now Governor) Fooie in the U. s
Senate on the 18th and l9h ull The speech
w,s delivered while his resolution on tho Com
promise was before the Senate, and il is princi.
pal'y 10 reply TO Mr.. Rhet, though tho speaker
takes wide aud dscursive range, presenting a
great deal Of interesting matter and important
political facts. In every way, the production Is
most able ope--kcen in wit, cutting Ii sar-
casm and log cal in argument. The way Rhelt
Is raked down is a caution to all secessionists. -
lie is aayed Ia John Randolph. The Roam
okc orator, bitter as no was, rarely treated bis
victims with such unmiliga,ed severity; and yet
Il is all apparently done in quite civil polite
manner. We wish every voter IN the State
could have an opportunity Of reading this really
able and Scathing speech Of our late Senator.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-01-31

DIED--In New Orleans, January 22nd.. of
T,paa, Fever, JAMES r. TALEAFBRRO,
aged % years, second course student Of The
University Of Louisiana.
fl bore bis lorg and painful suf1erings with
manly foriludc aud died seemingly resigned 10
his fate
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-01-31

Vt \ lady who had in her employ girl re.
emily fIom the Emerald Isle, was one day per.
'exed about slowing all her ea,ahles into her
eirgerator, for il was tno small or else her dish.
IS were too numerous; and she was ARRANGING
hem this way and that way, when Btjdge, SAYS.
An sure, why doesn't ye he afer fixing the
ce out 7 woulda'i that b. kaping cowd NV ITSELF
md leaving plenty Nv room for all tho Other
things1"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-01-31
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

The Steamer America arrived at Halifax on
the 23rd. She brings intelligence that cotton
has slightly improved. The prices Of -four and
gain were irmer than at former dates.
France aud England were quiet. The polii.
Zeal news Is unimporani.
The Washington Republic says that Mr.. Fill
more will acccP, The nomination Tor tho Presi.
dency
Mr.. Clay's health is said to be much better.
A, a meeting Of tho members Of Congress on
Ae 23rd a resolution was adopted recommending
uaivcrsal observance Of Washington's birth
day.
A delegation visited President Fillmore on the
22ud il behalf Of The Irish sxiles IN Van Die.
mans Land. The President in answer said ,ha,
The u. ). Government could do nothing for them.
lie took sirong'grounds generally against inter.
vention by this government in the domestic poll
cy Of other countries.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.--On Thursday Scna
TOR Hunter Of Virginia received intelligence {
his re election by the Legislature Of his State.
K}ssuh arrived in Pitsburg on the 22nd.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-01-31

IMMIGRANTS FRozEN TO DEATH - About Il
week ago, = number Of Gernm nmigrsh'j
arrived at Sa,rob' Pa, in the cars of the Penn]
ylsania Central Railruad and were placed in l
warehouse, without iire. unr open wagons ware
io' ready TO convey them 10 turtle Greek o.
he way, horrible 10 relate. three women aud ~
"a man ifoza 10 death, and others of the part,
suffered severely
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-01-31
$500 REWARD.
PRO Ola ALTON,

III. y. FOOTE,

Governor Of tic State Of Mississippi.
yE1HEREAs, SETH d. PLATNER. Of Choc-
w tow county. stands charged in said county
with the murder Of Robert Crswe Snow, which
murder was committee in the said county Of ChoG-
taw on the eth day of January, instant, under cir.
cunStnces Of peculiar atroctty, aud whereas said
Palmer has ned from Justice anlis nov at large.
Now, therefore, /. Henry 5 Foote, Governor Of
the State Of Mississippi do Offer reward OF three
hnnired dollars for the arrest and delivery of said
Seth d, Patuer to the Sheriff OF Cnoctaw county,
and moreover require all officers Of thsStaie TO be
diigen IN their cthrts 10 arrest the fugitive.
- Ia testimony whereof, | have hercuno
+ sot my hand X affixed tie great seal ofthe
''Y Stte, at the city Of Jackson this the 20th
- DAY January 1852 o(the sovereignty
Of The State OF Mis- .issipp dirty Filth
Nv order of the Governor, HIS FOOTE.
JAMES a. IlohsG, Sccretaryo Of sstata
DEsCRipTlON.
Seth H. Palmer is about 10 years Of age, five feet
zine or ten inches high weighs aboat one hundred
and fnry pounds rather dark Completed, black
hair, hazel eyes, round face well made, Is fond Of
pIayinp cards very often gets drunk; he IS ionl At
times Of lei ing long yarns and docs 50 with a bad
grace, in conversation swears great deai.
AppITIoNAL KEwA8D,
lo0ar an additional reward OF two hardred dol.
lars for the arrest ID delivery of sad Seth p PIat.
Nor. tothe Sherf'of Choc,iw county, who murdered
my son, Robert CsiswcI Snow
JOHN SNOW.
Greensboro. Miss, Jan 81, ls53--3l-iw
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-01-31

4 Coin am FArAt JouaSgy. "A party o.
seventeen gentlemen started during the snow
storm Of Tuesday from buffalo 10 Cin.innal asc
intermediate points. Before reaching + 10 i
was discovered that one Of the passengers wa.
about closing bis eyes inlh' sleep Of death. H.,
vas taken into . tagera on the rad. and b,
proper rescral.es hrnugh, 70 conciousness. Oh
ilriiug the driver Of tbs sleigh into the house
&c made no rep'y, and. upoa examination, h
~ls found 70 b" stone dad having been lrozeN
by the extreme cold