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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-08

the body Of n white man, name unknown, about IS
age found floating in the river opposite Mscar
tY's plantation. Verdict Found drowned - Deceased
was about feet inches high stout built had black hair
and large black whiskers and dressed iu red lan
mel shirt and pair of striped cassimer pantalOons
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-08

Among the passengers by the steamer City Of
Glasgow at Philadelphia, from Liverpool, ar
rived on Sunday, the 2Gth ult., we saw the
name Of our fellow townsman, Rev Dr. Hamil.
ton We understand his intention was to leave
Philadelphia by steamer for Charleston Lac,
saturday July > lie will probably reach this
city ~ Friday or Saturday next, Ii the graft
tication of his numerous friends, and doubles
very much to his own satisfaction. after his long
ana fatiguing journey in the Old World mo.
bile Register
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-08

SINGULAR AND FArtL OccrEKEScr. Mr.. VIM
Garrett, Of sumter, Ala, some days since wa.
about whipping his horse, and fastened the hcad
stall, which held him, around his thumb Ths
horse jerked Mr. q To the ground aud ran
dragging him until his thumb was forced from
the hand. lie was 50 seriously injured that IL
died in short time.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-08
DR., Ed,U. genner Core,

DRuGGIsr, No rs Camp st
gv DIR E. coxEs PREPARATIONS, in extensive use io'
nearly teen yesrp merit. acquired epu'A
unsurra cqnaled by similar made in tho Nofta
SOUTHERN COUGH SYRUP.
EXTRACT OF CopArvA, sARsArARILLA AND CUBES
AMERICAN COUGH LOZENGES,
CHOLERA sYRMP AND Pulls
POWDER AND OINTMENT FOR THE RELIEF AND FEN
MANENT CURE OF TIE FILES
S Prepared No. IS Camp street. by DIE JCoAt' ana ''
. ,le nv Dr,yg,s,. o. ,s,slly Isl 2ptf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-08

Gottschalk at last accounts was giving con-
certs to fashionable houses in Philadelphia The
North American Of tile 3'th says
Gottschalks concert, last evening, attracted
quite 4 large and a very fashionable audience
and was in every respect worthy gift HIS
tormances were exceedingly beautiful and lyl !
ing and characterized BY all the power. grace
and brlliancy Of his style In versatility Of
manner he excels every pianist we have ever
heard Whether the movement be Slow ana
tender, or rapid and sprightly, whether delicate
or strong, his execution is equally artistic and
delightful
Mr. Wynens, who, though not announced in
the bills, volunteered to assist Gottschalk.
played several pieces on the violin with admira-
Die taste and skill The duets from William
Tell and Lucia Iii Lammermoor,' for violin
and piano, We're charmingly rendered, and elici-
ted much and warm applause Mr. Feitlugcr
sang very we'll, and the concert, altogether
was an exceedingly gratifying one
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-08

ArFRAY AT NICKsBrRG "A Geographic dis
patch in the Natchez Courier, dated at yicks-
burg, July >, says;
Barksdalc and Davis the two democratic ou-
ponents for Congress, yesterday evening about
. o'clock, came together in room at the Yicks-
burg Hotel, and Davis stabbed Barkslale, Civ
ing him nine cuts. The wounds were not con
sideted dangerous last evening No report from
Barksdale has been received this morning
The Davis spoken Of is Col Reuben Davis.
who IS running in opposition to Barksdale, who
Is the regular nominee of the party.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-08
BOARD OF HEALTH -lntcrments in the City
n NnMOrleans for thu week rnding IulY 2 ls53

OF these II under ten years age and u coored
llhsiER, Sec Is II
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-08

SrARcmNG LtNEN TO those who desire to
iHPart 10 shirt hosums, collars aud other fabrics
thar fine and beautiful gloss observable on new
linens, the following recipe for making gum
arabic starch will he most acceptable, and
should have a place in the domestic scrap hook
OF every woman who prdes herself upon her
capacity AS n housewife anil the rea tness Of her
own. her husbands and fahilys dress and il
She does not take pride in these things her hus-
h1ud :, an unfortunate man
Take two ounces OF tue white gum arabic
powder, put it into a pitcher, and pour on it n
pint on more of boiling water Qrling to the
degree of strength you lcsise}, ana then, having
covered it, let it set all night In the morning
pour it carefully from the drcgs into clean
bottle. cork it, and keep ii for use A table
spoonful Of gum water stirred into a pint Of
starch that has been made in the usual manner
VIII give the lawns either whites black q
printed, u look Of newness, when nothing else
esu rcctors them after washing Its also good
gnah 5,lotri .-r thin ~hss mgsAs ssi teths,
est .Aasatss sAgssi:is
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-08
zEGfs, Taps, etC,

~ ~" suAdred rsssg HATS c5mptspE ktp,tyattsss
srtR.srR CASHMERE, MEXICAN, wool STRAW FALStLstI
sressHeeA -str HATE, iar1..sb by
Ii NAV sEoEr co. 10 st.sar.r.5'.se.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-08

| Book Binder is wanted at No 80 Camp
street See advertisement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-08

We are requested to state that the steamer II.
u Wright, J. D. Clarke, Captain, viii resume
her place in the Vieksburg trade leaving New
Orleans ON her regular day, Tuesday, the l2th
inst, at o'clock =. NJ The Wright is at the
wharf and ready to receive freight
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24
LATEST FROM HAv MA !.

The latest accounts received from
Vice President King, were, that he had
left The Plantation Of Mr.. JenKs, near
Ma,amzas, Tor that Of Mr.. Chatrand, q
lew miles distant. There does not 'op-
pear 10 he any decided Improvement IN
his health, and his irir nls have but lit
tie hopes ol hls ultimate recovery.
The maissionsrs (at the head oi
whom is Signor EsPluo) departed 10
meet Gen. Santa Anna anc invite him
10 rrtur.l TO Mexico, had arrived at Ha-
vana on their way 10 Carthegcna IN
Mexican Schr. Of War iroA Vera Cruz,
asccriain,ng on their arrival that Santa
Anna was en- route Ior Havana and en-
pecled there in Il lew days, they had
concluded 10 await his appearance in
that port. The British mail steamer
Dee arrived at Havana Ell the morning
OF the 18th, from Vera Cruz.
Passengers by her report that the
general impression in Mexico was, that
Santa ADna would not proceed directly
there, but await IN Havana the forma-
ti0n OF an army (now being raised, io
support his views. Seven States had
voted Tor him as President, the other
States had not been heard from, with
The exception Of Puebla, which had de-
clared against him.
A very large minority OF the people
OF Mexico appear TO be in favor of Santa
Annals return TO the country.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24
A RESOLUTION to provid

A RESOLUTION to provide for
strengthening the eastern boundary
line of the naval hospital lards at New
York.
Resolved BY The Senate and House Of
Representatives Of The Uniied States oJ
America in Congress assembled, That
the Secretary OF the Navy is hereby
authorized and empowered, on the par,
OF the United States, 10 carry into full
effect an arrangement made with the
cotcrminous proprietors, whereby ser
tain part Oi the eastern boundary OF the
lands OF the naval hospital at New York
is Strengthened, rs will appear by refer
eacc to map, signed by the said pro-
prictors and the commissioners To- run
ming the said line on the twenty eighth
oi November, eighteen hundred and
for y eight, and approved by tho Secre-
tary OF tbs Navy on the eighteenth OF
December, eighteen hundred and forty
eight, so that without any pccuniary
consideration IRON the one TO the other,
the slips oil land on the south and west
sides OF said line according to said plan
shall become the property Of the United
States. and 60 much on the other side as
now belongs to the United States shall
become the property oi the abuttiDg pro-
prietors respectively.
Approved March 2, 1859.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24

Tue PHILADELPHIA MURprRER.-Th
Journal learns, from respectable
resident OF South Boston. who knew
Arthur Spring, supposed guilty u the
recent doubl murder III Philadelphia,
when in New Foundland in the year
1888. and that he there, IN connection
with il woman. caused the death oi
person named Snow. Spring and the
woman were arrested, aud the latter ex-
ecuied, aud Spring, after being rcpriev-
ed for a time, was finally bauished to
the United States. The woman proved
TO be the wife oil the murdcrad man,
Snow.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24
A tier from MIR. Clay On
Emancipating Slaves.

From the NeU York OOSeTUer.
We are permitted to print the follow
ing private letter, written by HrSRY
CLAY, 10 several political friends Of his
in this State, who wrote 10 him IN 1914,
on the subjce, OF smaAcipa,ing his
slaves. They expressed their high nd
, marathon OF his character, their pleasure
on learning that he had given freedom
10 his man, Chsrles: and their desire
that he would extcsd the same bosn
10 ,hosc Who still remailsd on his
hands. To which NJ. Clay rsplisd as
follows
[cop,.1 AsnLAsp, Jan. s, lS45.
GsnTLsNsS-I have perused your
i.indIy letter in the spirit in which it
Was written. AM glad Il at the enan-
ciPat;on Of my servant Charles, meets
your appreciation. a degree Of publ
city has been given TO The fact, which
I neither expected nsr desired. am
not in the habi, of making any parade st
my domsstic transactions, but since yeu
have udverted 10 one Of ;hem, will say
that l had previously emancipatsd
Charles meiher ard sister, and ac-
quiesced in his fathers voluntary aban--
donment OF my service, who lives with
his wife near nae. Charles continues 10
resids with ME, and the effect ot HE
freedom il no other than that oil subsu-
tuting fixed wages, which | now pay TO
II m, 10: the occasional allowances aud
gratui,ies which gave him.
You express wish that would
I en,ancipate the residue of my slaves.
Oi these, more than half are utterly
incapable Of suppsrting Themselves,
from infancy, old age, 'or helplsssness.
They are in families. What would they
do if were to send them forth on the
world 7 Such n measure wsuld he
extremely cruel, instead OF humane.
Our law does not admit oi emancipation,
without security being given that the
freed slave shall not be public charge
In truth, gentleman, the question OF
emsncipa,ing the slaves yet remaining
with me, envolves many considerations
OF duty, relation and locality, sf which,
wi,hou, meaning any disrcspect to you,
| think you are hardly competent to
Judge. Al all events, |, who alone am
responsible TO The world, TO God, and to
my conscience, must reserve to myself
the exclusive judgment.
firmly believe that the cause OF the
extension OF negro slavery, far from
heing advanced, has been retarded by
the agitation Of the subjects at the North.
This remark is not intended for ihose
whs, like you, are moved by benevo-
lent impulses, and do not seek TO crafty
personal or pslitIcal ambition.
am, with great respect
Your friend and osd't servant,
II. CLAY.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24

LldG-WATEU ron Ns--Dnring the
last season Mr.. Jos. W!I:ox, ofthis towr,
having occasion 10 administer Ijmc-
water 10 a SICK ao'se, inad dvertally lcli Il
pail OF thepreparatlou IN his barn, which
remained there for some months, serving
a. idvori,c drink Tor his hens. He
soon Afterwards !ound Tint lie laying
Of his hons was apparently Increased 10
u considerable cNteut. Bcing CONVINCED
Of the importance a. the (to lim) new
discovery, he has during the pres
en, scae. y kept ,i> hens constantly sup.
Piled iyit', limc-Hdt"r, placed in troughs
w,hiH their convenient access, and the
result was an increase in eggs of nearly
iuur-ioid ~ compared wi'h previous ex-
r"riet.s lie is williny 10 share the
benefits OF the experiment wiki his
neisaburs II iiicy choose 10 ,ey il; aud
hence thip publication. The newness
ui the discovery (th"ufh il may no, now
"a new 10 AID is claimed only rs app.i.
cable 10 HE fnOde % InIparting the time
'his ease is use in another form. Tor
80 anne purrose having been previ-
u-f'y uldersi, OIL by many Wayne
S,miLti.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24
Sale oe DANIEL WEssrER'e PRoPER-

SALE 90 DANIEL WEesrER'e PRoPER-
TY.-Thc household furniture oi the late
Hon. Daniel Webster, was disposed Of
OF Friday at Washington, by auction
and brought very high prices. There
was great anxiety among thpse present
to purchase, and everything was rcadi.
y sold. Many oi the relics were bous sht
IN at over dou, It. their v,.uc. Among
other things an ordinary loosing cane
seat cher was sold for s ID, au old COM
mon clock $50 and other things IN pro-
portion.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24

As public curiosity is just now awake
about the toughest son OF Louis XVI,
the following paragraph, under the
head oi Trenton, February II, 1900, in
the New jersey Stale Gazette, may be
oil me interest:
/, ia stated in political circles as n
fact that about two years ago, French
man, who had left his country Oh ac
count OF his principles, ahd resided ut
Philadelphia, affirmed tha, h. was oh
the committee of surgeons who ex-
am,ned the body Of the child, said TO
be the Dnuphm, and to have died Of
scroloa ia The temple that having
knewn the prince while alive, on exam
isng The face Of the corpse, contrary to
pos tive Instructions, he perceived no
resemblance, and was conv need that
some ar'iiice had hocn used 10 preserve
the lite OF the young prince. The cir
cunstance is related by gentlemen Of
credit, who received it two years ago
from the surgeon who was present at
I! e dissection. aud is therefore highly
confirmato,y OF the recent rumor that
Louis XVII ~ns really favcd from the
prisons VI The National Convention by
an arlilice Of Sleyes, aud is stlll III exis-
tcncc Oh the continent. - TrentOn Sale
Gd:ene, MUch7.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24

PEesoSAL.-Abner Curtis, great
shoe manHlacturcr al East Abingdon,
hlass., proposes To some twenty or thlr-
" young meG ~ his ehploy, that II
~, J VII, by prudence anJ economy,
respectively save one hundred dJilars
the current year. aud commit malrimo-
ny before tie Let day OF Jun. next he
will make lhem each "a New Years
present oI' u house lot, and 500 IN eash,
io aid them ~ the .rscticb oi cottage
upon the same.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24

A BouYcINo BoY.-There is a couple
in Charlcs,own who disbeleve i'll the
virtues OF corporcaI punishment, and
who, when their children need chasilse-
ment, resort TO solitary confinement
rather than The rod. On Friday last
their young son. lad about four years
DID, offended his mother, and she Ut
once seized han, conveyed him to
chamber in the third story oi the house,
and locked him up The yonngster
wAs sadly exercised for neans oil
escape from ms prison. He fnally
raised the window, and deliberately
Jumped into the yard, which was paved
with brick. aud though tho leap must
have been some twenty-five feet, he
escaped the slightest injury. Tie was
the first TO apprsc his mamma OF the
achievement. 1t is 10 DC hoped that
his nrovldenliaI escape OF the child
viii induce parents TO avoid 'ranscen-
dentaIism in the management OF babies.
-B0St0n COuIier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24

ANrcporE op Mn. WrBsrru.-Jus'
before MIR. Webster died, and alter his
recovery was despaired ol, os oil MS
physicians approached his bedside anu
asked how he found himself. 81 feel
like the Jackdaw in the Church SteePle,'
was the strange rel Iy. The physician
Withdrew sadly from the bedside 10
another part OF the room, whrrc some
members oi the family we're sIaHdIng
together, and, shaking his head, con-
iessed his apprehensions that 'he bran
Of the diving statesman was affected,
,ha, the stately oak wac perishIng al
the top. he could see no method IN
the answer which his questions had re-
ceived. One of the ladies present, who
knew Mr.. Webster better, did not be-
lieve his mind was wandering; and,
quietly stepping to the bedside, asked
him what he meant by saying he irlt
like the jackdaw IN the church steeP'c'
/" Why. Cswper; don't You remes
bsr 2" was the reply. She did rcmem
Der Cowper's delightful translation Of
one of Vincent Bourne's little poems,
entitled " The Jackdaw." The follow
ing are the verses, from which the
reader will perseive the perfect fitness
and poin. of the reply: ...
THE JACKDAW.
There is bird who, by his coat,
And by the hosrseness Of his note,
Nigh, be supposed a crow
A great freqsentsr Of The church,
Where bishop like he finds perch,
And doru,itory too.
Above the sleepe shines plate,
That turns, and turns, to Indicate,
From what point blows the weather,
Look up-your brains begin to swim,
IT'S in .he alouds--that pleases him,
lie chooses il the rather.
Font Of the speculative height,
Thither he wings his airy fight,
And thence securely sees
The hustle and the raaee show,
That occupy mankind below,
Sscxre and at his care.
You think, no doubt, he sits and muses.
On future broken bones and bruises
II he should chance to fall.
No; not single thought like that
Employs his philosophic pate,
Or troubles It at all
lie sees that this great roun,la- beat,
The world, with all its motley rout,
Church, army, physic, law,
Its custom and lis businesses,
Is no concern at all Of his,
And says-what says he cav
Thrice happy bird too have seen
Much OF the vanitles of men
And sick Of having seen 'em,
Would cheerfuliy these limbs resign
For such pair Of wings as thins.
And such a head between 'rm.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24

THr SUNDAY MAL.-A large meet
iny was held in the Common Council
Chambcr at New Haven, on Thursday
vening, " to devise such measures as
they may deem the most efficient Tor
resisting the recent establishment ef
Sunday mail train between Boston and
New York, and to report on xt Thurs:
day evening March 24th."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24

The nep Territory Of Washington
The Major Stevens said TO be nominat-
ed for Governor of this new Territory
is of the corps of Typographical En-
gineers. A Mr., or Capt, Clendenen,
Of N. o., II is said, is 10 be District
Attorney.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24

uSThe Providence Journal snnoun-
ces that The Csmmittss which WAS ap.
pointed by the late Wing State Con-
ven,ion. to nomina,s ticket for State
officers, have been unsble to discharge
that duty. The Democrats, therefore.
will have a clear field to themselves, az
far as the General Officers are concern
ed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24

CEAvArs Professor Hamilton's re-
marks al the Buffalo Medical College
on asphyxia, and particularly that form
caused by wearing tight cravats, may
be of interest 10 the general reader.
Cravals were frs, worn by the Croa,s
in ,he sixteenth century, asa part of
their military dress.
Public Speakers, Members Of Con-
gress and Clergymen hang themselves
by wearing crava,s aud stocks, high and
tight, thereby impeding the return Of
blood from the head this can be ex-
planned on physiological principles
The brain, in sTeaking, is excited TO in
creased action, II larger quantity Of
BLOOD is sent 20 I! e substance, and un-
less it can find ready return, produces
congestion ami apopexy.
Students ara not altogether FREQ from
the effects OF iigalon Of the neck. llis
surprising how little pressure is neccs-
sary to prevent the ready flow OF blood
from the head. Those who bend their
heads forward az in writing or studying
are apt 10 ieela dlzzncss and heavi-
ness in the head, which loosening theis
srsvats or collars, altogether relieve,
and the mind returns to lis original
clearness. In c!creymcn who are par
ucuarly prone 10 bundle their nechs
with large cravais, bronchitis is induced
and The vocal chords tsconie relaxed as
the consequence. Men who speak en-
mml loraseously can speak longer and
with grestvr ease tAan those who read,
as thsir voice is not confined SO much
to one key, and can besmodulatea with
greater freedom.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24

UyTke Pensacola Gazette recon-
mrnds, as tie most elective plan Tor
ridding Tie State Of the Indians, that
ihclSiaie ply n good eum Tor all brought
in alive LAY slO0O Tor chirl, $500 ler
each brave. AID $500 for women and
chilsrrn, together with a sum Of $500
10 each and every Indian who may,
within n given period of time. surrender
himself 10 the authorities.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24
Bp Welcar0pb.


NV YoaH, March Is.
The Senate in Executive Session. 10
dry, ratified The treaty negotiated ty
Everett ana Cran,pton, for The speedy
ilsieinnifc ,iion OF Ahrrican cluinls
against the English Rovrrnn,en, and
English claims against the American.
particularly coAcelpng cseinis arising
ont of lalse seizure under the Slave
Trade Treaty, aud under the custom
house regulations.
The President cent in a large number
Of nominations among them, G. G..
Greene, Naval OiIicer, Boston /; T.. Ii.
Peaslec, Collector Of Borion ii, U.
Bishop, Sub treasurer Of Boston,, also -
Post Master and Marshal oi Boston,
which with several M pcinimehls for
California, it is underslso were eontin-
ued. Also, nominatei Rnius Parks,
Collector o., Cleveland Gen. Lane,
Governor of Oregon, aud territorial Off
Ger of Oregon generally. Also various
Postmasters, Custom House officers, etc.
Most Of the nominations, however, are
not read or even opened, but all will be
acted on soon.
ut uhoV shhN thc
Senate confirmed Thomas Campbell, Of
H., Geo. w. Thompson, ol Va, and
Alpheus Fetch, ex-senator, Com'ns-
sioners TO settle land titles in California.
About Thirty clerks were removed yes
te duy.
The Gardiner trial hns been contin-
ued to-day. The Court was crowded
and much interest is manifested.
BALTIMORE, March Is. No mai
south OF Savannah three New Orl-
leans mails were due. ... ..
Ross Winans has addressed letter
to Reverdy johnson, To j. l.. Y. McMa-
hon. and j. II. b. Latrobe. enquiring
their opinion us 10 the legality Of the
present strike, and as to the protection
which he is entitled to iiom the city
They gave their opinion Tint combna-
tions to raise the prices are illegal and
indictaLle as crimes, and that the city
Is bound to protect the men who go TO
work at the old prices. Corporations
are also responsible for Nil damage done
by those who oppose the workmen. All
establishments except Ross Winaus and
Adams Dumead now give the prices
denaLdel.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-03-24

LriyIhl or \ FEMALE.-Two fc-
na., res lcn,s of Bryan County
Georgia, were returning homc on hor C.
ua Z l-om Sovanuah, IA short lime
sry-,. ~! whie crossing Ogechec
.n4mr ,cy were nrcostrd by IL negro,
~ t.ea a pistol and demanded lhc
huft ~ one ul the irmdlJs. with "A
thr.ai MAJ re would blow her brains
oet IL sne dad not comply. The lad,
Ltavely f,iJ.ri give up her horse,
'ud was t"ei,.rrc iOrrIbly dragged oil.
"u shedfrw a kAIie fros her pocket,
nm f'ahbed him IN the sfle II IL be-
fvtd that the wound will prove fatal.
-- .---.-.
llF'Asbury Dickens was reelected
,ers ol the United Stlis Senate On
nu-slsy last, a post he has held Tor
~ At fifteen years.
t5 McNair was at the samo tine
elet ~. S,rgclntat-Arn.s.