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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-16

The st. Louis Republican of the 9TH instant
says The river opposite the city is receding
slowly, with a good stage of water in the chan.
mel to Cairo, The Illinois is falling more rap
idly at present than at any time before, this
season The Garden City, the last boat from
LasaHe, found but from two to four and a halt
feet water on Spring Creek Bar, and five feet on
Hennepn Flats. Ii the present dry weather
continues the boats now running in the fivelay
line will be compe led to lay up, and substitute
smaller and lighter ones. The Upper Missis-
ssippl Is rising at and below Galcna The Grand
Prairie IN from Duhuqe yesterday, reports a
considerable rise in the water all the way down.
On the lower rapids there is five feet reported,
and swelling.-
From the Missouri We had no boat during
yesterday, but from last reports that stream
was about at n stand, with good navigable
stage to Council Bluffs. The Usage is rising
rapidly, as VIZ learned from gentleman down
from Linn Creek. yesterday. and 50 was Grand
river at last accounts
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-16

The Caddo Gazette of the 9th inst says -
" For the past week we have had most extraor-
binary weather, the most extraordinary per-
haps, that the annals of the world ever rose
rained or fell For few days previous to
Friday of last week we had few trhiur
showers--which, like the doctors prescription
did no harm if they did no good-but on Friday
evening, after our paper had gone to press, it
poured down, and it has been pouring down at
intervals ever since. We have, in Shreveport
had too much, but are pleased to herr that,
throughout the country generally, the rain has
not been so excessive. For many plantations it
came in excellent time, as it saved the corn
crop The cotton was not suffering and We
fear it is injured"
The same paper contains the following:
A gentleman named Sam'l Davis, who resides
near Murfreesborough, Tennessee, was in our
office on Wednesday, and informed us that he
had just taken IA tour through Texas going out
by the headwaters of Trinity, Brazos, etc, and
returning by more southerly route The
wheat crops on the forks of the Trinity had been
harvested by the first week in June, and we're
very fine The crops and health Of the country
good as far as the Guadalupe Corn on the
Trinity abundant, and selling at twenty. five
cents per bushel Mr.. Davis fell in with a com
pany of about forty on their way to the Texas
goldmincs, and went on with them The mines,
he says, arc all moonshne
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-16

Our thanks are due to the clerks of the
~ 2sGamer Columbus fer st Louis papers If tic
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-16

lor>d ANEMeA In the geography of Young
America, the following boundaries Of the United
:. are now glihly given East by sunrise
aud South as far as IRE tam pleass
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-16

Married:
IUy'4 R.f. a, 81 N#T.. HosIIjI AliYEU.RYy, lI.
ANNE yNtil.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-16

RAILROAD DEgs A paragraph going the
rounds Of the press says the railroad debts OF
certain cities gives thefollowing amount TO each
inhabi ant Philadelphia, so Pittsburgh, -3I
Wheeling, 500; Baltimore, s. AZ: St Louis ana
county, $50; Cincinnati, - Louisville, 80
New Orleans, IS Coyington, -l7 Chilicothc
- Marietta, 20 Milwaukee, 30
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-16

Bryant writes home that the Turks are rap
ldly advancing in civilization and refinement.
IN proof 81 this he mentions that they get
the money market
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-16
Ell Flats, Caps, esC.

~ OHehanired eas,s HATS eai1,,,r, ~, tr,r5 -
slL8,suR CASHMERE, MEXICAN, WOOL STRAW PAIILLA
audcAMPEAshf HATS, for,ae1y
5IF Hpi.w spapr ~, ,o.y
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-07-16

PRESIDENTS VISIT - RETRIEVE - POLITICAL -
DEATH OF JUDGE GLENN-RAILROAp ACCIDENTS
COMMERCIAL, ETC.
gorrfsuunnrurf of the rrfsrfrt.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

Cannot Why not? Pou married us when
we were worse of--more dirty---worse clothed
and more intoxicated"
The woman shrank back little more out OF
sight. saw she trembled violently, and put
her clean esmbric handkerchief up to her
eyes
What could it mean? Married them when
worse of? Who were they?
Have you forgotten us?" said the woman
taking my hand in hers, and dropping on her
knees, have you forgotten drunken Tom and
Mag, We have not forgotten you, but pray for
you every day"
"lfyou have forgotten them, you have not
forgotten the two penny marriage No wonder
you did not know us told Matilda not to
be afraid or ashamed il you did not know her
But knew you would not How could you?
We were in rags and dirt then Look at US
now. All your work, sir. Alltbe blessing of
that pledge and that marriage, and that good
advice you gave US. Look at this suit Of
clothes, and her dress-all Matilda's work ev-
cry stitch oft. Come and look at our house,
as neat as she is. Every thing in it to make
comfortable home and oh; Sir there is era
die in our bed room. Five hundrd dollars al
ready in bank AMI l shall add as much more
next week when | finish my job. So much
for one year Of a sober life, and faithful, hon.
est, good wife. Now. this man is good a work
man as am. only he is bonnd down with the
CALLING fetters Of drunkenness, and living with
this woman just as | did. Now, he thinks he
can reform just as well as ME; but he thinks be
must take the pledge of the same man, and
have his first effort sanctifed with the same
blessing, and then, with good resolution, and
Matilda and to watch over them. do believe
they will succeed"
So they did. So many others, by the same
means. married them, and as Ishook hands
with Mr.. Elting, at parting. he left two coins
Ia my hands, with the simple remark that there
was another two penny marriage fee. l was
IN hope that it might have been couple of dol
lars this time, but said nothing, and we par
ed with mutual God bless you When l
went up stairs, l tossed the coins into my wife's
aP, with the remark, Two pennies again, my
lear"
Two pennies! Why husband, they are ca
yles What deal of good they will dol What
blessings have 70 lowed that ac!'
And will follow the present, if the prom
sed p'edge is faithfully kept. Truly this is
,ood result ofa Two Penny Marriage"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22
EmcOnm,er with A Buffalo.

Arriving at ST. Louis Mr. Pallis takes a
steamer to ascend the Missouri; but, after ta-
king advantage OF the 800 miles, he abandons
It, and adopts a more. primitive mode of trav.
cling During this journey, he gets initiated
into the mysterious of Indian "dogfeasts, )
and the luxury of Buffalo meat, which he as.
sures US is commonly good eating;" but a
description he gives of keen encounter will
one, would be likely to sharpen the appetite, il
anything would.
l soon came in sight of buffalo. He was
standing little way off on the plain but the
skrtng willows and brushwood afford me GOV.
er within eighty yards of him, profling by
which crept up, and taking deliberate aim,
fired The bull gave convulsive start. moved
off little way, and turned his broadside a.
gain to me. | fred again, over one hundred
yards This time: he did not stir oaded and
fired the third time, whereupon he turned and
faced me: as ifabout to show fight. AS l was
loading for the fourth shot he tottered forward
a step or two, and thought he was about to
fall, SO waited for little while, but as he did
not come down determined to go up and fin
ish him. Walking up, therefore, to within
thirty PAGES oil him, till | could actually see
his eyes rolling, fred for th4 fourth time di-
rectly at the region of the heart, as | thought,
but to my utter smazement up went his tail
and down went his head, and with speed
tn at thought him little capable Of he was
upon me in twinkling ran hard for it, but
he rapidly oyerhauled me, and my situation
was becoming any thing but pleasant. Think
ing be might, like our own bulls, shut the eyes
in making charge, Iswerved to one side to
escape the shock, but to my horror, | failed in
dodging him, for he bolted round quicker than
l did, and afford me barely time to protect my
stomach with the stock of my rife, and to turn
myself sideways as I sustained the charge, in
the hopes Of getting between his horns. He
came plump upon me like an earthquake. My
rifle stock was shvered to pieces by one horn
my clothes torn by the other; flew into mid
air, scattering my prairie hens and rabbits,
which had hitherto. hung dangling by leathern
thongs from my belt, in all directions, till land
ing at last, | fell unhurt in the snow, and al
most over Unfortunately not quite-rolled
my infuriated antagonist, and subsided in a
snow-drift. was luckily not the least injured
the force of the blow having being perfectly
deadened by the enormous mass of fur, wool,
and hair that clothed his shaggy head
piece.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22
WHOLE NUMBER 1893
A Gallant Husband.

a iIend OF ours, a man Of some enhance in
the literary world. and not oyermindrd Of the
conventional forms Of public socety--marred
a lady who in short time began to show a
disposition to assume the command. We re.
member one evening at a social gathering at a
friends house, while be was converting with
some gentlemen, bis wife was relating to the
laiies present how mach she halim proved ths
manners Of her hu,banl--.hs. he vas really
becoming quite 6aed and gallant.
This was wGs ailvery well; but she must
needs determine on giving practic1 illustra.
ton Of her power and bis improvement. She re-.
marked to her friends
Now see, l will drop my pocket handker-
chief and observe how readily be will pick it
up, and hand it TO me-"
At this moment the husband having finished
his argument turned towards bis wife, who was
sitting next to him. He saw the ha dkerchief,
but showed no signs of disposition to pick it
up.
The wife hemmed, and east her eyes down
on the floor where lay the handkerchief, but
without effect. At length, after having tried,
by every stratagem she could think of, to d.
re ct his attention to her wishes, she was com.
PEELED to speak.
my dear, that is my pocket handkerchief
on the floor"
''ls L?" said he, and without moving from
his position he quietly put bis foot under it,
aud lifting it up, presented it to her a. the end
of his toe
Poor W, not knowing what his wife
had hazarled on lis account, was quite abash-
ed at the roar Of laughter which followed bis
acton. We have met them frequently since,
and VS. manners are just as eccentric as
ever they were.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22
Uncertain Properly:

Two gentlemen in one of the shouthern States
owned slave together. He was valuable
servant, smart, industrious, and generous
darkey.
One of the owners becoming straiy htened in
circumstances, was obliged to sell his share in
Tom. He was accordingly set up at auction,
and after attempting to sell hin, Tom made a
bid on his own hook, and the auctioneer knock
ed him off Tor rather half of him) to himself.
Tom, evidently very we'll satisfied with his bar
gain, stepped down from the auction block,
when one Of the bystanders accosted him i;
Tom what did you buy half of yourself for9
The other half belongs to somebody Else and
you will be just as much slave as ever"
"oh, says Tom. with grin, pretty good
uigger-though' I'dhave an interest in himP
A short time Afterwards while Tom was sail
ling in a dOry the boat Ospsizsd and sunk, Ieav'
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22
ROmantfc.

A few days since NJ. gsn,l.r.,
in appearance, and possessed Of excellent ad.
dress, repai ed 10 fas hionsble boarding house
on Sixth street, not far from Race, and secured
room, In few dAys..he became acquainted
with yOung. beautiful and wealthy Miss,
and soon became attached to her and proposed
marriage. She asked permission to consider
upon the proposition few hours before an an.
swer could be given. In the evening the la
day gave her consent, and The evening for the
contamination of the nuptsils was fixed The
day.hefore the wedding was to take place, the
lady Unexpectedly to Mr.. c, declined marrying
him, although the minister had been sent for
Mr.. c went to the minister and in ormed him
ofwhat had occurred, and told him bis services
would not be needed. The next day the lady
retracted her refusal, and again eonsentad that
the nuptails should 60 on. The arrangements
were perfected for the event--confectionari
and refreshments ere procured quite plente-
ously The minister was again notified, and
t e license procured, and number Of ladies
and gentlemen were invited to be present
At four o'clock the lady sent for Mr. C. who
had gone to his DOM to dress himself, and in
formed him that she wished private interview
with him in her room. Mr., c. was soon in
her presence, when she again informed him
that she could not marry him, as he was a
comparative stranger, and she thoughtit I'M
proper 10 Gct so rashly In vain did Mr.. c.
entreat her to consent, urging the peculiar
predicamrnt her refusal would place him in
She continued obstinately to refuse The hour
arrived, and the party had assembled in the
large parlors, and the supper table prepared
The betro:hed couple were notified that all
was ready, and the chargined Mr. c. appeared
in the parlor and informed the company and
the minister what had again occurred; that the
wedding would not take place; but desired
that all present would 'psrtake Of what had
been furnished; and enjoy themselves in the
best possible way. In the course of the even.
ing the young lady appeared and united in the
b larity of the occasion, while Mr.; c., despon-
lently, was seated in oae corner on the room,
at intervals receiving the sympathies of all.
present The next morning the lady left. 81
Louisville, and has not heard Of since. She is
Of respectable parents, and lady of excellent
reputation: but why she should conduct her
elf as she did is wholly unaccountable to her
Atlas
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22
"sHe's a Brick"

Punch5 discourse on bricks is amusing, par
tcularly this passage How cOmmonit has
been OF late years TO see "a man, whose vlrtu
GUS tendencies are of the first order, my dear
fellow, you are a brick 1t becomes however
more emphatic in the usage ofthe third person,
Mr.. So o-and-So . Is he really a man l can
trust Is he good fellow ? The answer in
one word is, 'He'sa brick The answer is
satisfactory, in all senses, to the propounder
of the ouestion-indeeG a more sati factory re-
ply candot be uttered. We have heard this
kind of expression called SlGng--it really is not
so. Gentlemen take up your Plutarch, turn
to the life of Agesaus, and what do you read!
You'll find if'you understand Greek-and it
you don't, set about learning it Immediately
for the purposes of history, as we'll as of poet
ry and elevation of fthought-that when the am
bassador from Epirus went to Agesilaus, to
have dipeomalic chit chat with him he said to
him. :s'Wl ere on eal tn are the walls Of Sparta?
In other States of Greece the principal towns
have walls--but where are yours, dear Agesi-
laus o The Sir Stratford Canning, or Lord
Cowley, from EpiruS, was answered by that
amiable monar,h I'll tomorrow, at morning
dawn, show you the walls of Sparta. Break
fast with me old chap some of the best black
soup that Sparta can afford shall be put on the
table, and III show you the walls They met;
aud AgesilauS had drawn out bis Spartan army
before him, and, with exulting cheer and dig
nifed mien, said to his friend from Epirus
Look these are The tOalls of Sparta, sir and
every particular man you see is a brick = How
classical becomes the phrase how distinct
from slang
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

The State of Mississippi has decided at last
TO pay her State bonds, issued long time agc
on account of the Mississippi Union Bank, and
repudiated by the State on account of alleged
fraud. The question has been carried up to
the High Court of Errors and Appeals of the
State, and the Court has decided unanimously
that the State is consttutionaly and legally
bound, and mast pay up. All who have re-
gard for the honor of the country will be glad to
hear this, and to learn that the stain of repudi-
atoms is to be wiped away. The severe scar.
casms of the reverend Joker, Sidney Smith, a.
bout American bonds will long be remembered
and the more recent satire of some English
bard is not forgotten;-
"Yankeedoodle borrows cash,
Yankee doodle spends it:
And then he snaps his fingers at
The jelly fiat who lends it,"
And Yankee-doode can now mount the fence
and crow back again-
johnny Bull send in your bill,
I'll pay you every shillin',
And when it's all made fair and square,
Illlck you, if you're wlllin'
Bu1gek
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

How do you do dear,.9" Said Mrs. Psring.
ton smilingly, shaking hands with Burbank,
in the Dock Square omnibus as he held out
bis FIVE dexter d gifts towards her. Well
I'm sure, I'm glad oft and how are the folks
at home q "Fare, ua'am" continued he
still extending his hand, The passengers were
interested. "How do you ike Boston e.
screamed she, as the omnibus ratified over
the stones. Fare, ma'am " shouted he with.
out drawing back his hand 1 want you TO pay
me for your ride" Oh" murmured she i
thought it was some one that knowed me-"
and rummaged down in the bottom Of her red.
cule for ticket finding at last FIVE copper
cents tied up in the corner Of her handkerchief
the last war handkerchief with the stars
and stripes involved in it, and the action Of the
Constitution and Guerrero stamped upon il,
But The smile she had given him at first was
not withdrawn--there was no allowance made
for mistakes at that counter-and he went out
with lighter heart and heavier pocket to
catch t'other coach.--Boa Post.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

JAMES 7. BaADY, formerly Mayor of New
York, aud an influential Democratic leader
has resigned his post of President of the Young
Mems Democratic Union Club, in that city, and
IN his letter of resignation g es, as his reason
that he is not willing to support the National
and Stat. administrations. Tais is one Of the
naEzIannsapaieatiOns Of open war anon the
Democracy of the Empire State.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22
]1oetitol,
A FRIEND

How many lovely things we find
In earth, and air, and sea-
The distant bells upon the wind,
The blossom on the tree;
But lOvelier far than chime or flower,
A valued friend in sorrows hour.
Sweet is the carol ofa bird
When warbling on the spray, .
Aud beautiful the moons pale beam
That lights us on our way;
Yet lOvelier friendships look and wcrd
Than moonlik kht or than warbling LirI.
How praised he coral and the shell,
And valued, too, the pearl;
Who can the hidden treasures tell
Der which the soft waves curl?
Yet dearer still friend to me
Than all in earth, or air, or sea.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

In addressing the court and bar on the
death of young lawyer, to whom he was
strongly attached, the late Mr.. Webster said.
"His race was short as it was, he lived long e
nough to do what some of you who are older
have failed to do"-and the tears fell from his
eyes as he spoke-"he lived long enaugh to a
chfeye a religious character"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

CHAMBERMAID-I heard you wanted help
ma am.
LOdy-I do; have you any recommend
ton?
Maid d-Yes'm-the gentleman with whom
last lived said was a great deal better house
keeper than his wife and that l could act the
lady nearly as well and
Lady-Buy why did you leave there ?
Maid-3ecause you see his wife-my mis-
tres got a little jealous, only because she see
her husband squeeze my hand and kiss me
that was the only reason left that place.
Lady-Miss, have altered my mind.
will do my own chamber work
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

Ey"I don't want you any longer" said a
store keeper to his surprised clerk. who thought
he vas giving his employer perfect satifac-
ton.
"Wby not?" asked the clerk, with a still
longer countenance.
Because, Think you are long snoagh," said
his employer. The young mans face sensibly
shortened,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

Ing him in a critical situation Being very
strong fellow, he struck out for the shore. a
long distance of. and alters hard struggle.
reached 1t. almost exhausted. He had scarce.
iy gained a foothOld when he met the same per.
son Who questioned lin at tie sale. The srst
ssluts.ion was:
"Come Tom, now tell ne how you cam, to
bid OF half yourselfthe other day ?"
q have just been thinking while was out
there in tie river. what fool was to lay out
my money in such uncertain properly as mig.
gers"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

An old Bachelor being i'll, his sister presen-
ted him a cup of medicine.
"What is it?'' be asked.
"It's elixir asthametic." she answered; cit
is very aromatic, and make you feel costa
tic"
Fancy" he replied with a smile, "yOu are
very sister-matic.'
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

TWhen neghbor Jones went in to dinner
the other day, he found one Of his appendices
in the kitchen. quietly rolling up his sleeves.
"What are you going to do?'' said Jones.
60" "qnietly responded the boy, Il am GO
ing to dive down into the pot 70 see i can
find the bean that soup was made from"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

GREElT thus descrihe' tho doings of the
Temperance Convention that did not let the vo.
men talk, 1t is very graphic and funny:
The Worlds Temperance Convention has
completed the third of its four business se..
slons' The results may be summed up as iol.
lows
First Dqy--CrOwded a oman Of the plate
form;
Second Doy-GaggiDg ber:
Third Doy-YOting that she shall stay gag.
ged.
Having thus disposed ofthe main question;
we presume the incidentals will be finished up
this morning.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

THESE hOmely lines have abundant truth il
hem:
He who checks the child with terror,
Stops its play snd lhills its song,
Not alone commits an error,
Bu! great and moral wrong.
Give It play and never fear it,
Active life is not defect
Never, never break its spirit,
Curb il only to direct
Would you stop a flowing river,
Thinking it would cease to aow t?
Onward it must how forever
Better teach il how to 20.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

uoseribers who DO not glrs EXPRESS sores
% me contrary are considered wishing to coutln
= ~ subscribers order tie disconfinuance "a
.IeH .I papers The pub isher may continue 10 send
them uutil arrearSges are paid.
su1serisers neglect or refuse 70 take their
papers from Offices to which thew are ssn, ,bss
ere held responsible Ill thew have sett "a ,bsi,
bilis end ordered their pap discontinued
u subscribers remove 10 other places U;,hou,
nouiyiEg The Fubliiher end The psper ls no, sept
70 i'imer tire'iicn they are he q Il, punsibls.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

EThat virtue which depends on opinion,
looks to secresy alone, and could not be trusted
in desert.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-09-22

ET "Col W. is 6ne looking man, ain's
he ? said friend Of ours the other day.
Yes" said the other, Il was taken for hin
once"
you why, you're as ugly as sin p
Il don't care for that, was taken for him;
l endorsed his note, and was taken for him
by the Sheriff