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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29
An interesting suit has been decided in the

An interesting suit has been decided in the
Supreme Court in Orange county N. Y The executors
of Mr. A. Downing, who was lost by the burning of
the Henry Clay the Hudson River sued the owners
the steamer for 5000 damages for tina loss of Mr. Down
ngs life and $1,000 for the loss Of baggage It
tanned that the could establish their
fully far regarded the of DEATH and therefore,
that portion Of the prosecution dropped The
turned upon the bill of damages for loss Of property The
Jury returned verdict against the company for the full
amount claimed.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

THE ACCIDENT 10 MISS LoaAN.--Our readers
will remember that, time during last summer, Miss
Eliza Logan the celebrated actress very being
drowned Cleveland Ohio by accidentally falling into
the lake Some punster in the Philadelphia Register
perpetrates in the following manner the accident
Ills the current opinion throughout the community
That Miss Logan always fall in with impnnity.
Groandless indeed we're that gentleman's fears
She will not die by water who floats upon tears.
So that gentleman might all bis trouble have saved
And instead Of himself his assistance been suaiued
For fine ship like her, must have felt much ANNOYED
To be msnnd when she didn't eyon need to be boyd.
They say she sank twice; we'll the star In the night
sinks and rises again with the swiftness of light
So this star, though moment her brightness she hides
VIII twinkle in safety whatever be-tides, NEPTUNE.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29
Amuse M ents This evening.

ST. CHARLES THEATER-Beneft of Mrs.
Mary STUART he tragedy Of Jane shore;'' Jare Shore
diss Logan Alicia Mrs Mary Stuart To conclude with
the comedy of The Honey Moon ,Iuiiaa Miss Logan
Polante, Mrs, Mary Stuart.
DAN RIoE's. - The Three Guardsmen,' 2
which has been for time in preparation will be pro-
duced this evening; after which, song by Mrs. McM
Ian: concluding with The Omnibus"
SOUTHERN OPERA HoUsE.--West and Peel's
Ethiopian Minstrels in variety of amusing perform
ances, # @ 4j
VANNucHrs MUsEuM.--Wax Statuary and
Dioramic Views at No., 50 st Charles street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

The MYSTERIOUS EXPEDITION. Capt. Baker,
arrived at FewYork the 2Ist inst the ship Herald
of the Morning from caao reports that the 18th inst
passed ineofbatte ship which fired gun for the
ship to heaye to- No attention. however paid to it.
and she up, and proved to be Her Majestys
ship Porcupns she then stood off s g. W. Capt Baker
also reports that he saw going into ST. Thomas large
dismastsd American ship. The Herald Of the Morning
hove to of st. Thomas, and sent boat in for orders
While there's learned that the expedition that sailed from
this port consisting of steamer bark and schooner
were at st. Thomas G
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

From HAvANA.--By the arrival of the Cres-
cent City learn that the reports of threatened up
rsirg Of the Creole population of the Island almost
entirely without foundation.
One Of the two American schooners seized by the
authorities at Baracoa charge of landing slaves had
been released but boxes Of muskets having been
found the other she taken to ST. Jago her cap
tain and thrown into prison to await theiI
trial at Havana.
No body had been shot at Baracoa and unusual ex
element had occurred.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29
KIDNAPPING The Maysville (Ky.) Gazett

KIDNAPPING The Maysville (Ky) Gazette
mentions an occurrence which took place there few
days SINCE Three worthless fellows named Young one
of whom lived in Ohio and the other two Maysyile
entered house Georgetown Ohio at midnight and
under preteuee OF being officers seized negro girl and
bore her of to Kentucky with the view of selling
slavery and pocketing the money They were followed
however by four negro of whom over
Maysyle and gave information Of the outrage The girl
who had been secreted by her captors Maysvile
managed to escape and gave to some Of the citizens full
description of the persons engaged in her abduction
The town became excited and many of the citizens
turned out to arrest the parties indicated They
ceeded in capturing the three brothers Henry Lewis
Allen Young. and, forming procession, deliberately
escorted them ths Ohio River and delivered them
into che hands Of the officers of the law to be dealt with
and punished for the offence of kidnapping The brothers
all raised at Maysyiie, KY and the of
highly respectable gentleman of the neighhorhood
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

Mr.. JOHN II. GALDER's BENEFIT. THE benefit
to the late Treasurer of Pacides Varieties fully
and fashionaby attended than we had anticipated The
dress circle and parquette were filled to Overlooking with
decidedly the most fashionable audience Of the
The play Of Lover excellently performed 50 fur
the part Of the Countess went the remaining parts were
done indiavrently we'll The farce 70 oblige Benson
went Off with its usual success.
great favor would be conferred on the audience If
little more Fight afforded at The st. Charles We
observed six burners not Lit at all last evening and night
glass is needed TO from one side to another This
thing ought to be remedied The patronage bestowed
the theatre Is such to justify expenditure of
greater amount thnn this -. M4
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

DIR. ScoTT's DEPARTURE, IA very courteous
and complimentary note addressed to the Crescent by
the Rey Dr. Scott apprises Of his departure for CALI
forna He goes the Pacific in guest of health and
do missionary work hoping to return at the end Of the
coming year.
We very happy to have deserved the regards Of
eminent scholar and clergyman Dr. Scott and trust
that his visit to California will be productive OF all the
vantages be expects Many could have been better
spared There few whose return will be heartily
welcomed. He has numerous friends already in the mod
III Dorado who appreciate his talent services and
will win many more ere his return
DE- Scott leaves this morning on the steamship Prone
theus We hope he will have pleasant journey and an
agreeable visit. @
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

A colored man named Edward Crawford plead
guilty in the Philadelphia Court OF Oyer and Terminer
the 2s the charge of having killed another coored
in that city 1886 The Court decided the crime
to mauslaughter and sentenced Crawford to three
years in the penitentiary
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

MRs. STuART's BENEFIT. -The performances
at Charles fheater this evening for the benefit
of Mrs Mary Stuarts lady too well known aud apprec
ated in this city require any commendaton Her bene
at will undoubtedly be very large If but personal
friends attend Inasmuch, however, all who fond
Of recognizing real merit and rewarding twin attend
think the benefit will be what assuredy ought to be
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

AAEUAIs.-J. B Steel, at No 60 Camp street,
has lately received large number OF elegant and highly
illustrated works for the ensuing holidays Among them
are Of the most beautiful books we have ever seem
both regards the typographical appearance the bind
iug tho literature and the illustrations Those who pro-
pose observing the pleasant custom Of Christmas presents
would do well to drop In and see these books ha
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

HOUSE FURNISHING GooDs ---Messrs Miller,
Harris Waldo, Nos rs and 10 Camp street. have great
variety Of such articles indispensable to house
keeper Some of their very costly and exqus
itey designed Others cheaper and eommoner, but
all good and serviceabls. We would call attention to
their advertisement setting forth the most prominent
tioles. 1t will be found on this page. .#s "
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

ANOTHER RAILROAD DISASTER. On the morn
ing Of the I'D inst railroad accident New
York city resulting from collision between the Harlem
train and New Haven cars, Sixtyrst street, by
which some thirtyor forty persons less
jured The report spread rapidly that large number of
persons had been killed but thus far it has been
tanned that lives lost The conductor had his
leg broken and several legs found underneath the
cars among the ruins cut off, seriously apprehende
that some of the wounded can not survive.
The of this calamity is attributed the careless
ness Of the conductors Of thu New Haven train. M
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

MEDICAL Text Books Medical men, physi-
clans surgeons should pay particular aten-
ton to the last advertisement Of j. O. Morgan near the
postoce He adyertises large assortment Of medical
and surgica literature Inasmuch the profession OF
Galen is not acquired by inspiration but application and
hard study We think that those who intend to shine in
the profession would do well to drop in and make few
purchases h
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

New MusIc.-We have received from P. P.
werein No Camp street. the following pieces of new
music: Morning Glory Poka,n by John ]. Her.ie ;
Z. Les Bleuetsp by Athenas More; Franklin March,,
by Waldaner The Rose Of Mobile schettsche, by J..
waldauer; Songs Of the Gampbes--s Old Friends are
Gomez by G. G. Minor,
AL Of the foregoing pieces published by p r. wer-
lein Of this city, and Werlein and Hartel Of Mobile
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

The suit for an injunction to restrain the Bal
tmore and Ohio Railroad from making connection with
the Central Chic Railroad Benwood instituted by the
city of Wheeling some time since, the 2t conclu-
ded by the granting Of an injunction. Ellis ~
Benwood is four miles below Wheeling, directly opposite
Beair the eastern terminus Of the Central Ohio road and
tho city of Wheeling contends that making the connec.
ton there is violation Of the contract Of the company
to to Wheeling the practical benefits Of the western
terminus Of thu Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

0aLEANs THEATRE. - alevy' 3 splendid opera,
La Refine de ohypre is 10 be brought at the Orleans
Theatsr tomorrow evening for the first time the present
season. Those who remember the splendid manner in
which II has been produced during the last two winters
will feel DESTROYS to behold It again illustrated with the
talent and admirable voealism Of Nine. Gambler and
Mons Bordas, Lacroix and Baillc. As 1t ia fashionable
night the dress circle will bloom aash with Creole love
lineBs
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

Ar. Il. A. Ramsey. editor of the Atlanta
tGa9 Examiner. arrived in our city day or
two since, and conferred upon us the pleasure
Of visit We have been familiar with his
paper for some time, and consequently were no,
surprised to find him a very agreeable individual
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

Advices from Montevideo state that great ex-
element had been caused by the discovery in the vcin
ty of lead and copper Mines They thought to be
very rich, and company had been formed for working
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

The Concord Patriot of late date relates the
following horrible accident On Friday last the North
Railroad freight train was the TeWksbury
crossing in Grafton part OF the engine machinery
gave out and the train was brought to stand. The
steam was blown nearly or and the engineer Ben Pills
bury of this city, and the fireman. proceeded remedy
the accident Mr. Pilsbury went under the engine and
found eccentric strap broken While in this position,
the BOILER burst and blew out the fire box and volume
Of boiling water struck Mr. PisbuTy the back aud
kidneys and scadsd the lower part of his body and
thighs as also his face and neck In shocking
He crept from below the engine without any assistance
and walked some distance, the skin and flesh literally
peeling from his body
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

The English Government has lately con-
tracted with London manufacturer for thrty-ve mil
lion cartridges and ftytwo thousand bomb-shels II
will take year to complete the contract
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

A company started from Warren county,
Tenn for Nebraska last week. consisting of two grand
mothers who sisters and each of these grandmoth
had son. and each of these had wife and these
had wife, and these two ana their wives had
with them thirty-fye children.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

On the 2lst instant very large whale was
cruising about off the Jersey shore Cape Island
No attempts had been made to capture for lack of the
proper implements
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

IMPORTANT DEoIsIoN.--B a Free Negro a
Citizen Of he United States "A highly important decision
made on Thursday last in the u s. Circuit Court for
this State by His Honor Judge Drummond in the
Lamar defendant The plea filed by the defendant al
legged the plaintiff to free negro and not citizen
the United States entitled to maintain suit before the
u s. Circuit Court This plea was sustained by the
Court We also learn that Judge Mclean conceded In
the opinion delivered by Judge Drummond [Ghicago
Times $# n #4s4
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

Loss OF STEAMER PAcrFIc The clerk Of the
steamer O. Twehel arrived this mornne from Cairo
reports that Thursday morning last the steamer PACT
&C. Capt fithian from St. Louis for this bort struek
snzg and sunk at DEVILS Eibow, The boat win Re
tota loss having broke in hsr bow and forward deck
are out With her stern in deep water there are
four feet IN her ladies' cabin The Twchel took Of
her passengers and stock portion Of her cargo win b.
sAred, but damaged.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

Two men were instantly killed q few days
ago in New Albany, Indiana, by the casing in
upon them of a bank of earth under which they
were digging.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

PENSACOLA AND MONTGOMERY RAILROAD. -
We learn from the Pensacola Gazette that Mr. William
Engineer in Chief of the Pensacola and Montgomery
Railroad with corps of assistant engineers
rived at Pensacola last week and to their
Iahn
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

NAVAL PREPARATIONS. - Our distant cotem-
poraries have been led into error by those Washington
Correspondents who report that there s just the
usual activity displayed in the United States navy yards
which betokens something more than ordinary prepara
tons Between this time and spring the Mediterranean
African coast and West India home) squadron all
return their places have all to be supplied usual
the vessels now expected home going into ordinary The
preparations referred above simply to get ready
vessels to supply their places. Washington Star.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29
STEAMSHIP PAMPERo.-

STEAMSHIP PAMPERO.--The Pensacola Gazette
Of Saturday last says:
The mail steamship Pampero, which was due at this
port the 18th inst her return trip from Tampa
yet arrived It is feared that she has met with
some accident.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

The steamship Osprey arrived at Halifax from
Newfoundland the 2lst having on the way fallen In
With the american brig benjamin Cushing from Ros-
ron fos ~, Johas dismaassd and toRea hsE IN
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29
Furnishing Goods.


sE DRESSING GOWNS Of Rich oashmsrs nousln Lans,
UNDER SHIRTS,
OF Merlno Silk Cotton, Asca Lambs Wool Cashmsre Shaker,
md Welsh Fiannsls; ~
DRAWERS Of Meno Silk Cotton Cashmere, Shaker and Welsh
Flannuls;
HALF HOSE, of Merinc, SILK, Cotton, etc..
LADIES' UNDER SHIRTS AND DRAWERS
LADIES' AND MISSES UNIONS;
Boys SHIRTS AND SOCKS,
-=-5. THEATRICAL HIGH HOSE,
THEATRICAL TIGHTS
Handkerchss, Of all knds WI 't f..E5
suspendsrs of alistyss;
Psriumsry. d large variety;
f Umbrellas silk and cotton
-s Crava.l, Of ali styss;.
Black and eolcrsd Ties; 80.
& Scarls, atyles;
- H'f57 s.8- Gloves, all kinds
-..lH...e-s.. e. -5- ste, ETC., sto.. etc.
To which almost daily additions being made from anuae
tory, No. Is Park Place. NewYork. f0.th
LEIGHTON 4 BARBor,
naT 2dpN Canal and st. Charles streets.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

DRuGGIsTs-- Your attention is directed to the
uas Of Drugs etc. at the store of Dr. Coke No a5 Camp
street. which will take paae this day at 10 O'Clock The
articles have been put in small lots expressly to obise all
parties,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29
WEDNESDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER q

- The undersigned will pay no bills against tn.
Crescent unless contracted by himself or on his written
srkhar;tv X j.. o. NIxoN.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29
CANCERS CuRED.-Dr. Frazee has the honor

CANCERS CuRED.-Dr. Frazee has the honor
oinomshe he prsparsdto fatal
diaeasaI and he win GUARANTEE CURE IN EVERY CASE
except when may be aoaay Affected then
the Sufferer may obtain much relief Those with
affections invited 70 whit Dr. II. Consul
Az evidence Of his sincerity and his confidence system
treatment Dr. every
ssnted make charge until the patient Is
cared the Of the knife Twenty Dollars
mail will package Of the CANCER SPECIFIC, with full
directions for uss. Address DE-. FRAZEE.
spill spiy oMcs, 80 81. Charles str 81.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

Tar STATE REGISTER --Messrs Hatch s. Co.,
proprietors Of the Baton Rouge Advocate, are
about to publish work under the above title,
which will embrace, besides much documentary
matter Of value, . well digested and complete
compendium of statistical information upon all
matters Of State Government and State insti-
buttons. 1t is intended also as an advertising
medium, and will undoubtedly have an immense
circulation throughout the State. The agent,
Mr. J. J. Jones, is OF present in the city obtain
ing subscriptions.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

nr SAME who has carried the Crescent in the Third
District the LIST Of July last il requested to call 81
The olfics and settle his account.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

The purser Of the Arabia will accept ou
thanks for recent river favors
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

MORE STEAMSHIPS We understand, says the
NeH York Courier snd Enquirer that Santa Anna has
ordered the construction Of two steamships
this port for the Mexican service This order if given
comes at an opportune to thp buiders-es-
pececaly 70 tho aborng portion who have long win.
ter before them with little prospect of employment The
aag Of one Of the steamers recently built was blessed
With great ceremony when nsss hplstsd
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29
Another horrible accident from eamphene &C

Another horrible accident from oamphene &C.
Lees Ferry Allegheny City German shoemaker named
Hersch attempted to fill lamp with the dangerous fluid
Of his aged about fourteen holding candle,
moment Tho candle being brought too near, the CAM
phene caught fire and exploded The younger boy was
badly burned in the face head etc. that he died In about
six hours after The elder also much injured in
the side breast etc. that scarcely hope left of his
oovery. Mr. Herseh himself while attempting to save
his children badly but not dangerously injured.
lPittsburg Dispatch, 2lst.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

Mouse Furnishing .as-tiCtes.
40 CAMP STREET. 40
SAMUEL E. MOORE & co,
~ Have hand excellent supply Of articles their line
of business which will be od low prices the quality gaaIan-
tied to be Of the best. of the stock
White Stone China DIME TEA WARE;
White French China DINNER TEA SETS;
White stone China CHAMBER SETS;
Gilt and Panied Stone TOILET SETS;
Silver Plated cAsToRs cANDLEsTCKs TABLE, TEA
sERT SPOONS FORKS;
Best Polished Tin COFFEE and TEA Potts. URNs cHAFG DISH
Els, TUREENs, COFFEE DRIPPERs, JELLY MoULDs;
Britannia Metal COFFEE TEA POTS CASTORS SPOONS La
DIES,
Ep Japanusd Walters and Trays BronEed Tampa;
French Moderator Lamps; Hall Lamps Chandeliers Ivory
died and Plain Gu.lery Fire and Stands Cut
Plain Ga Ware Brouzsd Gilt svered Grandoes
Door Mais Brushes Napkin Rings Common
with other arclsa all Of which will be delivered part
the CITY free Of charge. l7pH
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29
Leiohfose,s Pren,i,xss Shirts.
Dry Goods! Try Goods.
DIRECT IMPORTATION.
W TER DRY obs.
WI. R. Haggerty 81 BRO.

DIRECT IMPORTERS OF FOREIGN and Do
MES7IC DRY GOODS,
Nos. 108 Canal and Royal streets.
The nnton Of purchasers respectfully solicited
ton Of extensive and well assorted stock WINTER DRY
GOODS just received and ready examination consisting
and English Merinoes; ell Wool Plain and New Style
chehmess Barour pacss Bombainss $500 yards Peie
Ghsyre worth CENTS two bits excellent
desss Welch Enssh Rogers and American Flsnnsi silk
Gauxe Flsnnslh both in 7$ Msrua Hose Half
French Baufeis Whitney Blankets; aeknsw,
sorsnt Of style OF White aud Coiored Blanks
Jouvinu lid Glosss-Ladea rs cents, Gentleman 81.
Our stock Of imported
city, both quality cheapne roidere
valencepns se ogsher with innumsshs quantity
recently received FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS.
III. r. HAGGERTY & BRO.
spH 1oe Canal and Reysl Streets
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

It has been remarked by person of ss emil
nent gravity that the political dish in Massachusetts
was spelled BY the Introduction If too much eaysnns
OK. NJ l
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-11-29

We are indebted to the clerk of the ss Garder
City - for late St Louis papers.