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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

QUICK PUNISHMENT. We learn from the
Athens (Ga Watchmn of the 18th inst, that two ne
groes who placed fene rail- something Of the kind
the Georgia Raiload track not far from Madison
Friday night last aated themselves each end Of
the rail- with the intention jumping off the approach
of the cars where out harms way they might see the
nm! In accordance With the usual habit Of the race
however the still they fell asleep-the
train came thnnderipglong in the time cutting oil
the of of the d and breaking the head of the
other
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

PROSPECTS OF THE CRIMEAN CAMPAIGN. = 1t
will be by the following article that the Times begins
to despair of the capture Of Sebasopol during the
season, but thinks it will be finally accomplished:
5s. From the London Tunes Of November 20 ss.,
There appear as far as we can see any hone
bringing the struggle in the Crmea to term
nation. Before army be sufficiently reinforced
to attempt any thing effective in the field the will
have arrived when the Of must be suspended
Difference to the severity of the elements and the bus-
ness nf mutual must wait for
%sn % nof ~ .ns mrs. opening s spring Our
opening Of another campaign when the victory will
those who have avaiied themselves Of the winter for the
purposes of reinforcement We beliere that if it, shall
turn out, apprehend 1t will, that compelled
to desst from the active operations of the siege shall
at rate be able TO the campaign next year with
decided superiority of force which will allow us thor
oughly to invest the place and thus to push the siege
with certainty Of Experience has shown that
need not be nice in reckoning the number with
which give battle to the Russians and do not doubt
that We shall be able to confront them with force which
however numerically Inferior will be utterly nyincihe
by any thing they can bring against it.
1t is certainly not without sigh that feel ourselves
compelled to relnquish those bright and thought
them reasonable hopes of completing in few weeks the
conquest Of the Russian stronghold Yet this dis
appointment is not without its consolation We have
failed in immediate enterprise but without the slight
est lossnag, with considerable ganof character and
honor our army has been too weak to encounter the
opposed to it, it has only been because those
difficulties such transcended human power and
hua endurance On the field of battle where courage
and discipline supply the defect of numbers, have
been able to make discharge the duty OF three
but in the operation Of SIEGE which depends labor
and strength as much SCIENCE such mutiplica-
tion of our plumbers has been found impossible Ry in
surmountabe difficulties of this kind have been ha-
rassed delayed and out till the Emperor Of Russia
| actually believed that the time when our do
struction could be accomplished sent his
aesh their maiden swords in the slaughter of the devoted
English and French armies.
We the signal triumph Of Inkermann to the pau
city of numbers and the enormous difficulties OF
situation These gave the enemy courage to attack
gave US the opportunity Of proving in manner the
most signal and decisive physical and moral superb
ority. The effect of such BATTLE fought under such
circumstances must be felt through the whole and
render the uniform of the English Guardsnan
French Zouaye terrible in the eyes of the Russian
Soldier II Sebastopo does fall at last it will be with
possibly attended the most successful enterprise W.
have not snatched it from the before his reinforce
ments arrived but have every hope of taking it from
him after defeating and destroying all the force which hi
vast empire can bripg to Its relief
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22
Loss OF THE SHIP RoxAR sfAR BY FIRx
IN THE SOUTH krTkxrr0

supdsys OF j. Is54, IL III dss ID 81. T.. Us IL a.
West 1t was alarmed ~ ths u Z firs wlish
ssns s vs III q 5.Ea g
into the cuddy calling TO his e1tenant Ihs sI 8 a
e "a "a S { q s ss sssn.1s I'll q. a % s
going forward fonud the smoke issuing out ok the fcs
in deus black cloud Iimmedistely ordsrsd
the helr1 70 hs put up and Let the ship 30 on bafbfe the
wind The moks then began to ascend Ia thick SEack
cloud, up the main hsschvay. An hands, troops and
buckets 70 pour watsr down the hatchTa5s Il bsix IN
possible for any one 70 get below After working with
ss rs.sT ,oE some r. tine nd andns that ts u US
After getting hAtches ,scursd cleared sway fhs aleh
Wea Ia a a s Z 81 s
After sseng the boatsa right " cot olss s. de deck
up che holes When de tunnels wsrs removed ffo ons
hole to another During the whole Of this time pen
sssa.,Ss ia sns = apa & safss % sns
clothng on them and no possibility Of getting any
We now found ourselves in mast dsplorabe position
found that had neither water proviions deck
one thousahd miles away from land, and boats not
capable Of containing than thirds Number II
obliged to have recourse to them Nson snd pas
sengers working increasingly With puaps and buckets
in the hope feeping the IRE Under Observing greet
smoke to escape out of the toprgail&ae foreease
filed all the and and COW
cred si ievss sith vet sail About 4rsM made an at
and sccssdsd II ss q ~ & se ssss bass &
biscuit two three and stn ~ q spirits Il
two watches Lieut. Temple taxing ssre 81 Sstch
and myself the other Thsy then told in which boat
little CONFUSION IS possible 1t ths last moment sixty
were named for the lannch twenty for the pnuacc
aas f9 M gss n st g
lincessantly and eheerfuIIy At daylight On Monday
morning hand up to the masthead hoping some
only hope Of escape the hosts being sure to swamp
made use Of. Noon strong breeze and dark, gloomy
atmosphere; all hands working mort indefatizaby snd
making effort the fire
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

U. s. STEAMER SAN JAcIsTo.-This vessel,
while her recent vis to Bordeaux France attract
ed universal attention. rom the fact that she the first
U s. vessel that vited that place She saluted the
town with twenty guns, and subsequently fired
another salute In honor,f visit from Mr. Bowen the
s. Consul who afterwara gave banquet at his house to
her officers and Mr.. Sole and family. While in port
the San Jscinto vsed by about 5000 PERSONS inclu
ding all the officers of tie city. Y5
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22
Tha Mohila Trihuns tells tha following mar

In6 MUUIIB ITIUuMB geIIH IUIIuW1HE
Yelous story gentleman Of the highest responsibility
was out squirrehuntng In Clarke county, accompanied
by two young terrier dogs He upon squirrel CUT
ting 40 many antics that he greatly surprised 1t
would suddenly dart down the trunk of the tree upon
which he discovered 1t Them with equal celebrity,
out upon the largest branch repeating the furious
every ninutesits hair rued tail thrown back and
seeming alternately 70 be in perest ecstasy Of fear
pleasure and rage While watching these strange move
ens he heard his dogs bark at the base q the tree and
an instant afterwards the fightfu rattie was heard
On directing his eyes TO the spot he saw enormous
rattesnake with the tail elevated and giving the omnous
warming To his dogs from the poisonous bite, he
shot at and killed the snake In moment, whom instantly
the squirrel fell from the tree at bis feet perfectly dead
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22
dead Iausine and s50ut to rfs This vas NOT tS
case on one spos, but al cyeF tine bloody Add

desd vese aushIne and sboat to rfs This vas not t,S
case on one spot, but all cyet tAs bloody aetd
THE RussrAN xKeors,
The Russian suld5ers, havs already rensrked were
inferior 5n To thoss at xlEa
tagonists fax aupuflor They were s1 c.ear but
raggsd In tho exfxarA Memo had kunpsacKa hst merely
htte canyas bag " that 6sgustng stuff they 4Si fsir
bread No other provisions were found on anys Ths
knspsack presnaass left bsiid exeF that tsy
might scaie the heights right wIs greater facility
Eycfy man wore strong veil made Wen6tnp boots u
sso1t bot rouga looking bvown eAthsr On mems tsas
mery *sre miniatures Of women and ioca Of hair They
appear hage been veteran tropps srge number bore
wv scAEs q rreyfcua wounds The tHad ofeera at
Anna Esse WIN diculty to be- distin1uisssd from tho
me @ n, Lncn ofndera bedsVed very we'll Two hundred
s1e lshsY nNt wounded only merely 4xaxed
leu me our nands Ore saoBg them u now shout the
largest and most il the camp Of the Allies
He stands nearly six fest IL inches AMI. II broad i1 ps
portion without attsaaps-
ing resistanee ssss,7s'F " Fl ~ a''Ss5
Our Allies appear 20 have cen tsi d by r
prise 10 tha sortie made enemy us ther trsncss
Tbs Russians had rot pczseSstou ef Nos md
and spiked the guns befoss tIle French were . oond
obstinate dessncs driven CF with aauch sia1xhfss
The French followed their victory into the cefr Of
tine town, but having 1ud not knowing tI5a r
suit " the attack Hnes they retired sxn The
frerch ssy Tint they court tbs torn b. frse ways
at any time fhey cose h tAt II Feu b almost i'm
pcssieas e ssssin Aeir r. The rsdnsed
ne troops - prspzzisE huts sor de xistsr. md
hourly expeetiss eHeufs sh6uid ~ Weather
prove cold Hnd with much Mt tay nag he
compelled to rslee the siexs No one cxscfS that eae
sopof VIII pc eaken THESE f1ux o. 4ve months.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

CURIOUS CIRoUMsANcE.-The Sussex IN. J.1
Herald states that COZ was slaughtered Saturday
December 2 on the farnof Andrew McMurry in Byram
and mbedded in her her found cut NALL two
inches long The hearappeared to be considerably de-
oayed in consequence Ths animal, to all appearances
had always been health.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

SINGULAR AccIDET.-.on the night of the Sd
inst the pressure of the house of J. NJ Andrews
Esq, Waterboro Mass, great to fill the house
with gas. The serFap entering the room wherc the
meter with lighted candle, explosion took place
shaking the house and ijuring the windows The girl
was badly burned. $50 ..--z
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

1 John Thawley. Ea,, Of Caroline county. Md,
to his death on Sunday the 10th inst in most sim
gular manner The Catreville Sentinel states that he
sitting fence his farm and fell backwards and
broke his neck, which caused his death Immediately.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

1t is reported thatF. j. Grund, Washing
ton correspondent of tie Baltimore SUM- Philadelphia
Ledger and formerly Of the NewYork Herald has been
appointed Consul at Msrees France. We believe he is
a Prussian by BIRTH E# IS v5 ss5
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

EARTHouAKE.--Tlere was an earthquake in
the vicinity Of Newburort Mass on Sunday night last
The houses it is said wre very pceptiby shaker and
the crockery was throw from the shelves. 1t also
felt in several towns in View Hampshire. ls
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

FATAL ExPLosIoA--At New Albany, Ind, a
few days ago. named Jones took quantity of wet
powder into his house dry by the stove An explosion
followed, blowing his yife through window into the
yard, killing her instantly. #=s....isz5
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

gentlemen. while engaged in hunting near
Charleston few days ao found boat floating in the
marsh containing articles which indicated that 1t had
been recently used supposed that the had
been drowned @t- ~
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22
CONGRESSIONAL.

\ NJ tHh -
sgNAIyThe President Of She Senate laid before th.
body communication from the Department Of War
transmitting report from the Board 81 Officers appointed
to examine claims contracted in California under Lieut.
Colonel Fremont In the years 1s46 and Is4T which
referred to the Committee Military Affairs and ordered
to Ee printed. 9S8 @ 41gA4 7-3s -
The bill for increasing the compensation of Public
Land Officers wss taken up discussed for time and
passed.
The House Bill in reference to erecting Custom ouse
in che city of New0rens s brought up and after
being discussed for aome time passed.
on motion of Mr. Sebastian the Senate proceeded to
consider the bill from the House of Representatives to
provide for the extnguishment Of the title Of the Chppe
"a indians TO the lands owned and claimed by them in
the Territory Of Minnesota and State Of Wisconsin,
for their doIuescation and civilizations which, having
been explained by Mr.-S, was rsad third time and
passed. -s7f f - s. "A tg 49, n s8} grfl T
On motion Of Mr. Greyer the Senate proceeded to CON
sder the joint resolution from the House OF Reresenta
vigil Of New Mexico which, having been explained by
Mr.. g., was read third time and passed.
On motion pf Mr. Sebastian. the Senate proceeded to
read third time and passed.
The bill to authorize the patents land any
from the House with amendment, Mr Stuart moved
that the Senate concur in said amendment; which was
agreed to. and the bill was passed. slsq v t@4 as
On motion, the Senate adjourned to Monday
HousE-A memorial was presented from the New York
Chamber Of Commerce praying for authorizing the
hitting out Of an expedition to go in search Of DR. Kane
and bis expedition who went in search of Sir John Frank
Committee.
The House. after the transaction Of other business
solved itself into Committee Of the Whole on the
bill. :
NJ Stephens of Georgia. replied to the remarks of Mfr
Mace delivered yesterday He dssented from the views
Of that Gentleman that the results Of the elections
in several Of the States were Indicative Of demand for
the repeal Of the Nebraska BILL and condemna
tion of those who had voted fer that measure
Some said the results Of the elections, which had
ated so much astonishment, owing to the Know
Nohings and others that they to be attributed
the anti Nebraskaitss It WAS not him to whom
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

The jury in the else Of John N. T. Tucker, on
trial in Brooklyn failed to agree and discharged.
1t said that seven for conviction and 1--WE for
al u !.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

4 The South Carolha House of Representatives
has passed the bill to slbscrbe million OF dollars and
guarantee another million to the Blue Ridge Railroad.
The vote sixty -yeto ftytwo The debate prior to
taking the vote, was vey spirited. ~
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

The Greenbrier iVa,) Era states that James
Graham charged with the murder of his sister in Monroe
county has been grained change Of venue, and the ria
will take place in Giles It is also stated that there is
witness in the case who testified that James Graham
confessed the murder to him His story reported to
the Era details series Of acts almost too atrocous for
belief.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

Among the passengers arrived in the Pacific
Baron de Kitchosr, Minister to Mexico General
Webb, Editor Of the Cairer and Enquirer Hon. T. T.
sbafner bearer Of dispatches Captains Ryitton and Ell
bridge Capt D. Wnbn, British Army. and H J. Fair
child, bearer Of dispatches. ss4
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

/, A firm of wool dialers in Providence, R. l.,
failed few days ago fol 5000
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

Sir David Baird was notorious for his rough
ness, etc His mother said, when she heard of
his being taken prisoner at Seringapatam, and
Of the prisoners being chained together two and
two, 'tGod help the mon that's tied to my
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

During the ensuing summer, not less than six
new railroad enterprises viii open at Pittsburgh Wis
Allegheny Valley Charters Valley Pittsburgh and stsu-
bsnvIe Pittsburgh and Connellsyile Pittsburgh and
Maysvilc, and Pittsbursh and indianapolis. The two
latter to with the steubenvs Raroad at steu
bsnys This event. may say viii be the grand OF
the histry Of Pittsburgh
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

The N. z. journal Of Commerce says that the
news rs received by tfrom the steamer Pacific the
morning of the 18TH was sent ashore from the ship rhsn
Ave miles outside Of Sandy Hook, by Of carrier
pigeons. From sandy Hook, was forwarded to jersey
City by the Sandy Hook Telegraph Line and from Jersey
City to New York by the New York and: Philadelphia
Line.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

Il A Snow 0wI..--A bird that deserves to be
cassed With tho eagles for size strength killed
the bluff last Wednesday by friend Wm g Thomson,
and by him brought into office. From tip to tip Of
wings be four feat and eight inches, and bis
usually frequent the northern regions being numerous
about Hudson's Bsy and the Red River Of the North
fOauaka Spectator.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

Mr.. Hutton, Of tie steamship America, has
our thanks for lateFlorida papers
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

y gUMRER NOTICE-We are now receiving a
regular supply choice seasoued Cypress
her Sawed Cypress, Shingles which,
sunl 81 Rough Yee Pins Iumbsy
bu derE and othefs invited ersInue i'
dlS I'm WARn 4 CO. Baronne st, Jseeph streets
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22
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VOLUME VII.

! 10 sail in q FEW DAYS. .slH
ENOR NEW YORK-Merchants' Line. En-
Mao The % and tsss ,,s slag packet ,t ss,E II S
emplets her m si For freight
Ing elegant board nearly opposite the Veg
etGble District
q. c. SC,ar1pA Atre z
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

sNAZERAG BRANDIES. - The subscribers,
being sols agents importers the celebrated
AZERAC BRANDES keep constantly hand full supply of ne
and medium grades sucb
1885 ls02 and 1905 and invite the trade % well
ohposseufs, Fhe hoove being Pure and Genuine article
~. = WM Il. LEVERICH Il CO.. Agents,
lev stresi. &
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-12-13
What will be done ?

1t has become a question among the friends
of Temperance as to what action the present
Legislature will take upon the subject of pro-
hibiting the traffic in intoxicating liquors in
this State. That some action must and will
be had We think conclusive. We have en-
deavored to carefully analyze the elements
composing the General Assembly now in ses-
sion since its organization, and we are in
spired with the hope and the belief, that the
weight of feeling on the subject is favorable
to some amendments to the existing odious
license law. In this we may be mistaken,
but we are not willing to believe that a body
containing so many talented and high mind
ed gentlemen could turn a deafear to the de-
mands of SO many ~votersin the State, demand
ing redress from the social and p~ecuniary
scourge of the rum traffic. We know that
some may fear to take a bold and decided
stand on this question, lest they forfeit the
good will of those loving rum, and those ma
king fortunes by it's sale. But this should
not weigh a feather against the promptings
of a better judgment and the clear convic-
tons of right.
While we believe that there exists a feel
ing among the lawmakers favorable to some
reform, we are equally sure that the great
weight of sentiment in the Legislature is
against absolute Prohibition. Then what
will be done? Will any decisive steps be
taken towards reform. These are pertinent
questions, and we trust future events may
prove that some redress of the grievances
imposed upon the sober community by the
liquor traffic has been granted by those in au-
thority. Will a law be given in which the
People arc allowed to say whether or NOT, in
their respective districts, they will longer
bear the burdens of the traffic? We think
we echo the temperance sentiment of the
State when we assert that even such a Jaw as
this would prove acceptable. As much as
entire prohibition may be desired by some,
we are sure that there is not a friend Of Tenn
perance in the State but would be free to &C
cord his or her need of praise to the Legisla-
ture granting this redress.
We would appeal to the members of the
Legislature to carefully weigh this great ques.
ton. 1t is a question of vital interest. A
question affecting the temporal and eternal
interests of thousands within the borders Of
our beloved State. Fanaticism may be charged
upon US and all others laboring in the cause
but it is not a wild fanaticism the interests
involved in the issue are solemn as the grave
whittier Legislators, and voters, and women
and children are all tending, and fearful a,
the Eternity in whose solemn court all mus
stand before an omnipotent judge-all equa
at head and foot. Let it not be treated a
the wild yagaries of a fanatical brain.
We see old gray headed men in the Legis
lative Halls-we see young men there-w,
see strong manhood there, around who's,
hearts cluster the boon affections of HON
and loved ones. To the fathers in that bod,
We would most earnestly appeal. Fathers
|. remember your loved ones at home-th
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-12-13
oftBeA ge,
RALEIGH, %. Q.
Wednesday, December ID, 1854.
The Memorials,

Continue to be presented from day to day,
to the Legislature, praying Legislative inter-
ference on the liquor traffic ,coming from diff
ferent Counties and on Friday last the Me-
mortal from the Grand Division was presen-
ted, in the House by Mr.. Jesse G. Shepherd,
of Cumberland, which after being read in the
House, was, on motion of Mr.. S.. laid on the
table for the present, and he gave notice that
in a few days he should submit a bill in ac-
cordance with the spirit Of that Memorial
In the name Of the Grand Division and Of
the Order throughout the State, we tender
our thanks to this Gentleman for the cheer-
full manner in which he acceded to our re-
quest, and the high respect manifested in
presenting it to the House of Commons,
and for the prompt and patriotic STAND taken
in unison Herewith.
1t gives US pleasure further to record that,
with the exception of a very few of the mem
bers, most prominent among whom is Mr..
S.. A. Williams, from Warren, we say with
a few exceptions, the Memorials are respect
fully received, and an honest disposition
evinced to give them candid, careful consid-
GRAFTON. We feel sure that such an exhibi-
ton of sympathy and respect for the voice Of
the people will meet with the sanction of ev-
cry true-hearted Republican, whether he be
favorable to the reform in question or not
for it is a vindication and obedience to one of
the dearest rights of an American freeman,
and one which our Sacred Bill Of Rights
:, guarantees to the citizens of North Carolina.
The %humblest, most obscure man in our Dor
\ ders has this inalienable right vouchsafed to
I him by this great Charter of our Liberties,
! and he is no true Republican who would at
I tempt tyrannically to stife or disregard the
: voice of her citizens expressed in a Constitu
i tional way.
We had supposed that, after the signal and
overwhelming vote against Mr.. Singeltary's
illiberal motion to frown down the voice o
tho people without a hearing on this subject
} that no farther attempt of the kind would b.
made at this session, at least. But, on tn,
al presentation of every Memorial, almost, Mr.
Williams makes a similar motion but i
scarcely receives a dozen ayes, which ar,
n completely silenced by the hundred noe
which thunder against this gag-law spirit
sr We hope Mr.. w. will become more republi
4 can and tolerant in his feelings towards tn
: :" dear people," for whom he has been sen
v to legislate.