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that he exhibited elements of character that
only needed theatre for their development to
produce military hero of the highest order,
At the battle Of Monmouth his bravery and
good Judgment were worthy Of notice. but, un
Fortunately, he was in the wake Of Gen. Lee,
whose unsoldierly conduct on that occasion
brought upon himself the Indignation OF the
Commander -in-ohief Yet even here untiring
vigilance, and an eye that saw every weak
point. As well As The moment favorable for
action, proved Col Burr to be one Of the best
officers in the American army.
To Burr the sentence pronounced upon Gen
Lee was very calling, for 1t carried with it an
implied censure of his own conduct. This, how
ever, was unmerited His usual energy and
bravery ia that protracted engagement, with q
temperature Of one hundred degrees to support,
was undoubted. Even Washington tacitly
acknowledged it, for he soon after confided
Burr hazardous yet important mission to
Elizabethtown, to ascertain, if possible, the
movements Of Sir George Clinton.
Burr was now becoming tired of an enterprise
which failed to feed his ambitious hopes, and
the exposure which he had incurred rendered
quiet and repose necessary in his enteehled con-
dition; and bis resignation, which for two years
he had contemplated, was now accepted. To
the army he had devoted four of the best years
Of his life, together with no small contributions
from his private fortune. In him the power of
controlling the minds and actions of others was
conspicuous.
The soldiers under his command loved him
with devotion rarely surpassed, and he ex-
erted his power for their benefit. What others
deemed difficult and hazardous was to him d
pastime, and no enterprise within the reach of
human skill was beyond his aspirations. # he
had appeared on the stage in the days Of Cortez
or Pizarro, he would have risen superior to
either. If Mexico, in the revolution that set
her free from Spain, had been the theatre Of his
action, he would have oyertowered Iturbide !;
or if he had been in the army Of Napoleon he
would have been enrolled among his brayest and
most successful marshals. But the nature of
the conflict in which he embarked, and the
character of the officers with whom he came in
competition, precluded the idea of his reaching
that eminence which his imagination had pic
tured in glowing colors
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

SHor.-A young man named Stephen R.
Smith was shot and dangerously wounded at
Hamilton, Ohio, on the 18th, by another young
man named Jessup. The latter was dry
goods clerk in Cincinnati. He had received let
tiers purporting to come from young lady
this correspondence was carried on for three
months, when Smith was discovered to be the
real author of the letters, which were subse-
quently published in Sunday paper, for which
Jessup sought satisfaction by shooting him.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

ANT1QuATED-In 1922 Lewis Withrow caught
terrapin on the farm Of zadock Richards, in
Jackson county,sIa. and cut his name and the
date on its back. This singular animal has
been seen on the same farm for a number of
times every year since; and only few days
ago it was examined, and the name and date
carved on its back are quite plain. Though
thirty two years have elapsed since the mark
was made. the animal has seemingly undergone
no change He plods along as ever, showing no
more signs of old age than he did when first
seen,
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A M Il S E NJ E N rs

ND oPER g. TRAVIS'S GYMNASIUM, Perdid.
street over The des"-RoPER TRAVIS resrs,t
inform he citizens Orleans that they have opened Yst
sJfM nnon ina most scale the named
whole which superior to thing lie %
the SOUTH they have spared no or in procuring @
Parents respectfully invited to call and examine the GY
SUM- taught there strongly
Physicians. i, r,,,y,. 80.
with every necessary requirement. 4
tly- Lessons given in Sparrirg and Foncng
nv Open daylight in the morning until 10 O'Clock Eva
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

Two chaps at Chesapeake City, Md, got
drunk a few days since, when one placed his
pocket book in the custody of the other for safe
keeping When they got sober. the owner of the
pocket book, missing his property, charged his
companion with picking his pocket, and on in
shutting a search of course it was found upon
tried, when the facts of the case were developed
as above stated
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

Among the arrivals at the port Of New York
on the 18th was his Danish Majesty's frigate
Tordenskiold, Commodore Baron Direkinok
Holinfeld, from St. Thomas August 2, bound to
Copenhagen. The T. carries "A thirty Founders
and 400 men. |o7 -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

In Somerset, KY, on the day of an election
recently, the store of J. E. Cossen was struck by
lightning Several horses standing near were
killed
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

A MOUNTAIN CAVE IN VIRGINIA ExPLoRED.-
curious cave on the top of the Long Lick
Mountain, near Purgettsyille, Hampshire Co,
Va, has, from time immemorial, been known to
exist, but no one has ever had the courage to
explore it, until few days ago, when Professor
George Jordan, in the presence of a number Of
gentlemen, having let down candle, and fast
ened one end of a rope to a sapling, and the
other end round his body, descended into its
mysterious regions. The Romney Argus says
"The entrance bears some resemblance to
the crater of a volcano, only smaller The aper-
ture at the mouth is not more than three or
four feet in diameter, but enlarges as you de-
scend, like an inverted funnel, the descent being
perpendicular the whole distance. Mr.. j. de-
scended some sixty -four to sixty five feet when
he came to the bottom of a spacious chamber,
from which several passages led off in various
directions. These passages are sufficiently large
to admit four horse wagon. On arriving at
the bottom, says Mr.. j., and taking an upward
view, the scene is truly appalling Large craggy
rocks seems ready to tumble down upon your
head, and SO terrific is the sight that a univer-
sal tremor imperceptibly creeps over the whole
system This cavern does not seem to be inhab.
tied by any living being save a race of cheir-
sptera 1.-THE common bait which infest these re-
gions by millions, and, for aught we know, may
be winged messengers Of Pluto. They uttered
horrid cry and seemed disposed to dispute the
right of the unwelcome and curious adyenturer
We learn that Professor J. intends making q
more minute examination of this wonderful
cave"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

The Democratic convention of Hamilton coun-
ty met at Carthage, Ohio, on the 18th, for the
purpose of nominating candidates for county
offices aRs Congress. The committee on resolu-
tons reported the Baltimore platform
AS soon as the afternoon proceedings COM
menced, great excitement prevailed The Know
Nothing question was introduced, and the or
ganization denounced. Charley Kemelin, one
of the delegates, said that it was inconsistent to
denounce this organization, while the Democrats
had secret organization, referring to the Miami
Tribe, of which United Senators were members
and George Z. Pugh, chief, The lie was given
to this assertion, and Kemelin was attacked and
finally fled, after which the convention broke W
in row, without nominating or passing resolu
tons
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21
GENERA NEWS.

Evacuation of the Prinoipalities Capture
Of Aland-Omer Pacha at Bucharest
Conoha Returning to Cuba.
The Baltic brings advices that the Turks
have acceded to the demand Of Austria. and
consent to withdraw from the Principalities.
In the meantime the Russians have retired from
Bucharest, and Omer Pacha has taken posses
sion of that place.
!. 1t is reported that Aland was captured on the
Sd inst, and is now occupied by the French
troops.
The Anglo French army is said to be hover
ing along the Crimea.
DENMARK-De Denmark has declined to accede
to the Austrio- Prussian treaty. oarsa
THE RUSSIAN PROFESSIONALISM the PROPOSE
tions of the Emperor of Russia were uncondi-
tionally rejected by the Western Powers.
spain-Ch Christina Mobbed.
CoNcHA REsToRED.--The latest advices from
Madrid report that all continues quiet in that
city. 1t is reported that an armed mob had re-
fused to allow Queen Christina to leave the city
without the payment Of large sum Of money.
Concha has been reinstated as Captain Cen
eral of Cuba.
Cholera In New York.
New YORK, August 90. - The deaths by
cholera in this city for the past week amount
to 212, showing further decrease.
New York Markets. ..~
NEW YoRK, August 20.--There was good
demand for Cotton yesterday, and prices closed
firm. Flour was in good request, and the rates
have advanced 12ae. per Dbl
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

GE- We, the undersigned, came out from
Liverpool to New Orleans and were by the house of
Messrs j. W Shaw & Co. recommended to Mr.. Geo. Ed
monds 80 Bank Place their agent. We called on him
and received every and attention that one
could show to another. We wrote stating this to Liver
pool, and we would recommend any coming to this
country any sending for their friends to do
by applying to Mr. Geo. Edmonds, 80 Bank Place
(Signed for numerous passengers)
MARY O'BRIEN, PETER MURPHY,
MARTIN MAHos, CATHERINE MuRPHY,
JOHN Holman, Par CosNoLLY,
PAT FoYLE, ELLEN MCCARTHY,
And several others.
New Orleans May. 1854. aul5 1mis
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

Among the various compounds of refresh
ment offered to the public in this melting season,
there are none more complete and fit than those
prepared by Charley Prayer, Of Nash's Saloon.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

New YORK, August 16.--The Cunard steam
ship America has arrived at Halifax, bringing
dates from Liverpool of the 9th inst, three days
later than the accounts brought by the Union.
The following is q summary of her news:
Liverpool Markets.
LIVERPOOL, August 8 There has been good
demand in the Cotton market for the past few
days, and the sales Of the week sum up $4,000
bales, Of which 10000 have been taken for
speculation and export and 43 900 for the trade.
Prices have latterly been firmer, without, how
ever, establishing any advance on the quota
tions forwarded by the Arabia. Yesterday Is
sales were 1000 bales, the market closing with
steadiness.
The market for Breadstuffs has continued to
show an upward tendency in prices during the
past week. Flour has advanced 2s. per barrel
since the departure of the Arabsa, and is now
quoted at 32s. to 32s. 3D. for Western Canal, and
32s. Sd. to 33s. per barrel for Ohio. Wheat has
advanced Sd. per 10 pounds, and closes at Us,
Indian corn is 2s. higher. Lard is held at Dos.
per cwt., and Pork and Beef have advanced in
prices.
money MafRet
The Money Market at London has been
easier, and the rate of interest is reduced to i
per cent. Consols closed at 92a.
General News
LATER FROM THE NUBE--.Mooements of the
.9rmies The latest advices from the Danube
state that the Russians have evacuated Walla-
CHA since their defeat at Giugeyo, and the
Turkish army was advancing upon Bucharest,
one hundred thousand strong.
The Austrian army has been ordered to take
position in Gallicia.
INTENDED ATTACK UPON SEBAsToPoL.-The
allies have determined to make an attack upon
Sebastopol.
The BALTIc.-There is nothing of much I'M
'portance received from the Baltic. The EN-
peror of Russia, few days since, narrowly
escaped capture by British steamer cruising
near Cronstadt.
Baron D'Hilliers has Joined the Baltic fleet
before the Island Of Aland, with the French
troops under his command
SPAN.-Ihe .NetD Counciz.-Adyices from
Madrid report continued tranquility Throughout
Spain since the arrival of Espartero at Madrid
The Royal Council and Junta have been
abolished, and new Council has been formed
with Espartero as President, and o. Donnell as
Secretary of War. An order has been passed
banishing Queen Christina, and directing that
the old Ministry be prosecuted.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

Deputy Paymaster General Benjamin F..
Larned has been appointed Paymaster General
of the United States Army, with the rank Of
Colonel, vice Gen Towson, deceased.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

The Winchester Republican states that three
panthers were killed recently by Joseph Vance,
in Frederick county, Va, between the Paddy
and Capon mountains.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

The returns from Iowa in seventeen counties
make Grimes, Wing and Anti Nebraska eandi-
date for Governor, eleven hundred ahead
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

New PuBLIcATIoN--Th second volume of a
new work by g Boston," entitled g Panaeea
for Hot weather." was laid on our table last
evening. For pungency and conciseness, this
volume does not sustain the expectations we had
formed from perusal Of the former one.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

Collision. Last night, at II o'clock, as the
steamship United States, Capt. Schenck, from
Aspinwall, was coming up the river and nearly
opposite the Third District Ferry. the Ferry
boat rounded out and attempted to cross her
bow, when the United States struck her just
forward the bow, doing her considerable damage.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

Rev. Samuel Patton, D. D., editor of the
Holston Christian Advocate, died in Knoxville,
Tenn, on the LIST inst, after short illness
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

CONSUL RETuRNED.--Mr J, Fl, Young, United
States Consul to Curacao, arrived at New York
on the 18th, in the bark Mayfower, from Bo.
naire. He comes back in consequence Of diplo-
matte difficulties, and will go at once to Wash
inpton
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

On the morning of the 18th the pilot boat
New York was struck by lightning off Sandy
Hook, and had her mainmast split from the
head down to the keelson and her deck ripped
M somewhat H
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21
DAILY CRESCENT.
MONDAY MORNING. AUGUST 81. 1854

rs The Proprietors Of the Crescent will pay bills
contracted BY any except Mr. J. o. NIXON or bis
written authority.
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There are seventy two hotels in Boston, and
the amount of capital invested in them is esti-
mated at Sd, 100000
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Damned five act drama by Dion. G. Bour-
cicau1t was produced at q theatre IN Buffalo on
the night of the 18th, and proved complete
failure.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

SOUTHERN MILITARY LoTTERY.--We learn by
a late telegraphic dispatch from Montgomery,
Ala, that the drawing Of the Southern Military
Lottery came off there on the 18th, and that the
following are some of the winning numbers :
8Os9, $500; 1881, $4,000; 1928. $4,000; 1000,
$500; 1913, $500; 1929, $500; 1860, $500;
1888, $500; 6l22, $500. ----
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Turks Withdrawing from the Prinoipalities.
New YORK, August 19.-The Collins steamer
Baltic has arrived here. bringing dates from
Liverpool to the 9th inst, four days later than
the accounts by the America The principal
items of her news are embraced in the following
summary:
Liverpool Markets.
LIVERPOOL, August 9.-There has been fair
demand for Cotton in this market since the de-
parture of the America, and the sales Of the
three business days embrace $4,000 bales, in
GLIDING 5000 for speculation and 1000 for ex-
port. Prices are without any change of moment,
the demand being freely met by holders, and
Brown, Shipley s. Go. quote as follow:
Fair Orleans GID, Middling Orleans sgd,
Fair Mobile Gid. Middling Mobile Sid, Fair
uplands 65d and Middling Uplands SID. r
The market for Breadstuffs has been firm, and
some descriptions havefurther advanced. Flour
has been in good demand, with moderate sales
to the trade, and closes at S2s. to 32s. Sd. for
Western Canal and SSs. to S4s. per Dbl for
Ohio. Wheat has advanced I'd. for the Fair
and better qualities, and is quoted at 9s. Sd.
for Red and los. Id. per 70 lbs. for White
Corn has further advanced Is, per onarter
and closes at 35s. cd. per quarter for yellow and
white alike.
McHenry reports the Provision market with
out any change of moment in prices. Pork has
been dull; Beef in fair request, and Bacon
active Lard has been in good demand from
the trade at firm prices, closing at Sos per owt.
Coffee is steady and Rice dull.
Money and Trade.
The Money market at London continues easy,
and oonsols have advanced, closing at e24 to
925. $50 t
Trade in the manufacturing districts has
slightly improved,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

The man Timothy Lydon, charged with the
murder of g. R. Violet, and whose case has
been continued from day to day for want of tes-
timony, was this morning discharged by the
Recorder, the evidence that appeared being suf-
fcient to esta blish his innocence. After short
debate as to the propriety of trying him on a
ent, His Honor decided that he had been
detained long enough and ordered his dismissal.
[St. Louis News, 18th,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

OPERATlc.-It is said that Grisi and Mario
embark from England for this country on the
2lst inst. 1t is also said that Max Maretzek
has lost 900, SO far, by his opera season at
Castle Garden
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

RUPTUREs CURED.-Sherman's Curative Pa
tent Truss and Rupture Remedy relief comfort and certain
guarantee the OF all Rupture To good spp
the establishment 10 ST. Charles and inquire for
Dr. Sherman. For further particulars, third
apply to the store for descriptive pamphlet s93 y
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

A negro belonging to Mr.. Brown, of Smith
vile, North Carolina, on the 10th inst, deliber-
ately laid himself down upon the railroad track,
at a curve near the residence of Gen. McRae,
and was run over and killed by train bound
from Raleigh to Wilmington
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

GREAT FIRE IN CAMBRIDGEPoRT. "A fire broke
out in Cambridgeport, Mass, on the night Of
the 18th, by which q great number of stores
shops, dwellings, etc, were destroyed. The
loss was estimated at 100000.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

WHAT A GERMAN EDITOR sAYs.-The editor of
Der Pioner, published in Louisville, Ky, says
that some of the most wealthy German citizens
of the United States have raised million of
dollars, and intend increasing the amount to
several millions of dollars, to turn the entire
tide of future German immigration to Canada
or South America, and to induce all the &c free
minded Germans" in the United States to en-
iprate to another country
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

CUBAN OFFICIALS. - The Portland State of
Maine publishes statement made by Jenness,
Chase s. Co., of that city, tothe effect that when
their bark G. B. Hamilton arrived at Havana
last February. after delivering the manifest to
the boarding officer, the Captain discovered
some discrepancies between that and the freight
list, which he asked of the Collector leave to
correct, but which was refused and delayed, 30
that when he received back his manifest and
made his correction, the time for correcting the
document had passed by, in the amount of
twenty minutes, but recently the consignees of
the vessel, (Messrs. Drake Il Co.. have trans
mitted drafts on Jenness, Chase s. Co., for the
sum of six thousand and eighty dollars claims,
and thirteen hundred dollars expenses, which
they have been obliged to deposit in Havana, to
await the further action of the Cuban Courts
and authorities in this easel
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

MAINE LIQUOR LAw.-B. Porter, landlord Of
of the Market Hotel in Cambridge, was arrested
on the 18th inst. and tried before the Justices
Court for eighteen violations Of the liquor law,
and found guilty on all the counts. On the first
he was fined ten dollars and costs, with one
thousand dollars bonds; on the second he was
fined twenty dollars and costs; and on the six
teen other counts, each twenty dollars and
costs, with three months in Jail, amounting in
all to a fine of three hundred and fifty dollars,
and four years Imprisonment Mr., Porter ap-
pealed, and gave bonds in six hundred dollars
to prosecute his appeal
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

LYNCH LAW - Three Men Hanged We
learn from the st, Louis Republican that three
men were hanged in Clay county, Missouri, on
the 10th inst. Their names were VIM. and John
shackleford, and Galloway. They were &C.
cused Of horse stealing, and in resisting the ar
rest, killed man by the name of Ross After
the commission of the homicide they we're hung
by the populace
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

ARRIVAL OF THE CYANE.-The United States
steamer Cyane arrived at the CharlestoEn Navy
Yard, near Boston, on Sunday, the 18Th. Mr..
Faben, United States Commercial Agent from
Greytown, was passenger by the Cyane. Has
on board the remains of Purser Ashman, and
also the body of Felix Hewlett, the boatswain,
who died on the passage since leaving Aspin-
wall. The Cyane hove to, July 25th, for the
steamer Ell Dorado, which sent on board for a
supply of provisions. Spoke on the 4th August
bark Frederick Warren, from New Orleans to
Amsterdam, in bad condition would probably
lay up.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21

The President has appointed Mr.. Baldwin, OF
New Hampshire, formerly newspaper editor at
Newport, and subsequently at Lowell, Secretary
to sign patents. .
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-21
Grand s0tree Illumination.

On FRIDAY EVENING, the 18th inst.
A GRAND soIREE AND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS
Will be given at the GREEN OAKS HOTEL, Biloxi, Miss.
Eg splendid ORCHESTRA extensive
preparations being made for the accommodation Of the public
the occasion. l.. PRADAT, Superintendent, auls ID
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Three Days Later from Europe,