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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

DEATH OF .ASGEREAU GRAT.-The painful duty
has again devolvcd upon us to the death Of
one OF our most prominent and respected citizens.
Angereau Gray, long and favorably known as one Of
most Successful merchants, died yesterday after
noon after short but painful illness. His loss will
be grievously felt, not only by interesting family
but by numerous circle Of devoted friends. 10 Il
long established character Of the strctest integrity,
Mr.. Gray added many charming virtues by which he
wAs cndeared to those who knew him best. His death
will lie mourncd by all who knew him, and kind
husband, devoted father and Il true friend, whose
place none can ill so WELL has passed from among us
never to return. The funeral will take place this af-
tGrnoOn at clock. Louisville journal, 27th ut.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

ECON Sw1SpIERs-Nearly all the retail coal deal
ers in Cincinnati have been detected cheating in the
mcasurncnt of coal. The Inspector Of Weights and
Measures sent round to examine says that he tested
all the twobllshel measures he could find in the coal
yards, and which used in the sale of coal. Start
ling as it may appear he found but two dealers who
had used honest measures.
The investigation has resulted in charges in the
Police Court against at least dozen dealers. The
Commercial says
said to be outrageou5y scant. One twobl>hcl meas
ure was short overa peck! and others were not far
behind it,
The visit Of the City Inspector reused quite
sation among the coal Dealers and since the result OF
that visit has been made known, qea feeling exists
i'll relation to the matter. People feel that it is bad
enough to he forced to pay cNtortionate prices for
fuel, without being cheated i'll the quantity
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

A FEMALE JAIL BREAKER. - The Manchester
American says that Margaret Terrence, the hay and
grain cir" who escaped from Amherst Jail about two
years ago, stole horse and wagon and went to Bos-
ton and put it up at Hill Il Chesneys stable, es-
capped from the New Haven State Prison Tuesday.
She was in the basement of the centre part, and ran
out Of the door into the yard and then into the street.
1t was not more than two minutes before her escape
was onnd ont and the watchmen scattered in all di-
IeCtOns but she was not to be found.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06
THANKSGIVING DAY IN kASSAs.-Gov. Geary has
issued the following proclamation
EXECUTIVE DErARTMEST, J
Camp "Gracios DioS.'' Baptist Mission :

ENECtTIvE DErARTMESr, J
Camp "tracios DioS,'' Baptist Mission.
Iottowaomie Reserve, X. T.
Having reached this point after an extended tour
of observation throughout the Territory, and being
now fully satisfied that the benign influence of peace
rcigns throughout all her borders, in consollance
with general custom and my own feelings, l hereby
specially set apart the goth day of November instant
to be observed by all good citizens OF this Territory
as day Of general thanksgiving and praise to Al
mighty God for the blessings vouchsated to us as %
people
Given under my hand at the place aforesaid, this
9th day of November, 1856.
INIIN ". GEAEN. linHerunr Of EunsEs Trrri.nru
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

Is ANY ONE RESPONSIBLE? - Yesterday we were
caught by the rain at the Capitol and to make the
most Of the time went up into the stories above and
visited the library There, where the very soul of the
State is embalmed as it were there was very little
more security against the rain than the outside of
the building. The building leaks in number of diff
erent Places and the expensive furniture of the Sen
ate is being ruined by this criminal neglect on the
part of some one Who has charge of the building =?
Certainly, whoever has, must have the right tacitly
given to protect the States property and it should be
done Immediately. The Legislature could not re-
fuse to make an appropriation to pay for the work
tBaton Rouge Comet, Sd inst.
1t is to be hoped the next Legislature will attend to
this and other home matters Of importance. The
election being over, the dominant party having won
the game, and being in possession Of all the power
and most of the public ofices-the very few that are
held by their political opponents will in all probabili-
ty pass into their hands with the expiration of terms
should attend to the interests of the State which
have been sadly neglected of late and legslae exc-
sively for its improvement, advancement and Sc
curity.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

WATERCuRE ESTABLISHMENT BuRSED.-The water
cure establishment in Geneva, n. Y. was DESTROYED
by fire few days ago. The inmates escaped with
difficulty Two women eaped from the windows of
the fourth story One was instantly killed and the
other fatally Injured
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

SUICIDE OF A UNITED STATES LrEUTENANr.--I4eut
Truman X. Wabrdge, United States 4th Artillery,
son Of Henry Wabrdge, of Lockport, was found dead
in the woods near Geneva, last Sunday having ter
minated his life by the discharge of a pistol. He
graduated at West Point in 1847 and had spent most
of bis army life at remote military posts. The Lock-
port Courier says that he had been at home a few
weeks, and was ordered again to third banishment
to Florida. Long confinement at isolated posts had
made him sick Of life, moody, morbid and detected.
Rochester American.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

A DEAD-SET AT THE DEAD-lIEADs.--The New York
Mirror complained recently OF a regulation in Laura
keenes Theater," which required the card Or auto
graph of gentlemen of the press who onthe ree
list To this the fair manageress replied in the fol-
lowing sensible note:
My Dear NIr. FuLeS': Last season DOZENS nay
hundreds of people, to the door and merely gave
the name of some paper. The doorkeeper having re.
ceved instructions to show every courtesy to the gen.
temen of the press thought it correct and they pass
ed Now, these people, found out at last, were in
no way connected with the papers, but had found the
"open sesame" accidentally. 1t was to guard against
this asked as 4 taror to me that the press would
give one Of their cards. Should any of them be with
ont them, the doorkceper has ready. 1t may be
little trouble, but when prevents great loss and
fraud, will you not understand my true meaning and
lend me your cooperation? l am sure you will.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

ROBBERY OF TICKET OFFICE.-On the morning
of the 25th ult, the ticket office at the depot of the
Cleveland and Toledo, and the Cleveland, Columbus
and Cincinnati railroads, was entered and robbedsof
Sl,4OO. A negro employed in the dining saloon near
the depot has been arrested suspicion of having
committed the robbery
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

PROBABLE MURDER AND SUICIDE.-The proprietor
of colee-house in Philadelphia died suddenly a few
days ago, and his rkeeper was arrested on suspicion
Of having poisoned him. While in prison, the bar
keeper committed suicide by cutting an artery in one
If his arms
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

NEW LINE OF OUEAN STEAMERs.-The n. Y.
Commercial Advertiser says that letters have been re-
ce7ed in Montreal from England stating that the
hessrs. Cunald have entered into an arrangement
with the British Government to put on fortnghtly
line Of ocean steamers next season between Liverpool
and the St Lawrence. The vessels to be 2,t00 tons
burden each, and to make the passage to Quebec in
,1a,s
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06
With best regards, very truly yours,


The Mirror cheerfully assents to the propricty of
this, but says in conclusion:
AS matters are now conducted, we doubt if single
newspaper in the city gets paid for the composition of
theatrical natter
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

BANK OF EAST TENNEssEE.-The President of this
institution emphacally contadics the rumors affect
ing its credit and states that the Bank is in per-
fectly sOund condition.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

kossuTH REDlvlvUs.-M. Kossuth appears again
before the people an expounder of political affairs.
He recently delivered a Speech or lecture, to the
people of Manchester, and it is said received with
great enthusiasm, his subject the position and
prospects of the Italian people, ad the foreign policy
of Great Britain being one which now attracts
much attention among the English people. The Times
attempts to frown him down, but the versatile Hun
garan is not easily disposed of when he gets started.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

a Coop lDEA.--The following notice" is posted
conspicuously in a publication Office down East:
Shut this dOor-and as soon as you have done
talking on business, serve your mouth the same
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

FROM KEY WEsT-Through the kindness of q
friend, we have received copy Of the Key Of the
Gulf of the 22d ult from which we learn that Cen
liarney has decided to make Key West the principal
military depot of Florida.
The Key of the Cuff states that on the 18th ult. a
man named James Bennett was drowned from soop
near the wharf His body was recovered.
The same paper states that the ship Lady Arabella,
which had struck on the Tortugas, was hove off !"
two days afterwards, too badly injured to proceed on
her voyage. She WIS taken into the harbor of Kew
West for renairs
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

SISGrLAE OCCrRKENCE.--1Ir. George Scharwtz
wls killed in New York few days ago, by railroad
train. Just before the fatal occurrence a COW had
been run over and killed Oh 9th street, and Mr.
Scharwtz, while bargaining with the owner for the
carcass, WAS run over and killed by the returning
fr,i,,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06
Ne6 0xleans 59ailp Crestsut,
SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER G, 1856.
A False Prophet.

In the New York Sun, of the 9th, the following
speculations and predictions appear:
WALKER Done FoR--The recent disclosures made
the adventurous Walker have attracted the universal
attention Of the press and elected strong expressions
Of opinion that the exPresident of the shortlived
Republic Of Lower California is not the man to re-
generate Nicaragua 1t will hereafter be discredt
to any man to be Walkers friend and follower and
we see but one way OF saving the Nicaraguan move
ment from failure, and that is by the deposition of
Walker from the leadership and the election Of some
other man Of capacity in whose word and honor men
can place reliance Ii this is not done, though Walker
may struggle on a little while longer his fate is
sealed.
II the Nicaraguan movement can only be sared
"by the deposition Of Walker it is past salvation.
He its originator, and is its head its stay, its life
and its soul Besides, he is the duly elected President
Of the Republic having been chosen over all compe
tiors by an immense majority of the voters of that
country Then, it would be rather difficult matter
to depose him. He is in a stronger position than
ever; is idolzed by his soldiers and is generally
popular with the native people, He is only unpopular
with those pestent leaders who have kept Nicaragua
in state Of anarchy and confusion for the last twenty
years, which has led to her present mpoycrshment,
degradation and ruin.
The steamship Tennessee will arrive in a few days
By her arrival we confidently expect to receive news
that General Walker-that glorious gallant and noble
man--has achieved final triumph over the enemies
of Central America, and that he occupies position
as impregnable rs the Rock of Gibrater, so far as
domestic oppositons and organizations are concerned
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

ENGLISH IDEA OF AMERICAN LIFE.-A New Yorker
who fred revolver in the street in London, was let
OFF on light fine, on the ground that it was COM
mon practice in the United States, where nobody
thought anything of it. The Lord Mayor said it was
very surprising state of society," but he not pre-
pared to dispute the fact.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

Leaves on tt ESnAY, the 9th inst, Al o'clock, p NJ
, fF-ga FOR IsTAE1LAEATCHIE RIVER
= Thu light drangt $ al G
's<-r=s=-5-sz Robinson, DHs Powers. master. will leave
abnveFur 1aahnchie River Month OF Cold Water. lll
"t Marshes rntie Srtton Grenwool Sidon Head of Honey
Island la1ou City Stara aud all intermediate landings on the
lallalA'cie and Yn&oo Rivers For freight passage nl
ply un board,
,!rt1 LEWIS SNApP 4 co. 4 trept
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

The Donaldsonville (La.) Viglant, of Tuesday,
says:
After the few days of mild, we had almost said
sultry weather, which has lately fallen on lis. the
sudden change yesterday was a little too rapid
transition to extremes But it is the evil of rl
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06
0 U 4 C H ] T 4 RIV e R.

Leaves on SATURDAY, the 9th inst, 3 P. VI.
fTszSIe o L & III 7 i u 4 c * e T--TfTE
The light draugt packet steamer Fox, has
been purchased lly Capt q. H. kouns, for the
ayon 'artoome% Saline and De Arhonnc trades and will
leave above, TOR Point Pleasant and all the Intermediate land
ings the bayou high the State line vim FurnersviIe)
d. LEWIS SNAPP & co, 1 Front street
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

TIE IIUGHEs TELEGRAPH INSTRUMENT. A dis
patch of the Goth, from New York, says:
The Hughes Printing Telegraph instrument, made
for the American Telegraph Company, was tried to-
day in the presence OF large number of visitors.
They operated with complete success, transmitting
messages both ways over the same wire at the same
moment, and doing all that has ever been claimed
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

RAILROAD PRoGRESs.-Thc Memphis Eagle, of the
29th nt, says that the Mississippi and Tennessee
Central Railroad we learn is progressing finely be-
yond Bolivar, Tenn, in the direction of jackson.
The bridge across Hatchie river "a fine, substantial
structure has been finished, and the track-laying
commenced on the other side. The grading, we un
dcrstnd, is completed nearly all the way to Jackson"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

Leaves on SATURDAY, 9Th instant nt $ p VI.
fIsss FOR SHREVEPORT DIRECT
E1ElA The i" fast running passenger packet
,ienInet Duke. Sam,l ,pplvgae, master, will
Ecore. ilexnnera Gori0ns Iandnl and all itermedae
landings Rcd River. For freight passage apply on board
or
dl LEWIS SSAPp E Er,rt stroot
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

Mr. SGMMs GIVES Up NORTHERN LECTURING.-Mr.
Smms, of South Carolina, thus withdraws his accept
ance of an invitation to deliver the opening lecture of
course before the Troy Young Mems Association !:
New YORK, November 2l.-lHy Dear Sir:
greatly regret that am compelled to forego my en-
gagcments lecturer in the North, in consequence
of the singular odum which attends my progress a
South Caroinian and the gross abuse which has al
ready assalcd myself personally, and my performan-
ces. These proofs have satisfied me that | should by
no means help your institution byappearing before it
Seltrespect and cOnscientonsness alike require that
should abandon my engagements, no matter at what
sacrifice to myself | write, accordingly, as soon as
my resolve is made, in order that you Should have
time to secure IL becoming substitute.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

FF The steamship Empire City Capt Griffin
sailed at o'clock yesterday morning for New York
via Havana, with the California mails and the follow
ing passengers:
ior Ncr Ioh-Nrs Slnserland 10 in the steeage and %
S. troops.
Harani.-W X Holtz Sam Dawse Major Hunt children
ami servant; b Van Norton, md in the stceraee.
GMporntG-Mr and Mrs kohn, Alcr and lady, " Beslo
!! Hhugh Il Gable John Morey, Mrs Merritt K Il McCarty W
milford II Gager, j .arone. S Thomas G NJ Burton VIM
Young r j Blackney S " Adams, W " Whitehall
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06


The subject Of Mr.. Smms' first lecture in New York
was South Carolina, her historical events, etc. He
was hardly justified in expecting that anything per-
tanning to South Carolina would meet with popular
favor in a Northern city now however intrinsicaly
interesting it might be. He must be a regular con-
fdence man. if he expected to lecture in the North
at this time upon Southern subject and not be as
sailed by thelBlack Republicans.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL brakeman named Jesse
Moore WAS knocked down and killed on the 9th ut
by a train of cars at the junction of the Memphis
and Charleston, and the Mississippi railroads. He
was horribly manglcd.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

MoBrLE.-Frorn the Mobile Tribune, of Thursday,
we extract the following:
The number of bales of cotton received by the rail
road during the month Of November last, was 13 367;
and by the the rivers 81 1929.
The steamer Fairfield arrived from Tuscaloosa last
evening. Shereports eleven feet of water at that
place. It was raining when she left.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

EECOMMES SDATIoNS.
We have examined the n Attachment Of which nr. George
ttrHinr is e a>>i4nrl W the pHtrl IN W A. Pur, on The
gilatHnd of Capt. John T. NeV, Hnl think that ii Nrr0n-
p.>lr9 The PURPOSES for which iucicli The l.' is
moved lougiuinHy. so that surface is ConatHlty
selHcd e SAWS. The result is the Sands gin much
how murh did thk~ Itr hut il is said that it will
gin 50 "r with tlr htnrlnncm than without in
The same le!lsi!I Of time. W, F. MILLER.
SAMUEL. CHAMBERLAIN.
Nliclre1 Miss, August -, 1856.
present the trial of W. A. PurlomS Attachment,
dcr rConrHE OF e. r. tHrAinr upon Capt H. NrT gin
and dr not hesitate that il will gin ~ cent. faster aud
much improve the staple VI the common yin
without the AIIHgturnt. u. Il. Pltkt.NS.
hnlchrA Miss, August 80, 1855.
New ORtEAHS, Sept Or, 1876.
We have this day examined >npr- cotton Lhned with and
Wihon FurdumS Patent Excelsior Gin Attachment and Trash
rr and have no hesitation in saying t e sample from the
EA with the Attachment is superior, in every rrSprct being
clear Of Nap, better staple and worth least
taII TO Unt pound mere in Ila kc;
N. II. nOSSOS & co,
AIG EERGEEu or, Cotton Broker,
HARRIS " LEVI,
ELIJAH PEALE,
WALKER, STUART II HUTCHINSON,
III Moan Il LOGAN,
WRIGHT, ALLEN 4 CO.,
JOSEPH FFRRInAN, Cotton Broker,
\. rnSrE. lr, Enlrm Broker.
CARROLL. rRlTTiiAIiD d Co,
TiINMA As AtXEA, Broker,
". GILES Il CO..
\. HARDY Broker,
JOHN G. I!UEf Cotton Broker.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06
NUMBER 236,
Nail Robbericg.

That wonderful institution, known in law as the
United States PosOfce Department affords very in
secure means Of transit for valuable letters Indeed
money is lost continually by those foolish enough to
trust anything to Judge Campbcla officials We are
sufferers to the extent Of several hundred dollars uer
annum But there is no recourse-no redress.
And what makes the matter worse is, that our coun-
try subscribers frequently blame us severely where
innocent and the postmasters and contractors
exclusively at fault.
In reference to this topic the Nacogdoches {Texas)
Chronicle, Of the 2jth ult., has the following:
MAIL RoBBERY.-The Nacogdoches package due
from Alexandria on the Sd inst has not arrived at
this posoce, and there is but little doubt that it has
been stolen.
The duplicate postbll shows that the package con-
tanned: 81 10 postage, free letters, and among
paid letters one registered letter for Arnold Barrett
( Linn, Of this place.
Messrs Arnold Barrett & Linn have been since adj
vsed by their friends in New Orleans that the letter
contained as follows: one 500 note, Citizens Bank
of Louisiana, B, l343 one do. do, D, COG ; one do
do, B. 2l27 one $50 do, B, 2a7G one 500 do, B,
2l6S; one s. do, B, 1859 one gold dollar. Total,
1867.
No clue has as yet been obtained in the matter. A
regular system of mail robbery has been carried on
for two years between this place and New Orleans;
the amount OF money lost or missing now amounting
to near 81 900. 1t behooves every good citizen not
only to keep look ont for these notes. but to lend
his aid in erreting out the villain, who has too long
gone unpunished.
Our mail system is already unsafe as means OF
transmitting money. The present system of register
ing letters is not only an arrant humbug, but it
affords to posmasters and mail robbers clue to find
valuable letters Postmasters are as honest as other
men, but they are no more so, and plan by which
a postmaster or any other individual through whose
hands letter passes, is informed that it contains
money, is too great, too constant a temptation to
human rupidlty, and too sure guide for those who
examine the mails with felonous intent.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06


L MENT AND TRASiIER. = This exceedingly valuable
improvement the Cotton tin gives longitudinal osrating
to the cotton, thereby causing ii 10 present
face constantly the and, consequently,
TinnCd i increased 10 per in given time +}kF
Uy the of This Attachment the giunrr hnS notin" do
hu 10 f, the Gin Neither luu or stick is bflght into
QUESTION about the The machinery wIieG is very light
and sjmp"not occupying six CUBIC uccsean be attached to
ANY rim in hours time 5H1T
Having obtained til" exclusive AErneaer the State Of Ionis
lana from lr George r. tralinc ig7irrmsrr If the right
for tin Ala}mna from Mr. Jo@tph Wright, pre-
pared % sell individual county rights for the above
named states
n1 Any communication adj essed will receive prompt
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

THE MISSISSIPPI STILL RrsrNG.-The St. Louis In
tellgencer, Of the 9th ult., says:
During the past twenty-fonr hours, ending at dark
last evening, the river sHeed three to four inches
10 Cairo there is full nine feet water. We have
news from the Ohio or Missouri rivers-there was not
an arrival from either stream yesterday. The Illinois
has channel depth of five feet to Lasalle, and
the river is rising There ia six feet to Keokuk, and
water swelling slowly.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

Leave. cyerv WEDNESDAY, Mt 5pM
fTtress b. REGULAR WEDNESDAY WEEKLY
ESsh larkct-For Carolina Landing Ashton Pitchers
Point SkPwi!h's Landing, Lake Provlence
EA1nnck,s Landing, MiHens Bend Eicksburg Grand Gulf
Rodney and NntcIezEle elegant and running p.*s.-er
packet Steamer ht. w. POWELL j II. Ests will leave as
above For freight Or passage. apply on board or
nl5 If T. j.. SMITH, Tchur nitoulas street
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-06

Leaves SATURDAY, 9Th Instant p. NJ.
r. RE Ul,AR YAZ0O RIVE II
sssat s. pmCkeFur lcinrc Greenwood Sidon, Yazoo
sss5tEs City, Sartartia and vckShurThr fine fast
ming light drAught passenger steamer Pelican George H.
tn, MASTER will leave above For freight passage,
ply on board or
dcr5 LEWIS SNAPP e. co, Front street,