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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

HAZARDOUS SURGICAL OpERArIoS.--In the Philade
pEla North American Of the 4th inst was the follow
ing account ola surgical operation, which is inter-
csting to the profession:
An extremely hazardous but successful surgical
operation was recently performed upon DR.. John
Murray, residing upon the Germantown road below
thompson street. which reflected the highest credit
upon tine skill OF the eminent surgeon engaged in it,
Ihe operation was the removal Of mcdullary tumor
located IN the right groin and within the till!um cy
tendng lail way across the stomach and protr.ldng
outWards. The tumor was fifteen months in forming
and became at length so painful as to confine the
patient to led The advice of the most prominent
surgeons was obtained, and in three different con sui
fatlons 1t was decided that the cutting away of the
tmor would, in all probability, he fatal the patient
The intense sutlerlngs Of the Doctor caused him. how
ever, TO hazard the operation, and at his earnest
solicitation, Professors Washington, Atlee and Wilt
bank and DR.. James Dal1ah consented to perform it,
1t took tttyire minutes to sever the tunor from the
body. Chorotolm was freely administered, and
while the surgeons were blsy engaged asphySa took
place, and life seemed almost extinct. Tie tongue
OF the patient sunk into his throat. causing great
agony, bnt was finally hooked ont. He was then
somewhat resuscltated by pouring quantity Of
brandy into his mouth There was but Single ncis-
ION made, which extended over fourteen inches. The
large veins were tied up, the tumor removed and the
skin closed up. So low was the condition of the
patient at times, that it feared that he had eX-
pred HIS state was extremely critical for several
Jays hut within week or two past he has been able
to leave his room and ride ont. But few more diff
cult operations have been performed than this and
its complete success is most gratifying evidence of
the advancement Of medical skill.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14
FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER
NUMBER 2l7
Honduras Railway.

Some of the British newspapers are occupied with
s5a1stcs respecting the proposed interoceanic railway
through Central America by means Of what is called
ene honulfas houte. This avoids Nicaragua alto
Salvador. It was discovered by the Hon. +. Georae
Squier United States Minister to Central Aroerica IN
the course of his explorations among the ruined cities
OF that region Mr. Squier found his own country
men too much occupied with other schemes to nav
attention to this, and so, after vanly endeavorng to
attract attention to it here, he took his project to
England, where, as Offset to the Nicaragua route
it met with mmedate notice. There is capital enough
available in England to build this or any other line
through the lsthn1ian States and, therefore, if the
matter be seriously undertaken by the English, we
may consider success certain. An elaborate report
has been made on the subject to the British Govern
ment, anu It has been brought before the Chamber of
Commerce by member Of Parliament, who avowed
his deep interest in its success. treaty has been
made between Great Britain and Honduras. which
guarantees the building Of the road on the most ia
yorable terms
Thus route for an interoceanic line has been at
length secured to which the United States has never
made the slightest pretensions. Practical SURVEYS
have shown it to be free from great difficulties More.
over the states OF Salvador and Honduras are mimi
cal to the United States and friendly to England
Everything looks fair for the latter secure by means
OF this project permanent foohold in Central Amer.
Ca. For with that line built by her capital and
IN the hands Of her people the weak States of Hon
duras and Salvador would be constantly oyerawed hv
her fleets, or soon become her passive possessions it
mas, therefore, political importance not to he over
looked 1t is perhaps owing to no desire to interfere
with the progress of the United States that England
50 active in regard to these Isthman passages Her
vast empire in Asia and Australia furnishes her with
good ground for seeking such neroceanc facilities of
access. And the extraordinary efforts she is making
to insure chains of communications through the Med,
terranean the Dead Sea, the Euphrates and the Per-
san Gulf, show the necessities under which Great
Britain labors. This is the natural route OF commni-
cation as it was ages ago, and the commerce of Eu-
rope must return to it in the end as the travel has
already done.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14
Louisiana Intelligence.

FURTHER RISE IN RED RlvEn.-We learn from the
Shreveport Southwestern of the 9Th inst. that the
river at that point was rising fast, and heavy rise
was reported above the raft, which would afford su
ficient water for large class 5oats:
WEATHER AND CHoPs.-The same paper has the
following item in relation to these subjects
We had heavy rains, accompanied with thunder and
lightning, on Sunday night. 1t raned again on Mon.
day, after which the wind blew heavy gale from the
north all night which did great damage to the cotton
| Hundreds Of bales were destroyed.
Cotton is arriving briskly from the interior and our
town begins to wear lively aspect. We are pleased
to find growing disposition among planters to sell
at this place, instead of shipping to New Orleans.
! THE CONTEMPLATED RAlLNoAD--The Southwest
crn says:
Mr. Bayley, the chief engineer Of the New Orleans,
| opeiousas and Great Western Railroad, arrived in
town on Monday We understand that his visit is for
Inc purpose OF making partial examination of the
country between this place and Alexandria, as to the
2raeticablity Of extending the railway over the
route.
| WEATHER IN ST. TAMMASy.-The Greensbure I'm
perial, of the Stl inst, says:
we have been visited by superabundance of rain
within the last couple of days, but the sun to-day is
looming out in all his glory The warm and pleasant
days we have enjoyed for the past week only makes
us feel more sensbly the chilling north winds which
| are now whistling around US.
A NEGRO KILLED.-Mhe Mansfield Advertiser has
communication from Mr. J. Fl. snthern in reference
to the killing of negro man on his plantation in De
Soto, by white man of thegnamc of Haynes. Mr.
Haynes was clothed with little brief authority and
alter logging theslave severely struck him with stick
OF wood which killed him on the instant HAYNES i'm.
mediately fled.
QUESTION FOR NATuRALIsrs.-The Baton Rouge
Comet, of the llth, says:
on Sunday last an American eagle was killed in
this parish. Where he came from and what he came
here to do, are questions for naturasts to answer
We merely mention the fact and refer the curious to
j. j. Leever, On Lafayette street, for futher intor-
nation.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

MOVEMENTS OF EuRoPEAS NorAELEs-A letter
in the Newark, (N.J) Advertiser, dated Genoa Oct.
7th, says:
The Duchess of Orleans and her two sons, the Count
de Paris and the Count d'Eu, grand sons Of Louis
Philippe have just arrived here and it is understood
that the Orleans family will winter in our vicinity
again. The ex-Empress of Russia and her numerous
suite are expected to reach Nice this month. Her
brother, the King of Prussia the King of Sardinia,
and the Emperor of France WILL it is said pay their
RESPECTS to her during the season. The government
at Turin has assigned vessel of war and a troop of
Dragons to her service.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

s. L. Slack, Esq, left AInden a few days ago for
New Orleans, where he is to take up his permanent
residence for the practice of law. He leaves behind
in North Louisiana host Of the warmest and best
friends in the world, and reputation and name y
winch any gentleman might well envy. Our section
OF the State does not retain another man of his sound
and sparkling talent, and power of oratory on the
stump. We never heard him make speech at the
bar, for he never practced law here, but we have
heard him make political speeches, and feel safe in
saying he will be found a ocman worthy of an ad
versaly's steel, i'll any capacity. We commend him
most cordially to our friends and brothers of the
press i'll the Crescent city.
TAIiudcn Herald 10th rlt
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W&m Orleaus 4aiIp Crescent.
A Season Song.

On: ripe and ruddy autumn, now
Thou glvest once again
a rich reward to anxious man
For all his toll and pain;
1hou art queen, stately queen.
Among the graces three
For lovely spring and summer bright
are handmaids unto thee;
Right royalty, with lavish hand,
Ihou sprcads't DER hill and plain
The luscious symbols that proclaim
The lustre of thy reign.
On. gentle, bonnteous autumn queen,
brown daughter Of the siln,
E11GlgcHt'y thou treadst the path
HIS burning Coursers run;
Thou lay'st thy magic wand upon
The green and tender grain,
AND lnll cared harvest gIaddens earth,
With tcelnlng fields again;
The bough that bends with golden fruit,
The purple cluster'd vine.
On ripe and rilddy autumn queen,
Are thine and only thine.
on. bless'd and blessing autumn queen,
Commissioned from above
10 gem the matron breast of earth
With jewels Of Gods love:
The green hill sides are wild with glee---
The valleys swell with song
The everlasting mountain tops
Ihe anthem pcals proIong-
And all the kindred of mankind,
In one great rapture strain,
sing praise to Him who bade thee fill
Their garners once again,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

DIVINITY, GEOMETRY AND LANGUAGE. AT the
scientific meeting at Albany, Prof Gibson remarked
upon a curious connectsn Of geometry and language
Three letters occur i'll almost all primitive languages
They are line, an angle and circle--thus |, A, O..
In almost all languages these letters used in the
word expressing Divinity. In Hebrew IOA is a name
Of Divinity. Greek, AlO the root Of aionios =" the
eternal. In llindo, 0, japanese aud other Asiatic
tongues, the same letters are used similarly In Indian
these letters occur in Nanito, the word for Spirit
These letters i'll the old Greek Phnncinn alphabet
are first, last and middle letters, signifying the be-
ginning, middle and end, Alpha, Iota and Omega
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

There is nothing more singular and true than that
suicide and elopements have their seasons and runs.
At time they rage as If an epidemic at another
we rarely chronicle case for months. Suicides had
great run two months ago 1t was astonishing and
meancholy-the manner and numbers Of these self
murders. just now, eopemcnts are the 60" Eve
rybody is running Oft with woman, single ormaried
What is the philosophy Of il?
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

THE ROTATION OF THE EARru-The New York
Advertiser says:
NJ. Boulisny has given an Interesting explanation
OF his experiments on the rotation of a body in q
spheroidal state. BY means of few drops of ether
he attaches small cone Of gum guaacm to highly
heated silver capsule. As soon as the cone reddens
on the summit, one or two grammes Of water are
dropped into the capsule, and a remarkable effect
takes place. The water becomes agitated from right
to left, backward and forward indeed in every direc
ton; but presently, as it assumes the spheroidal
shape it sets itself spontaneously in motion around
the cone from left to right, from east to west The
motion at first SLOW to be followed by the eye. II the
spheroid be stopped by placing small glass rod in
its way, it pauses for while, but only to resume its
nomenon to be well worthy the investigation of
geomeers, and strkngy analogous to the rotation of
the earth
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

gentleman, in tie American Agriculturist states
that he thoroughly cured fine young mare afflicted
with the heaves, by feeding her on cornstalks, and
that the disease never returned. The writer quotes
Judge Buels opinion as to cornsalks beinga remedy,
that distinguished agriculturist having had horse
afflicted with that disorder which disappeared after
being SO fed.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

Some wag took a drunken fellow, placed him in
coffin with the lid left that he could raise it, placed
him in grave yard. and waited to see the effect
After short time the fumes Of the liquor left him.
and his position being rather confined, he sat upright
and after looking around cXclumed Well, I'm the
first that's rz Or else I'm conuundedly belated?'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

Curious Observation-Disclosures curious cases of
intermarliagc, says the correspondent OF the Rich
mond Dispatch has occurred in Newton county, in
that State Mr.. Stephen Daniel aged Sc, married
daughter Of N. Rogers, aged Is and n Rogers
aged 81, married daughter Stephen Daniel, who was
II years al age. Will you be so kind as to let us
know the relationship Of their offspring, as each cou
pie has several? All the parties are still alive.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

DEATH OF A PUBLIC SrIaIrED CGT1zES.-The
venerable Thomas Dowse, of Cambridge, Mass, who
recently made donation Of his large and valuable
library 20 the Massachusetts, Historical Society died
on the 4th inst at the age of 50 years
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

MARINE DlsAsTEE-The Savannah Georgian of
the 9th says:
The Eckford Webb, Capt. Grafam, seven days
from New York, with an assorted cargo consigned to
brlgham Kelly Il CO., arrived at this port yesterday
afternoon She reports ID inst, latitude 800 lon
g'tnde OF 40 passed apparently in light ballast
vessel bottom up, freshly painted with verdgrs ana
not long in that position. Capt. G. judged her to be
l9o to $50 tons burthcn, ) months old could not
maize out her name, although the E. W. was close
aboard the wreck.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14
U PIPER MISSISSIPPI,

| Leaves SATURDAY, 18th inst. at 5 r. NJ
| r. h. Fer ST. LOUIS, CHESTER, CAPE
~ GirHrenu, Cairo Hickman New Madrid,
ssalsA phis, Nnloeon and all Intermediate landings
The entirely drHugil steamer Grace Darling, T.
vnney, master, will be in port Thursday and will
| nbove, For freight or passage, apply on l1,rd
j. J. Cll1iDS. Is Poyitas street.
M The e. D. will strict attentionto the delivery why
and plantation trejghtS,
g- Passengers and shippers rely going through with
| out detention Of low NIL
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

HE NEXT CAE1SET--Thc Baltimore American of
the 7th nst says that the cabinet mongers for the
Buchanan Administration are already about, and that
the folowingi is the first programme:
Secretary of Stated. S Dickinson, New York
Postmaster GencralB. +. Hallett, Massachusetts.
Secretary OF Treasury-R. NJ. r.. Hunter, Virginia.
Secretary OF War-,)ohn Slide, louisiana
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

PUBLIC DEBr OF VIKGINIA.--It appears by an Of
fetal statement Of the condition Of the debt Of yir
snia on the 30th Sept last that the actual amount is
S2G,yl4,9i9. The debt was reduced SO 200 and in
creased during the past year $2,1S467O. The State
is owner OF large amount Of bank and internal i'm
provement stocks some of the latter unproductive.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

DEATH OF A FASc1 MAS.'-We clip the follow
ing obituary notice from the New York Daily Times
Of the 7th inst
George kennsett, well known sporting man, died
on Saturday last at his residence in Twenty sixth
street, near Fourth Ayen,e, and was buried Oil Tues
,h'F IN Greenwood. His age was 81 years. He was
born IN England, but resided in this country for many
years lie stood high us A sporting" man. and was
winner ofscveral wel!-contcStcd prize fights
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

Curious WOLF TEAP-Thc Hartford Times saws
very. ingenious and apparently ef'ectual contri.
vance for catching and killing wolves, foxes, etc.
has been invented by Frederic Reuthe, of this city,
compact, being hardly ten inches long, and it works
with much strength and precision. Two steel
pronSS, fitted into close steel or iron case are pro
vlded with four barhed points upon which the bait is
liked. The little thing is completed by two small
steel tubes Or pistol barrels running lenethwise with
the case on either side and provided with cones for
percussion caps. When the animal seizes the meat
he pulls out the two prongs upon which it is fastened
and IN doing so opens them by powerful spring,
thus forcing his jaws wide apart and holding them
firmly by the cruel barbed points, while at the same
instant both pistol barrels are simultaneously dis
charged down his throat! It finishes him-conl-
plctely Even without the pistol shots no wolf could
well get away with those barbed points in his Jaws
An experiment tried on a dog " succeeded almir-
bly, The inventor goes to Canada with his trap to
sell it i'll that Wolf-swarlning region.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

MOBILE AND ONO RAILRoAD.-On this subject
the Selma Sentinel of the Sth says:
The work on the northern portion of the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad is progressing rapidly. The com
pany has made purchase Of two thousand tons of
ron which will complete the track from Columbus,
Miss, to the Tennessee line.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

FLORIDA ELECTIoS.-We learn from the Columbus
Enquirer of the lOth that Jackson county gives Fill
more 20 majority
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

Ex-Governor Martin, of Alabama, died at Tusca
l0osa a few days since.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

AllcT drought Of some two and a half months
tins section was favored on Monday last, with very
abundant rain. Though much of it fell slowly. and
was absorbed by the thirsty earth, we Judge that
enough Of it ran of to rise in the Warrior of
some two Or three teet-possibly more, ic as much
ram fell North of this did here. 1t is to be hoped
that some Of the small boats will take advantage
OF it, to make at least trip up for groceries in
this region are getting to be decidedly scarce.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14
ToMBIGBEE RIyER.--The Mobile Tribune of Wedney.

ToABIGEEE RIvER.--The Mobile Tribune of Wednes
day last says:
The steamer Enterprise, which arrived yesterday
from the Tombigbee, reports the water in that river
at five feet and rising. This will probably start some
Of our light draught boats for that region. Nothing
definite has yet been heard from Columbus.
ALABAMA RIvER.-The depth of water in the river
at Montgomery yesterday morning was six feet eight
was reported and rising This rising at Selma and
falling at Montgomery may be accounted for on the
ground that the rise which originated above Mont
somery has abated at that place and its effects have
not yet passed Selma.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

lNTER-OFFlcIAL CorETEsIEs. - When Lieutenant
lnow Commander) John Rogers, in charge Of the
United States Bherings Straits Surveying Expedition
visited the Russian port of Petropaulowsk in Kampt
schatsk he extened certain personal cortesies to the
officers OF the Russian service of that port In acknow-
ledsment OF these kindnesses Commander Rogers
was presented at San Francisco on his return home
wards, with sword and belt of considerable value
and exquisite nish which we have seen at the NAVY
Department. The gift was made by General Mora
vief GovernorGeneral of Siberia, through the hands
OF the Russian Consul at San Francisco. The sword
is straight one and two-edged undoubtedly of the
best steel, and would be capable OF doing terribly
SSau$hterous work if welded by strong and sklfu
and but it Is in the elaborate handle that taste and
ingenuity have been shown. It consists of solid silver
representing a stalwart American Indian in mortal
combat with the living of pair of panthers, the
other lying dead at his feet The body Of the Indian
is OF silver unwashed: the panthers are of silver
washed with gold. The material and workmanship
OF the belt are OF strate excellence 1t is altogether
handsome and valuable present. NAT ntelligencer
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14
STEAMBOAT DEPARTURES.
0 Fl I o R / V Z r.

Leaves on FRIDAY. 18th inst, ct S o'clock r. "
r. mr. FOR LOUISVILLE, EvANSVI WILLIE,
~ lnducah, Cairo Hickman Madrid Mem.
: ph,s Helena, Napoeon md ali iMtr,nediae
steamer Il. c. Tyviche H. Wor1non smith
muster will leave above For freight p.ssge apply on
board '''
nl2 LEWIS SSAPP \ co Front vr.ot
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

CALIFORNIA WAR DEBT.-The Commissioners of
the California War Debt report $4,000 l1uidated,
nearly tue entire sum appropriated by Congress for
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14
The STORM ON LAKE ER1h.--A dispatch dated But
falo, 9Th inst, says:

OF disasters to lake craft in the late gale Some twen-
ty schooners and baues reported ashore Or bad
ly damaged The brig Cumberland is reported to have
been lost with all on board. Captain Champney, of
the schooner Vermont arrived this afternoon, says Oh
the afternoon OF the 18th he saw large steamer or
propeller lying in the trough Of the sea wholly un-
Her smoke pipes were overheard and q
crowd OF people standing on the hurricane deck He
thinks she must have swamped before the storm was
over. Owing to the severity of the Storm lie was I'M
able to render assistance Or ascertain her name.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

The fellow who took a mantla from the boudoir
of pretty girl in Fifth Avenue, justifes himself on
the ground that it is no harm to steal from thief
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

ANOTHER HUM.-Tle New York Mirror contradicts
the report published in its columns Of the sale by
Edwin Forrest Of his FOuthI Estate; to Bishop
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-11-14

REORGANIZATION OF THE ORGAS.-A dispatch to
the New York Courier and Enquirer of the 7th inst
dated Washington, 9Th, says
Arrangements arc already in progress for the rcor
ga!zatiUn Of the editorial force of the Union newSpa
per. 1t Is IN contemplation to have an editor from
the North and another from the South, in view Of
Incllalan' 5 administration. Mr.. Nicholson will retire
on the 4th Of March.
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Leaves on SUNDAY, the 10th inst. ut l2 NJ

Leaves on SUNDAY, the 10th inst nt l2 NJ
T1TSs D. FOR LOUTSVILLE.- - Carrying the
s5S9ahf; T. s. Mnil!he splendid steamer
leave above for Louisville Evansville ralnca Cairo IIicl
man New Madrid, Randolph Memphis, Helena, Napoleon,
hiheoS and iaons Landings, Columbia, Crtrnvie Lake
Providence, Eicksburg Natc'cz all landings.
For freight passage apply board or to
ni LEWIS SNAPP Il CO., Front street