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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

~ A virginian offers to bet that Gov.
Wise will be in the l,unstie Asylum, at
Staunton, in less than three weeks after the
adjournment Of the Cincinnati Convention.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

DREADrUL.-A Nebraska editor, speaking
Of the weather, exclaims:
"Awfnl! awtui!--2s degrees below zero,
and. whisksy three dollars gallon!"
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organ 81 our party Is now under your con.
troll, and regard the change rs most auspl-
cious at this jnnclurr. There is a great bat
tie before us--a battle for the .Union--a bat.
tie for the asccndrnry of the principles. the
maintenance of which ~ nobly signa!izcd
the administration OF Gen. Jackson, Tn.
tone, vigor, and s,atesman.likr grad which
you have brought to the columns of the
Union ARE not merely important, they are ab.
soutely Indispensable in this crisis.
(Signed) FRANK PIERCE.
From The Nashville Union of Oct. Is, lsi4.l
MAJOR DosELsos-THE TEXAN QUESTION.
mrnt in Texas is, Mt this moment, the most
important mission abroad; although it ranks
with those of the second class, its high aud
important duties require the talents of one
every way qualified for the first foreign mis-.
sion on the globe.
We congratulate The administration on
having been able to secure the services of
one so rminently qualified in all respects for
the station, whose thorough knowledge of
the relations subsistng between the two
countries. and whose intimate acquaintance
with the prominent statesmen OF this and
tina, government, will place him in the enjoy
ment Of advantages which cannot fail to Sc
cure to us the must desirable results.
MAJOR DosELsoS leaves his plantation neal
the Hermitage to day-procecding overland
to the Mississippi river IN his way to tn,
| Texan Capitol-and we cannot but partic
pate in the painful emotions with which the
word "tnrewcll" will be exchanged between
himself and his venerable patron, friend, and
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

The FAf.r. OF DARxuM.--The nuthor of
that book clarifying himself as n millionaire
from tho ats and appliances Of obtaining
money upon false pretcnces,ls, according to
lis own statements in court, completely crush.
cd ont. All the profits Of all lis Fpejec
mcrmaids, all his woolly horses, Greenland
whales, Joyce IIcths, negroes turning white,
Tom Thumbs, and MINISTERS and impostures
Of all kinds, including the reported $4,000
received by the copyright Of that book, nrc
all swept away, lIindoo palace, elephant and
all, by the late invincible showmnn's remorse.
less assignees. II is n case cminenily adapt.
ed to "pointa moral or adorn tale"
But IL the world has heretofore looked on
with admiration aud establishment at Bar.
NUNS shrewdness, talents aud successes,
it will now learn with equal surprise the rs.
founding fact that all his splendid enterprises
and their golden returns Of twenty years,
have been swallowed up in n single conf
dcnce speculation in Yankee clocks-a Yam.
kee clock speculation in which the great
financier has fully cclipsed the folly, credul.
ity and careessncss Of any confidence case
we ever heard of. The history of the great
Snowman is thus, however, consistently
wounded up. The poison of that demoraliz.
ing book is thus effectively rendered innocu-
Gus. 1t can do no further harm. The for.
felt lis paid. lie has made clear atoncment,
and sacrificed all. uiS entitled to credit
for it. The put NJ wv.
ly sympathise =
misplaced coniide ~ u !Vg5kSl c(Vcks; aud
; the whole community will be pleased tt
learn that in spirit he is not broken down
but that he has yet the will aud the activit,
required to start with the world again in
> less ostentatious, but more honorable bus
mess career than that which has made him ,
. Jeremy Diddler, n mountebank, millionaire
u and n bankrupt.
4 /
l. BGEADSTUrFs-(ioOD- urncral A..
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DONEl.sON.

UENOCN DONElooN.
Democracy---modern democracy, Of course
"a designation MS meaningless us motto at
the head of n ncwspapcr--is just atthis time
engaged in the dclcctable work Of dispnrrg-
ing the nominee Of the American party for
the Vice Presidency, and trying to make II
appear TINT lie is bnt very small pctatoes--
The Washington Union first started this con-
temptible game, aud the "erhocs' through
out the country have followed suit with
faithfulness strikingly illustrative Of the cou-
plct--
.The hounds harken to the huntsmsns haloo.
And where he leads the duteans pack follow"
But it WINS NOT always thus with democracy
in regard to Maj. ,Donelson. A few years
aga that distinguished gentleman was "bip
gun WITH them-A No. Ia man OF mark
and note, worthy the highest positions "nt
most responsible trusts. But now, alas! HI
is in thcis estimation entitled to no consider
ntion eitbcr,fnr ability or reputation. Now
these consistent politicians either lied nbon
the man n few years ago. or they are yin!
about him now---thcy must admit that them
selves. No argument is necessary to prov
the point.
The following extracts from singh nu
thority," will serve to show what csiimat
the democracy formerly placed upon Majo
Donelson's ability, statcsman.Iike qualities
I, tons, and character. The first Is u letter t
;. Mai. DonelsuoulUQk gentleman nat u
known to he t6uiItTy. It is genuine, an
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30

ANOTHER OUTRAGE IN FLoRIDA.-5E@ The 9ne andnes5
Of Captain Cannon of the schoorsr William and
john just arrived at this port daYe obtained the
particulars of another outrage bythe Florida Indians
On Monday the 7t inst the William and John airEy-
ed at Fort Dallas Fla, and dnd the people in state
of great excitement Inhabitants of the surround
ing country were eolleced in the Fort and were
ganizing companies or protection against the lndi
ans. The cause ofthe excitement will be understood
from the following circumstances On day shortly
previous to tie arrival of the William and john Peter
johnson, With two men, whose names we could not
learn went out, about six miles from the mouth Of
the river near which Fort Dallas is situate. While
engaged in their work. they were attacked by band
Of Indians, who fired upon them, killing johnson and
one OF the others instantly, and woundng the third
in the side and head He was not so severely hurt,
however, but that he could reach his boat, which
was moored near by closely pursued by the Indians,
till he was able to push off beyond their reach He
succeeded in reaching Fort Dallas, where, as
soon as his story was told, % party was prepared
andset out in pursuit Of the murderers Night had
come on, however, and traces Of the Indians could
be found. y H2E4z sl$ i5#E
On Tuesday, sth inst, 70 men started out, and ar
irving at the scene of the murder, found the two
bodies, one of which had been scalped. A party
from the Fort had been exploring the country for
fortnight, but had not succeeded in finding the In
dams. sg.sz4 sgd $8S Il
A man who lived alone at Hillsboro', some fifty
miles up the coast above Fort Dallas, had arrived at
the Fort, not deeming it prudent to remain at his
house. He was in the habit of trackng with the In
dians selling them liquors, etc. He reported that
day two previous bis arrival at the Fort party
Of Indians came to his house. and traded as usual
As they were leaving, of them turned back and
said to the trader that as he liked him, he would a
wise him to vanish as he expressed it, for it would
no longer be safe for him to remain whers he was.
The William and John brought dispatches to gov
| ernment.-[C Christian Standard 23d $,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30
Thirty-Fourth congress--First Session.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22-The Senate was in execu-
tive session to-day. -...3.}4.. ~
Housc.-Mr. Boyce offered the following preamble
and resolutions: NsE4
"Whereas, our relations with Great Britain are Of
the most threatening character, indicating that we
may be upon the eve of most startling events and
whereas, it is the imperative duty Of the House, at
this juncture Of imminent peril not to abdeate its
great mission but to fulfil it, by organizing, if pcssi
ble on such basis as will give peace to our distract
ed country, and enable it to present an undivided
front to the common enemy, therefore
Resolued That the conservative elements of the
House should unite in q sincere effort to elect a
Speaker who will represent the great ideas Of peace
for ourselves and the sword for the stranger.
Mr. Stephens asked for an explanation of the facts
on which the gentleman made this announcement.
Objection being made, onHmoton of Mr.. Morgan,
the resolution was laid on the table. gv
After an Intellectual attempt to adopt the plurality
rule the House proceeded to vote for Speaker, with
the following result: Banks 9l Richardson 81, Full
ler 20, Campbell (of Ohio 5, scattering 3. No
choice. ~Js. E u.
Two more ballots were taken, with similar result
soon after which the House adjourned.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30
Amusements This Evening"

ST. CHARLES THEATER-The Pyne and Harrison
Eng Opera Troupe will give the light and sparkling opera
Cinderella Kiss in the Dark Y
GA1ErT TTHEATER-Complimen benefit to Miss
Agnes Robertson London Assurance Keers Tableaux and
Young Actress -
PELICAN THEATER.-Signor DonNaSSEs wonderful
troupe of trained animals in variety of performances
FLOATING PALACE Acknowledgements, automa-
ton circus ancient relics views and performances
the tight rope. r
VANNUcH1's MUSEUM Wax statuary and grand
soiree magque every evening.
Col. WooDs MusEUM.-The infant Esau, American
gianess and Swiss warbler. No. lSS Charles street
THE GREAT BEAR.-No. 95 St. Charles street. The
largest bear ever exhibited
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

OUR Cousin VERONICA or, Scenes and Adventures
over the Blue Ridge. By Mary Elizabeth Wormeley,
author of AmabeI. New York Bunce & Brothers.
The many readers of Amabel viii be happy to learn
that its gifted authoress has put forth new volume
the locale of which vibrates between Europe and
America. The story is descriptive not only Of quiet,
everyday fe but also Of many stirring incidents and
strong passions. 1t is handsomely printed as are all
works of this firm, and will undoubtedly enjoy large
popularity. We are indebted to the publishers,
through B. NJ. Norman, No. IA Camp street and un-
der the St. Charles Hotel, for a copy.
The HOLLY TREE Inn. By Charles Dickens. Phil
adelphia 7. B. Peterson.
We are under obligations to ]. B. Steel, No. 60
Camp street, and to B. N. Norman, under the St.
Charles Hotel and No. IA Camp street, for copies OF
Dickens, last Christmas and New Years Tale.
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-. . f
Not cheer was heard-nor a triumphal note
- AS through the ballots they hurried; n,
Not a candidate reached the final vote,
Though the President grumbled and worried.
They. dozed and voted till dead of night, '3 Fl"
BY the gas expensiveIy burning &'
And smiled In their dreams-as well they might
At their daily eight dollars. thus earning!
vainly the Opposition tried gg ,...
10 weary them out by sitting;
Calmly they safe in their armchairs wide
Till the shades Of night were fitting = +
Sternly they cast the unfinching votes
10 which party oaths had bound them:
Grimly they smiled, as they button'd their coats.
And wrappd their :" shawls around them
Few and brief were the words they said,
And scarcely spoken IN sorrow,
AS the last ballot still Intellectual sped, ,4 8s
And the House adjourned till the morrow =
For rich were the wines over which they hobnobd,
And dainty the dinners they swalow'd;
And bright was the peoples gold they fobbd
And staunch the leaders they follow'd. a. .''2T'
So, still they doze in their cushion'd ranks. "
And dine, and drink, and ballot; W.
While still Messrs. Richardson, Fuller and Banks,
Wait in vain, for the Speakers mallet.
Oh! is there no sturdy Roundhead band, ,s-n
With an Oliver Cromwell to lead EN-, ~ %
Who would take these Congressman in hand
And a Parliament homily !" read 'em =
Who would order final choice at once,
And if any should snyel or stammer,
Would settle the brains of the obstinate Ounce
With arap Of the Speakers hammer!
lPhila Moth American.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30
Steamboat Departures This Day.
LOWER MISSISSIPPI,

LOWER MISSISSIPPI.
P F. Kinba, Orr MASTER at 10 A. NJ. Speake McCreary
Tchoupitouas Oakley Hawkins, 30 Gravier, and Payne
Harrison 1l2 Camp streets, agents.
RED RIVER.
Rosa Saba MASTER at O'Clock. Lewis snapp Co., 81 Front
street, agents.
Linda Main master, at O'Clock. II. Robinson Co.. 100 Gra
vier street, agents.
OHIO RIVER.
Belle Sheridan Key master o'clock T. 3. Smith, u New
street, agent
Europa Sheppard MASTER at o'clock. John E. Hyde Co.,
&C Poydras street. agents.
Peter Telon Box, MASTER at O'Clock. John E. Hyde Co..
56Poydras street, agents.
St. Lawrence, Dunlap master, at O'Clock. John F. Hyde
Co., &C Poydras street, agents.
YAZOO RIVER.
W. N Sherman, Gwarney MASTER at O'clock Lewis Snapp
Co., 81 Front street, agents.
OUACHITA RIVER.
R. L. Cobb Northern MASTER at O'clock Lewis Snapp Co.,
81 Front and T. B. Smith, II New Levee Streets agents.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30

THE MA1Ls.-The mails were reported to have come
through yesterday, that is some which were due on
Friday and Saturday last We received papers from
Boston Of the 1sth from New York Of the 2lst, none
from Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore or from
Charleston.
One of our Mobile cotempories remarked two or
three days since, that the mails from some new ar
rangement, would be received with more regularity
We think it must have been irregularty or pos
sibly he was in facetous mood. There is due this
morning three mails from New York, and four from
other Atlantic cities, with two dozen or more from
Cairo ILL.,, the great river route.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30
Our RELATIONS WITH EseLAsp,--A

OUR RELATIONS WITH ENGLAND--A dispatch of
the 22d, from Washington, says:
Amid the many conflicting statements with regard
to relations with England authentic information
warrants the following assertion hfr. Crampton's
recall has been demanded, and the exequators Of the
British Consuls at New York, Philadelphia, and Gin
cinnati will be revoked. Mr.. Buchanan has not and
will not be recalled, unless at his own request.
No special message to either House of Congress
relative to foreign affairs has been contemplated,
much less has it been the subject of Cabinet consul
tations. 7e' =
Mr.. Boyce's resolution to-day was not submitted
with the consent knowledge of the Executive but
was an independent proposition of his own.
Negotiations between the governments of Great
Britain and the United States are still open, dis
patches having been sent out by the last steamer.
Nothing has tanspired since the delivery Of the Pres
idents Message to change the aspect of our relations
abroad.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30
SONG OF THE HOOP.

These Hoops, these Hoops, these comical rings,
Encircling maiden and matron, g...
/ tell you, between us, I think Madam Venus,
This years in conjunction with Saturn.
Can you, for your life, tell maiden from wife,
Cased in SO suspicious bundle
/ think, by-the-bye, these Hoops on the sly,
Are rare things for Cupid to trundle.
This is what am for, in case of war,
Should the enemy with us play thunder;
To make of girls dresses, bomb-proof fortresses,
And all us young fellows creep under.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30

"HopE GUARDs."-This is the name Of an ori.
gnal and balmiary body that being organ
lied call for meeting of which appears in advertising
columns. The principal objects of the Hope Guards believe
are argetshoong and there being sundry good
fellows the crowd whom know to be experts in either Of
the branches of hardabor above named After few drills
are informed the Guards will out civicaly respects
ress military respects caps belts and musket They
hope make themselves generally acceptable to each other and
to the public and hope their hopes will be realized.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30

MAoAuLAY.-The LondSA Times is startled at find
ing tina two new volumes of MaeauIay. Of sixteen
hundred pages. only gives the history Of England for
eight or nine years After citing the authors an.
nouneement that he intends to write his history .down
to the time within the memory of men still yng,''
the Times asks whether he can fulf his promise, or
whether he viii leave as fascinating fragment,
splendid but conyicting proof Of his hopeless you,
bitY " e N = .L ELi.5sztE -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30

There is trouble anticipated in Minnesota this
winter, from the Indians They are leaving their re-
and scattering over the country in hunting par
ties sometimes to the great Inconvenience and annoy
anee of settlers who are compelled to stay at hometo
protect their houses and families. The Indians are
not backward to enter houses and help themselves to
whatever suits them. The people Of Rice county re-
quested the Governor to send them back to their
serve, but he has refused and the people threaten TO
take their rifles to rid themselves Of the ntruders
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30

Advces from Port au Prince to January lst, con-
firm the previous account Of the defeat of the Hay
items by the Dominicans. The Emperor Faustin
made his escape from the field Of battle, but reward
of 10000 doubloons had been offered for his head
So intense was the feeling against him. that if caught
he will probably be shot by his own people.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.

ARCADE HOTEL, MAGAZINE STREET, Be
N TWEEN GRAVIER AND NATCHEG R. S. MORSE,
ProprietoThe proprietor respectfully informs his friends and
Ar establishment has been thoroughly renovated during the
Of the past season. and newly furnished throughout
lae extension of has been obtained by the Popetors
renting the adjoining portion of the building which will enable
him accommodate much larger number OF customers than
last winter.
No has been spared by the proprietor enable him
merit continuance of the patronage he has heretofore
received and e1ertion will be made by himself and
render the sooun Of his guests only comfortable
but agreeable
convenience attached to this hotel is that Meals
he had at all hour OIL
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30

"My brudders," said waggish colored man to
crowd in all incton in all OBJ yer troubles, dar is
one place you can always find sympathym "Whar?
whar?n shouted several In de dictionary" he re-
piled, rolling his eyes skyward.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30
YAZOO RIVER.

viii leave on WEDNESDAY. goth inst at O'Clock ?: n
TIg@e REGULAR KAEOO AND KAIi-
sARnkslS1 LABUSHA RIVER PACKET--The fine Light
draft drawing only y inches passenger packet l'
leave as above for Granada Troy Ieore Greenwood sdon
Honey Island Yazoo City Saara Ficksburg and all inteme
diate landings For freight PASSAGE apply on board or to
ia23 LEWIS SNAPP & CO., 81 Front street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30

A very small pattern of man lately solicited the
hand of a fine buxom girl. "Oh, no. said the fair
lady can't think Of it for a moment The fact is,
Tom, you are little too big to put into cradle, and
q little too small to put into a bed.n s- '5'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30
Col. WooD's Museum of Living Wonders IS St.

Coll WooD's Museum of Living Wonders Is st.
Charles street. still the place attraction for the elite
and fashionable of cur city, who daily and nightly crowd in
numbers to to see Bearded Lady and her infant Esa the
Maine Ganes who nearly eight feet high and the Swiss
Warbler at whose magic King Davds cymba made to
sweeer music than the breahngs of the sofes lutte
that ever woke the dreamy sumbes of Spanish maiden Give
Aha, ,coI
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30

BooT AND SHOE MANUFACToRY.-F. j. Banmann,
boot and shoe manufacturer liz ST. Charles street,
Poyas makes has hand ready made the best
styles Of boots The advantage of fit which is secured
by obtaining custom should obanior Mr. Banmann
large sales. See his advertisement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30
FOR ARKANSAS RIVER.

Will leave on THURSDAY, 3ls inst at O'Clock ?. n.
Fyass. FOR WHITE AND ARKANSAS
lz 3 Rivers.-The and light dnugnt steamer g.
Hays, D. Brandenburg master will Leave Tor
acksonport Elizabeth Augusta Des Arc Duyalis u Aber-
deem ST. CHARLES Indian Bay and all m as
LEWIS SNAPP & Co, 81 Front street
taken for Napoleon and all the Bends also for
t .harSeen '' " ja30
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30

VIM. w. w. WOOD.-ATToRNEY AND GoUN-
w SE1 nR AT-AW and Solicitor in Chancery, having
anov rom Nw Orleans and located jackson Miss will
give attention all business M snsa to his casTgs a u
Ghancery te United Circuit and district courts anu le
Grcu and Probate Courts of Hnds Rankin warren anu ms
adjoining counties. ,o- =, ,,orroN oE cr AIMS kC-
COUNTS, NOTES etc. z, ~ so+o and pearI
"a @ fFlGELlm I'LL, fiis Miss . DN' aul5 fd&W.
- ET,OT3 ANCE HOUSE. 80 THIS FINELY 10;
Hotel having been superby fitted up will pc opened
EI on WEDNESDAY, the 18th inst, for city ana transient
boarders - IoLJN II IETER
oil sss..@-.5- 49, -
5-szo T17S -PRTMTR MESS AND INDIA MESS,
ID for sale by -r,,>,yt rro on poydras utreot
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30
REGULAR KETS

r. \, REGULAR M@ENIP@IIs MEN @ Packet A;%l
Lake Providence Vicksburg, and all intermediate
anngs-The regular and fast running passenger steamer
TnTnn SimOnds. C. b. Church. MASTER will be ready to
receive freight Monday morning. and will enys as aboHe
3is inst O'clock P NJ For freight passage, apply on
board or to ,, , ~, =. 49,.
The Simonds will take all plantation and way frelght ana
passengers for St Louis Louisville CINCINNATI and Nasnve
those places.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-30
- NEW QRIEANsS & FORT ApANIs

eq. NEYV ORLEANS & EOR'T ADAMS
REGuLAR F9Et 1;i. ADAMS Stamps Fps
courci Bend Tunica Morganz Ponte Coupee Bayou saIa
Waerloo Hermitage Port Hudson Ranndsons ih iSpn5Gd
Manchae auenne Bayou Gou New Ryes saanr
D. II KimDnll Benjamin II. Orr, master, will run regn-
ary in the throughout the entire year New
ni3,ms every WEDNESDAY MORNING, at 10 O'Clock
turning will leave Fort Adams every FRlpA9 at L O'Clock
'i - SPEAKE / McCREARY, Tchouptoulas street.
OAKEY t. HAWKINS, 50 Gravier street.
PAYNE { HARRISON, liz Camp street:
W -. ilt .';s nHw Ioot ~ dill If