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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-22


STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Orleans, City of New Orleans
Be 1t remembered that the 18th July 1856 before the
subscriber Justice of the Peace and for the city aforesaid
personally appeared Charles j. Mansoni Secretary of
Crescent Mutual Insurance Company of New Orleans Who
ing duly sworn according law does depose and say, the
foregoing just and true, and transcript
from the books Of said Company.
[signedl C. J. MANsONI Secretary.
Sworn subscribed before this 18th July, 1856.
[Signedl CHAS. N. BRADFORD.
The Board of Trustees have resolved interest of
Six in cash. outstanding certificates of profits
to the holders thereof their legal representatives. and
after the ID Monday Of August proxmo.
The Trustees have also declared of thirty
three and third the earned premiums of the
Company for the ending the Both of June 1856 for which
certificates will be Issued and after the 18th September
THOS. a. ADAMS, President.
GEO. JONAS, Vice President.
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Later from Texas.
The Galveston News of Saturday last, complains

The Galveston News, of Saturday last, complains
Of a want of rain, and says "a. 4, s.a2z8 "a
Our cisterns are generally dry, not having been
filled for the last twelve months Inc weather Is ex
tremely sultry and oppressive. At almost any other
time, the present indications would be deemed almost
certain prognostics of heavy showers. ~,
From the same paper we extract the following
paragraphs:
Never before have we published such contradictory
reports of crops as this year. One day have the
most alarming accounts of famine and desoiatlon,
threatening large sections of the country; ana the
next, come reports of the most cheering prospects
for an abundant harvest. And sometimes these con-
Trajectory statements come from the same county,
and even the same neighborhood. It has generally
been represented that the drought has been most
disastrous throughout the West generally; but the
Victoria Advocate Of the llth nst', says a,ter an
examination Of the farms in the neighborhood, we
have no hesitation in saying that we never saw
finer prospect for heavy crops"
In some of the counties parts of counties we hear
of good showers Of rain and fine prospects for crops
but generally the country, especially the West is suf
fering quite beyond precedent, from the severe
drought. The Gonzales Inquirer says, :" A drought
similar to this lives net in the memery of the Oldest
inhabitant." Aud yet, the same paper says, twenty
bushels OF wheat to the acre have been made in that
county.
The Victoria Advocate informs us that Capt. Dycus
under his contract with the State engineer, has re-
moved every tree, log, snaS and othef OBSTRUCTION
from the bed of the river, half the way from its
mouth to Victoria. The extreme low tides have
greatly favored his work. Sometime in the coming
autumn, says the Advocate, two steamers will COM
mence making regular trips between Victoria and the
coast. There appears now to be no doubt of the
success Of this enterprise.
The Goliah says: some of the farmers in this re.
gion have experimental in wheat this season, and
have succeeded we'll They say it is the crop for the
climate. None of their lands produced less than
fifteen bushels to the acre. and the grain weighed
seventy pounds to the bushel.
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John HALLEGk ~ BROTHER. 2f7 TGaOUPI-
cuas street above St Joseph COPPER TIN AND SHEET
IRON WORKERS, prepared do all kinds ef
In their line of business such putting Tin and Copper Gut
Valleys etc. Also putting Copper Tin Zinc Roofs
In all parts OF the city moderate PRICES with pompness and
dispatch All kinds Of Jobbg and Requiring attended with
dispatch. BY strict attention all ORDERS hope
share of the public patronage.
We beg leave refer the following gentlemen
Croder Wing, Jamson Mcintosh, Cook Morehouse,
Hughes, g. W Church, Thomas Murray Isaac Thayer
Caller, Tnrpin Co., j. W. Jewell.
Letter Box 60 Mechanics and Dealers Exchange, 70
Charles street fe2lGiWtf
! EEDS' FOUNDRY, NEW OElEANs.-LEEDs q
- Co.. Iron Founders and Manufacturers of Vertical cr
zcnal Steam Engines Boilers Sugar Mills, Vacuum Pans
Kettles Carihers Filters Steam and Horse Power Drain
Ing Machines Saw Mills, Gin Gearing, Iron Columns ard
Fronts for Buildings Furnace Mouths etc.
Macl inery required for the South.
We have been duly authorized and prepared
sTlILMAN'S PATENT BAGAsSE FURNACE.
fal2 dhW'y LEEDS \ 90.
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| ! WRIGHT ~ CO.'S CATALOGUES OF GENUINE
and popular Family Medicines, which they otter supply
Druggists Dealers at Proprie,o lowest whole ale pr
General Depot Special Agency No. Isl Il Clartres
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T ATVlNG, HITCHCOCK & CO., GENERAL
l. INSURANCE and COLLECTING AGENTS.
pnny of Philadelphia.
franklin Buildings, No. "a Walnut ST., Philadelphia.
CHARTER PERPETUAL.
Capital paid in and invested. SOB lao
against by Fire. Marine and Inland
p " p,.. w P,E 3 ,.g.2, s.,nu
XII $3 H:: IT,. T ss"5,op U.s. E *:5s
G. c. Sower Ghas. F. Norton, John ". Sexton,
Nshan K Fo H r. Burroughs James " '''
W. H. WOODS, Secretary.
New York Life Insurance Company.
No. l06 Broadway.
,,,-,, NORRIS FRANKLIN, President.
Mutual PSn Di1dsnds from 50 8 cent snnsa ' ''
Medical examiners.
pany.
'p''N GHNRTER 'PERPET;ttAi. '''O'''
ALEXANDER waILDIN President.
JOHN C. SIMS, Secretary.
Risks taken OIL both WHITE and SLAVE LIVES, on the
NEST favorable terms.
AGENcY-No lo4 Camp street. corner Of Poytres New
Orleans. r. q. LATTlNG,
fs25ly j. s. CoPEs.
HTrCHCOCK d. LA TTINCs, CONFESSION, FOR
= w,r; 5 Essgn Rope and Produce Merchants Corner
T. HhAaTTTTH ISG Orleans A vi IN 1oa66haa
fe55 " Frankfort Ky
STAR INSURANCE. CONFERENCE.-The, No.
- - st. Charles
.,,. 100000
This Company will be ready issue Policies Of Insurance
Marine Fire or River Risks on the first June next a return
NUNS I'M per ''' WI" P s F0hsT President IT,
New Orleans, 2lst May, 1857. my22 I'm
(TNhoN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW
''-'''1' CASH cAPIrAL-s25oOoo.
pared IKE the usual FIRE, RIVER and MARINE RISKS
,.,' No,ul1 CAMP, STREET.
This Company offers insurers the security of Cash Capital
participate the profits of the Company upon the
MUTHh he F FeesR sTp eGas sM
prefer they may receive return Of TEN PER CENT in cash
All losses will be adjusted promptly and eqTitably
JULES DoLuoNDE, Secretary. -'.-
DIRECTORS
n. W. OGDEN, of the firm of P, Cusachs Bro, 4 Co.
Carl. kOHN of the firm of G. Kohn u Ryan.
HrSE 1s T e # ASe esnS'*s s SS
P L0BlT, Of the trim Of T.obt 4 Charpentier.
JOHN pOLUnNDE. of the firm of Martin. Owen { Cobb.
A. CHIAPELLA. JOS, DEFY N0ODT a6 1y
DRANCsI OFFICE or THE NEW YORK HOME
ID FIRE and RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY, No. 46
Camp street, New Orleans, La
Cash Capital all paid $500 coo 90
Surplus Capital Jan, 1856. 606 IS
Total Capital S764 506 IS
CHARLES J. MARTIN, President
A. +. WELMARTH, Secretary.
The above Institution well known to all the local Compa-
nss in New Orleans and its Policies OF Insurance are held b.
ulUa T. W RAYNE AGENT
DEChNs-20 bbs Pecans, for sae BY
Z 4. +. COCHRAN & HALL,
Iy5 Nos u New Leyes and IL FGIJy. street.
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NOTICE-HAyING THIS DAY BOUGHT OUT THE
establishment Of g. g. Dunbar Co., No IA Canal
will continue the Wholesale and Retail Grocery Business
the same place. for under the style of j.
DUNBAR Co. and respectfully solicit the continued patron
age the friends of the late house. well that of
friends. JAS A. DUNBAR
New Orleans, February IA lS57.-fel6 Nv
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I ANDINCS, EX DAPHNE, FROM BORDEAUX
- $50 Sardnes IL half and quarter boxes;
IS Sardines, in whole, half twotrd
boxes;
25 Cops, in oil. in half cans;
Is Mushrooms;
Is Peas;
l Of 100 half boxes 1ru1es
SO casks good family Caret;
90 quarter pipes Cognac, United Proprieors
L eighth pipes I.aronde
Is bales superior CUrks.
For sale by GRATTAA, CoMMAGERE CO.
A3 u 20 lustOnlhouse street.
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WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHEIDAM SCHNAPPS.
~ Druggists aud Merchants and all dealers in any
articles contained in the catalogue will
by calling sending their orders above where M
found the OF GENUINE PATENT
MEDICINES in the UHited States and the lowest prices
Please address. J. WRIGHT h co,
GENUINE nEDIGTNE WAREHOUSE,
n24tf Nos Isl aud q Gi.srtres street Nevtlrle41,.
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JAS. A. HOPKINS, Secretary
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The of Trustees have resolved pay
per cash the outstanding certificates of profits
the second Monday in May and have declared
scrip dividend of TIL IRTY.FOUR PER CENT. the
earned of the ending February 2a 1851 for
will issued and after the first
| June 1857. CHARLES BRIGGS, President.
A. CARRIERS, Vice President.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-15
LITTLE ROCK AND FORT SMITH.

The land grant lnuring to thls,-the western brauch of the Cairo and Fulton road-amounts to 55O, 52O acres, which is nearly, if not quite equal to 4UOO acres per mile. Should the nex, legislature adopt the policy recommended by Gov. Conway, of vesting surplus swamp lands as stock in railroads, a large quantity of valua- ble lands equal to 1000 acres per mile, would thereby be added to the available means of the western branch, placing it's early completion be- yond contingency, even without individual sub scription of stock. la that result, not only the counties of the west but every part of the State, Is vtallv interested, and the eterprse is entitled to every encouragement.
 By the intervention of Col. JOHN J. SHoE- MAKER, representing an association of companies whose lines of railroad stretch from our north west frontier to the shore of Lake Superior, and whose interests demand the construction of the western branch as a link of the vast chain of connection between the northern lakes and the Gulf ot Mexico, an unprecedented enthusiasm has been evoked along the line of the Fort Smith road. As we are informed, those com- panles are willing to construct, equip and main- tain the western branch for the congressional land-grant only, and have made a formal propo- sltion of that purport to the branch company, which IS said to have accepted it. If SO, and suitable guaranties are given, of which we pre- sume there is no doubt, the long g-delayed west ern branch Is in better position to-day. than any road in Arkansas. Al. liberal minded men will rejoice that its prospects are 50 brilliant
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-15
Organization of the House.

Contrary to the belief and predictions of ma- ny, the House of Representatives was virtually organized, on the first day of the sessson, by the election of Mir. ORR, of South Carolina, as speaker, and the agreement of the majority up- on their caucus candidates for the other officers It was believed and openly proclaimed that the Kansas question would so seriously divide the democratic party, as to indicate permanent di- vision in the effort to organize and that would postpone that result for several days.
 The promptitude exhibited in the election of MT. ORR and in the selection of candidates for clerks, etc., entirely dissipates that idea and demonstrates that the democracy of Congress possess the chief element of harmony and CO., operation, that is to say, a hearty good will, and a cordial concurrence in design. That they may differ about minor details is most probable, but that these will be ul timately harmonized we now most earnestly believe, as well as zealouslv truA
 With two of the eleues, it is our pleasure to have some acquaintance-Mr. ORR and Mir. CLUsKEY, and we can but express our high grati- hcation at the choice of the two men so we'll qualified, in every respect, to fiil their respective positions.
 Mir. ORR is democrat of the state rights school but is not indentifed with the ultra men of South Carolina. He is gentleman known throughout the south as high-toned, chivalrous and true, and possesses all the qualities to make firm, prompt, efficient and courteous speaker of the most powerful representative body in the world.
 Mir. ALLEN, the clerk elect, is sound national democrat ahd will fitly represent the great west in the organization of the House We con- gratulate the country both on the dispatch of the organization and on the excellent personnel which makes 1t up.-Nemphis Appeal.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-15
LITTLE ROCK AND MEMPHIS.

portion of this--which is the eastern branch of the Cairo and Fulton road-has already been completed and its company are entitled to the glorious eulogy of being the first to start the "lron Horse' on the soil of Arkansas With commendable energy, the directory are making effort to complete the first division, from Hope field to Madison, within the time prescribed bv the extension act of lS56
 The president of the company has recently announced, however, that the road cannot Ina built through to Little Rock unless the stock subscription in Arkansas is largely increased.- It IS to be hoped that those immediately inte. rested will see to it that the enterprise does not fail at the very threshold of success The conn. hes ot Crttenden, St. Francis Prairie and Pu. laskl have large stake in this road and their contributions ought to be commensurate with the benefits winch it will confer when finished Though originally opposed to vesting the land grant In the Memphis company and still of opin- lon that 1t was bad policy, we shall hereafter feel 1t duty to use what influence we may DOS. sess ln aid of the road as located This we will do, not as retracting or apoogsing for aught that we have said or done, but because the land grant has attached to the survey as made and cannotbe diverted. Having been defeated by the advocaaes of the Memphis route, neither Helena nor any of her friends will offer fac tlous opposition to that which has become the fixed policy of the State. Let the eastern branch have every reasonable and proper facility and De as hberally dealt with as any road in the State
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-15

Tn the House there was considerable discus sion in relation to public printer, during which name he declined giving, with having endeav- ored to procure his vote for Wendall to that office. Mir. Smith, of Va, offered a resolution for the appointment of committee to examine the subject of public printing and to postpone the election of printer. Clingman preferred to appoint printer then, and also to investi- gate the subject
 The Presidents message coming in then in terrupted the debate; afterward Mr. Bocock asked for the election of printer. Grow wished the enormous book expenditures stopped. With out concluding-adjourned.
 IN THE SENATE.-Douglass expressed him. self favorable to all the message except that which related to the Kansas and Lecompton convention
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-15

NEW DIGEST OF THE LAws.-Judge Josiah Gould, appointed digester of the statutes of the State under act of 14th January, 1857, has completed the digest and Judge George C. Watkins, appointed examiner, has concluded the work of examining it.
 The copy is now in the hands of the public printer, and the printing is going rapidly on.- Judge Gould is in the city experimenting the printing, and will remain until it's completion. which will be in April or May next.
 As required by the revision act, the new di- gest will contain, in addition to the matter em. braced in the old, the act of Congress defining the succession to the Presidency of the United States, the duties of presidential electors. the grants of lands made by Congress to the State and late territory of Arkansas, and over one hundred and fifty forms for Justices of the Peace Judge Watkins, after careful and la bonous examination of the new digest. has oi- ven it as his opinion that the duty of revision has been performed "with remarkable accuracy and fidelity."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-15
DeiaUin, Wa'worth Co.,, Wis.
From the State Rights Democrat Arkansas Railroads.
CAIRO AND FULTON.


 With the view to prevent forfeiture, under the act of the legislature vesting the land grant ill the Cairo and Fulton company, an install- ment on individual and county stock, sufficient to grade twenty five miles, has been called for by the the directory, and the grading of sub division of that length, extending from White river northward, will be immediately begun and completed. We infer, however, from the pub- lshed proceedings of the last meeting of the directory. that the remainder of the road will be left in statu quo, until the effects of existing financial troubles have passed away. As firm friend of the road and loyal citizen of the State, we commend this determination as eaqually wise and necessary. In the midst of the crisis that now weighs down the spirit of enterprise and palsies the hand of capital, 1t Is sheer folly to talk of building railroads. However good may be the securty,-and the basis of this road IS equal If not superior to any guaranty bor- rower could offer,-the money is not to be had, and the pro ject is therefore at dead locll'' for the time being. If 1t were possible to obtain money 1t would be at such exhorbant rates as to defeat the great object of the oan,-saddling on the company an enormous debt which would eat up the proceeds of the land grant and lea, c d large part of the road vet unfinished.
 The directory have therefore done well in ac- ting stated Before long, money matters will become easier, capital will again seek pro- titable investment, aud then the magnificent mother road of our State will march on to com pletion, with rapldity accelerated by the hoarded strength derived from her present "masterly inactivity"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-15

GOVERNORS OF ARKANsAs.-A correspondent desires us to publish list of the Governors of Arkansas JAMES s. CONWAY was the first Governor of this State-was elected in 1886 and served till 1840. In 194O, Archibald Yell was elected Governor and served until the sum- mer of 1914, when he resigned to become a candidate for Congress Samuel Adams. then president of the Senate, was qualified, and act ed until the meeting of the Legislature in No- vember, 1944, when Thos. S. Drew, Cover nor elect, was inaugurated. Drew served until 1848, and was reelected. Shortly after enter ing upon his second term, Drew resgned.- John R. Hampton. president of the Senate, then filled the executive chair until the elec- tion and qualification of John s. Roane in Fe bruary, 1849. Roane served until 1852, when Elias N. Conway was elected his successor.- Conway was re- elected in 1856, and is still Co., vernon of Arkansas. His term of office does not expire until November 1860.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-15
Redlands, Pike O., Ark, }


 MR. EDIToR--At the next general election the counties of Polk. Pike and Clark, will be united in electing State Senator; and as your paper has more general circulation in Pike and Polk, than either the Hampstead Democrat or the Philadelphia "Arkansaw Traveller" l beg leave to suggest, through its columns, that a convention of the democrats in the three counties should be held at some convenient potnt to all, to nominate. a candidate for that office. 1 would also suggest that the different counties at their respective terms of the circuit court, hold county conventions, and nominate delegates to said district convention Say, let the district convention be held on the lst Mon- day in April This would afford ample time for the nominee, whoever he may be, to become well acquainted with the people before the cleo ton.
 l would also say, that if MT. S. M. Scott of Clark, editor of the Traveller" will suffer his name to go before the convention for nomina- ton to the Senate, he will receive good sup port. And should it turn out that no conven- ton should he held, if he will become candi. date, he will receive heavy vote in this coun- tv and believe also in Polk.
 A CONVENTIONIST. ,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-15
The Governor of Mississippi and Bs

Gov. McRea, in his recent message legislature, after having noticed our P monetary troubles and the evils of the b system in general, makes the followiug9 reference to its effects in Mississipp:
 Mississippi having almost wholly ii . self of the banking system for more ths teen years past, is not at this time so sen sufferer at home, in the present crisis frOa evils of paper currency; but its pernico tiuences are felt by her in its effects up price of her great staple, which will no even command more than two-thirds actual intrinsic market Value, owing to tk eral failure of the banking system and ths sequent destruction of confidence thpg the whole country. As an evidence Of might have been the condition of thig Mississippi under the banking system prevailed here as in other States, 1 have instance the fact, that the only two 5 small banks whichexist in the State--tb thern Bank of Mississippi and the Comm Bank of Manchester, under, as was sup by the country, the most prudent manage and with all the experience before theme explosion of the banks of Mississippi IS l04O, have both suspended payment Oi notes. These banks, fortunately for the have but small capital, and have not amount of their paper in circulation. It. ieved they will be able ultimately to mesi liabilities, and that the most serious losse sustained by the holders of their notes first shock produced by their depreciate dit.
 As remarkable as it may seem, wit past history of the banking system in N slppl fresh in our memories, a sentimeD recently grown up in some portions q State, In favor of renewing it at your pc session. l can only say, that 1 think ths' unpropltious for its advocates to make tb perment. Believing that the legislatur not even for a moment consider such pri ton, l will not waste your time by prese my objections to it. They are patent upc whole face of the country, in the ruin Q banking system before us, seen and felt D prefer to recommend stringent legislats restrain the small banks we still have, over issue in the future, and to compel D under penalty of the forfeiture of their ch'S to redeem their notes at all times in god silver; also, to prevent further evils and @ to the people, from the circulation of f"' bank paper in our State"