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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

UNLAWFUL OCCUPATION OF RESERVED LANDS
Official information has been received in Washington
that the Shawnee Indians have recently completed
their selections of two hundred thousand in the
reserve and that consequent thereon extensive Or
ganizaton has been formed by persons in that vicinity
1t is reported that from three to eight hundred ami
lies are preparing to go that reserve, Or before
February next. and occupy much of the remainder
of the three hundred thousand acres as they may de-
sire.
The treaty prohibits white settlers from occupying
these lands until ninety days after the selections are
made and approved and the surplus set apart by the
Presidents proclamation. The Commissioner of In
dian Affairs by direction Of the President, has ordered
Col. Cummings, the Superintendent of Indian Affairs
at ST. Louis to go to the Shawnee reserve and prevent
the whites from jumping the Shawnee, Miami
Kaw, Hafbreed Or any other Indian lands said to be
worth from $40 to $50 the acre. A requsition fol
troops has been sent by telegraph and messenger tc
enforce if necessary by that means, the government
orders.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

The Cloud Engine is new invention--its pecu-
larity consisting in the introduction OF portion Of
cold air with the steam in the cylinder whereby it is
claimed that saving of 73 per cent. is gained
the use of simple steam. The name is given from the
fact that the steam, when combines with the air of
the cylinder, instantly assumes the form and color Of
fog the steam when it is discharged into the
atmosphere. The inventors theory is, that between
cold air and hot steam there is strong affinity, cleo
trical in its nature The gobules Of simple steam are
sod-that is to say they are not hollow. When air
is introduced, in the engine sudden change takes
place. and hollow vesicules are formed, occupying
greater relative space-in other words, increased ex
pansion takes place.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

:. SPLENDID SIMILE.---We do not remember to have
found in our recent reading, more striking more
impressive figure than that of Landon descriptive of
the sea at night. 1t may be quite familiar to ma
ority of our readers, but much struck with
its beauty that we could notavoid reproducing it. He
says In the stiffness of night heard the distant
waves break heavily. Their sound was such as you
could imagine the sound of giant might be, who
coming back from travel into smooth, and level
and still and solitary place, with all his spoil about
him. cast himself slumberousy down to rest
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF MICHEG EGAH.-The
message of Governor Bingham presented to the Legis
lature, gives the amount of the State debt S2250
900. He recommends that Congress be memorialized
for additional appropriations defray the expenses
of the Sault St. Marie canal He urges the adoption
of measures for the relief of the Michigan emigrants
in Kansas and the adoption of resolutions insucng
the Senators and requesting the Representatives in
Congress with regard to the exclusion of slavery from
the territories and for the repeal of the fugitive slave
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

THE LOVE OF THE DEAD.--It is written i'll the Nor
alist that to have laid strong affection down among
the dead may be great sorrow but it is not a real
misfortune. Whatever ones aftergoings may be,
there is deposit for the future life stake in the
better country part for the heart which the grave
The living may change to us, we to them: sin may
divide strife may come between us, but through all
times and fortunes the dead remain the same to
us long ago is still the innocent lamb that not for
our folding. The early lost friend lover is still the
blessed of our youth, hope not to be withered, a
promise not to he broken possession wherein there
is no disappointment.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

WASHINGTON, Jan. 0, 1857-S Senase-Mr. Seward
introduced bill to expedite teegmphic comrmnfca-
ton for the use of the government IN its forern in.
terconrse which was read twice and referred. The
invalid pension bill was considered and passed. On
motion by Mr.. Bel, of New Hampshire, resolution
was adopted calling on the President Of the United
States for such information may be on file in the
State Department relative to the interference OF the
Venezuelan government with American citizens who
were collecting guano on the island of Aves in the
Caribbean sea, and forciby elected from their
occupancy of said island.
The remainder Of the sitting was occupied in dis-
cussing the Iowa contested election case.
and disposed Of abont twenty principally inva-
lid pension bills. After which, Mr.. Kelsey, Of New
York, rose to question of privilege. He caused to
be read from The Clerks desk an article from the
New York Times, of the Sch inst, which charged
members Of Congress with gross corruption. The
charges he sand, were Of such nature an to demand
an investigation, and he therefore submitted pre-
be authorized to appoint committee of five members
10 make the necessary Investigations, and to report
what action should he taken BY the House. The re-
marks and resolution of Mr. Kelsey led to spirited
ard running debate, in which Messrs. Paine, A. X.
Masshal, Phelps orr l.. ID. CaMpbell and others par
tcipated. M. Paine, of North Carolina stated that
he BAD been Improperly approached by brother
fore tae House and that at the ADVICE Of Mr. Sneed
Of Tennessee, he had purposely delayed making an
exposure until cosroborative proof could be obtained
Mr.. Campbell, Of Ohio, moved that Mr.. Kelsey's
preamble should be amended SO as to make it read
that the investigating committee asked for not
Times bat in consequence Of the statement just made
by Mr.. Paine. The amendment was accepted, and
the preamble and resolution, amended were unani-
moasly adopted, when the House adjourned.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

DEPLoRABLE CAsUALTY.-Ye Yesterday morning, we
are deeply panied to record Mr.. Samuel Westeott-
residing two three miles south Of the city, was
crushed and killed by fallen tree in his clearing
He was speaking to one of his negroes, when those
cutting down the tree called to them to run. Mr. w.
started, but lie was trpped by hriars, when the
tree fell across him. 1t had to be cut away before his
body could be released. Both thighs were broken,
and other injuries received, producing an immediate
fatal result.
Mr.. Westcott was an estimable and useful citizen,
and leaves family to depore his loss Mrs. W. was
absent we learn at the time on visit to friend or
relative.-I Montgomery Mail, 18th.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19


ernors to reside in during their terms of office, the
Eaton Rouge Gazette and Comet of the 18th inst says
MANSION GovEnsoe.we observe in the Crescent
n commentaory notice of sca- The NacIocfes Chron
This s. mind good the right direction
combining comfort and becoming State pride There
trne our present Governor
sn " ws ST saod a penees n % o
tl city which will fasoabs with any other place Of
There several of ground which might procured
ground the Of toHSe wonId
n"onsiderable item compared with the advantages. with suit
~s Mn % S ~
fsseising he Hospitality Of the rspresensivs Of s State
have visited several state capitals and where fcand Coy.
the State call s,ei. hour and covernor We
visit by seeing something and n'eresg In the absence
ct the Governor servant in waiting shows the visitor to the
eais eased Sy SS1s the ss,e s 's paintings an" '''s
Why does every american visiting Washington City go the
is house and we have wish 10 see how
for e Governor because Of the instcency Of his salary the
equire lin te to bud oae ." Ids own if th be not
done but weaiest citizens be Of Lou
early attention and that they return again noble aasist
with fnc architectural proportions their
Strict justice demands that the State should furnish
proper residence for the Governor Once built, il
would answer for quarter of a century, and woult
be worth its cost at the expiration Of that time. Jus
| tice also calls for increase Of his salary. The
State has no right to occupy his time and attention
without returning him an adequate compensation
| Anyhow, these are views, and we believe then
founded in fair dealing and equity. Give the Cover
nor a house and $4,000 per annum, and even then h
would not be able to lay aside 81 600 year safe
| guard against future pecunary mishaps.
We truly hope the subject of salaries, often urge
in these columns, will receive full measure of cor
sideration at the hands of legislators. Ther
should be material increase in the executive, minis
teral and Judicial departments. The additional e,
pense would not be than thirty orforty thousan
dollars. Divide this among $500 100000 assesse
property, and the extra assessment will be found a
most nconcevably small-so small, indeed, that
will le hardly
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

AN OBSTINATE OLD FEILow.--An old man named
Gregg, who has been cofned in Fauquier county Jail
since the lst of October, 1916, for debt under the
old law, was released on Christmas day by jailor
Cross there being nothing left in the hands Of the
law to pay his Jail expenses We learn that this man
had property enough to pay the debt against him but
that he preferred spending his weary hours within the
gloomy walls of the county prison to paying the debt
which he owed. The person who had him confined
has been dead some years, but we learn put prov-
sion in his will appropriating sufficient amount to
other this stipulation has given out and of course
Gregg becomes free again. When he left the Jail door
he appeared to be perfectly bewildered and did not
know which way to travel but in short time he be-
| came fully conscious of his freedom, and strutted
about with the air of one who knew what liberty
used to be in "by-gone days
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

GREAT Snow STORM AND SEVERE COLD IN THE
NoRru-A dispath of the Sth from Buffalo, says:
The weather here is clear and cold. The thermO-
meter stood this morning at six degrees below
Passengers from the West say the railroads are OBJ
structed by snow in every direction, and that the
trains are very irregular. On roads they have
not been able to run through The mails are behind
hand from almost every quarter
AT the latest dates received at Buffalo from Fort
des Moines, Iowa, it had showed incessanty during
two days. Travel was interrupted everywhere, and
many persons who were out came near perishlng.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

MESSAGE OF TIE GOVERNOR OF MAINE.--The mes
sage OF Governor lIamln was read in the, Maine
Legislature on the Sth inst dispatch says:
lie expatntes on the Republican principles in the
Presidential contest, looking to the prevention
of the spread OF slavery into the territories and
dsavows any design of interfering with slavery
in the States, but to oppose in every legal way
its extension. He urges upon the Legislature the
expediency of contributing aid to the sufferers IN
the late election that the liquor law should not be dis
; Fturbed He recommends the ultimate submission OF
the matter to the people, and denounces in the strong
est terms the action of the last Legislature in remoV
ing Judge of the Supreme Court !or the expression
| of m opinion.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

p TELEGRArHIc CIRcuNsrANce.-A few days ago
both wires of the House Telegraph Line of New York
were broken at the same time between New York and
Providence yet the line worked well, aud their busi
ness was transmitted without interruption. The lower
wire broke first, and one end crossed the upper wire
Shortly after the upper wire was broken and the end
crossed the lower wire, thus making circuit, though
both wires were broken. Such combination seldom
occurs, and is worthy OF note as curiosity in tele
CRAWLING.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19
MONDAY, MORNING. JANUARY 19, 1857.
THE LEGISLATURE.

The Legislative of Louisiana will convene in the
capitol at Baton Rouge to-day at IL o'clock, NJ We
have no doubt full quorum Of members in 10th
houses will be present. A large number proceeded
UP the river to the of their legislative duties
Saturdays evening packets, and quite crowd went
upon the laurel Hil which left yesterday morning at
o'clock.
We presume we shall be in receipt of she Governors
message and other official State documents Of an i'm
portant character by tomorrow at farthest. We shall
publish the communication Of the Governor, as well
as the other departmental reports or make such CO.
pous abstracts OF them will convey to our readers
all the desirable information they contain, @ speedily
as practicable after they come info our hanias.
It is to be hoped for the common interests Of the
State that politics will not be ebtruded upon the
Legislature. There is necessity for POLITICAL dis
cusson of any kind, and earnestly trust it will not
he indnlged in. On this point the Richmond jour
nal of the 9th inst, strong and highly respectable
Democratic paper has some very sensible remarks,
which we subjoin=
!. .tsn ksass NGh,y E M @ S If aaps m s vii
subjects before the members Of partisan nature
will spent people
the State and in sc disputaon result in nothing
show that this OF that is the better party
| We are unable to see why any subject of parti-
nature should come before the Legislature. The
dominant party have it all their own way. They are
in possession Of the State and Federal Governments
hold ninety-fvehundredths Of the local Offices, and
will hold all in year or two provided they mus
ter up patience to wait that long. The only danger
we, as strictly independent journalists, discover
as likely to threaten the Democratic party is that
WHICH flows from excess of power, viz: chickering's
quarrengs and divisions among the leaders. A
formidable opposition would prevent this. But luckily
unluckily, there is formidable opposition to the
Democracy in Louisiana, and years must elapse, il
our opinion, before there will be.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY IN MEMPHIS.-On the
evening of the 10th inst. difficulty occurred in the
Metropolitan Restaurant, Memphis, between wafer
named G. W. Reddick and Capt. Powell, and the lof
mer shot the latter with pistol inlcting wound
from the effects of which he died the next day. The
moment the shot was fired it was returned several
times by the Captains friends, and Reddck was Sc
ycrely wounded in the thigh. Powell was native
of Philadelphia.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

REruRNED.--The Hartford Times gives an account
of Caroline Banks and her children and Mary Francis,
slaves lately liberated by their mistress, (Mrs Sarah
Branch, of Chesterfield Va.,) who have voluntarily
returned to bondage after trying to support them
selves in Boston as free people. They declared that
they had toiled constantly and could scarcely gain a
subsistence, and wanted master to protect them.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19
tWarenton (ya.) Wing.

A DUBIOUS HosPITALlrY.-The New York Mirror
gives the following item in reference to an affair
where prudence and hospitality were blended in
rather an ambiguous manner: H.
AT large and rather promiscuons party up town
the other night Zone thousand invitations having been
ssued1 the host exhibited the latest novelty of the
season. Two policemen in uniform were stationed at
was necessary to keep Young New York. in order.
or to prevent the mysterious disappearance of silver,
is not known. Neither explanation is complimentary
to the guests.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

DRowNED.-We learn from the Savannah Georgian
that the evenngof the llth inst. party OF ladies'
and gentlemen left Savannah in boat for L'tte ~
bee Island. After landing the ladies' the boat stF'eo
to return and was driven among the breakers "here
she upset. and of the gentlemen name" Mlscally'
drowned,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

ALABAMA AND FLORIDA RAILROAp-Thc bill ap-
propriating the lands donated by Congress for con-
structng that portion Of the Alabama and Florida
Railroad lying between Tallahassee and the southern
line of Alabama, has passed both houses Of the
a, Ino, l,tt,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

FoRTHCOMING PUBLICATION. - Hon. VIM. G..
Riyes has undertaken to edit the Madison papers,
such of them are in possession Of Congress- and
have not been stolen. Among them is letter ad-
dressed by Madison to his countrymen with request
that should not be opened until after his DEATH 1t
is great Union letter. Mr. Riyes is now actively
engaged in the work
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

Tur HARVEY UoUsE.-This deservedly institution,
says the Baton Rouge Gazette ana Comet oi the
l4th has undergone thorough repairs 1or the winter
business. The building from top to bottom, has been
brushed up and secured down-everythlng Is new
clean and fresh Capt Markham has concluded not
to engage rooms, except as parties come in BY tins
arrangement all the members of the General Assem-
By will have an equal chance.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

EIGHT PERSONS FROZEN TO DEATH.-The Dubuque
Oowa) Herald of the 7th inst states that eight per
sons, all residents of the country the line of the
stage road from Dubuque to Iowa City, were frozen
to death, on Sunday night, little more than one
week previous.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

SMOTHERED TO DEATH.-ln Nashua, n. H., on the
night of the Sth, three named Saunders Sullivan
and Undine were placed in the lookup for drunken
After being confined for while they set fire to
the place, and the whole three smothered to
death. The building was not much damaged.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

SKAr1yG--A recent number of the Cleveland Her
aid says:
Lake Erie is now one vast field of ice, extending as
far as the eve can reach Along the shore the ice is
smooth and firm and troops Of skaters sport upon its
surface while farther out it is covered with snowy
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

DuELING SERMoNs.-The Southern Baptist informs
that an agreement had been made by the pastors
of all denominations in Charleston S. C., to preach
upon the subject of dueling pulplts
on the 18TH Yesterday.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

FATAL RAILROAD AccIDESr.-A dispatch of the
Sth from Hamilton, Canada West, says:
The night express train and freight train on the
Great Western Railroad came in collision this morn
ing. near this place. W. l.. Keller, of the
water department, and the express messenger named
Eversen were killed, and the engineer dangerously
scaded The passengers escaped uninnred.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

ExEcrTIoS.-The execution ofthe two negroes who
committed an outrage upon the young daughter OF
Mrs. Cochrane in Avoyeles parish, took place in the
public square of Marksville on the 5th inst
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

CURlous.-The Boston Evening Gazette says it is
rumored that the original romantic play by James
Anderson Esq, called Cloud and Sunshine, which
has recently been played at the National in Boston, is
identical in story and situation with an adaptation
from the French called Isabel, Or the Fatal Mask,
which was produced by Julia Dean at the Metropoli
tan, New York, three years since. Quicn Sabe
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

HTsr The officers of the steamer Cora, which ar
rived last evening, report the steamer Belle Gates
hence for Red river, hard ashore at Eighteen Mile
1 int
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

ANCIENT RECEPTACLEs FOR THE DEAD.-The an
cent Greeks buried their dead in earhen jars, and
many of these found in the Crimea. The largest
and most perfect was discovered by some beehunters
who traced bee to the spot and found the jar filled
with honey. When emptied, this enormous jar was
found large enough to contain six persons in sitting
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

A MARYLAND INvEsrMENr.-Our friend, DR.. p. NJ
tnters Yesterday the Investment made by the
profit of his sales on he Th in Maryland 1t consists in
table service of silver The pattern Of the forks and spoons
beautiful The ornamental enclosing consists IN
nde desienhe fish knife has beautiful specimen
Of the fnny tribe evidently trying The nr has
m the initial, his eldest each piece We
congratulate Dr. his irCstH'H being made III such
elegant We would the gentlemen connected with
Dr this !Nr, Int aaiwc will however, say 90
those clever gentlemen Il. y. ami &. NJ. P Es,lrs If will
call at Dr. residence y0u Will order duplicate set
Ii WAS ordered ola HusOlt house
Baton Rodge Gazette and Comet.
No doubt the service is extremely beautiful but we
regret it was ordered from Boston, 1t could have been
manufactured in New Orleans Cheapty, beautifully
and artistically rs in Boston. Hyde Goodrich,
Roberts, Tyler, Kernaghan, Gregor q Wilson, Hovel
or Buckley could have filed the order just as well as
:" Boston house." Southern men ought to recollcct
and paronze the skill and industry of their own sec
tion-in these troublous times.
We congratulate our friend Dr. l.. on his invest
ment and can only say we wish it had been thou
sand fold larger. We know Of one or two individuals
who regret they did mt invest in Maryland stock, ill.,
stead of going in " with "perfect lQoseness on
Tennessee and Kentucky,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

Near Madison, Wisconsin, there are extensive beds
of peat, which is considered preferable to the best
ting Gas recent survey gives the extent of the beds
at SIS 500 tons worth about million Of dollars
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19
Y A zoo RlV E R.

Will leave MONDAY. l9t inst. at ) o',l0rk 2. NJ.
H% FOR LEFIORE, GREENWOOD MA
lslr = rlon. Tchula Yazoo City, Saartia, NickSbnrg,
Natclez all intermediate landngs-Regular
Yuzo0 River Packet LEWIS WIIITEMANThc and light
draft passenger steamer Lewis Whiteman, Wallace,
receiving freight und will leave above
For freight passage apply on board, or to
jail 7. Il. SMITH, Tch0nnton'as street
REG " L A r A TX ETS,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

Coal VERSUS GoLD.-H appears that the coal ex.
tracted from the mines of Pennsylvania the last year
has been equal to the of forty millions OF dollars
which is well up to the yield of the gold mines OF Cal
ornia and vet, while We have heard little or nothing
of Pennsylvania COAL all the world has been running
crazy after California gold.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-19

H8- The French steamship Francois Arago, hence
for Havre, previously reported as having put back
with ruddcr broken, arrived at the levee yesterday.