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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING - Voadcr.ful Escape -
The house of Mr.. Henry Wells, in the town of FIRE.
mont, Lake county, Ill., on the evening of the 22d
ult., was struck by lightning. The lightning came in
contact with the chimney, which it followed into one
of the rooms and, after shatterng Stoves ripping up
floors and playing around an ronbound trunk passed
Off under the house. A correspondent of the New
York Tribune says:
Eight persons were in the building at the time of
the accdent-Mr. and Mrs Henry Wells, four chill
dren, William Wells, (Henrys brother) and a boy
fourteen years od-a of whom were more or less in
jured. All were struck senseless, and now have no
knowledge of the shock Henry thinks he recovered
in about ten minutes and after discovering the con-
dtion Of the rest of the inmates of bis residence,
Ohough badly burned } Immediately proceeded to the
house of near neighbOr with the sad intelligence,
and medical aid was procured forthwith Henry was
burned badly about the feet and legs. Mrs, Wells
also burned very severely about the feet aud legs
and otherwise injured, having been thrown upon a
stove. William marked from the right elbow
across the bowels and down the left leg. His clothing
was torn and his boot shvered but he was not badly
hurt. The boy fourteen years old bore no marks
upon his person. but appeared perfectly unconscious
of anything for half hour A little girl five year
old was marked with blistered streak, commencing
on the right side and running across the breast
thence to the bowels, the surface of which it take
a number of circles, and then passes down the lef
| leg A boy three years old was scorched, but it
not known to what extent he is injured lttl
girl aged two years was, to all appearance, dead fo
thirty minutes, but recovered.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

IScENDIARIsM IN NICKsBuRG. - The Vicksburg
Wing, in speaking of the fire which destroyed the
Courthouse and several other buildings in that town
on Friday last, says:
The archives of the county, the books and records
belonging to the various offices all saved we are
glad to be able to state, and the only loss sustained is
in the destruction Of the building which, are sorry
to say was not insured. The other houses destroyed,
including the African church, were, so far
learn, uninsured. The loss however is not great.
That this fire is the work of an incendary we pre-
sumo there can be no doubt. It originated in kitch-
en- that was unoccupied, and this we learn was the
third attempt in the last three weeks to fire the
building. We ask again, what are the city authori-
weeks, in addition to one or two aborve efforts clearly
tracable to the torch of the ncendary and yet, so
far as we know, no effort has been made to detect
and bring to justice the miscreants who would wrap
our city in q blaZe.
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Louisiana Intelligence.
The Franklin Banner of Thusday last says

The franknn Banner OF Ihus0ay iaSt Says'
On Monday morning last we were visited by chilli
ing norter, accompanied by any quantity Of ice. The
weather since then, however, has moderated greatly
and we glad to say that the freeze has done no
damage to the crop, only to retard or short time
the growth of the cane and corn. The prospects so
far for abundant crop, are very atterIng and we
sincerely hope that nothing may occur to mar the ex.
pectations Of our planters .ss.-4ss ,s.s.s ~
The Opelousas Patriot Of Saturday last says
Last Sunday storm visited parish, bringing
with it one OF the coolest snaps of the season. Ice
was formed during the night, and many fears were
entertained that the growing cotton was entirely de-
stroyed We have not heard, however, that these
fears were well grounded. The plant has been con-
sideraby damaged doubt, but not seriously as
we apprehended. Many of our planters had no seed
in the ground, while those Whose prospects snered
most had not planted all The cane, we believe, is
for all the week. the thermometer as we go press Fr
day. ocIock) indicating 65 degrees, with brilliant
sun and clear atmosphere.
We learn fromth Patriot that Mr. Marte was elect
ed Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial District by about
500 majority. +s Sc
We extract the following paragraphs from the Ba-
ton Rouge Advocate Of Monday:
There was heavy frost on the ground this morn
sing in neghborhocd accompanied with ice OF the
thickness Of one-si1teenth Of an inch. Our infor-
nation is from those who stirring about before
sunrise.
At an election held on Monday, 9Th April, for Judge
of the Ninth Judicial District, composed OF the par
ishes of Concorda and Pointe Coupee, Thomas j.
Cooley received S8 votes and A. D. NJ. Haraldson 3d.
Tha Caddo Gazette, of Saturday last, says:
The dry weather which prevailed throughout the
country previous to the late rainy and cold spell pre-
vents great deal of corn from coming up and we
heard of some planters who had pl0wed up and were
repanting We think II likely that very little cotton
had come up before the cold weather at the first OF
the week, Z,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

Nor BAD.-The appended negro story, copied from
Southern correspondence of Boston paper, is not
bad
General C-g gave his black man, sawney, funds
and permission to get quarters worth of zoology at
a menagerie, at the same time limiting to him the
striking affinity between the Simia and negro races
Our sable friend soon found himself under the canvas
and brought to in front of sedate looking babooon
and cycling the bboquadruped closely, soliloquized
thus: Folks, sures your born feet, hands, proper
bad looking countenance, just the niger gettn Old
reckon" Then as if seized with bright idea, be
extended his hand. with q genuine Southern how
dye do uncle ~ The ape clasped the negros hand,
and shook it long and cordially.
Sawney then piled his new acquaintance with inter-
rogatons to his name nativity and former occupa
tions, but eciting replies beyond knowing shake
of the head or merry twnkling of the eye (the ape
was probably meditating the best way of tweakng
the darkie's nose,) he concluded that the ape was
bound to keep non-committal, aud looking cautiously
around, chuckled out: He be- ye too sharp for
them, old feller; keep dark if ye'd jst speak one
word of English, white man have hoe in yer hand
in less than two minute.' *@
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

MORE SUGAR CANE. - The New York Tribune
states that Mr.. Leonard Way, who made sugar in
Kafrland (South Atrica) five years ago from Imply
or Sorghum, arrived at New York city in the Asia.
He brings out seed of the Imply sufficient for two
thousand acres, and claims that this plant is superior
to the Sorghum for the production of sugar. The
Tribune thinks that if there are any who hold
that genuine sugar cannot be made from these plants
Mr. Wray convince them if they will believe their
own eyes. He will remain for two or three days in
New York, and will then come southward.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

SINGULAR PHENoMENoN-Night before last, about
hafpas o'clock the evening star exhibited the most
singular phenomenon, which was witnessed by hun
dreds Of persons. When at an angle of about As de-
grees above the horizon, two streams OF light, re-
sembling the tails of comet radated from the star,
one above and one below, the planet in the meantime
appearing to be four times its usual size This con
tinued for about fifteen minutes when they began to
fade away, and although no cloud was perceptible
the star itself soon became totally obscured and so
maned for about half an hour when it reappeared in
all its brlliancy. Who can account forit?
Memphis Eagle 9th.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

On wet, miserable, foggy, Londonday in autumn,
Charles Lamb was accosted by beggar woman with !,
tute widow woman who is perishing for lack Of food
Believe me sir, have seen better days @
$50 have l, said Lamb handing the poor creature
shilling, so have l, it's miserable day! Coed
bye good byee'
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Nem 0rleans 1ailp Crssttr1t.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL Is, 1851.
Union Course Raccs-Flrst Day.

The sport at the Union Course began yesterday,
with fair attendance, the weather being clear and
beautiful and the track in fine condition. There was
not much margin for sport, however, in the race
which came off-a sweepstakes for two year olds,
mile heats. Out Of the five nominations three paid
forfeit-Col. spragues Aris, Gen. Wells Catvt and
Annie Lau,e-leaving the contest to Col. Bingaan 3
Eliza Logan and Col. Spragues Portland. The
thing being thus reduced to match, the FLY was the
favorte the colt at odds of two and three andn
some instances four to one though the betting was
not extensive, even at that figure.
The story of the race is told In the first heat
the colt led, but was soon passed by the flly, who
kept the lead to the last turn. There the colt re-
gained his lost ground, entered the stretch by the
filys side and came home length ahead, in l:493.
In the second heat the colt got almost mpercepti
BILE advantage at the start took the lead and piloted
the flly all the way round, in l:504, beating her
easily. OF course, this result created some excite
ment, as the knowing ones were considerably tripped
up by it the winners having bet for the odds, rather
than from any wellgrounded idea that victory would
perch upon Portlands head.
MARY.
UNION COURSE N. o., Tuesday, April a. s57Sweepstakes
Mile heats:
Col 4. n; spragus's b. c. Portland by Sovereign, out
Col A. L: Bingamau's eh. f. Etiza Logan, by Frosty
Col A. NJ spr"Euss br l. apis by Sovereign out Of
Gen. + Wells g. cagit by Yorkshire, out Of ~ =.
Also, Annie Lari by Yorkshire Gu; Of judith, pd #
Time, 1:494-l:504.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

ExERorsE-oueen Victoria is judieious as well as
loving mother, and she knows that physical deyel-
opment is necessary as mental development for
children. She has recently caused juvenile gymna
sium be erected at Windsor Castle, ard there the
young scions of royalty obtain the necessary exercise
the mother often enjoying the sight from wndos
communicating with the apartment.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

ToUCHING.-Friend--s' And what became eS herr
Buss Drirer-(with emotion) Well! she
taken away from me-ard got into bad hands yer
see--and soon went to ruin. Dear dear i---she WAS
VERY beautiful! Such shape! and such lovely
color! (Sighing1 Hah! shall never, never see
such-another-Buss again n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

ALL THE DIFFERENCE.-A quibbling writer of the
last century quantity observes that when the cannOns
of the princes began to war; the of the church
were destroyed ' 1t was," says he, " first mitrum
that governed the world, and then ntrum- Peter,
and then saltpetre.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

Of the 7th inst, from Chicago, says:
The Democratic Press has intelligence af the mas
sacre OF white settlers at Spirit Lake, Iowa, by band
of Sioux Indians. Agent Flandreau started with
company of troops for Fort Ridgely the 18th ult
Fifteen settlers are reported missing. The St. Paul
Pioneer, of the 2tth ult, confirms the report of the
massacre which occurred on the 9th Of March at
Spirit Lake in Emmett county, Iowa, near the Min
nesota boundary.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

A man from the country whose wife had eloped and
carried off the feather bed in Louisville in search
of them-not that he cared anything about his wife,
"but the feathers" said he thems worth forty-sX
cents pound.n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

ALARMING TO WEAK NERvEs.-Col Cuetin, Secre-
tary of State of Pennsylvania, was bitten by large
dog in Chestnut street, Philadelphia on the ID inst
The dog flew at him in a savage manner, and seized
him by the leg. Fearing that the dog was mad, emf
nent surgeons were called in, and the wounds were
cauterised. Great anxiety was felt for the result.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

CURIOUS DISCOVERY In the lead mines near
Blue Mounds, Wis., cavern, sixty feet deep in solid
rock has recently been discovered which was filled
with bones of kind not recognized by the natural
lists of that vicinity, among which were number OF
teeth two to two and half inches square, with
prongs more than inch long
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

A NAKED PRoPosITIoN.-The Elmira Advertiser.
in speaking of the fashions says:
"Strp all the men and women of our village of
their fine clothes, and what achange would be ap-
parent n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

VILLAGE CONSUMED. "A conductor of the
Georgia Railroad informs the Augusta Constitutions
ast, that the village of Monroe, Ga was almost en-
trely destroyed by fire on the night of the 7th. The
courthouse and one two small buildings only were
saved
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

STEAMBOAT AcC1DENT.-The steamer VIM. NJ. Nor
rison, Capt. Bofnger, which left on Monday evening
for. St. Louis, had proceeded but short distance up
the river when she broke her starboard shaft, by
which both heads of the cylinder broken and the
engine otherwise damaged She returned to this city
for repairs. No one was injured by the accident.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

SIR WILLIAM DoN.-This eccentric baronet has re-
Gently undergone an examination in bankruptcy at
Edinburg. His statement may be summed up in few
words. His father died in 1877, when he was two
years old On coming of age he was worth G5 800,
(about $4,000 per annum9 He :" let things slide,"
and in lS46 and Z the estate was sold for 0OO
After this period he gives confused statement, in
which he to have signed deeds for anybody who
wanted one and finally he found himself cleaned out.
During two different periods of three years each he has
supported himselfa actor in Canada and America
and at time in Jail in New York city for nine
weeks. He played two or three engagements at Buff
fao. At the conclusion of the examination Mr.. Fra
SER the counsel for the creditors stated that far as
he saw, Sir William Don was perfectly solvent, and
indeed worth s30,O 900. [English paper.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

How THEY DO IT IN CINcINNArI.-The Democratic
delegate elections in Cincinnati resulted thus: "Of
the whole number of delegates elected seventy nine
were German! forty.seven Irish! and only forty
seven Americans.
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ANOTHER FATAL SUBTERRANEAN ExPLosIoN.-The
Wilmington Herald learns from a private letter re-
ceved in that city, that another explosion took place
at the Egypt Mines in Chatham county, IN. c. about
o'clock the morning of the 9Th inst, resulting in
the death of six persons, among them Mr. Robert
Dunn of the most useful and efficient men at the
works. No particulars are given.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

A BAD SlGN.-We see it announced that the Senate
of New York has abolished the property qualification
in regard to free negros, giving them unrestricted
liberty to vote; and it is moreover said that the
American party voted against, while the Democrats,
Abolitionsts and Freesoiers sustained it!
This is bad sign, decidedly as to the soundness Of
the Democracy in the Empire State of the North.
[CaroliDa Times.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

RosIN OH-The Franklin Ua.) Journal of the 9th
inst, publishes, approvingly, an article from the
Crescent in reference to the manufacture of oil from
rosin. Wesee the subject awakening quite general
attention throughout the interior. No wonder. That
attention will become universal soon as one tithe Of
the merits Of Robbins invention are understood The
South possesses in her pine forests mine of inca
cuable and inexhaustibe wealth, which we rejoice to
be convinced will be developed and made productive
at an early day.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15


The subscriber having appointed Agent for this State
for the sale of Jerrys Improved Double Acting Pump with
India Rnhber Ball Valves is prepared to receive orders
and furnish This valuable invention patented dune
5th 1859 and awarded the FIRST PREMIUM the New
York State Fair held Emira ia that year. In intro
ducinE this Pump this community the undersigned feels
confidence that his efforts to bring it into general will be
seconded by all who its and construction
The perfect adaptation solid Balls of India Rubber for
Pump Valves viii at be apparent every thinking mind
certainly operation and perfection of action which
attained by the of ay other Valves The simplicity of
arrangement the facility h which the parts be removed
replaced form, renders this the perfect
ana desirable Pump in Every Planter, Ship Steamboat
Captain should possess of these valuable Pumps
anart from their general purposes they be
transformed into efficient Fire Engine.
No possesses capacity OF forcing 20 gallons per min
ute Price SO.
Size No possesses capacity Of forcing 40 gallons per min
ute. Price S3j.
Size No. possesses capacity of forcing 10 gallons per min
ute. Price $50.
And larger sizes suab'e for Dry Docks heavy Drainage
up capacity of 500 gaos minute in OF
construction be expected Nos. and ad
irabiv Houses for forcing the juice
asses and the ordinary which Pump generally
Piled while redeen Swampy Lands the No As nd
peusable.
seen they will speak for themselves and that sooner nte
they will go into general use, . , -.
Samples of size No seen in operation at G. G. Bie
street or at the office undersigned in
vied to call and examine same before purchasing.
ANDERSON d. DIETER, Agent
M ly 80 Gravier street.
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HARDWARE,

JD'E. WATERMAN. Y WATERMAN.
4sssaaasA j. WATERMAN &. BROTHER, i,
HARDWARE MERCHANTS, of Com
and Magazine streets, have hsni and
daily receiving by foreign and domestic
rivals general Of articles comprising part
follows:
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, ETC.
Iron Steel, Nails Rope
Axes Chains, Seythes
Carpenters Tools complete,
Coopers Tools
Anvis Vices, Bellows,
Stock and Dies Screwpletss,
Garden Engines, Pumps,
Ploughs Hay Cutters, Corn Shlsers
Agricultural Implements.
Mill, Cross and Pit Saws,
Ok Yokes, Bows, Singietrees
Turning Latlles.
Hoes, Hatnes, Shovels and Spades Platform Scales,
AnIirons, Fenders, Shovels ana Tongs Corn Mills,
Copper and Iron Coal Holds, Cob CrnsheIs
Single and Double Barrel Guns,
Cotiee Heclas Clating Dishes,
Chinese GOngs, Iron Belsteads
Britannia and Plated Ware
Meat Cutters, Sausage Suffers
. Stock Kettles, Portable Forgss,
o23lv Seines, Fishing etc
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

nR. LOCKWOOD, VINO HAS HAUFIVE YEARS
- experience IN tlS city medicine
me tnre WI attend principally to office practice: lie takes
this method Of informing the public that
eed success diseases Of the Head Ear Eye Lungs Liver Heart
Kidneys Bladder, Chronic Diahea word all chronic COM
plants, and Rheumatism in its form Also diseases
Of women and chdren-especal of emale Proapsus Uer
Fleur Abus AmnoarhOea and that diseases
termed Venere3i, primary and secondary
All VITO suffering wonld do we'll TO give a before
going elsewhere and they will receive safe speedy cure
oblgae myself to all persons who have rheumatism
Pains the Limbs, make charge for services
RHEUMATIC SPECIFIC only be had my Office. This
is of my discoveries in Maeria Medica
taken with perfect safety being vegetable compound
In of the humbu advertisements in the
with great reuctance give 10 the public
Address call on AT nAElNSDN'S ROW, las UARON-
DELFT street. between Pnylr,s and Heyil streets.
Oiiee Up stairs. HoUrs iIgrn 4 NJ to 9 p. NJ.
So J, l., LOCKWOOD, n. D.
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- - AgtNl D
JOHN NJ. SHARP, General 4.
s-sse - r-rzz.=-zzz,v,s,-,NEVy ORLEANS, JACK
bS$a Ha son AND GREAT NORTHERN

&4-R1SkAllIRDAu.
PASSENGER TRAIN leaves New Orleans, daily, nt
O'clock A. NJ arrives at Summit Miss hundred and eight
Riesom New Orleans II 43 clock a. NJ Returning leaves
Summit every day O'Clock, P. NJ and reaches New Or
leans at $50 o'clock 7. NJ.
FARE-Three cents mile each Children under five
years free Gilden and tweve years OF
age and colorrd persons half price.
SEASON TICKETS may be obtained the office of the
Company, No. IS Gurondee Also family tickets
wholes halves in packages alta reduced price
Coored permitted ride in the trains without
written pass expressly authorizing them do naming
the stations and from which they As the pass will
be retained by the Conductor and will good
direction only those making "trip both will have be
provided with two.
A FREIGHT TRAIN leaves New Orleans for Summit and
stations 4lS ock A. NJ every Tuesday, Thurs
Saturday, leaves Summit for New Orleans
temedate stations Monday, Wednesday and Friday
morning. o'clock A. NJ This stops Fridays and
Flag Saios midway between regular stations
to receive deliver freight, any other
R No freight will be received the New Orleans depot
after 5 O'Clock 7. NJ
Il. P. GUYARD, Sup't Trans sportation
Ei A line of four horse mail from Summit C
Jackson and Jackson Summit day connecting
wit he ns,ertr If
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-15

THE GENIUS OF Ton THUMB-Did you ever see
the like OF Barnumt Yes: you have seen locom9-
tive, 1t runs to and fro, putting,