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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

CorToN.-The receipts for the twenty-four hours
ending at o'clock last evening were, by the Mexico,
from Texas, 140 bales; Linden, from Clouterville,
5S7; H. R. W. Hill, from Memphis, COL; R. W.
Powell, from Lake Washington 800 w. R. Douglass,
from Red river, 973 Planter, from Lake Bisteneau,
SS4.
The exports yesterday were for Liverpool, GIG
bales
There was also cleared yesterday for Cadiz ,450
barrels flour and 800 sacks wheat yet there will
doubtedly be remarks made to-day that the
foreign trade of city is on the decline. Spain has
for several years back been the chief source from
whence the Island of Cuba received supplies of bread
stus, but the United States has this year fed both
Spain and Cuba. Well, suppose we put Cuba in our
pocket, the inhabitants will save, if no more, the
monstrous duty on -four and be relieved of many
more burdens.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04
Talk on 'Chun@e.

Yesterday was another active day on the levee. on
the Streets in and about the cotton presses cotton
warehouses; at the basin Of the Upper Canal at the
Carroton Railroad depot, at the lake end of which
there is line of steamboats, making trweekly trips
to Mobile. At the Basin Carondelet there was some
thing doing, and we suppose the old Pontchartrain
railroad, which has not made dividend for some
years, also comes in for fair share of business in
fact, all the outlets and nlets of our great and grow
ing city are fully occupied. 1t is the general opinion
on change that we getting along tolerable well.
If the Solons of the State at Baton Rouge will let the
city take care of ITSELF it is believed it will do well
enough In fact there is no necessity of any belief
Or believing about the matter. we know it, and so
does every merchant and good citizen. There is no
use in drawing on futurity for an opinion.
There are daily accessions to the tonnage in port
and freghts have declined rather below living rates,
which has tended to the advantage of the cotton
market and is inducing large quantities Of produce
to be forwarded from the West en- route for markets
Our marine list is well filled with arrivals of boats
all loaded to the guards excepting some few engaged
in the cotton trade, which, however, is fast drawing
to close
There are many fine vessels on the way hther from
foreign ports and unless the present ton rates deter
vessels coming from Northern ports, a low scale OF
freights will undoubtedly prevail for the balance Of
the season. w.
We learn that the underwriters in New York have
held several meetings to take into consideration tht
frequency of shpwrecks and what are the causes
etc. All the New York and Northern insurance com
panies generally have suffered immense losses the las
four months. The carrying trade of the South vii
hereafter be the favorte trade for the shipping in
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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

WALKERS sIruATIoN-A Letter Writer'S Opin-
ion-The New York Times publishes aletter from its
Nicaraguan correspondent received by the Tennessee
from which we extract the paragraph below. Itmust
be borne in mind that the Tennessees advices were
not SO late by one day those received here by 4he
Texas and they do not differ materially in the "details
of operations and events:
Walkers whole force before the battle of St George,
amounted to eight hundred fighting men. In the two
ho pitals at Riyas, counted $50 sick and wounded.
Probably of servants, hoslers, drivers and loafers
who are unfit for soldiers, there are 200 more The
arrival or the 80 men from California about makes up
the loss at ST. George. The are tolera fed
on fresh beef, plantans, and part allowa bread,
and at present there are but few new cases OF
At this season Of heavy Winds Rivas is very healthy,
but in six weeks more, when the weather changes.
feyers dysentery, and perhaps cholera, will thin out
Walkers forces His officers all excellent fighting
men, and have no idea that they can be whipped,
which feeling also seems to obtain among them, if
they to pitched battle. But it is quite evident
to any one that they are mostly weary OF the hard
service and that if they had their choice not fty men
would remain another day in the country. He has
powder and lead enough for three months but is short
of round shot and shell. No doubt he has, aso with
what cattle and corn he pick up in the immediate
vicinity of Ryas enough provisions for three or four
months .
Ryas can be easily defended. The houses have
heavy adobe walls, and the streets leading into the
city narrow, and are being strongly barrieaded.
All the buildings about the Church of San Francisco
have been pulled or burned down. SO as to afford no
shelter to the enemy, and to give Walkers rifles
clean shot, it, by any stress he should be shut up in
the Church. He has also thrown down all the huts
in the outskirts, and cleared away the trees and
brush about the city giving himself acean field out
| side its original bounds.
In Short Walker must have large reinforcements to
enable him to fight with the enemy that is
circling about him. Cut OFT these, and he might last
| three montlis-perhaps six-but he must eventually
succumb or be annhilated. It is useless to talk Of
making terms with his enemy indeed, he does not
expect this. He hasn't hundred true friends in all
raise soldier or buy an ounce of powder, they will
fight him. 1t is war of determination on both sides.
1t is presumedi that Walker will again attack his
enemy at St. George in day two. If he does, he
will have to fight about $500 men, as probably 1000
will be landed by the Lake steamers from Ometepe
and the river. -.s
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

LOCOMOTIVE EXPLosIoN.-On the 2lst ult, at the
Farmingham depot on the railroad between Wor
cester and Boston, terrible explosion occurred, almost
demoshng the locomotive, and throwing Mr.. Benz.
Wallace who wasupon the seat of the engine, into the
air. He lodged upon the fourth car back, distance
of so feet, rolled thence to the ground, and was in-
stantly killed. Mr. Davis, the fireman, was upon the
stationary wood car, and was thrown considerable
distance, together with brakeman. The former was
badly but not fatally injured, internally and the latter
escaped with a wound upon the shoulder. The win
dows of the depot were blown in and the locomotive
perfectly destroyed but the train was unnjured.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04
JUDGE LEcoMPTEs DEFENcE.-T The following is
from an authentic source in Washington

In q letter from Judge Lecompte, dated Jan. 9Th,
to Attorney General Gushing, he has too much
sefrcspect to respond to any intmation unayoraoie
quested by the President to do. The amazing IN
formation that he was to be removed, disabused him
of the full confidence upon which he had relied as the
nation, without hearing, which he would not ask to
be redressed Never having felt temptation to con-
tribute to peace by pandering to the popular spirit
before tie appointment of Gov Geary, he should re-
gard his advent in the Territory wo!ul curse to
the land He accuses Gov. Geary of misrepresent-
ing the facts denies that the peace Of Kansas was
in the slightest degree perled by his official acts and
brands as grossly false the statement that he had re-
fused to release the free State on BAIL He AYERS
that be will conscientously discharge his duty uncon
trolled by the President or Gov. Geary.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04
Arrivals at the principa, Hotels Yesterday.

ST. CHARLES james L Grant, VIM Shaft, Mo- George
Ausn Columbus; Stebblns New York; w Allen, West
Baton Rouge d Hamilton Grand Gulf Jpo Staey and lady,
Galveston; buckingham serv Miss; Franklin Miss
Franklin Tenn; simmons, J G Greeuway Iaxoo: lsaac
Pckeus, & Stone, Ewing, DR. Long. Mobiles ShpHey
Florida; Jas johnson yickshurg Este and lady L Pay
W Barnard and iaiy Miss Mcknuiy and family, La
Addison Luuis Jno MeDouga and lady Linden; David
Barrow. Ia; Dir Jones, Texas Samuel Humphrey Ky
I.oomski Reiue ST James, Orme. Georgia; Holt, AeSan
a; Tunhull. Baton Rouge; A Scnhrier c Little Wash
iugton; RUSSELL New York. Hoft lady servant and
child Mindeu.
CITY. James Jenkins, Leskins B Siyore TeSas
W Freeman Jefferson Texas; Joseph Walker Ark X u
Glear Paracs; r Daniel; W NJ Camp Ala; Ii Gsraies
L 4 S; Capt Coure Miss; James II Cox Florida; Marx
lady and svt MITCHELL Miss; @ VIII and lady, 81
Louis; Head Michael Ro cHdo Ia; y MeEa5land Il a
willis Dr r Cole Texas; Heard, Hiss Dieksnh La,
W MrKay l. MarchHnt Leonr, g w Barrett aud laiy
elst j emerson Missouri; q Besel II Moore, .io
Snh and ay, Miss srith Miss Rainier, 6 PssFne od la
y W Dasn And lady. Perkins hnd Ry, Mis- Pe9ree, Mss
Duel MarsaaI La; W II Sheldon, Pascagoas; a us-
coed Texas.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

MmLIoNAIREs OF New YoRK.-It appears that
there are only five real bona ide miilionaires in New
York, at the head of whom stands William B. Astor,
worth 1856 900 Peter Lorilard stands next worth
81 l,62OoOO then Stephen Whiting with 81 100000; /;
then James Lenox with 81 1888 ,S75 and lastly, A.
I. Stewart, with 81 0S9OO0. list given in the New
York Herald mentions about one hundred others who
are put down as rich men, among whom is George
Law. The estimates are made from bona fide taxa
BILE property, and taken from the tax book.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

FEMALE INTEMPERANCE. = Shocking ResuH-On
the 21st ult q Mrs. Cunningham, of New York, the
mother of nine children threw herself headlong from
second story window while in drunken frenzy
She had previously smashed up the furniture of the
room, and made the desperate leap to escape police
man who was about to arrest her. The fall injured
her fatally, breaking her wrists and fracturng her
skull.
On the same day, in St. Louis, respectable mar
ried woman, young and handsome, named Ann Bald
win, was picked up in the street too drunk to walk
She was taken before the Recorder, who made her
promise under oath not to drink anything Intoxicating
for year, and then dismissed her. The next day
she got drunk again, drank quantity of spirit gas
and died in her bed. Her husband stated that she
acquired the habit of drinking only about two month";
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

The New TREATY WITH MExICo.-In letter of
the 25th ult from Washington to the Baltimore Sun
we find tho following:
The treaty with Mexico is quite diplomatic
triumph. 1t will be considered as the cro"nlng honor
of the present administration Inow learn that in ad
dton to Sonora the treaty embraces cesson to the
United States of the greater part if not the whole of
Lower California. Fifteen millions is the purchase
money and three millions of this money will go the
1nayment of the claims of American citizens on the
government of Mexico.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

DREADFUL AFFAIR.-In Martin county, N. c., on
the 18th ult., Mr.. Haddocks assisting gentle
man by the name of Hust in chastisng negro,
when two of the negro's brothers came up, and one
of them struck Mr.. Haddocks on the back part of
his head, causing instant death. The other aimed
blow at Mr.. Hust but it did not take effect, Mr.. Hus
warding it off with his cane. The negroes then made
their
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

A SINGULAR CAsE.-The Albany Argus relates a
case of man of sound health and temperate habits
being suddenly seized with pain in the leg, and i'm
mediately thereafter losing all sensation below the
knee and all use of the limb which was actually and
literally dead. ,Amputation was found necessary.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

ARTEsIAN WELL AT PARIs.-On the 26th of Janu-
ary the auger of the artesian WELL being bored in
the plain of Passy, Paris had reached the depth
of l46G feet This WE'LL it is known, is the largest in
the world, and is intended to reach the
of supply as the famous well of Grenee, which has
depth of 1900 feet.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

STEAMER STORM SUNK.-We learn from the officers
of the steamer VIM. D. Douglas that the steamer
Storm, Capt. Moody, when on her way down from
Benton for this port, with full cargo of cotton,
struck snag at Campte on the evening Of the 27th
ult. She was Immediately run on sand bar, where
she filled, the water coming up over her guards.
The boat will prove total loss Her cotton will be
saved and brought down by the steamer JOS Holden.
The VIM. D. Douglas brought down the passengers
of the Storm.
The steamer Linda, from Shreveport for this port,
with load of cotton, snapped her starboard guard
while at Alexandria, on Sunday, the lst inst.
Red river was rising fast, with heavy rains above.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

TRAGEDY.-Twelve pupils belonging to the Ben
edictine convent of Sehlevern, in Bavaria, were
drowned short time since in consequence of break
ing of the ice on large pond, on which they were
skating. The eccesastc who was in charge of them
at the time also fell victim.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

STRANGE RESULTS OF MEDICAL VIsITs.-Dr. Nc
Daniel recently eloped from Putnam county, N. Y,
with the wife of a respectable man named Wood. Mr..
and Mrs. Woods three children died short time
previous under Dr. DeDaniel's treatment and lie thus
finished the family by running away with the wife
aud II
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04
Telegraphed TO the New Orleans Crescent.
GIN MARKETs.
By THE NATIONAL LISE. !

CINCINNATI, March 3.-Flour and Whisky remain
unchanged Provisions generally are buoyant. Bacon
Sides active at l0!c. Western Mess Pork, $40 So
Tallow, lie. Lard closed buoyant.
River Intelligence.
LOUISVILLE, March 3.---The river at this point re-
mains stationary.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04
RRE.ysrEK & zACHAK1E-Mo;; IS FRONT

BREWSTER q ZACyIAkIE-NO: 35 FRONT
cali attention establishment Nos 5 Front and
Fulton Streets where prepared all times to furnish
the shortest notice. and liberal terms all kinds OF
COPPER, TIN AND SHEET IRON WORK, BRASS CAST
INGS BLACkSMlTH1Ni, etc. Each member of the hrm
giving his personal each department. otter
superior Inducements parties dealing with us.
facilities for furnishing the following work sur
passed by any house in the South or West.
COPPER, TIN AND SHEET IRON PIPES;
CHIMNIES, BREECHINGS
FIRE BEDS ASH PANS;
STILLS, WORMS
FILTERERS, JUICE BOXES;
CLARIFYING KETTLES;
HEATERS, etc, etc.
Attached establishment. have general Furnishing
Store where all articles requisite for STEAMBOAT PLAN
TATfON AND HOUSE USE may be found
PUMPS.-WorthngOn's Safety Steam Pump. S. T. kases
Fire Pump Cast on Brass and Copper Force and Lift Pumps
STEAM GAuGEs.-Schaher's Vacuum and senm Gauge,
article showing the highest point which may have
been carried during its use Hearson's Water Gauge.
TINW WARE.
Chatting Dishes, Buckets;
Dish Baskets, Jelly and Cake Meuds;
Coffee and Tea Urus Soup Tureeus
Pyramids and other Ware, of all varieties.
Together with Cast and Sheet Iron Cook Stoves Washing and
Ironing and Box Stoves Fancy Cabin and Paror Stoves Sal
amande and CaEnnn Stoves Deck Stoves Forges Fire
Baskets; Bucket Wrenches Steam Whistles and Valves Pow
der Magazines Crate Bars; Ratchet Drills Hose Brass,
Pump Cocks Lanterns Lamps etc, of all descriptions
BREWSTER zACHARIE,
Nos. 35 Front and s6 Fulton
Sole for Schaiers Steam and Vacuum Gauges Hear
sons Water Gauge; s. p Kgses Fire Pumps and u. W. Cot
TOMS Patent Piston Heads and Crate Bars. aus ly
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN MoBIy.E.-Our readers have
already learned through teegraphic dispatch in
columns, that Mobile was visited on Sunday last by
another fire which destroyed very large amount of
property. The following extra from the Tribune
office furnishes the particulars
MOBILE, March 2, lS57.-Another destructive fire
broke out yesterday at o'clock, p NJ in the cotton
warehouse of Messrs. Emanuel Il Gaines, on State
street. between Commerce and Water streets. 1t was
first discovered by the bell sentinel in the city watch
tower. The gates were all locked up and had to be
burst open by those who first arrived at the place. and
from the fact that they had remained closed since
yesterday, it is supposed that the lire had been
slumbering for some time previous to its breaking
out.
Adjoining this warehouse, on the North side, was
Coeys warehouse, which was nearly filled with cot
ton and next to that is the Esava Warehouse, contain
ing about 1000 bales. When 1t was found that the
tide of destruction the first could not be stayed
tention was directed exclusively to saving the two
last The udicous efforts resulted favoraby ,and the
cotton in those warehouses sustained no furtheI
damages than that occasioned by being drenched by
water.
The fire companies were quickly on the ground
but despite their prompt and energetic eXertions the
entire contents OF the warehouse were consumed.
We have heard of several firms in this city who are
said to be losers to limited extent Very little Of
the cotton was shipmarked. 1t is supposed that not
than one-halt Of the whole amount was covered
by insurance.
The warehouse, valued at s. 600, was not insured.
Since writing the above we learn that the number
of bales destroyed is AGO. which makes the loss oyel
$22l 00O Of which $50 600 is sustained by the Ala
bama Life and Trust, $4,000 by the Mobile, SlS 00C
by the Navigation Sll 900 by the City, $4,000 by
the Fremens 81 900 by the Merchants 81 600 by the
! Dry Dock and SIS 600 by the Greensboro FIRE In
surance Companies, making altogether Sloo ooo' Ihe
number of shiDmarked is set down at 100 bales which
leaves SAC bales in the hands OF planters not insured
amounting to about $55,000.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04
lSkipwith's Landing
Ievery THURSDAY


IT. 1856, 1857. "A AND NEW
slAARIhaxS ORLEANS PACKET LINE.-In order to ac-
Isn cominodate the public, the owners and masters
the packets heretofore in the trade between the two cities
have organized company TRI-WEEKLY LINE OF
PACKETS between Memphis and New Orleans under the name
and style of THE MEMPHIS AND NEW ORLEANSPACkET
COMPANY. - -
The Boats comprising the Line all Of the FIRST GLASS
inferior the West South for speed comfort and
safety. -. = ,.. - ,
viii leave each place every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
FRIDAY, NJ O'Clock p NJ.
R1-Partcular attention will be paid to way business.
MONDAY PACKETs-
Nebraska, C. b. Church, master.
Ingomar, L. McDonough, master.
-wEDSESDAY PACKETs-
john SilnOntls. J. W. Gosee, master.
H. Il. w. Hill, Thos. II. Newell, master.
FRIDAY PACKETS-
Ben franklin, NJ G. Aaders, master
Belfast, H. /. Church, master
Shippers and passengers rely the puncuaty Of the
boats of this Line.
The Line connects Memphis with the Memphis and Cairo
Mail Line and with all the railroads and boats for Nashville ST.
Louis, Louisville, etc.
h continuance of the patronage hitherto extended to the
of this Line is respectfully solicited For freight
sage apply on board.
sel96 JOHN f. HYDE CO., 66 Poydras street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

A DISTINGUISHED VlsIToR.-A Paris letter, re-
ceived by the Asia, says
The great French painter, Horace Nccnet, has left
ur the United States to execute the contract offered
him by the American Congress for the new Capitol at
Washington.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04
REG ULAR CKETS.
Hs UNITED STATES TRI- ~
sAsAts WEEKLY MAIL LINE l&Se!s l&Fsg5s1ttse ss'


ON TUESDAY, al ON THURSDAY, ION SATURDAY, at
5P.M TSP NJ. 5P NJ.
The magnifcentU. The magnificent The magnificent U,
States mail packet u s mail packet States mail packet
Princes Captain X. w. McRae, NatcheZ. Captain
Wilson, will leave Capt J. b. Canon T. +. leahers will
for Donaldsonvie will for Don leave for Donaldson
Pauremne Baton jacksonville Plaque vile Paquenne, Ba
Rouge Port Hudson mne Rouge ton Rouge Port ud
Bayou Sara, Red Port Hudson Bayou Bayou Sara Red
River Landing lSara Red River River Landing, Fort
Adams Nachez Landing, Fort Ad Adams, Natchez Wa
Waterproof Rodney ans. Natchez Wa terproof Rodney St
St. Joseph Grandlterproof Rodney Joseph Grand Gulf
Gulf Warrenton nndlS Josrp. Grand Warrenton and Vcks
yicksbure ylGnlf Warrehton, burg every SATUR-
TUESDAY, at s T. lVicksburg, Mil- DAY. at5P. VI.
N. ikens Bend and Lake
Providence, S
Island Reach and
lSkpwith's Iandngl
Ievery THURSDAY,
lat pm
packets will leave
on their regular days without fail the hour appointed. All
business their will be promptly and faithfully
attended Freight taken for Yazoo, If consigned to NJ
SHAW the Of the boats at Vicksbrg who will forward
II without delay, and without any extra charge
These boats will be responsible for letter or package
containing money! jewey other vauabes unless regular
bills Of adng taken specifying the contents and value and
the freight paid for vuabes deposited with the clerk
by the passengers, contained in their baggage.
For freight passage apply on board. or TO
CARROLL, PRITCHARD CO.,
Union Row. So Carondelet st.
MO ts T. p. SMITH, No. 3 Tchonpitou las st.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-04

''Well, Dick" said doctor to Il polite man, whose
vile he had been attending, "hOW is your wife? She
is dead, thank you Doctor