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New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

TIE GREAT GALE ON THE FISHING BANKs.-By the
arrival at Boston Of steamer with New Brunswick
papers, further particulars Of the destructive gale
which occurred on the 22d ut along the North East
ern shore Of the province have been received. The
Miramichi Cleaner says:
This morning we learn from person who has just
arrived from Tracadie that twenty-nine dead bodies
have been picked up on the beach. Another report
has just reached u.s. that sixty boats are supposed to
be lost, owned by parties living between Neguac and
Tracadie, and that ffty-one dead bodies have been
picked up between these two places 1t is calculated
that two hundred boats were out fishing, and many
more disasters tits feared have occurred.
The master Of coaster arrived this morning from
Shediac, informs us that he put into Egmont Bay
P. p. Island, during the storm and he counted one
hundred and thirty American fishing crafts that had
run in for shelter. He states that there was grea
destruction among the fishing boats, number having
floated ashore.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
Certificate of John +, Miller, of .4ttakapas.

II ---- New iberia, Atakapas, March 16 1852.
In July last, was induced to apply the BRIDGEWATER
MINERAL PAIN to Sugar House, and i'll every respect
has exceeded and the made
by the Agents. Me-srs G. G. BOGERT Il co. l cheerfuy
testimony the the Agents
Circular and recommend the Planters and others,
the Water Protector have known Where
have applied has been exposed to the since last July
and has neither bisered cracked and has formed solid
metallic surface which has proved entirely impervous
(Sgned) JOHN +. MILLER.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
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INSURANCE..

OFFICE OF THE CRESCENT MUTUAL
~ INSURANCE. COMPANY OF NEW ORLEANS In
conformity with the requirements of their charter the Ces-
cent Mutual Insurance Company submit the following
ment, viz:
Amount Of Premiums received for year ending
June 80 1857. $s4s 95s 9s
Amount Of unerminated risks July st lS56. 1S9 69 As
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
Certificates of Masters of Vessels, Ship Car
penters, etc.
Certificate of Hughes &. Valette

NEW UTIeHlS, MITCH f.,
used the Bridgewater Mineral Paint for which c.
Boger agents. for the years. and
Louisiana Dry Dock have had every opportunity
Judging of its merits durable and protective paint.
Iii opinion it is superior any have when
applied fresh work. and in every respect equal to what
be- In short time it becomes perfect slate,
and yet great body and elasticity For decks of
ses railroad cars bridges depots and every description
painting that is exposed the weather. the Bdgewater Paint
we consider invaluable.
(Signed) HUGHES, VALETTE CO.,
FL Agents of the Louisiana Dry Dock.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

Never call in the assistance of doctor who has a
son an undertaken.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Orleans, City of New OrleansS
remembered that this 18th March, 1851 before the
subscriber Justice of the Peace in and for the city aforesaid
personally Charles Briggs President and H. T.
ve of the Louisiana Mutual Insurance company Of
New Orleans who being duly according to law do
say that the just and and
Transcript from the books of said Company.
CHARLES BRIGGS, President.
H. P. JANVIER, Secretary.
subscribed before this 18th day of March,
A. d. 1857. C. NJ. BRADFORD
Second of the Peace the Parish of Orleans.
The Board of Trustees have resolved to interest of six
per cash outstanding certificates of profits
the Monday May have declared
a scrip dividend of THIRTY.FOUR PER CENT. the
premiums Of the year ending February 2 1857, for
which certificates will be issued and after the first day of
June 1857. CHARLES BRIGGS, President.
A. CARRIERE, Vice President.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
A MoNsrRous Ev1L.--In the New York Express of
the 7th, we find the following:

OF the one hundred aud twenty Irish girls brought
over by Mr. We're Foster, philanthropc Englishman,
some time since, with view to finding them comfort
able homes in the West, dozen declined going
further. They have lately been found in dens of
prostitution and that they were seduced by the
sailors on board five Of them being taken off the ship
by the Qnartermaster 1t Is said and with some show
Of foundation in fact, that on the emigrant ships
which come from European ports to the port Of New
York. more women are prostituted every year than in
London, Paris and New York put together
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish OF Orleans, City of New Orleans.
Be remembered that the 18th January, 1851 before
aforesaid personally appeared Alexander Brother President
and James H. Wheeler Secretary. Of the Home Mutual
Company of New Orleans who being duly sworn
cordng depose and that the
and transcript from the books the
said Company. A. BROTHER, President.
JAS. H. WHEELER, Secretary.
and subscribed before this 18th day Of January
1857. CHAS. M. BRADFORD, Second Justice of
the Peace of the Parish of Orleans.
The Of Trustees have resolved
per outstanding certificates profits
holders thereof to their legal representatives and after
MONDAY the atn of February next
The Board of Trustees have also declared dividend Of
FORTY the earned premiums of the
pany year ending 3st December 1856 for which
will issued after the 18th Of March
HThis Company continues insure against peril Of the
seas rivers damage re the Of
premium. Office, No. 78 Camp street.
ALEXANDER BROTHER, President.
JOHN r. SHAW Vice President,
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
BRIDGEWATER PAINT.
BRIDGEWAIER MINERAL PAINT,
FOR WOOD, BRICK AND OTHER BUILDINGS,
steamboats,, Ships, Railroad Cars,
DEP0TS AND ALL OUTDOOR WORK
Also, for all kinds Of Igr..
IRON WORK, ABOVE AND UNDER WATER.
G. c. BOGERT & CO., Agents,
No. 70 Camp street, N. U.

..
G. G. BOGERT & CO., Agents,
No. 72 Camp street, NO.
TIL. sxperor Qualities of the BRIDGEwATER PAINT
extensively KNOWN and its reputation so faVoap
ished that the Agents deem necessary to enter INTO
any heightened description of its merits and will therefore
only point prominent properties and refer direct
to selected testimonials from parties for the most part well
known in this vicinity. 4s5
For covering Roofs either Tin Iron Zinc Paper Canvas or
Wood It will be found invaluable the bending shrinking or
warpng the material which it is used does not aee
the Paint twenty four hours dries and in tour weeks
becomes perfect Slate As FIRE ana "Alhn-rhoor
Paint will be found superior to any other and perfect pro-
lection to buildings against sparks, cinders, etc.
1t possesses great BODY, ELASTICITY, FLEAlBiLlTY
and ADHESIVE properties superior to any mineral substance
in
For DECKS of STEAMERS either Wood or Canvas, it has
No rival AS it not only readily but becomes hard
comparatively short time forming coating perfectly
SPARK and CIaBER PROOF The great body of the Paint
which has asonished all painters who have used it. makes 1t
the best and cheapest covering Tor Woo lin oNFAo OF
MUSLIN ROOFS
For every description Of SHIP PAINTING either Wood or
Iron above or water will be found unsurpassed
and is especially for decks of vessels The
tidcates annexed on this point most convincing.
For RAILROAD CARS, rEPoTs, BRIDGES AND ALL
OUTDOOR WORK. has been successfully used at the North
and proven of ncacuabe service in durability well
in protection affords against leaks and injury to the
from the effects of falling sparks and cinders.
UNEQU ALED and its value for PLANTATION use for
STEAMBOATS, etc.. etc., isINCALCULABLE, is besides being
CHEAPER than ANY other PAINT in the COUNTRY. It's
qualities general in the South and
EVERY PLANTER, BUILDER and STEAMBOAT OWNER
by single trial. be convinced Of the superior advantages
of the BRIEGEWATER PAINT the of economy du
raby protective properties all other mineral sub
stances. E.#
quantity OF oil required reduce it proper consist
use depends upon the absorbing
which applied. Great should be observed
sweep the surface before painting In applying
vas is better to -four sizing first the decay
ing CLOTH makes smooth hard body fire and
proof One hundred surface Of two thousand
square feet with two coats.
mixing with nseed OIL pound of Lhage should
be five gallons of OIL With the boiled oil drer
necessary.
The BRIDGEWATER MINERAL can also be used for
Fences Barns etc. by substituting lime for OIL Thus One
twentieth lime then mix with the Mineral
reduce consistency for by adding Apply with
ordinary white wash brush.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

New Iberia, Atakapas, March %, 1856
The opinion entertained by of the BRIDGEWATER
PAINT expressed in the above certificate in 1852 has been
than confirmed since. consider it the valuable
known combines all the virtues claimed by the
Agents. (Signed) JOHN +. MILLER
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

I WRIGHT q CO.'S CATALOGUE OF GENUINE
and popular Family Medicines, which they supply
Druggists and Dealers Propreor lowest wholesale
General Depot Special Agency, No. l5l amp Chartros
Nar rleans La
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

...-. 81. .tt#. $seo.92S IL
Premiums on Fire Risks. .............. 1855 35e 80
- Marine Risks. 2S3,792 %
- River Risks. 3l6a82 10
- Life Risks................. 3494 %
- sss3, ,s2s Il
Less Premiums Risks not terminated. l2S al on
Less Return Premiums. l5GS5 50
1896 SO
Amount Of earned Premiums ending above $S
Losses paid during same period, viz
On Fire Risks v7,663 81
On Marine Risks.................... 2l2,19S 81
On River Risks. AO,Tsl 9S
On Life risks 5000 0U
$435, ,69S 81
Deduct for interest,
profit and loss, dis
count, etc. $l2S, ,395 35
Less general expenses .
and reinsirances.. 81 265 So A, ,l29 97-39i56 81
Net Profits. .$45O, W. Is
The Company have the following assets
Amount outstanding on bond and mort
gage................ ................S2s 247 %
b,uk and public stocks....... go, ,242 80
Premium notes. .............. ........ 139,71 As
Cash. 1l4,937 90
Scrip of the Company Qaken in
nent of suspended deb,s) sip.s5O cost 27s65 50
Scrip Of other companies ~ $40. lh,475 10
10 70 shares bank stock, cost 1882 50
40. consolidated bonds ........... 42,23O ~
Real Estate. ..,......... ........... 6O,O6S 26
Due for premiums in course Of collection 24.yt6 rs
$l5l3,497 70
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
Selected Certificates.

Certificate of the Neto Orleans Underwriters.
The undersigned Underwriters having confidence in the
PAINT for the covering of shingle roofs
and frame buildings will at all times give those fire risks
preference where the Bridgewater Paint is used.
l.. MATHEWS Agent Sun Mutual Insurance Company.
T. A. ADAMS, Prest Crescent :. :.
A. BROTHER Pres't Home :. :.
j. PEMBERTON. Pres't N. o. =. :.
EDWARD OGDEN, Agent General Mutual :.
CHAS. BRIGGS, Agent Liverpool and London :.
sAML. F. ASHTON, Agent Delaware Mutual :.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
Certificate Of Joseph Benson Painter, 1872 CAM, St.
Netc Orleans

New Orleans Feb. 0, 1852
have used the Bridgewaer Paint for the mast Ave
brick and pastered buildings on tin shinge and
roofs and in instance it has given the fullest satisfaction
From tests and experiments made my Immediate
ton testify to its being proof the sparks
cinder and protection against consider ii far
peor any mineral paint seen and nyauabe for
all outdoor purposes possessing qualities that particularly re-
commend 1t for use in Southern climate.
JOSEPH BENSON, Painter,
No. 1872 Camp street.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

7
WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHEIDAM SCHNAPPs
Druggists and Merchants and all dealers in any Of the
articles contained in the above catalogue will find their ad
vantage by calling sending their orders above where will
be found the extensive OF GENUINE PATENT
MEDICINES in the United Staeb and at the lowest prices,
Please address. j. WRIGHT co,
GENUINE DEDICINE WAREHOUSE,
MATT Nos l5l and q Onsrres street NewOrlesns
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
Certificate of Wm. c. 1smpleton.


G. c. Boger-Dear sir I have used your BRIDGEWATER
PAINT decks of my steamships and having fully tested
its value cheefuly recommend its the best and most
painting decks covered with canvas being durable pervious
10 water, and protection against fire.
(Signed) W. C. TEMPLETON.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
Certifcateof Capt. NJ H. Carpenter, of Ship ERsa-
heIb

New UFIeAns, 4
Ihaye used the BRIDG EWATER MINERAL PAINT for
which C. B0GERT CO. Agents, the decks Of my
ship, and testify to its superiority all other Paints
cheaper and durable than other
and have hesitation in recommending masters the
best substance for ship purposes know Of.
NJ l.. CARPENTER Muster of ship Elizabeth Denison.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
N,b 6rlea,ts 9ailp Grtstsnt.
Dou5IE s. I 'ls
NEW ORLEANS:

SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST Is, 1857.
vs..s ,s.nsn II gandldgc.-I.et him Speak.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
Certificate Of J. Fl. IPhiting, Master Of Bark Yam
kee Blade.

New VFTeNDs, T,
The BRIDGEW ATER Fire and Weather Proof PAINT,
having been strongly recommended me- induced 10
apply ii TO the decks Of vessel and II gives better salts
faction than other paint have used recommend 1t
to ship masters and believe will when properly applied
vent leaks OF decks and the wood consider 1t
valuable discovery for ship and intend hereafter to use
tke brdgewaer Mineral Paintn preference Other.
j. II. WHITNEY, Master OF Bark Yankee Blade.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

New Orleans, Feb. 4, 1854
Having had the Louisiana Dry Dock painted with the
BRIDGEWATER PAINT and it's merits thoroughly tested
in opinion with Capt Tomasson of the Magnolia,
Capt. Brown, of the Porpoise We cheerully
mend said paint superior article.
HUGHES, VALETTE & THOMAS, Louisiana Dock Yard.
j. p WHITNEY n CO., Agents Louisiana Dry Dock Co.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

CoAI.-MoRE CoAL!-GEr YOUR rs 5 4 R 7 5
~ where please be yon get 5ohr CoAI AZ me
ty Oic No Is Exchange Place, opposite the Post OF
fee always hand the lowest notch IN the tnnrk
good supply Of best Pittsbg HngSh aa 'aoiei
Anthracite, by ION or hogshead and Lower ONO Goal
Having old stand II tnNtomhose SIT eet
to Exchange Place our friends and customers will be prompt
y by wing orders At Is Exchange Place or
Goa! Yard No. lT6 Magazine street, corner Node Aue
opposite Allied Kearny's WaTehou'e
dS - - W. 2. Il. WILLARD, Agent.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

Certificate of Wm. S. adams, Master Of Ship Jo-
seph Holmes.
New Orleans, Dec. 8, 1882
Ihave used the BRIDGEWATER MINERAL PAINT on
the the ship Joseph Holiness for the last twelve
months think is superior to red lead other paint
for iron that is exposed to salt water WIN s. ADAMS
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

New York. Dec 80 1851
We certify that have used the Bridgwaer Mineral Pa,,
and are satisfied from our own observation is fuyeau
to any paint Of the kind now in use. Si'
HARRINGTON CLARK, Painters and Dealers
2l0 Eighth Avenue '
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
Certificate of Capt Thos. s. Minott, of Ship Oxford

CertJcdte 0t Capt. 7N0S. s. HfHoll, q Sup OtJo1H
New Orleans, May A. 1852.
have used the BRIDG EWATER PAINT the iron work.
also the decks and tarpauns OF the ship ONo
and entirely tistac ion nd that much of the rusing
ottug prevented by the
Mineral and recommend ship masters and
owners valuable thri ty paint. THO s. MINOTT
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

Certificate of Capt. st. Clair IAomasson, of the
Steamer Magnolia.
New Orleans Dec. 2, 1851.
Having painted the hurricane deck of the passenger
Magnolia under my command. with the BRIDGEWATER
PAINT cheely recommend for its qualities,
have hesitation pronouncing SUPERIOR udg
mineral paint before the public and believe be
protection against the effects otsparks and cnders
has proved entirely decks after three
months use. (Signed,) ST. q. THOMASSON.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
Certificate of Capt. UiRiam Broom, Of To,cboa


have used the BRIGEWATER PAINT for which Messrs.
G. c. B0GERT CO. agents. the hurricane deck of the
owboat Popos The paint has been about months
and cnders constantly falling it, has had ef
whatever In about fonr weeks became perfect slate
and satisfied of its possessing all the qualities to
against the effects of sparks Gin
der confidently recommend the Bdgewate Paint for the
purposes forth in the Agents circular
(SignedJ WIN. BROWN, Captain of Towboat Porpoise
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

,n,,,,,,,,, West Point Dec. II, 1851
under charge at West Point that
amy expecfaons have hesitation my testimony
ssto the good qualities Of the paint deemng The article
1 nave ever used. o.. Il. s. SMITH,
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

TILMAN,S PNEUMATIC STEAM GIsANJ-
" LATOR in plantations comprising the
classes; of which it taken off
three crops combination of the following advantages
other known application OF steam to steam uranu
aTor u entire steam train:
Il requires pressure of 80 pounds of strike
Battery" -
. 1t requires additional water for the boilers.
g. Its pipes 'scae' or require cleaning.
l. heating surface is equally distributed throughout the
body juice that and hard grained made
being all condensed returned the boilers
direct additional boilers required where the sugarnll
large and Glman's Bagase Furnace is
pair cylinder boilers 80 inches diameter and "a feet long,
with Gman Bagasse Furnace furnish grind the
the Pneumatic Battery, making 10 hhdS sugar
per day.
The Pneumatic Battery ranuator is put in operation
much hess the planter than other steam bat
application Of steam 10 making in part entirely
by
For further information, pamphlet with full specifications
and drawings will be furnished application 10 the subscriber
make the Battery EYapo
CHARTERS, used with direct exhaust steam
SAMUEL. II. GILMAN
d4 ly 70 t4rrvier street. New Orleans La.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

- New Orlcs1s July II, 1852.
1haye used the BRIDGEWATER PAINT M the decks of
The Schooner al f. Rogers and find ha best PARK
for decks 1have ever used. ]. L. ASHLEY, Muster,
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15

NOTICE THE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE
~ existing under the style Of FEARN M nQNEGAN 4 CO,
is dissolved death of JAMES II. WEAKIEY, and the
withdrawal of NJ W. STEELE. Either of the surviving part
authorized the of the firm in liquidation
liabilities will be protected by JAMES H. DONE
GAN. NJ. W. STEELE,
November 5, 1856. JAMES H. DONEGAN.
The North-Carolinian., 1857-06-06
VOLUME XIX-K0. 953.

! Old Swipes sent to Rhode Island for the seed
| last spring"
" We 81. then, all I've got to say, is that the
Old fellow got sucked n-that's ALL"
I'm going to gouge into the water-melons;
ha'lo! there goes a half dollar! I've broke nv
knife. If didn't know that it was a water
meloh, should say it was a pumpkin. Fact
is, ! believe, it is pumkin"
= Wat tie boys did bcshcs While the owner
went to the stable and unninzzled the dor and
lea nm into the garden, he Couldn't sav. but
| that they took long steps, the onion and flower
beds revealed in the morning
They paid pretty dear for the whistle. They
had not tasted a single melon; they had cot
scratched, and torn their clothes; were as wet
as drowned rats, and half scared out Of their
wits at the ravenous dog, and the apprehension
OF being discovered
The next night the owner of the melon-patch
invited all the boys Of the village, including
Ned and Joe to feast Of melons, on the prin-
ciple OF returning good for evil" This cir
cumstance changed the boys opinion of "Old
Swipes," and his melons were never disturbed
again
The North-Carolinian., 1857-06-06
FOR NAVAL SUPPLIES
NAVY DEPARTMENT..

Bureau of Construction, Equipment, Il Rapars.
May 23 1857,
fiscal wear ending Both june 1853 will be received at
this Bureau until o'clock, p m. of the 23d Jane
next These proposals must be endorsed Proposals
for Naval Supplies Bureau of Construction, &c: that
they may dstn gushed from other business letters
The materials and articles embraced in the classes
named are particularly described in printed schedules
any Of which will be furnished to such "a desire ito
offer, on application to the commandants of the re-
spective yards, to the savyagent nearest thereto
and those of all the yards upon application to this
bureau This division into classes being for the con-
venence of dealers in EACH such portions will be fur
mandant and navy agent of each station will have a
copy the schedules of the other yards for examina
ion only from which it may be judged whether it
lsll desirable to make application for them.
Offers must be made for the whole OF class at any
The North-Carolinian., 1857-06-06
Common Schools.
Office Of Literary Board !
Raleigh, May 8, 1857. {

The President and Directors of the Literary
Fund, having made distribution of the income
thereof, for the first six months of the year
s S57, among the several Counties of the State
for the use Of Common Schools, direct the fol-
lowing tabular statement to be published
showing the amount set apart for each County
These amounts will be paid at the Treasury
Department of the State, on compliance with
the provisions of law by the parties entitled to
receive the same
The Counties Of Jackson, Madison, Yadkin,
Folk aud Harnett will receive their respective
portions out of the amounts distributed to the
Counties out of which they were formed The
County of Wilson will receive 274 per cent, of
tue amount allotted to Edsecombe; l2aa per
cent OF that OF Nash; 10 10 pc: cent. OF that
Of Wayne; and amount Of Johnston to be
agreed upon by their Chairman
TIIO'S BRAGG,
= Pres't ex offico of Literary Board
The North-Carolinian., 1857-06-06
PROSPECTUS
THE
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER
For the Year 1856. July to December.
TwENTY-THIRD VOLUME,


In issuing the Prospectus the Twenty-rhird Vol
rne of the SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER,
commencing with the July No, the Proprietors rely
solely on the encouraging letters and promises of the
friends Of the Messenger to aid them in extending its
circuation and they beg to the public that ne
cxertions will be remttcd their part to maintain
the Oh character of the work and to challenge the
patronage Of all who value sterling literary merit
For TwentyOne Years. the Messenger has endeavored
all narrow and sectional views, and has been alone
among the monthly periodicals os America in defence
of the PECULIAR INSTITUTIONS OF THE
SOUTHERN STATES.
To this Office it will devoted, and will be prompt
to repeI assaults upon the South, whether they
under the specious garb of fiction in the direct form
of anti slavery pamphlets At this critical juncture
while our enemss are employing literature as their
most yaent weapons Of attack, the Southern people
will surely not withhold their encouragement from
work whose aim it shall be to strike blows in their de-
fence.
The Messenger heretofore present its readers
aeaM Reriesos, Historical and Biographscal
,shetches, Norels, Tales, Travels, Essays, P0ems
Cr1iques, and Papers on tie Army Nary and
otAer National Subjects:
With view to larger circulation of the
MESSENGER. the Proprietors though they intend
greatly increasing the size of the work. have reduced
the price ofSapscription, which is now only
Three Dollars per. annum, In Advance,
OR FOUR DOLLARS IF NOT PAID BEFORE THE
FIRST OF JULY IN ANY YEAR
CLUBS-Remitting US Fifteen Dollars in one
letter. will be entitled to Six Copies.
The Editorial and Critical department Of the Mes
senser will continue under the charge Of
JOHN II. THOMPSON, ESQ,
And will embrace copious notes current literature
and reviews of all American Foreign works OF
general interest and value. The Editors opinions viii
be always feariessy and honestly avowed.
The Business Department is conducted by the under
signed, to whom all communications of a business ma
Lure! mustbe addressed,
MACFARLANE. FERGUSON & CO.
Law Building, Franklin Street, Richmond Va.
June |, 1856.