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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

SINGULAR INSTANCE OF AFFECTION IN A Doc.
Charles Eueston, man well known on the Aabaraa
river, but the few last years resident of California,
Francisco, few months since. noble Newfolnd-
land dog owned by him escaped injury and dragged
the body OF his master to the shore. The dog was
sent home to the mother of the deceased residing in
Ferry county, Alabama. On being shown dagucr-
reotype of his lost master, the dog immediately re
cognlzed it, and commenced licking it, and sending
up the most piteous howls; since that time he has
refused all food and means almost constantly When
last heard from he in dying condition, and is
probably dead by this time. Where, in human his
tory can he found such an instance of devoted love-
and intense grief at the loss Of a loved ohe2
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

SAD CALANtrY.-The Martinsburg (VaD American
states that on the night Of the 2Gh ut the dwelling
house of Mr. George Couchmtn, in Berkeley county,
was burnt to the ground, Mr.. Couchtnan, who had
been insane for some time, and was, as means OF
safety and mercy kept chained WAS burnt to death
1t is supposed that the fire originated in bis room
the rest of the family barely escaped with their lives,
to such an extent had the fire progressed before they
were Aroused rendering it impossible to save the poor
maniac.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

GROCERIES BY WHoLEsALE.-The stock of plain
fancy groceries, and liquors. and cigars
Offering by MessF Converse Co.. the of Canal and
New Streets large fresh and particularly Tohy the
attention retail dealers and The wooden de-
partnen very large the advertisement. another
H.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

The MURDER IN VIRGINIA.-The Alexandria Ga.
zete gives the following particulars of the murder of
Mr. George Green in Prince William county, Va, on
the night before Christmas;
He was in his house when it was entered nv three
negro women, a young negro man and a negro how,
all OF whom attacked Mr. g., hut he kept them Off.
During the attack he was struck by the oldest of the
women, (said to be aged about sixty years. with an
axe, which Mr.. Green succeeded in taking from her,
and with which he defended himself for some time
but was finally overpowered and the axe taken from
him, when he made his escape from the house but
was pursued and overaken by the negroes about $50
yards from the house. and killed. His body was then
taken back into the house. and the house set fire to
and burned down. Mr. G.s watch, and other articles
which he had on his person at the time, we're NOT
stolen, but were found with his remains The negroes
after committing this diabolica! and henous atr9citv
went to the quarters, and when the neighbols ar,
ryed pretended to be asleep Traces of blood were
when they were charged with having committed The
crime, they made full confession and were taken
into custody and at once committed to mil, Mr.,
Green resided by himself.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

PRIZES AT RAFELs--Mr. Joseph Rael, at No. Sc
Camp street. continues dispose of his magnificent stock
lewey AID fancy goods at prices almost incredibly low,
bargain is something very cheap prize something cheaper
than bargain and Mr. Rsel goods go of prizes altogether
See his advertisement.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GooDs.-A large stock
Of the sessonabe and fashionable clothing nndcrcong
and furnishing goods may be found the establishment of
stringer Co. No. IS Camp street, Their cloaks
and vests, Of the sumpuous description. See
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

moral AND ExAMPLE-" Listen, y said I, "listen
ana attend, and you shall have moral and example.
when the wasp now in the window entered the room,
you flew at it with all kinds of violence wonder il
didn't sting every one of YOU Now, in future, let
wasp when it comes have its little bout, and make its
little noise. Don't stir musclc-dont move a lip
nc qulet as the statue of Venus DIANA anybody
ofthat sort until the wasp seems inclined as at this
moment, to settle Then do as do now.n Where
upon dipping the feather end Of pen in the cet of
salad oil approached the wasp, and in the soltest
ana tendereSt manner possible, just oiled it upon the
when down it fell turned upon its back, and was dead
IN minute. There, girls, said J. " see what kind
ness and little oil does. Now, here's my moral and
example When husband comes home in an i'll
h9mor, don't cry out and fly at him, but try little
olI-ln fact, treat your husband like wasp
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

ATTEMPT AT Wholesale PoIsDNING,-Ihe Rich
mond papers state that on the 3lst ult. an attempt
was made to poison the patrol instituted i'll New Kent
county, Virginia, in view of the recent rumors about
Instructions servant girl was instigated by her
father named Peasants, to put muriatic acid, winch
he furnished in decauter Of liquor which the patro!
were expected to refresh themselves with at the resi-
dence Of Capt T. s. Morris. The patrol fortunately
did not visit Capt. NJ and the latter alone drank OF
the liquor. His life was saved by ejectng tie mix
ture from his stomach The girl confessed her guilt
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

THE OCEAN STEANERs.-From statistics published
in the New York Herald, we learn that the average
time made by the Collins steamers in their trips to
and from Liverpool was u days hours, and the
Cunarders | days hours, showing that the latter
were the swittest by day 5 hours. IN the trips
from Liverpool, the Cunard steamers on an average
beat the Collins line day is hours. The Collins line
carried and brought 3,Os5 passengers, while the
Cuuard line carried and brought 5,37s. The total
number Of passengers who sailed from and arrived at
New York in all transatlantic steamers, last year,
was 30,l50
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12
MoEeAN's Book sroRr.-Mr. ]. G. Mo-

MogGAN's Book SroRE.-Mr. j. G. Morgan, of Ex-
change Place next TO the ros,once publishes invitation
this morningor which advertising dcpaftment-to
ens strangers, everybody cali aud give his general
inspection. We all who thirst after literature
hey will End very extensive and beautiful Assortment books
all subjects Norgans ogehertwit all the reviews
magazines, piciorias andliterary papers Of the day
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

PAINTING AND BooKBINpING.- D. Felt &;
seo general stsiioneEs printers and blank book uanpfc
tters have made recent additions 10 their establishment and
better prepared than attend orders in
line We refer merchants and others to their advertisement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

HAIR WoRK.-Mr F. Steubenrauch, the hair
artist at No. q Chars is unrivaed in his particular
business idea Of his excellence may be derived
from appended to his advertisement in toays
Eres, -7 .
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

MADAME d. is IN TowN.--This lady has arrived in
HE city and taken apartments No. 1859 roydras eet, up
stairs She processes look into the future and Other Forbid
den things, purely astrological principles See er adye
tsement. WV g5s fY=t9;s FE3s |as&s &8g
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

DENTIsrRY.--Dr. 3. Preterre, Of New York, has
opened an Office at No. ST. Charles street Ne performs
opera.ions in the way Of dental surgery. See his r and s
OF prices in another column.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

From BUEN0S AYEEs.-Datcs from Buenos Ayres
to the 9th of November state that large tracts of Land
had been overfowed5 from heavy rains, by which I'M
mense numbers of sheep and many horn cattle had
persisted. The rains also prevented the shearing of
the nocks On the 25th of October another revoll-
ton broke out in Santa Fe the second in about ninety
days. It's object was to overthrow Gov. Lopez, who
at the time was absent from the city. AT first affairs
went on swimmiugy for the rebels, who imprisoned
all the prominent friends of Lopez. The rebellion,
however. Has soon mt down.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

Dr.. CUISINE, THE 0cULIsT.-Dr. Cuisine has no
Superior in the South in the treatment of diseases Of the
and imperfocons of vision He has had very extensive
practice in this years past and his has always
been unyarying. His office No 100 Charles
iSear1
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

zspIENpIp PARrs1AN Goops. The establishment of
Co.. No 81 ihartres street Of Custom
bo,se coltinuus III full blooms the display fac articles Of
ladies' was brilliant For list the Extra
special dues on hand we refer our ady renders 4dyer
tiseunent in another pnft Of our paper. E6s4
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

Doors, SHOES AND HATs.-Messrs. Reed & Field,
No sc Gaye street, landing very large
the above goods City eountry dealers referred
to the advertisement. . 81.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

: DAMAGED Dry GooDs.-A portion of the dry goods
in Mr. Horace arby's store No Is5 Camp street was slightly
damsged by tue water thrown the occasion Of there
the other evening. These goods dpopg ut great
bargains We refer The ladies to his card.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

STEWARDS FURNITURE WAREROoMs.--The finest,
beautiful and fashionable and most reasonably priced fur
Orleans be found the extensive establs
of NJ ChaFles Stewart Nos Ill and us Canal street
Any contemplating the fitting up eitting Of mansion
cottage Office should give Mr. s. call They will make
Nancy by doing e5tSs . hi
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

sFREscH, SrASIsH AND ENGLISH. During the pre-
Sent week may by lesson week. month
OF full course fot ehnr Of these anguages Dobeas
mere College, LOG Canal All pupils ractced
daily speaking writing and reading any language they may
,vis, In leErn .5Ti Il. gs
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

CHEAP SILKS AND CLoAKs.-Mr. G. C. Wayand,
st Poydras and Carondet Streets lis selling
beautiful silks and 81 yard and soe fine ihona
bic rates corespondiugly Attend this
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

The GREAT ToMBoLA.--The prizes of the great
tobola at No 10! Cartres street. exhibition and
the tickets going off like hot cakes See the prize list
| ADVERTISING columns.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

A WOMAN IN PRlsoN FOR MURpRR.-A Mrs. De-
laney has been committed for murder, in Boston.
She is charged with having pushed Mr.. O'Hearn
hcadong down pair Of stairs, whereby he received
injuries which resulted III his death the next day
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

CHEAPGooDs AT FREEoH's.-Mr. French, at No.
100 Poydras street, is sill dposng of his dry goods
ewsy and variety articles extremely low prices He has
little Of every thing In lis store See his card.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

WATeHEs AND JEWELLERY, r.. E. Dillon, (late Dill
Ion Hose Camp street has brilliant and fashions.
Bile variety Watches jewellery sverware and fancy goods in
and attends 10 repnring in
his sic See HIS sAs ~
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

FREsn GRo0ERIRs.-An extra choice assortment of
staple fancy groceries, Wines liquors. ami cod may
always be found at the Gem Grocery Of Mr. H. L. Borcer
No. % Baronne The comesibe of the freshest
sweetest and The viands of The best kinds MI b. sells very
liberal rates. See his card.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

GoueH REMEDIES. We wonId refer all who may be
siced with cough r other disorder Of ie lungs ID the M
Of remedies advertised for sale By MessrssJ. Wright Co..
Nos Ii INA Isl Chartres street. They all s,andad repu
tsfi0ass 1880 Ss& 99
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

WINER's VERMIFudE--This medicine so beneficial
children suffering from worms, Il for sale my quantity by
Aessrs ). Wight Co.. Nos 81 and l5l Charities street
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

GsRMxN AND ESGLIs ii. There are special apart
men and professors Dobsers Commercial College LOG
Canal sfreaf for eac Of these languages See
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12
FLoon ANp W1Nnow Rr,n,,,su,Nrs- rhe establish.

FLOOR AND WINDOW FURSIsHTNGs-The establish.
men' Q, Mess's j. d. cameron Co, No l2 Canal street,
iouro Buildings was esplenden,ly stocked with
eapeng window curtains ami goods in the lire than
at present The merchant prince hc poor man can be suited
according 10 his taste and the advertisement.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

y PIANOS. The best American pianos are for SHE by
Mr. u abici at Camp street. We refer hisdaEd
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

SOMETHING FOR THE HAIR. Bogles Hyperion
Fluid stands high beauher of 1t be had
retail Of Messr Wright Co.. Nos. 81 and l5l
Chartres
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

A DEAD LoOK.-The Jackson thliss.) Flag of the
Union, of Wednesday last, says that the amendments
to the Constitution upon elections and the tenure Of
Office have brought the State Government to dead
lock- The Union says:
These amendments were adopted by the Legislature
of 1854 approved by the Governor, submitted to the
people, and again passed by the present Legislature
at the regular session. They are, as shown by the
Governor, confused and contradictory, and it seems
to lis, unless plan he devised to leap the
cfasHls,h must bring the government to dead halt
some others. The Governor suggests that the mat
ter be referred to the Court Of Appeals but there
seems some doubt whether "a easel can be made up
until an election under the amendment. The whole
matter has been referred to committees of the Legs-
laturc
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

CITIZENS AND STRANGERS who wish to be qualified
business referred TO Dobear Comeial College lG6
Canal street. there special apartments and professors
for each branch
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

FAsHIoxABLE CIorHIsG.- "A very full and fish
;oaahe assortment OF gsntemens clothing furnishing GOODS
thinks ,nbreas CARPET bacs and articles appertanpg
II. clo;np now being disposed by Mr. Robert
Pitkn at 81 Camp street. His Ragans and
cspecaly worth looking trying this cold weather
See his advertisements. i ,5sgS ~. fls4 -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

il CorroN DUog The Della cotton duck Of the Union
Manufacturing Company Maryland Ii fpr sale in lots suit
pureassrs ~ tls agents Msssrs Bunne Bai!ef N 10
Grayftr street. ~ a Ati.s5 Ngq VI
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

GJ We would call the attention of our readers TO
the dyertisement Nessrs NJ NJ Dickinson Co.. IS oydrus
street. who are offering for sale very fne lot De tar
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

New CLOTHING AT MuNRoE s.-Messrs. A. Munroe
Co.. At Magazine and Gravier Streets have
ceved supplies clothing iucGdng all the
beautiful garments Of The Tie rush Of business at Nun
very great price princple is mighty and
viii prevail. See advertisement.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

PLoWs.--The plews of seven different manuiaotu-
rers every size and style known p agriculture
for sale by Stark, siauer Co., The extensive iron
sdealsrs at No. G.. Canal street. See advertisement.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

:. CaRPETINGs AT BRoUssEAus.-Ths New Orleans
Carpet Warehouse 10 ghartres erect. sglenddy stock
ed with goods in the carpeng line. Fee advertisement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

writer, in speaking of one of the musical profess
sson, describes him throwing his chest forward,
ara drawing back his head, while singing, as if try
ing to dodge we!laimed brck-batH This NAV be
said to be more forcble than classic
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12
A Good One.

County court was sitting awhile ago, in, on
the banks Of the Connecticut. It was not far from
this time of yeIr-cold weather, any h0w-and a knot
Of LAWYERS had collected around the old Franklin in
the bafroom The fire blazed and mugs OF flip were
passing away without groan, when III came rough,
gnunt looking " babe Of the woods, knapsaek On
shoulder and staff in hand.
He looked cold, and haltperambnlated the circle
that hemned in the fire. as with wall Of brass, look
ing for a chance 10 warm his Sims. Nobody moved,
however; and unable to sit down for lack OF chair,
he Gid the next best tlngleaned against the wall,
with tears in his lists and his eyes doubled np," and
listened to the discussion the proper way OF serV
ing referee on Il warrantee deed, as il be was the
ndee to decide the matter, Soon he attracted the at
tention Of the company, and young Sprig spoke los
him.
You look like traveller
wall, s'po=e am come from Wisconsin aioot,
;tany rate.
'From Wisconsin! that is a distance TO 60 on one
pair of legs. say, did you ever pass through HI
on yoar travels =
Yis. Sir be answered, kind of wicked look
stealing over his ugly phzlnahogany I" ben through
the ontskirts."
thought likely. Well what are the manners
and customs there ? some of MS would Ike to know,
"O,' says the pilgrim, deliberately, half shifting
his eyes, and drawing roInd the OF his mouth
Till two rows of yellow stubs, with Of masti
Gated pig tail appeared through the slit in his check,
you'll find them much the same as in this region
Tie ialgytrs sit highest The ftt u
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12
NEW ORLEANS: !.

M0sAiA AEn Al; w Mayer Of Mobile " sJm pa
ss S 4: S I'll ona shs md main
ssa VIII hs ss sui IS q Y, @a III
a n de III opinion that IL does
Tia" nan ans cons
;s RGie u ss 81 he acs o ths pTn
% Which sae s sSon o g s hanns
isI, that he is frequently
~. tSs FSisd District he night personally
s ssr now however
M ~ q a,s sp frS Ts o nss
roos sSosh to psifoEm needed Of Them and
s safety sas nrobsbv performed more
1ss+ tl,ree months than any of his
iAoo1 -. ,,srfoT,ed 4 twe,ye months. His
m Nan conf;ne I'd the Third District
u All q The districts have received
I. and ,,;t nc means at M command
e = 5;s,,,,.e. h;s whole dnty vtbout
ny ~ ,as
- -. F;rs
4u = ~ 500 NJ W
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

MEERscHAUA PIFEs--The meerschanm pipe is an
article rarely ID this country ewing 10 te
III fu which have been made and the want Of
tha experience IN purchasers which enable them
ect their fay Those who indulge ine lnsures of
he genuine article may uo at the corner on
Charles Genial Streets and procure IT. Mr. Gnon youeHes
for their he having stopped In Vienna during s
to,r and had an assortment
made under his own personal supervision by reputable
In His assortment Of pipes e
<nte iuthe South See the advertisement relative thereto
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

! DISSOLUTION CharlessF onda having with
frf he clothing firm Of Robert Pkin Co., and dis
posed Of Mr. pkn, the latter gentleman new ~
snes e business on his own exclusive account,
stand No. 81 Camp street. See card. -. e rs
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

10 DISPERsE A MOE.--Mount q lamp-post and
commence reading chapter from the Bible.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

TuE BLUE RIDGE TUNEELED.-On Monday, the
9Th inst, the opposing. augers met under the center
Of the Blue Ridge and daylight dawned through the
opening. This tunnel is the line Of the Virginia
Central Railroad and tie work has been prosecuted
for several years:
The Irish aborers struck work Immediately, and
swore they would do more until after the first Of
January and Mr. Alexander, the editor OF the
Charlottesville Jei.ersonan, who had been watching
the work ntent'y for many hours, when the glimmer
came, cut capers that were hardly becoming a man
of his years. They had no champagne, bat whisky
and cold water were in reauisitiOn.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12


in Of his poems gave rise to violent resentment
on the par. Of the baTrister:
80 at the bar the BOBBY Bettesworth,
Though half crown Oerpays his sweats worth,
Who knows in law nor text nor margent,
Calls Singleton his brother sergeant
The poem was sent to Bettesworth at time when
be was surrounded with his friends in a conviyial
party. He read it alond til be had finished TIE lines
relative to himself. He then flung it down with
great violence trembled and turned pale. and after
some pause, his rage fer awhile deprivng him OF ut.
terance. he took ont his penknite and opening it We
hemently, swore, a. With this very penklie will cut
of his ears
He then went to the deans house. and. not find
ing him at home, followed him to the house of
friend, where being shown into back room, desired
the doctor might lie sent for and on Swift entering
the room, and asking what were his commands,
" Sir, said he, % i am Sergeant Bettcswogth.'
"Ot what regiment, pray, sir y said Swift.
80, Mr.. Dean, we know your powers of rslillery-
yon know me well enough ; am one Of his Majestys
sergeantsataw, and am come to demand if you are
the author OF this poem, (producing it, and these vii
lainous lines on me-
:" Sir said Swift, "when was a Young man, had
the honor Of being intimate with some great legal
characters, particularly Lord Somers, who, knowing
my propensity to SATIRE advised me- when lampoon-
ed hancc or tont. never to own it, Conformably TO
that adTice ! tell you am not the author.n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

Nh. SERGEANT BETTEswoRTu.- The following
lines OIL Sergeant BetteswOrth which Swift inserted
in Of his poems, gave rise to violent resentment
on the part Of the baryister:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-12

II Is for reasons Ike these, and many others we
would bring forward if necessary that we oppose the
slavery exemption project. We contend if A owes
Just debt should be obliged to pay at least as far
as sale Of his property would effect thatend. has
no legal or moral right to the enjoyment of property
held and possessed at the expense of Bshonestly
earned money. E&