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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30
sr. Louis, wednesday, Ma

ST. LOUIS, Wednesday May Z, 1857.
MEssRs. PRICE AND LUsK.-Gentismen: found
letter from each Of you waiting for me here on my
arrival at this place. and they are both to the same
point answer them together, to save myself some
trouble. It was poor and miserable peryersion Of
my letter to Col Brat to represent my reference to
you az reflection and censure upon you The letter
could bear no such meaning and the reference 70 you
was plainly reference to friends whose sentiments
agree with my own, and to whom had written as
suitable persons to make known my sentiments to
others and this / am well assured yOa did. 1 was
opposed to slavery agitation, and knew you both to
be the same, and, therefore, the more sutahie to
communicate my sentiments.
might have rested on my known principles OF forty
the new conjuncture which had arisen, thought it
best to place new declaration Of my old sentiments
in the hands Of friends to be shown to others at
Jefferson City, and that was the exact reason why
wrote TO you. | saw the excuse and justification
which was made for the emancipation movement, but
that made difference with me. was against agi-
taton as an evil in itself, and therefore against it
without reference to its cause, Or origin, or from
whom it might come. look upon slavery agita-
ton as one Of the greatest calamities which could be-
al the country and (besdes its other evils) hav
ing dangerous effect upon the slaves themselves
for it is incident to these agitations for Of the
parties to charge the other with abolitionism, and
design to abolish slavery and to represent the free
States the same way all Of which Is heard by the
slaves, or comes to their knowledge and they being
ignorant and creduous, and not knowing that all this
abolition talk is mere political lying for the election,
very naturally believe what they hear, and just
naturally conclude that they ought to be doing some
thing for themselves when they have 80 many power,
full friends at work for them They believe il, and
become restless and dscontented and go plotting,
either to escape or revolt Those who make such
charges do not do it to excite the slaves but they do
it that the slaves hear and know it, and the effect
is just the came as If their design was to excite inaur
rection. We have seen much mischief done inithis
way already. and If it is continued the most deplora-
Bile consequences must ensue. For its effect upon the
-
social evils. am against agitation, and condemn it
whenever 1t appears without regard to its cause or
\ origin, 80
Yours, truly and sincerely, @
THtNAS- H BENTON.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

RAILRo AID CONVENTIONAL convention of the pres
dents and superintendent of nearly every railroad in
the South, and of many of the principal officers and
managers of steamboat and stage lines, met at Au-
gusta, Ga few days ago, for the purpose Of inter
changing views in relation to the tariff ofraes char ged
upon their lines for passengers and freighs-as to the
policy Of graduating prices for through or long travel
Or advancing the rates-and, in general, to consult
freely about all matters affecting the rights and duties
of all the lines under their control or management.
The results of the convention are not yet pub
lished.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30
American Meeting III Washington.

At meeting of the American party Of Washington parish
O. NJ Hobgood ESQ.,, called the chair and Hezekai
Magee, Jr., appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting being explained tuw selec
delegates represent the American party the State
ton, which TO meet in the city of Baton Rouge the sh OF
June The following gentlemen nominated
mously chosen, viz N S. Edwards Jacob MAgee William
Warren j. j. ocum Nehemiah Magee, d. c. Warner W H
Jones and Kennth Mcan.
On motion, the following resolutions adopted:
Reor red That the American party of Washington parish
grated to the of w D. j. Warner, ESD of East Ft
caa parish presented candidate before the State Convcn
on for the Office of Auditor of Public Accounts believing
only that his abilities and private character emneny qualify
him for the station hut also that his will add greatly
the strength of the American ticket wherever he
especially in the Florida parishes Aud furthermore the
above named delegates from this parish requested all
honorable means in their power TO his nomination
ReOced That the above named delegates should they be
able TO attend the Convention vested with full
point their proxies.
ReSore That the New Orleans Crescent and tho American
Patriot requested publish the proceedings Of this meeting
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
o. NJ HOBGOOD President.
M,GFE in
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

UNIQUE VIEW OF CAMILLE. - The Boston CORES
pondent of the Detroit Advertiser expresses the fol-
lowing novel and original views respecting Camille ::
Camille should be comedy. In the fifth act Ar
mad Duval should arrive opportunely from America
with general assortment of Codliver oil, Bourbon
whisky. and Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and the entire
denouement should be changed. That cough must be
stopped How easy would it be to bring the devoted
heroine under the Influence ST timely and intalble
specifics through the influence OF Armand who shall
have turned pulmonary doctor for that purpose. Men
and women dying by consumption are toe common
and pay money to listen to churchyard cough, or to
look upon hectic cheek The disease. dreadful as it
is, is not idealized at allt is simply frighttul and
disgusting.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

ANOTHER GREAT New JERSEY PEARL. The
Elizabethtown On. J) Tribune of the 10th instant,
says:
In our article on pearls, in Wednesdays issue, We
said that we hoped to be enabled to announce the dis
covery of one that should outrival for its spendor
and value the great" Kohinoor or gem of the first
water" We then spoke in jest. But to-day we an
nounce it as fact, Mr.. Wm Cree has just shown
us pearl be found this morning in the stream be-
tween Water and Broad streets, larger than a good
sized walnut; in shape perfect oval This pearl is
perfectly white, and must possess great valve. We
also saw many smaller of different sizes, OF varied
forms, possessed of all the tltS OF the rainbow,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

A MYSTERIOUS CAsE-Probabfe lNurder-A ne
Leavenworth on the Ohio, while out in skiff the
other day, discovered what he supposed was barrel
of beef floating in the river. He pulled his skiff to
the prize an towed it ashore. when, becoming impa
tent to inspect his prize, he knocked one head of
the barrel in with his oar, which revealed sight
which made him recoil with horror. The cask con
tained the body of man. with his head cleft in two
from the crown to the neck. The body was stark
naked, and had evidently been thus entombed bnt a
few days. Louisville Courier, 23d.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30
POISONED LIoUoRs.--In an article upon this sub
jeCt the Albany (N.Y) Journal saws:

POISONED LIouoRs.-In an article upon this SUBJ
ject the Albany (N.Y) Journal says:
But this subject is one that should challenge serious
attention and excite anger. The pursuit of property
in America by the puryeyors of meat and drink at
wholesale, exhibits too freqently uuconscIonable
and reckless cruelty. Drowned oxen publicly cut
up and packed for market. The carcasses of cholera
killed hogs, spotted and green with decomposition,
are salted and sold for food The stimulating drinks
which use and our climate create demand for, all
yruency and variety are amazing as their fatality
is painful. The mortality which marks American
drinking is not the effect of alcohol, but of vegeta
BILE and mineral venoms. Religion, humanity, policy
and sefrespect require that in all of the States pub
lie officers should destroy this homicdal merchandise
and the public law coop up in prison the felons
in fact who poison cups and platters of their el
loW-nlen. H@
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.-We learn by the last
arrival that fourteen hundred miles of the Atlantic
telegraph cable have been spun, and that there is
everything to encourage the friends of the great en-
terprise. The practical difficulty apprehend will
be in laying the cable
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

ANNUVNVFLl1fNI
l. UNFORTUh ATELY AFFLICTED.
DR. D. B. JAMES still continues 10 be conhdentinlly
suited his Dispense y 81 CUSiOMI0USE STREE near
hoyal all d eases Of The GENER ATlFE ORGANS
in male and female of whatever nature The
unparalleled which has aenied DR. Jam treatment
the United States and Europe him that
of the forms VIII ch these diseases wont to assume
without II quick and permanent cure.
consequence how the disease has continued
for his Remedies attack the complaint its foundation and
efeCuly drive the enemy from the system i'll the shortest
space possible without mercury, change i'll diet hind
from business.
SEMINAL WEAKNESS the effect of early abuse of the sys-
tenn permanently cured. Weakness of the Immediately
cured and full yi-or restored.
n B-Recent Gouorrhes cured in "a hours. Old
Chronic Gees any other urehra discharge cured in from
five to seven days or nopNy-
R Remember that Dr. James DiSpGnsary is 50 S2CuomhousC
Royal Office hours FROM o'clock A. VI. i'll
SPIN M 3n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

EFFECTS OF THE SroEM.-The Avoyelles Organ of
Saturday last says:
On the night of Saturday last, the 18th instant
there was severe storm in the Southern portion of
our parish, in st. Landry and we suppose generally
throughout the parishes South of this We have heard
of two sugarhonses having been blown down and
many crops nearly destroyed but are glad to learn
that our planters Of Bayous Rouge Des CLASSES spd
Huttpower have sustained no material injury.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

TALL JUMPING.-A few days ago, in New York, q
thief who had stolen coat and a shawl, was chased
bp policeman upon the roof of tall building. At
the risk of his life he escaped down to the roof Of
small house adjoining and thence to the ground in a
back yard having descended from lofty roof to the
earth in two jumps. He still kept possession of his
plunder, but was captured by the officer, who was
foolhardy enough to risk his neck by jumping after
him
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

WHY DO WE NEEDLE WITH SLAVERY ?-The New
York Times asks this question, and answers itself
by intimating that we are one people, and that ac-
cordngy whatever affects the reputation and welfare
of the South is matter of just concern to the whole
Union! This is equally impudent and silly. 1t is
much as if Paul Pry had gravey put his impertinence
on the ground of the universal brotherhood Of
Louisville Journal,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

UNIDENTIFIED DIGNITARtEs.-The New York Her
aid publishes letter (wrtten probably in the Herald
offce,) purporting to be from some place near the
frontiers of Russia and China, in which occurs the
following statement:
The Emperor Of Russia, the Emperor of China, and
the President of the United States were each toasted
and loudly cheered.
What jolly, egotistcal old fellows, they must be to
cheer SO loudly for so small a compliment.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

SuspENDED--The publication of the West Florida
Times, Mr.. j. W. Dorr, editor, was suspended on
Tuesday last. 1t was very ably edited and we hope
that Mr. Dorr will as he anticipates, its pub
lication in daily form.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

WHEAT IN NORTHERN TExAs.-The DeSoto lEgis
Of Saturday last says
Our friend Mr. Chas. Tebbets, who has just returned
from Texas, brings more cheering news Of the wheat
crop than we have been wont to hear for some time
past and he says the wheat growers out there calcu
late on making ut least two-thirds of an ordinary
crOp.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

An exchange tells story of miserable drunken
sot, who staggered into a Sunday School, and for a
few minutes listened very attentvely to the questions
propounded to the scholars bnt being anxious to show
his knowledge of Seriptur," he stood up leaning
on the front of the pew With both hands. 'Parson
B. said be- "ask me some ct them hard
nues'ShunS'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

QUEER REvENGE.-Hester Simons in Troy N. Y,
has been fined $75 for dsinterng the corps Of the
husband OF widow lady with whom she had a quar-.
REL and upon whom she thus vented her spite.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

THE ROTATION WoRKs.-The Washington cores
pondent of the New York Journal of Commerce, an
ardent friend of Mr.. Buchanans administration, says:
There are but two men employed in our diplomatic
service abroad who were regularly educated in diplo-
macy as profession, and promoted to misslons-to-
wit: Mr.. Fay, minister resident of Berne and Mr..
John Randolph Clay envoy to Peru and both of these
will probably as said here, have to yield to rotation.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

HOTEL PRICES IN New YoRK.-The proprietors of
the principal hotels in the city of New York have de-
cided to increase their prices from 81 50 to So per
do
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30
WEIR MISSI ISSIPPI.
To leave with dispatch -..

To leave with dispatch.
, r. MEMPHIS and NEW ORLEANS
6s,4allE PACKET LlNE-.Friday Paeket-For Mem
phs Helena, Napoleon, Greenve and all inter
mediate landings the splendid packet steamer Ben Frank
lin, Jos Clarke MASTER will be ready receive freight
Monday morning will leave above. For freight passage
apply board
JOHN f. HYDE & CO.. 66 Poydras ST.
r- This line of boats will take freight through to White
River to be eshpped the White River Packets Sam Hale
Jessie Lazer and Exchange ut Napoleon. Also Memphis
with the Memphis and Charleston Railroad for Nashville,
vile and Tuscumbia m25
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30
Yours, truly and sincerely,
THoNAS II. BENTON.
FRox TExAs-From the Galveston Civilian of the

FRoH TExAs.-From the Galveston Civilian of the
9th we extract the following:
As our readers have seen, we have carefully
watched every item and indication from all parts Of
the State 10 relation to the growing crops. Our in
formation sums up about as follows: With good
rain in June there viii be full crop of sugar a
moderate yield of com, cotton and wheat. In some
few counties the prospect Is exceedingly gloomy as
in Travis, Guadalupe and Gonzales in many others
it is very fair while in the aggregate the State will
produce moderately fair crop. OF wheat, there
will be much more than ever grown before, though
not so much per acre.
Summer is upon us in good earnest. The warm
sun and refreshing breeze tardy this season in
their visitatiOns, have only appeared in full vigor
within the week past. Moonlight walks and rides
are making their animal return-bathing is in full
blast; ice cream and all the icy drinks are above
par; afternoon siestas are very popular.
The Chronicle mentions the erection of new
wharf at Matagorda, to extend two hundred yards
into the bay also that road is being thrown
the marsh at the distance from the bluff at the
foot of Market street. to the bay shore There it is
intended to erect large and commodious warehouse,
for the storage of goods produce ETC. James selkirk
ESD, is the proprietor. ~
The Marshall Flag says that there are over 200
hands now at work on the Southern Pacific railroad !;
250 tons of iron have been landed at Soda Lake.
The newspapers in many parts Of the State men-
ton recent refreshing rains likely to prove beneficial
| to the growing crops
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30
COPARTNERSHIp.

NOTARIAL NOTLCE.-Nr. P. CHARLES CuyII
LlER Notary Public is associated with the Undersigned
Camp street. will be continued by us at the place. without
interruption.
N.Y. I'm WALTER H. PETERS.
THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFuRE EXIST
ing the style OF brandt Nevns dissolved
s Mr. I john b. sybnd anthoriaed to use the name Of the
firm in liquidation Of its affairs j. ID. sYBRANDT,
THE COMMISSION BUSINESS FORMERLY CON
by the above firm will be continued heretofore
by the undersigned under the style of syhr4ndt Co.
New Orleans 10th March ls57-ml7 am
NTOTlCE-IuAvE THIS DAY SOLD TO Mr.. JAMES
~ A. DUNBAR all The stock, merchandise and business
deer @ y held % Ga Go nr ny y Gan
recommend him the patronage of all my friends and
All those who have claims against indebted TO- G. g.
nnEhar CO. will pe,se call upon me @2n9 At The he 9es No.
New Orleans February IA, 1851.
NJOTICE-HAvING THIS DAY BOUGHT OUT THE
establishment Of e. e. Dunbar \ Co, No. IA Canal street
the place. for my under the style Of j. A.
DUNBAR CO. and respectfully solicit the continued patron
age Of the frieud of the late house. we'll MS that Of ny own
New or1ears February IA, lS57.-fel6 ly
MOTTO f-THE UNDERSIGN NED II AS ESTABLISHED
~ himself as BROKER at No 90 Grayier street Parc
uar attention given the sale of Gunny Bags India and Ken
tucky BHggng and Rops and Of SAT- BY prompt at
ten'ion TO business hopes 10 merit share Of
New Orleans, January G, 1857. jAl TN
NOTiCE-G;s S. MOsBY HAVING WITHDRAWN from
4S the firm of CLARK MOSBY, the Commission and For
Wardng business VIII be cOunued by the undersigned under
the firm Of CLARK, M0SBY CO., to which they have con
htcted Wholesale Grocery Wine and Liquor business Nos
% and 25 Front Levee and "A and % Fulton street.
j. $. CLARK,
j. s. MDSBY,
s. T. STRIBLISG.
New Orleans, December H. lS56.-dl6 If
HISSDLUTION THE GOPAKTNERsfllP HERE
IL existing between the undersigned the firm
WILLS, RAWLlNS ~ Co, is this day dissolved mutual
Either partner sign in liquidation.
4. A. RAWLINS.
I. F. PATTON.
New Orleans, April 50, lS57.-my2 I'm
COPARTNERSHH NOTICE THE UNDER
- signed have this day associated themselves under
and lie of PATTON S TIL for the purpose of continuing
the Of Tchoupou and Gravier the Tobacco
and General Commission Business heretofore conducted by
Messrs. Wills RRwlins Il Co. I. +. PATTON.
ISAAC A. SMITH.
New Orleans May l, 1s57--my2 I'm
TN RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, I RETURN MY
sincere thanks my and friends for their sup
port and patronage in past years.
solicit from them continuance of their confidence ant
Friendship to my successors AessrS Patton i Smith.
f, A, RAWLINS,
New 0reans Nay l. lS57.-my? I'm
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Leaves every THURSDAY. at 5oclock p NJ.
~, REGULAR THURSDAY U. :.

5%saasa White, dn place the r. W. McRae) will leave
for MafolnI Landns ashton Ichers FONT; k,pwhs ps
Hickshug Grand Gulf Rodney Natchez Fort Adams Red
River Landing Bayou Sara Port Hudson. Baton Rouge Pla
quemine aud Donadsonvle the elegant swift passenger
packet steamer CAPITOL Capt j. NJ White, lin place of the
r. W. McRae will leave above For freight
ply on boaad
mylI GEO. d. HITE h Co. 4 Front street.
seaner Capitol will take Yazoo river freight and
sign through bills dng for it, with the privilege of reshppng
steamer U. S. Aid.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-30

A REMARKABLE DoG.-The Memphis Eagle says
Mr. Talley, at Holly Springs, Miss, has small dog
of the fee species, that follows mich COW of bis to
the pasture every Notwithstanding with her all
day. and at night drives her home. 1t is stated as
fact that this dog was taught to perform this
SERVICE and was in the daily practice of it for many
weeks before Mr. Taley was advised of the fact. The
severity of the weather in mid-winter did not deter
it from the charge, could it be driven away. Up
to two months ago, and until that time this little dog
had its companion, and in company, they performed
their daily task of guarding the COW. But one of
them disappeared, and the other still performs its
task with extraordinary punctuality. When the cow
is feeding it guards on intruders with jealous care,
and keeps thenat bay. This is rather an extraordi
nary story, butk is vouched for as true. r
| THE DEMOCRATIC STATE TIcKEr.-The Marksville
(Avoyelles) Organ has not very high opinion of the
State ticket presented to the people by our Demo-
cratic friends. We do not consider the ticket as
strong asiH might have been made, but nevertheless
its strength not to be despised for it will be exceed
ingly hard to overcome. The fault of undertaking
antagonistc forces is common to Americans and
they must correct it if they would succeed in future
But as it is not our purpose to speculate will sub
NIT portion of the Organs article at once:
| The ticket regard as quite weak, no one of the
three candidates having acquired yet any particu-
lar reputation, either politician or a man of
talent and ability. In point of locality also, the
nominations rather singular and unprecedented in
party full of cunning and claptrap catches, the
whole of eastern Louisiana, including New Orleans
and the southern creole portion of the State, being
totally and cruelty ignored. But then we suppose
that Sandidge convinced them that his district is now
the only part Of Louisiana worthy of notice, and that
the Fourth, with its three thousand majority, can
out,vote the whole State, the City of the Thugs to
the contrary Notwithstanding What do our inteIli-
gent creoles say to this prescription? Really our
Nothings themselves since we prescribe only those
born foreign SOIL whilst the modern okys refuse
to recognize or honor with Office even those whose
ancestors were tainted with foreignisn.