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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-23

TTN1os INSURANCE. COMPANY OF NEW


- ORLEANS $1,000.
CASH CAP1TAI.-S250,0OO,
The MON Insurance Company of New Orleans is
pared 20 take the usual FIRE, RIVER and MARINE RISKS
laer Office ,n,rrn
No II CAMP ST. EET.
This COMPANY the security nf Il CpSh Capital
Quarter Million Dollars and also permits the in
participate in the profits Of The VpanH upon thu
MUTUAL PRISCIPIEthey receiving Scrip bearing six per
cen, interest redetmabe in FOUR YEARS. or, II insurers
prefer receive return ut TEN ff[ zen l. ia cash
upon the anouut Of ihcr premiums
All losses will be adjusted promptly and equitably ,
A. CHLAPELLA, President.
JULES nOLuONpE Secretary,
DIRECT S
r. W. OGDEN, Of the firm Of p. Cnsaehs Bro & Co.
CARL KOtIN, of the firm of G. kohu L Ryan
l.. +. uENEREE.uf ths firm Of Aba GeneFss 4 Co.
VICTOR NAfGNAu, of the frmof ', II L. MaiguAu.
NJ. ]. NrS, OF the firm of Shaw 4 EGus
p. LOBlT, of the firm OF i.obt u tbarpeUter.
JOHN DOLuONDE, of the firm OF Martin, Owen Cobb.
A. CHIAPEIL.A. JOS hEN NhnT. a6
L. ALFRED KEARNY,
| nSl etaw5t u &sSaz ne street.
DRUSHEs-A large assortment 0, Paint and Whitewash
| ID tor sale 0y ALFRED kEARNY,
! In30 2taw5t - Magazine street.
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wing shows the rates for The past two years
May %, 1856.

The Stock market has been quiet throughout the week
The Canal Bank of Louisiana
and shares OF Bank of New Oteans To-day there was
. sale of so shares Bank of Louisiana at 1855.
We annex usual weekly quotations of stocks:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-23
Shipping SntelIiaents.
SATURDAY, May %, 1857.
CLEARED YESTERDAY.

Ship Logan Taylor. for Havre, Vim Whitloci
Ship Rome, Lincoln, for Glasgow Baxter, Lowell
Ship Camden, Balls for Genoa, Baxter Lowell eco
Span Ship julia Escanreza for Barcelona, PUG
Brig Denmark, Staples for Boston, Jno Touro
Schr Red Fox, Sba for Tampico Goldenbow Lesparre
Schr Deer River, Llado, for Mobile, W Newton &co
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-23

EMPDNITANT ANNUI NNflNiE1NI to flto17E1
L UNFORTUh ATElY AFFLICTED.
DR. H. B JAMES still contnres to pc com
hoyal street I'LL diseases of the ORGANS
in 10th female and of whatever name or nature me
nnaaeled which has atten led Dr. James treatment
in the United and Europe, warrants him in saying thai
which these diseases wont TO assume are
without a sure, quick and permanent cure ,
1t of consequence how the disease has continued
for his Remedies the complaint at its founia9n ana
eectualy enemy from the system in the shortest
space possible without mercury change i'll diet or hndrance
from business. . ,r 4, ,,
SEMINA NESS the effect Of early nhnse OF the syS
tenn permanently cured Weakness OF the organs immediately
cured aud full Yiyor restored ~,
Chronic Geels any other Urethra discharge cured IN from
five days, pay. an. .,
Dr. James Dispensary is ~
''9"' -''N'' ln2 }rn
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-23

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Orleans, City Of New Orleans.
Be remembered that the 18th July 1856 before the
subscriber Justice of the Peace IN and for the city aforesaid
personally appeared Charles j. Mansou Secretary of the
Crescent Mutual Company of New Orleans who be-
duly sworn according law does depose and the
foregoing and and transcript
from the books of said Company.
Signedl C. J. MANSONI, Secretary.
Sworn and subscribed before this 18th July 1856
Signedl CHAS. NJ, BRADFORD.
The Trustees have resolved pay interest Of
Six in cash. the outstanding certificates of profits
the holders thereof their legal representatives. and
after the I'd Monday Of August proXimo.
The Board Trustees have also declared Dividend of thirty
and third per the earned premiums of the
Company the year ending the Both of June 1856 for which
certificates will be issued and after the 18th September
THOS. A. ADAMS President
GEO. JONAS, Vice President.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-23
JAMES II. WHEELER, Secretary.
New Orleans, January IL, 1857


New Orleans, January b. 1857.
TRUSTEES.
John r. Shaw, s. L. Levy, W. l.. Lanier,
Jno. A. Stevenson, A. II. May, Philip A. Shaw
Richard Lloyd D. B. Moore, s. DeVisser,
Elijah Peale, John Hail. Robert Dyas,
j. p. Harrison Rufus McIlhenny, W. H. Avery,
Joseph Hoy, Thorn. Greenield, J. f. lsenhonr
L. G. Jurey, Edward Hobart John Rodenburg,
Geo o. Sweet, VIM. A. Kent A. Q. Kennett,
Alfred Mouton, A. Dessemmes, f. X. Converse,
". C. Tonlpkins, John c. Goodrich, Sames /. Bard,
L. D. C. Wood. Perry Nugent al4
OFFICE OF THE CRESCENT MUTUAL
" INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ORLEANS. - In
conformity with the Requirements of their charter the Cres
Mutual Insurance Company submit the following state
tnent, viz
Amount of Premiums received for year ending
June 81 1850 sSbZ, 3d u
Amount of unerIninated risks July lst 955.. l447T 81
81 .0D6i97 So
Premiums on Fire Risks. .S4O2, 964 Al
Marine Risks. Us, 400 30
River kisks............ 3iO,5lS 81
Life Risks. ................ 4,523 SO -.
Less Premiums Risks terminated. l39, 1853 As
Less Return Premiums. ................ 22,6S2 % -
- i6s60l 50
Amount earned Premiums year ending 1886 %
Losses paid during same PERIOD viz: -.
On Fire Risks, $50 VI
On Marine Risks. .............-..... l32,I.s ~
On River Risks. 2l2,TlO ID
S45S,349 "A
Rensurances, expenses profit and loss,
etc, less interest, discount, contingent, - :.
etc............... 81 sll $3.50 100 81
Matt
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-23

I NsSI(.HF Il CO.'S CATALOGUE OF GENUINE
and popular Family Medicines which they offer to supply
Druggists Popreors lowest wholesale prices
General Depot Special Agency, No. l5l Charities
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DENTISTRY.

@zs=s-zs.ssa DENTAL NDTICE-DR j. NJ. MA.
G EE has removed his office No. 40 Canal
street, door from Bourbon has
~All1lIJ caed himself with Or. j. W. ALLEN, where
hopes old friends and patrons will give him early call
nd continue their patronage Ms heretofore az ly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

A GossIPING CLUB is said to have been franz
ed down East, for the purpose of more effec-
tually assertaining the business of other peo-
pie generally. 1t has already attained large
membership, and promises to become -four
ishng institution. The following are some of
its rules =
Any member of the society who shall be
convicted of knowing more of his own busin-
ess than of any others shall be expelled from
the society without hearing.
No member shall sit down to his own table,
until he has assertained to certainty what his
neighbors, within three doors of each side of
his house. shall have to eat-whether they
have paid for the same, and if not, if they ex-
pect to.
Every member who shall see two or three
persons engaged in conversation, shall place
himself between them until he has heard all
they have to say, and report the same accord
ingly.
Every gentleman visiting young lady more
than twice, shall circulate the news that they
are going to be married, and said members are
required to report all manners of things about
the lady to the gentleman. This will break up
matches, and afford much gossip.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

The lawyers are likely TO have fat bone to
pick at Chicago. Suit is TO be instituted
against the Illinois Central Railroad Compa-
nies, for the recovery of fifteen acres of
ground the bank of Lake Michigan. south
of the river, upon which the freight and pas
senger depots of these Companies are built.
The contestants claim this grond by what they
believe 10 valid title derived years ago from
the Government, before the chanual of the
Chicago river altered. The land in dispute,
for long period under wafer and nov covered
the great depots, was-once split of land, and
was laid out in town lots, then owned by tn
kinZies
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15
VOL. 3.---NO. AZ.

fertile and productive. The wheat crop looks
rery we'll indeed, L ght say / never saw il
look better. The corn is rather backward, but
it is now growing very nicely, and good crop
is confidently expected by the farmers. The
hard winter has done great deal OF injury TO
the meadows generally, in this vicinity. Ma
ny of them will not be moved at all this sea-
son. Marketing here, of all kinds, is very
high, but the prices do not come up to the
Clearfield prices.
L think of nothing more that would be either
interesting or amusing to you or your readers,
and will, therefore, close before / weary your
patience any more. Yours, &e.,
f. S. DUNpY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

ssWhat may be the cause" said an Irish Gu
rate to his parish clerk, sswhich keeps Rory
O'Kegan from confession and from the church
service, Peter Murphy''' CA sad matter it
is, your honor--it's himself that's got into a
very bad way, ony how" ssOch, Peter" said
the curate, seis't Deism 7'' "Worsc, ye may
depind," replied the worthy clerk. ssSowl o.
me, trust it's not Atheism, or the like o. that,
Peter" exclaimed his pastor. eWorse."
"And what in the name o. nature can it be ?''
cried the astonished minister. esBy the pow
ers, and it's rheanat-ism," replied Peter Muir
ply, ssand so 1t is.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

THE FooD OF MAN.-The potato is native
of South America, and is still found wild in
Chill, Peru and Monte Video. In its native
state the roots are small and bitter. Tho
first mention of it by European writer's is in
1888. 1t is now spread over the world.
Wheat and rye originated in Tartary and ST.
IBERIA, where they are still indigenous. The
only country where the oaL is found wild ia
in Abyssina, and thence may be considered
native. Maize or Indian corn is native OF
Mexico, and was unknown in Europe until
after the discoveries OF Columbus. The bread
fruit tree is a native of south Sea islands,
particularly Otsheite. Tea is found native
nowhere except in China and Japan, from
which country the world is supplied. The
cocoaaut is native ofmost equinoctial conn
tries. and is one of the most valuable trees, as
food, clothing, and shelter, are afforded by it.
Coffee is native OF Arabia Felix, but is now
spread into both the East and West Indies.
The best coffee is brought from Mocha, in
Arabia. whence about fourteen million of
pounds are annually exported. st. Domingo
furnishes from sixty to seventy millions of
pounds yearlp. All the varieties of the apple
are derived from the crab apple which is found
native in most parts of the world. The peach
is derived from Persia, where it still grows in
a native state, small, bitter, and with poisonous
| qualities. Tobacco is native of Mexico and
South America, and lately one species has
| been found in new Holland. Tobacco was first
introduced into England from North Carolina,
in 1856, by Raleigh Asparagus was brought
| fIom Asia; cabbage and lettuce from Holland;
horse -radish from China rice from Ethiopia
beans from the East Indies onions and garlics
are natives of various places both in asia and
Africa. The sugar cane is native of China,
and thence is derived the art of making sugar
from it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

SLIGHTLY CELTIC.-An Englishman yester-
day chased a small john of whskey. Being
a member of the s'fourteen years standing"
society, he undertook to disguise the Gisguis-
er in bag. But the bag not being long enough
to cover the neck of the bottle, an Irish
man, who happened to be present, suggested
as means of reducing the size of the package,
ssto take few drinks out of if.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15
Is IT ANYBoDY's BUSINESS :,

Isl any body's business,
II gentleman should choose
To wait upon lady,
If the lady don't refuse?
Or. to speak little palmer,
That the meaning all may know,
Is it any body's business,
If a lady has beauz?
is it any body's business
When a gentleman does call,
Or when he leaves the lady,
Or if he leaves at all +?
Or is it necessary,
That the curtains should be drawn,
To save from further trouble
The outside kookerS-ou?
Is it any body's business
But the Iady,s, if her beau
Rides out with other ladies,
And doosn't let her know,
Il it any body's business
But the ee7itlenaon's, if she
Should accept another escort,
Where he doesn't cha nee to be?
Is n person on the sidewalk,
Whether great or whether small
lie it any persons business
Where that person means to CALI
Or if you see person,
As he's calling any where,
IL it any of your business
What has business may there?
The substance of our query,
Simply stated would be this:
Il it any 5ody's business
What another's business is?
If il is. or if it isn't.
We would really like to know,
For we're certain. if il isn't,
There are some tcho make it so
If it is, we II join the rabble,
And act the nobler part
OF the tattlers and defamers,
Who throng the public mart;
But if not, well act the teacher,
Until each meddler learns,
II were better in the future,
To mind his own concerns,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

We read in the Sheffield paper that 'Sthc
last polish to new piece of cutlery is given
by the hand of woman.'' The same may be
said of human cutlery that s1the last polish
to young blade is given by mixing with
female society'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

The following is Prentice's last and best
squib. An old woman up in Henry is collecting
all the Democratic papers she can lay her
hands on, to make soap of. She says they are
desput sight better than ashes-they are most
as good as clear eslie''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

The graves of Samuel Adams and John
Hancock, two of the signers OF the Declaration
of Independence, from Massachusetts,, are in
the Granary Burial Ground, in Boston. without
monuments to mark them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

"Wonderful things are done nowadays"
said Mr.. Timmins. ssThe doctor has given
Flack's boy a new lip from his cheek i''-
s.Ah 80 said the cid lady, s'many's tine time
l have known pair taken from mine, and no
very painful operation eithsr''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

The velocity of light according to Herschel,
is million of miles in five seconds, requiring
40 900 years to reach the earth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

The Roman forum is now COW market, TIA
Tarpeian rock cabbage gaaden, and .,,,e pal
ace of the Caesars a rope walk. Such is b,,-
man glory.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

1t is said that bleeding partially blind
horse at the nose, will restore him to sight
SO much for the horse. To open mans eyes,
you must bleed him at the pocket
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

Why is Jackass like an Illinois corn field
Because he's some on ears.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-15

~Little wit viii serve fortunate man.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-07-23
TORY !
e

From all parts of the Territory, we
hear that the nomination of Hon. FENNER
FERGUSON, gives universal satisfaction
The people have become tired of the ev-
erlasting cry of sectionalism, and are glad
that a man has been selected for their suf-
frages who is an honest pure and upright
man-a man in whom they can place i'm
plicit confidence man who has been an
actual resident of the Territory ever since
its formation, and consequently knows
what the whole people of the Territory
expects OF the man of their choice. Push
on the column!
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-07-23
Death of John C. stevens.

This distinguished gentleman died at
his residence in Hoboken on Wednesday,
in the I'D year of his age. Mr.. Stevens
was the son Of Col. John Stevens of Ho.
boken, and to himself and family the
country is largely indebted for many i'm.
portanl Improvements in mechanical and
engineering science, especially those de-
p~artnents which are connected with the
Stean-engine and navigation. Some of
the mos, admirable devices connected with
the practical and economical working of
steam navigation are due 10 John c. Ste
rel and his brother, Robert t.. Stevens,
who died about two years ago. And
other improvements have been elaborated
from the germs suggested by this ingeni-
Gus and public spirited man.-NeW York
Neus.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-07-23

FREEMAsoNs OF THE CABINEr.-The
Freemason's Magazine says: at is no,
generally known 10 our readers that Gen.
Cass is a Past Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Michigan, and is there
fore well qualified TO speak of the char
acter and tendencies of the institution and
its principles. President Buchanan is al
so a Past Master of a Lodge at Lancas-
ter City, Pa. The Vice-P President, Hon.
J.. c. Breckenridge, is a member, we
think, of Webb Encampment of Knight
Templars, at Lexington, KY, and the
Secretary Of the Treasury, Hon. Howell
Cobb, is a member of the order in the
State 81 Georgia"
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-07-23

son-when he was on the bench respect.
ed him, but now he is sustained by the
hprous hand Of Jim Mitchell-Mitchell is
n rascal-a scoundrel-I fixed the price
upon hi, head, and | paid for him!G' Here
his feelings overcome him-hs was 'riden
on a s,orm"-his gun vemi oG-and he
sunk exhausted upon the stand.
Cumming was again called for, and
arose, but scarcely had ho begun before
the crowd called for Hanscom-and up
jumped Hanscom, in front Of Gov. Cum
ming, and delivered himself Of some big
thoughts, which, like Christians bundle,
in Pilgrims Progress, was weighing
heavily upon him. He told how Seeley
and him did things, and how easily votes
could be bought upon general prInci'
PIES" When he had exhausted his fund,
Cumming was again called for, but See-
ley was "biien" over, and pouId speak.
He confirmed what Hanscom said, and
made further revelations in regard to the
manner in which he and Hanscom did
things.
By this time it wa, getting late, but the
people were still anxious to hear what
Cumming had to say, and called for him
loudly. Notwithstanding the Gov. had
been insulted at three different times by
the beautiful trio and their pimps, he told
them a thing or two, in which there was
more truth than poetry. He called them
a set Of ~rascals and scoundrels said that
if it had not been for him, the Capitol
would have been located somewhere else
that he had been charged with tampering
with the Irish voters, and hat on the day
of election, he would be Id if he
would not show them where the Irish
would throw their votes. He was cheer
ed by the populace. The meeting ad.
journed, and the Country Is safe"
In conclusion we only say in the Ian.
guage of n certain Dutchman, Ply tam,
We never seed zich beeples as desc Oma-
ha beeples." Bird B. Chapman did all
one man could do for Omaha-he heaped
his Congressional favors upon them until
his favoritism was so apparent that it
brought down on his devoted head, the
just condemnation of the balance of the
Territory, and now they turn round and
smite the hand which has showered favors
upon them. In the language of the good
old Prayer Book, we would exclaim, from
such n people GOOD Lord deliver us"
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-07-23

10 extend the military roads already
ordered for certain sections through other
equally meritorious portions Of the Ter
ritory.
@. Resolved, That we are in favor Of
immediate appropriations TO bridge the
Big Platte, now 50 distinctly a line Of de-
msrcation through the Territory, which
would create still more certain a Common
interest, a common sympathy and a COM
mon destiny.
4. Resolved, That we are in favor Of
liberal Homestead laws, and like donation
Of lands to actual pioneer settlers, equal
10 those hitherto conceded to other Terri
tories of the Union.
s. Resolved, That we are in favor of
the speedy extinguishment of all Indian
titles, to reserves, or other lands in this
Territory, and the removal of all Indian
tribes beyond our limits, as soon as may
be, to make necessary way for the pro-
gres, of our race and 10 insure the inevi-
table grand routes Of travel westwardly
from our frontier.
9. Resolued, That in making Federal
appointments in this Territory, we re
pectfulIy ask that the spirit of the Kan
sas-N Nebraska act be carried out, by con-
sulting the wishes and will of the people.
10. RESOLVED, That in view of the ex-
igency of the times, the importance Of
the ensuing session Of Congress, and the
p~recedents of the past, the people of the
whole Territory, forgetting personal pref
erenceS or local prejudices, should unite
on the motto of Principles, not men
on some man as their Delegate who, with.
out disparoging the claims of other wor.
thy nspirants, will most likely-being
capable and trust worthy-relect their
will, and faithfully protect their interests,
IL. Resolved, That pledging to the
nominee of the Convention our cordial and
united efforts TO secure his triumphant
election and the consequent success of our
principles and measures, we now proceed
to nom nate the Peoples candidate fol
| Delegate.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-07-23
To the People OF the Territory
of Nebraska

Az q leTTltOTlal SOnVentlon, nelu NJ
Bellevue, on the 18th inst, for the pur-
pose of nominating a candidate to be sup
ported for the Office of Delegate to Con-
gress, the Hon. FENNER FERGusoN,
Chief Justice Of the Territory, received
such nomination, and the following Reso-
luton was adopted:
RESOLVED, That a Committee Of six be
appointed to prepare an address to the
People of the Territory, and procure the
printing Of FIVE thousand copies Of the
same for distribution.
The undersigned were appointed such
Committee.
The following preamble and resolutions
were adopted by said Convention with en-
tire unanimity and great enthusiasm:
WHEREAS, We, the Representatives
of the People of Nebraska Territory,
without reference TO former political dis
,inctions, concede the right of our sover-
eign constituents to regulate their W af-
fairs in their own way, as well as to mould
their domestic institutions and who are
in favor of carrying out, with fidelity,
any legitimate expression of their will,
in the disposition of all appropriations Vd
grants made ostensibly for their benefit,
and in the location of their Seat Of Gov
demonstrating assembled, in pursuance
of our instructions, in General Territorial
Convention, to nominate a suitable candi.
date for Delegate to Congress, who will
faithfully reflect our views, carry out our
measures and receive our united support,
therefore,
l.. RESOLVED, That we are opposed TO
that partial and corrupt system of govern
ment and fanaticism which have disgraced
the past history of the Territory, lhwart-
ed the will of the people, and pandered
to sectional interests, to the disparagement
of the general veal and prosperity.
2. Resoiped, That we are in favor of
equal rights, equal privileges, and of ex-
tending the benefits of legislation TO all
parts Of the Territory alike.
3. Resolved, Tha, the people of the
Territory have the right to locate, or to
remove their seat of government, and to
shape the policy of their legislation at
their sovereign discretion ; and, that their
will, when once ascertaiDed, should be
respected by all who seek their favor, or
assume to be their servants.
A. Resolved, That we are in favor Of
liberal grants of land, at the ensuing ses-
sion of Congress, TO be made to the Ter
ritory for its disposition for railroad pur-
poses, which shall place the Stale of Ne
braska upon a just ard liberal equality
with her most favored sister States.
s. Resolved, That we are in favor Of
ample appropriations from the Federal
Treasury. to which we all contribute alike