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Cork AND ITS UsEs-Many persons see corks used
daily without knowing whence come these useful
materials Corksare cut from large slabs of the cork
tree species of oak which grows wild in the south
ern countries of Europe. The tree is stripped OF its
bark at about sixteen years old but, before stripping
it off, the tree is not cut down. is the case with the
oak 1t is taken while the tree is growing, and the
operation may be repeated every eight or nine years
the quality of the bark continuing each time to i'm
prove as the age of the tree increases When the bark
is taken off it is singed in the flames of astrong fire,
and being soaked for considerable time in water, it
is placed under heavy weights, in order to render it
straight Its extreme lightness, the ease with which
can be compressed and its elasticity are properties
so peculiar to this substance that efficient subst-
tute for it has been discovered The valuable proper
ties of cork were known to the Greeks and Romans,
who employed il for all the purposes for which 1t is
used at the present day with the exception of stop
pers The ancients mostly used cement for stopping
the mouths of bottles or vessels. The Egyptians are
said to have made collins Of cork which, being spread
on the inside with resinous substance, preserved
dead bodies from decay. Even in modern times cork
was not generally used for stoppes till about the
seventeenth century, cement being used instead.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-04

NEW GRENADA, WEST COAST OF SOUTH
AMERICA, CALIFORNIA AND OREGON,
SANDWICH ISLANDS, AUSTRALIA AND
VANDIEM ANS LAND, NEW SOUTH WALES
AND CHINA.-Coses on the 4th and 10th of
each month, at P. M. Arrives on or about the
10Th and 2sth of each month.
asy-Postage to New South Wales. Victoria, South
Australia, ETC., via England, by packet or private
ships, SO cents single rate prepaid via France,
10 cents each quarter ounce, prepaid, is added to
the above postage via New York, by private
ships, 5 cents, prepaid.
ayThe postage to places on the West coast Of South
America, via Panama, is: On each single letter,
43 cents and on each newspaper, 8 cents, when
sent and 10 cents on each letter, and cents on
each paper, when received.
ag-The postage to New Grenada direct IS III cents
single rate, and cents each newspaper and to
the Sandwich Islands, Australia, Van Dieman's
Land and China, (via San Francisco) is, on
each single letter, 10 cents, payable IN advance
RThe single letter rate to California and Oregon IS
10 cents, prepaid On newspapers, ETC. the do
nestle rates apply. A. S. HEWITT, Z. NJ.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-04

THE SORROWS OF GENTILTY.-A novel thus en-
titled has been written by clever authoress. Might
we opine what are the particular sorrows over which
gentility its cambria handkerchief, we should
enumerate the following:
A rich relation or snowy neighbor dropping in to
dinner when there is nothing in the house worth put
ting on the table.
4 stupid servant showing a visitor into the room
where the family linen is basking before the fire for
an airing.
Being caught at any needlework except embroid-
cry.
Having plainly dressed people, with cottage bon
nets and big umbrellas, shown into ones pew on
Sunday.
Being seen in town when all the world is in the
country.
Having it rumored that your jees and creams, at
party, have been made at home.
Being caught by fashionable visitors at an early
dinner.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-04

CURE FOR TERRIBLE DIsEAsE-A correspondent
sends the following "cure for terrible disease OF
the mouth, commonly called SANDER" which he
thinks is calculated to touch the tongues of good
many persons. Like good many patent medicines,
if it does no good it may do no harm. Recipe.Take
of " good nature ounce; of an herb called by
the Indians q mind your own business one ounce;
mix this with little charity for others and two or
teeth y simmer them together in vessel called cir-
cumspection, for short time and it will be 1T for
use. dppHcation-The symptoms are violent itch
ing in the tongue and roof of the mouth, which nva
rably take place when you are in company with
species of animals called Gossips. When you feel
fit of ii coming take teaspoonfu of the mixture,
hold it in your mouth, which you will keep closely
shut until you get home, and you will find complete
cure. Should you apprehenl relapse, keep small
bottle full about you, and on the slightest symptoms
l repeat the dose.
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sOULE's COMMERCIAL COL

. LEGE--An Institution for Business Aspiranls-
Ms A. Located at Vim. Gaunt's Writing Academy,
2-v---StxAl Camp and common streets.
Young gentlemen wishing qualify themselves thoroughly
practically for the various duties Of the Counting Room
pursuits generally, offered advantages
facilities this Institution than other in The South
everything is taught by practical exercise would be learned
Ia the Counting Room and instructions impaired individually
aud in classes The OF study embraces DOUBLE
ENTRY BOOK KEEPING practically applied various
of business; PENMANSP characterized for ee
gance rapdity and legbiy; COMMERCIAL CAICULA-
TONS embracing species of computation for
business know worked by analysts and cancellation
only taught in this pstue BOOKS posted closed and
eopened with dispatch and reaonabe terms This lnsti
ute perpetual session. and pupils enter time Tor
full branch they DESIRE and attend
houos A. NJ. P NJ Terms moderate and satisfac
orpr In fe6 ly
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-04

LANGUAGES
For any of the Languages per day. $40 per MONTH
blossoms per day, $50 do; to learn to read write
and also to speak Language dramatically blossoms
Those persons who already speak Language and wish to
become good readers and also write and speak it
grUnnaCally 81 w
Strangers referred to circulars for letters from
Gen Andrew Jackson late the United States
Hon Martin Buren, President of the United States
Hon r. Johnson Vice President Of the United sateo
Hon. A. B. Roman, late Governor of Louisiana;
Hon. James C. Jones, late Governor of Tennessee;
Hon. John Gale late Governor Of Alabama;
Major General +. P. Gaines, late U. s. Army
Hon. John Bell, L. s. Senate
Rt. Rev. Bishop Niles Tennessee;
Rev. DIR. Lindsey President Nashville University;
Rev Chamberlain late President of Oakland College, Miss
Rev. Dr. Edgar Tennessee;
Hon u. Prieur, late Mayor of New Orleans;
Hon j. Stockton, late Mayor of Mobile;
Rev Sober, late President st. Charles College, La;
Hon Thomas u, Benton, late L. 5. Senate
Ri Rev. Bishop Oey, Tenn.
Rev. DR.. Howell, Tenn;
Rev DR.. Wheat, Tenn.
Or they referto-
Hon Il. C. Wickfe, Governor of Louisiana,
Hon. Joseph Walker, late Governor of Louisiana
Hon. A. G. Brown late Governor OF Mississippi
Hon. joni A. Quitnan, do. do;
Hon. Henry $. Fooe, do. do;
Hon. John j. Grcnden late Attorney General Of the United
States.
Hon. p Soule, late u S. Senate
Hon. j. SlelI, L, 5. Senate;
Hon George Eustis late Chief Justice of Louisiana
Hon. p A. Rost, late Supreme Court, Louisiana;
Hon. A. D. Crossnan late Mayor of New Orleans;
Hon. Guthrie, Secretary Of the Treasury U. s.
G. Roselius, Esq New Orleans,
Hon. Charles Derbigny, New Orleans;
Hon. Jon L. Lewis, late Mayor OF New Orleans;
Messrs. Ward, Jonas II Co, New Orleans;
-, BarrGre d Co., do;
=. Henderson 4 Gaines, do;
=. Hewitt, Norton Co, do;
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-04

1t is question worthy of careful investigation,
whether person whose voice is broken, is not all the
more competent to sing pieces"
Sailors who have followed the sea for years, say
that they can tell when they are in the vicinity Of
Long Island-by the Sound
chap reading that Mexican files had been receiv-
ed in New York city went into hardware store and
asked to look at some of them. He is brother OF
the man who inquired for pound Of Liverpool dates
received BY one Of the steamships.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-04

Lying is the most consummate form of cowardice.
He who uses lie for refuge, betrays woefu lack of
faith in all things substantial, and places miserable
confidence in a shadow of what is not.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-04
m. LOCKWOOD, WHO HAS HAD FIVE YEARS

OR. LOCKWOOD, WHO HAS HAD FIVE YEARS
IL experience i'll this city practitioner of medicine for
the future will attend principally office practice He takes
this method of informing the public that he with unparal
eed diseases the Head Ear Eye Lungs Liver Heart
Kidneys Bladder Chronic Darrhea, word all chronic
panis and Rheumatism in its Also the diseases
Of and chidrenespeciay Of femaes Proapsus Ute
Fleur lbns AInnoerhoea and that class Of diseases
termed Venereal, primary and secondary.
All VITO suffering wond do we'll to give call before
going elsewhere they will safe speedy
obigate myself all who have Rheumatism
Pains IN the Limbs make charge for my services My
RHEUMATIC SPECIFIC only he had my office. This
is Of my discoveries in Matera Medical and it
taken with perfect safety it being vegetable compound
consequence Of the many humbug advertisements in the
newspapers with reluctance give to the public
Address call on nj DAYIDS0S'S ROW, l4S CAROS-
DELFT street. between Poydras and Heyia streets
Office up stairs. Hours from 6 A NJ to p. NJ.
IS " j. Z. LOCKWOOD, NJ. n.
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If my punish head was punished for every pun-I
she'd should not have puny- shed to hide my pun
ish'd head. Finished.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-04

Time is the most precious and yet the most brittle
jewel have It is what every man bids largely for,
when he wants it, but squanders it away when he
GETS
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yl.n @rIsars 4aiIp Grtstsn1.
=. ri 3
p1Ep rERRUARY 18th. 1857.

DIE : = = 49,. : :. : 8 : Z : : y
. - nnop an old bassltic crag,
VGhich scAlped BY keen winds that defend the roe
49, iii dead lace on the seas that roll
+ a,S,s;,3 IL secrct Of the mystic zone,
ma6sy nations r.bespangled flag futters alone;
A. - -reath. mon the lifeless 'front.'
= NJ M dreer cid, simple name b traced;
x,,s sv,rs II rim Who furnishing and gaunt,
~ I'M ( rocky purpose IN his s0ul,
M breasted The gathering SHOWS,
Ciunr 10 the drifting foes,
a. waut beleaguered and BY winter chased,
tseA'ls ~ v o''sa S' 'fs'' 49, n.
M r..nv months ago We greeted him,
Gsnvnsd with the icy honors Of the NORTH. I.
isTns the land his hard-won fame went forth,
A. Wsineia deep woods were shaken limb by lmD.
~ am mild keystone State, sedate and prim,
Rurst ifom decorous quiet as be canei
nm southern lips, with el0quence aiiame,
So.,ss -, " hnrny hand The largelunged West,
rlols1su y FINN mt its giant breast,
s. xyus IL frank yvelcofre and from main to main
49, - All Trhilonf n fhe sky.
.Thundered the mighty cry,
Il HONOR 70 KANE!
n Z. Y. Il, X vs;p beneath his feet We flung
IN M reaaeniua roses Ali in vain we poured
M sniien vine. and round the shining board
s,.nt ~ tSsst circlinr. till the rafters rung
~ Vsss sfe fhricetFippled honors Of the feast
49, INA huis wiIted and the voices ceased
~ IA nnye leht that sparkled in his eyes,
R.ivht n arroraI firessin southern skies,
r.SsI snd failed and che brave young heart
sfSst tte relentless Arctic winds had robbed
~ \. N ~ s;tsi heat n That long quest
a.. M Iost cantain. now within his breast
49, ~ MI MI mnse family throbbed.
M - M victory bat as his grasp
ns.ss ~ IN laurel crown with eager clasp,
N n.-ss MI isrnchei 4 whistling dart y l@
~ - ths founders 1f applause were done,
"a IT, hs; ~ 80 cinaed forever on the sun!
NJ NJ ~ ists tccsiete the snlendid prize he won
~ n, ~ 'flIvmnic race ii Science and Of Art!
- 3 rs
Iile % some shattered berg that. pale and lone,
Drifts from the white North to tr0pic zone,
sss1si And in the burning day
Wastes peak BY peak away,
Till on some rosy even
II dies with sunlight blessing it; so he
TRANQUILITY ioated in southern sea,
Il y And melted into heaven.
IA
he needs no tears, who lived 2 noble life!
We win not weep for him who died 50 wei
The story Of his strife.
a,ch homage suits him well. y
pattar than funeral pomp or passing bell!
What tale Of peril and selfsacridce!
Prisoned amid the Businesses OF ice,
With hunger bowling DER the WASTES Of snow
Night leng thening into months the rayenous noe
Branching the massive ships, as the white bear
ri
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And applications for the ensuing fall larger than
previous
depends entirely its OWN MERITS for support and
while many institutions South literally endowed by the
State utterly failed THIS has continued increase 1t
INTEREST well rs the duty of all persons identified
with the South to institutions LEARNING and ed
ucate their children in them
Edy All persons attend until THEY perfectly SAT-
ISFIED.
n5J- MERCHANTS
APPLY HERE FOR
CLERKS and
KEEPERS
Former pupils Institution may be found in of the
Banks and large Houses of This city.
n BAH possibly desired to begin IMMEDIATE
LY. The city is HEALTHY
RI Good BoArd had at five dollars per week,
Ii in Alrnnc
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DOlbeN1s'S
COMMERC IAL. COLLEGE.
LOG oAsAa STREET. lO6
Founded 1899.
IS OPENED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

IS OPENED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
THE ESTABLISHMENT Is INTENDED mainly for Adults
Ladies and Gentlemen, and Youtfs-whose time is very
valuable and isso arranged apersons who wish to learn
ENGLISH
FRENCH,
SPANISH,
GERMAN
ITALIAN LANGUAGES;
Or PENMANSHIP,
HOUSEKEEPING
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-05-04

FRENCH
SPANISH
GERMAN
4. ITALIAN LANGUAGES;
Or PENMANsHIP
BOOK-KEEPING,
MATHEMATICS
PHOTOGRAPHY, ETC.,
in practical manner used in business every day fe
can do so the possible time there Special
fessors and apartments for each branch.
and experienced Professors and As
sistauts will ever be engaged There NINE APART
MENTS-a Reception Room elegantly fitted for visitors
that Pupils interrupted their lessons apart
Pupils each Professor and also Practising
ROOMS Pupils taking the full Course in of these
branches, can have ten hours practice each day.
branches taught they should be pracced in bust
every day life The English, French, Spanish and
German Commercial languages of the world, and
the social literary scientific languages Of the greater part of
Europe and America daily becoming important to all
persons Pupils will exercised daily in Reading, Writing and
speaking any language they may wish 10 learn
n. Board be had with families speaking of these
languages
he acquisition of the living languages and practical education
MS this. From 800 to 400 attend it annually.
These and other modern languages will be correctly translated
this institution.
No pain expense will be spared make all the departments
worthy Of the confidence of the public
Twenty thirty young will be qualified as Teachers of
my system of Penmanship. They will agents for my
NEW WORK ON PENMANsHIP, and superior STEEL
qualified teach Bad writing viii be objection to appli
cant this be corrected Energy and industry
needed There Is work enough for hundreds in the United
States BESIDES Mexico Cuba and South America could
employ many
required qualify Teachers from five to eight weeks
Ordinary Penmaup from to three weeks Book
keeping double single entry from four eight weeks
single entry alone from three weeks Languages from
months Photography from two to four weeks
and country merchants be able to keep their
own correctly ANY books few lessons
tits the ONLY INSTITUTION IN THE UNITED TATEs
where persons in life can, in PRIVATE APART
MENTS with SPECIAL PROFESSOR, perfect themselves
| in ANY branch they may desire
| During the present year persons have attended from
| Louisiana,
Mississippi,
Texas
Arkansas,
California,
| Alabama
| Georgia,
| Tennessee,
| Kentucky,
| Virginia.
| Maryland
Sonth Carolina
Missouri,
| Illinois.
Ohio,
| Michigan
New York,
| Mexico,
| And Cuba.
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RATHs-HATHs-BAT No.

2
ROLLINS at his post. The Veraudah fire for
while stopped the operation of his we'll known establishments
but Time the great physician has restored to him better one
where he give all hours Hot Cold Vapor Shower or
Meticated BATHS.
His BARBERS SALOONS supplied with the best artists
the country afford, and Shaving Hair Gutng Cleaning,
Dsng aud Dressing have been reduced down science he
feels assured that he with auCrty and dispatch the
most fasidious
He has for sale well stock Of fresh merry,
Furnishing Goods, Cosmetics and the best Dyes and Tones for
the hair.
sF~Cn ut his Diamond Hair Cutting and Bathing Saloon
rDI9
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ia2a 81 Nnfchez street New Orleans.
IINuSuAI Cu AACE-rAMsE WISHING TO EN-

I
" in legitimate and profitable business readily
understood lin fact trnde,) from which fortune could be
realized in almost section of the country suitable for the
Farmer Mechanic Merchanhe comparatively tringi
the thing with throughout entire
country in order to fill leisure time profaby Very many
avGled themselves of the chance doing we'll The
opportunity still open For particulars address, with stamp
enclosed, GEO A. ANDREWS CO.,
u9Q Np,ySo
St. Mary's beacon., 1857-07-09

The DIsTGIBUTI IN or SEED ny THE
s eTvv q '''hhS+ Tua. a ~ .ti+r-s -th,-
pressed the opiaion that the distribution
OF seeds by the Patent lice IS dele,eri-
aus to their interests. This is mistake
we are sure. aud quite sure the reverse
i' RE. as some facts we will II t.. 90 10
show.
Th:e" vas ago. for exlmIl., ~.
S eppard, OF New York. .old a. o Il $25,-
600 worth. whilst Tie sale lest year
reached so. .O0G- just double the
amount. This gentleman is, tao, the
agcn' ofthc house in London from whom
the Patent Office purchases portion OF
it. seeds. The truth is, we think, that
the Reports Of the Patent Office and its
limited distribution of seed throughout
the country, only serve to induce more
investigation and larger sales by the ven-
HdtcS.
St. Mary's beacon., 1857-07-09

lsas. 3
GRRAr PaEAcacRs.--A great man
may possess great iearn,ng eloqnence,
aad vet not b. 3 eat preacher sFhes
qallities NAV secure q high degree oi
reputation. and gather large audiiories
VT. good and desirable IS thy are in
themselves, they are not sufficient - cons
Ftiiute great preacher in the true accep-
tation Of the term. lie alone is great in
the pulpit who carries with him the
sssEs s1Es<ss xcaIssgrEl -fha eloet /:
one who Is aceustoined, "a Dis secret
wrestling with God. 10 saw. "Hcw can
I 60 unless you 60 with me, Of what avail
will my embassy be, uulsss my commits
sion has thv signature, and is accompan-
led by thy authority" H- i. uneasy
unless he obtains an explicit answer, and
no sooner dos he obtain the assurance.
"Lo. am witt you," than he g,es be
fore the people, not to entertain them
with serm On. or to elicit their applause
for bis talents. but TO deliver Gods mes
sa re. which is to be made effeeiual bv
G 'd's mighty power 10 the disc ,mtiture
of Satan and The deliverance Of the cap
lives. Thus The great ends OF his mia
is'ry are accomplished. G ID is gl rified.
aud souls are saved. He who can re-
gard with compiacencj his success in
winning applause rather than souls.
nav expect day coming when such an
object will appear lighter than vanity,
and when he shall be compelled painful
lv to revert to this satisfaction which he
then SO sinfully indul yed. We have
known such TO outlive their fame, with
little to please in the retro 'pect. an much
to cloud their prospects Of the future
Men may have called them great p lch-
ers. but they were not such in tn .i!ht
OF God. Learning and eloquence in the
ministry are not to bs deprecated; far.
very far from it; neither are they to be
set on par with deep piety. The study
is to be associated wi tn the clio .et, and
j: is OF deep moment TO the minister oi
the gospel that the latter should have a
full very full share Of ias tirne.-Pres.
6yferian
St. Mary's beacon., 1857-07-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

How the PEARLs GRow.-rhe mus
Cles that bear or grow the pearls, like all
other muscles, lie with their breech. Or
larger portion. bedded in the sand -
Their more acute part. or mouth. RENAME
from half an inch Ia an inch and halt
above, The mouth open, sucking 10 water
and fnoI. The pearl is formed disec;ly
in this mouth oi the muscle, always be.
ing in the first third of it, or the minutrst
part Of the shell. il grows in the meat
or body Of the fish. II it wears through
the meat so as to touch the she'll, il is
spoiled. From this it will be s,en that
At is beyond the physical power Of The
muscles t. grow very large pearls and
this accounts for there being 80 few larg-
pearls. aud 50 very many small ones
When the gem begins to grow in the
mouth of the muscle, that part Of the
she'll stops growing altogether, but the
rest Of 1t grows on as usual; 50 person
ca1 frequently tell when he digs up q
muscle. BY its shape, whether ], cOn-
tains pear o. not. v
Nearly all streams contain muscles
which grow pearls Of greater or less size:
the small muscles small pearls, and the
large muscles. large ones. Many mus
cles are found where the pearl has worn
through the meat. coming ia contact
wilh the shell, which invariably Iniure.
the precious ger. The pearls aIe some-
times found on the bottom OF banks OF
the stream, having worn throngl the
she'll of The muscle. The growth OF the
pearl in q muscle or ";'ster, is attributed
by naturalists to disease. A human he
ing, using waters highly mineral, b.
comes diseased. aad stones are even
fr. quently found in the body by its use
The pearl in the throat Of the muscle or
oyster. NAV very easily be caused by
The minerals in the water in which il
lives. II is evids ntiy disease, and the
gen which is .prized so much for Its
beauty is grown al the expense, pain.
and even death. of the shell-fsh. II Is
considered that The muscle dies within
seven years after tie commencement OF
St. Mary's beacon., 1857-07-09
MILLINERY
a " ID
FANCY GOODS!

AIRS. LucreGaa Ford has just re-
.,uraed irom Baltimore with n.w snI
comnie,s assortment oi Millinery 0m0
Ensae5 GeOdS, which she IS now selling
very h,w for cash and on accommodating
Vr,tI,. 10 punctiial cuSi0msrs. ller stock has
Lcen carefully selected. AMI with du" regard
20 prevailing fashions. 'rh" public are re-
apee,IuIly invited - call and examine iOF
themselves --l
She names in pad-
TaDNNETS.--l'lain anu Fancy Straw Lace.
GlnIp, I:rapv, Silk and JHlouEnlag Bon
nets, Of every description. Also
issSs B0nnetS aud Flats.
Miu. Lace, Grape, Love and Tissue WELLS.
SWISS s. CAMBRIC EMBUtUiDERlES.
Lice and French work Seals, Mitts, Head
dresses aud PlraSoIs. Hoped skirts and
Metallic Hoops. Dress Trimmings
uf all kinds. ljosi~rv. Belts end
Work HJxes, Pull. Tuck
and Loag Gun,eiasuc
Combs. Port.
.MJua5,
rESFCMERE, e
JEWELRY.
I.ALIRS' DRESS CARS.
April sd. 1877.