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an four from the steamer % ~ hose1 wbefs be re-
ceived the visits Of hundreds Of BIZ friends.
Miss Mary Provost bss just comp1eted an enesge-
nent at the Metropolitan. She win probably be re-
engaged. M -
Mra Lesdernier has been giving sefies of seieet
readings At Musical Hal, which were well stesnded-
and appreciated. y,@,s.-
The San Francisco Ninstrels continue to draw
crowded houses ut Maguire's new Opera House.
Several large sales OF real estate have recently
made at advanced prices. ~ fAffK
Washingtonian Temperance Society is about be-
ing formed in this city, similar to that founded in Bal
timore in 1S40.
motion before the Board Of Educasion, to admig'
Chinese children under 10 years Of sge - pupils in
the evening school, vas lost vote of seyen to two.
"A young gentleman In the Custon.Hoase in this
city was eated 1T tie news cf Gwins election that
he took Champagne basl-usfpg dozen baskets.
Anew weekly paper, entitled the Cleaner, h1s made
its appearance This city Il Is devoted princally to
the interests Of ths Hebrew populsson, and = edited
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

THE BALLS ON FRIDAY NIGHT.-The ball of Mr..
Rufier, at Masonic Hall, on Friday night, was per.
feet blaze of creole beauty and vortex Of oyousness,
as Mr. Rufiers balls invariably are. The approach
of Mardi-Gras was visible in the increased number
and piquancy of the Masks and the blitheness with
which all footed it to the strains of Prevosts delicious
orchestra Quite feature of the ball was the intro
ducton of a new dance-the Lancers' Quadrile. 1t
is decided improvement upon the regular quadrille,
we think, being more lively in its movements and
more pleasing in its changes. We learn that it will
be taken into permanent favor by the creole commu.
nifty hereafter.
On the same night, Professor Vegas children's ball
came off at Odd Fellows Hail. The affair was alto
geher brilliant the hall being crowded with children
and their parents and friends besides host who went
to look on and help the dance after the children got
through. The youngsters showed great proficiency
in the hornpipes, igs and filings which they had been
taught, and number of them executed Maypole
dance in most charming manner. When the child
got through the children of larger growth launch
ed out on the floor and for several hours the joy rolled
unconined. Throughout the ball was most delicious
affair,
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Thirty-ss-rth co~srs..-s1s ss.~ao.;

WASHINGTON, Feb. I'm tie Senate, the notion
to reconsider the vote by which Mr. Houston 3 res0i
tion Of inquiry concerning cefsd3 deseFsons in ths
navy had been passed, was called mp, wtffa view Of
making some final disposition of tbe question; when
on motion Of Mr.. Allen, the motion 70 recof5r was
laid upon the table yeas Is, nays ~
On motion Of Mr. Pearce, the unfinished business Of
the previous session then taken into c0xAidera
tion after the expi1Htion Of the morning hour This
unfinished busineaS 1eiates to bill authorizing ard
directing the Commjasioner Of Patents TO GRIT Mr.
Obed Hussey an opportunity to exhibit and urge the
grounds on which he petitions for an extsnsonsf his
patent in a reaping machine, commonly known AZ
" Husseys Reaper"
At the close Of long discussion the bill, with ts
amendment, was, on motion Of Nj Adams, Ibid upoms
the table-yeas 26, nays IA. :
The Senate then proceeded to take up the private
calendar in regular order and spent the rducof the
sessonin the consideration and passage Of private
bills. ~ ssssa
Hosse--In the House III Representatives reports.
were received on Ter1itoff business from several Of
the committees bill establishing three additional
land districts in the Territory Of Kansas passed =
also, bill extending the provisions Of act amend
ing the act establishing the Territorial government Of
Minnesota to the Territory Of Washington, and bill
to create the Office OF Surveyor General of public
Tuesday next he would press vote upon the bill TO-
repeal the laws Of the Territory Of Kansas
The House, in committee Of the whole, chr. STAN
ton, of Ohio, in the chaif) matured bill making
appropriation for the completion of the capitol build
ing Of the Terrtosy Of New Mexico also, bill for
the construction Of military road in the Territory
of Nebraska, and bill for the construction of q
wagon road from the South Pass Of the Rocky Noun
tains, by way Of Salt Lake Valley, to Honey Lake
Valley, on the eastern portion Of California The
first two named were passed, and the House adjourned
pending the question upon the last. sfs2
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

THE New YORK MURDER CAsE.-up to the 7th
INST, the testimony in the Burde murder case was
nearly as vague as ever. dispatch of the 18th in.
dicates, however, that clue to the murderer has
been discovered. 1t is as follows
The Coroner's investigation of the murder of DR..
Burdell continues. To-day, witness testified that
he heard cry of murder the night before the
dead body of the doctor was discovered and after
wards Eckel to the front door of the house
in his shirt sleeves. 1t is universally believed that
this testimony astens the crime upon him. There is
great excitement in relation to the matter,
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Ne6 0rleans 9aiIp Grtsttut.
DoU 5L s| SEE Gl .l7 Il.
MoNDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 1e 1857

NEWS PROM NIcARAaUA.-Syery likely we will be
able to give readers tomorrow morning late and
important news from Nicaragua. The steamship
Texas is dow due, and we should not be surprised il
her intelligence was teegraphed from the Balize at
any hour to-day tonight. We shall expect STIR
ring account, but no matter what complexion it
BEARS our confidence in the ultimate triumph of Gen.
Walker will remain undmnished.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16
Ice IN THE OH1o.-The Louisville Journal, of the

Ice IN THE OH1o.-The Louisville Journal Of the
7th inst, says:
The ice last night formed gorge extending from
the saw.mis down to below Fifth street, and about
two-thirds the distance across the river opposite
Fourth street. 1t was very heavy, and on the falls
it formed numerous hills. About o'clock to-day the
river commenced rising rapidly, and then the gorge
gave way 1t was a great sight. The heavy cakes
when coming in contact with the cehls piled up on
them until the current swept them off, Everybody
supposed that the steamer Susquehanna would be
crushed when the gorge started, but fortunately
gorge was formed about twenty feet from her, which
protected her from the ice.
A report was current this morning that the ten.
Pike, lying above Utica, was sunk. Capt. Sherley,
who returned from Harrods Creek, informs us that
the Pixies chmneys were down, and he thought she
was sunk We learn also ffom Capt. Sherley that the
steamers Marengo, j. W. Cheesman and YORKTOWN,
all stern wheeers, which had been lying at Chares-
town landing, eighteen miles above this broke loose
from their moorings. The Marengo succeeded at
about o'clock in making landing at Jeffersonvlle,
but the other two boats had not when we lett the
river.
The mail boat Superior, which had been lying I'M
mediately below the Pike to the kentucky SIDE,
where Capt. Summons boarded her, anu theh haue
landing above Harrods Creek. o.,,
All Communication between this and the otner
shore is cut off The river Is filed with heaVy Ice
from shore to shore.
Tho New Albany ferry-boats made a few trips this
morning but have since been compelled to suspend
their trips.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

THE LATE RESIDENCE OF GEN. TAYLOR ON FIRE.
Yesterday about 10 o'clock A. NJ. says the Baton
Rouge Gazette of the 18th, our fire companies and
citizens generally were seen hurryng towards the
barracks, while the ringing bells told the alarm of
fire. On reaching the spot we learned it was the late
residence of Gen. Taylor The fire was soon extin-
gushed by the officers and soldiers of the garrison,
but little damage being DONE Fires appear here in
epdemcal form.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

BALLS AHEAD" On with the dance! let joy be
unconfined!" is the word at present with the gay
community. There were balls every night last week.
and on some nights two or three; all being well
attended and danced out to the very end. This
week and next, or until Tuesday of next week, there
will be hardly any abatement. So, that our young
friends may know how to prepare themselves, we
give list of the balls that are to off between
this and Mardi-Gras:
Tuesday, Feb l7-Grand fancy dress and mask
ball at the Orleans theater under the patronage of
the lady artists of that establishment for the benefit
of the Dramatic Fund Association.
Wednesday, Feb. ls-The annual military and
civic ball of Capt. Hunting's Company of Washington
Artillery, at Odd Fellows Hall. Same night grand
fancy dress ball at Union Hail. Fourth District, given
by Jefferson Lodge No. 8, l. O. +.
Friday, Feb. 19.-society fancy dress and mask
ball by Mr.. Rutier seventh of the series, at Masonic
Hall. Same night, a dress ball at Odd Fellows Hall,
by the Screwmen's Benevolent Association
Monday, Feb o. Anniversary military dress
and mask ball of the Continental Guards, at Odd
Fellows Hall.
Tuesday, Mardi. .Gras-Young mems society dress
and mask ball at Odd Fellows Hail. last of the SERIES
At Masonic Hail. society dress and mask ball of Mr..
Rufer last of the series. At the United States Ho-
tel Third District, fancy dress and mask ball by
Company G, National Guards.
The above are all the balls at present announced
but we have no doubt that before MardiGras arrives
there will be numerous others on the carpet We
already hear rumors of ball or festival of some
kind to come off on that night at the Gaiey Theater
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

"SKETCH OF GENERAL JACKSON, BY HrMsELF."
We have received from Mr.. Morgan, of Exchange
Place, copy of a pamphlet Of twenty-one pages,
with the above title. 1t appears to be kind Of in
dex to the character of the Old Hero and is colated
from his different writings, public and private, by
Charles Gayarre, Esq. It will furnish pleasant half
honrIa readinp
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

THAT VoLCANo.-In reference to the volcanic
eruption in Pendleton county, Va the staunton Spec
tator says:
Our faith was considerably shaken few days ago.
by an explanation of the phenomenon given by
party of mountaineers who brought cargo of yeni-
son to this place on sleds According to their state
ment there has always been hole in the ground near
Circeville, Pendleton, and probably spring in the
cavern, the yapor from which in cold weather sug-
gested the idea of a volcanic eruption!
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

FROM THE PLA1Ns.-The Santa Fe mails arrived at
ST. Louis the 9Th inst. The passengers report
ing large numbers of Keowa Indians, who said that
their warriors had gone to attack Brents fort The
government hearing this, sent additional United States
troops for the defense of the place. Mr.. Dodge had
not been heard from for some time, and it was feared
that he had been murdered by the Indians.
William Claude Jones had been elected delegate
from Mesilla,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16
FROZEN TO DEATH.-A letter from Flat Rock, n
c.. dated January g. saws:

Last Saturday, about two miles and half from
here, three men were found frozen. Two of them
were dead, the otheR it is hoped will recover These
three unfortunate young left Hendersonville on
Friday an hour before sunset to return to their homes
six miles from the village. One of them was found
half mile fro0 house, the other two (brothers)
and within mile Of their own house. They had not
lost their way for they were found on the road 1t
seems that the first complained of being tired, and
told the Others that he would rest bt-that be was
not at all cold, but tired and would overake them.
They tried to persuade him to go on but he refused,
and they left him. mile further on, one of the
brothers gave up also, saying he must rest little !;
the next day, was insensibe, with his hands badly
frozen. The three were quite young men. Such
thing never happened before in these regions.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

OpELous AS RAILRoAD.-The extension of this road
from the Bayou Beuff to Rerwicks Bay says the
Houma Ceres of the l2th is progressing slowly
The bridge over the Bauf is nearly completed, which
work comprises the most difficult position OF the road
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

ENGINEER BRoDHEAp.-We quote the following from
the Milwaukee Sentinel Two jolly sons Of Erin, EN-,
hear Milton got into dispute then into high words
and finally one choked the other: Nothing further,
however occurred and after awhile the twain parted
The cafee on getting to bed and thinking over the
nity he had sustained. The he thought the an
grier he got and finally, after an hours eogtadon,
his Indignation fairly boiled over Rising in his bed
would not take that again from Pat Not quite suit
ed with this, he again exclaimed, after pause Be
dad I'd not take it from the PrGsien Still dlsSatl
fed after another pause, Be jabers, Id not take u
from the Poue of Rome.n At last, reaching the eli.
may. :. Re is, ia not take it from cid BEodheed
himself! with which final defiance his wounded spirit
was appeased, aud he sank to sleep.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

A VESSEL MIssING.-The schooner Thomas c..
Sawyer left Philadelphia about the Goth of December,
since which time nothing has been heard from her.
She was bound to Jersey city with cargo of coal.
She is vessel of about $50 tons register built at
Mannahawkin, N. j., in 1854, and was not insured
valued at $ll 900. Built of the best Jersey white
oak with galvanized fastenings throughout.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

The FRANTIC.-The Rev. Theodore Parker sent
the following sentiment to the Garrison festival:
81 The triumph Of Freedom in Ameriea-Peaceablv
if we can, iorcibly if we must"
How this blatant moon calf would howl and run
were this question OF iorce' really to come up.
[Albany Argus,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

MISS ELIZA LoGAN.-This lady seems to rise in the
estimation Of the New Orleans play-goers with each
succeeding engagement Her last engagement at the
Gaety, which closed Saturday night, perfect
triumph On Friday night, when she had her benefit,
the theater was crowded with fashionable and bril-
liant auditory assembled within the walls
of that theater. And this was not all the house
so densey filled that hundreds of ladies and gentle
men had to be turned off, there not being stand
ing room for them inside On that occasion, she ap
peared as Blanca, in the tragedy of Fazio, and as
Jtliana, in the comedy of The Honey Moon 1t is
needless to say that her acting in both characters
aroused the very highest enthusiasm. At the end of
the tragedy, she received a very substantial comp
ment-one that is better than noisy applause or bou
quets of flowers, jewery, anything of that kind
The leader of the orchestra handed her something
which had been privately passed to him. 1t was a
letter envelope, containing handsome some of money
in good bank bills, amounting to than the regu-
lar proceeds of her benefit crowded as was the house.
She accepted the present with few graceful words
of thanks, and retired amidst "a perfect furore of
applause. =
On Saturday night when she made her last appear
ance there scarcely any dminution in the density
Of the audience. A more triumphant success than
Miss Logan has had in New Orleaus, we do not think
it possible for the heart of woman to desire.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

FIVE HHNDkEP HJ,tDI ~ S1T THoTsAND W DOLLARS

Z
By of the Supreme Government of Nicaragua passed
the 2Sh August last that Government authorized Loan of
SoO and doiciated the in the city of New Orleans
be carried under the direction and agency the under
signed.
This Loan made payable in twenty from the 1st ins
at the Bank of Iousan% and carrying six cent
interest payable annually also the Bank of Louisiana
This has also by this decree One Million
Acres of their best Lands additional security the Bond
holders for their ultimate payment; the Scrip for which Land
also prepared offer for sale Since the Government
has become established permanent basis, think those
securities offer great to capitalists and planters
They offered for sale reasonable We
would invite parties who feel interested in this enterprise of
Importance TO examine the above Decree which is of
record the Office Of VIM Christy notary, Of this city.
NJ PITCHER,
S. f. SLATER,
Agents
For sale by NJ. PITCHER,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

The mail steamer Columbia arrived from Oregon
the l4th inst, bringing no news as she unable
to reach Portland in consequence of the ice in the
Columbia river. The passengers were landed at
Astoria
THE CITY.-Little of interest has transpired in
our city during the past fortnight.
1t is rumored that an exhibition is soon to start
from San Francisco, ostensbly with the purpose OF
settling the new Territory of Arizona, but in reality
with the intent of merely making Tucson rendez-
vous from which to make toray upon Sonora. 1t is
said that several hundred men have already linked
their fortunes with the adventures, and that ample
capital will not be wanting to aid in the enterprise.
Our city was visited by an earthquake on Friday
the 9th inst, at 8 A. NJ The shock lasted several
seconds and caused great aarm-boxes and bales
were thrown down in the stores-tinware ratified
clocks stopped and frame house, at the inter
section of California and Market streets, occupied by
P 7. Evans and family, thrown from its founda-
ton and moved several feet. 1t is stated that less
than sixty shocks of earthquakes have been felt in
this city within the past five years.
Last week, on wager of S25 between two well
known merchants of this city, one of the parties drew
the other in handcart through the streets from the
corner of Front and Clay along Front to California
street, up California to Montgomery street, along
Montgomery to Clay street, and down Clay to the
starting point.
The magnificent fire engine called the Brannan
Engine,n which was built by Zimmerman u Co.; OF
Boston, by order of Samuel Brannan Esq, OF TINS
city arrived safely the clipper ship Bostonian on
the Sd inst Every part of the iron work is heavily
plated with silver. The machine was ordered neariy
four years ago. and has cost nearly Sll OO0 The Sill
yer upon it alone cost $500 IL Is owned py COLI
| many called the :. Brannan Fire Association
| The report of the City Sexton for the year lsoe
gives the whole number of deaths as l346-beng ID
more than last year. and $50 less than 1854. Males,
1852; females, 46l stlllbor l53
| The friends of David G. Broderick tred a salute oil
220 guns from Telegraph Hill, oa receiving the news
of his election to the U S. Senate And on his arrival
in this city, few days ago, he was escorted in coach
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

ARREST OF MEMBER OF THE SAN Francisco
VIGILANCE CoMMIrrEE.-Mr Myers Truett, prom-
nent member of the San Francisco Vigilance Com
mittee, was arrested few days ago, in New York,
when about starting for California He arrested
at the instance of Mr.. Maloney, who had been ban
ished by the Committee, and who sues for damages.
From what we remember of his case, we believe the
Committee served him as he deserved.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16
THE WEATHER IN LAFouRcHE.-The Thibodaux

The WEATHER N LAFOuRcHE.-The Thib0dau1
Minerva, of Saturday morning, says:
The weather during the past week has been all that
even the most fastdious grumber could desire. The
warm sun and brazing atmosphere have infused new
life into people and enlivened every department
of trade. The frost of Sunday and Monday nights
last did not affect the sprouting cane. 1t may now
be considered out of harms way at least SO far as
Jack Frost is concerned.
The bayou is rapidly rising at this point and we
look forward to some weeks of bustling activity.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16
FREsHErs At THE NoRrH.-Ad dispatch of the 10th

from New YORK says:
Freshets caused by rains and rapid melting of the
snow, are causing great damage in this section The
and a propeller and twelve canal boats have been
sunk Several fires have been caused by the slaking
of lime, and Numerous railroads are under water. A
large number of cattle also have been drowned Troy
is nearly overiowed and business is generally sus
pended. At Chicago the food is immense, and all
the railway bridges carried away or badly dam
aged,
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FOR RED RIVER.

Leaves on TUESDAY. 18th instant, a. r. NJ
, r. - FOR SHREVEPORT DIRECT
For Shreveport, Grand Ecore, Grand Bayou,
RsSSE@ Campte, and Alexandria-The new, magnificent
and swift passenger Duke, Capt Saml
plegate will leave above connecting Shreveport with the
NJ L. DOUGHERTY for Jefferson and will take JEFF
ferson freight the be reshpped the NJ
l.. D, For freight or passage, apply on board or to
+, g, NDOLPH Union street
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16

CoTroN.-The receipts for the forty'eight hours
ending at o'clock last evening were, by the W. W.
Farmer, from Bayou Bartholomew, Ala bales; A.
w. Baker, SO Montgomery, from Alabama river,
l,344 Virginia, 367 Laurel Hill, from Bayou Sara,
2G6 Pelican, from Arkansas river, LII; Lotus,
faom Bpuf river, COL Storm, from Shreveport, SD
Total G,593 bales.
Exports on Saturday were, for Liverpool, Qour
cargoes) 1856 bales for Antwerp 1,245; for
Havre, BIOL for Genoa, 1927; for Gothenburg, COL.
Total 10 500.