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hand are suggesting themselves, but with
yoir lssye, Will reserve tn "a the next
tho Rural In az m<ntim& |
|hope III all Who can, bot 41DociG13y tlese
Who ExS ii noted ague a1ad Ever liStS5 =,
viii piSare 70 ny tie sunaouSe exS5ri-
ment the summer.
The readers Of the Ruyus arc mostly h
the region Of western winds, and that the
results d each Experiment. should throw
light upon IL ~, II n desirable 10 know,
approximately at least, id each case, the sit
nation 6f the dwelling, its distance from and
height above the supposed region Of mias-
ma, as well as Id distance from the hedge
of, sunfowsrs, their height, &c. We know,
that one 0fathe o1iccs Of the vegetable king
dom Is to preserve the purity 81 the atmos-3
phere; and that during their growth many
plants take up from the air and fix for
awhile various noxious yapors. In the
southern country it is common to see among
the negro quarters sunfowers growing
about the pig-sty; end the negro, if asked
why he plants them in such place, will re-
ply, ssHe make it healthy, Massa.o
The Rural boasts Of the intelligence OF
its patrons, their cleverness and love Of the
useful,, and why should not those Of them
who 10 in cendition to do so try this ex-
pertinent, and SO let each have tho benefit
d all the rest to guide us next year.
r. S.-Since writing the foregoing, have
been convcrsing win MhsWatt, the garden
er upon the subject. He informs me that
many years ago similar experiments. were
made in France with like success. Accounts
of them have been published in the Cultipd-
tor. With these facts and other circumstan-
ces to which shall allude in my next, still
further to inspire faith in the proposed pre-,
ventive, 1 hope all of your "ague and fe-'
yer" readers win be encouraged to try this
simple 'sun-fowW experiuentk Those who
live upon the prairies, in the ague and fever
districts Of Illinois and other western states
would DO well to surround their dwellings,
with the plants, having the thickest part Of
the hedge TIN west side.
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Oar fellow toxnsman, Col. A. CocHRaS,
who has been absent during the winter, re-
turned to this City few days since, looking
remarkably hale and hearty. The Colonies
Lead Agency Ofice u now open, and all
who in any way require, or may hereafter
require, any services in his line Of business,
may be assured that their interests will be
served promptly and faithfully, BY giving
him 4 ell. 1
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q Eight members Of one family are at
present confined IN the county Jail at Cincin-
natl.
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It is said Is the &c staff of life''-- but more
if the article is good-the bread
we mean. For ourself, we are decidedly in
favor Of what is commonly designated
+" homemade bread,'' but If we were to
procure the |" staafof life, y from the baker,
We should certainly patronise our friend ].
P. AoLER of the Excelsior Bakery, on Upper
Broadway. He manufactures good asti-
Gle.
C. The following is the list OF arrivals
Of Boats during the week ending May 18th.
The steamboat. Florence passed up Monday
bound for Sioux City. Tuesday, the 4dd,ni-
raj arrived with large cargo Of merchan-
die for this place, and departed Wednes-
day for St. Louis; same day Edinburgh ar
rived with 6ne trip Of passengers and
freight. Friday, steamer Omaha passed
up, bound for Sioux City.
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Theatre

The " Varieties" Company have been per-
forming at BABBlrr's Hall in this City, the
past week, to very fair audiences. Comedy
has reigned supreme, and many roar Of
laughter has greeted the inimitable drolle-
ries Of Mr.. WIcur. We hope that, ere their
departure, they will favor us with an occa-
sional tragic representation. They play to
and enjoy yourselves awhile.
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Letter from Howell Cobb.
now FAR OFFICE HOLDERS NAY NEEDLE wNH

Howell Cobb, the new secretary of the
treasury. has recalled the decree issued BY
Mr.. Secretary Corwin, we believe, prohibit
ing the oficers,nndsr him from ticking part
in politics.; at least such is the constructions
put BY the official organ in PENNSYLVANIA
upon letter he has just written to ''a high
Official in another States"
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Resolutioa,s.


S. N. PoRrERrIELD submitted his resigna-
ton of the Office Of City Assessor, which
was accepted by the Council. Whereupon
Mr.. EupASK offered the following resolution
which was recorded and adapted, to wit:
/, Rcsolred, That JosEPn L. goRExAS be
and he is hereby, appointed Assessor for the
City of Council Bluffs until the next regular
election. And that he be required to appear
before the Mayor of said City within ten
days, and take the oath of Office, and file
his bond, with securities in the sum of Eve
hundred dollars, to be approved by the
Mayor.
On motion. the Council adjourned tin
three O'Clock p. N. Attest.
FRANK STREET,
City Recorder.
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nre 1eet DrOau around the observatory on
the marshy side, and from $50 to 200 yards
from the buildings. The conditions Of the
theory was about to try, required rich
ground, tall sunhowers and a rank growth.
Accordingly after being well MANFRED from
the stable yard, the ground was properly
prepared and planted in sunfowers last
spring.
They grew finely; the sickly season was
expected with more than the usual anxiety.
Finally, it set in, and there was shaking
at the Presidents House and other places
as usual, but for the first time since the
Observatory was built the watchmen about
it weathered the summer clear IF ehills and
fevers. These men, being most exposed to
the night air. suffer most, and heretofore
two or three relays Of them would be at
tackled during the season; for as one falls
sick another is employed in his place, who,
in turn, being attacked, would, in like man.
ner give way to a fresh hand. And, last
year, attacks of agne and fever were more
than usually prevalent in the neighboring
parts of the city.
Here is encouragement, not discovery or
proof-but it is worth further trial, at any
rate. Accordingly the gardener is making
ready to try the experiment again this year,
but with variations. The seeds are not to
be planted quite as carly as IN the first in-
stance; and, in the next place, there are to
be two paintings, so that tho last crop may
be caught by the frost while vet the plants
are towering, and, therefore, in full and
vigorous growth during the season Of active
decay in tie marshes.
Suppose the fact should be established
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PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.

PtOC EEDlNGS We Cxlx SOVNIAAs
s-- MAY 18th, 1857.
Council met at the usual hour.
J. SMITH HOOToN, Mayor, presiding.
Prcsent-Aldermen BABslrr, BALDWIN,
EuBANK, COVE, TnErSoR and WILLIAMS:
Reports Of Standing Committees.
The Committee on Streets and Alleys to
which was referred the report Of the City
Engineer in favor Of changing the bound
aries of Broadway from Madison street to
the Hotel lot-reported in favor of such
alteration, and introduced an ordinance es-
tablishing the width of Broadway, and de-
finins the boundaries thereof, from Madi-
son street to the NORTHEAST end of
HAcG's extension TO his first addition, which
was read first time; and on motion of Mr..
BALDWIN, the rules were suspended and the
bill read second time. ..
Mr.. BALDWIN then moved that the ordi-
nance be read third time by its title and
passed; on which motion, he called the yeas
and nays. ... sss ..y. ..
Those voting in the affirmative, were
Messrs. BALDWIN, EUBANK aad WILLIAMS.
Those voting in the negative, were Messrs.
BABDIrr, Cove and TREYsoE, there being a
tic, the Mayor gave casting vote in the af-
frmative, SO the ordinance passed. After
wards, on motion Of Mr.. BALDWIN, the vote
was reconsidered, and further consideration
Of the subject, laid over till next meeting.
Reports Of Special Committees.
Mr.. BALDWIN from the Committee to
which was referred the subject of improv-
ing Washington Avenue, submitted the fol-
lowing report, to-wit: =~.- 90
"The Committee to whom was referred
back the subject Of vacating the Race, and
grading Washington Avenue, beg leave to
report: That Mr.. DAGGER has agreed to
convey all his right and interest in and too
said street, for the consideration Of one
thousand dollars, and your Committee re-
commend that Mr.. DAGGER be allowed the
sum Of one thousand dollars, and that the
City Attorney draw an ordinance providing
for vaoating the race in said street, which
on motion of Mr.. EuBASK, was laid on the
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-07
Later from Texas.

The steamship Mexico, Capt La~less left Galveston
On Saturday last, and arrived here yesterday morn
ing. The Galveston News of that date says:
Business generally has not been active during the
week. Deliveries Of cotton at shipping points have
fallen off, owing to the incem Of the weather and
bad condition Of roads We ha we had good deal of
rain, and the prospect Of rise in the Trinity and
brazos rivers Is considered good.
Inc surveying schooner Arago, C.pt. De Haven,
arrived in port on the 3lst ult from ensaeola- The
National Grand Lodge Of Good samar ans holds its
ANIMAL session in Houston the last W, eek of this
month Delegates are expected, not only L rom many
cages IN lexas bnt from the different gran, lodges
" other STATES The Telegraph says ample D. repara-
'''h' are asn,Ta.aeI ,naae for their reception.
- gentleman just from Port Lavaea says the
amount Of business doing there exceeded all liz nti-
c,pa1ions. Inc place was literally crowded ith
wagons and every merchant had az much and mar Y
., .. 'ne even more business than they could attena
than all the other ports in Western Texas put toret
er and sill its trade is constantly incre-asno
lhe Richmond Sun announces the aesuittal of ,Joe
Bates tried at that place for killing man named
Davis, at Houston, some time ago.
The News has the following paragraph regarding
the native American wine now manufactured II,
Texas:
Our fellow citizen Mr.. John Adams has handed us
sample or vine manufacture, from the mustang
grape, which is well known as a Spontaneous GROWTH
all over Texas. We have, heretofore noticed the
wine made Of this grape by Others but we believe
most Of the samples We have seen were made by some
small admixture OF spirits Of Some kind but Mr..
Adams wine is the pure juice of the grape alone,
with only small proportion Of sugar. As regards
the quality Of this wine, We can best describe It by
saying that it nearly resembles the beat cIares bst
in appearance and taste, that the best Judges could
scarcely tell the difference. II ia sucn wine as is
usually sold for dollar bottle at the table. Mr..
Adams proposes going into the manufacture Of this
wine on an extensiue scale in year or two.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-07

EXTRAORDINARY MURDER N BROOK. YE,--Ou the
2sth uIF.. man named Cornelius Cannon, while le-
turning from church in ID Avenue GDwaulgs got into
conversation with an0hteg man, one John v. Lay man
whom he invited to ride with him in his wagon for
company. Layman accepted, latter riding q short
distance, deliberately put revolver to Cannons head
and blew his hrains ont The murlercr drove 6n ana
about half nile further threw the body Of his vic
tim into ditch. He was arrested in the afternoon in
Hoboken, and confessed the murder, detailing with
figtiu minuteness the whole Of his bloody transac
ton. He stated that he had not made Up his mind
follow the profession Of shooting people for living
and should only rob them. Il was evidently cleal
! case of iDsAuity
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-07

JUDGE DNt-HMoND AND THE MoRMoSs.-Somc time
ago Judge Drumm0nl, Of Utah. delivered to the
Grand jury of that Territory bold and able charge
against the institution of poygamy, declaring it to
be nothing less than adultery and concubinage and
as such punishable by law. The authenticity of the
charge having been questioned the Baltimore Sun
settles the matter by stating that the Judge himself
has sent the charge, via California, to that paper
with request that it he published. He thinks that
the question Of nOlygaIny in Utah will one day cause
the Government more trouble than any other 1t is
stated, as evidence Of the extent to which this
monstrous iniqutv is carried that the forty members
of the Territorial Legislature, Or council, have an
aggregate of 42O wives The hoaryhe old
sinner, brigham Young has sixty.eght
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-07
Ne6 Orleans Duly Crsstsnt.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 7, 1857.
Talk OH 'Change-Su1ar.

Business was very active on the sts,ets, on the
levee, in fact, here, there and everywhere it was
brisk excepting at the usual depot of sugaY and mo-
lasscs, below Benye street. 1t is rather sad to
hear the expressions of short crop and almost total
failure OF the sugar cane among many hundyed in
dnstrlous Individuals who have heretofore realized
their livelihood from the great sugar trade 1t is now
generally conceded that the total crop of sugar of
Louisiana will not exceed 7j 900 hhds. This is an
immense disparity with the product of 1854. Not
only 90 our own citizens, planters merchants, con-
sumers one and all suffer, but it extends over the
broad contederacy of these United States and has
great Influence on al! foreign markets But the de-
hciency will be more severely felt in the United
states than IN otner countries. The luxury Of cheap
sugar has existed for many years. that it is hardly
possible for consumers to realize the fact that they
are now paying ten cents for the same quantity they
nave been receiving for five cents. While speaking
OF sugar it must not be forgotten that the bark Re
lease, fitted out by Government to procure sugar
plants from several foreign countries, particularly
from British Guinea, Demarara, etc. is expected to
arrive IN this port during the present month 1t is
suggested to the planters generally that they be pre-
pared and in readiness for the expected arrival 1t is
presumed that all are interested in the valuable
cargo, and which will, we hope, in another year,
prove Of the most gratifying results.
leegraphc adYices from St. Louis quote the river
closed by ice It does not feel much like icy weather
IN our sanctam There are, 0wever, several cargoes
OF produce on the way hither, but not sufficient to
erect tc iorelgA freight market that vessels must
depend Tor the present cotton only for employ
ment.
We learn that q new boat has been placed on the
lake for freight and passengers between the eier.
son Railroad and Mobile.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-07

We have received from the publishers, through Mr..
Morgan of E1 change Place, copies Of the following
new books:
THE POEMS OF HENRY WADSwORTr LOEGFE1roU-
Boston: T!cknor Fields
Here We have all the efIusions Of one of America :,
greatest poets, in two beautiful little blue-and-gt
bound volumes. The first volume contains the mis-
ce"aGeous poems, ballads, songs and TRANSACTIONS
which built the fame Of Longfellow: the second vol
une contains the three great poems of his later years
- Evangeiine,' The Golden Legend = and Hia-
wltha. The two volumes are equally adapted for
pocket companions Or ceutre-tabie ornaments
HOME AND TIE WORLD. By the author Of Souvenirs
OF a Residence i'll Europe" New York: D. Ap-
petun K Go.
This is neat volume Of 400 pages, and appears to
be romance, of which fact. fiction and travel, are
the component parts. Lovers of the intensely senti
mental SOFT. ithul African servants captains counts
lords and duchc5ses make up tie character tab!cau
whilst the Fashionable foes Of London and Paris are
extensively i -nerreotyped.
povGLAss FATH; 4 Juvenile Story Of Life in Vir
ginia. BY Mary Z. Bradley. Edited ly Cousin
Alice. New York: =. APPLETON 4 CO.
A handsome little book Of 200 pages, illustrated
intended for the holiday reading Of the Juveniles.
RlTLw,T AND STE,,I NAy.GATIuH GUIDE, fs-- De
cember, New YORK y. Appleton & CO.
Containing. as usual, all the knowledge that car
possibly be desired of the river railroad and other
routes OF trayv! ;hrou ghout this great country.
LITTLE DoRRIT ByChares Dickens PHILADELPHIA
l. i. Peterson.
Here we have the first thirty-s,l chapters of Dick
ems last (or nresenD novel which comprise Book
the First-Poverty" The volume is neatly bound
and contains twenty graphic Illustrations.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-07

EFFECT OF THE New TREATY UroN WALKER
Pacific Rairoad.-The Washington correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun, under date of the 29.h ult.s
writes.
The Dallas and Clarendon Convention will not,
am quite certain, be disposed OF by the Senate at this
session. 1t Will come as matter Of course before
the Senate al their special session. which, as usual
will be held after the 4th of March, Even then it is
quite uncertain how it will be disposed of. No other
solution OF the Nicaraguan question be expected
u occur in tha meantime can any better one be
anticipated either for the interests OF the parties to-
the convention or for the prosperity Of Central
America.
Some movement is about to be made in Congress in
favor of project for railroad to the Pacific Cir
cumstances have occurred which 90 to taycr the
scheme. The policy of giving away the public lands
in aid of private land monopolies in the new States
and Territories begin to be dOubted and the question
occurs whether will not be better to appropriate
object of a communication by railroad between the
Mississippi and the Pacific.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-07

MURDER OF THE JoYCE FAMIII.-Ercitirg .Scene
in Court Ro0m.-On the 23th ult., the examination
Of the negroes concerned in the Brar Creek traeedv
(oF which we have already published q teegraphic
IeportD took place in Louisville. The testimony
consisted mainly of the confessions of two of the three
negloes-DIl, George and ,JaCk-that they went to
the house at late hour Of the night. armed with
clubs, with which they attacked young Joyce and his
mother and sister while they were in bed that they
then ransacked the house and set it on fire. Mrs.
Joyce and her daughter crcpt from their bed to the
fireplace, having only been stunned by the blows they
had received and while there, praying and moaning
the latter WAS killed with h4tcet, and the former
was thrown into the fireplace. little child in bed
with Joyce, awoie and spoke to the muldcrers in
playful manner it burned alive in the bed
After Joyce "a brother Of the one murleledl had
given his testimony, he stepped from the stand ard
said in loud voice want all who are NY friends
to come on and take these negroes and burn them.
Almost iustantaneously every man in the room was
on his feet from tile passage between the benches on
the east side the sounds Of burn then! reountled
and some Of those occupying the front ter OF benches
trievi to jump the railing to get hold Of the
negroes Joyce attempted to rush to aag the negroes
ant was repulseti by Capt, Rousseau. The hammer
oG the court could not be heard and the voices of tile
sheriff and his deputies were drowned. The excite
nent intense for minute or two, and every one
present participated in it, but it was finally queed
| and the negroes were conducted to Jail Under 6
strong guard.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-07

THE GAY SEASON IN PARIs.- The Paris cores
pondeat of the New York Journal OF Commerce
writes:
In Parsian society the gay season has always its
queen. This winter royalty' has been tiLei during
the year by foreign beauties. The sovereign Of
last winter the lovely italian Countess OF Cas-
tigliOue. What elbowing in the seasons to obtain
glimpse Of this new majesty, who So coquettishly
endeAvored to escape the aduliring gaze of the
crowd! Alas. for the consistency Of Partisan
worship, it IS said that the Countess is dethroned,
and that the queen Of the next fey months will
| be Madame Serrano, wife OF the Spanish An =.
bassador. Madame de Castigiione is already styl !:
| the Queen DOwlGer.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-07

4 MEnITED CoMnLGHENT-Th nomination by the
President of Brevet Major General Persier 7. Smith
says the Washington Union of the 3lst ult. to a
brigadier gencralship in the United States army
(creaed at the last session of Congress was sent to
the Senate yesterday and in the place of referring
the nomination, as the custom in such cases to the
Committee on Military -iflirs, it was Immediately
and unanimously confirmed BY that body. Never
was compliment more richly meritctl and We feel
quite that the selection OF the President and the
prompt and generous action of the Senate in thus
honoring one of the most gifted and gallant of or
military heroes, will be heartily endorsed by CRATE.
ful and adnliring people.
We echo and re-echo the sentiments of the Union
aud sure they viii be echoed aud reechoed by the
people of Louisiana without dissenting voice. The
President could not have promoted, aud the Senate
could not have complimented more worthy and
thiyar0us gentleman than this distinguished and
gallant officer whom Louisiana takes u pride n
calling her citizen.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-07

SALE OF INDIAN LANDs.-ThesInd Department
has received information ,la about POS 900 acres of
the Delaware Trust lands had been recently sold
yielding 5lj9000. Upwards of 100000 acres, in.
GLIDING LcaFenworh city. belonging to the Delaware
Indians, are yet to he sold.
one hundred thousand acres. opposite st. Joseph
Mo-, and the same number the Usage river, the
former held for the Jonas and the latter fo the Weas
in trust. both choice tracts will, on the opening Of
spring, be brought irto market before any L. S
lands shall be opened g0r sale in Kansas
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-07
Telegraphed to the New Orleans Crescent
NEW YORK WEEKLY COFFEE srATExEsF


NEw YORK, Jan. 5-WllIiam Scott reports she
sales OF coffee for the past week at 200 bags.
The receipts during the week amounted to 3.sof
bags, and the stock on hand foots up 10000 Rio b
quoted at &C. to 95c prime / lc. to 114c The marke
IL firm.
Cincinnati Markets
CINCINNATI, Jan. 5.-Whisky is selling at 20c
Flour is dull. Corn is quoted at SOC.
New York Market
New YORK, Jan. 6.-The cotton market IL firm
the sales Of the day amounting to 5000 bales. The
quotations of inseed and lard oil, and turpenne con-
tinue thesane Wheat as previously quoted
River Intelligence.
'TcKsBrKG, Jan. 6.-The Natchez passed down at
Il NJ, the Eclipse and the Belfast at this afternoon