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The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-13
THE DISTINGUISHED DEAD.

The Legislature of the State of South Carolina has
unanimously adopted series Of resolutions in memo
ry Of three Of her distinguished sons, who have
died during the past year-Langdon Cheves, Andrew
Pickens Butler, and James Hamilton. each of whom
in his day and generation, had performed good ser
vice, not only to the State in which he lived, but
the whole country Resolutions of regret and con
dolence were also unanimously adopted in memory Of
the Hon Preston s. Brooks.
q A highly interesting letter has been received BY
the Secretary Of the Interior from Mr. Geo. l.. Sites,
superintendent of the Nebraska wagon road dated
Omaha city, November 18TH 1857. Mr.. Sites had
been embarrassed and retarded in the constitution
Of the bridges by the frequent rains during the
month of October, and the snow storms and high
winds of the month of November At the date Of BIZ
letter eleven bridges had been erected and compA
ted, and thirteen more had been framed and made
ready for erection. If the extreme cold weather
would hold off until the LIST of December, Mr.. Sits
was of the opinion that he should be able notwth-
standing the embarrassments with which he had
heretofore been surrounded, to complete all The
bridges from the Platte to Dacotah city, with per.
haps single exception. The whole number Of
bridges which he expected to construct this fall BE-
tween the Platte and Dacotah city is twentyeight
including all the bridges between the above popn
with the exception of few small bridges not to sr
coed an average of six feet in length In conclusOn
Mr. Sites stated that the work would be pushed for
ward until the extreme cold weather should forbid
any further efforts.
From the above information it is fair to infer that
this wagon road has at this time been nearly con
pleted. Mr.. Sites, and the men who have assisted
him in his arduous enterprise, deserve great credit
for the zeal and expedition with which they hsv'
prosecuted this work.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-13

The PRESIDENT KANsAa-Tle message of Presde'
Buchanan fully realizes the high expectations of the o.
mocracy OF the Union, and justifcs the conhden@F
posed in his wisdom and integrity. The Kansss que
ton the only presented in regard to which heIss
any difference of opinions treated in manner Vhp
cannot fail to commend itself 10 the good sensc and %
Judgment Of all His argument that the direct and u
qualified submission of slavery OF no slavery TO "
people Of Kansas is complete vindcation of pcpus
sovereignty so far the only vital question relating
that Territory is concerned, will remove the fear rn.
many have entertained that the real intention Of w
Kansas Nebraska act might be violated
IBsfslS Corio
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21


HENRY's PATENT-Cot Ydrns.-It is known to
our readers says the Mobile Tribune of the 10th
instant that our fellow-ctzen, Mr.. Geo. G. Henry,
left for the North some weeks since to superintend
the construction Of the machinery for the manufac-
ture of yarns under his late patent Some days since
two dispatches were received--one from Mr.. Henry,
and another from the agent of the gentleman who
had ordered the machinery stating that everything
had succeeded beyond all expectation letter from
Mr.. Henry was received yesterday, from which we
are permitted to make the following extract:
am very happy to inform you that we have com
pleted the connection of my machines, and having
obtained two hundred and fifty pounds Of seed cotton
we tested their operation, and the result com.
pete success. was not at all disappointed, but it
was more complete than Mr.. G. hoped for, and was
beyond the calculations of the many ginmakers,
manufacturers, etc, who were present Before the
trial. they admitted they no reason why it should
not work, but yet it was SO different from anything
they had had anything to do with, they feared it
would not operate successfully. The demonstration
was thorough. make from the gin perfect lass
and gettiug this, accomplish all desire. If you have
had lingering fear as to the entire success of my
improvement, dismissst at once. All admitted the
immense value of it. / succeeded and all who wit
messed the experiment pronounce my success com
pete.
bune, why the proposed improvement of Mr.. Henry
should not succeed and like most others who inves
tgated the matter, the more we examined the fact:
stated in his pamphlet, and the principles which
his improvement was founded, the better we were
satisfied of his ultimate success. All concede, if he
succeeds in his projected Improvement revolution
in the South is at hand. We shall wait, with some
anxiety, for further developments.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

PRESERVING RECORDS IN WALLS OR FOUNDATIONS
OF BUILDINGs.-It is common practice to place the
coins Of tile time, newspapers and other documents
or records, in sealed vessels under the foundation
stones, or in some marked situation in the walls of
new public or otherwise important buildings. At
one of the meetings of the American Philosophical
Society, it was stated by DIR. Boye that on opening
the cornerstone Of the high-school building in Pha-
delpha, erected fifteen and half years ago. in order
to deposit its contents in the new buildng,-the
papers, coins, etc., which had been deposited in a
sealed glass jar were found to be in perfectly de-
cayed and corroded condition, and saturated with
water. 1t was concluded, after careful examination
that the water must have got in from the outside by
infltration-frst through the wall into the cavity
and afterwards from this through the seang-waS
with which the glass stopper was secured. The cor
ner stone consisted OF block of blue marble, in
which areetanguar excavation bad been made, which
was closed at the top by marble slab sunk down
into the stone, and secured by common mortar. The
lime used appears to have acted upon and eorroded
the sealing-wax and the corrosion of the coins i:
ascrbed to the sulphur in the glue or sizing in thu
paper.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21
A Significant Handful.

We understand that certain landbll of which
the following true copy is extensively circulated
throughout the parish of East Feciana. We have
been told that the black cat in the cage expression,
refers to one of the regularly nominated Democratic
candidates for the General Assembly, who is sup
posed to be anything but rigidly prosonthern, and
who endorses Gov. Walkers course in Kansas to the
uttermost extent! Here is the handful
To the Public and Voters of East Feliciona--I,
for one do heartily respond to the ratification meet
ing of the Democratic party so far as the State off
GERS are concerned to confirm what was done at the
late Convention at Baton Rouge. think the Repre-
sentatves and parish officers have been fairly nomi-
mated by party and would object to going into the
meeting to ratify the parish nominations. This looks
as if the parish nominations were not fairly DONE or
they wish to take advantage of the times to get
pledged as many votes as they can Voters pledge
not yourselves to vote for any one for there is a
black cat in the cage and trickery is at work. will
not pledge myself to vote for any one until the cat is
turned out with bell on. Give us time. and we
pledge ourselves to pick the oclln and let pussy
run. PLANTER AND JACKSON DEMOCRAT.
Clinton, July II. 1851.
We call upon the voters of the noble and patriotic
parish of East Felciana without distinction of party
to turn out en- nasse and BELL" that black cat y
Such animals should not be allowed to run at large
without sounding attachment around their necks to
warn unsuspecting neghborhoods of their approach
The big black cat of Kansas has already done mis-
chief enough. Let us throttle the little black cats
at once.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21
Telegraphed to the New Orleans Crescent.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC AND VANDERBILT
L NATIONAL LINE.


NEW YORK, July 2O.-The U. S. mail steamship
Atlantic and the steamship Vanderbilt, both from
Liverpool on the afternoon of the sth inst. have ar
rived at this port. ..ess.g.gs.s,
The Royal mail steamship Canada arrived out on
the 9th. l--
Commercial News.
LIVERPOOL July s.-Cotton closed buoyant, prices
generally unchanged. The sales for three days
amount to $1,000 bales, of which spectators TOOK
$500 and exporters $500 bales.
| Breadstufs closed quiet.
Provisions generally closed quiet Lard closed dull
all qualities having considerably declined.
| Consols for money are quoted at 92s
! General News
The instruction in Naples is suppressed.
| There are tokens of discomfort in the south of
| Spain.
| In the British Parliament, Roebucks motion to
abolish the Irish Lord Lieutenancy was defeated by a
| large majority.
| Prince Napoleon had arrived at Falmouth on his
way to the Manchester exhibition. .L
France.
at the second trial in Paris the opposition candi-
dates were successful. Cavaignacs majority was
over thousand votes.
Arrival of the Black Warrior
New YORK, July 2O.-The Black Warrior has ar
rived fiom Havana She brings no political news OF
importance.
The crew of the American bark Albertina had got
into row and killed Spanish sailor whereupon the
bark was seized by order of the CaptainGeneral.
Additional Foreign News.
The specie shipments from France to the East dur.
ing the year amount to nearly fl,750,O00, from
England 81 100000 average for the half month.
The Niagara, with her part Of the Atlantic teIe'
graph cable, sailed on the Goth.
The French harvest is very promising.
the bullion in the Bank of France is increasing.
The prices of corn and wine are declining.
1t is probable that more friendly relations will soon
exist between Russia and Austria
Murray, the British Minister, demanded to be
allowed regiment to accompany him on his entrance
into Terhan, but the Persian Government refused.
Additional Commercial News.
LIVERPOOL, July S.-Red Wheat is I'd. lower, and
dull. Flour dull. Corn, yellow and mixed, show an
upward tendency. Western Canal Flour SOS. Cd
Ohio 32s Cd. to 33s. Sd. Corn $685. to 36s. Cd. Lard
AIS. Cd. Pork dull and heavy. Beef steady
LONDON, July s.-Sugars dull. Rice quiet.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

MEDICAL SrIRrTUALIsM.--ln a late number of the
Boston Medical aud Surgical Journal there is a very
interesting paper by Dr. Walter Charming, Medical
Spirtualism, in which the writer records notable
instance of the attainment of medical mediums"
one of whose exhibitions he attended. The medical
medium had in consultation three distinguished doc
tors whom he had called from the spirit sphere few
questions put to the medium to what he in the
organism of the patient eectuaily exposed his utter
ignorance of anatomy and the little aid the spirits a
forded him in making up the deficiency. After some
further conversation, the medium was requested to
ask Dr. ---, one of the medical ghosts in consults
ton, what he thought of the ''hourga contraction
"a very dangerous condition sometimes induced after
chlldbirth-but not, by its name, suggesting to an
nnprotessional person any idea of its real character
The medium pondered some time upon the question
IN order, apparently, to make sure of the departed
doctor present opinion, and then said, DR. -
thinks hourglass contactions very good thing and
should certainly recom,nenS it,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

LITTLE TOO FAsT.-We learn that there is a
paper IL circulation in the parish of Ibere which has already
received upwards Of two hundred names requesting Mr. David
sou 70 Withdraw lFelciana Democrat July nth.
great mistake, MIR. Democrat-there is no such
paper IN circulation in Iberyille. We are the right
KIND 0, Democrats down here--there is no such word
as poitlhg in our catechsm The Democrats here re-
gard Mr.. Davidson as the regular nominee, fairly
nominated. If there is any such paper in crcula-
ton, we know it not. You must be better posted
than we are tPlaqnemine Qberville) Gaz, 18th inst
That's the right kind of talk for strict party
editor The fiat of majorities in politica! conven-
tons must rule or else there would be no use in
holding political conventions at all.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

ANOTHER AMoRous CLERGYMAN.-Rey. 7. J. Simp
son, pastor of a Cumberland Presbyterian Church il
Allegheny City, Pa, has been arragned for the Sc
ducton Of girl 16 years ofage who had been placed
in his charge to be educated We have not ascer
tanned whether Mr.. Simpson is one of the three thou
sand, but We presume there can be very little doub
about it, What under the sun are they coming to?
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

LAY ON MAcDUFF.-Tn a private letter from the
Hon. George W. Watterston dated Washington, D. G.,
July It'll says the Baton Rouge Gazette of the 18th.
we are informed that Mr.. Watterston will be at home
in few days. ready to meet Mr.. Davidson in debate
at any time and place he may designate, and as often
as It will be agreeable to Mr.. D. and his friends
Glad to hear it. G Old Tom Green" is represented
by his friends to be perfect " wheelhorseH on the
stump, but wherever and whenever he has met Wat
terston he has been vanqnished. We think he will
be /" wiped OUT finally in November next
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

FATAL AFFEAY.-A correspondent Of the Louis
vile Democrat writing from Summerville, Green
county KY under date of the 9th instant, furnishes
an account Of difficulty which occurred near that
place. which resulted in the death Of Felix G. Beau
champ. The difficulty occurred between Robert ].
Peace and VIM. NJ. skaggs about some traing matter,
when Beauchamp, who was the brotherin.law of
Ekaggs interposed and begged the parties to desist
Hereupon Peace ordered Beauchamp to get out Of
The way or he would kill him. Beauchamp drew a
revolver fired and missed and retreated; wasfollowed
up By Peace, who placed his rifle against his antag-
onist, fred, and literally tore his heart out. This
fatal encounter was witnessed by the wife and chill
dren of the deceased. 5g-....s. p
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

n Observation-Disclosures OF THE JUICE OF THE CHINESE
SUGAR CANE.--In letter to the Patent Office, DR..
Charles T. jackson, Of Boston, writes that he had
put Mr. Wray's crystalized sugar, and lot Of his
obtained from Mr. Wainwright plants, into the hands
of the microscopic department Of the Boston Society
Of Natural History, and that report would soon be
made on the nature of this sugar. Dr. jackson looked
with microscope at the crystals, which rhonl-
bic prsms, Of the canesugar type, which is con
trary to the opinion expressed by DR.. A. A. Hays,
who contends that they nothing but grape sugar,
which occurs in cubes, and not in rhombic prisms.
Professors Bacon and Cook and DIR. Shaw are the
committee who have the subject in charge.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21
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Nos. 10 and q BienviIle street. New Orleans
Keeps constantly hand large and fresh supply from each
steamer from New York Of the celebrated
Xxx RE A NJ ALE
Brewed by Messrs. POuluey & Massy, Philadelphia.
Families supplied any part the city free OF charge with
u fine quality of TABLE ALE aud PORTER.
attention paid orders from Bars of Steamboats,
and general satisfaction guaranteed, by
Y. +. MURRAY,
;ap)Sn and q Un,vil Streat
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21
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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

ONH OF WALKERS" OPERATIONS For ourselves
we acknowledge an inability to discriminate between
the pupc and private character of individual in
so far as to agree that he may be scoundrel in one
capacity and u patriot in the other. That Governor
Walker is not of the highest principles of per-
sonal honor will sufficiently appear from the following
narrative OF one among many similar financial ex-
ploits
When Robert J. Walker was Senator from Missis.
sippi, he ascertained that an old man in MiddeseN
county in this State disposed to sell large estate
in negroes Accordingly, in company with colleague
in the House OF Representatives, Walker made the
old gentleman VISIT and after protracted negota
ton, succeeded in purchasing the slaves. And he got
them on good terms, forthe old gentleman-a devoted
Democrat was charmed by the graceful condescen.
sion OF the distinguished Senator. The aggregate
price or the negroes something more than forty
thousand dollars, for which Walker gave note or
draft payable in New Orleans. But the old gentle.
would not sell his slaves except condition that
they were to be kept together plantation in the
South.
Well the slaves were taken to New Orleans, were
put upon the block and dispersed to the four winds
the purchaser realizing considerable profit by the
transaction The note or draft matured, pre-.
scented for payment, was protested, and from that
day to the present time not cent has been received
either by the old gentleman or his heirs for fifty
thousand dollars worth ofnegroes Meanwhile Walker
| has lived in ailuence and is believed now to be a
millionaire. viii some one of Walkers apologists
mpeach the correctness of this story? Let them try
it. The substantial truth of the statement shall be
verified by testimony which nobody can question.
But this is only an isolated instance. There were
many such in Walkers career, of which the history
may yet be written. Is that the sort of person to
whom the administration should confde responsible
public trust? Richmond South, 10th inst.
The foregoing is pretty severe story. We have
no doubts to its truth. If possible have heard
worse things about Gov. Walkers pecuuiary trans
actions in Mississippi and Louisiana. There are plenty
people about Natchez, opine, who could ga tale
unfold which would match the above If the editor
of the Natchez Courier will only make few enqui-
ries of old citizens of his beautiful town. he easily
obtain the matcriei for thrilling narrative.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21
The Eastern Clarion,
PAIInING MISS

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A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, having thelarges circulation
Of any Country Newspaper the South very respectfully
offered iver;ising MEDIUM the Merchants Of New Or
Orders advertising eft The CRESCENT OFFICE, will
be pr,urtuty attended 70
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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

NMBLE JusrICE.--In New York few DAYS arc.
in case of highway robbery, the indictment was
found the prisoner tried convicted and sentenced
to the State Prison for twentynne years-al in the
space of thirty minutes. The robbery amounted te
bat fifty cents.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21
Secondhand Boilers for Sale

THREE SECONDHAND BOILERS-Double- aued, q feet
long, 40 inches diameter.
THREE SECONDHAND BOIIERS-Doubleaucd, "a feet
long, 3s inches diameter.
ONE sIXFLUED PATENT BOILER, with Fire Box-l2
feet long inches diameter the fire box 30 inches in ue
chamber, complete with CRATE bars blow-of valve etc. with
without small Steam Engine inches diameter of cyn
der and l6 inches stroke in complete order.
TWO STEAM ENGINES Clever Engines) 10 inches diam
eter of cylinder feet strokc together with Shafts Water.
wheel Fanges, Punmer Blocks, Cams and Cam frames, in
complete order, suitable for small boat.
Also DOCTOR ENGINE, capable of supplying boil.
26 feet long 40 inches diameter together with
Escape Pipes, all nearly and in complete order.
MCCAIN & PATTERSON,
jyl4 2p1m corner Deori and New Levee
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-A dispatch Of the 18th from
Utica, N Y, says:
By the fire this morning the central portion of the
Lunatic Asylum, together with the domes were
burned to the cellar, and the east and west wings
were partially burned. The rear wings were unin-
jured. The inmates of the Asylum were removed to
a grove in the vicinity and guarded by several mill
tary companies. There were no lives lost. DR.. L..
na of
estimated at $500 900.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

PuBt1a DOCUMENTS. We are indebted to Mr. =.
II. Hatch, Collector Of the Port, for two valuable
public documents. One is the Report of the Secre
fary Of the Treasury on the state Of the Finances for
the year ending June 80, 1856" The other is Re
ports from the Secretary Of the Treasury, of Scientific
Investigations in relation to Sugar and Hydrometers,
made under the superintendent Of Prof A. D. Bache
and Prof r. s. McCulloh Both are full Of invaluable
information. a N ...a.a..a
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

A BISHOP BURNED IN EPFIGY.-The Catholic pop
ulation Of the Kankakee Valley Illinois, appear to be
very much ncensed against Bishop O'Regan, of that
State, and lately burned him in efigy. He had been
at Bourbonais to take part in religious exercises
when he was met at the depot with banners inscribed
q Depart YOU Judas!n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21
Coal d! Coal {!

R. g. j. W A T S o N,
New I.evee, foot of Julia street,
Are constantly receiving large supplies Of the VERY BEST
QUALITY OF SCREENED
PIITSBURG COAL,
and prepared furnish, by the boat load DEALERS
PLANTERS and STEAMSHIPS at the SHORTEST NOTICE
and LOWEST MARKET PRICE.
S-Panters desiring purchase part only of boat load
of Coal have the delivered at their plantations with
out charge except towing je24 2p3
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

DEATH FROM HyDRoPHoBIA.--On or about the list
Of June Mr.. Samuel Willets, farmer living near
Flushing, Long Island, was bitten by strange dog.
Although the animal manifested decided symptoms
of hydrophobia MIR. Willets took the precaution of
having the wound cauterzed and was otherwise
medically treated. On the 18th inst, however he
was seized with hydrophobia of so violent charac-
ter that he died in few hours.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

The Thibodaux Minerva predicts that Burke major
ity over Miles Taylor, in the Second Congressional
District will be at least thousand. Judge Waiter
ston will beat old Tom Green Davidson or whoeverelse
may be the second nominee of the harmonious y
about the same number. and if the Americans in
the Fourth will only work they should Col. Sparks
will beat Sandidge by handsome majority.
Baton Rouge Sugar Platter.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21
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STAR CANDLES,
70 r B OYLE Il CO.'S
Celebrated Alcohol, French Spirits, Rose
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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-07-21

~ A good article will always triumph
over any imitation. 1t
paradise of hunhug but lei really meorious article,
capable Of doing all that promised it.
any opposition dependent upon inflated notoy; and
Hoseters Stomach Biers bear evidence of this for
has been hold Of by the people
wanting i'll curing any of dyspepsia, in FORM When
these facts why should not appreciated
bY body For sale by druggists dealers gen
orally. jy20 2p6t<W