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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

STATE OF LOUISIANA, I
Parish of Orleans, City of New Orleans. 5
Be remembered that the 18th July 1851 before the
undersigned Justice Of Peace and for the city aforesaid
personally appeared Charles j. Mansoni Secretary of the
Mutual Insurance Company of New Orleans who be-
ing duly sworn, according law does depose and the
foregoing Just and and correct transcript
from the books of said Company.
and subscribed before me, this 18th July, 1851
[Sgnedl C. }. MANSONl, Secretary.
[Sgnedl CHAS NJ. BRADFORD,
Second Justice of the Peace for parish of Orleans
The Board of Trustees have resolved interest OF
Six cash. outstanding certificates Of profits
holders thereof their legal
after the I'd Monday of August prox1mo also declare dvi
end of forty as cent? The nat earned
miums of the for ts ending the tn OF june
1851 which certificates will be issued on the 18th September
and resolved further that after reserving ONE
OF profits that all the outstanding certificates of the
company the of s5J and e5l aud per
of 1852 be redeemed and paid the holders thereof
or their legal rep esenatives as follows
That of 1850 and after 18th Of August next.
That of 1851 on and after 18th of September next.
And rs per 1852 and after 18th of October
which all interest thereon will The certificates
produced the time OF and cancelled the
tent paid.
THOS. A. ADAMS, President
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

MooDy CAILs - Moody the shirt king, sounds his
horn and soon we may expect his faithful subjects flock
ing the palace of Canal and Royal Streets to leave
their orders their winter shirts and Undertaking for
Moody leaves in few days for his mandatory in New York.
and is ready take all Meantime his stock of
goods is as extensive and weassored ever and cheaper
than before He is selling excellent shirts at dollar
piece and other articles III proportion. See his card
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24
4s6 0rIears 4aiIu Crescent.
NEW ORLEANS:

JGU5IG ~ 6ls - ~ -
NEW ORLEANS:
MONDAY MORNING, AUGUSTA, 1857.
Recent Publications.
~ Js3A5
We have received from the publishers, through
Mr.. J. b Steel, copies Of the following new books:
HISTORY or ROME, from the Earliest Times to the
Establishment Of the Empire. With Chapters on
the History Of Literature and Art. By Henry g.
Liddell, b. D., Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.
New York: Harper 4 Brothers. @
Al valuable book for the student, as well as the
general reader The history besides being systematic
and lucid is model Of fine writing the work of one
of England's most finished scholars. It is a neat
volume Of $50 pages, profusey illustrated with wood
cuts.
THE NoRrHwrsr CoAsr; or, Three Years Resi-
dence in Washington Territory. By James u.
Swan. New York: Harper Bros.
Az volume of much interest. It aims to give
general and concise account of that portion OF the
northwest coast lying between the Straits OF Fuca
and the Columbia rivera region which has never
vet been fully or particularly described The scenes
witnessed and adventures encountered BY the author
In that wild country, and amid its wild inhabitants,
will enlist the interest of every reader The book
consists Of $50 pages finely printed with wood Illus
trations.
A CHInps HISTORY OF GREECE. By John Bonner,
author IL Child's History Of Rome etc. New
York; Harper 4 Bros. si 4as4
This il treasure of history, simply and prettly
written, and 50 well illustrated, as to offer all the
charms Of romance to the youthful mind. It is in
two volumes, handsomely printed and bound.
THE RosR on AsHURsT. A novel By the author Of
Evelyn Malston,' 4 g Emilia Wyndham, etc. New
York Harper Brothers.
Another mosaic Of the trials, trbulations joys and
sorrows Of English life written in the Autobiography
icalstyle, and winding up with happy wedding
Through Messrs. A. Mygatt Co.. No. 40 Camp
street, we have received copy Of
TIE TESTIMONY OF THE ROCKS or, Geology in its
Bearings ON the Two Theologies, Natural and Re.
yealed. By Hugh Miller, author Of 8 The Old Red
Sandstone, y " Footprints of the Creator" etc.
Boston Gould \ Lincoln.
This Is one Of the most remarkable books of the
present day, and will command, as did the previous
works Of the author the undivided attention Of the
literary scientific and theological world. It was in
writing the conclusion Of this work that the great
brain II the anthor failed and led him to destroy him
self The work consists Of twelve lectures profusely
illustrated and contains besides, the Memorials of
the Death and Character Of Hugh Miller, with an
Account Of his Funeral Obsequies.n It is neat
volume Of FIVE hundred pages and one which will be
universally read.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

:. TIE GEM.'-The family grocery of Mr.. E. L. Ber-
cier No. q Baroune street. at The start and
merit that Supplies freshest groceries
oldest wines and liquors always there
being great upon the grocery those who the weak
good living Better supplies had where
See Nh. Bercier's card.
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TEHUANTEPEC COMPANY.
COMPANY

NEW ORLEANS, July 30, 1857.
Whereas the report made this Board by the President
to his late mission to Washington in urtherance of the great
enterprise which the object of THIS Company satisfies
That no arrangement whatever could be made with
the owners OF the daay grant behalf Of this Company
That 1t was impossible OBTAIN the mail for this
Company; and,
That title of sloo grant was not IL this Company
other parties having acquired under rights derived from Mr.
Sloo without the knowledge OF this Board: and ~
Whereas in the opinion of this Board the title sloo
grant not being IN THIS Company the organization of said Com
phnt has no basis to rest upon and continuance
f this Board existence would deceive the pbic and
ply induce IN the prosecution enterprise that
can never be accomplished by this Company great dis
credit Of this Board therefore, be 1t unanimously
Resolved That this Board be and same hereby dis
solved. ' $50
Resolved That the members of the Board severaly hereby
resign iherefrom.
Resolved That these resolutions published
different newspapers Of this city.
Resolved, That this Board adjourned sine die
certify the foregoing be copy from the minutes.
l.. HEYL1GER, Secretary.
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IL AND MARINE INSURANCE.
No. AS Camp street, New Orleans.
Ii f E.
NEW ORLEANS BRANCH OFFICE
United States Life Insurance Annuity and
Trust Company of Phlladelphia.
CHARTER PERPETUAL.

Assets January l. 1857 "a
This BRANCH OFFICE Of the above well known Company
established in New Orleans, October 1851 since which
members and Commercial Men who have prudently relied
bred and Thrvseyen Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty
four l0lOO Dollars (sl37 22i lO)
for Life Insurance White Perons completed
and Policies issued without the delay of reference the Pa
The undersigned continues insure the Lives White
Persons and Slaves at the table rates and by has
pleasure in submitting his friends ind the public fol-
lowing
". H. Letehford Il Co., North, smedes Co.,
J. Burnside K Co, A. D. Kelly Co.,
y W1 n. n Ne Pepkin Co. Sos 4 Mg fnmss
C9mmack, sqares West, John Meginnis.
John Pemberon President Merchants Mutual Insurance Co
Thoma sloo President Sun Mutual Insurance Company;
John Calhoun, President N o. Jackson and G. N Railroad
H'R c 81 hs' Thoa au R B s;s Ee!'"e'
$4,000 Taken n Single Life.
directfrom this Branch Office and Losses
Pamphlets Blank Forms etc can be obtained at the Office
JOSEPH BENsAboNsD, II. D.,
In attendance daily, from Il NJ. to- P.M N.
FIRE, RIVER AND MARINE.
THE INSURANCE COMPANY COMPANY, OF THE VALLEY OF
Cash Capital-all paid ..... $500 900 90
Assets, January l, 1870 43
This Southern and reliable Company continues through
undergTed her Agent to issue Policies against Loss Da
Rivers II a, the current I rites OF premium
the Of New 6rsan Local anu many
In addition documents in his Office the Agent by
peF%E!ssI0pH . ,ete T TO to sam1 F. Moore sco
J. T. boswell 4 Co., Robert A. Grinnan,
0'> Vt" '''' - 0''' HARMON boaVE i'D'
General Agent for the Southwest,
m No ann
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

LANpRErH's TURNIp SEED.-Mr. r. Collie, at No.
81 rayer street, has received full supply the cee
brated seed this growth See advertisement
In snnher column, ~ ~ 5slz.l 81. lE-.. N. y n.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

CARPErs AND MArTINas.-For these articles, in
largest variety cheapest prices call upon Messrs
A. Co., No. 10 Chartres street We call the
attention Of housekeepers to the advertisement att
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish OF Orleans City of New Orleans. I
Be itremembered that the 18th January 1857 before
het subscriber, Justice OF the Peace in and for the city
aforesaid personally appeared Alexander Brother President
and James H Wheeler, Secretary of the Homo Mutual
Company of New Orleans who being duly
cordng do depose and the
just and from the the
said Company. A. BROTHER, President.
JAS. II. WHEELER, Secretary.
Sworn subscribed before this day of January
1857, CHAS. NJ. BRADFORD, Second Justice of
the Peace of the Parish of Orleans,
The Trustees resolved
Per cent the outstanding certificates profits the
thereof their legal and
MONDAY, the 9th of February next.
Board Of Trustees have also declared dividend Of
FORTY l per the earned premiums Of the Com
the year ending 3l December 1856, for which
hcaes will be issued and after the 18th of March
AThis Company continues insure against the peril of the
seas rivers damage fire. the of
premium, Office, No. rs Camp street.
ALEXANDER BROTHER, President.
JOHN R. SHAW Vice President,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

BALE RorE AND CAsrsR OIL--Large supplies Of
these articesbot strong ayhaye received by
A. Dougherty Co., No. % and IS Magazine
street. See advertisement fl'f u
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

BoGEL's CoRNER.--This famous place, formerly
Beach the Of Chartres and Cusonhbuse Streets
holds attractions public The foun
tain IN itself institution backed by founs Of fresh and
iced Congress- Settlers and Blue Lick Water always be had
draft The perumery and toilet department is also
plee therefore wonder that with many faci
Identifying the exterior and refreshing the interior
human Boge1s should be popular with the public
and with the lady public We call attention to Mr.
Rs Advertisements in another column - il-. "
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

RICH AND SPLENDID P APER HANGINGs.-It will be
worth any one's while visit the esabsh Mr. F. New
hail. No. 60 Canal street. and what modern progresve
has achieved in The variety
and offer something suited every See card
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA -TuE CON
~ Exercises the academic year
will take place the 2Sth July inst, at o'clock r NJ
The guardians students patrons and friends
of the University respectfully invited to attend without
any further notice. $780,
Glasses English French Mathematics. Conn erCal Cacu
atons Peaushp Book keeping will continue IN opera
ton during the months of August and Sep Inoef ~ -. .
Military for academic year ie5-5S to
take charge Military Tactics perform the dnes of
general dscpnaran Apply At the corner OF bAFohe ana
iyI5 I'm $3.50 Prof, LOUIS DUFAT,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24
MO ExCusE FOR LEAIxY ROOFS

FROM VIM BROWN, ARCHITECT.
To MAY CONCERN hereby testify that have used
warrens Fire and Water Proof Composition Roofing for the
last four years and public buildings The In
lernationa uoe NJ Niagara Falls having $50 feet frontage
and the Engine House and Machine Shops New
York Railroad Buffalo, with the roofing
have had difficulty and have heard no complaints
and do hesitate IL saw in opinion formed from
with its that is the best
roofs now in use its cheapHess durability and
susceptibility of teug readily made perfectly ghl, ana lis
great power resist fire. -
Baltimore, February a. 1854. VIM BROWN.
All who these Roofs and consequently
best qualified speak ntegenty the subject bear the
testimony They thoroughly tested the
Ageys Warehouses; their decided superiority all
ohtr Roofing materials used for Flat Roofs has been fully
established
TEuS, RICHARDSON & co. the emily persons author
ICED Roofs OF this description In this State.
slrder Mechanics Exchange. 10 ST. Charles ST.,
New Orleans.
Refer 10 Nsssrs. A. F. COCHRAN HALL. an
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24
INSURANCE.

OFFICE OF THE CRESCENT MUTUAL
" INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ORLEANS. = In
conformity with the requirements of their charter, Cres
ment, viz ~
Amount Of Premiums received for year ending
Amount Of unerminated risks July lst 1856 i8g $50 45
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

HOUSES AND LOTs ON OLD LEvEE STREET AT AUG.
TIosTwo houses and lots Old street between Hos
pia and Baacs to be auctioned at noon to-day at
the st. Lonis Rotunda AS the will be cash down. an
excellent opening offered capitalists For particulars see
advertisements, under auction head.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

HOUSES AND STORES FOR RENT OR SALE.-House
hunters and end something suit them by
calling upon Mr. Walton at the City Assessors Office Room
No. l5 City Halt The properties his disposal advertised
in another part Of paper with all essential particulars
Look over the list
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

PERRUMERy, VERY CHEAP.-We would direct the
special attention Of the ladies the advertisements Of Mrs
Boyd No. 1865 Camp She sells the finest kinds of
fumery, at the very lowest prices.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

DALLEYs EXTRACTOR AND WILSON'S DESTROYER.
These preparationsone annhato of bodily pain,
and the other annihator of and always
had quantities large small Messrs j. Wright Co.,
al Nos II and Isl Charres The advertisements in
another column specify thsir merits IVY
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

MACHINE SEwING.-It should not be forgotten that
Mrs. Boyd No. l5s Camp street. does order all kinds Of
sewing by Of Singers machines and likewise sells the
said machines. See her card
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

Coop THINGS AT THOMPSON & BARNEs'.-In ad-
dono large supplies groceries kept hand by Messrs
Thompon& Barnes, their sve establishment Nos a.
23 and Is Common street. have just been received large
plies Of champagne cider ginger wine peach brandy Baltimore
oysters pie fruit ETC. See advertisements in another column
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

bLGIE RS WAREHOUSES; TO
n COCHRAN 4 HALL, Agents, No 81 Iiraver street, who
prepared to mud The
terms 'oad and Pig Iron, Liverpool and Bulk Salt
sfor terms, ETC., apply as above, seq
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24
ARTICLE XIII.

At all meetings of the stockholders and all elections
ory of the stock represented such meetings shall govern
except that such meetings called for the purpose of
ing diminishing the capital stock of the Company for
Of the purposes in the fifth the act Of
Legislature of Louisiana entitled An ac for the ganatio
of corporations tor works of pubic improvements aid utility
approved March lh 1855 shall be composed persons ho
ing in their own right or as agents for Others at least hre
iourhS of the stock of the Company in order take valid
binding action in the premises all other meetings of stock
holders, and at all elections majority Of those present
REPRESENTED Shall govern.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

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stfees, we nase feceiseu S =. :. 49,.
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Thg Is one OF the most f61narkaOie Uouhs VI ZIG
nya.ent dav. and viii command as did the previous
vs x sba a,+yor fJ,e ,,nf1ivided attention of the
49, q. Is: .,s ~ 4,,ao,o,;coI rvorl5 II waa in
iitSsaAys ses1eAS'los $50 -s -. 49, .
wriang me CONCLUSION q this "ofh that tic sloae
brain o the author failed and led him to destroy MINI
aof The work consists Of twelve lectures profusely
=, 80 ..,..;,, h,.;a.. +ba 4e Rran,or;oIs ~
Aiesst sSSu' 0 s' -, -, -,
Inc Deatn ana CnarActefs VI nuBu nliief, VIII an
Account of his Funeral Obsequies. 1t is neat
yoi,,r5a AZ ave hundred paetes and one which will be
.---rs., ~, - ~ 71 49,
universally Iedu. 9Fli n .5-5sstH-r = BIZ t5
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c1hel - ~ ~ -,1 = , - - =
70, ~ the corner ol MAgaains ahu aia'i ' -.
ceaved portion q tne'r ial ana W,n'ef ~
this however tha 'ney wshto give pfecsaence s n,e
still on mana eiganuc soch " so'niaei e'oiins " t
men, youths anu Dogs ~hieh tne, are ooe'is o a. M
and VIII continue the Closing oa a. me
Prices nnai aes .annArs, VI UNI 'ne ''0''
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NEW BOOKS At MaGAET q w. ss-4dessis =.
Mygatt Co.. No 40 Camp street. have received suppes Oh
late and popular books ior me eaoing Oh 'ne o e w
t1'S'NlissFG - -. !. - II. -.
Doors, SHOES AND BRoGANs-Large supplies OF
these articles hsys been received per ships Express and Ed
800, y ~. 1s. 49,, ~, ortr,.nt comn,ste
: So. - : - -. - e. - ~ n.at
~ sns = Va. w., 80 A. a..
p'osan' ~ ii ' $500 -. .N-s.N.S,
GRovkh bAhsss olMiNs m. mAohishs ansss
famous ann,ni,a'of y ,aoo, eN .
here are never equal to the demand and they are becoming
hgay popa'as 's s ~. Az, - ,; So
~ 70 z oanp ssee' - ~ ~. g..
Louinann, aissis'ipp'' AeA , = So ~ =, -
10 order for no charge for teaching he use Of them
ana money re'undea sh'aiu my ,Ai = a..
invoice Oh inc machihes mas Jus' oeen teoe N r
eiesan. ~oia wv nAe.ns, anu ny ,eN De''e y
soon. see M. cusnlns ? aoset asen's semen q, ss
49,, f,.,,,t nF,o5 Az sb;rtI l,iro. so,nds b;u
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morn. and soon W. may Apees = ~ s
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24
ARTICLE XIV.

The President and Directors shall power by.
laws for the and regular transaction of bus
to hold receive purchase and convey under the corpo
rate name property, real personal thing
Say for the construction repair Of the roads
herenheore described with tracks they deem
necessary determine the line and loo ton of the roads and
make all necessary the purposes aforesaid
purchase all Materials machines vehicles teams ships vessels
and steamboats, and all equipments de- med by them
useful for the purposes of the Company and in do
thing and effect the objects of this
charter including the fixing collecting Of tolls for anspor
taion Of passengers freight and mails
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24
ARTICLE XIV.

me directors snail nave power 70 appoint all oceh and ser
wants OF the Company fix their compensation and remove them
pleasure money and issue therefor bonds
other obligations such and such conditions
may and the property the Company
serI he nuYru therenI.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

stated annual meeting of the stockholders shall be held
week before election of Directors report
the last years operations and business and for examination
the condition of the affairs which
Of the financial and other affairs of Company shall be
laid before the meeting by the President and Directors tsn il
Office Besides this meeting, the President aud Directors may
call others when they think proper aud shall be their duty
time the written requison Representing
onefth OF the stock OF the Company call meeting Of
Stockholders to take into consideration any affecting
interest OF the Company All meetings of khoders shall
he held at the office of the Company the city New Or
leans.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-24

The Board of Trustees have resolved to pay interest Of
per in cash the outstanding certificates of profits
the second Monday May and have declared
scrip dividend of THIRTYFOUR PER CENT: the net
earned of the ending February D. 1851 for
which certificates will be issued and after the first day Of
June, 1851. CHARLES BRIGGS, President.
A. CARR1ERE, Vice President.
q, P, JANYIER, Secretary
The true Democrat., 1857-01-20
Wengesddy. Dec. l4.
Senate convened.

Prayer.
 Mr. Clark presented the petition of 2S cti- zens of Sebastian county, praying the passage of an act to attach all that portion of Sebas- tan county which lies south of the Porteau mountains to the county of Scott
 Mr. Clark introduced at the same time bill to carry out the prayer of the petitioners, which was read three several times and passed.
 The appropriation bill for the years 1857, and 1858, and for part of the year 1S56," was taken up and after various amendments thereto was passed.
 message was received from the Governor stating that he had signed and approved sum- dry bills, the titles of which are given in the list published in this paper
 On motion of Mir. Royston, the proposed amendment of the House, providing the State of Arkanras shall not be sued in any of its courts, was read the second time, and passed to the thlrd reading, on o-morrow.
 MT. Hammond, from the committee on swamp lands, to whom was referred House bill " to punish the making of cut offs" submitted majority report favorable to the passage of the bill
 Mir Gaines, from the same committee. made minority report adverse to the passage of the bill.
 The majority report was adopted and the bill passed.
 Senate took a recess.
 At half past two o'clock, the Senate con- vened.
 On motion of MT. Totten, House bill "to provide for the purchasing Hempsteads Circuit Court Reports" was taken up and passed message was received from the Governor informing the Senate that he had nominated and appointed Samuel II. Hempstead for soi ctor general of this State, under an act prov. ding for such office, approved Jan. l4th, 1857.
 Which nomination and appointment was unanimously consented to by the Senate
 Various bills were passed, for the titles of which the reporter refers to the list published in this paper.
 The Senate adjourned until to- morrow morn ing 10 o'clock.
The true Democrat., 1857-01-20

=. or the Indian dedartment. the military
 ..5smv. and invalid pensions, were severally ''I aI first and second time, and referred to the ''J message was received from the House of representatives, by MT. CuLLoM, their clerk, ,"dronnciug that the Speaker had signed ap en- rorle5 Joint resolution (S. No. 44) granting fur ]. Ior a time to the creditors of Texas to present ,beir claims, and for other purposes; and it ,ss then signed by the president pro tempore
 The Senate djourned to Tuesday:
 i,,,ion oC the Legislature of Arkansas, in- ong their delegation in Congress to procure ...ta5lishment ofa weekly mail route from W.Idron ,Ve I in Scot county, via John Jones, to 1o5n 5IIS w. slassons on the Porteau in Sebastian '0I Ate, the consideration of several private bills u"u.e adjourned to Tuesday.