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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20

BURNING OF THE SHIP JOHN ELLIOT THAYRR.-On
the 10th of September the clipper ship Edwin Flye
arrived at Guaymas from Patos Island loaded with
guano; Captain Weaver officers and crew all well.
The Flye brought down from Patos Island the captain
and part Of the crew of the clipper ship John E.
Thayer, which was lying there loading with guano,
when, on the morning Of the 18th Of September she
was discovered to be on fire, and was soon after
burned to the waters edge and sunk.
Her Captain makes the following statement:
left San Francisco on the 18th July, in the ship
John Elliot Thayer, owned by Benz Bangs and Nathan
Thayer, of Boston. | was bound for Patos Island,
Gulf Of California, for load Of guano, stopping on
my way at Mazatlan and Guaymas for orders. We
arrived at Patos Islands the Goth of August moth
ing material having occurred on the passage. On
the 18th Of September after having taken in about
three hundred tons of guano, ut O'Clock in the morn
ing the ship was discovered to be on fire in the for
ward part of the upper between decks, near some
thirteen barrels OF pitch which were to be used in
cauking the ship outside.
All hands Immediately went to work to endeayor
TO extingush the fire, and water was passed rapidly
between decks for that purpose We had good force
pump and hose, but they were of no avail, as the
ship was too high out of water for the pumps tC
work, as we had only about oue-tenth of our cargo
in. The fire gained rapidly US, for as soon as the
barrels Of pitch burst they carried vast sheets Of
flame to all parts OF the ship that in ten minutes
time she fire from stem to stern and in fifteen
minutes the flames had reached her royal trucks, 50
that it was perfectly impossible to save the ship.
was dangerous even to attempt to scutte her, and
as it was with difficulty that we escaped with ON
lives in the boats, very few saving clothing than
| what was on their backs. We saved nothing from
/ the ship but the three boats in which we escaped
The ship burned Ory-seven hours after we left down
to feet forward and Is feet aft and then sunk il
! u fathoms Of water. About forty men were EN-
poyed for twelve hours trying to save the hall, bu
their efforts were truitess having nothing but buck
cts to work with. Measures have been taken II
secure the suspected or guilty parties
| WIN. FOUSLAND
Master Of the shin John Elliot Thaver, Of Boston.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20

From TAMPA, FLoRIpA,-The Tampa Pennsuar
Of the 3Oth says:
The health of Tampa is improving, There are
but four or five cases of fever within our knowledge
and they are not at all dangerous. During the past
week the weather has been quite cool, with North
wind, Thursday night we were favored with light
frost.
All that is necessary to restore the usual health
our city is for all persons away from it to stay away
for two or there weeks yet
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20

DtsTrrgAyoa At GctrAAs~--A Letter published in

DISTURBANCE At GUATHAs~-A letter Published in
the Nsw York Herald says
a revolution 5raas ont 10 Guaymas about the LIT
Ok OCiODer last, caused by the local authorizes h4y-
ing sold some Of the lands belonging to the Pueblo OF
Guaynas which was entirely against the wishes of a
great portion Of the people Of the place who declared
that theauthorities had right to sell the same, and
that it not their wish that any suCh sale should
be made the titles to the same passed, the auth0r
ties contending that they had the right to sell and
would do 80. The people armed themselves, took
possession Of the forts and imprisoned the PFefeCt
the Judges Of the First and Second Instance and
Of the Coanci!men threatening to shoot them il their
demands were not ac3eded TO- and their rights re-
speGted This the authorities pledged themselves to
do, and we're liberated.
Some few days afterwards, the authorities not
moving in the matter the people again took posses
sion Of the fort back Of and commanding the town
and the road entering the town from HeFInislo and
threatened to take the authorities and shoot them il
they did not fulfil their pledge. After some conside-
Fable negotiation during the day the people agreed
to give the authorities until the evening Oh the 10Th
10 do as they had promised. This was the state Of
affairs when our informant left the morning Of
that day.
Capt. Charles P. Stone, chief Of the commission
for the survey Of the state Of Sonora with his party
Of engineers ETC.. were at Guaymas, all WELL and had
been bard at work. Lieut.. Maury, member elect to
Congress from Arizona and New Mexico, was In
Gaaymas, in good health and spirits would return
TO Arizona shortly, on his way to Washington.
Private letters of the 10th Of October from Quay
mas confirm this statement and say that Capt Stone
with bis surveying party, consisting Of about thirty
Americans occupied three houses in the center Of the
town directly between the opposing parties and if an
attack had been made upon him he would have hoist
ed the American flag and fought under it, being well
armed and having plenty Of ammunition, and brig
in the harbor mounting two nine Founders. Lieut..
Mowry also there ready to lend assistance with
I h mar
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20

INDIAN HOSrfLGTIEs IN I0wA.--We learn that
there are unmstakable indications general hostile
feeling amongst the Indians along our Northern iron
tier, and that the mpunity which has hitherto at
tended their outrages inspires them with confidence
in their attempted repetition.
special messenger has arrived from Spirit Lake
with dispatches for Governor Lowe representing that
the Indians are collecting in larger numbers than
ever upon our frontiers. The tone and bearing Of
these Indians is bold insoent, and threatening, and
they have already committed numerous depredatIOns
upon the property of the white settlers in the vicinity
OF Spirit Lake, The horses and cattle OF the cti-
zeuB disappear mysedousy, and in several instances
it has been asceIaiued that they were stolen by the
Indians.
Miss Gardner, one of the captiVes taken and re,
leased in the spring of 1851 is again living at spirit
Lake, and recognises among these Indians some OF
Iuk.padutah's band who were engaged IN the butch
cry Of our citizens that winter and by whom she and
others were taken captive. The danger OF similar
hostiIies is regarded as imminent and settlers are
standing on guard day aud night, and will continue
to do SO till i military force shall be sent for their
relief and protection.
We are happy to learn that they will not be kept
in suspense nor disappointed in their hopes OF aid
from the Governor. Upon the reception OF the intel
igenCe that our fe0wc citizens were again eXp0sedt to
the peril Of the bloody scenes enacted winter before
last in the vicinity Of Spirit Lake, Coy Love prompt
~ issued orders to Captain Martin OF the trontier
Guards, requiring him to march with his company o.
about fifty men with all possible dispatch to the
scene Of danger [Neokuk Gate City, 9th.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20

NOTICE no PosTMAsTERs.-The law and instruc.
lions Of the P1stOfllae Department imperatvely re-
qure that the postage all transient printed matter
shall be prepaid by postage stamps, and that such
matter be distinctly postmarked at the mailing office
practice has also become common, among certain
class Of postmasters, of buying patronage to hei1
respective Offices to the injury Of those naturally en-
titled TO it, by allowing to the mailing party por
ton Of their own commissions on the legal postage.
We are requested to say that hereafter any neglect
on the part of postmaster to obey the above insruc
tons, or any such unfair practice for obtaining pa
tronage, will be considered by the department good
cause for the removal Of the offender.
Washington Union.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20

FLASH LITERATURE AND EDWARD EvsRErr-We
find in an exchange the following surprising para
graph:
Edward Everett has handed over to the Mount Yer
non Association $4,000, received from Bonner. o
the New York Ledger, in advance for series of ar
tioes to he published weekly during year, to lie en-
titled Mount Vernon Papers.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20

A WoRD TO E3BRYo BRUIsERs.-As many of our
young men have been considerably excited in regard
to the late prize fight, and have become somewhat
emul9us Of a bruiser,s life we think the following
from the Cleveland Plaindeaer may not be amiss
ITO those able bodied young men who seriously
contemplate adopting prizedghting as profession
it may be well TO state that scientific pngsts usually
come to bad end. The father of Mr.. T, Hyer, who
enjoyed the distinguished honor of participating in
the first ring fight in America, died of too much
liquor the Upton Slasher died Of too much row
Belcher Kay died of too much knoek.in-thehcad
VIM. Pool died Of too much bullet; Paudeen died OF
too much knife, and Yankee Sullivan died OF too
much Vigilance Committee. So they GO Any mum
Der OF Chickens Pets Siashers etc, have deceased
in various violent and wretched ways. They almost
invariably come to a bad eud, and some Of them, we
are pleased to state have come TO ropes end, In
fact, pugsrn, professional Or otherwise, don't pay
The champion may strut and swagger and swear with
his shiny black belt for o while, but Fate seems to
have ordained that he shall die miserably. Avoid
therefore, the Prize Ring, young man. Avoid it as
spectators MS well as actors Sell old clOthesgo tC
lectanng on RefoGm-peddle chesnuts-become a
wandering dealer in tin.ware-ake To street preach
ing-become Local Editor, egcn--but by all means
avoid becoming brniser."
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20

The following production IS probably by SAKE.
Whether new to the reader or not is sure to amuse
him:
a widow bold was Betsy Brown
That CHANGED Tom Young to know, sir
She was in flesh little gross,
And he little grocer,
Now Betsy rather fancied Tom,
And Tom was wont to utter
While selling tirkn' and "iresh lump
He'd have no other but her.
So they were wed-one evening twas
Her mourning laid aside,
She at the altar altered stood
haunting, dashing bride.
And Tom spoke out the marriage VOW.
That all his freedom fettered
And thought that now he had won his Bet,
His lot in life he'd bettered.
Mistaken Young for, as a wife,
Had he some young miss taken,
Instead Of this bold widowed one,
He had not been torsaken.
Awhile they happily lived although
She had teasing way
OF getting what poor Tom had earned
In weighing teas all day,
Which scarce in purse, then straight was
spent,
Her person to apparel
The while Tom, botling up his wrath
Thought he such waste could bear i'll.
It CHANGED, however one stormy night,
The rain was tieTcely pouring
While Tom sat pOrng DER the news,
His spouse in arm chair snoring
The door bell rang-the night 50 foul
NoWonder made one pull it
With savage force. Tom started IN
As though struck by bullet.
The door ajar, an ugly mug
Appeared before his sight
Thought Tom You're in dripping state
To drop in, sueha night"
Out spoke the stranger That you've wed
A Betsy Brown, they dare hint
No heir, hope, yet No! Then here's
To make myself apparent
Then strobe he in where Betsy sat,
Despite all Toms restraint
She gave one look, then shreked, ant
sTOOned-
Twas real and no faint.
To rub her then each took hand,
And there was great ado
One brought some water, one brought salts
AT last they brought her to,
30, John, my first, can this be you "
Said she, that broke my mapping
1t cannot be your spirit, for
You entered without apping.
we heard you'd met an awful fate
On CALIFORNIA; shore
stage upset--you broke your skull
And SO we gave you oer,"
Said john No such stage tragedy
Fer happened to me yeti
a placer full OF ore was all
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20

People who are SLOW to think may find encourage
meEt III the conduct OF Bllf3n who would rewrite
tlvOrlte sentence twenty times, and was four.
teen hours in finding the proper word for the turning
Of period! Boieau confessed to hunting three
hours Tor rhyme
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20
9t1 OrIeans 4aiIg 6restent.

LIST OF LETTERS
UncnIIcd for and Remaining In the Post
ONCE at New Orleans up 20
FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 10, 1858.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20
The California Widow.

The following production is probably by SAKE
Whether new to the reader or not is sure to amuse
him.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20

Editor Weekly Times Howard Lodge No. 10
y. Marine Hospital. Nathan, cOlored man
Phoenix Insurance Company Pastors or Deacong
Baptist Church
s, F. MARKS, P. NJ.
New Orleans, November 10, 1858.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-11-20

Initials.
Hannah, a servant, care of Mr., Andr,
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22
NEW MANAGEMENT.

HAVING for the past eight years faithfully ' II tried the Credit system in this vicinity, and ound to sorrow that it is not only ruinous to ourselves, but to our friends. We have therefore to the conclusion to adopt the system of RE!sDY PAY, confident that by so doing we can offer much greater inducements to our customers than those who sell on a !ong credit. and In many cases neur get their pay. Consequently those who do pay are charged 4Nuch Higher Prices to make up for others deficiency.
 If you would buy goods in the cheapest possible way PAY WHEN YOU BUY. Do not be deceived by any statement that Mir. Credit will make; de- pend upon it it is false Credit pays much greater price for his goods than Cash and of course must get greater price. Cash offers us induce ments so much greater than credit can, that we have adopted his system-Quick Sales and Small Profits.
 We have just returned from New York and other markets with a great assortment of Goods in our line. bought almost exclusively with CASH, and at prices which defy competition.
 We only ask our friends to examine our stock to be convinced that q Hard Times has sneaked off withOvt even |" kick"
 ALvORD & BROTHER
 Wolcottvile April 19 1858.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22
New Spring Goods, l858'
 At the Rec Hive!

AN IMMENSE STOCK JUST RECEIVED, A bought at a low figure, and to he sold cheap for eash, work or produce, comprising among many others Black and Fancy Dress Silks, Bareges, and De Baiges. Also, French, English and American Muslin de Laines, Printed Lawns, Brlliants, Cling hams and Calicoes of all descriptions. Also, Whae Linens, Shirtings, Sheetings all widths and Mus lins, Lawns, Ribbons, Flouncings, Laces, EdsingS, Collars, Sc. Dress Trimmings, fringes, &c. in greatest variety Aso Ladies' Boots, Shoes Gloves, Hosiery, &c for all. Also, White and Printed Shirts, Shirt Bosoms, Collars. &c. Also Broad cloths. Cassimeres, Satinets, Tweeds and Summer stus in variety, and every thing else wanted in the Dry Goods line.
 Also, Paper Hangings, Borders, Window Shades, &c.
 Also, Geese Feathers, and Hemlock Boards and Brick. Also, Groceries, Crockery, Cutlery, &c, Sc. Gg| Please to call and see them.
 $. N BRONSON. Litchfeld. April, 1858.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22
CHARLES MACKAY IN A SLAVE
 PEN

The following is from recent letter of Chas. Mackay to the London Illustrated News:
 On my first arrival at New Orleans, lin- gered few moments at the open door of slave depot, without daring to go in, lest should be suspected of espionage, or mere cu- riosity, and be expelled. But seeing among the company an eminent merchant of New York, whose friendship had been fortunate enough to make, and whom knew to be no slave dealer or supporter of slavery, l walked in and joined his party, drawn thither, like my self, by curiosity. On one side of the room the malesslaves, with clean linen and shining new hats and boots, were arranged and on the other females were disposed in their best attire, nest of them exceedingly neat, but some be- dizzened with ribbons, of colors more faring and tawdry than elegant or appropriate, was immediately beset with entreaties to purchase.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22
LYMAN BEECHER's COURTsHIP.

An eminent divine, who is as universally re- spected as he is well known, many years since came to the conclusion "that it was not well for man to be alone." After considerable pon dering, he resolved to confer himself in mar riage with certain member of his flock.
 No sooner was the resolution formed than it was put in practice, and getting out his cane, he speedily reached the dwelling of his mis- tress. It chanced to be on Monday morning, day which not many New Englanders need be told, is better known as washing day." Unconscious of the honor that was intended her, the lady was standing behind tub in the back kitchen, with her arms immersed in the suds, busily engaged in an occupation, which, to say the least of, is more useful than romau- tic. There was knock at the door. "Jane, go to the door, and if it is anybody who wishes to see me, tell them that am en- gagged, and cannot see them" The message was faithfully rehearsed.
 "Tcll your mistress" said parson B. that it is very important that should see her."
 "Tell him to call in the afternoon ,ns aid the lady, "and will see him." But it was una vailing.
 But must see her now" said the minis ter of the gospel "Tell me where she is."
 So saying, he followed the servant into the servant into the kitchen, to the great surprise of her mistress
 Miss -, I have come to the conclusion to marry; will you have me ?" was the minis. ter's opening speech.
 "Have you P replied the lady. "This is a singular time to offer yourself. Such an i'm. portant step should be made matter of pray. CT and deliberation."
 "Let us pray" was MT. B.'s only response as he knelt down by the tub and prayed that union might be formed which should enhance the happiness of both parties. His prayer was answered, and from that union SO singu larly formed, has sprung up family remark able for talent, including Rev. Henry Wart Beecher, of Brooklyn, N. Y, ard Mrs. H. B Stowe, author of Uncle Toms Cabin.'
 rThe above story is very nearly correct aocoun of Dr. B. $ courtship and marriage with his present or third wife, who was Boston widow. The moth CT of Mrs. Stowe and H. W. B., was the Doctor first wife. 8 most excellent woman, whose remain , lie in the cemetery in this village
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22

A NEGRO TURNING WH1TE.--The Worces- ter Md.) Shield says, correspondent at New town writes ns as follows
 "We have living in this place negro we- man, aged about fifty years, named Hannah Smith, who presents the rare phenomena of Q negro turning white This change has been produced by the absorption of the pigomen- tum ingram, or coloring matter of the skin. Her body, arms, legs and breast are entirely white, with the exception of some spots, rary- ing in sizefrom dime to half dime, dispers- ed over her body and limbs."
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22

THE undersigned would respectfully invite all those who haqe unsettled accounts to call and settle up. On account of HARD TIMEs'' we have not called for settlement with our customers the past winter, and in order that we may now meet the de- mands against kindly ask them to call and pay up all back arrearages. Our bills hereafter will be made out at the expiration of each month and presented for payment.
 As regards MEATS and VEGETABLES we will HAVE CONSTANTLY 8 vARIErY of the best the SEASON and MARKET AFFORDS, and as our terms are cash our prices shall be eorrespondingly low.
 We tender our sincere thanks for the patronage we received last summer, and we have now our arrangements made for supplying the citizens of afford we hope by untiring attention to please we may merit the patronage of all. l. BENNETT T. WARNER. June 1, 1858. 6
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22
NEW GOoD8!

ITS now receiving an assortment of SUMMER U GOODS purchased in New York the past week consisting in part of Lawns, Organdies, DeIaines, Wave Chalis Plaid Briliants, Napkins Table Cloths, &c.,. Hdkfs., Gloves, Hosiery, Parasols, &c:, &c
 ALso-A good assortment of CROCKERY and GLASS WARE, of new and desirable patterns.
 Litchfeld, June 2, 1858
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22

N0tice.
 THE SUBSCRIBER IS NOW PREPARED TO execute all orders for MACHINERY or CAST INGS at his old stand at Baldwins Mills in WASH INGTON, CONN. All kinds of Machinery, Mill Gearing, Shaf,ing Puleys, Saws. and Saw Arbors. Irons, of al sorts made on the improved plans. Particular attention paid this part of the business strict attention to business to merit the patronage of generous public all orders thankfully received: H. BALDWIN. !, Washinptop. Ap,l lst, 1858. 49-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22
J. IT,. q u q d'5 .4saf GALLERY OF DaguerreOtypes, AmbrOtypes and
 Photographs,

NO, SOUTH ST., LITCHFIELD, CONN.
 Established in 1850.
 WNLEvEN YEARS have now been spent by him 1Z in the constant practice of producing pictures with the camera, concentrating the rays of solar light upon the chemically prepared plate. This, with the great number of persons who have favored him with their patronage, should be considered a sufficient guarantee of his ability to execute pictures in the highest perfection of art. He would also ac knowledge the many obligations he is under to the people throughout the county for the very liberal patronage he has received at their hands, trusting that faithful attention to business, and determi- nation let no poor picture leave his rooms, will insure to him continuance of the same.
 Charges moderate and satisfaction given.
 Litehteld May A. 1858
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22
Dissolution.

NNHE copartnership heretofore existing under the mutual consent dissolved.
 BENNETT T. WARNER,
 EGBEIsT L. WARNER. The business will be continued under the name oi B. T. WARNER. Ltchfeld, June l, 1858.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22

.-"Mith Timmouth, I'm alwayth real glad when you come vithiting our honth !" " Are you my little dear? You are very fond of me, then? 2"
 "No, Mith Timmouth but we alwayth have two kind of pieth when you are here to dinner,"
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22

The other day Jew was quizzing an Irish man, and kept at him until he somewhat az. gravated, when, turning round. he tartly re- marked, "Yes, dom yer sowl, if it badr't been for the likes of yees, the Saviour would a bin alive now, and doing we'll"
 A young man who has recently taken wife, says he did not take it half so hard to get married, as he did to get the furniture,
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22

NRossMATS Shaving, Hair-Cutting and Wig M Making Rooms-under the Mansion House, Litchfield
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22

ID oBERT M. TREAT, Manufacturer of corn l0 shelters, churns, safety tug irons, &c.,, South Earms Conn.,
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22
MILLS AND MILL-STONES.

VuNHE Subscriber is Agent for the sale of Hall x u Beardsley's Portable Mills and Mill Stones, of all sizes-Mill Bolts Corn Crackers Smut Mills, &c, for sale.
 Agent also for the Patent Asphaltic Roofing, cheap durable, and perfectly waterproof and fire-proof This Roofing has advantages over all others for cheapness and durability. Samples sent to parties who wish to purchase examine. Chain Pumps wholesale and retail. Force and Suction Pumps, the best article known in the coun- try.
 Please call at Baldwin's Mill. Washington, Conn, and examine the above articles.
 H. BALDWIN. June 1, 1858. New Goods New Goods
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22

EYEGLASSES AT 2S CENTS.-We are selling a 4 siyI air article of Molasses at the above price. ? A word to the wise, Sc. ALVORD & BROTHER. ar Wolcottyille, April 25.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-07-22

UyHE CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT OF GOODS in the town, for cash and exchange only.
 ALVORD & BROTHER, Wolcottyille, April 26,