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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19
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PRENTIcIANA.--Bennett of the New York Herald
boasts that g Mr.. Buchanan has the pluck of Old
Bickory.'' Not exactly. Old Hickory would never
have stopped to ask the question" haven't I some
friend who will cut off Benefits ears for me?"
A young lady in Pittsburg discarded her lover for
his small size. In his resentment he burned her
fathers house. "Lo what q big fire a little spark
kindIeth!"
A New York justice recently sent negro to the
prison for six months for lying No doubt he thought
lying too great luxury to be enjoyed by inferior
race.
The Washington Union charges that the Opposition
:" scent Cuba from atar." AS Cuba is said to have
nearly half million Of free negroes, there is certainly
good reason why she should be scented from afar."
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

One Of the hardest trials of those who fall from
aiuence and honor to poverty and obscurity is the
discovery that the attachment OF SO many in whom
they confded was pretencs, mask to gain their
own ends, or was miserable shallowness.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

MAKING AN ACKNOwLEDGMENr.-NOtm many years
ago, a young man at q seminary in one Of the New
England States was found guilty Of disobeying the
rules of the school, he had actually walked with
young lady, contrary to orders previously given, and
perfectly well understood
Mr.. Edwards (as we will call him) was accordingly
called upon to make Acknowledgements before the
school, or be expelled. Whereup0n, the said Mr..
Edwards arose, and said gi
~ prefer by all means making an acknowledge
ment, to keing expelled from school and acknow.
ledge that walked with the lady mentioned, and
with my umbrella protected her from the storm!
also acknowledge that had not done so she might
have taken cold and serious Illness perhaps con-
sumption, might have been the result, in which
case should have blamed myself, and my teachers,
knowing the circumstances, might also have blamed
me-"
The student resumed his seat with about q strong
evidence Of contrition in his conntenance q was in
the confession, and when proper opportunity oc-
Cured he inquired Of one Of the teachers how near
a young lady and gentleman could walk, and mot
| break the rules of the school.
"Well," said the teacher, walking distance OF
six feet from lady would not be considered An IN
| fingement of CONGREGATIONS"
Soon after, Mr.. Edwards seen walking Ieislrely
on the common, with q lady, be having hold Of one
end of light pole, measuring six feet In length,
| while his lady had hold of the other end
/ As they carried about the stick (Which, ~ iacs,
was no impeachment to their enjoyment they cnatte9
1 and walked and laughed, and walked and laughed
and chatted to their hearts content, but MI Edwards
was never called upon to make but one acknowiedg-
ment IOlive Branch. 81
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

A lady, when told that Mr.. Reecher was about to
deliver lecture on Burns suggested the equal ne
stantly in hot water, that be ought to be preemi,
nently qualified to handle such theme.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

"What in thunder makes you look 90 glum, Tom n
"Oh, have had to endure sad trial to my feel
ipgs."
To your pheelinks! what on airth was i y
"Why, ahem had to tie on pretty girls bonnet
while her ma was looking on !"
Sad trial indeed, Tom. Wonder you didn't
faint u'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

al suppose, Jim, that ii were to jump into tht
water here, should find it over my head and ears.
Over your head, Jack, but probably not over YOU
ears"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

There are many who say more than the truth on
some occasions, and balance the account with their
conscences by saying less than the truth on Others
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19
4 ~. XEGAs, DANCING ACADEMY, A

II ODD FELLOWS HALL.
k4A PROF J. VEG AS respectfully snnouuces to his
friends and the public in general that his Dancing
emy will be for the Odd Fellows Hail.
18th Of November where he with the lib
eral patronage before
paysof Tuition for ChdrenTuesdays, Thursdays and
urdays, from to . o'clock r. NJ.
9eatleniens Class-Mondsys
7 to 10 o'clock r. N.
Ladies' Ciass-Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays
until l? o'clock A. N.
Practising Parties for Ladies' Gentlemen every
Gay.
The popular Chdrens Fancy Balls given BEFORE
once every month.
For terms, apply Prof. Vegas Fellows Hail. or at
Mr. l.. Gabicis Music Store No. 9l Canal street. MO
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19
INTENSIVE SALE OF
MAGNIFICENT FRENCH PORCELAIN
AND FANCY GOODS,
Suitable for
PRE- SE N rs AN FAMILY USE.

8 + N rs A Nd + A LY U 4.
Mr.. JAMES p. JUDSON
Respectfully informs the public that he kas taken the Store
No. 81 Camp and opened large and elegant stock Of
magnificent FRENCH CHINA AND FANCY GOODS, direct
from the manufacturers suitable for Presents and family
The Porcelain comprises complete of Plain Gold
Band and Decorated Dinner Dessert Tea and Breakfast SETS
latest styles
The richest assortment of FANCY CHINA offered in
this city, vz Vases Coognes Toilet Se Gard Baskets,
Cnps Figured Inksands China Cucaxes Toy Tea and
Dinner Sets Puff Boxes Jewel Holders, and Nick Nacks
Bohemian and French CRYSTAL. GLASS Decanters, Cob
let's Tumbers Card Receivers Colognes Fruit Bowls quer
Sets etc. And to induce large sales all Of the above will
be disposed Of after the following liberal plan
With every purchase to the value Of 20 80 and upwards
PREsENT WILL BE GIVEN, varying in value from Fifty
Cents to One Handred Dollars
nLades especially invited to call and examine this stock
fe26 I'm
@, PEBBLE sPECTACLES. THE
- acknowledgements to Gregor Wilson
will continue keep largest assortment of Pebble SPECS
| in this city, and have reduced the prices
Steel Frames. .................... s. 90 to 81 50
Silver. ................... % TO %
Fine Gold. w 70 10 W
make professoal humbug prctensions neither
ay PERSONS vision article equal be found
| in the United States.
N.B-PEBBLE LENSES cut to suit any frame.
| GEO. w. GREGOR CO.,
l dZ IT corner Camp and Canal ss.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

81 Baronle street. between iirod and Julia streets.
The Ladies' Of New Orleans respectfully informed
E9.Epthat the above Academy will WEDNESDAY,
e1 November "a where all the Fashionable will
~ taught.
and AZ to6E "
Extraordinarily Thursday and Saturday. from * 81
Pryae LessonsTuesday. Thursday and Saturday from 10Y
Tcms-adies $40 per month; Children g. payable In
advance. Twelve lessons In the month.
n1-Mme DeBar be her Academy any day
ku1s 10 ~, and ~ 6H. ma
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19
Ayers Cherry Pectornl.

ON BOARD SHIP PEPPERELI. FROM BORDEAUX,
~ below coming Lp
CLARET- 80 casks good ordinary and family Claret.
SARDINES-lOO of loo quarter Sardns in OIL of
r. Rondenet Nantes.
CORKS37 haes Of ne and superne French Corks bales
OF ten to fifteen thousand
l b,le do. 5000 large demijohns do.
DRY PRUNES60 Dry Prunes, in Of "a ars Of
different shapes sizes.
BRANDY p quarter and 16 eighth pipes OF fourth proof Ro
chelle brandy, Lancet"
For sale by s. D. GRATIAA 4 CO.,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19
AMusEMENTs LAST EVENING

ss- Important Legislative act on ed pnge.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

~ See Department columns on 7th page
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

The following is copy of letter Washington
addressed to Bishop White respecting his contribu.
tion to aid poor families that had suffered during the
ravages Of the yellow fever in Philadelphia
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

PRICES OF ADMIssIoN-Dress Circle and Parquette, II
cents Second Tier 30 cents Gallery Is cents; Private
s. each; Private Quadroon Boxes IS each.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

a PROFESSOR J. VEGAS r RID
l1 CHILDREN,s FANCY DRESS BALL, at ODD
7k FELLOWS HALL.
Professor J. Vegas respectfully informs his friends
and the public in general that his third CHILDREN'S
FANCY DRESS BALL will be given o FRIDAY, the
list Of April. 1859, at ODD PILLOWS HALL.
The Bali O'Clock and continue
ell II O'Clock after which the Ball for the Adults will begin.
PRICES OF ADMISSION:
Ladies' and Misses pupils. Free.
Young gentlemen, not exceeding IL 20
Misses and Masters pupils. Free.
Ladies' and Misses wishing to obtain invitations will please
send their and residences the Secretary the Ball
Room Once, TO Professor j. Vegas Odd Fellows Hail.
Positively Ladies' invitations obtained day
the Ball.
Gentemens Ticke be obtained \ the Hall the Music
Stores and at the Ticket Office the night Of the Ball
mi
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

AThe Box Once open for securing Dress Circle Parques
Chairs and Prvate Boxes, from to o'clock, daily.
~ Doors open X to o'clock-Performanco to
monco at TX. ml9
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

SATURDAY EVENING, March 18th. 1859,
The celebrated play of THE ACTRESS OF PADUA-Tisbe
the Actress Miss Coombs; Governor Mr. C. Pope Catana
Mrs A. Senter conclude with the nautical drama Of
PAUL JONES-Long Tom Coffin, Ben DeBar.
A1-To MORO w-Beneht Of Corr Acting Manager when
will be produced the drama Of Toe Wizard the Wave" and
the buresqne Of The Goddess OF Lovs and Music
Andn Of
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

Doors open at 6 Overture at N o'clock. precisely. Box
Office open daily from 10 TO O'Clock P. NJ.
MIG G. g. CHESLEY Treasurer.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19
AMUSEM MENTS.

Stage Manager. Mr.. JOHN SETON.
Treasurer. WARREN.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-19

Sixth Night the Engagsmentof Miss COoMBS the popu
lar young American actress.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03

The Democracy OF the North have claimed
that the candidate for Governor OF Kentucky
and the Democracy Of that State stood upon
the Douglas platform. Mr.. Magofio, thsi,
candidate, was elected, and his Inaugural
Address, - Governor, is published. W.
make An extract from that portion which de-
lines bis position on the slavery question.
Speaking Of the recent decision Of the
people Il the polls, resulting in his election,
he says:
That decision 10 triumphant vindication
OF the Administration Of President Buchanan
from the charges Of fraud and corruption.
and Of the principles and policy advocated
BY the Democracy Of KeDtneky upon the
question Of slavery, which constituted 90
prominent a issue in the late exciting can
vass. The Democratic party endorsed fully
the doctrine Of the bred Scott Decision. In
the language Of that decision. they hold the.
the right Of property ia slaves 10 distinctly
and expressly affirmed the Constitution, and
that the only power over il conferred upon
Congrese 10 the power coupled With the duty
OF guarding sDd PROTECTING the owners 10
their rigbts. Tho power to protest does not
carry along with i the correlAtivs right TO
impair or destroy.
The Territories are the property OF the
6sssss, and ell hsvs m equal right to 70
there With thsiF property, and to be protect
q y its enjoyment. The people who emf
kfats there have the right 70, and will deter
nine Tor themselves, vhsshsr they will or
will not havs slavery when tbsy havs framed
= ecnstitution and propose 70 Congress to
come into the Union a. sovereign State.
Bot they hsse no right to do 90 while they
Ars il Territorial condition.
Doss thai harDonise with the views OF the
Doaglas Democracy Of Iowa, and il il sat-
isfaatAsy sxposisios Of thsir idea Of squatesr
DovsrsisntyI
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03
The Atlantic Monthly ON Public
HChO olu. ssssa


schools. y
The ssMurder Of ne Innocents, z by Rev.
Mr.. Higginson, 10 the sensation article q The
Sspesnber number Of tho Atlantic Monthly.
Y y @ earne.e protest ag0lnst m tnsginary
Do-the-girls Vail. which stsnds = she type
Of tho najority 81 oar "Sohoels for sYSuek
Ladies'" Oar public school system q re-
viswsd, tho writer making the following per-
tinent remarks:
els this magnificent systcm Of public in
strHstion, the glory Of the world, to turn out
m6sly . vast machine for grinding down
Young America, just - the system Of mid
Ole men, similarly organised has ground
down the Irish psasantry? Look q it! -
DOW sfrangsd, Committees are rsspoAsible to
the public, teachers to comnittees, pupils to
teachers, all pledged to extract maximum
crop from childish brains. Each 10 respon.
siole to the authority next above him for :
certain amount, and must get il out Of the
victim next below him. Constant improve
ments in machinery perfect and expedite the
work improved gauges and metres Tin the
form OF examinations) compute the compare
tive yield to nicety, and allow no evasion.
The child cannot spare an hour, for he must
keep up with tho other children; the teacher
darss not relax, for he must keep up with the
other schools the committees must only
stimulate, not check, Tor the eyes Of tho edi-
tors are upon them, and the municipal glory
ct stake every one Of these, from highest TO
lowest, has bis appointed place in tho tread
mill, and must keep stop with tho rest; and
only onoe year, ct the summer vacation,
the vast machine shops, and the poor remains
Of childish brain and body arc taken out and
handed to envious parents--s Here, most
worthy taxpayer, 10 the dilspidatsd residue
Of your beloved Angelina; take her 30 the
sea-shore for few weeks, and make the
most of her,"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03

10. . Enthusiastically scattered through
several northern counties, announce the polit-
1881 discussion between ssHOn. Ben N. sam
nei. and M. Vandiver." A Democratic
asPirant TO the gubernatorial chair haa 10 30
whipped ont 0efors ne Dan beoons ssHouor-
sols,"nand she sisction Of Rspablissn to
congress doss not entitle him to shss prefix
g his name. Snch il Democratic etiquette.
Again, the friends Of the treat Non. elected
have not yet learned how % spell Mr.. Vaude.
ver's name. Well, II docs not require : great
deal Of knowledge Of tho spelling book for
one to be Dem oorut--evsn : Democratic
printer lDnbaqus Times.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
0Ieeley's Letters from California

NOW Is THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBE.
1Ne Sdcrsmsnfo Union, in alluding TO Mr.. GREE
Ley visit to CaiiforniA, says:
His letesS fFsa this State u Tar Tsisurr win
b. watched Tor with interest, and il thev sheuld
net b The mest yslaAbls ever writtsa from this
more extensively resd And believed Than m -
scscuntA svsr published shout California. nv veil
excuse ~ anxiety We shall fsel 10 know rhat
Greeley has said Of u.s.. A~EsT7'-s - -
Mr.. 0reslsy's issssn will All appsar In Tss
DAILY, WEEKLY and SsM-WKxxLY THisuas.-
Terms Daily, -. Semi Weekly, o.; ten oopi,s
or over, TO one sddrsss, ~ sach. Weekly Trib.n1
~ twenty copies or over, to one addres. N s.ah.
and ~ extrs copy TO the. get3ss-up Of the club.
Address HORACE GREELEY co. - 4
ssp3dItw1t Tribune Building,. New York
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03

Tns DBs MorNRs VALLEY wnre 10 publishes
every Monday II this once, 10 one Of the oldss
papers In Iowa, and has = widely extended cireu-
lAsion throughout the Dss Moinss Valley, North
srn Missouri, and Western Illinois.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03

Know Nothing Remin see ees.
Quite an amusing scene oams OF during
the Railroad Excursion the other day. which
afforded great deal Of sport to those pres
ens, and has caused many broad grin 10 the
recital since. That our readers may help
enjoy the fun, We give the conversation a.
related BY % eyewitness:
7. W. Clagett approaching D. W. Xii.
bourne, says" How do you do, sHindoo
Chief2'" "
k.-"You do some of your Democratio
friends great ipjustice by honoring We With
the title Of Chief Of she Know Nothings."
C.-"I never Joined the Know Nothings-
never believed in them"
k.-"How came you In their meetings2 you
and often met thsrs.''
C.-"Well, went in one night in Septem-
Der, and never attended again."
K.-"Indeed! Vas in the East when the
society Wa organised here, and did not re-
turn till some time in November, and joined
sitter that; and found you there when
went IN. When joined, tho Official chairs
were filed mostly BY good Democrats; and
one Of the highest Democrats in town opened
the mysteries Of the Order to me.n
C.-"Well, did not stay in; left them
ct once, and made speeches agsinst them. .
K.-"You left them at the same time did.
When the concern burst up, we ell went out
together. You got in more than two months
ahead OF me, but We all made our exit from
the falling institution At the same time.n
C.-"I tell you never belonged to shem!,,
k.-"l have often heard you say it was q
secret society; il you did not belong to
them how did you get imp Did you not
make t~o or three unsuccessful attempts to
&c. in before they would admit you2 / have
understood there was . little black. sllinp
in your case"
C.-"Well, they played OF on me-"
k.-"Now, Clsgstt, you had better own up.
1t isa little more severe, know, on you
than it 10 on me, because you are politician;
but have no aspirations for ofios, and am
willing to confess that was caught ia the
same trap with the great majority Of my
fellow citizens; bot game out just as good
Republican ~ when went in. The strong
Democratic proclivities Of the institution did
not lead me to change my politics - IL did
some Of my friends"
EXT lakets, with group Of friends, to
e1piGsn how he attended the secret sessions
OF = secret Order several months vithon.
being q member
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03
BecsmIng Afrlcanix.A.

The State Of South Carolina 10 nov taking
census, and in seventeen parishes there is
decrease Of over 5000 whites since 1855.
while the blaoks have largely increased. al
thus rate, the Palmetto State will soon be
Africanissd.--lEx.
South Carolina grows more Dsnon-at;r
every year, and has boon 90 stoa0fast ia hsr
faith, that the next Democratic National
Convention 10 TO be held within her borders.
but With all her increase Of black popals-
ton, she wants more "niggers," and demands
the renewal OF the slave trade; and the Dem
ooratie party will grant her demand. II kent
in power. Surely, Democracy and sniegers'
60 together Ledger. So
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03
Mr., Rusch's Appointmenss.

The appointments Of Mr.. Rusch for this
part Of the Stats are - follows. He will
speak chiefly in the German language:
Fairfield. Monday. Sept. 6th, In the afternoo DON.
Ottumwa, Tussday, Sept. Sth, /"
OskAlooaA. Wednesday Sept. TIL, In the evening.
Pslla, Thur.day September 9Th,
Monroe, Jaspsx Co, Friday Sept. 9th, in the af-
ternoun.
Nsvton, Saturday Sept 10th, in the evening.
Homestead, Iowa Co., Monday, Sept. 18th, in the
afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03
u The army il Utah conaista Of thr.A

u The army 10 Utah consists Of thrss
thousand men. The total cost Of ito main.
tsinAnce 10 about Eve millions Of dollsrs per
snnom. But under the policy Of the General
uovernment IT is utterly usclsss. The Nor
mons and the contractors who swarm about
Toe var Department, are the only persons
benefited by the army Of occupstiop IL Utah.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03
INDEMNITY!
70 nERcIlHfs AND FOgWARDEgS OF KROKUK!
ne Fer Cent. DiviAsA IN CasAi
THE HOME INSURANCE CO..
OF NEW YORK.
Caah lsaets, July i lisa y, 4H,@3 70.

TH1 HOME INSURANCE COMPANY are now
fully prepared, In addition 10 their usual Fire
sactiities - insure property Sin transit som New
York, Boston, Philsdelphla and BAltimors 70 all
En-, Canals and Railroads, and to oiIsr - ssterr
Merchants and Others importing or exporting
psspsPty inlsnA, su0dent indu0emsnts 70 obtain
their InsuraDoe Ar n0nR.
n. D. TIN BYCK, Agent Ct Ksokuk, II fully an
tAsfissd % ia1s spsn Policies, ara mako coatrsot
Agrsemsnts % - favorable terms snd rates - can
= o6Aainsd h rsspsotsbls Companies In Atlsntic
satdes, allowing he assured full bene1t % DFRsCr
OAea A1aAxs, fully eqsai - ths'sDcxr DrvYDsxp"
81 0ot al Osm pennies, which has Asrstofors gone
INTO ~ sD1ses u scssifnsss ard tobssn Oh Aast-
- sitts. Ths Hone Policies ars Of new form
and very nuch simplihsd, giving the indemnity
pato Ter.
Al isssss sqaitahly ali listed and promptly paid
hsrs,U II. ,. TKN -RYCk, Agsat,
= Oesnss ~ Main and "a Sta, Keokak,
S Augnn t,'6o-110 Na A
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03
Ills on the dollar
Dem ocratic
Administration.
Republican
Administration.

Average rate Of tar under Democratic rule
is shown By dividing l6a BY s, Two AND On
SixrKENrH per Annum.
Average rate OF tax under Republican rule
y shown BY dividing n BY 5, ONE AND Orr
HALF per annum.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03

G1Hon. Reverdy johnson il about to visit
Paris to have ~ eye {now blind) taken out.
Some years ago, while Witnessing duel, the
ball from the pistol OF ono Of tho parties
struck . tree and glsneing into his eye, de-
stroyed ito sight. The serious operation Of
removing tho whole ball OF the sys has now
become nscsssary, and surgeons advise the
resort to Paris skill.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-03

Rate under Democratic rule 2 I.l6-under
Republican rule II mills on the dollar.
Statement OF the rate OF per cen1Im al
State tar levied in each year since the or
ganization Of the State Of Iowa: