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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02
OPPOSITION POLITICS.

4 d
The following 10 from an esteemed friend. Al
though not intended for publication, We have con.
cluded to insert it. It may do good, and can do NO
harm. We will remark, en- PEASANT, that an I'D.
journed opposition meeting will be held in this city
on the second Monlay Of the, present month:
MONROE, La, Aug. 25, 1859.
Eds. Crescent: write from no personal consider.
alton, but as citizen who may, without intrusion,
claim moments attention from q public Journalist
when he desires only to offer word for tho public.
have, through number after number of the
Weekly Crescent, eagerly sought for some Indication
Of concerted purpose to organize State opposition
to Democracy, or rather to the corruptions usages
and abuses Of that portion which claims the equvo.
cal honor Of being considered the true Democracy.
The elements Of opposition are various in source.
but sincere and unanimous in motive, and would,
il combined, form harmonious aggregate. Ameri.
cans, Old Line Wings, and those Of the Democracy
who can longer tolerate the abuses of the party.
not only may be united but now by their anities
gradually growing into one
The issue will not rest on platforms The Demo-
cratic party may adopt good or a bad one it is
nothing to us, because it is nothing to them and for
any practical purpose, might as well be the Koran
and date from Medina. 1t is the spirit, the animus,
the life of the Democratic party that we oppose or
desire to oppose. To do this we must organize and
without an organization, we must tamely submit to
become the sers party which, from uninterrupted
success, has degenerated into mere despotic ma
jority.
Without an organization, we must in November
next forego the exercise Of our dearest privegethe
elective franchieor must, contrary to our precepts
faith and our consciences support the false, des
potic "true Democracy"
Without organization, We will be guilty Of sin of
omission against our friends in other States who
have fought CALAMITY, and have not struggled in
vain. We should second their efforts and if defeated
we will at least be moving towards national or.
ganzation for the struggle of 1860.
Organization can be effected by single act-the
nomination Of State ticket. 1t growing late, and
We can hardly spare the time to call a convention
from all parts of the State but am satisfied that il
friends in New Orleans would take the initiative
and nominate ticket it would be readily and gladly
supported by the whole opposition strength Of the
State. We have no sectional prejudice; nominate
State ticket, and Sisyphus will roll his stone again.
know that yours is not partisan, but an indie
pendent journal and from your known sentiments,
expressed with your usual candor and frankness. we
by common consent, turn to you for word of
comfort. This is why write to you.
Yours, respectfully G.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02
aw1LL PRODUCE A SENSATION

A dispatch from Washington to the New York
Tribune Of the 26th states that Immediately on the
accession Of Lord John Russell to Office as Foreign
Minister Of England he addressed to his Government
dispatch earnestly demonstrating against the re.
opening of the slave trade between the United States
and Africa. If the dispatch is published" con-
tinues the telegram to the Tribune, it will produce
sensation" We presume that the recent extraor-
dnaiy increase Of the slave squadron announced is in
dutltul obedience to the commands which the Adj
mnistratlon has received from John Bull conscience
keeper Of our Government, and dictator to the j.
on this side Of the water The English j. B. is the
stronger intelligence" and he winds the American
j. B. around his finger in way which must be very
gratifying to his domineering spirit Through Lord
John he quietly puts him through his Exeter
Hall catechism on the slave trade question, winks
at him as much as to say, you'd better do it, sir
and straghtway ]. B. Of the White House increases
the squadron of slavecatchers by more than third
over treaty requirements without authority
augmenting the ridiculous expenditure which the
country has to stand for sustaining that service
The amiable old Pennsylvania better go to England
at once and take service gentleman.in-wai in
Lord Johns household he loves so well to obey his
beck and nod.
We don't think the publication of this English
American correspondence will produce very pro.
found sensation in the slavebuying States,' for
tney have long passed the point when any action
which the Administration can take, whether in con.
junction With England or not, will cause sensation,
unless y shculd be something sensible, and then,
indeed, mere would be sensaton!-a sensation as
eA.lsoIolnary and unusual as the character of the
ACT. y. b. must not try to create sensation nv
DONG something which heg thinks offensive To the
South, for Ne are used to that sort Of treatment
BY his Administration, and don't mind il in the LEAFS.
We would be disappointed by any other course.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

AN INGENIOUS ExPED1ENT.- During the heavy
rain storm which drenched the vast multitude as
sembled to see Deaye walk his rope above the Cen
essee, fashionaby dressed lady coolly took off her
bonnet and deliberately fastened it underneath her
skeleton skirt, then tied handkerchief upon her
head. What saving of bonnets, if this lucky idea
had happened to strike the thousands Of ladies' who
stood In that drenching rain.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

hugh, one Of the editors of the Baltimore Exchange,
was assaulted in an omnbus by man named Paul
Placide. Mr.. r. fired four shots with a revolver,
slightly wounding Placide, when policeman inter.
fered and arrested both parties. The difficulty was
in regard to publication in the Exchange.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

The MINIATURE SHIP, the +" West Wind" which
has for some time been the cynosure on the lake. is
to be ratified off tomorrow evening at the United
States Hotel, in the Third District. All chances not
paid for up to that time will be resod. See adver-
tisement. IE
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

CoTroN PRESS FIRM NoTIcE,--The firm of Read
ing, Pasteur Co., having been dissolved by limita
ton, notice is published that Messrs. G. N. Pasteur
d Brother have purchased the interest Of Mr. A. B.
Reading and will henceforward conduct the business
of the Tyler Cotton Press.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02
TALK ON 'oHAnGH.

81 "a s455al I
The most Important consideration on rue Caronde-
let yesterday Was the prospective receipts Of cotton
for this present month. We commence It with the
following quantities received since meridian on the
3lst ult by the Choctaw, $50 bales Aline from y.
Martinsville, ll8; Minnesota, from Red river 251
Grand Duke, from above vicksburs, 2675 Golden
Age, 9s6 jackson Railroad. los aundries' liz
total 47e7 bales The receipts for the corresponding
day last year were 1858 bales. The Natcnez VIII DC
due this morning with good load, which viii make
the receipts considerable In excess q ass year Inc
demand for the staple at this moment iol FRANCE
The last advices from Liverpool do no' noo out any
encouragement for purchasers tor .na' malkes AZ tne
present curTcncy-ll4c. 20 COST nete' Heigns 80,
exchange l0sa must bring I'D 70 cover Our latest
quotations are II extreme inc general salk yesser
day did not seem 70 inculcaso large transactions at
the present prices many Pal.les' however, were
much occupied IN forwarding their annual circulars
and reviews 10 tner respective patrons and rom all
appearances the Post-ohce employees must have had
very active time OF IL yesterday; the depositing
boxes o. me once were crowded Jam null at an early
hour, ana We nave heard OF some OF our merchants
forwarding nve hundred, one thousand and even if
teen hundred. THESE latter hgures We confess, stag
ger u.s. ous We give them as the talk however, is
saie 70 assume that the general number ranged from
between one hundred TO i've hundred copies There
were many complimentary remarks on our financial
review, ana II was late IN the Day before many
parees got tnfouen the perusal. we were grained
70 observe tnat u was received Win 30 nign favor.
Inc great western trade Is daily enlivened BY ar
hyals OF s'eampoats from 81. LOUIS and tne ohlo
river, bringing iali cargoes OF produce which, Of
course comes 70 declining market, under very
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

HEENAN VS.. SAyERs-The New York Clipper
states that the proposed fighting match between Tom
Savers the English champion, and Aaron Jones, has
been broken off, and the match between sayers and
the Benicia Boy put in its place.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

TAUNTON COPPER CoMpANY-Messrs Hobart &
Fose No. o2 DRAWER street, the agents Coz
per for the sss of braerS roofing
shea,hns metal yellow na bolts .nd spikes, We
direct attention to their published in this morn
iups
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

To SUGAR PLANTERs.-A competent person de.
sres situation and arager of sugar
application to be made to VIM. H. Leyerch 4 Co, "a Old
Leyee. See advertisement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

DIssoLurIoN-No Notice Is Published that the firm Of
Hart, Thomas CO., has been dissolved BY the death
Of Air. Andrew Thomas and that the title Of the new
firm Il Hart 4 Winter.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

10 BANKERS AND MERcHANTs.-A gentleman who
has been for four hank adverses for stun
ton in another column.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

A@A Gentleman and his WIFE, who EXPECT
the city October wish to engage board in pr
vate family Would prefer family where there are no Other
bsardes and for the comforts would not object
paying VERY LIBERAL PRICE. If required would fur
nsh their own apartments Further particulars can be OBJ
tanned application to VIM L. CUSHING No. St. Charles
street. who is authorised make contract fot the parties
9pxt
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02
jy2s 2ply
II Card.

MISSISSIPPI FIRE COMPANY No. herewith returns
Its most sincere thanks Messrs E. j. HART Co., for
freshments provided after the fire last evening.
Oh. BRAUGHN, Sec'y.
New Orleans, Sept. l. 1889. seq 2plt
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

1@We are authorized to announce Henry
DAMRoN candidate for Constable Of the Seventh
Court, Fourth Decentralization November 7,h 1s59-and
oblige MANY FRIENDS
auSO 2ptuo7
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

M3rSi1th Ward American Club-This Club
BY resolution meets regularly the FIRST FRIDAY of each
month until the fst Friday Of September from which time
1t will meet weekly. ,,an
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02
DR.. George W, smith.

DENTIST,
Having resumed his practice will attend to professional On
Easements at his Office No. III CANAL STREET. nearly op
posite Christ Church. IA soN
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

BOARD WANTRD.-A gentleman who is willing to
pay Literally desires to engage board for himself aud wife in
private family. See advertisement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02
Hobart s. Foster,

No. 1O2 GRAVIER ST., CORNER ST. CHARLES.
AGENTS Or
TAUNTON COPPER COMPANY,
For sale Of
BRAzIERs AND ROOFING COPPER, assor'ed sizes.
YELLOW sHEATHING METAL, all ,izes, l6 to % oz,.
YELLOW METAL NAILS all Sizes / to 2 inches.
YELLOW METAL BOLTS, :.
YELLOW METAL SPIKES, :. seq 2plm
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

assss l1Esezos Qfse CoxrAxy No. 2o.-The officers
! - ~ ~ Company arc elsewhere notified
4 = ~ gnias monthly meeting On Sunday
pasnine NH & 10 O'Clock.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02
Cabinet .Mukers'-
UPHOLSTERS' MATERIALS

Gilt Cornces, Hair Cloth, Shades, Cured Hair. EnAmelsd
Cloth Curtain Goods Cords and Tasse varnsh Gps
Fringes Springs Buttons aud Twns Glue Picked and Com.
Moss Csmphene and Alcohol Burning Fluid Paina and
Oils, Wall Paper, etc.. at the LOWEST CASH PRIC1s By
HEATH b CO.,
ms 2ply No. 10 Camp ssreet
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

B-Fifth Ward American Club-This Club,
by resolution meets regularly the FIRST WEDNESDAY
Of each month"; until the first Wednesday Of September from
which time 1t will meet weekly.
By order of the President. au22 2ptf
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n8-For Congress-Ne are authorized to am
LAWRENCE D. NICHOLS Of the parish of Ascen.
son the opposition candidate represent the Second Con-
gressional District. sus3 2ptao7
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

SLOnt s Co.'s Improved
S E w IN q M A @ H N E s
MAKE THE STITCH ALIKE ON BOTH SIDES.
Price, from SOS to 500.
ss-salss.room No. IS Camp street.
M. 8. HEDRICK,
Agent for Louisiana Mississippi and Texas
nJ-Agent wanted. au29 2plm&w
City Hotel Hat Store.
The firm of JOHNSTON 4 TURNER being dissolved by
mutual CONSENT the 18th nst undersigned takes
method of informing his friends patrons that he will
continueto
CARRY ON THE HAT BUSINESS,
IN ONE OF THE STANDS OCCUPIED By LATE FIRM.
No. IL CAMP STREET,
and respectfully asks contnuan Of their CUSTOM
His STOCK OF HATS will be large and selected with a
view to the wants Of the public. and at
Prices Extremely Moderate.
THos. s. TURNER,
City Hotel Hat Store
au2o 2p12t No. IA Camp street.
Dress Trimmings.
Just received beautiful assortment of Colored and White
DRESS TRIMMINGS.
Also
SPLENDID ASSORTMENT
GENTLEMEN's WALKING STICKS.
LION & PINsARD,
"a and Sc Royal street.
iy1s sptf Corner Bienvlle st.
Insurance ONCE, As Camp Street.
UNITED STATES (MUTUAD LIFE INSURANCE AN
NUITY AND TRUST COMPANY.
Assets .Sl,595,766 81
Losses paid at this office since ls5,...... 1854 10
OF which has been paid to date in 1867. 39SS5 30
$4,000 TAKEN ON A SINGLE LIFE!
completed Policies issued by the undersigned
without the delay of reference the parent Office and
all LOSSES paid here
FIRE, RIVER AND MARINE INSURANCE,
Delaware Mutual Safety Insurance Conn
pany of Philadelphia.
Assets .sV2,foo Ut
And
TIE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE VALLEY OF
VIRGINIA..
Cash Capital.... 100000
The undersigned is prepared to Issue Policies against
loss damage by Fire CITY Coun.ryl the ex.en. Of
$4,000 any risk. Also, River and Marine Cargo
Risks, at current rates of Premium.
Policies of the above we'll known Companies are held by
large number of merchants City and Country risks and
by nearly local Company in the city rensurances
A Cash Return Fire, River and Marine Premiums will bs
made to those desiring ia lien Scrip Dividends and the
agent is fully authorized to adjust and pay losses with the
prompness of any good Company in the city,
The best city references given application the Office
share of business is respectfully solicited,
HARMON DOANE, Agent,
anlo zpim No. IS Camp street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

lsssproped and Ds-tIItasss Sclbsssss I
70 Bs DRAWN Br
wOOD, EDDY 4 co.,.
-suscsaer to-
Samuel Swan Is Co., and Gregory, Maar
u Co..
Ard now Managers Of the
GEORGIA, DELAWARE, MISSOURI .AND-KEH-
fUCKY
State LOTTERIEsl
SPARTA ACADEMY LOTTERY.
Capital Prise, oSO, O0O-T1cksts only el0e
NEW AND SPLENDID SCHEME,
1hs following scheme will b. drawn BY WOOD, EDDY
Co.. suocsssors to Samuel Swan Co.. Of 0sesgia and
Gregory Aaury, q DsawazsJ Managers Of The spAsas
Academy Lottery. Of Georgia. in each thsr single Num
bar Lotteries for AUGUST. 1858, AUGUSTA Ca IN pQh-
Lilo, - follows: s.as lo.-.F ia
Glass 50 Draws Saturday. August 8. 1850.
Glass s. Draws Saturday, August 10, 1855,
Glass "a Draws Saturday, August 20, 1850.
Glass IS Draw Saturday. August ~, 1885
s,Ass PRIZE
H1ARLY 0Hl PRIZ1 re- 1vJRY 1I11 x1oxaSs
The following Superb Scheme will be drawn
leach SATURDAY IN JULY
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02
ronN11nmn W. SOUTHERN AaRIcUL-
3 AE A 8sS TURR y III. n

wsl MR8KMW w. 9OUTFABRH A6NICUL. .
TURn.
..ss...s \, ...so..i issjonsv. Northern statisti.
~ cv.,sinr.ii, .jv,ns q iseuep. II not ignore.
-. .s;s..,. e ~ .rortsnoe Il the COTTON cron
nj cshs, .t.nl.. 81 ~ south = tho essential se
-. = ~ .eon,s vsalth and vell m,t.ined III.
~ ,t..s,.. NAV an fond of in.titutinr comn.ri.
49,. ss-.sr IL vaue of IL ~ cron q IN North
-. q. sescn crn ~ r.. fonth - aho- nat cation
y g such srest kinr d commerce .,.r nj. n ~
49,. a. Isso. the h.y cr n ~ Nc,.h -. ,..,v.
r,Il,or e;vht hnnsr.s thc..,a .,rh. hrna..a ~
aitv.eIrht tnns vorsh 49, 7o7 oso ~. v.,n. !,
the cotton crop fov ia : ma v.ar =. eos eoa 7oo
a. amount which ~. cenm. r.turn. 4 1850 v;n
.hov 4 i. ao1hl.a p,t .nn,,.s. a.. ~. s.I,s -
nv INV cron ma Nan aoorls ;r.,s.d u -. iran
that Of The cotton cron vh,t vonld n h,ye done to
suntaln ~ co.rci.l ~ nno N n. nation abroad
what vonld Il bav. aons to snnsrze exchanges
With foreiun conntr,es vb.t vonld 4 have done to
save Tia nation ftorn commercial crisis ending ia
vide-snread h.ntrnntcv hv enabling M 70 balance
COR exoorta e,pst our Imports and nav for the lat
mr. Il j. this oalnlation Of the relative values Of
hav "a ecAAon cron. ana ana which the Northern
skst,.t,c,an .enioslv avoids that exhibits the i'm.
porsancs q ~ rreat southern staple which makes
tbe vho,e countrv. North and South, rich What
vealtb oes ~ hav crop bring into the country? It
Y = 49,. NJ. ,,o.e - 4. othsr rronct.
l, IS. Va.s,. - a.e,,st.. f.or, ~ ,r,.ians =
!. .osh.- s,;. ,,sh,n ~ IN u.
-. 4. 49,. +, ,,s No,sh.,r .tsnIs.
NJ NJ, u NJ. ~.
~ -. = s.tn IA. h,..ch.s oc,.t 10
ss 1870 4. r.rs ,,,o,,n. M rosh;n. o,,a ~
.ss.s 3 81. Wh.,s.s -. ar... ;,
~ sc,.h.-, 1870. !. !. !, r,.r .hon,a 49,
- f..s M. 1890 ~ .ro.ha. 90 -. III
80 = -.r. r,or. ,r,,, o.h.s
..S ,,.,r,s;.. 80 80 y. Il. -,
wealth, sustaining our commercial equilibrium by in
ccnrts,.ct ~ ar.;r ,.cn;s;to ~ ~. ~ -. T.,
,,crt.t,cr..
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

1B-The manly moustache If w hitened by
Time or Redeemed by nature becomes Instantly night
under the operation Of CRIsTADoRO'S EXCELSIOR HAIR
DYE. few moments suffice to metamorphose head of
ha which cfends the by its hue into of beauty
rngets if rrematurely frosted by Sickness
Or naturally Of an uuoveabe coler, changed rch
warm brown or splendid and feike black in ten minutes
by this wonder working preparation.
Sold everywhere. and applied by all Hair Dressers.
aug 2pln&W CRISTADORO. No. 6 Astor House, N. z.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

9-The Drugs commonly administered to
Fever and Agu patients generally runous system
instead Of cur+tive and srengthenng yet the
yised by sefsueien old better Some
thing needed which shall be the product Of profound skill in
the healing art yet beyond the ordinary profess
son This desderaum is supplied by the distinguished Dr.
j. HOsTETTER whose Biters take rank among the most
powerful medicines devised Its effects speedy and
certain Even the settled Of the disease to the
tonic properties of the Biers.
Sold in New Orleans, wholesale and RETAIL by j. WRIGHT
and Isl Charities street, sole agents for the Southern
States and to whom all should be addressed and by
druggists and dealers generally everywhere AUG 2p6thw
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

&6The Great English Remedy-Sir James
CLARxE'sCELrsRArEp FEHALE PILLS Prepared from pre-
scrpton Of Sir J. Clarke, NJ d. Physician Extraordinary to
the Queen.
This well known medicine imposition and safe
remedy for Female Difficulties and DISTINCTIONS any
whatever and although powerful remedy they contain
nothing hurtful to the constitution.
10 Married Ladies' 1t peculiarly suited. It will In short
time, bring on the monthly period with regularity.
These Pills have known to fall where the drec
lions on the second of the pamphlet well observed
For full particulars get pamphlet Free of the agent
NJ B$l and postage stamps enclosed any authorized
agent will insure bottle containing fifty pills. by return
Of mail.
General Agent for the United States JOB NOSES Rochester
NY J.WRIGHT CO., New Orleans Wholesale Agents. and
sold by all respectable Druggists fe8 2ply&W
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

a9-Spring= Beds-S5 to SO SO for the best
Spring Bed In existence Howes Paten No. 1873
New York. Examine 1t, address the ELLIPTIC BED
SPRING COMPANY for their descriptive circular Special
inducements to the trade and local agencies jy 2pdWly
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-02

SW0rth Reading and Thinking about
B1N1EGER'S OLD LONDON DOCK GIN-Desgned for
the use of the Medical Profession and the Family having
perseded the socaed " Gins,' "Aromatic," Cordlal"
Medcated etc. is endorsed by all the prominent ply
scians chemists and connoseus possessing all those in
rinsic medicinal qualities onc Durec which belong
to an OLD and PURE GIN. Put up Quart Bottles and sold
byall Druggists, Grocers etc.
A. NJ. BININGER 4 CO.,
Established l778-sole Importers
jy2s 2ply No. 3ss broadway, N Y
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01

Our MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS IN THE LEGIsLA-
ruRE-The Grinding Committee having re-
ported favorably upon the bill to remodel the
departments Of our city government, we may
soon expect to hear Of the passage of the bill in
some shape best adapted to throw the bulk Of
our Corporation spoils and plumber into the
hands of the republicans. We await the action
of our rulers at Albany, from the "rural dis
tricts," however, with that hopeful resignation
which anticipates something Of relief from any
thing in the way Of q change. Besides, as our
taxpaying fellow-citizens have been too busily
employed in other matters to attend to the
affairs of our city government, when they have
had the opportunity, over and over again, they
should be thankful in being relieved by the
Legislature of all further trouble upon the sub.
ject. A city which cannot or will not govern
itself must necessarily fall under the charitable
guardianship of the State.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01

STRIKES AMONG THE MECHANICs-It is some
what remarkable, and certainly presents pow
erfu illustration of the recuperative faculties of
the country, that so soon after the disastrous
crisis of 1857, which, it might naturally be sup
posed, fell heavily on the mechanics, this class
should be found at the present time, here and in
different cities of the Union, on the strike for
higher wages.
In New York the gilders, pianoforte Makers
cap makers and others, have struck. In Phila-
delphia also there have been recently several
strikes, and in Cincinnati the hands of the lead
ing chair factories, probably the most important
business there next to the pork trade, are on
general strike.
During the crisis in this city it was supposed,
from the public demonstrations of want in our
streets and parks, that the operative classes were
in the utmost destitution, or at least on the
verge Of it; yet, strange to say, the accounts of
the savings banks-unerring barometers as they
are-when published, showed that the deposits
had increased some millions above the average.
This phenomenon, like the present clamor of the
mechanics for higher pay, is not very easy of So
luton; but, combined, they prove that the coun-
try, financially and commercially considered is
sound enough to stand pretty heavy shock
without materially affecting the condition of the
people.