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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

ANOTHER NEW CAvE.-The editor Of the Glasgow
(Ky) Free Press has recently been exploring new
cave in Barren county, two miles from Bells Tavern.
It is called Richardson's Cave, but the honor Of dis
covering it belongs to Mr.. T. E. Low an engineer on
the Nashville road. The Free Press says:
It is situated in an inclosed woodland, belonging
to Mr.. Proctor, adjoining the road to the Mammoth
Cave.
:, We descended by means Of ladders and explored
the principal avenue. y
We defer until our next number an extended no.
tice. We may state, however, that the formations
are said to be OF character entirely different from
those found in the Mammoth Cave, and that they
exist upon more numerous and much larger scale.
The principal avenue which our company explored
is about three quarters of mile in length but there
are numerous other avenues which have not yet
been explored. The stalactite and staagmitic fora
tions are 80 dense in many places to render it diff
fcnlt to effect passage.
The descent into the dome, which is very large, is
perhaps something like fifty feet. and after leaving
this there is another abrupt descent of about thirty
feet. Mr. Proctor is now engaged in preparing this
cave for visitors.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

A METHODIST CLERGYMAN's HOUSE AssAILEp-
BRAVERY OF HIS WIFE-There is located at or near
Navarino, in this county, Methodist clergyman
named William H. Delano who, together with his
family, are well known in this city. About two
weeks since, party of cowardy rnfians some seven
or eight in number, undertook to give him horn.
ing" about midnight, for some reason best known to
themselves, and upon being expostulated with and
requested to desis proceeded deliberately to throw
stones through the windows. The family had pre-
viously received an intimation that their house
=" should be torn down. and acted with the energy
and promptness that the circumstances demanded
MIR. Deano was not at home, but his wife, with true
heroism, fired a musket loaded with buckshot upon
the lawless house,breakers, injuring some Of them
quite severely but unfortunately failed to injure any
OF them fatally. We are assured by those who know
MIR. Delano and family that the attack wac without
any real or even alleged cause. [Syraeuse IN. "
Journal, Aug ls.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

PRENrrcrANA.-Ths editor of the Eastern Demo-
crat says that he is attached to the soil Of his ma
tive land II he is dirty fellow personally as he
politically good deal Of the soil Of his native land
is attached to him.
Gov Wise is right in saying that the publication Of
his letter was " "scoundrelismn But what what was
the writing Of it?
Douglas paper In Illinois is captious at its idol
being called the Little Giant.n Wel as his com.
plexion Is rather dark and he is squstter-soyer-
eighty Abolitionist, let them call him st the Black
Dwarf.n gs5
A writer in Georgia Democratic paper rebukes
his party as apathetic. he says that II s getting
salmost too lazy to stand" We are afraid It will
never get too lazy to lie.
Democratic editor in the interior says truly that
newspapers cannot be carried on without money.
What pity it is they can be carried on without
brains
Gov. Wise, in his late letter to Boston lecture.
committee, expresses most fervent wish that he
could "hag Boston," We Suppose he would ike to
bag the city, frogpond and all at the risk & getting
his breeches wet. We wonder how large his game.
bag is. We apprehend that, il he goes 70 Boston 10
bag her she will sack him.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

The stock Of Cotton at Liverpool amounts to 633,
600 bales Of which SIT 900 is Of American production.
LONDON, August 13.-The funds evince less steadi.
ness ard have declined since the departure of the
Hungarian.
Consos for money stood at 954.
LIVERPOOL August 13.-The advices from Man
chester continue to be of favorable character.
The demand for goods and yarns was moderate,
but the market closed firmly at the prices OF last
week.
HAvRE, August 12.-Tne sales of Cotton during
the week amount to 5000 bales. Prices have de-
clined during the week from to francs.
Orleans Tres Ordnaire closed at 113 francs. Or
leans Bas Jog francs. The market generally closed
steady.
LIVERPOOL, Aug l3.-The Liverpool Breadstuff
market generally closed quiet and steady, at last
weeks quotations.
The Provision market generally closed dull, and
prices have declining tendency. Holders seem
anxious to sell and are pressing their stock on the
market. ...5
LONDON, Aug l3.-The amount of bullion in the
Bank Of England has decreased eos 900 during the
week.
The London money market is generally unchanged.
General Intelligence.
The political and general news by the America is
not of an important character
The Zurich Conference and the state of affairs in
Italy and Germany were the subjects that chief y
occupied public attention.
Advices from Turin represent that the feeling of
hostility to the return of the Austrian Grand Dukes
is increasing among all classes Of the people in the
Duchies. In Parma the opposition to the return of
the Duchess Regent, Maria Louisa, who had taken
refuge in Switzerland, is very strong.
The Red Republicans OF the Mazzini school had
created some disturbance in Parma by their open
demonstrations of hostility, not only to the return
their old rulers but to any settlement of Italian affairs
upon the basis of the treaty Of Vilafranca.
Since the conclusion Of peace, a most unfriendy y
feeling exists between the Austrian and Prussian
troops in Germany, who, in common, garrison the
Federal fortresses and frequent quarres take place.
serious quarrel has taken place between the Aus
trian and Prussan soldiers stationed at Frankfort
the Main, the particulars Of which are not given.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26
NUMBER 146.
Blostlin,s I.atese R...-

Anotner french rope dancer, named DefAvs b.v.
ing walked over rope stretched above the Genes.
zee Falls, feat quite as dangerous - that NJ rnu.
dns at Niagara, the latter gentleman deta,m;o.a n
eclipse all previous performances Of the sort hv ~.
which he had for Some time promised, but .b,ch
few thought he would ever attempt TO sccompli.b
viz that Of walking over his rope with man on n.
ba k, feat which he successfully performed on sbs
18th, the rider being Mr. Colcosd, his agent. The
Buffalo Advertiser gives the following account Of the
spectacle, which was Witnessed BY many thousand
people:
Bi0ndin crossed from the American TO the Canads
side in about ten minutes, performing numerous won
derful feats but the crowniDg feat Of the day was
the one he promised to perform, though its praetica
bility was doubted by many.
After rest OF from half to three quarters Of an
hour, he proceeded to arrange the apparatus neces
sary to support a man on his back. This consisted
Of belt passing around the waist, supported BY
straps over the shoulders from the sides OF the belt
projected iron bands bent and padded to support he
bend Of the knee Of the rider. Mr.. Harry Coleofd,
who accompanied Mr. Blondn in bis perilous journey
is bis agent Captain Travis, as was reported, was
70 cross but resigned in favor Of Mr. Coord who is
about leaving nr. Blondin. The Captain says be
will cross next trip. Mr. Colcord is abost twenty
eight years ofage, and weighs 1872 pounds. He wore
big usual dress, with the exception of his cost.
we stood BY the gentlemen as they were preparing
~ osoA y onu NV 4uvet OE muscle OF 60aQe o.
fear was perceptible in either. We were astonishe
at their cooness for they had great and perilous
undertaking before them. Everything being ready,
at halfpast five they started after walking short
distance they stopped; Nj. Colcord removed bis
Ar arms from hr. Blondin's neck. and his legs from
their position in the iron bands and standing upon
the rope rested for three or four minutes when
ready to start, Mr.. Cocord easily regained bis posi-
ton. The walking was very steady, considering the
weight Of over two hundred pounds was being sus-
tanned by the rope.
This feat which Blondin has performed was thought
impossible by nearly ALL for it was feared that ihe
rider would become frightened, and thus cause Blon.
din to lose bis balance. -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

A SUSPECTED SLAvER.-The schooner Nautilus,
fitting out at New York for the auriferous Chiriqui
grave diggings, has become an object of much suspi
cion especially to the press reporters of that city,
who intimate that the character of her outfit iusties
the belief that she is to be employed in the slave
trade. The Herald sent reporter on board to see
about it, and from his account we extract the follow
ing:
Thus far six passengers have offered, and from one
of them, Mr. Charles Coffin, we learn that the vessel
will sail, although none but the three who have
already paid their passage should present themselves
Those who have paid are Mr.. Coffin, DR.. Hall (des
crbed as having. been recently lost in the White
Mountains, and found again, we presume) and one
of the engineers Of the steamship Augusta. all of
whom have their stores on board. Mr. Coffin SCOTS
at the idea of the vessel being SLAYER, and says
she is not fitted for that trade and could not carry
fifty negroes.
The captain states that the voyage is to be egiti
mate gold mining expedition, and Mr.. Coffin irrever-
emily remarked that they would doubt bring back
a load of gold Jesuses much more valuable than q
cargo of negroes.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

HALIFAX, Aug. 25. - The Cunard steamship
America, Capt. Miller, has arrived at this port. She
left Liverpool on Saturday, the 18th nst and her ad
vices therefore three days later than those re-
ceived by the Hungarian at Quebec.
Commercial Intelligence.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. l3.-The sales Of Cotton during
the week amount to $4,000 bales. OF this amou mt
spectators took 5000 bales, and $500 bales were
sold for expectation.
The market generally closed dull and all qualities
have slightly declined during the week. Middling
qualities have declined Zig. Some authorities say
the general decline is 1-16 to /, middng and lower
grades having declined most
Holders are offering freely but show no disposition
to press sales
The sales on Friday were 1000 bales, the market
closing steady and slightly frmer, at the following
auntatops Of the RraLer.s Circnlar:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

AN EXTRAORDINARY CAsE.-A dispatch Of the
10th, from Franklin, N. A., says:
Mrs. Betsy Danforth, who mysteriously disap.
peared on the oath of July found today alive in
slough hole, mile from the house where she lived.
She says the only sustenance she has had for the last
26 days was water.
Mrs. Danforth is "a years Of age and is partially
insane She was unsuccessully searched for by large
parties of citizens for two weeks after her dsap
pearance, when all hopes of finding her were aban.
doned. -.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

"My dear sir" said an election acquaintance smil.
ing and rubbing his hands, and addressing sturdy
wag on the day of election. 81 am so glad to see
YOU I" g You need nt-Fve voted {" qonth the dee
eer sir. Hands rubbing, underchopper falls as
if burnt with hot potato.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

An lrishman travelling along one day picked up a
feather in the road, and put 1t in his pocket when
night came having no place to sleep but in quarry,
down to rest his wearied limbs. In the morning he
arose, and eyeing his bed, exclaimed F" Begorra, if
feather is that hard, what would whole bedfull
t,o
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THE MOBILE surclDE-The Mobile Tribune of

The MOBILE suIclDE.-The Mobile Tribune of
Wednesday says
We announced yesterday the suicide of young
man named Blum. The apparent motive of 1t was q
misplaced attachment, shown by an ncoherent and
ilwrtten letter, which we have The object OF
it was young lady in the house where he worked at
his trade Her name, as appears from the episte, is
Mary. About two hours before he was found lying in
the street, he was elected from the house, where we
suppose he had gone to urge his suit. Desperate by
the repuse, he swallowed the poison which produced
his death.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

There was wild wsg of a fellow, by the name Of
walked out of church, making rather prominent
display Of goldheaded cane. The vicar, we'll.
known eccentric character, with wooden leg the
result of his love Of fox hunting Immediately
pounoed upon him in this wise: !" Pull that cane
away. There are no god.headed canes in Heaven
Whereupon Thornton, turning round quickly replied:
(" Pull that stick Of wood out of your pants, my old
friend, and throw it away. There are no wooden legs
in Heayenu sdaa.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26
CRoPs IN FLORIDA The Tallahassee Floridian
of the goth has the following:

CKUFS IN FLORIDA,- Th6 TaII8ha8See FIOFldlAn
Of the goth has the following:
A friend writing US from Wekieva, Levy county,
says word or two about the crops: have, within
few days, seen good portion Of Alachua, some of
Marion and Columbia counties. The complaint is
general of very short corn crops and in places total
failures. Cotton up to the present is very fair but
nothing extra, except some small crops on Stafford's
Pond, which consider for pine lands excellent. The
crops in Levy generally in corn better than else
where around; some places little short, and on
Withlacoochee some failures but so far, both pine
and hammock, have very fine crops. This hammock
has in cotton better prospect than usual, and should
there be no caterpillar, and not too much rain and
storm from this to the end Of the season. an extra
crOp will be the result"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

A Virginia negro boy, who professed to be dread.
fully alarmed at the cholera, took to the woods to
why he went to the woods, he said "To pray.n
But" said the overseer, how was it you went to
sleep?' "Don't know, massa, zactly," responded
the negro, but spec must have overprayed
myself"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

A SURPRISED PARTY.-A few days ago wealthy
lady in Baltimore invited company of PAYERS, who
were at work on the street near her dwelling into
her dining room, and gave them an excellent dinner
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

The Bishop Of Troyes, in France, commenced
recent circular to his clergy thus "God has written
magnificent page in history, with the assistance Of
France
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

It is q general remark that all Glasses OF persons
are ready to give their opinions. We think the
lawyers must be excepted; they sell theirs.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

ALABAMA MEN IN WAsHrNGToN.-Under date of
the 18th the Washington correspondent Of the New
York Herald writes
ExMinister Forsyth arrived at the National this
morning, accompanied by Judge Meek and other
Alabama Douglas men. They dine with Judge Doug
las tomorrow These politicians are somewhat
troubled to reconcile their support OF Douglas terri
toria sovereignty views with their former opposition
Of Cass Nicholson letter. While claiming independ.
why Governors and other officers are not elected by
the people, instead Of being appointed by the Federal
Government. The friends OF Douglas are much elated
by their apparent strength in Alabama as indicated
BY the choice of Forsyth, Meek and Company to the
Legislature.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26
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General lnssasrh.-rhs ~ vy.ess0s.. 49,. Il. ~
The GelAsn Ass-Tns Kasa Iesa ss.a
,n ch.opsSn--CltrIsnss vrIs fssaa s.r ExslssGss
- Arr ssas ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1s-AA0s
ese's ete.
Yesterday wSs . warm sad cleav ~ sasiy h ~
morning We hst: scmewhat pasaant bsssss, ~
towards The middle OF she day tg ~ vusyvwD.
Business continues dill, There Wvfs ~ - ssssvsss
and d.r.,tr,.. -'-
ADT ~" .ers. l.1aM,. y.
Inc steamer Golden A.ys came oves 70 ~ hA1k1g
yesterday, having been rpsirsd sad ,spa1a1sS
thYouehout She win leave for Fort Adaue d 81,
"'sny III.
lne stesmer Emma bess an veo Jessesosy - eaAlS
nfss TIP to this port. She wa buils . Phebdsg
80 inch. q d;.,,ss.. - s-m.ssss", - ~
- .s. ~. = a'e1sesels u cyhnuncs ~ -
". w nsns dfaught boat, only dsxusg " inebss
nsnL she y IN command Of Capt uith, ~ ~.
for the Yszoo river or s.t,,ssv ,,,s s'''S 4
The fsyor,se p.,,.,.s {. a',a.uy. .as.9. 49,
r. Moo.s 's ...:.ls na'lfoad packet Champion, 4aps
hke new bsat Since she ~ here lsst shs aashsd
.nolouen repairing and rpaiusfng and has hagber
wnees enlarged, which viii improve hsr runninx
Inc W. Burton arrived ye1ssdsy Vim ss2 iuzs6
o. the new crop, and the Tslsgaa 1suu1 OuscSslat
nver wl'o ~ os,es' and ne Matches viih ~ baI
We learn by telegraph from Basnn o.. !. rss...-.
G. L. Kouns and brothers. thas u, ~, ~ .-s.r
at the landing this morning and lse,. ]. s.s,,s..
ING hapioes will Dc q NE levee ths nssnisg -
70 receive freight, and VIII Leave positively - -
mig lof memphis and the bendA ss ssss 3
n, th;s no,t nr.r ae le Loqie ~ g g
The Inu,,,;Tl. In,,,,., - - -. u.
The river - .t,o.,. a. ss..s ...:s.s. ,,,.s
feet inches vatsy n ~ cs.sI ~ ~, 49,
Pittsburo has inss rescheS 49, ~, ~ i1
A fine breeze prevailed, which r,ade ~ vsstissr
quite agreeable:
rns. nS lTsr n1rg y Cincinnasl.
YORK nv scnos ti. &; ~. .nss ~ ca ,oses F. Z
head Of the canal. The wooden embsnFment y
giving away, and to prevent it be has dag dsches an1
lald cross tmbers some nix feet up the wharf, wheA
fIied m and strons I. .rss !. s., =. s !.
wooden embankment. - - r.
Capt. Carris beautiful new steamer Fair Play H.
dens nA1s " psseo and wlH pe ready @ leAve n
river Is sIso nea,v r,.v e.. lI5 ~ upPSL -
packet will be ready in ! week o. tvo. sha q ~ +
large ior ne canal locks and viii have 70 await H
ms. ~ ", ,sm'"s ~ alls.
M o''owins n' Wets me Z .fllvals yessesday:
Ayv. Z. oats iacAe. y. sr., Capt :.
=. .u1' sugar ana Dpa' moaa aad ieasss
"sr,n suu.y. .ss ~
~ III - a9sms PscAes y. huison, Oepsy =
eno' VIZ. wv nnuS. sugar ana 81 De'es coeos -
ieases y, aea'n 'omoIoW.
LUG steamer Emma bett, capt. smith, with -
0a.Ho' ~, anu i.sses lor 1azoo nyef tomosfoW.
o.s0n,.a oas pacAes Ieeefsm, Csps. sonn "
-.' "i'u - palss " eosson' ano iesses s8am -
o,
~, s na,ioau .., scAes champion, Caps. =. =.
aoo'e' WIZ large UP, ana leaves again On So
e,.. Asolus W suAnA Aessis' ou1s eno "a
M. ~ T.a...- s'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

A writer on ornithology inquiries what kind Of
questionably golden eagles generally fly fastest.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

Sea BIRDs.--The question is often asked where do
seabrds obtain fresh water to sake their thirst but
we have never seen it satisfactorily answered till
few days ago. An old skipper with whom we were
conversing the subject said that he had frequently
seen these birds at sea- far from any land that could
furnish them water, lowering around and under
storm cloud. gathering like ducks on hot day at
pond and drinking in the drops of rain as they fall.
They will smell rain squall hundred miles or even
further off, and scud for it with inconceivable fleet.
ness How long sea birds exist without water is
only matter Of conjecture, but probably their pow.
ers of enduring thirst are increased by habit, and
possibly they go without it for many days If not sew
eral weeks. [Honolulu Advertiser.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

LIZARDS OF KETTLE LAkE.-The following inter.
esting information OF the lizards Of Kettle Lake is
from the letter OF gentleman connected with Super
intendent Cuen's expedition to the Yancton Indians
addressed to gentleman Of Washington, and pub
lished in the Star:
There was but little pleasure in the trip, assure
you, the weather being unusually hot, and no game
but few breeding ducks, nor any fish nothing, in.
deed to enable one to cheat himself with the notion
he was gypseying. And then our camp at Kettle
Lake-why, there was nothing in that Kettle but
lizards and such lizards the ves and most disgust
ing reptiles ever dreamed Of in fit Of indigestion
and they would not stay in their own Kettle.
They swarmed the whole camp, crawled about upon
the tents crept into beds and slimed themselves
into our water pals and one was compelledto watch
another while he slept to drive them of his COM
panion's face, and keep them from making kettle
Of his throat. We were indeed like the Ancient
Mariner" upon the sleeping sea- water water every.
where, and not drop to drink" We had to send
seven miles for drink of water Pleasant, that, at
LOG degrees in the shade.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-26

HYPooRITE UNMAsKED AND TAUGHT MANNERS
WITH RAW HIDB-One of the members Of the Bap-
st church in GAINESVILLE who voted to expel Deacon
Cox for acting as Deputy United States Marshal in
the arrest Of fugitive slave has since that time been
publicly whipped with raw hide, in that city, for
repeatedly insulting married lady with dishonorable
letter that the scamp had sent her and the result
was that the would-be "gay deceiver" got his de.
serts. The papers state that the whipped one had
been dismissed from another church for q like of.
fence, and got into the Of which Deacon Cox was
member, Just in time to vote for the expulsion for
obeying the laws Of the land. [Ceveland Democrat.
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@ o M M E r CIAL
Market Report of Drake, Kleinwort & Cohen.

The week under review has been quiet Consos after
954, which is Il p higher than last Friday "t
Money is rather dearer than ~ cent in private hands, and
Mancheser-Trade continues to be quite satsfscory 81,
occasional Improvements in prices. '' "
sale be quite large nowhstapdpr ths on on
aneton in the sock and prevents the prices for
and jushes repetition of the quotations last Fridsy
Egyptian and Surat Cotton remain firm Brazs however,
und: the influence OF new supplies near at hand
Our avces the United States reach from the sa July
The sales 0 bales of all kinds including 81 O2O
American and 1920 East India Consumers had s6,3.O ba
stock has decreased Is So bales last week and
$500 since the 24th June, its maximum been
is again % 700 bales, per Comparison hereunder Viz
American 9th Augas e. 5Sss 9Th A@FSs S4 LES
i7ss Hsss azis s1ss :: "
East st India ndia, 81 lsS Gso sss7S sg7S
Total....,....... 657, ,9OO bales. 6s5 l4o bales
The quantity known be from American ports to
at this time last year.
The prices of American Cotton quoted follows
new orleans Ordinary .................. 54d@6'4d.
- Kidding Fair.,................ 74d a
ralr'-.'. S5adl1
al 5000 bales including 1000 declared fo Export and
nPgchalon but rmer again be gaining ground
demand continues to be Quite small and
II b o and Flour barely sustained The crops
quality bu mderste yield A sample Of 6ne nsw AM Smeri
ca @ White Wheat exhibited marke TO day
were Effected at 6s and 56s 3D. good refining Qualities
Ps5rhere is nothing of Importance this morning The
e ar Cotton Is fair and promise business OF from
70 ooVV baies without change in prices.
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Telesraphed to the Nsv orleans crescent.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
DECLINE IN COTTON AND corsoLs i.

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP AMERICA.
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