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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

RELIC OF AN ANCIENT TEA TABLE.-A teaspoon
was recently plowed up in Stockbridge. The field
had not been powed for one hundred years, but the
spoon was silver, and as good as new"
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CHANCE FOR sPEcULAT1oN.-R. B. Sykes auc.
doneer will sell this day. 10 O'clock at tie Louisiana Man
aiaetory Fourth District $50 coils rope and 7O bales hemp
more Or less damaged by water.
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mo. s.,
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
81 Be known that T. ROBERT b. BRASHEAR Of the narish
Of ST. Mary in the State Louisiana have invented nav NJ
improved mode of defeating clarifying mice or
liquids containing the principle and do hereby e
clare the toowin to he full description thereof
The nature Of invention is the applying directly The fumes
Of sulphur 10 The cane Juice or other liquids containing
cbafine principle by of which, CHEAP perfect and
pediens the DELEGATION arihcatiop b. pr. eni
atisn filtration skimmng of The jnce other sub
stance conta the cchane principle may be eected No
DESCRIPTION Of The mechanical means Of applying is
ver lied suffice that The juice other liquid NAV be
impregnated 10 the desired with fumes hy being
mad. 10 fall thu ough filed with of
IN minnie nj, M or the fumes be driven liquid
WHAT claim invention letters
patent IS the direct application the sulphur to he
Gaze juice other qu1 containing sacchane prncfpe
by meaus Of which that mntism of the Juice other liquid
proauceo rendering its subsequent
by the addition Of the salts eahs or akalis
acids, hitherto known in the msuufac Of sugar
ROBERT Is. BRASHEAR
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Bespoke

Bespoke
CLOTHING AND SHIRTS.
MIR. CHAS. LEIGHTON.
The practical mechanic of the we'll known establishment
LEIGHTON 4 BARBoT. will depart for New York
which be will be happy take the those
gentlemen long of the establishment any other
gentlemen who be DESTROYS of getting good goods and
good fitting
CLOTHING AND SHIRTS.
Mr. Leghon artistic method of measuring and his
long experience in the manufacturing department. good
guarantee However only order, fully
factory you need not takeit.
Bon hand and to arrive in few days. choice lot
of PUFF BOSOM SHIRTS, FLOWING BOSOM, HORIZON
TAI, VERTICAL and DIAGONAL. Also a few Embroid-
cred WEDDING SHIRTS ies an,.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

HJ~Dr. HOstetter's Bitters nave received
the warmest encomums from press people throughout
the Union. AS valuab BILE tonic for Dyspepsia
Flatuence Constipation and General Nervous Debility ii can
be approached Ever day Off effect
chr"neled through cur public iurn There nothing equal
to the enjoyment which the Attic ed experience using this
valuable specific. It's mild tone and vigorous action
di,ordered stomach cleansing the ntire hui
m'n body should recommend all classes Of
MY All hat will be necessary convince the scepcal of
its healthy effects is hast bottle satisfied
Sold in New Orleans, Wholesale RETAIL by WRIGHT
tCo aud 5l Chartres street. sole agents for the Southern
Stass and TO whom all orders SHOULD addressed by
druggists and dealers generally where j6 2p6taw
sS-Seventh Ward American CIub-This
Club meets every WEDNESDAY EVENING, at ~ o'clock
NJ the Hall Victory below Frenchme Menns
Confectionery full attendance members requested
BY order OF the Persistent.
msle 2ptf O. F. WHITE, Secretary.
va Eighth Ward American Club The
meetings OF This Club take place every WEDNESDAY EVE
MING, at71l O'clock the United staes Hotel Members
will please attend puncualy, important 10 come
up. BY order.
myl9 2ptf 4. A. B0ULET, Secretary
Rs-Ninth Ward American Cuba meeting
of this Club is 10 be heli SuNDAY NhXr Al i O'Clock
A. NJ their ta Ferdinand street. opposite yictor
and every following suud the hour full attend.
ance is desired OF the ng.
myis 2pH BY ORDER OF NJ PRESIDENT.
H0~ Board of Puzzle Works-we are au-
hnfzsd to announce AuGUsrIN pt P aNlItR as eauai-
date for Commissioner of The Putlc Works for The
First District subject the decision of Gonyen
ton. mysl IN A
eS-Fhe Great English Remedy--Sir James
GLARKEs CELEBRATED FEMALE PILLS t-Ps epa from a pre-.
cripan of Sir j. Clarke, NJ d. Physician Extraordinary to
she Queen.
This well known medicine is imposition and safe
remedy for Female Difficulties Distractions from any caus
ThateVer and, although powerful remedy they contain
nothing hurtful TO the constitution
To Married Ladies' it is pc uary cd Ii WILL in Short
time, bring on the morth'y PERIOD it'll r,snlari'y.
These Pills have been known full the drec-
items on tn secoad Of the p&mphe nesersed
For full particulars get erimptleI, CT, Of tie agent
~ ISL AID poFeee closed any snthnrizel
agent will naure b4te containing dFy pills by return
Of mnit.
General Agent for unit4a tassinR ASEs Roc ester
N.Y. WEIGHT 8co, Newursrr,. Wt,ole> lie gents AVID
sHid by Al respectable bGngsI,ts- feS 2pIy4W
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Great Reduction.
From this date we will offer all our stock Of
PRINTED LAWNS AND JACONETS.
AT a.
LANCE RED ErczxOv
From former prices
Beautiful FAST COLOR LAWNS at 1oc. formerly 1sc.
JACoNETs at l2kc, :. zoe.
FRENCH JACoNETs at sOc, :. 4oc.
And all our remaining stock Of SUMMER GOODS equal,
cheap.
G. A. BARRIERE 4 BRO,
1870 Canal street,
Je9 zpot Touro Buildings.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

Happiness is a pig with greasy tail which every
one runs after but nobody can hold
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PfANo F0RTE FOB 6ALE.-Mr. Nath. Hamln. az
toydrae srsc edrsss One piano. nearly new for
. ale cheap.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

SAD RESULT OF IGNoRANcE-At Detroit, recently
killed because he could not understand the
reneh language. The team, consisting of one Eng
lsh and one French OK, drawing heavy load and
driven by French driver, was crossing the track
hen the express train made its appearance. The
driver in great excitement, Immediately ordered his
oxen to chuck" (the French word for haw. "
The French OK understood him. and turning off the
track, saved himself but the English OK, never hay.
ing studied the languages, pressed further on and
was instantly killed.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

E0uspRrxEH are referred to the advertisement
offering for sale the large stock patterns and draypg lately
In no ss the Hsllsylls Iron Works Algiers,
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Curious Phenomenon,

CURIOUS l0he1sO1le1lO1l.
We happened to be In the ueghborhood day
very serious accident. and grafed after the
worst was KNOWN that tho sufferers only
diate attention. but relieved from pain
tending their misfortune. fell with two men upon
it they hurled to the groundcuts were tho
consequence; flesh laid bare muaton general Instant
recourse was had
Dal1ey's Magical Pain Extractor.
Immediately the pain ceased Inflammation was alayed the
sufferers wero out of pain and their way rejoicing
Surely It il but defense 10 keep DAIEYs
MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR hand. Who can tell
when accident may occurs Therefore prepared Have
the EXTRACTOR on hand and will always feel
rity unknown before.
For sale in New Orleans, wholesale and retail, by
]. WRIGHT Il CO..
81 and Isl Chartres street,
see for the South and whom should as
aodressed. lee 2p3teod<W
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The Eastern Clarion,
Reducing Stock.

In order to reduce my stock for the summer I Am now
offering my large assortment of
WATOH HE'S,
JE WELRY,
FANCY GOODS. etc.,
At Very Low Prices,
And assure purchasers that they to their interest to
examine them before purchasing elsewhere.
w. A. WILSON,
my9 2p1m So Canal strset
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AtcARD-Ihe card q Thomas H. Howard. ESQ.
sasy nd n anothsr column Of this mornings paper.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

uelF VoAsr CorTAGE TO LEr.-A commodious
stsage, plsaaanty sitnaasd few aiuuts. v.t ,,..
ne hsrf # PAS Christian adyert.ed for rent Il
coun1s1. gs7s e 7ES- r-' - suosaet
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10
To the Trade.
To Cotton. Factors and Planters,

The subscriber having completed all his machines. is now
prepared to supply all orders for IRON HOOPS his In
proved Te for next seasons Of early application
This fastening acknowledged by all who have seen
far superior to any invented before.
Apply at No. l2h Commercial Place. BEI.cHER, Agent
M 2p'm Fl. FASSMANN
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Nj CARRIED:

On the 4h inst st, The Chp,sh Of St. Maurice by the
daughter Of Mr.. Eugene Dupre, Sri all Of this city.
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Great Opportunity
-FoR-
q HI IS "a L. d q % Ii -
Ar
II H E O. F r OIS'.
No l32 Canal Street, Touro Buildings.
Great Opportunity

From this day all the goods contained my retail establish
ment will positively be sold at the REDUCED PRICES
until departure for Europe, within short time intend
transferring wholesale business until my ohe,
one be rebuilt offer superior assortment follows:
FAST CoLoRED JACoNETs at TO- 12,s Is and Zoe yard
extra rich, at &c yard.
PRINTED ORGANIZES, from lsc I'd,
FINE PLAIN GINGHAMs at l21 and l5c yard.
FIGURED BAREGES at l5c yard.
very rich, from rs to Sc yard.
FINE PLAIN :. of all colors at 20 to 25c yard.
FRENCH ORGANIZE ROBES at 50 80.
RICH FLoUNCED BAREGEs at 81 30.
Extra worth Sl2 90 for Sc so.
DOUBLE SKIRT $40 90 :. IS 90
Robes Les Marquse Robes Double Skirt in MusIirs Tis-
and Others viii will be sold in same proportion
my fancy Silks Swiss Musns plain and figured English
Bareges yard and Robes Parsso Umbrellas plain and
embroidered Linen Cambria and Collars Wells
Linens, Curtain Goods of description Table Piano
Covers Lace Points and Mantias Silk Mantias Burnous
and Basqunes Bleached and Unbeached Coons
Jaconets Cambrcs Gloves Hosiery Mts Fans and full as.
sortmen of Desirable Goods all be sold reduced
prices.
THEO. FROIS,
No Capal
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Lea 3 Per-1.tsss'
CELEBRATED
WORCESTERSE SAUCE
Pronounced by.Connoisseurs
TO be-
THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE
AND APPLICABLE TO EVERY VARIETY or DISH
Extract OF letter from Medical gentleman at Madras 10
bis brother at Worcester, under date Of May 1851:
TELL LEA 4 PERKINS that their SAUCE Is highly o.
seemed In India and is In opinion the palatabe a.
we'll 81 the most wholesome Sauce that Is made.n
Extensive Frauds
The only Medal awarded by the Jury New York Ex
billion OF Foreign Sauces. obtained by PERRINs
for their WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. The world wide
fame OF which having led to FORGERIES pur.
chasers are requested to that the Of LEA PER-
RIMS are upon the WRAPPER, LABEL, STOPPER and
BOTTLE.
LEA PERKINS, will proceed against any one infringing
either by manufacturing vending spurious and have
their parts the world to
advise them of nfringemens Wholesale for
tho United States.
JOHN DUNCAN l. SONS,
105 Broadway, New York.
stock always In store Also received for direct
shipment from England. .uls sn1v
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

LoTs AND Residences FOR SALE.-We direct atten
don g shs ne On The l4 Inst vgne auctoneer Of Of
tea desirable lots with the elegant delightful two story
brick residences With wide lerss kitchen etc. thereon
folns ons ha Of The square bounded by Annancaon Mel
poene Thsla and Constance streets and fronting on
catop Thalia snd Mspomsne Streets Parties DESTROYS Of
aninne the premises can have the keys b. applying Mr.
Reeords nearly opposite to the property The whole b.
snsns 70 tho estate Of r. saust and to be sold without re-
Also go shares Of capital stock Of the Cxens Bank
OF Isouisiaua Is s'ss5s5s ~ -
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Prof. Packer,s

Prof. Packers
M A G. @ s 0 A p
NEEDS BUT A TRIAL
PROVE
IT'S ExCELLENCE.l
This preparation possesses the following advantages any
other cheap soap offered in this market
1t grease dirt fcm fabrics without leaving
smell stain fannes woolens washed with shrink
grease stains dirt paints and fur
niture, without injury the article cleaned saving
and
Is SUPERIOR ARTICLE FOR THE TOILET.
]. H. ASHLEY,
1888 Old 1.evee, corner of Jefferson.
Also for sale by
H. W. Reed, No. q Delord street, New Basin
H. H. Hedden N. E. corner Of Common and CarondeIet
G. II, Mobiles, No. New Basin;
j. A. somsrs, Apothecary, Tivoli Place;
James W. Fee L Co., No. 90 Camp street;
r. I. Phillips, corner Jackson and Nyades Streets
b. Won Harten, east jackson and
D. Meekins Bro and Marigny Buildings. Third
Crowell Haliett, Nos. Is II Front Levee First Dist;
W, U. Raymond, No. II Camp street. ny3l 2plm
French Shirts! French Shirts!
fresh FRENCH SHIRTS of various style,
and prices.
Also, complete assortment Of
LIsLE THREAD UNDERsHIRTs.
GAUzE MERINo =.
LINEN COTTON AND SILK DRAWERS. etc.
'''' '''''''N LION p1NsARp,
81 and IS Royal street.
my23 2ptf Of Bienvlle.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

= EFHER THE BEAUrFuL QUEES. Y This fine ora.
tosio again performed last night before rather
nunaFoua auditory in Odd Fellows Hall. We have
AeEstcfutS remarked upon the exceeding melody and
ssotivenes Of the muaic Of this composition, elo-
qusny rendered BY the very able and artistic corps
y performers, amateur and professional, who have
nadsrtaksn and successfully carried out musical
enterprise Of no little magnitude. The solo singing
ms Rne In every instance and the choruses grand,
making ~ hall ring again with the united volume Of
many tunefally modnlated voices The entertainment
was altogether delightful and hope that it will be
repsated. With tickets at so cents, Odd Fellows
Hall could be filed one or more times We think.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10
The Sugar Question.
TCommunicated.1

MessRs EproRs-In the and winter OF the years
1850 and 1851 Robert Brashear did put Into
cessfu operation the Tiger Island
parish offs Aary and most novel
ufacure Of sugar from other liquids containing
the saccharine principle the the sulphur
ulphurous acid forced aice by means Of
mmon force through eadsn other pipes by
the quality of manufactured under process
proved to a most extraordinary degree.
cAvEAT was applied fora petition to the of
patents was forwarded to the patent Office setting
in the of clarifying and defeating the cane
juice, and asking that letters patent granted to him. r. B.
brashear for the discovery of this process in the
manufacture of sugar.
In the early part of the year 1851 Brashesr visited
ashngon City, in person. for the Of having
pa lent issued in his him that
this great discovery 81 Justly entitled him IN
receive All efforts made by Mr. R. Basear luce
the Commissioner of the Patent Office in Washington City to
favoraoy consider the merits aud advantages his discovery
for the uses OF the fumes sulphur uphuous ap
piled directly to the cold juice manufacture of SUI
gar and to cause letters issue him
thereo but from frivolous pete1t reason patent
refused to him.
The specifications using this discovery
of R. B. Brashear would published 10 the world
long since, had he lived Mrs Nancy ha ded me
the enclosed four original papers, marked No. L. Cavea
No the Petition No. 8, the Specifications No. H. the
oath of Mr. r. B. Brashear before Samuel G. ubb Justice of
the Peace in Washington City which she requests Won will
have published she only asking the sugar
planters that the of being the and to use
successfully this great cheap and valuable Improvement the
manufacture of be given original inventor
R. B. BRAsHEAR, of St. Mary's, La
H. E. LAWRENCE
No.1l
PATENT OFFICE Dec. &C. 1850
Sfrl have TO Wedge receipt b. Brasbear,s
Caveat on an alleged Improvement in sugar
from ,he cane with certificate for Twenty as the fee
payable thereon. ~ " 80
oavea duly filed the confidential archives of this
Office. ~ " '
an, sir, respectfully, etc.,
IHos EWBANKs, Commissioner
To H. E. LAWRENCE, Esq, New Orleans La.
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Wanted,

good colored Cook for small, family. Also, colored
woman to do the washing homework Good can
get perapan. liberal wages by APPLYING to
FRANZ A BAhfLEfI, Crescent office. a30 2ptf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

s MADISON HOUSE, MADIsoNv1LLE-Th This pleasantly
located Establishment j. to be opened for the
q Sunday with : houaewarming jollifcation, for .
hiddtng v which we are indebted to the courteous
proprietor, Mr. Edward Kingston Boyd. Doubtless
th auspiclcus opening will be the Inauguration Of
: most gay and prosperous season for the Madison
House, it happ to be situated exactly where it
ought 10 be to comm and success.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

MANUFACTURE OF sUaAR.--We refer to the COM
sncasion Of Mr. B. Lawrence setting forth that Robert B.
Brashs deceased the original of the effective
process o. manufacturing BY the the fumes
sulphur suphuou acid gas No patent is asked for n
only being hs desire Of Mr. Brashears widow that the sugar
planting ecmmuniy VIII acknowledge that to him belosgs The
rsnovn Of being the first to discover and use this
srs cheap and valuable Improvement manufacture Of
sugar. n ss
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

TO THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS.
The petition Robt Bashea of the Parish St. Mary and
state Of Louisiana, respectfully represents
hat your petitioner has invented and mproyed
ner Of fec ting and clarifying juice other quis
containing the sacchane principle which he verify be
mas not been known or used he thereof v
your petitioner He therefore that paien OF the
United ststes may he granted 10 him Their for in him
ard his heirs and legal representa- the the
same upon the terms and conditions in the rs Of
congress in that made and provided having paid no
ions Of the said act. p''
N.. RoBT. B. BRASHEAR
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

YACHT FOB SAIL. The fine New York built yacht
Roslyn, aid 70 be splendid seaboat, and every way
Aandsomely and thoroughly finished, and completely
iound in thing, is offered for sale by her owner.
Who ~ completed pleasure trip to the Spanish
mainin her. The advertisement states that she may
y seen for : few days at the Lake end Of the New
Canal.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

va Eighth Ward American Club The
meetings OF This Club take place every WEDNESDAY EVE
MING, at TX O'Clock, at the Unied Hotel
will please attend punctuay important
up. BY order.
B1TrJFT Secr.torr
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APPROPRIATION PRIZEs,
lprisos Of S4o0 approxmating 1000 prize n ma
Aprises Of 500 appro1imatingto 10000 prise ars IN
SpriEes OF 80 approxmating TO 10000 prize are. l00a
Z prizes OF 225 approximating 5000 prize are soo
prizes OF 200 approxnating to 1909 prize are., see
&priEes Of $50 appropriatng to 5000 prise aro so0
SpriIes OF 100 approximAtng to 1,6OO prize are M
900 prsea OF 100 ono
49, Dri's' .mountinst ss1me
Whole Tickets $0 Halves S. Quarters Eighths 4, w.
A1-A Circular showing the Plan the Loterss viii n.
sent to any one DESTROYS Of receiving IT.
1000 Prses Of $40 will be determined last ~
aumber that draw the 1900 prize. For example II n.
number drawing the 900 prize No. l. shep all
tickets where the number ends In will entitled 10 3d. II
the number ends with then all the
Der ends In Twill be entitled $40 and to 0.
Certificate Of PsekAgeof 10 Whole Tick cts .., nm
=. 10 Half =. ,,..... ~
=. 10 Quarter. .,.,..,, n
10 Fights :. ......,,. 10
IN ORDERING TICKETS OR CERTIFTOATHR
Enclose the address Tickets ordered On
receipt Of which they will be forwarded by nrstmsi
Purchasers have Tickets ending any figure ~ nav
designate.
Of drawn Numbers and Prisss be sen. 10 pu,.
shAsers Immediately after the drawing.
Puchssers will please write their signatures plain ard
give their Post-Of6c County and State.
R-Remember that every Prise 10 drawn and payable n
tull, without deduction.
AL communications strictly confidential,
Address orders for Tickets or Certincate.to
.. WOOD, EDDY & CO.,
Box s6s, PostOHce. New Orleans, La, or
WOOD EDDY Il CO.,
AT zpdW Augusta, Georgia.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

sS-Seventh Ward American CIub-This
Club meets every WEDNESDAY EVENING, AT ~ o'clock,
NJ the Hall Victory street. below Frenchme Menus
Confectionery full members is requested
BY order of the President.
myl9 2ptf O. F. WHITE Secretary
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

R5~ Board of Puzzle Works We are au-
thnftzsd to announce AuGuSTIN p Planter as cauai.
date for Commissioner of The Bo0rd Of Putr The
First District subject the decision Gonven
ton 4
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

ns-NInth Ward American Club-A meeting
of this Club is 10 be held SUNDAY NEXT, NJ O'Clock
A. NJ al their Fa on St Ferdinand street, opposite victor,
and following at the same hour full attend
ance is desired OF the n.y.
myi9 2ptf BY ORDER OF ur PRESIDENT
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

6ouTHHRN PAcIFIc RAnRoAD.-The stockholders
sFths Company should bear in mind that this is the
- day for receipt Of loan and surrendered stock by
p. 3. Patterson, Esq agent, and act accordingly.
1tnay p their last chance. Let them improve it.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-06-10

je9 2p6t
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-06-23
Punish zneat for Crime in North Car
Osipn

Y cores spondent Of the New Haven Regis
ter gives u some insight into the manner III
which criminals and delinquents are punish
ed in the "Old North S.ate' He writes.
The administration of Justice in North Car
olina Is much less mild than in mauv of her
sister States. Having IL State prison, the
Old punIshuents Of the English common law
are still inflicted, such as branding whip
ping. cropping the ear. &c.
Ga q beautiful May morning, | strolled in
to tho tsmple where the goddess of the sword
and sc.leS, and the la al,!aseI eyes, is sup
posed To preside In one Of the passages
encountered tho High Sheriff ofthe county
carrying tinker's furnace in ono hand, and
what seemed u me a soldering iron ii the
other. On lnluIring whose guide wlte's'
pans he was going 10 mend, he informed
me tina. he was about to brand man who
had lust been convicted of hgamy. A curi-
osty which, was ashamed Of but could not re
siss, led me- INTO the court room. l found it
crowded.
Ia few minutes the Judge entered, anI
taEtn, his seat upon the Bench, wish hi. hat
%, JIigt here sit c0vered.) ordered the
crier 10 open tha court. The important func-
tiou4Ey lien stepped 70 an open window. put
out bis head. 80 ves'ed three times. and the
"HoHofabIe. the Superior Court was opened
in due form. The prisoner was then brought
III by the sheriff and "a assistant-wh wheTeupoa
his counsel moved for new trisi. on the
ground that the defendant had been unable
To procure the Attendance otall hi. witnesses
His honor inquired il he could give the re
negative, "iheu," said his honor. .las the
sentence of the Court bssx-cuged forthwith. .
The Sheriff anl his deputy, then blludfolded
he Dyi~a1ag tied ht- han : aul koprI III.