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An EXTRAORDINARY METEOR. - Last evening
about haifpast ?, q very extraordinary meteor
made its appearance in the heavens. The writer
was riding in Broad street, below the city and had
a fair view of the phenomenon in its whole course.
Itrose in the northwestern part of the heavens
from cloud which not revealed until the light
of the meteor made it visible. Then an object,
about the size of the full moon, and bright snd-
denly started from the cloud, trayersea, in d di-
rectly easterly line, the whole extent of visible
space, dropping fire, apparently in its course. like
rocket, till it passed so far eastward as to re-
semble red ball, about twice the size of the planet
Mars, visible in the southeast. So it disap-
peared, flash like heat lightning revealed cloud
in the eastward, low down to the horizon, which
continued to emit flashes Of light for half an hour
afterwards. The phenomenon ut one time seemed
to separate like rocket when it bursts, but the
larger portion keeping in straight course towards
the eastward. 1t was witnessed by many persons
and caused considerable wonderment for the time,
and was certainly the most extraordinary appear
ance that we ever saw in the heavens. Its motion
was not so fast, apparently, as that q q rocket,
though its hight andthe vast extent of space that.
it traversed, proved that its velocity must have
ceeded that produced by any known force which
we are acquainted with. The phenomenon, from
| all appearances, must haze been electrical
tPhila. Ledger, 2ist.
| The same meteor was seen above New York, and
is described in similar style by the papers of that
| city,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27
TElsoRApHeo TO THE NEW ORLEANS CRESCENT
FURTHER BY THE STEAMSHIP CANADA.
ny 1HE sATIoSAL LINE

BesroH, July 26.-The Canada brings, in addition
10 the news already received by telegraph, adyices
from Italy, regarding the insurrection in the ST.
Giles.
Naples has been thrown into perfect state of
agitation. King Ferdinand II had summoned the
most influential members Of his former Camarilla
to consider the present position Of the country,
and adopt such measures as would be beneficial to
the protection Of the crown.
A partial outbreak had already taken place
among the troops at the citadel. Twelve soldiers
were mortally wounded.
Dissatisfaction among all classes of the people is
daily on the increase.
Ships, having on board troops, are leaving fof
Messina.
The latest adyiees from Sicily state that sangun-
ary combats have taken place near Messina be.
tween the troops of the King of Naples and the
advanced guard Of the Sican army.
General Garibaldi has received one million livres
and fifty-seven cannon.
4 telegram from Rome says that no further dis
turbances had occurred in the marches of Umbria
General Larnoriciere is still occupying his former
position.
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FRIDAY MORNING. JULY 27, 1860.
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na+o1 Ha waa fonnd vaaterfav ,nornno living
daod i, tbe kitcban and II is not knogvp at What
,ina 4ra dead was aone
Deceased drank ereat deal and had already
attemntea once before to commit suicide by cutting
an artery in his arm. He was supposeato be sub.
iect to temporary insanity, caused by ntoxcation.
Schawagar was the father Of the man killed lately
by young Rcinecke, in Columbus street.
The Coroner held the following inqaests yester-
day:
On Victor Schwger, aged 50 years, native OF
Germany, found dead III house at the corner Oh
RochepiaNe ana keiliy streets. Nefaie'' 3uielae
py plo@lhe oue ms Drains VIZ Pistoi' ~ =
tne case u suiciu. liiel'ioheu aOoSs.
on 'he poay o. Ut 'ailies AieA' ialnef Assu =
years haeFe oi peilfa'' no'.,o es'i ~ niS
'ns' ~ ~ Sai'' S'fes' t't'iiet, .popleAs
~ nai "seu "po"' = IT, T.
hnn stroata Varaict inta,o,,eranoo
AiiEafi ~ ~ ls'.--,'n ! !
ABOUT laai'ef paS' ~ eioeA' '.esn. s'aD's ~
the coF.lef VI ous'oiiLhouse anu pasii s1ee'9 ""s
set 81 life pu' Mas useotefeo y tile "
uaiilase. ~ eiipiy cai'ipiehe oo'''e r. iVulu
oh ~ PREMISES
| WATCH SToLES.-Peter slavia Of PlaqneGhea
| parish, yesterday made AFFIDAVIT against loose
woman named Louisa Merritt charging her WITH
| having stolen Wateh ana caalh lroiE hloef III
pho", Wiiiie H ~a7 asiesp n nouse ~ T. 'aeF
street. Loulsa was 1tfaishe" oeioie A'sV'lu'i =
Emerson ana reillanoeo 10 pliSo "
tion on the Io'h Oh August
| ARRAIGNED on CHARGE or MASsLAr6HrER-
Joe Bradley was yesterday arraigned before re
| corder Adams on the affidavit of the Coroner
charging MN WIN Killing mliiiaih Noieii' he was
renamed 10 ptisoh toaN at examination, III ei'''i
Oh soooo pohas.
GAVE BoSDs To AfrEAR---John Lynn, VINO va
\ charged with having brass-knuckled Joseph Ront
on Sunday evening last, was arraigned before lie
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The breeze had now froshcned up, and the
yachts one after the other, as they passed the
home stake, evineed signs Of life and dispostioa
to struggle for the prizes. They had some wind
to go upon, which, though not as much as they
could carry, still enough to require from the sail
ing masters some little attention. From stake
boat to stake boat, they proceeded ON their way
in the race, which resulted as follows, the SUM
mary of which we give for the benefit OF I'LL who
feel an interest in the result:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

AN Omo Fish SToRy.-A singular phenomenon
was observed during the running OUT Of Licking
river, lasting from o'clock until noon. Numer-
Gus fish, varying in size and quality, were swept
down the river on the surface in an apparently
stunned condition. Both sides of the river were
lined with persons catching them with nets and
poles, and some used their hands. About two
thousand were caught, varying in size from six
inches to two feet. 1t is supposed the velocity Of
rather singular affair." [Gin. Gazette.
We frequently witnessed, few years ago, a
similar phenomenon in the New Canal, near this
city, In certain places, whenever q vessel came
along and stirred up the muddy bottom, species
of Ash called the Chopique would rise to the sur
face and float helplcssly about on their sides, as
if unable to live longer in their native element.
When the water became clear, however, they
would recover from their temporary stRpor,
Whether they conduct themselves in that manner
now we cannot say.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

HEAVY Han, STORM IN MlssisslPrl.-The Hands
boro Democrat of Tuesday last says: M..
We elearu froma gentleman, residing about six or
seven miles up country that violent hail storm
passed over his neighhorhood last week, doing
much damage to the crops. Some of the hail
ns aa 6ag as % aaa
all off from the trees aud nearly destroyed the
cotton crops. Many fowls, young lambs and pigs
were found dead when the storm abatcd.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

The strength of one of the Armstrong II pound
er guns has been substantated in an extreme man
ner. The gun was loaded aud fired with every
ounce of powder which the chamber was capable
of containing to which was added long cylinder
or bar of solid iron, equivalent to five ordinary
shots. This charge was repeated, and fired up to
the fftieth round. After ample scrutiny it was
pronounced that no ordinary usage could burst Of
damage the Gun,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27
EcuSp CLNS :
zDt4B ~ hr Wnee, by Mr. Bogart.
r. r. .UiHor, by j. W. Baltomr,
..-...... L.. Nm, pAtI.,...-

On drawing for position, it resulted as above
placed. AT III o'clock the first gun was fred for
the yachts to take their position, which they did
with considerable alacrty. Under the rules of
the Club, the last gun was fired at O'Clock pre-
csely, when they all got under way. After the
last gun was fired, the breeze, which previously
had been excellent, died away, and for the next
two hours il was difficult for the yachts TO even
keep steerage way. To make a long story short,
they came home on the first round in the following
titnana ID rdnr
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11nsklps treated them well and delayed an answer
Meantime they vent to . white man, ranehshoid.
Ahould do with the Pitt river Indians H. said
hem to ne dteHa They went back. ana iratY.esif.
etey set to work to put the thing igat0 egeaafinn
1ne Of the Pitts was shot full Of arrows mi dis-
by an Inskip named Tom, both nnsrrned E;ssss,
Tom overlook the fugftise, threw him down. seized
bin by the throat, and actually ehoked lin "a
Heath Those Inskips will do to be trusted 81 shs
xhitea - s5 s4-
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sLAFE TmRsFs ForLFp-The Ne w \ eFk Express
Of the 2lst relates the following ineident:

q VIE -Ist Itl3tIt5s ITB IVHHEIII8 inLluent.
A negro slave, belonging ID Captain Anderson. Of
the savannah Blues, last night visited the police
headquarters. Several abeIitionists were in at
9ueedee, and strovc to induce the slaye to a5apon
his MASTER telling hD hat being in free State no
one had the right 10 restfain him Of his liberty The
negro, however, steadily retnsed 70 avail himself
Of their suggestions, saying that he was attached
! to his master, and also that he did not think Il
would be right to run away. A large badY Of free
nsgroes were crowded on the walk in Elm street,
outside of the headquarters, who also eatleaYored
70 persuade the slave to fellow this advice. The
iatter, however, made his escape, and returned to
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

The Annual Regatta Of this Club took place
yesterday at the Lake End of the New Canal
There was quite large attendance present.
eyincing that the spirit for yachting was still as
animated as in the palmy days Of this popular
sport
A meeting of the Club was held at the Club,
House on the end Of the pier, at u o'clock. when
the following boats were entered for the contest
f3ljijsi9 Ran by, ohn Ma
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Initials.

Editor Of Evangelical Apoogist II o.. Rev brother
Jo the Bapf Director Of the Christian School, Foucher
CipFk nF First Court
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.


United States Steamer Seminole Ordered to Brazil.
WAsHNGroS July 26.-The Navy Department
has ordered the E. =. steamer of war Seminole to
Join the Brazil squadron
The Seminole is now at Norfolk, and win sail
from that port as soon as ready.
Indian Affairs.
WASHINGTON, July 26.-The Administration is
satisfied that no fear exists oi bloodshed in the Cher
ekee nation, as was recently apprehended
The Indian agent will take immediate measures
for the expulsion of white intruders. Judge Green
wood Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, leaves in a
few days for the Pixies Peak country.
Il is supposed that the Arrapahoe and Cheyenne
tribes Of indians will be induced to change their
habits to those of civilization.
The Pacific Railway.
| KANSAS Clry, July 25.-The announcement that
! the ground would be broken for the construction
| Of the Eastern and Pacific Railroad brought a
| large number of persons here. Everybody turned
/ out to see the sight. and as the men commenced
| the work the cheering arose, and again and again
it was caught up until hoarseness alone put an end
4 to it.
Steamboat Sunk--Four Lives Lost
/ LOUISVILLE, July 2G.-The steamers. p. Hibberd
from this port for Memphis, sunk five miles below
the city, BY collision with the steamer Chancel-
| Tor. One deck passenger and three of the crew
| are supposed to have been drowned. The boat
and valuable targ DIsrRIortotai loss.
| The cargo was lere for $50 600, while
the boat was insured at Pitsburg for 10000.
/ Gen Walkers Destination.
New YORK, July 2G.-The New York Times 0
this morning, says the real destination Of Genera
Walker is Nicaragua.
i Domestic Markets
CINCINNATI, July 26.--The Flour market close,
dull, at unchanged prices. The market for Corr
closed dull at prices ranging from 40 to Hc. pc
bHshel. Oats are selling at 33c. per bu7hel. Th
sales of Whisky embraced 900 bbls., at I63c. pc
gallon. The sales of Sugar summed up $50 bbls.
at 81 to 9ic. per lb. Coffee has advanced 5c since
yesterday. New Orleans Molasses is selling a
44c. per gallon.
River Intelligence
LOUISVILLE, July 26.--The Ohio river at thi
point falling, with four feet four inches water il
the canal by the mark.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

CRops IN Sorrn GARoLNA.-The Charleston
Courier says:
Along the line of the South Carolina Railroad as
far as Columbia, we learn by friend, the crops
Of every description present an extremely parched
appearance.
The corn crop is in a particularly languishing
condition, the stalks from the heat being turned
completely white The planters do not entertain
hopes of even an average yield of that crop. 0nr
informant states that there was on Friday slight
shower along the line from Columbia as far as
Sgmmerville, and on Saturday afternoon a heavy
fall of rain, accompanied by much thunder and
lightning, which extended from Columbia to Lew
isville We trust this relief will be in time to be Of
some benefit to the crops, which have snnered from
such long drought.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

Thus terminated the sport of the Crescent City
Yacht Club, and to-day will be fnn the Annual
Regatta of the Southern Yacht Club, at the sams
hour and place as the other. The Yachting spirit
is fully alive to the occasion, and we consequently
look for very large attendance.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

JUST OFF THE TRAIN.-The Providence Journal
states that on Tuesday night passenger, excited
by drink, leaped from the train near Richmond,
while the cars were running at a speed Of nearly
mile a minute. The train was stopped and backed,
the baggage master and Others took lanterns and
searched the side Of the track, expecting to find
mangled and bruised corpse. After proceeding
short distance, the missing rose up, remark
ing to the baggage master, Don't be scared boy,
I'm just off the train.'' His face was slightly
scratched which was the only injury apparent.
He made no complaint, but on arriving at stoning-
ton was very pale He completely sobered,
the jar conclusion settling his head and dissi-
pating the alcohol which had possessed his brain
and nerves. His escape marvel, as the road
was lined with ties which had been dropped along
for some distance; but the marvel would have
been greater had sober man thus escaped with
his life.
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MotnE ANn Ono RAnnoAn. The nknlong

MoBuE AND ONO RAILROAD, The okolona
tMiss.) News says:
The gap inthe Mobile and Ohio Railroad, betwceI
this place aud jackson, Tenn, is being rapidly
closep up. The contractors are putting down rails
at both ends, and have progressed nine miles above
'0kolona, and thirteen south ofJackson. The work
it is calculated will be finished by the end Of the
year. Gandidiy, we calculate" the cars will
not ran through before nsHs pripg.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

Ar1,Emrr 10 ron rItE MEDINA BANK.-He Rob-
5els B0ea 0at Of DoorS.-i4ast night an attempt
was made TO rob the bank Mt Medina, Orleans
county, aud the rogUes We're hoisted by their own
petard They entered the bank by false keys, or
by picking the lock OF the front door, and then
proceeded to operate the safe or vault door.
Unfortunately for them, they put in too much
powder. When the explosion took place, it not
only blew the door of the vault open, but it blew
the windows of the bank out and made such loud
report that the people Of the village were aroused
from their slumbers.
The bank is on the main street of the village,
and closely Joins other buildings where, people
slept. As soon as the explosion took place the
people in the neighboring buildings sprung from
their beds and appeared inthe streets The rogues
who had caused the mischief disappeared them
selves alarmed at The shock they had given. II is
thought that they blew themselves out Of doors.
At all events they left without taking any Of the
contents of The vault, aud had their labor for
nothing. It IS not known which way the burglars
went. but they have doubtless left lhe vicinity to
operate elsewhere. Other village banks may as
well be on the lookout for them
[R9chestcr Union, July ~.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

FATAL AFrRaY N MlsslsslPrl. The okolona
News of the 23d says:
j. P. Wilson and Bennett Butler, who lire down
below Houston, had an alteration few days
since, which resulted in fight. Butler was shot
seriously--several buekshot taking effect in his
body, and it is supposed he will die. 1t will be
remembered that these men had a round not long
ago, when Butler shot Wilson.
p. S-since the above was put in type we learn
that Butler il dead.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

gtE CHERoKEEs.-- From the Fort Smith (ArlS.)
Times we learn:
The Gherokoes, we learn are in arms. il is said
Evan Jones' the Aboltonist, aud son, have enlisted
$500 full bo0ds fOra raid. We hear that a requisi-
ton will be made upon fhe state Of Arkansas to
aid in quelliug the insutracton. If reqnsitioR is
made upon the Choetaws and Chicfasaws, it will
be responded to very promptly by the young men
Of the Two nations.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

A POLICEMAN BEAFEN TO DEArH.-B Boston, July
23.-PerEins H. Dow, police officer in Lynn, was
beaten to death last night while enaeaverin8 to
gQell fight among some Irish.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

TERRIBLE REyoLT IN THE MISSOURI PESITEN-
rIARy.--1u the St Louis Republican of The 24th we
find the following:
A special telegram to this office, received yes
terday from Jefferson City, states that about noon
yesterday, some forty cenyicts confined in the
penitentiary, made simultaneous attack upon the
gate of the prison, and succeeded in forcing it
open and effecting their escape. Twenty of them
were recaptnred, and about twenty more are still
at large. In the effort seven were severely wound
ed, and three were killed outright by the guards of
the prison.
Deputy Warden Ritcley, II attempting to arrest
their progress, was attacked by the notorious Geo
Harmon and another prisoner, They attempted
to wrest his pistol from his grasp and in the strug
g& it was discharged, wounding Mr.. Ritchey slight
y in the wrist. Mr. Ruthyen came to Mr.. RS
relief, and succeeded in knocking down and secur-
ing Harmon. Our informant states that the
escaped prisoners will doubtless be recaptnred, as
guards and citizens are out every direction. As
might be expected, great excitement exists in JEFF
ferson City, consequent upon this bold, aud to a
certain extent successful attempt Of these despera-
does.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

STORM IN GEORGIA. The Augusta Constitutions
alst of Tuesday last has the following
This vicinity was visited yesterday afternoon by
very severe wind, which was quickly followed By
good rain. Thunder and lightning were in ahund-
ance. Many limbs of trees were broken. and, per-
haps, minor damages done, but we did not near of
any important injury.
The day had been very sury, but at night the
air was pleasant. The rain was refreshing, much
needed, and will prove blessing to man and veg
citation. For snch blessing, grateful hearts ara
| ever thankful.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

WASHINGTON pplicatien was recently made by
the Republican Association for permission to raise
a liberty pole in that city. The Mayor consented,
as did also the Commissioner Of Public Buildings,
at first but after an examination of the laws, DR..
Blake discovered that it is unlawful to erect liberty
poles in the District, and therefore the permit was
withdrawn.
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ANNu AIR REGATTA.

caGsoExr orrY xAGnp eEe b
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=Z FIRST rhAs
B4s,ifia Boy, by John Maliouey.
zitlNfpa by Charles itraisted.
r. b, by j. bailey.
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River Intelligence,

LOUISVILLE, July 26.--The Ohio river at this
point is falling with four feet four inches water in
the canal by the mark
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-27

The same meteor was seen above New York, and
is described in similar style by the papers of that
Sity,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-28

NAvAL.-The side-wheel steamer Saginaw
went In commission on the 18th int, at San Fran
cisco Navy Yard The Saginaw is Of light
draft of water, and was intended for the Coast of
China, for which place she will sail In few DAYS
Her armament consists of Uahlgren shell guns,
and two II pound howtzers. She carries a crew f
100 men and officers all told. The sloop-of-w war
Savannah as 4 Pensacola or the 18th inst all
well. i he corvette Massachusetts was at Portland
On the 9Th December, all we'll She had troops
on board Ell route for Fort Vancouver The
latest advices from Rio SAYS that the John Adams
had sailed for the East Indies Her crew and
officers were all we'll The sloop-Of-war Vincennes
is daily expected at the Brooklyn Navy Yard The
corvette Jamestown is daily expected at the Phil
adelphia Navy Yard. The steam frigate Roanoke,
Flag officer Mckinney, was at Aspinwau on the
18th inst, all we'll. She expected to sail about
the Goth for Porto BelIo for the purpose Of reren
lshing the ship with water. The ship Sabine w;
cruising CT; san Juan del Norte on the 10th inst.
all well. The s'Cop-of-war Richmond was
launched at Norfolk on Friday morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-28
Personal.

-..-Gerrt Smith will soon embark for Europe.
- We arc happyto annouce the convalescence
Of Senator Bigler, who has been confined to his
bed for some days by an infamatory cold.
..-- Mr.. l.. Ernest de st. Romes has prosecuted
Mr. j. 4. Bonneval in a criminal court at New
Orleans for alleged gross libel on the complain
ant and his family, published Placard In the
French language.
-.'' Darcy McGee, the Irish patriot and member
of the Canadian Parliament from Montreal was
recently prevented from lecturing at Slmcoe G..
w by mob Of Orangemen who seriously threat
ened hisl. should he attempt to 90 on.
..'' Barney Williams, the actor has a card I'm
the New York Herald stating that he has not been
expelled frem The South for abolition sentiments,
for two very good reasons, one of which is that he
has mt been In the South for four years, and the
other is that he ain't an abolitionist