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TIE New Planet Observatory, Washington
here last Saturday night by MFR. Ferguson at Oh.
ION. 3s.6s., in 23h. I'm. 3s.5s of a. r., and deg.
22m. 555 sec. south deelination. 1t was first seen
by him the night previous, but the observations
is the fifty ninth in the family Of asteroids, and the
third discovered by this indefatigable assistant.
1t remains to be seen whether we have been an
tipated il this discovery. If we have not, and
unless you direct otherwise, propose to name
this star from the Indian mythology Of this CONT
nent. Respectfully,
NJ r MAURY, saperlaerI5a
Hon 1sAAt ToGGgY Secretary Of the Navy Washington.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

WHAT NEXT ?-The negroes of New York city
have issued address, calling upon their friends,
white and black, to organize for the November
election, at which, according to law passed by
the last Legislature vote is to be had upon pro-
posed amendment to the Constitution permitting
negroes to vote, without the property clause, which
at present restricts their exercise of the elective
franchise
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

DECIDEDLY MHAN.-The Boston Advertiser says
that an officer was dismissed from the Custom
House in that city lately, who was an old faithful
officer and soldier of the war of 1872, His salary
was not large, not more than he required. Yet
on the Glst of August he was assessed s3ofor party
purposes. Aware that if he refused he would be
decapitated, Of course and wishing to retain his
position, he paid up promptly. On the 1st Of Sep.
tember he received his dismissal. Having got
cut of him all that it was possible to obtain, he
was turned adrift; and the very nexg day At that.
Rather unkind, to say the least of it.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26
Aboiitienists at their oid yyork.


In the N. Y. Express of the 10Th we End tie fal.
lowing:
One pleasant morning last week, an an1faep.
southern lady now stopping at the Fifth Avenue
Hote IN this city, was startled almost before her
tpetse snn. vas complete, BY rap at her chamber
woman rushed in, flung heraelf At tba Isdy5 faa
CRYING and Wringing her hands, and egcfaiTair6
Oh, Madame save me take me to nv reonIa.
take me to my people,
you mean?R ~ ~
oh, you know my people, Madame -: Vol
know my people; and don't want to be free.d
me poor creature was evidently frightened half
@ 1uL q ner senses and it was some moments before
her speech became sufficiently coherent to be com
prehensbe. The lady then gathered that her m
expected visitor was slaVe-a nurse beIpnafnrr "a
a Southern family of distinction who had been
sh5oPPlng SOP W az the La Farge Hotel The day before
that OF which we are speaking had been fixed for
the departure of her masters family ar5d AZ ahau+
noon the woman went to the basement o9 tho
Hotel to get her lunch preparatory to setting off.
On her way down stairs she tells that she was
stopped, napkin thrown over her face, size was
selzed BY two men and dragged through daYl
passage way into the street. and thrust into a car
riIge.
4 u answer to such entreatiea as she could make.
the men told her she could never 20 back ID heg
mistress; bnt would be compelled to be free She
was taken She knew not whittier and forcibIv
lodged in an obscure street and a mean house.
tulheu ilitp IuoLl dIu kept there AL night, With
out food. Early the next morning she head liz
footsteps Of man, and managed To look out, and
see him go of apparently to work. The door of
her room had not been locked, as it opened only
upon that in which her kidnappers slept. There
was woman still sleeping in this outer apartment:
and the poor fugitive slave who became fugitive
from freedom, managed to getinto the street with.
out waking this woman.
t was very early in the day, and she knew
nothing Of New York she knew not even TIL
name Of the house at which her master had been
staying, but describing it to people in Tie street q
large white building, she was taken instead to
the Fifth Avenue Hotel She knew, however that
her owners family were gone, but happening to
remember that the lady TO whom she afterwards
applied had been visiting her mistress and sure. as
she said, that so great lady would only stop 1T
the largest hotel she begged to be taken to Nine.
-. Madame - soothed her, and after a while
found relatives Of her master, who were stoppfDg
At The sen,a hotel and the unlucky traveller on te
railroad sent back 10 her rsai
lreilas rev such instances as this viii perhaDs
convince . lanancs that the evils Of slavery ire not
Greedy suppose. 80 Aioiate
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

WHOLESALE DROWNING persons, who were
returning to Rockland, Me-, in an open salboat,
from camp meeting at Northport on Sunday, the
9th instant, were eapsized when off Camden, and
Mrs. Doctor Colby, Mrs. Nancy Hopkins, and Miss
Jameson were drowned. Mr.. Thompson and his
wife clung to the swamped boat, and were picked
up by schooner.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

Two CHILDREN BuRSED TO DEATH.-The Chi
cago Press Of the l7th has the following
shocking calamity occurred on Friday after
noon last on the farm of John Dralle. in the town
Of Bloomingdale, Du Page county. Itappeals that
Mrs Dralle went to put up some bars in the fence,
and drive some cattle out of the field, leaving
several children about the house-two aged and
years were in the grain-house playing Whenthe
mother returned the sheds and grain house were on
re and eyety means TO to rescue the HRSfe
] Gess 41tfe little that remained Of them
was found in the corner arthest from the door. All
the hay and some stock, together with three hun
dred bushels Of wheat, and the out-buildings, are
all destroyed The wind was hard from the south
or else the dwelling house would have been burned
also The father of the children was in Chicago
with load of grain, and is ignorant of the loss OF
his children. The cause Of the fire is unknown and
will not probably be found out surmise is at fault.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

The NonyeIlfste of Ronen says that very curl
GUS coin was found at Cauvllle, near Havre, being
gold piece struck in 1418, when Henry T., after
the battle of Agineourt, assumed the title of King
ofFrance on his marriage with Catherine, daughter
of Charles VI. 1t bears the following inscription
I" Henri par la grace de Dieu roi d'Anseterra ct de
la France.n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

1t is found that the prairie stone, existing in
such large quantities just back of Chicago, will
make gas as well and as freely as the best coal,
yielding 80 per cent of pure saltpeter, and resi-
due be left of as good lime as can be found any,
where.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

Mrs. Mirel, of London has found that by passing
current Of electricity through water in which
clothes are bleaching, there is great economy of
time, and she secures extraordinary resnIts
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

TRuE.-The disasters to the grape crop may
affect the wine drinkers of France, but we are inde
pendent Of any such petty considerations in this
country. Our drug stores supply the deficiency.
How lie SAVED MS LIFE. The drummer.boy
Of the Milwaukee Light Guard was on board the
Inflated steamer Lady Elgin, and was saved by
means of his drum. He had presence Of mind suf
icient to whittle plug and close the ar-yent: :
then lashng the drum to his shoulders, he trusted
himself to the waves. The drum supported him
and also four others, who seized hold Of it. but
these, one after another, dropped off. The drum
carried the boy nearly ashore, when, by some
means, the head was burst in and it filed with
water. The boy abandoned it, and sezing frag
mont Of the wreck, succeeded in reaching the
shore. The drum afterwards came ashore, and
was returned to the boy whose life it had saved.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26
Z ArI1lAN,s TROPICAL ROOFING

Cheaper and to ether used in southsn
IF tested and recognized qualities are
Esl DURABIIlTN-eeual 10 the best slate roofa.
ST. Observation-Disclosures aag otder era Is
tY liaEs being possible.
81 BEA A{fYIt presents sploat and rane ko surface,
{h. GHERPHESSlt costs much less than, though Il
poo sny wood roof loss than the inferior
Composition rooang heretofoe offered o the public IT,
5h 4NGoMBUsTIBfLITY-I 1il resi5t better thar a
Elate rcsi. .-,..z :,
t climate protects the Interior Of buildings from the
tense heat Of GUNNER
5h sOIIDITY-It becomes harder smoother ex-
nasre; can to put upon roofs Of any oPs and being of g
Vt require heavy aiters to support it, while II is
and breaking does require repsirs
Tbe nTR0PIGAII R0OFTNG is a chemical compound of
spsnnes several which peculiar it Alone
In proportions discovered by actual experiment and
in this city. \
Of tina agent may he verified by person wishing be-
All orders lett the Pooaice, Box No. g. will be
ptf' ~ J. O. KATHMAE,
sly corner of Bienyillea and karaii ets
SyHAs. r. NASH, BROKER, AND DEALER IN
" SCRIP, STOCK, NOTES, REAL ESTATE AND Ex
Nos 35 Carondelet street.
.s,yw Ret tyveer Compsn and GrayiEr,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

FIVE MEN POISONED FOR STE AIING MELoSs.--The
Chilicotc Chronicle, Of the present week. has this
item:
We learn that some il ea,aysd TnTr ret 1a e."
WITH persons stealing water-nelons, put poison in
some of them. Five men who went into his encIos.
ure, without leave license, got hold of some of
these poisoned melons, and ate them, then and
there. Three of the party were found dead in The
enclosure, and two dead just outside. 1t is sup
posed the two died Just they got over the fence
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

President Buchanan declines to be present at the
ball to be given in New York in honor Of the
Prince of Wales
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2otaI 9atelIiQtutt.

BkEckINRGDGE MASS MEErnG.-A Breckinridge
mass meeting Is announced to come of tonight,
at Washington Square, in the Third District. Wen
be thar, TO take d look at it.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

PolsoN OF THE JEssAMrNE.-The Pensacola Tri-
buno says:
Two chldren-wIite child and negro-whe
playing, a few days ago, in this city, put piece
of the yellow essamine vine in their mouths, which
resulted in the death Of the latter and the severe
illness of the former.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

The first street railway in Great Britain fer city
use, has been put in operation in Birkenhead, ana
has elected the public admiration well as that Of
professional men. The system is TO be introduced
into all the English cities. Mr.. Train, the projes-
tor, is an American He agrees to lay down the
rails at his own cost and risk to maintain the road
for a foot beyond them, and to remove them il
they come to be declared nuisance. Mr.. Train
knows their advantages too well to fear tlat they
would fall into popular dsfayor.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

SAVANNAH RIVER IMPROVEMENT improve
ment of our river, under the application of an
unexpended balance Of sixteen thousand dollars,
obtained from the War Department in February
last, has been steadily progressing during the past
summer months. Three cuts of thirty feet eachin
width, by three quarters of a mile long, have been
perfected through the mud flats, seven miles below
the city, giving a depth of channelWay of from 20
to 2t feet water to vessels at full tide. We under
stand that sufficient sum remains to extend the
work, and that fourth cut is to be commenced
forthwith which will increase the width to 100 feet
across. The dredging has been carried on under
the experienced eye Of Mr. +. A. Gercopuly, fore
man III charge of the work, who, during a period
OF O working days, has eXcayated 4l97O cubic
yards of earth-making tic excellent average of
$50 odd cubic yards per day This too, in mid
summer, under many disadvantages. We con
gratnlate the commercial community that The work
has been pushed forward SO energetically in the
summer months. Its speedy completion will afford
facilities to the large fleet OF vessels tfeepting
our port in the winter season, which they have not
in the past possessed, besides getting the dredge
boat screws and other appurtenance out Of the
thoroughfare before the press Of business COM
menees. [Sayannah Republican.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PERSIAN AND A TURK.
One w0rships the sun, and the other the daughter.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

A SELF-PR0PELLER-Paris was astonished not
long since by the sight of carriage propelled by
neither steam nor gas, going with such amazing
swifness as to leave far behind the four-in-h hand
carriages of the Jockey Club, which had endeay-
ored in vain to keep up with it. The inventor is
said to be poor man, who has constructed the
vehicle entirely himself, and will not disclose his
secret till he is properly secured by patents.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

Lynch LAW ~ PIKE's PEAk.-The Rocky Noun
tain Herald Of Denver City, Of September brings
in the following account Of a case Of lynchng, re-
Gently occurring at that place:
At an early hour yesterday morning, man
named John Shear was found with rope around
his neck hung to the limb Of tree near the Platte
river, about one mile and d half above this city.
When the body was discovered life was extinct
The rope by which the unfortunate man was sus-
pended was passed over the limb and one end made
fast to stump, sticking fast to which was SCRAP
Of paper with the following words written on III
pencil: "Ths man was hung. 1t was proved that
he was horse thief As soon as the facts were
known to y. S. Deputy Marshal Middaugh, he
down, and an inquest held but nothing further
could be learned than what we have stated.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

NtsIT or THE PRINCE OF WALES.-The following
is a correct copy of the appropriate letter ad.
dressed by the Mayor of Washington 10 the Duke
of Newcastle, informing him of the invitation to
visit this city which has been extended to the
Prince of Wales by The Corporation of Washing
ton:
Mayors Office, Cayof Washington, September
II, 1850. His Grace the Duke of Newcastle: hy
Lord: have this day approved, and beg you will
hand to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales,
the enclosed copy of joint resolution adopted un-
animously by the Councils of the City of Washing
ton inviting him to visit the Federal Metropolis.
His Royal Highness having accepted the invita-
ton of the President it affords me pleasure, in be-
half of my fellow citizens, to you that they
desire to treat him with all the distinction in their
power during his visit to our city.
have the honor to be, my lord your most obe-
dent servant,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

LATEST FROM NEW YoRK.-Why is fast girl
like the Great Eastern Steamship Because when
she goes ahead, is sure to see swell after her.
TPunch,
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3uLIAItD Es-Btz4LaAIsDT TAfsEf3s
35............ ST. LOUIS STREET. .......,......35
U11dcr the st. Louis Hotel.
The undersigned hegsieave inform he public thAt he has
opened i ILElbRn SALEsR00Ma the above place where
lie enteads keer constantly hsad BILLIARD TABLES
ron the cge1saRd mandatory of j, II. BRUNSWICK
Bo Cincinnati, CT all descriptions and prices, sue4
ROSEWOOD,
BIRDS EYE MAPLE, MAHOGANY,
BIRCH AMI pAK,
With MNr0la, State or Wood Bed Alao Bagatale Tables
aud Balls Pooi Boars gushi5na Cloths Cues Pockets One
eather9 Ten Pin Balls and everything appeainng Bill
lierds or other games.
NBspcemons Of the above Tables car beseen at the St
Charles. Marble Hall and St. Touls RliafdR r ems
R-Repan done shortnotica on reasonable terms
MO " A. W. MERRIAM
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

A man named Mcclure was arrested in New
York day or two since on a charge OF beating
his wife. He paid his fine promptly, and then re,
turned home and eloped with his wife's sister,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

CAPTURE or OYSTER BoArs.--The Cambridge
0d.) Herald states that on Thursday, 18th inst,
three vessels were taken, dredging for oysters, in
Fishing Bay, contrary to the law of the State. The
crews were composed of L men, four white men
and eight negroes; five of them paid the fine i'm
posed, and the remaining seyen-al negroes
were lodged in Cambridge jail the same night.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

LOUISVILLE Sept 25. The Ohio river at this
PORT II stationary, with feet inches Of water
in Tho canal by the mark.
YicKsRERG, Sept 25.-Thc Mary r. Keene passed
down At s, the yiekaburg at and the Belfast at i
O'Clock last night
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26
reLeeaseHEo TO THE NEW ORLEANS CRESCENT
DOMESTIC DILIGENCE
tnr THE aA1LoyAL AID AaEnIeAx LIyEs.:
New York Races.

NEw YORK; Sept 25.-The Fall Races over the
Fashion Course commenced to.day with the Great
Sweepstakes for 10000, four mile heats
Daniel Boone was withdrawn in consequence Of
an accident.
Planet won the race, distancing Congaree. Time,
one mile, 1854 two miles, 3:465 three miles, 5395
four miles, 739. Congaree struggled badly on the
last mile The last two miles were run in a hard
shower.
Appointment.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.--The President has ap-
pointed Capt. Magruder Chief of the Bureau Of
Ordnance and Hidrography, in place Of Capt. In
graham, detached to command oi the U. s. sloop-
olwar Richmond.
Mexican Afairs--o Official AdFicea.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25-OficiaI adyices received
at the State Department announce that Gen. Lave
is about to leave the city of Vera Cruz to operate
with the Liberal forces against the City Of Mexico
Gen, hiramon has liberated Cen Marquee and
given him the command OF 5000 men.
The Peruvian Imbroglio.
New YoRE Sept 25.-The Calao correspondent
Of the New York Times says Mr.. Clay, the U. s.
Minister to Peru, has called upon the commander
Of the naval forces in the Pacific TO proceed forth
with to the Peruvian waters with all available
vessels.
Explosion of a Steam Boiler
PTTsBuRG, Sept. pa most shocking accident
occurred in this city yesterday. A steam boiler in
the marble works factory of w. W. Wallace, Esq.
exploded yesterday and killed ten to twelve men.
Several others were more or less injured.
Domestic Markets
New YORK. Sept 25.-The Cotton market closed
firm. The saics consisted of3500 bales ut 10 4c for
Madling Uplands. The demand was active. Flour
closed active at an advance oil SC. The sales en-
bEaced y 900 bbs. at 50 05 to $ Is for Superfne
state. Wheat has advanced &c. Corn closed
quiet and steady, with sales of LOCO bushels at
G6sc. for Western Mixed. Pork rules dull. There
were sales at $40 375 for Mess. The sales Of Lard
amounted to $50 bb!s. at l24 to 12}c. perlb. The
Mn ~
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ground-ProbabIe Loss of Life,
From the Mobile Mercury Of Monday we extract

from the Mobile Mercury of Monday we extract
the following:
me MAJ man boat Oregon, due here Saturday morn
ln6' laltSo " arrive. IL turns out that sbe got
on fTIday night, near the farther entrance
20 the pass we understand from the nasgenoers
thatno blame attaches to the ofieers Tba E9btg
were not up, and the pilot was mislead hv i;ghts
ON ships, and ran the boat hard aground tn Tie
north of the pass - E
There was nothing left for the passengers t,,t &
remain On board until the Florida came along night
before last. A transfer Of passengers and rnails
took place. which we regret to believe resulted in
the probable drowning Of one or more passengers
We learn from Mr.. w. R. D. Crockett of Clark
county, who now lies faint and exhausted at the
Battle House, from narrow escape from drown
ing, some particulars, upon which we base the be.
ilet that passenger was lost.
The yawl-b0at was carrying some passengers
from the Oregon to the Florida. The boat had
passed around the stern of the Florida and ap-
preached the gangway aft the wheel, and the
passengers were IN the very act Of clambering
aboard, when the wheels commenced backing
Inc inevitable consequence was to suck the boat
under the guard and towards the Wheel Two Of
me passengers, at least, were knocked overheard,
MI. crockett, and another, to him unknown
whether any but the two were thrown into the
water is not certainly known. Mr. Crockett lucgiIy
caught two oars that went overheard with him or
ne would not now be here to tell of it. His first
impulse was to struggle to clear himself OF the re-
Yolylng wheel, in which he succeeded, but in the
effort lost one of the oars. There was another
man near him. calling Justify for help and for those
on board to throw him rope. He called for help
himself and at tue same time trying to keep clear
of his fellow in distress.
Gradually they parted, and both foated away
from the boat both calling out for help. He could
see persons leaning against the rail of the boat
az they were drifting by and away but saw no
effort to render assistance by throwing ropes or
anything else. He was drfted farther and farther,
away of in the dark. He could hear the voice of
the other calling for help for some time, but at last
it ceased, and when last heard he thought it the
sound Of a mans voice stranglng in the water,
and then it was heard no more.
Mr.. Crockett dritted a long way off from the
boat, and was at the mercy Of the waves for per
haps half an hour-it seemed to him long hour
When at last, his physical energies were almost
entirely gone and ne could scarcely have called
out again, be was heard by the men on one Of the
boati passing between the two steamers who
came to his relief when he was past making
another struggle. He was taken aboard in nearly
an insensbe state. Since his arrival al the Battle
House he has kept his bed from exhaustion.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

Put Hp Tor DeaerSn Cases containing onf eight andtweyG
tEanfIfu IiEnnrre:h StnvCard accollPys ,scs
package.
Ms-A single bottle Of sPALDINGts PREPARED GLUE
will times slts annually every householder
Sold by all prominent staonery, Druggists Hardware and
Furniture Dealers, GrocerB and Fancy Stores
Country merchants should make note Of sP PALDING's
PREPARED GLUE. when making up theiTiist 1t will
any climate. jalq Iy&W
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26
STREET CoM,NER--OFF5ClAL

JSouRTu DISTRICT TPOUND-XVAs brought
H. to the Fourth District Pound Annuncation street.
tween Washington avenue and Sixth street
empty boxes two empty hogsheads aud small
gheebarrow.
Which ii not claimed within days md the expenses there
on paid, will he sold ut public Ruclion said Pound on
WEDNESDAY, September 20, 1850, at 10 O'Clock A. Nj
New Orleans September y LEGO
j. MILTON RELF Street Commissioner
ALFRED A. DUCRGS,
.... ...- Clerk Of Comptroller.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

NEW York, Sept. 25-The Fall Races over the
Fashion Course commenced to-day with the Great
Sweepstakes for $4,000, four mile heats.
Daniel Boone was withdrawn in consequence Of
an accident
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-26

NJ. r. MAURY sHperinseE Isn't.
on IsAAc ToueEY, Secretary Of the Navy Washington.