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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-23
SOLOMON &c MUSSER,
No. 149 Main Street.


l.. A. 81 Il. * n : e Y 5
the place where the largest assortment Of the LATEST
STYLES of the ayye goods kept and .ere1s where
You can get them cEi iPEl: than elsewhere. ..,
Jat !9.is ir6 MAIN STREET
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18
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Louisiana Intelligence.

The Winfield Sentinel of the 18th says:
We are in the midst of a drouth. The winds
blow hard, the sun shines hot the light clouds fit
to and fro like feathers the wind; creeks springs
and wells are beginning to fail in their supply of
water and unless the heavens drop rain in abund-
ance ere long, our planters will be in sorry fix for
crops this year.
The Rapides American of Saturday last says:
The weather is still dry, COOL and very dusty,
and no prospect Of rain. We learn that the stands
of cotton and corn are not good and the stands of
cane are Indifferent, but we live in hopes of bet
ter prospect in future.
The Ascension Acadan Of Saturday says:
The clerk of the weather must have locked up
the waters of Heaven and lost the key. We have
had no rain for nearly month, and the drought
keeps vegetation back. 1t is hard on farmers-too
dry to plant and the little corn and cotton which
is up, looks dropping and sickiy. Unless it rains
soon, the stuhble cane will be short; the stand is
very short.
The Lake Providence Herald says:
We were favored in this region on Tuesday night
last with fine RAIN since when, the face of nature
having been thoroughly washed, the dust laid and
the atmosphere rendered cool and pure, we have
been enjoying that pleasant state of weather
naturally looked for at this season of the year.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18
The Potter and Pryor Difficulty.

WASHINGTON, April l3.-The following is believed
to be correct statement OF the Pryor and Potter
affair up to noon to-day. Immediately alter the
occurrence in the House, Mr.. Pryor dispatched
through Mr.. Hindman, of Arkansas, a note to Mr..
Potter asking him to leave the District to receive
another communication.
To this Mr. Potter replied, that as Mr.. Pryor's
note contemplated avoiding the anti. duelng penal
ties in the District and that his disqnafca ion
was contained in the constitution of Wisconsin. he
could not leave the District; on which, Mr.. CHS
man. a substitute for Mr.. Hindman, who was
obliged to leave for Arkansas, handed Mr.. Potter
a peremptory challenge from Mr.. Pryor, dating his
note from Virginia.
Col Lander, who had been designated by Mr..
Potter as his friend, handed, after lapse OF
twelve hours, a note to Mr.. Chisman, accepting
the challenge and naming common bowie. knives
as the weapons, to fight in the open air. with two
friends each, armed with Colts pistols. Mr. CHS
man protests against this form of weapons as alb.
surd barbarous and vulgar and offers to construe
the code in the most liberal terms, provided other
arms are suggested.
Mr. Potter authorizes Col. Lander to decline
any other arms, and Col Lander offers TO subst-
tute himself for Mr.. Potter with other weapons, to
both Of which propositions Mr.. Chisman, without
consulting Mr.. Pryor. replies that the first is inatl
missible, and that while approaching Col Lander3s
zeal for his friend, they have no cause OF quarrel
with him, and consequently no demand to make
| on him.
Mr.. Pryor is still in Virginia, and has not vel
heard of his seconds action in the matter,
| The latter is believed to have acted aller con
snltation with Messrs. Miles, Keitt, Mason ane
| Hammond.
Mr.. Potter came into the House at half-past tel
o'clock to-day, and was greeted by number
| his friends with whom he retired to cloak room
WASHINGTON, April lS-Second Dtspatch,-Ih'
former dispatch was based on norina ton obtained
in democratic circles. The following in relation +
the same correspondence is the version in the Re
| publican quarters 1t is understood that alter Nil
Potter replied to Mr. Pryor's first note that Ii
would receive any message that might be sent hi
in the District, Mr.. Pryor asked him if he wonl
4 accept challenge, to which Mr.. Potter reptile
that he would inform him whenever challeng
reached him. Mr.. Pryor then sent him cha
lenge to which Mr.. Potter replied, referring hi
to Col. Lander to make the necessary arrahg
ments.
The terms proposed by Col. Lander to I.
Chisman were that Dir. Potter, though dislamil
allegiance to the code, would fight Mr.. Pryor
any place in doors or out in the District of Coin
bia, with howie-kniyes. This was declined on I
ground that the weapons were harharous and
human, and not usual ameug gentlemen.
To this Col. Lander replies that Mr. Potter q
tests the whole system of daeBg Is barbara
and inhuman utbeing caed to account tai 9
| exercise of free speech on the ioer of the hoes
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18

he consented, not being accustomed TO the usua
weapons of the duelist, to meet him In way thai
would place them ON equal terms, and to nana the
time. place and weapons. Bat as the weapons
named by Mr.. Potter, through Col. Lander, were
objected to, Col. Lander, without Mr. Potter's
knowledge, rendered himself to Mr.. Pryor without
restrictions, which was also declined, on the ground
that he had no quarrel with Col. Lander.
The correspondence between the friends Of
Messrs. Potter and Pryor did not close till this
morning, and it cannot be published ill Mr.. CHS
man, who was Mr.. Pryor's principal friend, can be
seen and his consent obtained.
No DUEL Washington, April 13.-The authori-
ties assured positively do the friends Of the
combatants adhere to their respective modes, that
no fight can possibly take place nor is IL appre-
hended that any difficulty can now occur, except
in a formal manner
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18

Nor QUITE SIoKLEs CAsE.--Last week Marshal
Howard received a letter from one Thomas Badg-
ley, of Mercer county KY, making inquiry after
one Geo. Baker, who had eloped with his wife and
child and stating that he had heard that the guilty
pair were in this city. The Marshal ascertaned It
to be the case, and sent word to the husband, who
arrived in our city on Monday, and secured the
services of officer John Barker to ferret out the
guilty couple, which was accomplished, and the
parties conducted to the Mayors office to confront
the injured husband, who anXiously awaited their
arrival. We repaired to the .'dispensatory' in
good season, in order to witness the meeting and
take the fatal item.n Mrs. Badgley confronted
her husband with her paramour, who carried her
child, and the desperate interview resulted as fol-
lows:
Baker-"HoW are you, Tom? y
Tom--How do you do, Mr.. Baker.
Baker-"Tom, here's your child.H (Handlng him
| the child,)
Tom-.'Much obliged to you, Mr.. Baker, (Tak
| ing his child.)
| The Mayor asked Mr.. Badgley if he intended to
prosecute the couple for adultery, and was inform
| ed that all he wanted was his child, and did not
| wish TO modest the happy couple. The guilty wife
was much greved in parting with the child, but
said she would not go back with her husband il he
| had wanted her to. His Honor finding that the
matter was amieably compromised, requested the
| parties to leave for their 'home in Kentucky, z
1 which request was complied with, and the hus-
| band went on his way rejoicing, with baby crying
at the ton of its -Noca.-.Thus ended a domestic
4 .'tragedy's that is rarely witnessed in city.
/ [Jehersonville Qnd.1 Dem.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18
THr Dsourn m MISSISSIPPI. The Natchez

THE DRourn N MISSISSIPPI. Inc Na1cheH
Courier Of Saturday says
Egr some time past, and now, while penning this
item Of the ga sH0sr n AS r 1oh ssa
sS iEoy nnon the parched earth for weeks. An
Kinds of garden produce is suffering for the want
n water and nothing appears natural that comes
to market. It is true that we have some early
ali these appear stinted in their growth. Even
potatoes, the article which has so near an affinity
TO bread, look more like marbles than the Fegaxs
table itself.
Yesterday evening the atmosphere appeared
more like rain than it has for weeks, and We trust
that it may soon come upon to revive vegetation,
to reingigorate the earth and make nature onca
more put on her gay attire.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18

THE SAN JUAN QuEsTloN.-In the House of Com
mons, March 80, Mr.. Longfeld asked the Secretary
for Foreign Affairswhat progress had been made to-
wards settlement of the San Juan question, and
to produce Qf there should be no objection on pub
lie grounds) any correspondence which might have
recently taken place between the British and
American Governments on the subject.
Lord j. Russell said that the only progress that
had been made towards the settlement of the ques-
ton was an agreement upon each side, which had
not yet been concluded. The last dispatch went
from this country, and he expected that an answer
would be given to it on the part of the United
States Government. With regard to the prospect
of satisfactory settlement Of the difficulty, he
could only repeat the statement which had before
been made, that the conduct Of Gen. Scott on the
part of the United States Government had been
most conciliatory. On his arrival at the island he
found there body Of 800 United States troops and
battery Of guns. He had reduced that number
to 100, and he had entirely removed the battery Of
guns It was now agreed that 100 marines should
occupy the island on the part Of the Government Of
this country so that there should be joint occu-
paney pending the settlement of this question.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18
On, "wnAr FALL WAS Tunnn!n-says the

On, "wHAr a FALL WAS THERE! n-says the
Kansas (Mo) Journal:
friend Of ours, an officer of the Army, sta
toned at Pawnee Fork, sent us by mail bottle of
the ..nectar" which the gods sip. The following
is a copy of the label:
"OM Monongalela.-Bot by Colonel Ceran
St. Yran, September Il, 1876, and buried by him
near Cache lie poudre. Exhumed by Captain
Marey,on his trip from New Mexico to Camp
Scott, Utah Territory, May 8, 1858, and presented
to the subscriber who now in turn presents it
with his compliments, to the editor of the Journa
of Commerce.
Was not that a prize-read the names, read the
dates, and then give rein to the Imagination
But, alas after performing the perilous Journey
from Pawnee Fork in safety to Kansas City me me
mail carrier threw the bag containing It on the
pavement in front of the postofiee, ana prose ~
casket containing the jewel into a 'no1ls.'na nag
| m +
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18

KANSAS REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION. - Ledues~
rial Convention met at Lawrence on the 18th inst.
Messrs A. G. Wilder, John A. Martin, W. A.
Phillips, W. W. Ross, @. W. Proctor and John P.
Hatterseheidt were appointed delegates 70 the
Chicago Convention. A resolution was unani-
mously passed declaring Hon. W. H. Seward the first
choice of the Republicans of Kansas for the Pre-
sidency. The attendance was large and the action
harmnninnS 80 ss.a.zs.a5 .l.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18
TAooBs' ART GALLERY, IS CAMP STREET

JACOBS, ART GALLERY. 9s CAMP STREET,
~ New 0rleans-E Jacobs at lis old post again
The subscriber respectfully informs the patrons Of
this celebrated mbrotype and Photograph Gal
established 1872 that he has secured
the services of Mr. JACOBS the original proprietor, who has
returned from Europe with all the in the
the may therefore rely being furnished with
portraits of the finest finish.
Miniatures all in oil ceors ivory other material
so as price of ALL will be taken
passab style. Photographs life from ether pictures of
public private buildings of machinery will be taken Of
any size required, either plain painted.
The artists the United States employed and all
work done will be guaranteed to give satisfaction.
Instruction given in the art.
The Gallery elegantly fitted with extensive collection
Of works and ladies and gentlemen respect
fully invited to visit 1t.
Frices moderate. Terms cash delivery.
o24 6n T., s. LIPMAN.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18

Those two celebrated diyines and scholars. Drs--
South aud Sherlock, were once disputing on some
religious subject. when the latter accused hls OPP
ponent Of using wit in the controversy. Neii,
said Sonth, suppose il had pleased God 70 givo
you wit, what Wu1td YOU have deass's
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18
STEEL PLows. STEEL pLoHvs

STEEL FLoWs' '... 80 STEEL Flows.
The nndend haEe been appointed Agents for the sale
the CELEBRATED
steel Plows.
Manufactured the old established Peacock Son.
Cincinnati Ohio,
And receiving from them full assortment for Sugar and
Plantation Wherever Plows
enjoy the highest reputation They have been fully tested
this State and Planters will find their interest their
Plows from will guarantee them be represented,
well the cheapest Pillow Of The kind in the market.
We have all the sizes from No. No with without
Cutters. F0LGER & Co,
rchonptoulas and New Ievee Streets
Between Graver and Poydra5,
iafS sn New Orleans,
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b. BOIRCNs............... b. BORON.
u. g. ST. CHARLES STREET.

D. GA ST. CHARLES STREET.
T. B. inform his and the
pubc general has received last arrivals from
Hayre and via New York complete assortment
WHITE Goods enunerate but which
following part Gents Linen Shirts Linen Bosom and
Cotton Shirts White and Coored Flannel Undershirts and
Drawers White Cotton Undershrts and Drawers
Materials Stocks Neck Ties Grayats Wooden and
Jouvn's Gloves Cambrc Handkeches Combs and Brushes
sponges Porte Monnaie Cutlery Glass Ware Toilet e Pow
der Boxes Ladies' Fancy Casks for Scent etc. etc. Canes and
Socete Eygenique's, etc. =.
Mr. BORON having removed his SHAVING ROOM, will
the LADIES' for whom he has added to
his stock of Goods for Ladies Wear
The Hair Department.,
For both LADIES GENTS fitted way giys the
utmost satisfaction The strietes attention will be paid all
Hair being supervised by Mr. Boron
j. B. BORON,
DC en- 81 st. Charles street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18
Ns6 0rleans 1aiIp CrssteIt.
LATEST NEWS INTELLIGENCE BY THE MAILS.
Not Burned Down.
with pleasure we publish The Following note

kENTvcKY MILITARY IEsTrUTE, April 10, 1870.
Ed. Grescent-Please correct the report about
this Institute being burned down, as there are
many cadets from Louisiana, and suppose the
report had given their friends great deal Of
uneasiness.
am glad to be able to say that our Alma Mater
is unframed, and her walls still echo with the Joy
Gus voices Of her sons.
Respectfully,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18

MISSOURI PoLrrIcs.-lS Louis, April 13.-The
Democratic Convention Of this State has nominated
nine Presidential Electors and eighseen deegaIes
to the Charleston Convention. The delegates are
understood to be divided as follows; FOR hanser.
III: Donrlas. 8; Dickinson and Breckenridge,
40 oh
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18

This Celebrated Water which obtained from the
Well Louisville from the depth of 2N feet pro
by the ANALYSIS Professor Lawrence Smith, of Louisville
Professor r. Chiffon, of YORK closely allied
in it's medicinal properties the
Bavaria and superior that of the Blue
lucky and the Congress Springs OF Saratoga for
this city.
Of the liver Nervousness il far the
mineral heretofore in 1t put up
packed with great strong boxes containing Two
dozen bottles For sale in New Orleans by
p. b. FERRAII,, Commission Merchant
un m No poydr street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18
MURDER IN YTcKsEURa.-The vicksburg CitizeI
of Monday has the following:

OF Monday has the following:
man, who appeared from his dress and man
ners to be steamboatman, was seen to suddenly
stop in front Of the cofee-house formerly kept by
John Daily on the 1evee, on Saturday evening last
and exclaim that he WIS cut, and to Immediately
fall and expire. On investigation traces of blood
were discovered, commencing at the corner Of
Levee and Clay streets, near the grocery Of Jacob
Morris and continuing up to the point at which the
victim fell. He could give no account of the deed
and all efforts to find anything in relation to It
seem to have been fruitless. It is generally be-
lieTed, however, that the fatal stab was given on
board the Emma Bett. The name of the deceased
was Hugh Early, and was, we believe, engaged on
the steamboat referred to.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18

THE RIGHTS OF NATuRALrzED CITIZENS ABROAD
ton Apra L3th.-A very voluminous report Of cor
respondence between our government and that Of
German States, concerning the rights of our natu-
rallied citizens to visit the places OF their nativity
was made in the Senate to-day. General Cass lays
down the general doctrine that a naturalized citi-
zen visiting Germany must be allowed to remain
without hindrance and to depart in peace. That
the summary ordering away of such citizen Of
be regarded as unfriendly act towards this gov
eminent
1t is evident to observing men here that the Re-
publcans rather court some deed of violence ON
insulting speeches as that of Loveoy. but from the
correspondence hence of the New York Tribune,
which says that the point of determined resistance
to challenging and attacking Northern men has
been reached, and that, when an occasion shall
call it will be offered in most effective manner
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18

.,,,d,n F,,pyzg, raFsr.-B Boston, April l3.-A
81. .rs ~, * named TerriIl, was arrested
y.iy a.tsmpted to commit suicide with re-
yaIVer hut the ball. striking the base OF ms s6nl
olanced of. lodging in his cheek.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18
WINES AND LIQUORS.

SAZERAC BRANDIES We HAVE GOOD
snpply hand receiving direct from
France additions stock of this celebrated highly
favored We have 1895 in eighth pipes lS eighth
quarter pipes 1902 do 1905 halt quarter eighth
pipes We invite the attention of the trade counosseurs
generally this article pure
New York terms and prices by
VA. +. LEVERICH Il co, "a Ola T.teee ST.,
nJn To Snle afraf+S in iscifJz
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18

A WIFE SHor.-A letter dated Monticello, Ar
kansas, April 4, to the Camden Eagle, furnishes the
annexed particulars Of an attempt at murder in
that place:
A Mr.. McElvain, a shoemaker by trade, and his
wife, were boarding at Of the principal hotels
in our town. Last night, whilst at supper dis
pute arose between them about some trivial matter,
but was soon dropped. About 8 o'clock they re-
tired to their room and were heard quarreling-
soon two reports Of pistol were heard, and the
light in the room was extinguished. Several per-
sons Immediately rushed into the room, and found
the lady lying on the floor weltering in her blood,
apparently dead. The husband appeared to be
overpowered with grief, and said that his wife had
| taken his pistol from under the pillow and shot
herself The pistol, a Colts repeater, was found
| lying on the bed. A physician was called, and
after some time it was ascertaned that she was moi
| dead but one Of the balls had taken effect enter
ing just below the right eye, and ranging down
ward. The lady raised up, and got so in the course
| of an hour OF two that she could speak. From
| McElvain's conduct suspicion rested upon him
! and he being called out of the room and the lady
Intercepted to who did the act, she replied tina
| it was her husband. He was Immediately arrested
and is at this time under guard. The lady is still
alive but it is not thought that she will live long
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18

INTERESTING TO MERcHAsTsiES.-Ca Captain Jordan,
Of the brig Hobart, just arrived at this port makes
statement from which we CLEAN the following
facts: The vessel is 181 tuns American measure
ment, but at Kingston, Jamaica, measured lbs tuns
English, while at Havana she was Isl tuns Spanish
The Captain having certificate of these measure
ments showed it at Arecibo, P. r., whereupon the
authorities maintained that the tunnage was too
small. They therefore measured the vessel again,
made her 10 tuns, and fined the captain $25. He
asked the return of the old certificate but they put
forth the plea that it lost. There is but one
commercial house there, and a clerk in that, who
spoke English, told the Captain that he was Acting
American Consul The day the vessel cleared at
the Custom. House, this fine specimen of a Consul
was not to be found, and hence the Captain was
| unable to enter protest, as he desired. The brig
| O'Brien, of Machias, Me-, which was there at the
time, was fined $25 for not having Spanish certi-
| ficate, though she had never been to a Spanish
port and therefore could not have had the Spanish
measurement BEFORE Captain Jordan was inform
ed that this practice of filming had been inflicted
upon all foreign vessels putting in there this year
It ought to be looked into by our Administration
| at Washington. [Phil. American, April IL.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18
CONsTABLE's SALES.


SECOND JUSTICE OF THE PEACE G.; H; DIXON AND Ed.
for the , WARD MAIl0N VS.. PAT
Parish of Orleans. RICK C0Y-Nos. AT, 42S.
by VIRTUE Of q writ Of Teri facias to
I'D directed by the Hon. d. + Mitchell, Second Justice
Of the Peace for the Parish Orleans the entitled
cause will proceed sell public auction the City Hotel
Exchange situated Common street between Camp and Ma
gazine Streets TUESDAY the LIST day Of May 1850 at IL
CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, situated in the First Dis
trict city square No. bounded by Deord Dryades
Rampant ate street. Caope streets said lot
urne about feet less, front on Deord street, and
having depth about 1876 feet less Together with
all buildings and improvements thereon consisting of two
story building brick front and wo-story kitchen
Seized in the above suit.
TERMS-Cash on the spot
DEuxIExE JUSTICE PAx q an DIXON ~ and ED
Paros n d,ofleans RICK COY-Nos 427 428.
I'm VERTUE dun writ de teri facfas a
"a moi adresst par rHon ID. F. MITCHELL Deuxieme jus
tice pour Ia paroe Orleans dams faae cdessus
je procedera Borse de Ia Cite itute de Ia Commnne
entire les u Camp ct des Maasin lie MAKD Ter dc mai
1860 a midi, a In vente pnbgue de-
UN CERTAIN LOT DE TERRE situe dams lie Premier Dis
tct de cette WILLIE dams iet No borne par les Deofd
Dryades Rempa autreois da Cirque ct Galope lie dill
lot de tere mesurant environ peds plus mons de face
la rue Deod sur profondeur denvron 1876 peds plus
nons an les edfces ct authorizations qui trou
vent CONSTANT en- ason bo deux eages Ia facade
brique, ct cuisine hauie.
Saisis dams pRffaire cidessus.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES moment de Naturalization.
m3l AMI IS "a mi w H. WAThRS. Constable.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18

ARar APPRENTICESHIP washingtondspatoh of
the 18th says:
The Senate To-day confirmed about thirty army
anss.aiatments--cantains and lower grades-to fill
de he vacancies caused by death and resignation.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-18
BUREAU pu TREsoRIER,

BUREAU pu TREsoRIER,
Vile de Jefferson. lie Ter janvier 1850.
A WIS AUX CONTRIRUABIEs.-Pa lie pre-
N Residents nonresidents de la
Vile de Jefferson qu tennes paiement des taxes po
pour annee 1853 ct les annees preca
denies sont que des daer du Ter
janvier 1900 que bureau dams Ia Chanbre
encognre yalence Leyee vile de Jefferson
de heares a. heures NJ pour receyor les des taxes
Toutes personnes dies la dte ve lie
present eus davoir sadreser bureau dici Ter de
JUN 1850 pene de la loi.
Jas I'd FELIX LAGROuE Treser1er