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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

VARIETIES THEATER - Vctorine again. -, An
other fashionable but not very large audience wit
messed "Victornen last night. The play is a
beautiful and most exciting one. Those who 60 to
see it, will see the usual excellent acting, and will
see George Jordan and Charlotte Thompson in
characters entirely new to them, but the less
well done. We advise all who can afford the
time to treat themselves to a visit to VIctoriue"
1t will be repeated tonight, with " The Hole in
the WALL" in which that capital old comedian,
Genrpe Holland. annnara
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24
CORONER'S INQUEST.

The Coroner held au inquest on Monday evening
upon the body of Thomas Collins, aged Ihtrty-fve
years, native of Ireland found in the river at the
foot Of Lafayette street. 1t is supposed he fell
from the steamboat Pey tona. Verdict: Accidental
rOHuing.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

PRINTING INE.-MeSsrs. Lewis & Co., No 1872
New street. to-day advertise that in the of few
las they will supply III r and the public
qualities Of printing ink. This ink is manufct
ured city, Will certainly merited attention
printers and publishers We refer the advertisement.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

The steamer Marquis de la Habana was yester-
day purchased by the Confederate Government, for
the sum Of sj3 600. The transfer will be made to-
day, and the ship fitted out as soon as possible for
the Confederate service.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

D. z. MoRPHY, anctioneer, calls the attention of
dealers and Of cigars
fine stock which sold by I'm this day at 10 o'clock, in
his saIcsro ,nl, No. Al Magazin" .treat
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

PERRIrr GuARDs.At meeting of this company,
held last evening, organization was perfected by
the election of officers. The names of the officers
elect we publish in another place.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

MEssRs GARDNER SMITH & Co. will sell this day
at U. o'clock, No 1872 Dryaes street. Hevia good
black WI. furnitu See ndVe Iement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

THIS DAY, at II O'clock at No. 23S St. Charles
street. between St. seph street Tivo Circle by F. Fer
Abrams vii he sold at auction household furniture
and Effects wilhout reserve
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

TIN PLATE WoRKERs.-Competent parties can
obtain immediate employment upon application See advertise
ment.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

REwARD.-A reward is elsewhere offered for the
recovery Il runaway stolen slave
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

rG;,uc9r i g. NIXON
President loard Of All.men
tnurrypI Arrl Ig
Si,rurI John T. MONROE. Nayor.
1861 viii adndrate a nv office at II O'Clock ~ the above
coutrncts 10 the lowest bidders.
n2g n, Y. DUPLESSrS Comptroller.
6tpIC5 5E5CRTIsbNS rOES NIlE CONTRA CIT
- for the construction Of Phmk Road the east side Of
ornr from the New Canal 10 the upper limit 0i The
whole of the roadway, which is thirty feet in Width shall
he graded according lines height and Levels In be gwen
by the cry Surreyor the cotac Gmg lie same where too
low and picking and tsu@ tine dirt where 100 high
Twenty width the Of The roadway shall be
pankuh in the following m:ncr. to-w Five strings OF mud
hl laid lnngtuntV ~tcIiou OF the length OF the road
Of the best ,aw mill q press shall sound pks
inch thick By twelve iuC" wide placed At feet from
T.. tier shall be ha we'd Or carried together
ices and shall lie primcl down at the end,
which, in all shall rest the pnks lnt at inter
walls Of five feet with inch OAK pins not less Than
four feet long and dvcn alang or n an atEc OF sixty de
The hs be five by inches laid,
than five feet fyn ccnre and that the cohe section
shall have rounding Of three che in the centre The cross
ptinl and sis Shall rest we rammed boltomng Of dry
thA be filed wish river sand and properly compressed with
pound roller mnl solid The top pankns shall then be
spiked the ends Of the plAnk being FIRST squared IhE Top
pInk shall bcO the best se 'sohed hard yco" ~ ee from
sap and from ii defects cncunlcd to immr their ttreg or
duub yand sal be twelve nrhes vide by thee inches thick
long, i'll the work. IhcF to
brought close well 0HIetl and spiked with Two seven Inches
spikes each tcYc men SPIKE NJ
over sill and the VI ole rond shall be well
covered the ms with one iHr5 Of sharp Sand
i:hed by tie conracto5, u, .eI a The Iabor
The contractor . bind melt 10 begin the work in ten
Common Council and to Complete the withn mouths
day there itter the sam" i, not G'mpieiel;
Inc coI'I' or nan u" t 10 "e'P ,i 'AF 'piis i pr
c"n,o and 10 r,an &c III fairhf4l pc forr Of ,l
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

WANTED.-Two red monkeys are wanted imme-
dAtely. See advertisements
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

by incendiary slaves from up the river or free Ne
groes disguised as slaves.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

TROOPS CHARTERED IN WAsHINGTON
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

The Virginia Army and Navy Officers to Resign.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

FATHER POINT, April 2}.-The Royal Mail steam
this Point.
She was boarded by the news yacht of the AS
s0ciated Press, and the following summary Of her
intelligence obtained.
LIVERPOOL, April 23.-The Brokers' Circular re-
ports the sales Of tie week just ended at IS, 900
bales.
The weeks business closed steady at an advance
of to }c.
Orleans Fair was quoted at Sd. and Middling Fair
at sd.
LIVERPOOL, April l3.-Dreadstulfs closed dull
and with declining tendency.
Provisions steady.
LoSDoN, April I3.-The closing quotations for
Consos to-day were 81 to 92i for money and the
account.
The political intelligence by this arrival pos
sesses no features of Importance.
IMPORTANT FROM BALTIMORE, NOR
FuLIk AND IyAsHIHGToN.
SCUITLING OF NAVAL SHIPS.
A DREADFUL STATE OF AFFAIRS AT NORFOLK.
Ship Houses Torn Down and Fac
tories Leve1ed.
TROOPS CHARTERED IN WASHING TON.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

Ship Houses Torn Down and Fac
tories Leveled.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

WANTED-9eyeraI slave boys are wanted, as ap-
prenlces the shoe business. See adye tiscment
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24
New York Markets.

New YORK. April 23.-The Cotton market closed
dull with sales of 500 bales at l25c. The Flour
market closed active the sales comprised II 250
bbIs. at s. to s. 10 tor superfine. Whsky-saes,
1900 bhls. at l8c. the gallon.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

DREADFUL STATE OF AFFAIRS AT NORFOLK.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

FROM BALTIMORE, NOR
FULK AND yVAsIzIaGToN.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

No. 5jS5.1
Rplrsi That the Street be and he is hereby
authorized order the for liking and Irn The
brugea the Second District bridge the
Broad canal intersection of Hospital
lStgredl LEA F. RAKEWEIIl,
President Board of Assistant Aldermen.
[Spuedl j. o. NIXON,
President Board Of Aldermen.
Approved April IS, 1861.
al9 81 Signed JOHN T. MONROE. Mayor
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-24

CINCINNArI. April 2i-The sales of Flour are
unimportant at 81 Is to 81 50 for Superfiue Whis-
ky is quoted at l23c the gallon. Western Mess
Pork is quoted at $l7 per bbl. Lard is worth Sc.
the lb.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-20
Action of the Safely Committee.

At meeting Of the Committee of Safety for the town Of
wilmington the following preamble and resolution were
adopted and ordered to be published:
For the purpose of ascertaining with reliable certainty
me enecuVe strength of the different military organizations
not IN the regular service of the State which exist in the
county OF New Hanover We: within outside of the
Town OF wilmington and that prompt and united scton
among all such organizations may be secured in event
feS0toed That the Captains those in command Ct the
several military organizations above referred to- ara re-
quested forthwith to make report in writing to Capt VIM
j. PRICE, OF The Independent Guard of Wilmington" sta
ting the number of men, the character the arms the sup
Ply OF ammunition other particulars in reference to their
respective companies, which be essary to thorough
knowledge of all such military organizations within this
county and to the adoption of such may be
may arise ~ s. D. WATISCE' Sec
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-20
Col, DAM. IL. Hill.

This able and distinguished officer the gallant and sklful
commander Of the First Regiment of North Carolina Vol
untees, which fought bravely in the battle
Bethel Church. destined to win enViabe aurels in the
present great struggle. IL permitted Judge his
future by the past certainly accord him great
for laid stronger basis
great and brilliant reputation. Graduating West Point
with honor when about the age twentyone he entered
the u s and remained in it until after the close of the
Mexican War. He was IN the army under General Scott
from Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico and greatly distin
gushed himself of the hard fought battles of that
campaign. At the storming of Chepuepec he the
cOnd the American side that mounted the
parts. For his mCrtOrous services this he
NOTED to the rank of Major which he afterwards resigned
to accept the chair of Mathematics in Davidson College,
C.
DISCHARGED the duties of his position with great
zeal and fidelity Notwithstanding the arduous labors that
devoved him. he found time to write and have pub
shed large work Algebra which favorably
ceved. This work excited remark the time,
the intense Southern spirit which breathes
some of its problems.
In 1873 when the North Carolina Military Institute was
place in is Faculty, and devoted himself with his
ed energy and ability to the instruction of young soldiers
for the Old North State.
Upon the of hostitties between Abraham
Lincoln and the Confederate States he appointed by
Governor Ellis the command of the Camp of instruction
at Raleigh. When the First Regiment of North Carolina
Volunteers organized be almost unanimously elect
ed its Colonel
ary science He is the author of two Theoogc works,
viz: 1.-The Sermon the Mount, and The Crucifxion.
These works published two three ago. by the
Presbyterian Board Of Publication ard well received
in the Christian literary world. COL Hill is truly Christ
ian and if mistake not Elder in the Presby-
terrain Church at Charlotte
In person, Col. Hill is about the medium height and we'll
propotioned He has dark eyes and hair VIII CHI is becom
DID, has serious military bearing and rigid dis
ciplnarian .-PeerSbuTg Express.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-20
DIED.

this town. on 18th inst PETER SMITH, Esq, aged 67
years.
The friends of the family invited to attend the funeral
o'clock this afternoon, from the residence of the de-
ceased to Oakdae Cemetery.
In this town, the 18th inst, VIM. HENRY infant
of John H. and Nancy Strauss aged IL months and days
The funeral will take place the residence of the par
tomorrow, at 10 O'clock A. M thence to Oakdale
Cemetery The relatives and friends of the family
quested TO attend.
This ming 8h inst,) at the residence of Mrs. f.
Lord FRANKLIN, youngest child of Fred'k j. and Coum
bia A. Lord aged years and Il days
The friends of the family invited TO attend the funeral
to- morrow morning at o'clock
In Owensvile, Sampson county, the 9th inst, after
protracted illness and much suffering, HENRY OWEN
aged SO wears,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-20
THE Seventh Regiment Mustered Out.

The New York Times does not welcome the return of the
&C gallant Seventh" with much enoosysm chron-
ced their departure The Seventh have lost cast
generally in Jew York, and especially the Little VILLAIN
Read the following
The last ceremony of campaign-that Of mastering the
of the serviCe-was performed 3esterday
what prematurely many thought at the Armory
of Seventh street and Third Since Saturday. when
the Regiment returned the have their uniform,
being point of military etiquette to do until the
tine has been through To this Circumstance must be
acrbed the curious phenomenon of several of greatest
handles being Broadway yesterday in partially
apdaed condition. Gentlemen whose attire in ordinary
times model Of elegant prOpriey, dSpored themselves
with stained and dscOOred Jackets and trousers and caps
of crushed and suen aspect. They simply awaiting
the word of command to the broadcOth and patent feathers
of the private cZeno be mustered out OF their old suits
into
At o'clock the regiment drawn up into companies,
with all the staff officers in 'front.' nearly as they would he
if they about to parade down Broadway. Colonel
LeertG had previously taken his station the visitors gal
leTy the north end of the drill and
queny facing his The officers roll called, each
gentleman responding to his name At the conclusion Col
Leerts addressed them from the gallery, saying "Oces
the staff you tered out of service" Where
they smiled and Instantly dved into the crowd OF
itors find their friends disappearing subsequently with
with the members Of the various companies each man an
sweng his name, and falling back with his companions
until fin tlly " mustered out.
Visitors experienced much difficulty in obtaining admis
son but Notwithstanding all the obstacles thrown the
way goody humber succeeded in reaching the drlroom.
The heat intense much indeed that dspo-
sed believe the last days service performed by the Sew
enh not the ightest they have had. There was some
himself twice the and the visitors to impress
them the necessity OF keeping quiet that the names when
called might heard The of the regiment the
topic discussed and it seemed to give buC little salts
faction either the friends of the Seventh its members
abundanty lain that the Of the Seventh prefer
being mustered in to being mustered out.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-20
Later From Eu+Ope.

ARRIVAL OF THE JURA-New Orleans June T.
The steam ship JurG with Liverpool advices to the 9Th
inst, has arrived
LIVERPOOL CoTToN MARKET JUNE 8-The sales for
the three days foot up $4,000 bales spectators and e
porters taking $4,000 The market is steady and firm
LATEsT-The sales of the week foot up 49, 900 bales
OF which specu ators took l6,500 and exporters 10000
The sales on Friday were 10000 bales, 1000 being
taken for speculative export The market closed firm
The authorized quotations follows
Ear Orleans s. Midding Orleans. SIC
Ear Ear Noble Noble Mddng Mobile ll-l6
The stock OF American is 100000 bales
LONDON MONEY MARKET-Consols closed at 897s
&c. ex dividend.
LIVERPOOL GENERAL MISUNDERSTANDING are dull
and Provisions steady.
IMPORTANT TO PREsBYTER1ANs We are informed
that the following paper is in circulation among the
Presbyterians of this State aud is RAPIDLY obtaining
signatures We cordially commend the manly and
patriotic spirit, and the devotion to Christian principle
and duty in which the movement has its origin
Whereas the General Assembly Of the Presbyterian
Church, O. S., with which have heretofore been in
cordial connection, has, by the vote of large majority
of members reported to u.s. sustained the Government
Of the United States In waging the most unchrstan,
criminal and ar0ciOus warfare of modern times upon
the free and sovereign States known the Confederate
States of America thereby violating the first principles
of cur holy religion in It's Injunction of "peace on earth
and good will to men,, and in its prohibition Of aggres-
sive upon any people struggling for its independence
and liberties
Therefore, the ministers and elders of the churches in
said Confederate States hereby invited to assemble
in advisory Convention in such ratio of representation
may to them advisable, at Richmond, Virginia,
the Oath day of July next to advise and recommend
measures to ascertain the sense of the Prebyterans in
regard to the formation of General Assembly OF the
Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States OF Amer
lea.
Ministers and members of the Presbyterian Church
throughout the Confederate States requested to
give circulation to this paper obtain signatures and
forward to Rev. NJ. d. Hoge, Richmond, Va.
Newspapers throughout the Confederate States are
requested to copy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-20
From the st. Louis Journal.

D1saHecuOn OF the Recruits IN AIROiss
JACKSONVILLE, ILL, May 25.-I write hastily to in
form you of general stampede of volunteers at this
place. You undoubtedly that in the suburbs
Of our little village, we have of the largest coec
tons of State militia to be found in Illinois. They
number about fifteen hundred and their rendezvous is
called Camp Yates. For some time growing dislike
has manifested itself the part of several companies
towards Gen. Palmer, the officer in command. 1t is
alleged that he is entirely incompetent and unworthy Of
trust, SO far military skill is concerned 1t is
asserted that be is unsoderly not to be acquan
ted with the most ordinary salute observed among Off
GERS. Hence it not at all strange that volunteers
did not think it advisable to trust themselves in such
hands, especially when there is hard fighting in prospect
Another trouble that aboitonsts of the rankest spe
cies have been appointed by the Governor officers when
such appointments dstasteul to the men, and when
they had every that they would be permitted
to elect their commanders. Under this state of
feeling the sequel will not seem at all strange This
morning, at roll CALL the troops required to enlist
for the term of three years dsband. The result
five hundred of the dissatisfied threw down their arms,
the pretext of not wishing to for definite pc
riod but only during the war; and marched out OF camp
Loss OF THE ATEAMPHIP CAEADIAN.-New York, June Is
The steamship Canadian which left Quebec the LIST inst
for Liverpool lost the 4th ins Belle Isle, by
striking sunken iceberg. Twenty thirty lives
lost. No names however yet been ascertaned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-20
MARINE INTELLIGENCE,
PORT OF WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA.
ARRIVED.

l3-steamer A. P. Hurt, Hurt, from Fayetteville to T.
c. Il B. G. Worth
Steamer North Carolina Barber from Fayetteville, to A
E. Hall.
l5.Br. Barque Admiral Blake, Kennard, from Cardiff,
to j. D. McRae h Co; with iron for W., c. R. R. r.
Steamer JAS T. Petteway Banks from Fayetteville, to
J. 7. Petteway Il Co.
Steamer Chatham Johnson from Fayetteville, to c. H.
Robinson Co.
l7-Steamer North Carolina Barber, from Fayetteville,
to A. E. Hall.
Steamer A. P. Hurt Hurt, from Fayetteville, to T. c.
B. G. Worth.
CLEARED.
Asteamer A. P. Hurt Hurt for Fayetteville, by I. c.
B. G. Worth.
Steamer North Carolina Barber for Fayetteville, by A
E. Hall.
18-Steamer North Carolina, Barber for Fayetteville by
A. E. Hall.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-20

THE CoRNsTALK BOYS We understand that before the
battle of Bethel the enemy 1ired of old lady,
whose house they stopped what troops composed the
Confederate forces the neghbohood She told them
believed they were from Virginia and North Carolina They
affected be greatly satisfied with this information remark
ing that they South Caronians and Lousanans
they might some trouble but that they could whp
Virginans and North Carolnians with cornstaks. they
entertained such dea wonder what they think of the
experiment The 1:40 time in which they made tracks
from old Rips bayone and outrun the fastest balls from
Virginia artillery showed that they not mmova
bly, fixed in their preudces and held themselves open to
Observation-Disclosures Dispatch.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-20

Wharton j. Green, ESQ., presenting the Bust of John
c. Calhoun to the State of North Carolina renort that
the beautiful specimen of Art representing the great
Statesman OF South carolina is now offered this Con-
venton, and recommend the adoption of the following
resolutions:
RESOLVED, That this Convention accept the Bust of
John q. Calhoun presented to the State of North Car
DINA by Wharton j. Green ESQ., and orders that the
same be placed in suitable niche in the Senate Cbom
Der Of the Capitol.
ResolUed That tie harks of this Convention are dine
to harton j. Green ESQ, for this memorial of a ma
rlot and statesman whose is so Justly bon0red in
the memory of his countrymen.
Upon the presentation of the report, Mr.. Venabe
spoke at some length. =
At the conclusion of Mr.. VS. remarks the Question
was taken on the report of the committee and it was
unanimously adopted. wac
On motion of Mr.. Leake of Richmond, the said re-
port with the letter of Col W. j. Green presenting the
bust, were ordered to be printed
Mr.. Rayner from the committee on finance tn whom
was rec0mmtted the ordinance to create Board of
Clalms' reported another ordinance embracing the
amendment which they instructed to INCORPORATE
in it.
Mr. Rayner moved that the Convention resolve itself
IN committee of the whole for the consideration of the
ordinance.
Mr.. Badger offered resolution to the effect that
seat IN the Congress Of the Confederate States and
seat IN this Convention being Incompatible the accept
ahce OF the former vacaeS the latter. Laid over one
day under the rules
The motion Of Mr.. Rayner prevailed, and the Con
Venon resolved itself into committee of the whole.
(Alr. Satterhwaite in the Chair)
me ordinance being read, and partially discussed
Mr. Barnes moved that the Committee rise report the
ordinance to the Convention and recommend the pas
sage thereof in its present form. Agreed to.
Mr. Satterthwaite, then, from the committee of the
"he reported that the committee had considered the
ordinance and instructed him to report the same back
to the Convention and recommend its passage.
Mr. Durham, to establish Board of Claims - in each
county Of the State, &c. Not agree to.
MI Ruin moved to strike ont | 9th December 1.-THE
time limited IN the ordinance for the existence of said
Board9 ard insert 18th of December. Agreed to-
The ordinance then passed its third reading
Mr. Shaw asked, and obtained permission to change
his name from the - to the - upon the ordi-
nance removing Jewish Disability, he voted under a
misrepresentation
On motion of Mr. Badger, the Convention adjourned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-20

en- That the building of Armory directed by an
o the last term of this Court suspended until the
order Of this Court and that the amount heretofore
ppLoPated for that purpose be applied when collected
e payment TO that extent of such or sums a
for the purposes declared in the foregoing or
uel ana the Sheriff hereby directed pay the taxes al
ready colleCted or which may be collected by him which
was laid for the purposes of building said Armov to the
Ag G5 OF TINS County appointed as aforesaid.
OTdered That for the information of the citizens f tbs
County, the foregoing orders of this Court with the an
Ponments made to carry said into execution he
published in the Wilmington journal. "
Teste, 8 r RITNTTNC CLARK