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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

TAXING THE VEIL.-The Journal ds Ioiret re-.
lates the following: 81 Mile Blanche de BeauyaI.
wealthy heiress of Orleans. was about eight
months ago to have been married to the Visco1nt
de Chamoy. but as tile bridegroom elect was in de-
llcate health he was recommended 10 go for a short
time to Italy, and the ceremony was postponed to
October last The ysconnt however never
reached his destination, having died on his way
thither and the lady, overwhelmed with grief de-
termined to take the veil. Her resolution was
carried into effect three days ago. at the CarInelite
convent in the Faubourg du R0ule at Orleans. AZ
the hour fixed for the ceremony the chapel was
hlled with persons who had been invited to be
present. and soon after door leading from the in
terror OF the convent opened, and Mademoiselfe de
tered, leaning on the arm of her uncle. She was
dressed IN bridal costume OF white satin trimmed
with rich lace; wreath of orange blossoms en-
clrcled her hair, and large white veil was over
her head. She took the seat prepared for her. ana
the officiating priest delivered short address
she then Quilted the chapel, which is divided into
Two parts by an iron railing, closed by a curtain
IN moment after the curtain was drawn. and she
was seen on the other side of the grating on her
knees. The priest approached and asked whether
she sui persisted in her resolution to omit the
world, to which she replied in firm voice, Yes.s
On TINS, one of the nuns who were standing nv re-
moved the bridal wreath and veil from her head
let her beautiful hair fall on her shoulders and
then with q scissors severed the tresses close 10
her mead murmur of regret was heard among
all the persons present when this sacrifice was
commenced. Mademoisele de BeauYal then left
CHAPEL but reappeared in few minutes after
dressed in the garb of Carmelite nun. She Law
down on the steps OF the chapel, funeral cloth
was thrown over her, the priest recited the PRAYERS
for the dead, and the De Profundis was suncr.
WElle the persons in the chapel were retringn
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

"THE MARQuIs."-In the seventeenth century
Spain possessed Marquis de Vilena, who traced
his pedigree back to the relasgian kings, and
would never write any other signature than that
OF 1.-The Marquis conceiving that the entire uni
verse ought to know who tie marquis was without
any more explicit designation. An ancestor of this
marquis, holding at the court post that gave him
the right of access to the royal presence and hap
pening one day to enter the Kings cabinet at a
moment when Cardinal Alberoni wished to be
alone with the king, the cardinal requested him
to leave the room, and pulled him slightly by the
sleeve to urge his departure, when the naughty old
man, raising his stick, belabored the cardinal
soundly about the head and shoulders before the
amazed attendants had recovered sufficient pres
ence of mind to interfere.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

CLOTHING AT CosT.-Messrs. L. W. Lyons Il Co.,
corner Of ST. Charles and Common Streets make most import
ant announcement through columns this morning. All their
vast stock of fashionable clothing and furnishing goods for mon
and boys offered at cost Selling means selling goods
at reduction usual prices of twenty to thirty per
which, to minds great inducements Heads of families
"o"u 10 wei 10 remember the fact that McsSrs. Lyons 60
keep of tile largest and most complee stocks NJ vopbs,
boys and chtldcns clothing brought this city and that
these goods are also offered at cost BY making their purchases
at this store now they will be getting good and fashion,
aOe articles at great deal lower than they have ever be-
lore been able to buy them We hope they will the matter
in mind when they commence getting their bows winter outfit
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

THE CoLoRlNG OF GoLD.-Diferent shades Of
color are given to ornaments of gold by exposing
them to different chemical agents, which dissolve
they have scarcely any action on the gold. BY
this process, the surface of the ornament appears
like pure gold, while below the surface the GUAM
MY OF copper or of silver may be considerable.
The French jewellers possess a number Of reeines
tor giving color to gold, the most common Of
which IS q mixture of two parts nitre, one part sea
SAT-, and one of Roman alum. OF this mixture a
the jewels which are to be colored. and concen
trated solution is made with boiling water The
jewels are kept in this solution, at the boiling
point, from fifteen to twenty-five minutes, accord
washed in water, and the operation is finished.
The surface of the gold is dull but perfectly mi
form, but can be made lusrous by furnishing.
Ihey loose about one-sixteenth of their weight BY
this nneratinn. - =
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

hiR. LINCOLN BLACK MAN.-The leading arti.
Gle OF the Drogheda Qreland) Argus, dated the
first of last month is devoted to the consideration
OF the present complication in American politics
The writer's intelligence may be judged from this
sample extract:
The election by the Northern States of America
OF a plack man as PRESIDENT has at length brought
about state of feeling between the Southern Ana
Northern States which for long time has been
feared, and which threatens to end in the DISRUPTION
OF the American Union. Since the confederation
was formed no Presidential eec ion has excited so
much party feeling as has the election of Abraham
Lincoln, black gentleman, hitherto unknown out
of the State in which he lived-or least unknown
as public man in Europe
That black gentleman" may, in time, be-
come President Of tie Northern States, or of some
portion of them, does not seem altogether beyond
the range of possibilities
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

STATE Or LOUISIANA, J
Parish of Orleans, City of New Orleans, :
Be 1t remembered that the 25h of july 1850 me-
the undersigned Justice of the Peace, the city
aforesaid, personally appeared THOMAS A. ADAMS Pres
dent Of the Crescent Mutual Insurance Company
leans Who being duly according law does depose
that the foregoing accounts just and true
transcript from the books Of the Company.
THOMAS 4. ADAMS, President
Sworn TO and subscribed before me- the 18th July, 1860
D. =. MITCHELL 2dJ.P P.
The Bohrd OF Trustees have resolvedto pay
PER CENT in cash all the outstanding ceacteu Of Prof
its to the holders thereof tereg and
altar the SECOND &oFDAYi in August proxiao.
Also to declare dividend Of THIRTY PEE CENT fsn or
cent? On the Net Earned Pronas Of The Company the
ending the Both Je, 1850 for which certificates will be
issued On aud aftar the first day Of October rart
And resolved further that after re5er7ng One on Of
Dollars Of Profits, all the Outstanding certificates Of the
Issue Of tbs yca Is5 DO Eedeeu9d Oh and GfeT the SECOND
MONDAY IN AUGUST prv9ino-itecegt thereon TO ceass
FROM 5)th Juna nit.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

A FRIGHTFUL FAcr.-Starvation is staring sixty
thousand persons in the face in New York city
The funds at present in hand will give to each OF
them, for the winter, eleven dollars and sxyseyen
cents. This insufficient sum must afford them
food, clothing and shelter until spring. or they must
succumb under their sufferings. A darker hue is
added to the terrible picture, when we consider
the exceeding uniikelihood of their obtaining en-
ployment even after the winter is past.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

WHIMSICAL KING.-King Ludwig, of Bavaria,
is much 9verse to ladies wearing wells in the
streets of Munich, and frequently stops those who
have their wells down to adjust them properly.
The other day he was seen talking with ladies in
the street which bears his name, and in which he
takes daily walk, lifting up the veil of each one
and laying it on the top of her bonnet ia a way
suitng the artistic ancies of the patron of Schwan-
thaler and the friend of Thorwaldsen. he then
let them proceed, and of course all let their wells
down tI as soon as he was out of sight. One would
think that in town so little renowned for beauty
the wearing of veil might be considered merit,
and that the rash profaner of it would often be
punished by the sight of a second Medusa,s head.
such fate. He lifted The veil Of an old LADY, look.
ed at her face and dropped it Instantly, saying,
Madame, you are right.n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07
Neh Odrars 9aiIp Crescent.

MADE BAD BUSINESS OF IT.-A man named
Chill applied to the Memphis police few days ago
to hunt up Lis faithless wife, who had deserted his
bed and board. They did SO, and found her in
company with man named D. j. Minis, a fugitive
from Justice, who is accused of having murdered a
man in Holly Springs two years ago. GULL got
his wife, and Minis found himself in jail to await the
reqaision of Gov. Pcttus. He is not the first man
who has found it Improbable to run away with
another mans wife
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07
IMPORTANT TO TIE ArFL1oTED,- advise Il

IMPORTANT TO TIE AFFLICTED.-We advise the
careful persa of the advertisements Messrs j. Wright
Co which appear in this morning. these hpT
times is double misfortune to be sick any one should
remain with the of entirely within his reach
he has no one to blame but himself Nearly the ailments
which aifct mankind comprised under the three general
heads of diseases OF the blood the lungs nervous
eH The medicines which Mesrs. Wright & Co. advertise ths
morning have widespread reputation being sure remedies
for these diseases.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

WITcH DRIVER OFF WITH BRooMsTiCK THE
witches are not all dead yet-at least, that is the
opinion of Mrs. Jane Henderson, who attempted
to persuade the editor Of the Patterson Guardian
to denounce Mary Phalon as one of the weird Sis
tiers. Mrs. Henderson states that she took Mary to
board with her, and that Immediately she was
taken sick, and did not recover, until one morning
she rallied her energies, and drove her from the
house with a broomstck. Once rid of her obnox-
ious boarder, she began to recover her health, and
has had no return Of the maady. Witchcraft, she
alleges, is the malign influence which has been af-
fectng her.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

There is good story told of the actor, Quin,
was playing 4" The Recruiting Officer" performing
the part of Balance to Peg Wofington's Sygoid.
The actor was little wine struck, and tripped in
how old were you when your mother was 2ndgyied?,s
What, sir ~ said the titterng actress. Pshaw ~
said he, " mean. how old were you when your
mother was born" Peg replied with dignity,
on either of those questions but can tell you il
that be necessary, how old was when my mother
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

GETTING ONERoUs-The people of England are
complaining more and more of the weight of
taxes. The burden has become almost ntoer-
able. When we consider that the war in China
has cost fifty millions of dollars, we need not be
surprised at the tremendous pressure of taxation
upon the people of the three kingdoms.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

SHocKING.-A woman in horse railroad car in
Cincinnati alarmed and shocked the passengers by
her indifferent manner of relating how, as she was
getting in, she dropped her baby and its head was
Immediately taken off by the wheel of the car.
When it appeared that it was doll baby, the re-
mark that she could easily buy anoher' seemed
quite eXpedicut.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07
BUSINESS IN GRENADA, MIss.-The Southern Nh

BUSINESS IN GRENADA MIss.-The Southern Mo-
tive, of the 2lst ult., says:
We called on several of our largest merchants
yesterday to catch items. The result of inquiry is,
that the sales of merchandise this year have been
larger than the last by twenty five per cent, and
have continued good till within the last thirty DAVIS
when they received check especially in the pro.
duce line. This is attributable to the fact that cot
ton has not been selling, and cotton bills could not
De negotiated. No cotton selling here for want of
little selling. The dry goods trade IS nearly as
brisk as usual '' "
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07
They DON'T LIKE THE "BLAcK,,-The st. louis
DnMncrat

Democrat says:
As matter of news we publish the following,
and would remind Gen. Harvey that the President
elect, who will be his commander.in- chief on the
fourth OF march next, is & Republican. By that
time the General will see the propriey of instruct
ing his Secretary to omit the qualifying monosyla.
BILE " Black" when speaking of Republicans.
Gen. Harvey is said to be wealthy, to the extent
of half million, and he has seen sufficient ser.
vice and acquired sufficient military fame to satisfy
any reasonable man, we have no doubt that he will
feel rather independent of the Black Republican
President. Perhaps he may refuse to serve under
him altogether.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07
DISEASES OF TIE THROAT AND LuNas.-Tht

-
fatality OF these diseases should admonsh persons who
SO afflicted to adopt the best and rational remedies hon
loss OF time Dr. c. p Crane elnown practitioner of this
cy has opened institute No 1875 ST. Joseph street where
ne specially treats these diseases by Inhalation of electro
cal Vhpos in connection with constitutional remedies This
mode of practice is fast becoming established as the most
onn and striking directly the seat of the disease with
out impaiFing the strength and yigor of the patient
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

MILITARY TATLoRING.-Mr. Hamburger, mer-
chant tailor No ST. Charles street. made sucl excessive
preparations for the manufacture Of military uniforms Off
and privates that will to defy connection We
hope his claims will meet with due attention.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

CHOICE VARIETIES OF CoTToN SEED.-Messrs.
ailey Campbell No Al Tchoupouns street. have
in store and for sale lots of East India Boyd Prolific Petit
Gulf aud Mexican cotton seed which they are peared sell
quantities to suit any demand Those seeds been MI
carefully gathered and chants planters ordering cur
on ttinr rDo1 ortir
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07
TIE SHERIFF. sells at auction this day Mt 10

TIE 9HI.KIFF stIls AT AUCTION THIS day at 70
O'CLOCK A. NJ ut No. % Jefferson street. District II
boxes cgNs AT O}& O'clock A. NJ Mt No 81 Canal street.
between ChareS and Dorsere, Second District contents
bNFc8 etc. OF jewelry store also, the uneXprei ter Of
the lease OF sal premises. And at u o'clock A. at the City
Hotel Common street, FIRST District ground ,itunted
oa St Anhoay street. between Girod and St. John the Ram
tiste, Third District See advertisements
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

Look heah, Dixey, you knows thing or two.
Doesn't you think from the cloudication of de at
mosfear dat We'll have rain to.day?n "WeI, 1
declare, Sanford, don't zackly understand astron-
omety, but | duz tbnk it looks very omnibus ~
" OATS just dis chile's pinion, but didn't have de,
Anthology to 'spress it. Use nebber studded sky
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

The Board Of resolved interest
PER GENT. IN CASH. Oh tie outstanding Certificates of
Prots the holders thereof thr legal representatives
and ata the 18Th day Of February Also declare
dividend Of FORTY PER CENT. go per cent? on the ne
earned premiums of tho Company for the year ending Dcee
Der Sst 1885, for which certificates on the 18th
March next.
The Directors sfter reserving ONE MILLION OF DOL
LARS of profits have further resolved that ell outstanding
Certificates of Profits of the ssue the year 1856 redeemed
and paid the holders thereof their legal
the 18th lay February Certificates to be
produced at the time of payment caueenent and interest
same to cease after tho 31st December 1859.
THOMAS SLOO, President.
JAMES D. DENEGRE Vice Pres,deot
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ORLEANS,
Civ of New Grleans

o UELEINs
City OF New Orleans.
Be it remembered that on the 18th day of January 1885,
tie subscriber Justice of Peace in and for the
city Aforesaid personally appeared Thes. Soo President
James Edwards Secretary Of the Sun Mutual Insurance Com
pGny OF New Orleans who, being duly according to law
DO epoo ard say that the above are lust and
sad correct transcript from the books OF said company.
TTIOG. SI.OO, President
JAS. EDWARDS Secretary.
Bon and subscribed before me- day Of January
1850. D. F. MITCHELL,
Second Justice OF the Peace, Parish Of Orleans
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07
AVIATION HARDwARE.-,In these hard time

ILANFATIUN HAKDWARE.-In These hard times,
planters Doubtless will cndeavor to make every reduction in
their expenses that is possible By taking advantage of the
improvements which have been made in the machinery that
they they will find that they will be assisted materially
Messs Vose West Nos 12l Magazine street. have on
hand besides general stock Of plantation hardware many
articles that will be found. trial be extremely valuable
"e@tqvise an attentive perusal of their advertisement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

LAST DASH OF THE SEAsoN.-Determined to
maize clean sweep OF his winter before spring. Mr.
BraSemen announces that he commence this morning
grand clearance sale, at prices which will delight
sl who should there. Ladies' not to go to this store
to-day.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

BoARDERs WANTED.-An advertiser wants two
boarders See advertisement elsewhere,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

OVERcoATs AT CosT.-Messrs. Pierson & Har-
rSon are oeng elegant stock of cash
AS these goods have been manufactured by Person
Harrison expressly for sale in this city, they
ese imam just what would be desirable Should any orr
readers wish hope they will bear these
il mind.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

It is said that an Italian haa invented a new
weapon, very light and very easily managed, des-
tined to replace the lance used by cavalry and the
bayonet of the infantry. Armed with this weapon
the soldier may make terrible havoc in the ranks
of the enemy without exposing himself to the
action of any cutting weapon now in usc-the new
arm enabling its possessor to indct mortal wounds
at distance Of tWentY.fye feet.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

The latters of Button, the naturalist collected,
ana edited By bis granddaughter, have just appeared
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07
SVAE& MUFUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
~ No. q ST. CHARLES STREET.

TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEgvx
ORLEANS,
Corner of St. Charles and Canal streets,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

RED RIVER RAFr.-The Caddo Gazette of the
18th ult. says:
Our readers have been informed in reference 10
the opening of two routes around the raft. both of
which nse Stump Dam Bayou. One passes through
e9itoqs route through Kelleys Bayou and SCOTS
Slongh, and are connected with the main channel
Of Upper Red river by separate canals. Boats
have passed through both routes during the sea-
others passed through the most direct route few
days since without any difficulty. We hope that
no obstacle will be thrown in the way by either
company to increase the cost of transportation, or
has been.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

certify the foregoing copy original exant
In my current archives.
Witness hand zeal at New Orleans on the 10Th
of April, A. D. $780, ~ A
aN WALTER q. PETERS, Mp
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

This Company continues against the pers of the
Seas and Rivers and Loss Damage BY Fire at the
| rates of premium, " " ~ A'
Insurers in the Union Insurance Company are allowed ths
privilege Of participating in the profits of the COMPANY sccor
ing to the 18th article of the charter or they prefer dis
count OF htteen per cent will be allowed their pem:I All
losses promptly and equally adjusted >
JOHN n. CRAWFORD, Secretary. '''N'H''
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07
tKiTRZENS INSURANCE. COMPANY
Office No. 8 Carondeietstreet

Once No. 3 Carondeiststreet
Capital, S371,72O 80.
oAER GA1LLARD, Pregident. "A SCHRIEBER seoratsrv
TRUST Ens:
aeo W. west, R.. Hunt,
James A. White, NJ. Musson,
douglas west Martin Gordon, JF.,
u. Jamlson Euma Augustin,
Ar. Mtenbsrger Cesaire Oliyisr
]. Leisy, A. Bohn
Omsr Gailliard.
Company Insure pers and rivera
danageb FIRE at the curreatrats Of premium
d25
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

ss,ezaa would respectfully call the attention of his
fadInirers of fine Horses to the select stock of Sin
Xxi TTotting and Pacing Horses, inst arr ed, having
IN expressly for this market in the Eastern States
g. "''' = ~ : - J. N. FRENCH.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

CAPTURE OF A sLAvER.-Her Majesiy's ship In
dustry reached Sierra Leone on the 10th of No
vember, with troops from the wreck of her
Majesty's ship Perseverance. Her Majesty's ship
1spor arrived on the 21st of November, having in
tow magnificent clipper slave brig which she
captured in latitude 10 north, longitude u 46
west. She was fitted for carrying 500 slaves,
which she would have taken on board the follow
ing morning The captain and supercargo had
landed with large sum of money for the purchase
Of the slaves. She had slave decks laid and irons
on board, also coppers for cooking rice, and slave
canos for passing the slaves through the surf
When taken ahe had no papers or colors. Her
cargo consisted OF rice and water.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

x AIRS ACADEMY THE UNDERSIGNED
n oen his Acaaemy the I'd of January next in the.
orn the corner OF Prytania and Calliope streets
u0f study and the order Of exercises will be the same
ore 0berved. He wi pleased to receive the pupils
VI with him. and such ehers may desire to attend.
rculfs, stating terms, apply TO W. c. Raymond, No. II
rect or the undersigned
q, r. Il. McNAlR
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-07

Cham, the clever Partisan caricaturist, is making
himself very merry with the long range weapons
now so generally i'll vogue. According to him, the
word of command on drill will be, Attention
spy glasses Fire!" The new weapons enabling
the hostile armies to fight at great distances, the
VanquiShed army will be summoned by telegraph
to surrender; and victorious hero returned from
the battle field, and recounting the events of the
campaign, when Intercepted respecting the per-
sonal appearance of the people against whom he
has been fighting, will be obliged to confess his
inability to satisfy the curiosity of his hearers upon
this point, as, though he saw the fire, he was quite
out of sight Of the enemy.