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hers. The medley of American airs, Bonnie
Eoise etc., together with Madame Baisdels
harp solos, and Miss Fannie's Staff bell perform
ances, are card of attraction in themselves.
Schools DESTROYS of attending the noon perform
ance tomorrow had better make arrangements
early with the gentlemany Treasurer, Mr.. Fitz, as
the probability is Armory Hall will be crowded.
We trust the charitable will their endeavors to
promote the cause of Rev. DR.. Campbell's mission.
viz: the amelioration of the condition OF "saiIors
and prisons" Of New Orleans, by attending
largely on Saturday evening, as the proceeds are
to be handed over to the Principals of that humane
cause. Tickets can be had by applying to the
Young Mems Christian Association on Camp
street, or at the Hall.
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COSTIVENESS AND DIZZINESS CURED,

New York, April 5, 1860.
Dr. B BrHndethDear Sir In the spring 1853 had tne
misfortune to break thigh in luance my
sntion became greatly lebiacd suffered with great
costi7enesS attended with dizziness and pain
and side and oppression Of the heart attended y
erl physicians Of this city for three years. obtaining re-
lief and had fespued of iii! finally induced to try
your Pills which almost antly relieved me- md in short
time completely restored my health consider them the best
medicine in the world. Yours, truly,
JAMES MURPHY, $50 West street.
Price Is cents per box. Principal Office, Canal street
New York Sold by j. WRIGHT { CO.. Nos q and ISL
Charities street. and by all respectable medicines
Jas 2p2taw &eawW-Im
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

IHE MII.wA BKEE Posrf AsrER. The Postmaster
~ Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has refused to honor i
draft Of the Departments flor $4,000, and thus for
feited biz oficial position. No explanation has
been given Of this default, and special agent will
be sent from Washington to take possession of the
office n accordance with the regulations Of the
Department. These defaleations are expected to
aaultiplg before the Of March, as they did at the
siose Of Mfr. Van Bnren's term.l
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

BE- Settled For Ever! - The fn,rortgnt
question Of poison in Hair Dyes CRISTADOEO'S HAIR
DYE has been analysed and declared harmless by Professor
Robert Chiffon Of New York, the first Analytic in America
Effect of the Dye almost instantaneous Imparts Jet black
shade Of brown. Color rich natural and Uniform
Manufactured No. Asor House. New York Sold every
WHERE and applied by all Hair Drossers jas 2pIrnEW
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/. o. S. n. The particular attention Of the
members of tle Independent Order Dc the Sons Of
Malta IS requested to the advertisement in another
eoluinn calliag for meeting at halfpast6 o'clock
this evening, ever the Carrollton Railroad Depot
Special business will be presented, and punetual
attendance Is desired.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01
SEWELL 4. TAYLOR,
SeRUeEE n. Tu4Slgas.
IMPORTER OF FINE OLD WINE, LIQUORS, ETC.
13 and rs ROYAL street

IMPORTER OF FINE OLD WINE, LIQUORS, ETC,
lib and Is Royal street,
has now In store large supply celebrated CREME
hobAI CHAMPAGNE, In quarts and pnss also obe, hro,ds
VIZ; CHARLES HEIDSEICE, PIPER HEIDsEICR. PAR
MtNflER, and other brands of inferior quality have :,
large assortment of the hest Old Sherres such M 4suvTI
LADO TOPAZ, SIERRA, GOLDEN DUFF GoRnnv ana
ANCHOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MABEIR. ~
direct mporatoR other Madeiras lover grade
Old London Dry Dock PORT and Other Ports Of less rde
Ihe celebrated SAzARAC BRANDIES-Y Vintage l7QT rios
i602 and 805-a large supply always on hand All eres
ohAREF and WHITE WINES. in eoss and wood wHIs-
hfS-Scotch aud Irish, Old Rye Bourbon and Wheat Uhs
kys SCOTCH ALE and PORTER, pnts aud quarts COR
hihs ETC My usual assortment Of the best WINES which
will be sold reasonable any other tos ;.
SEWELL T. TAYLOR. =
OF 2ptf Nos IA and II Roysl .+.o. Z
As to the above rande sherries adeas Ports and Cham
pagnes am satisfied house in the city producs good
or better at the prices Any house can have s
each named wines if they produce same pce
or pay two prices if they cannot the judges rtereed
parties the good with anything have for sale in the
ratio.
MIG 2ptf SEWELL T. TAYLOR
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GSE6 <t2sG Fine Shes.g'fes.

Just received, direct importation from Cad 30 n,ar,o
of as fine sHERRIEs as can be had in the market
nave in store 100 quarter casks of the BEST ON srrEp
RES in North America. '''''''
wish judges of sHERRIEs to call md ssronls n,
can excel any other house in the city.
c The attention Of con- miners 10 this Card they are the
best Sherries imported in America The last ord. t
twelve months ago 10 Caiiz.
SEWELL 7. TAYLOR,
ia30 2ptf Ia ond ,zp
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TINS cI34ssfe ooNeElsr which was to have been
gven on the 2sd Of January, for The benefit Of st.
Tincentss infant Asylum, but was unayoidably
postponed, will positively take place on Tuesday
evening next, Tebruary s, at Odd Fellows Hall.
Tho worthy object u this concert will commend it
70 onr not only music loving, but charitable
Snlrn1anitY.
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lsss "a te-day,s sseon.sI pags. "a

n3 The inside pages Of to-dayss Crescent con
tain Washington and Mexican correspondence, the
st BIZ letters remaining IN the Postsoflce a variety
Of news, and a letter from Mr.. Browns ubiquitous
friend Qnintus CuFtfns snodgrass, in which he eS.
patfates on tIe splendid ball given BY the Wash
ingfan ARTILLERY.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

Rs~Spfrftun1ism-Dr. j. v. Mansfield This
distinguished Test Writing Medium will remain with us but
few days longer Those wishing his services medmc
capacity may find him daily from A. NJ to p NJ at his
rarors No 1874 Canal street. between pyaes Rampant
10 the skepc"i or incrednous we would say give him call
jn2i prolS
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

SPEcIAL MEETING. The officers and members of
4 I.afayette Hook and Ladder Company are requested
70 attend special meeting tomorrow evening at
O'clock. See notice
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THE PEIIeA FIAG We are indebted to ". w.
McGsrtys Esa., NO. 81 Polynnia street, fol- a neat
specimen Of the Pelican flag Of the Republic of
4 Louisiana MI. Thso. Jones, tile artist, Is now
residing with Mr. McGarity. TO both parties we
tender thanks for their timely present.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

NJ We are again under obligations to Mr.. Nc
Keever, ana bis gentle assistants, for late
papers. With the present postal troubles we don't
know bow We should set along without them.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

LOUISIANA GUARDS This military body is or
dared % assemble At their armory on Monday next,
at halfpast 4 o'clock, F. Ii. See Tile notice else
+ where #
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

&b~ aei1inG's Patent Champion Fire and
Burglar Proof SAFES, Nos 81 and 81 aver street. New Or
leans. y,.e
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

EB- Brandrctll's PiiIs-The use fthese Pills
ADD TO OUR VITALITY thus enabling us to resist the AC
TION OF DISEASE.
The way in which cure is effected interesting
esionnl men, yet not of any Of consequence
woman in search Of health. They 10 know WHAT
MEDICINE CURES not how it cures
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

SI-SHvorn Testimony. - scroon Lake. Es-
sex county, n. Y.iFebruRry G, 1853
VIM E. Hegnn Troy, N. Y.-Dear Sir: Having ased your
Hair Goorng Restorative having been much pleased
with It, take pleasure in making the following statement
From the effects ola fit of sickness when eight
cen years Of age my hair commenced turning grey
tnued to until became perfectly white being very harsh
and coarse Last summer reached my fifty third year. when
was induced byn friend 10 purchase bottles of Heinz
streets Har Coorng prepared by YOU commenced using ii
according to directions and in few days surprised TO find
that hair from the was turning back to It's
original color 1t SO continued grow until was as truly
brown and glossy before my youthful DAYS and is
now fully restored 10 its original color
MYLA SEAMAN
Essex county, Mya Seaman came before me and was
duly sworn and shat the above true this 9th
day of February 1858.
JOEL F. POTTER, Justice Of the Peace
Remember that this result produced by Hestreets In
Irritable the original and only reliable Hair Restorative
Price 90 centsand 81 bottle Sold everywhere.
W. E. HAGAE / CO., Proprietors Troy n Y
Sold by J. WRIGHT Co. Fl ISL Chartres street New
oreAnS. ial6 2pIm&W
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oEEscENT ENGINE GonPANY. offcers and mem
hsrs win observe the notice Of the Secretary in
4 another column.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

aS#ss IouIslASa GoSg. Tie Cincinnati CONNER
eial, arabid Black Republican paper, thus CURLY
ard lugubFionsly announces the secession Of
Louisiana
LoHlsfala Gone. The Louisiana Convention
passed an ordinance Of secession on Saturday. She
III the sixth State gone i.sr' AZ
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

ID His Excellensy Governor Thomas Q. Moore
arrived in town last night, and is stopping at the
st. Charles Hotel.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

aa CoPIHs or THE 0REscEsT, containing the
official proceedings Of the Convention, can be had
ii our counter, in wrappers for mailing.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

Ras~ The Champion of the NvorIdy - There
will he found at No. 81 Canal street. feh arrival of the cee
er"'ed SloAT ELLIPTIC SEWING MACHINES, the only real
Southern soil made Machine in New Orleans
jazz 2plm&W NJ s HEnRICK Ara,t
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

A FAST FAMrLY.-A family consisting of hus-
band, wife and thirteen children passed over a
Northern railroad a few days ago. Halt fare could
not be collected from any of the little ones, as the
Oldest was under seven years of age.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

~ We are Indebted to the Hon. Senator Sill
dell, of Louisiana, for q copy Of the report of
Major Alfred Mordecai, of the Ordnance Depart
nieat Of the Military Commission to Europe in
1855 also, copy of the report u Capt. George
B. Mcclellan. Of the q. S. A., one Of the officers
sent To The seat Of war ii Europe in ls55-'56.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

NATg pIsToIs Afr, g, 81. Jennings, No. 20 Camp
day Tot o and hair re-
splyinsp:s seeadgertisenent
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IHE sHEEIFF sells at auction this day ID Io1
On the premises The ola afy goods store
asa e m corner ef and Thala streets First District
aio n II oeloc ~ Ne % Jefferson street. Second DisFct
household turnafe and effects See adyer eents
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

Doors sHoEs AND WRITER GLoTHING. we call
tie ateae Of tbs boots she's ard winter
iske place this ocqek A. " &c a. Iaau
1erlas ataalr
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

Macy Pistols i!
Starts Patent SeCocbng and Hair-Trigger Revolving
PISPOLS-Six Shooters. For sale by
0. S. JENNINGS,
tel 2plm 20 CHm3 street.
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EE'byt is 10 be GFaf1pee5 b,y I'D =

Is very pernst question before laying aside all Solar
| Lamps to
USE COAL OIL!
&R7"Answer first
You Save Your Money.
| h8~Answer sacond--
You Save Htour Eyes.
Ha-Answer third
You Save Your Life.
The superiority of COAL OIL all other Examinations
being established Oct question arises WHERE
THE BEST PLACE TO Buy
COAL OIL LAMP?
We answer, where the Lamp can be obtained and the
lowest prices offered.
Ealc's Patent Coal OIL Lamp
Which the most perfect nd latest improved) Coal Oil Lamp
invented produces more light than any other
in use, can be obtained only the
COAL OIL AND LAMP EMPORIUM,
No. Chnrtres Street,
Sole Agency for this State.
Also on hand, AtERRILT.S PATENT BURNER and every
other kind in together with the best KEROSENE LAMP
CHlMNEYS made in the world. All persons requiring Lamps
of any description, WILL SAVE MONEY andg can be much
better suited in style by calling at
No. Charities Street,
Where they select from Lamps which, for
VARIETY, ELEGANCE and COMPLETENESS in every
unsurpassed in the United States and the only
complete in the city being larger others combined
Also on hand, large supply of all the best
KEROSENE, PARAFFINE AND COAL OILS,
ParafFine Candles
Solar, Lard Oil and Fluid LAMPS, everything Rpper-
tanning to the Lamp and Oil Trade.
For sale, wholesale and RETAIL the lowest prices
Il. c. COVERT,
Successor Artcmon Hill,
N. B-The greatest inducements offered the trade.
ja30 2ptf
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ITt0E Of .4s'1ssg Re5fEes,
SENT
TO THE DIRECT TRADE COMPANY
or
NEW ORLEANS.

Certificate.
The undersigned witnessed to-day the trial Of three RY
RIFLES sent to the Direct Trade Company Orleans
from the manufacturers of Lige, Belgium We certify that
two of the Rifles held up at distance of yards and one
AT 900 yardha 100 yards the longest range shot balls
through solid piece of timber inches Thick that the tn
large weigh 81 pounds each and the other o. pounts
j. j. MCCORMICK,
j. Fl. BASS,
TIL. T. FISHER,
A. CALLAGHAN,
W. s. CAMPBELL.
FRANK A. BARTLETT
A. McBRYDE,
j. W. DEMPSEY, Gunsnlith
New Orleans, jan 30. 1861. fet 2n1t
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E0tyTNG9I1ee C0ucgges ,!
-HANuFACTUREn ny
G.. w. BLA IT IT e r M a N s. co.
EEaysvIiFe, Ky.
The undersigned have received consignment OF those beau
ul Candles, which considered by many who have tried
them oerio the hest SPERM We offer at reduced
prices to the trade Those who have been the habit
Wax and Sperm Candles will do we'll give this article of
Southern manufacture q trial.
R. G. LATTING & CO.,
fe 2p6t II and lG Union street
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

ShOcU Case EY'Grero0m,
No. 95 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS
Over Wilson Tunison's Jewery Establishment.
All kinds of GLASS SHOW CASES hand and made to
order, consisting of Silver Plated German Silver Rosewood
Mahogany, Walnut and Pine.
jas 2ptf GEORGE HOFFMAN,
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FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY /. 1861.
Auction SALES TINS Day.
...ss,rsrA / .ls.s salrs-.

-CoFsFABlg's SALES IN #5
NJ H Waters censsabe sells at IL O'Clock, az oarondele
street near Poy dras. The coHtsnss Of cigasstste
nss~Partculars III advertisement IN 9Th mage. a5
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

The superiority of COAL OIL all other Examinations
being now established uct, the question arises WHERE rs
THE BEST PLACE TO BUY
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01
COAL OIL LAMP +?

We answer where the best Lamp be obtained and the
lowest prices offered.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

latest French Styles
HATS AND GAPS,
FIQUET Sc BoUvET,

2'."'...'.'.'.., CAMP STREET ...............".I3
Under the City Hotel>
Have opened an ENTIRE NEW STOCK Of he above rarrc
Goods which they have imported DIRECT FROM PARIS
1t consists in pnrt Of Cent? Silk Fur pRESs
and TRAVELLING HATS and GAPS; Youths Boys and
Chldreu's zoUAvB and CHAssEuR CAPS, and FANCY
VELVET GAPS of every variety.
n. B.-MILITARY CAPS of every description MADE I'd
ORDER in any quantity
Genemen's FINE DRESS HATS also manufactured n
order with dispatch and proUntitude rqs or3,oeo4
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To the E0eGiRs.
d e Tt E RS w OR STED SrOR f.
CANAL STR EET, NEAR DAUPHINE
We have inst received by the bark scoer by the bark
Edmupd full supply of Berlin Zephyr Worsted All our Ut.
ticles are of direct importation.
ja3I 2pf REMAIN a. co
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Coat d! Coat i!

Bay your Coal at the CITY COAL OFFICE, l6 Exchange
Place, opposite Old Post Office which we are still selling at
Sixty Cents per Barrel,
Hard or Soft Times.
ia2l 2pI5t P. Fl. WILLARD
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Is very pernea question before laying aside all Solar
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For sale, wholesale and RETAIL at the lowest prices.
&. c. COVERT,
Successor tc Artcmon Hill,
N. B-The greatest inducements offered to the trade
ja30 2p;f
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eFRIerAE. JOURNAL OF THE
80 nv Fs TON OF IoJTsT- a ma
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Ge5atgcNsG1I's Furnishing Goods.
JUST RECEIVED
large invoice of Linen SHIRTS from Charve
Mandatory, Paris.
Also
beautiful assortment Of Embroidered and Plain Bosom
Collars, Cravats, Handkercllers, etc.
LION g. ANDREE,
81 and 56 Royal street,
JAZZ 2pr Rttnville.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-14

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR NEGROES.
BE undersigned proposes SELL exchange Negroes,
from 600 6OUO Acres Of the finest Cotton Lands 10 the
YSzoo Valley.
Some OF these LANDS cultivation with Steam Mills and
Gns-others des1ened and can be EASILY improv ed.
These Lands 10 the Icne portions Of YaIoo and Washing
convenient 10 navigation
persons wishing negotiate referred Messrs a.
Anderson Co.. Tredegar Works Richu ond Va
address W. BARNETT,
" LAWRENCE
ie5-du YAEoo City. MzA
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-14
FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, March l8.-The object of the resolution
offered in the Senate TO day by Mr. Douglas to dis
close the fact officially that there ia ado quae power
to reake and hold the Southern forts in the posses
sion Of the seeded States that such proceeding
would involve a large additional military force and =
great expenditure OF money and that therefore, the
matter necessarily be postponed until the meeting
Of Congress.
Col Sumner, L. s A WAS to-day nominated TO the
Senate Bugadier General Of the army vice General
Twiggs.
Orders have not vet been issued for the evacuation of
Fort Sumter.
Mr. Douglas will address the Senate on his resolution
tomorrow, and will Law down three propositions COM
prsng the only by which the present complication
can be solved;
First. Such amendments TO the Constitution will
guarantee the seeded States tter rights and brig
them back into the Union.
Second Recognizing their indepen lercs and enter
lug into a commercial treaty with them.
Third: Of sutjugation, TO be followed by mill
tary occupation Of the conquered States.
These he considers the three horns Of the diemma-
lie believes the first s the best and the last the worst
The Commissioners from the Confederate States have
received such assurances from high sOurers of the pa
cfc intentions Of the Administration in reference the
Southern forts that at present they will make oical
demand P,ndiag movements looking to the evacuation
OF Fort Sumter, they viii remain quiet.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-14

WASHINGTON March S-Mr. Douglas offered reso-
luton requesting information 10 what Forte Arsenals
NlyyYards and other public property within the limits
Of the seeded States in the possession of the
L. s Goyernment--the number Of men in each garrison
whether reuforcements necessary to retain them
whether the Government has the means under exist
ing laws to reinforce them within the requisite time
whether il IS necessary and wise reinforce them-with
the exception of Toruga Key West and the recapture
Of those sezsd by the seeded States uuless the object
be the subugaton and occupation of those States and
such be The motive for the recapure Of the posts Of
which he Government has been disposSessed what force
Of regular aud volunteer troops would be necessary to
reduce those States to subsection, and protect the
Federal Capital
The resolution lies over.
Mr. Fesseuden presented resolution for striking from
the roll Of the Senate, the rames Of Messrs BENJAMIN
Brown, Davis, Clay, Mallory and TOOmbs Lies over.
The Senate then went into Executive session
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-14

PETERSBURG AND THE SECESSION QUESTION.
Last Monday night large excited and turbulent meet
log held in Petersburg for the purpose Of making
known in an authoritative manner to the Delegate from
that city in the State Convention the sentiments Of his
constituents TO the duty Of the STATE in the present
conjuncture. series Of resolutions, offered by Mr..
Charles f. Collier constituted the subject Of discussion
in the meeting. Of these the following was the prnc
pals
H. Resolved That in the opinion of this meeting, the
Convention celebrating in Richmond, ought to pro-
pose to be ratified by the people, ordinance to the
following effect; That whereas the non-slavehoding
States have refused to accord much less in the way OF
compromise, than the saveholdng States entitled to-
is evidenced by the refusal Of Congress accept the
proposals Of the Peace Congress- therefore, We, the
people of Virginia viii resist the authority OF the Union
US and DO ordsn that the powers thereto formerly
delegated be resumed and do declare this State absolv
cd from any allegiance to that Union and, furthermore
that We, the people OF Virginia will reuniie IN
any COnfederacy with those States any OF them, eX-
cept the bass that negroes held service are proper
IT, well persons and that the element OF property
in them must be treated other property in the Terri
tories aud especially in the matter Of the delivery OF fu-
gves from labor when escaped into Of those States
CT into any Territory.
The meeting being unable by reason of the "noise
and confusion which prevailed get satisfactory vote,
II agre that poll should be opened at the Court
house on Tuesday, wednesday and Thursday and that
the citizens should be requested to attend and AYE
or 'no" upon the resolutions
So much by way of explanation Of the following tee-
graohc dispatches;
PsrERSHURG, March lS-The vote for secession leads
by lilo msOry. Branch, anti-secessOD,) strength is
| almost exhausted.
The foregoing dispatch was received at the office of
the Mig early in she afternoon. At late hour, and
after the polls closed for the day. the following was
| received
PETERSBURG, March lS.-Petersburg voted to-day to
nsruc: her Delegate in the Convention to vote for
cess!on ordnance The polls closed with majority OF
81 in favor Of secession Tee polls will be kept open to-
morrow When the friends Of secession expect greatly to
increase their msjOrity The Secessonsts paradng
'he streets with band of music, and great crowd
Messrs Pryor Sttugellcw aud others to speak on
| the Public Square at o'clock tonight.
! The following is from private source
| PETERSBURG March l3.-The vote poled thus far
amounts to 9g5. The Secessionists have 81 majority
| They cannot instruct. Their strength is scent
The above vote is believe bu little over half OF
the voting strength Of the cty.-ED WIG